Bearing running-in machine with conveyor for railway axle workshop

By introducing gantry robots and conveyor systems into the wheel and axle workshops of railway vehicle depots or rolling stock plants, the problem of long loading and unloading times of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station has been solved, achieving efficient wheelset transportation and positioning, reducing the labor intensity of workers, and improving production efficiency.

CN223623853UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02JIANGSU SUSHENG AUTOMATION EQUIP +1
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Application Number
CN202520243081.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-16
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the wheel and axle workshops of railway vehicle factories or depots, the loading and unloading time of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station is too long, resulting in high labor intensity for workers and low production efficiency.

Method used

The system employs a gantry robot and a conveyor system. The conveyor system transports wheelsets between the placement position, the working position, and the picking position. Combined with a lifting device, the height of the wheelsets is adjusted. The gantry robot's large and small carriages move longitudinally and laterally within the factory building, achieving efficient wheelset transport.

Benefits of technology

This significantly shortens the loading and unloading time of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bearing running-in machine with a conveyor for a railway axle workshop, which is characterized in that a wheel set, a storage area, a truss robot and a wheel set bearing running-in machine are arranged in the axle workshop in a railway vehicle depot or a vehicle plant, the bearing running-in machine for the bearing running-in test of the wheel set comprises a piece placing position, a working position, a piece taking position and a conveyor, a wheel set, to be subjected to running-in, of a bearing in the storage area is placed on the piece placing position through the truss robot, and conveying of the wheel set between the piece placing position and the working position and between the working position and the piece taking position is completed through the conveyor. The utility model has the main advantages that through the truss robot and the conveyor, the loading and unloading time of the wheel pair at the station of the bearing running-in machine is greatly shortened, the labor intensity of operators is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway vehicle maintenance and production technology, specifically a bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in railway wheel and axle workshops. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the wheel and axle workshops of railway vehicle factories or depots, the loading and unloading of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station is carried out by using the workshop's overhead crane or by manually pushing and rolling the wheelsets on the track. The main drawback is that the loading and unloading time of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station is too long, resulting in high labor intensity for workers and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in railway wheel and axle workshops, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: In a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory, the wheel and axle workshop 1 includes wheelsets 1A, a storage area 1B, a gantry robot 2, and a bearing break-in machine 3. The bearing break-in machine 3, used for bearing break-in testing of wheelsets 1A, includes a placement position 3A, a working position 3B, a retrieval position 3C, and a conveyor 4. The gantry robot 2 places the wheelsets 1A, whose bearings are to be broken in, in the storage area 1B onto the placement position 3A. The conveying of wheelsets 1A between the placement position 3A and the working position 3B, and between the working position 3B and the retrieval position 3C, is completed by the conveyor 4.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the conveyor 4 includes a slanted rail conveyor 5, which includes a slanted rail 5A, a rear stopper 5B, and a front stopper 5C. The high and low positions of the slanted rail 5A are located at the placement position 3A and the retrieval position 3C, respectively. The rear stopper 5B is located between the placement position 3A and the working position 3B, and the front stopper 5C is located between the working position 3B and the retrieval position 3C. When the rear stopper 5B retracts, the wheelset 1A waiting to be worked on the placement position 3A rolls to the working position 3B. When the front stopper 5C retracts, the wheelset 1A that has completed its work on the working position 3B rolls to the retrieval position 3C.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the conveyor 4 includes a lifting device 7 located on the working position 3B, which lifts and adjusts the height of the wheelset 1A to complete the positioning of the wheelset 1A on the bearing break-in machine 3.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the gantry robot 2 includes a large trolley 2A, a small trolley 2B, a lifting device 2C, and a gripper 2D. The large trolley 2A includes a transverse track 2AY. The gripper 2D that grasps the wheel pair 1A is mounted on the lifting device 2C, and the lifting device 2C is mounted on the small trolley 2B. The small trolley 2B moves laterally on the transverse track 2AY, and the large trolley 2A moves longitudinally within the factory building.

[0008] In summary, compared with the prior art, the main advantages of this utility model are: by using a gantry robot and a conveyor, this utility model greatly shortens the loading and unloading time of wheelsets at the bearing break-in machine station, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of wheelset 1A, storage area 1B, gantry robot 2 and bearing break-in machine 3 in factory 1, and also a structural schematic diagram of the placement position 3A, working position 3B, picking position 3C and conveyor 4 that make up bearing break-in machine 3, as well as a structural schematic diagram of the lifting device 7 that makes up conveyor 4.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the gantry robot 2 consisting of the large vehicle 2A, the small vehicle 2B, the lifting device 2C and the gripper 2D; it is also a structural diagram of the transverse track 2AY that makes up the large vehicle 2A; and it is also a structural diagram of the inclined track 5A, the rear stopper 5B and the front stopper 5C that make up the inclined track conveyor 5.

[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The AA sectional view is also a structural schematic diagram of the multi-stage lifting device 2C, or a structural schematic diagram of the gripper 2D grasping the wheel pair 1A.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting device 7 that makes up the conveyor 4, and also a structural schematic diagram of the lifting device 7 lifting the wheelset 1;

[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The BB sectional view is also a structural schematic diagram of the telescopic head 2D1A that makes up the telescopic device 2D1.

[0014] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The P-direction view.

[0015] Factory 1, Wheelset 1A, Storage Area 1B, Gantry Robot 2, Large Cart 2A, Lateral Rail 2AY, Small Cart 2B, Lifting Device 2C, Gripper 2D, Telescopic Device 2D1, Telescopic Head 2D1A, Bearing Break-in Machine 3, Placement Position 3A, Working Position 3B, Retrieval Position 3C, Conveyor 4, Inclined Rail Conveyor 5, Inclined Rail 5A, Rear Stopper 5B, Front Stopper 5C, Lifting Device 7. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the present invention, in a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory, the workshop 1 of the wheel and axle workshop includes wheelsets 1A, a storage area 1B, a gantry robot 2, and a bearing break-in machine 3. The bearing break-in machine 3, used for bearing break-in testing of wheelsets 1A, includes a placement position 3A, a working position 3B, a retrieval position 3C, and a conveyor 4. The gantry robot 2 places the wheelsets 1A, whose bearings are to be broken in, in the storage area 1B onto the placement position 3A. The conveying of wheelsets 1A between the placement position 3A and the working position 3B, and between the working position 3B and the retrieval position 3C, is completed by the conveyor 4.

[0018] The conveyor 4 includes a slanted rail conveyor 5, which includes a slanted rail 5A, a rear stopper 5B, and a front stopper 5C. The high and low positions of the slanted rail 5A are located at the placement position 3A and the retrieval position 3C, respectively. The rear stopper 5B is located between the placement position 3A and the working position 3B, and the front stopper 5C is located between the working position 3B and the retrieval position 3C. When the rear stopper 5B retracts, the wheelset 1A waiting to be worked on the placement position 3A rolls to the working position 3B. When the front stopper 5C retracts, the wheelset 1A that has completed its work on the working position 3B rolls to the retrieval position 3C.

[0019] The conveyor 4 includes a lifting device 7 located at the working position 3B. The lifting device 7 lifts and adjusts the height of the wheelset 1A to complete the positioning of the wheelset 1A on the bearing break-in machine 3.

[0020] The gantry robot 2 includes a large trolley 2A, a small trolley 2B, a lifting device 2C, and a gripper 2D. The large trolley 2A includes a transverse track 2AY. The gripper 2D that grasps the wheel pair 1A is mounted on the lifting device 2C, and the lifting device 2C is mounted on the small trolley 2B. The small trolley 2B moves laterally on the transverse track 2AY, and the large trolley 2A moves longitudinally within the factory building.

[0021] It should be noted that: the lifting device 2C can be a multi-stage lifting device; the gripper 2D can be a horizontal telescopic device 2D1; the telescopic device 2D1 includes a telescopic head 2D1A, which can extend into the top of the inner concave ring of the wheel rim.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In this utility model, it should also be noted that the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, integral molding connection, mechanical connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in a railway wheel and axle workshop, characterized in that: The wheel and axle workshop (1) in the railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets (1A), storage area (1B), gantry robot (2) and bearing break-in machine (3). The bearing break-in machine (3) used for bearing break-in testing of wheelsets (1A) includes a placement position (3A), a working position (3B), a pick-up position (3C) and a conveyor (4). The gantry robot (2) places the wheelsets (1A) to be broken in the storage area (1B) on the placement position (3A). The conveying of wheelsets (1A) between the placement position (3A) and the working position (3B) and between the working position (3B) and the pick-up position (3C) is completed by the conveyor (4).

2. A bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in a railway wheel and axle workshop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor (4) includes a slant conveyor (5), which includes a slant rail (5A), a rear stop (5B), and a front stop (5C). The high and low positions of the slant rail (5A) are located at the placement position (3A) and the pick-up position (3C), respectively. The rear stop (5B) is located between the placement position (3A) and the working position (3B), and the front stop (5C) is located between the working position (3B) and the pick-up position (3C). When the rear stop (5B) retracts, the wheelset (1A) waiting to be operated on the placement position (3A) rolls to the working position (3B). When the front stop (5C) retracts, the wheelset (1A) that has completed the operation on the working position (3B) rolls to the pick-up position (3C).

3. A bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in a railway wheel and axle workshop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveyor (4) includes a lifting device (7) located on the working position (3B). The lifting device (7) lifts and adjusts the height of the wheelset (1A) to complete the positioning of the wheelset (1A) on the bearing break-in machine (3).

4. A bearing break-in machine with a conveyor for use in a railway wheel and axle workshop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gantry robot (2) includes a large trolley (2A), a small trolley (2B), a lifting device (2C), and a gripper (2D). The large trolley (2A) includes a transverse track (2AY). The gripper (2D) that grabs the wheel pair (1A) is mounted on the lifting device (2C), and the lifting device (2C) is mounted on the small trolley (2B). The small trolley (2B) moves laterally on the transverse track (2AY), and the large trolley (2A) moves longitudinally within the factory building.