Tool clamp for repairing HXD1 type locomotive side wall louver

By designing a tooling fixture for the side wall louvers of the HXD1 locomotive, the problem of unstable clamping of the louvers during drilling was solved, achieving stable clamping and smooth drilling, and reducing repair costs.

CN223656066UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12CRRC LUOYANG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423006622.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, when replacing the air guide grille or dust collection grille of the HXD1 locomotive side wall louvers, holes need to be drilled, which makes it difficult to hold them securely, resulting in cracking, deformation or dents. In addition, there is a lack of effective repair technology, resulting in high replacement costs.

Method used

A tooling fixture was designed, including a left side plate, a right side plate, a guide rail, a slider, and a clamping plate. It is secured to the louvers by positioning rods and adjusting rods, and works in conjunction with a drilling device to achieve stable clamping and drilling operations.

Benefits of technology

This clamp has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can stabilize the louvers, prevent vibration and inaccurate positioning during drilling, reduce cracking and deformation, and lower repair costs.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of maintenance of harmonious locomotives, and particularly discloses a work fixture for repairing an HXD1 locomotive side wall shutter, which comprises a left side plate, a right side plate, a guide rail, a slider and a shutter, the lower ends of the left side plate and the right side plate are clamped on the outer side of the upper end of the shutter, and the upper ends of the left side plate and the right side plate are connected through the guide rail. A sliding block is arranged on the guide rail, a vertical rod is arranged on the upper end face of the sliding block, a clamping plate is arranged on the vertical rod, one end of the clamping plate is slidably connected with the vertical rod, and a drilling device is installed at the other end of the clamping plate. The clamp is simple in structure and convenient to use, can be stably clamped at the upper end of the blind window, facilitates drilling operation, prevents vibration and inaccurate positioning caused by infirm clamping during drilling, and can effectively reduce the phenomena of blind window cracking, deformation, sinking and the like caused by too large clamping force.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of locomotive maintenance, specifically relating to a tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of HXD1 locomotives. Background Technology

[0002] The HXD1 series locomotive sidewall louvers consist of a filter body comprised of an air guide grille, dust collection grille one, and dust collection grille two, along with a frame and sealing strip. They are bolted to the locomotive sidewall through four mounting holes. The filter body and frame of the louvers are both made of aluminum profiles and welded together as a single unit; they cannot be disassembled.

[0003] During use, if cracks, deformations, or dents occur in the side wall louvers, mechanical straightening can be used to restore their flatness when the side strips of the side wall louvers are deformed. However, there is no effective repair process for cracks in the louver welds or dents and protrusions in the rainproof grilles of the transition area. Usually, the entire set of side wall louvers is replaced. However, the side wall louvers of Harmony locomotives are expensive, resulting in high replacement costs.

[0004] To reduce production costs, theoretical research suggests that sidewall louvers can be repaired by replacing the air guide grille or dust collection grille. However, in practice, replacing the air guide grille or dust collection grille requires drilling holes in the upper surface of the sidewall louvers. This necessitates fixing the sidewall louvers in place. Since the sidewall louvers are made of aluminum profiles, excessive force when clamping them can easily cause cracking, deformation, or dents. Insufficient force makes drilling impossible during the repair process. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the background art, this utility model provides a tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of HXD1 locomotives.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive, comprising a left side plate, a right side plate, a guide rail, a slider, and louvers. The lower ends of the left side plate and the right side plate are engaged on the upper outer side of the louvers. The upper ends of the left side plate and the right side plate are connected by the guide rail. A slider is provided on the guide rail. A vertical rod is provided on the upper surface of the slider. A clamping plate is provided on the vertical rod. One end of the clamping plate is slidably connected to the vertical rod, and a drilling device is installed on the other end of the clamping plate.

[0007] The left side plate has a mounting hole A at the upper end, and the left end of the guide rail is inserted into the mounting hole A; the mounting hole B is located below the mounting hole A. The mounting hole B is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a left positioning rod passes through the mounting hole B; the mounting hole C is located below the mounting hole B. The mounting hole C is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a left adjusting rod passes through the mounting hole C.

[0008] The distance between the left adjustment rods is less than the width of the louvers.

[0009] The right side plate has a mounting hole D at the upper end, and the right end of the guide rail is inserted into the mounting hole D. Below the mounting hole D, there is a mounting hole E, which is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning rod passes through the mounting hole E. Below the mounting hole E, there is a mounting hole F, which is located on the left end of the right side plate. The mounting hole F is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning head is installed on the mounting hole F.

[0010] The right positioning rods are located on the same horizontal plane, and the distance between the right positioning rods is less than the width of the louver; the distance between the right positioning heads is less than the width of the louver.

[0011] The left and right positioning rods are located on the same horizontal plane; the axes of the left and right positioning rods are parallel to the axis of the guide rail.

[0012] A control lever is provided at the connection between the upright and the clamping plate.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of HXD1 locomotives. The fixture has a simple structure and is easy to use. It can be stably clamped at the upper end of the louvers, which facilitates drilling operations and prevents vibration and inaccurate positioning caused by loose clamping during drilling. It can also effectively reduce cracking, deformation, and denting of the louvers caused by excessive clamping force. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Left side plate, 2. Right side plate, 3. Guide rail, 4. Slider, 5. Upright rod, 6. Clamping plate, 7. Control lever, 8. Drilling device, 9. Louver, 11. Left positioning rod, 12. Left adjusting rod, 21. Right positioning rod, 22. Right positioning head. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] The following detailed description of the specific embodiments of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: A tooling fixture for repairing the louvers on the side wall of an HXD1 locomotive includes a left side plate 1, a right side plate 2, a guide rail 3, a slider 4, and a louver 9. The fixture is characterized in that: the lower ends of the left side plate 1 and the right side plate 2 are engaged on the outer upper end of the louver 9; the upper ends of the left side plate 1 and the right side plate 2 are connected by the guide rail 3; a slider 4 is provided on the guide rail 3; a vertical rod 5 is provided on the upper surface of the slider 4; a clamping plate 6 is provided on the vertical rod 5; one end of the clamping plate 6 is slidably connected to the vertical rod 5; and a drilling device 8 is installed at the other end of the clamping plate 6; a control lever 7 is provided at the connection between the vertical rod 5 and the clamping plate 6, and the control lever 7 is used to control the up-and-down movement and rotation of the clamping plate 6.

[0020] The right side plate 2 has a mounting hole D at its upper end, and the right end of the guide rail 3 is inserted into the mounting hole D. Below the mounting hole D is a mounting hole E, which is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning rod 21 passes through the mounting hole E. Below the mounting hole E is a mounting hole F, located on the left end of the right side plate 2. The mounting hole F is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning head 22 is mounted on the mounting hole F. The right positioning rods 21 are located on the same horizontal plane, and the distance between the right positioning rods 21 is less than the width of the louver 9. The distance between the right positioning heads 22 is less than the width of the louver 9.

[0021] The left side plate 1 has a mounting hole A at its upper end, and the left end of the guide rail 3 is inserted into the mounting hole A. Below the mounting hole A is a mounting hole B, which is a horizontal threaded through hole, through which a left positioning rod 11 passes. Below the mounting hole B is a mounting hole C, which is also a horizontal threaded through hole, through which a left adjusting rod 12 passes. The distance between the left adjusting rods 12 is less than the width of the louver 9. In actual use, the left positioning rod 11 and the right positioning rod 21 have the same structure and are located on the same horizontal plane. The axes of the left positioning rod 11 and the right positioning rod 21 are parallel to the axis of the guide rail 3. The right end of the left positioning rod 11 contacts the upper surface of the louver 9. By adjusting the length of the left adjusting rod 12, this fixture can be installed on the upper end of the louver 9 or removed from the upper end of the louver 9.

[0022] The usage process of this utility model is as follows: First, assemble the tooling fixture together; then install the tooling fixture on the upper end of the louver 9; during installation, tilt the tooling fixture and place it on the upper end of the louver 9; first, the end of the right positioning rod 21 on the right end of the tooling fixture contacts the right end face of the louver 9, then place the left end of the tooling fixture downwards. At this time, the left end of the right positioning rod 21 is placed on the upper end face of the louver 9, and the right end of the left positioning rod 11 on the left end of the tooling fixture is placed on the upper end face of the louver 9; then adjust the length of the left adjusting rod 12 to adjust the left adjusting rod 12. The right end of the device contacts the left end face of the louver 9 and is fixed. After installation, the slider 4 is moved to move the drilling device 8 to the position where drilling is required, and drilling is performed. After drilling, the damaged air guide or dust collector is removed from the hole using a tool, and the new air guide or dust collector is installed into the louver 9 through the hole and welded to fix it. After replacement, the left adjusting rod 12 is loosened and the fixture is removed. Then, a thin plate is used to weld and seal the hole. Finally, the repaired louver 9 is inspected. After passing the inspection, it can be reinstalled and used.

[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] The parts of this utility model not described in detail are existing technologies.

Claims

1. A tooling fixture for repairing louvers on the side wall of an HXD1 locomotive, comprising a left side plate (1), a right side plate (2), a guide rail (3), a slider (4), and louvers (9), characterized in that: The lower ends of the left side plate (1) and the right side plate (2) are engaged on the upper outer side of the louver (9). The upper ends of the left side plate (1) and the right side plate (2) are connected by a guide rail (3). A slider (4) is provided on the guide rail (3). A vertical rod (5) is provided on the upper surface of the slider (4). A clamping plate (6) is provided on the vertical rod (5). One end of the clamping plate (6) is slidably connected to the vertical rod (5). A drilling device (8) is installed on the other end of the clamping plate (6).

2. The tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side plate (1) has a mounting hole A at the upper end of its side surface, and the left end of the guide rail (3) is inserted into the mounting hole A; the mounting hole B is provided below the mounting hole A, and the mounting hole B is a horizontal threaded through hole, in which a left positioning rod (11) passes; the mounting hole C is provided below the mounting hole B, and the mounting hole C is a horizontal threaded through hole, in which a left adjusting rod (12) passes.

3. The tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distance between the left adjustment rods (12) is less than the width of the louver (9).

4. The tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the side plate (2) is provided with a mounting hole D, and the right end of the guide rail (3) is inserted into the mounting hole D; the mounting hole D is provided with a mounting hole E below it. The mounting hole E is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning rod (21) is inserted into the mounting hole E; the mounting hole E is provided with a mounting hole F below it. The mounting hole F is located on the left end of the side plate (2). The mounting hole F is a horizontal threaded through hole, and a right positioning head (22) is installed on the mounting hole F.

5. The tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 4, characterized in that: The right positioning rods (21) are located on the same horizontal plane, and the distance between the right positioning rods (21) is less than the width of the louver (9); the distance between the right positioning heads (22) is less than the width of the louver (9).

6. A tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 2 or 5, characterized in that: The left positioning rod (11) and the right positioning rod (21) are located on the same horizontal plane; the axes of the left positioning rod (11) and the right positioning rod (21) are parallel to the axis of the guide rail (3).

7. The tooling fixture for repairing the side wall louvers of an HXD1 locomotive according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control lever (7) is provided at the connection between the upright (5) and the clamp (6).