Rail laser derusting mechanical arm

By designing an adjustable structure, the problem of the existing track-based laser rust removal robotic arm being unable to be adjusted was solved, achieving stable posture and efficient rust removal effect of the robotic arm under different track widths.

CN223833672UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423220680.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-26

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Technical Problem

The existing track-based laser rust removal robotic arm cannot be adjusted according to the track width, which causes the robotic arm to be unable to maintain a stable posture during the rust removal process.

Method used

An adjustment structure was designed, including a connecting box, a control rod, a gear, a slide, a slider, and a connecting rod. By rotating the gear and the screw, the distance between the fixed seats can be adjusted to ensure that the robotic arm remains stable under different track widths.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic adjustment based on track width, ensuring that the robotic arm maintains a stable posture during rust removal, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of rust removal.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a track laser derusting mechanical arm which comprises a fixing base, a connecting box is movably installed outside the fixing base, a control rod is rotatably installed inside the connecting box, a gear is fixedly installed outside the control rod, a fixing block is fixedly installed outside the connecting box, and a gear is fixedly installed inside the fixing block. A screw rod is in threaded connection with the interior of the fixing block, a clamping plate is rotatably installed outside the screw rod, a rotating disc is fixedly installed outside the control rod, a swing rod is fixedly installed outside the rotating disc, a sliding groove is formed in the swing rod, and a sliding block is slidably installed in the sliding groove. According to the rail laser derusting mechanical arm, when the distance between the fixing bases needs to be adjusted according to the widths of different rails, a gear is rotated, the distance between the two fixing bases can be adjusted through a control rod, a rotating disc, a sliding groove, a sliding block and a connecting rod, finally, a screw rod is rotated, and the gear is fixed through a clamping plate; and the distance between the two fixed seats is kept.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of track rust removal technology, specifically a track laser rust removal robotic arm. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial component of railway transportation, track rust removal is a vital step in ensuring the safe operation of rail transit. Therefore, track laser rust removal robotic arms have broad application prospects in the rail transit field. They can be used for rust removal and maintenance of railway rails, improving the welding strength and reliability of rails, and eliminating safety hazards. Track laser rust removal robotic arms are efficient and environmentally friendly rust removal equipment. They combine laser technology and the flexibility of robotic arms to achieve precise and efficient removal of rust layers from track surfaces.

[0003] Typically, a track laser rust removal robotic arm needs to be fixed to a track inspection vehicle, which provides support and stability to ensure that the robotic arm maintains a stable posture during the rust removal process. However, most track inspection vehicles cannot be adjusted according to the width of the track. Therefore, a track laser rust removal robotic arm has been proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a track laser rust removal robotic arm, which has the advantages of adjusting the track inspection vehicle carrying the robotic arm according to the width of the track. This solves the problem that the conventional track laser rust removal robotic arm needs to be fixed to the track inspection vehicle, and the vehicle needs to provide support and stability to ensure that the robotic arm can maintain a stable posture during the rust removal process. However, most track inspection vehicles cannot be adjusted according to the width of the track.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a track laser rust removal robotic arm, including a fixed base, a connecting plate fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base, rollers connected to the outside of the connecting plate, a robotic arm body connected to the outside of the connecting plate, a laser generator connected to the bottom of the robotic arm body, and an adjustment structure provided on the outside of the fixed base;

[0006] The adjustment structure includes a connecting box, which is movably mounted on the outside of the fixed base. A control rod is rotatably mounted inside the connecting box. A gear is fixedly mounted on the outside of the control rod. A fixing block is fixedly mounted on the outside of the connecting box. A screw is threadedly connected inside the fixing block. A clamping plate is rotatably mounted on the outside of the screw. A turntable is fixedly mounted on the outside of the control rod. A swing rod is fixedly mounted on the outside of the turntable. A sliding groove is opened inside the swing rod. A slider is slidably mounted inside the sliding groove. A connecting rod is fixedly mounted on the outside of the slider. A limit block is fixedly mounted inside the connecting box.

[0007] Furthermore, the top of the control lever penetrates through the connecting box and extends to the outside of the connecting box, and the bottom of the gear fits into the top of the connecting box.

[0008] Furthermore, the card plate meshes with the gear, and the screw passes through the fixing block and extends to the outside of the fixing block.

[0009] Furthermore, the control lever passes through the turntable and is fixedly connected to the turntable, and the slider passes through the slide groove and is slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting rod passes through the limiting block and is movably connected to the limiting block, and the connecting rod passes through the connecting box and extends to the outside of the connecting box.

[0011] Furthermore, there are two connecting rods and two fixing seats, with the two connecting rods respectively fixedly connected to the two fixing seats.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] When the distance between the fixed seats needs to be adjusted according to the width of different tracks, the gear is rotated. Through the control lever, turntable, slide, slider and connecting rod, the distance between the two fixed seats can be adjusted. Finally, the screw is rotated to fix the gear through the clamp plate to maintain the distance between the two fixed seats. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a partial top view of the adjustment structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment structure of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Fixed base; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Roller; 4. Robotic arm body; 5. Laser generator; 6. Adjustment structure; 601. Connecting box; 602. Control rod; 603. Gear; 604. Fixed block; 605. Screw; 606. Card plate; 607. Turntable; 608. Swing rod; 609. Slide groove; 610. Slider; 611. Connecting rod; 612. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

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

[0019] Please see Figure 1-3 The track laser rust removal robotic arm in this embodiment includes a fixed base 1, a connecting plate 2 fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base 1, a roller 3 connected to the outside of the connecting plate 2, a robotic arm body 4 connected to the outside of the connecting plate 2, a laser generator 5 connected to the bottom of the robotic arm body 4, and an adjustment structure 6 provided on the outside of the fixed base 1.

[0020] The adjustment structure 6 includes a connecting box 601. The connecting box 601 is movably mounted on the outside of the fixed base 1. A control rod 602 is rotatably mounted inside the connecting box 601. A gear 603 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the control rod 602. A fixing block 604 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the connecting box 601. A screw 605 is threadedly connected inside the fixing block 604. A clamping plate 606 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the screw 605. A turntable 607 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the control rod 602. A swing rod 608 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the turntable 607. A sliding groove 609 is opened inside the swing rod 608. A slider 610 is slidably mounted inside the sliding groove 609. A connecting rod 611 is fixedly mounted on the outside of the slider 610. A limit block 612 is fixedly mounted inside the connecting box 601.

[0021] exist Figure 1 In the process, a laser head is installed on the outside of the laser generator 5. The laser head is brought close to the track by the robotic arm body 4. The laser beam is focused on the metal surface and produces a strong thermal and photomechanical effect on the rust layer on the metal surface, causing the rust layer to heat up rapidly and undergo physical or chemical changes, eventually vaporizing or melting, thus completing the rust removal on the track surface.

[0022] exist Figure 1 In this design, both the laser generator 5 and the laser head are existing technologies. By using the robotic arm body 4 in conjunction with the laser generator 5 to remove rust from the track, the accuracy of rust removal can be improved. At the same time, it can be applied to track surfaces of various complex shapes to achieve all-round rust removal.

[0023] exist Figure 1 In this process, the robotic arm body 4 is a current technology. Through the unique operational flexibility and high precision of the robotic arm body 4, it can replace manual labor in removing rust from the surface of the track and greatly improve the efficiency of rust removal.

[0024] During implementation, the following steps are performed: When the roller 3 is in contact with the top of the track, the roller 3 will drive the fixed seat 1 to move on the surface of the track. The robotic arm body 4 drives the laser generator 5 to move closer to the track. When the fixed seat 1 moves, the laser generator 5 can perform laser rust removal on the surface of the track. The distance between the two fixed seats 1 can be adjusted by rotating the gear 603. Finally, the screw 605 is rotated to fix the gear 603 through the clamping plate 606 to maintain the distance between the two fixed seats 1.

[0025] In summary, this track laser rust removal robotic arm, when the roller 3 is in contact with the top of the track, will cause the fixed seat 1 to move on the surface of the track. The robotic arm body 4 will drive the laser generator 5 to move closer to the track. As the fixed seat 1 moves, the laser generator 5 will perform laser rust removal on the surface of the track. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the fixed seats 1 according to the width of different tracks, rotating the gear 603 will drive the control rod 602 and the turntable 607 to rotate. When the slide 609 moves, it will drive the connecting rod 611 to move through the slider 610, thereby adjusting the distance between the two fixed seats 1. Finally, rotating the screw 605 will fix the gear 603 through the clamping plate 606 to maintain the distance between the two fixed seats 1. This solves the problem that the track laser rust removal robotic arm usually needs to be fixed to the track inspection vehicle to provide support and stability for the robotic arm and ensure that the robotic arm can maintain a stable posture during the rust removal process. However, most track inspection vehicles cannot adjust according to the width of the track.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A robotic arm for track laser rust removal, comprising a fixed base (1), characterized in that: A connecting plate (2) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixed base (1), a roller (3) is connected to the outside of the connecting plate (2), a robotic arm body (4) is connected to the outside of the connecting plate (2), a laser generator (5) is connected to the bottom of the robotic arm body (4), and an adjustment structure (6) is provided on the outside of the fixed base (1). The adjustment structure (6) includes a connecting box (601). The connecting box (601) is movably mounted on the outside of the fixed base (1). A control rod (602) is rotatably mounted inside the connecting box (601). A gear (603) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the control rod (602). A fixing block (604) is fixedly mounted on the outside of the connecting box (601). A screw (605) is threadedly connected inside the fixing block (604). The screw (605) rotates externally. A card plate (606) is installed. A turntable (607) is fixedly installed on the outside of the control lever (602). A swing rod (608) is fixedly installed on the outside of the turntable (607). A sliding groove (609) is opened inside the swing rod (608). A slider (610) is slidably installed inside the sliding groove (609). A connecting rod (611) is fixedly installed on the outside of the slider (610). A limit block (612) is fixedly installed inside the connecting box (601).

2. The robotic arm for track laser rust removal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the control lever (602) passes through the connecting box (601) and extends to the outside of the connecting box (601), and the bottom of the gear (603) is in contact with the top of the connecting box (601).

3. The track laser rust removal robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The card plate (606) meshes with the gear (603), and the screw (605) passes through the fixing block (604) and extends to the outside of the fixing block (604).

4. The track laser rust removal robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control lever (602) passes through the turntable (607) and is fixedly connected to the turntable (607), and the slider (610) passes through the slide groove (609) and is slidably connected to the slide groove (609).

5. The track laser rust removal robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (611) passes through the limiting block (612) and is movably connected to the limiting block (612). The connecting rod (611) passes through the connecting box (601) and extends to the outside of the connecting box (601).

6. The track laser rust removal robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two connecting rods (611) and two fixing seats (1), and the two connecting rods (611) are fixedly connected to the two fixing seats (1) respectively.