Steel rail illumination detection device with adjustable light source
By designing an adjustable rail lighting inspection device, the problems of light source wobbling and heavy load in manual inspection were solved, achieving stable sliding and accurate inspection, thus improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520497157.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-20
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the detection of defects on the surface of rails relies on manual inspection, which leads to a heavy workload for maintenance personnel. The flickering light source causes inaccurate detection results, and the glare at night makes it easy to miss defects.
Design a rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source, including a longitudinal support tube, a lighting mechanism and a sliding mechanism. The device can slide stably on the rail through sliding wheels and a locking mechanism. The lighting lamp can be adjusted in angle and height to ensure stable illumination.
It reduces the carrying burden on maintenance personnel, improves the accuracy of test results, ensures that the light source stably illuminates the defect, and reduces test errors.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway maintenance equipment technology, specifically a rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source. Background Technology
[0002] Rails are the core component of the railway system, and ensuring rail safety is a prerequisite for the stable operation of the railway system. In recent years, with the continuous increase in railway speed, load capacity, and frequency of train departures, the friction between the wheels and the rail surface has intensified, leading to a corresponding increase in the frequency of rail surface defects. Wheels moving rapidly on defective rails cause high-frequency friction and collisions, resulting in vibrations between the vehicle and the track. This severely damages the lifespan of train components and is a major cause of vehicle derailment, overturning, and axle burns. Therefore, timely and accurate detection of rail defects is of paramount importance for ensuring the safety of railway transportation.
[0003] Early detection of rolling contact fatigue can prevent traffic accidents and timely maintenance measures, thereby reducing maintenance costs. The detection of rail surface defects has long relied on manual inspection. This method requires experts to visually inspect components and use specific tools to identify any defects on the track surface. Moreover, the rail maintenance process is carried out day and night, requiring maintenance personnel to use handheld lights or headlamps for illumination. This undoubtedly increases the workload of maintenance personnel. Furthermore, the direction of light from handheld and headlamp lights is unstable, causing glare at night and leading maintenance personnel to miss some defects on the rails. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the lighting lamp can be quickly assembled onto one side of the rail and slide along the rail, reducing the carrying burden on maintenance personnel. The lighting angle is adjustable, avoiding light source shaking caused by manual handling, and improving the accuracy of the test results. This utility model proposes a rail lighting test device with adjustable light source.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source, including a longitudinal support tube, an lighting mechanism is provided on the upper part of the longitudinal support tube, the lighting mechanism includes a mounting rod, the mounting rod is slidably inserted into the upper end of the longitudinal support tube, and a lighting lamp is provided on one side of the mounting rod, and a sliding mechanism is provided on the lower part of the longitudinal support tube.
[0006] The sliding mechanism includes a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate. The first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the longitudinal support tube. The second mounting plate is slidably inserted into the side of the first mounting plate. The sides of both the first and second mounting plates are integrally formed with longitudinal plates. The bottom of the first and second mounting plates is rotatably mounted with a first sliding wheel, and the inner side of the longitudinal plate is rotatably mounted with a second sliding wheel. The side of the second mounting plate is provided with a locking mechanism.
[0007] Preferably, the longitudinal support tube has an inner cavity, and a rubber sealing ring is fixedly installed on the inner side of the top of the longitudinal support tube, and the outer side of the mounting rod is tightly fitted with the rubber sealing ring.
[0008] Preferably, the top end of the mounting rod is bent to form a connecting portion, and a universal ball is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting portion, and the lighting lamp is fixedly connected to the lower end of the universal ball.
[0009] Preferably, three sets of first sliding wheels are provided at the bottom of both the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and three sets of second sliding wheels are also provided on the inner side of the longitudinal plate, with the first sliding wheels and the second sliding wheels being equidistant from each other.
[0010] Preferably, a slot is provided on one side of the first mounting plate, and a plug is integrally formed on one side of the second mounting plate. The second mounting plate is slidably connected to one side of the first mounting plate through the cooperation of the slot and the plug.
[0011] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a locking knob, a threaded rod fixedly connected to one side of the locking knob, a pressure ring sleeved on the outer side of the threaded rod, a threaded hole in the slot of the first mounting plate, and a through hole in the second mounting plate, with one end of the threaded rod threadedly connected to the threaded hole through the through hole.
[0012] Preferably, the slot has an alignment groove on its side, and the side of the insert has an integrally formed alignment block, and the alignment groove and alignment block are arranged symmetrically in four sets.
[0013] Preferably, the lower part of the longitudinal plate is integrally formed with a limiting plate, and the included angle between the limiting plate and the longitudinal plate is 165°.
[0014] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. The first and second mounting plates of this utility model are separate structures. Sufficient pressure generated by the locking knob can lock the two mounting plates together, realizing quick assembly and disassembly. After installation, the upper lighting mechanism can slide freely on the rail through the first sliding wheel in the bottom sliding mechanism, reducing the carrying burden of maintenance personnel, avoiding light source shaking due to manual holding, and improving the accuracy of test results.
[0016] 2. After the second sliding wheel of this utility model is assembled and locked, it can press down on the side of the rail during sliding to prevent the lighting device from swaying left and right, and also allow the device to slide more smoothly on the rail. The limiting plate can cover the lower edge of the rail to prevent the bottom of the lighting device from derailing.
[0017] 3. The mounting rod of this utility model can extend and retract vertically. It is locked by the rubber ring on the inner side of the longitudinal support tube generating sufficient friction. When the height needs to be adjusted, the extension length of the mounting rod is pulled to make adjustment. The rotation of the universal ball can better adjust the illumination direction of the lighting lamp. Moreover, the lighting lamp can emit parallel light, which will cause diffuse reflection when it shines on the defects of the rail, making it easy to see the defects of the rail. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding mechanism of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second mounting plate of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Longitudinal support tube; 2. Lighting mechanism; 201. Mounting rod; 202. Connecting part; 203. Universal ball; 204. Lighting lamp; 3. Sliding mechanism; 301. First mounting plate; 302. Second mounting plate; 303. Longitudinal plate; 304. First sliding wheel; 305. Second sliding wheel; 306. Slot; 307. Insert block; 308. Threaded hole; 309. Through hole; 310. Alignment groove; 311. Alignment block; 312. Limiting plate; 4. Locking mechanism; 401. Locking knob; 402. Threaded rod; 403. Pressure ring. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0026] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application provides further details:
[0027] This application discloses a rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes a longitudinal support tube 1, and a lighting mechanism 2 is provided on the upper part of the longitudinal support tube 1. The lighting mechanism 2 includes a mounting rod 201, which is slidably inserted into the upper end of the longitudinal support tube 1. The longitudinal support tube 1 has an inner cavity, and a rubber sealing ring is fixedly installed on the inner side of the top of the longitudinal support tube 1. The outer side of the mounting rod 201 is tightly fitted with the rubber sealing ring. The rubber sealing ring can generate sufficient friction between the longitudinal support tube 1 and the mounting rod 201 to lock them. When the height needs to be adjusted, the mounting rod 201 is pulled out to adjust the length.
[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A light 204 is provided on one side of the mounting rod 201. The top of the mounting rod 201 is bent to form a connecting part 202. A universal ball 203 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting part 202. The light 204 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the universal ball 203. The universal ball 203 has resistance. The light 204 can rotate freely to adjust the angle. The light 204 can emit parallel light. When it shines on the defects of the rail, it will cause diffuse reflection, making it easy to see the defects of the rail.
[0029] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A sliding mechanism 3 is provided at the lower part of the longitudinal support tube 1. The sliding mechanism 3 includes a first mounting plate 301 and a second mounting plate 302. The first mounting plate 301 and the longitudinal support tube 1 are fixedly connected by welding. The second mounting plate 302 is slidably inserted into the side of the first mounting plate 301. A slot 306 is provided on one side of the first mounting plate 301, and an insert block 307 is integrally formed on one side of the second mounting plate 302. The second mounting plate 302 is slidably connected to one side of the first mounting plate 301 through the cooperation of the slot 306 and the insert block 307.
[0030] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sides of the first mounting plate 301 and the second mounting plate 302 are integrally formed with longitudinal plates 303. The bottom of the first mounting plate 301 and the second mounting plate 302 are rotatably mounted with first sliding wheels 304, and the inner side of the longitudinal plate 303 is rotatably mounted with second sliding wheels 305. The bottom of the first mounting plate 301 and the second mounting plate 302 are provided with three sets of first sliding wheels 304, and the inner side of the longitudinal plate 303 is also provided with three sets of second sliding wheels 305. The first sliding wheels 304 and the second sliding wheels 305 are equidistant. The first sliding wheels 304 are used to support the entire lighting device. After the device is assembled and locked, the second sliding wheels 305 can press against the side of the rail when sliding, so that it can slide more smoothly on the rail.
[0031] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The second mounting plate 302 is provided with a locking mechanism 4 on its side. The locking mechanism 4 includes a locking knob 401. A threaded rod 402 is welded and fixed to one side of the locking knob 401. A pressure ring 403 is sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod 402. The pressure ring 403 is made of LDPE material and has a certain elasticity, which can reduce the wear on the side of the second mounting plate 302.
[0032] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 The first mounting plate 301 has a threaded hole 308 in the slot 306, and the second mounting plate 302 has a through hole 309. One end of the threaded rod 402 passes through the through hole 309 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 308. The locking knob 401 has anti-slip texture on the outside. By rotating the locking knob 401, the threaded rod 402 and the threaded hole 308 are connected. By further rotating the locking knob 401, the pressure ring 403 is pressed against the second mounting plate 302, generating sufficient pressure to lock the two mounting plates together.
[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The slot 306 has a matching groove 310 on its side, and the insert 307 has a matching block 311 integrally formed on its side. The matching groove 310 and the matching block 311 are symmetrically arranged in four sets. The matching groove 310 and the matching block 311 can more easily align with the position of the threaded hole 308 when the threaded rod 402 is inserted.
[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The lower part of the longitudinal plate 303 is integrally formed with a limiting plate 312, and the included angle between the limiting plate 312 and the longitudinal plate 303 is 165°. After the two fixing plates are combined and locked, the limiting plate 312 can cover the lower edge of the rail to prevent the bottom of the lighting device from derailing.
[0035] Working principle: The sliding mechanism 3 of this lighting device is composed of a first mounting plate 301 and a second mounting plate 302. When reaching the position that needs to be inspected, the first mounting plate 301 and the equipment on it are first clamped on one side of the rail. Then, the second mounting plate 302 is taken out and inserted into the inner side of the second mounting plate 302 from the other side of the rail. The position of the threaded hole 308 is found by the function of the alignment groove 310 and the alignment block 311. Then, the threaded rod 402 is inserted into the through hole 309 on the side of the second mounting plate 302. The locking knob 401 is rotated to make the pressure ring 403 press against the second mounting plate 302, generating sufficient pressure to clamp the two mounting plates together and realize the installation. After that, it can slide freely on the rail. When the height needs to be adjusted, the mounting rod 201 is pulled to extend the length for adjustment. The lighting lamp 204 can be rotated freely to adjust the angle. The lighting lamp 204 can emit parallel light, which will cause diffuse reflection when it shines on the defects of the rail, making it easy to see the defects of the rail.
[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.
Claims
1. A rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source, characterized in that: The system includes a longitudinal support tube (1), an upper part of which is provided with a lighting mechanism (2), the lighting mechanism (2) includes a mounting rod (201), the mounting rod (201) is slidably inserted into the upper end of the longitudinal support tube (1), and a lighting lamp (204) is provided on one side of the mounting rod (201), and a sliding mechanism (3) is provided at the lower part of the longitudinal support tube (1). The sliding mechanism (3) includes a first mounting plate (301) and a second mounting plate (302). The first mounting plate (301) is fixedly connected to the longitudinal support tube (1). The second mounting plate (302) is slidably inserted into the side of the first mounting plate (301). The sides of the first mounting plate (301) and the second mounting plate (302) are integrally formed with a longitudinal plate (303). The bottom of the first mounting plate (301) and the second mounting plate (302) are rotatably mounted with a first sliding wheel (304). The inner side of the longitudinal plate (303) is rotatably mounted with a second sliding wheel (305). The side of the second mounting plate (302) is provided with a locking mechanism (4).
2. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal support tube (1) has an inner cavity, and a rubber sealing ring is fixedly installed on the inner side of the top of the longitudinal support tube (1). The outer side of the mounting rod (201) is tightly fitted with the rubber sealing ring.
3. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the mounting rod (201) is bent to form a connecting part (202), and the lower end of the connecting part (202) is fixedly connected to a universal ball (203). The lighting lamp (204) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the universal ball (203).
4. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sliding wheels (304) at the bottom of the first mounting plate (301) and the second mounting plate (302) are each provided with three sets, and the second sliding wheels (305) on the inner side of the vertical plate (303) are also provided with three sets, and the first sliding wheels (304) and the second sliding wheels (305) are equidistant from each other.
5. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (301) has a slot (306) on one side, and the second mounting plate (302) has an integrally formed insert (307) on one side. The second mounting plate (302) is slidably connected to one side of the first mounting plate (301) through the cooperation of the slot (306) and the insert (307).
6. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (4) includes a locking knob (401), a threaded rod (402) is fixedly connected to one side of the locking knob (401), a pressure ring (403) is sleeved on the outside of the threaded rod (402), a threaded hole (308) is provided in the slot (306) of the first mounting plate (301), and a through hole (309) is provided on the second mounting plate (302), and one end of the threaded rod (402) is threaded through the through hole (309) and threadedly connected to the threaded hole (308).
7. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slot (306) has a matching groove (310) on its side, and the side of the insert (307) has a corresponding matching block (311) integrally formed, and the matching groove (310) and the matching block (311) are symmetrically arranged in four sets.
8. The rail lighting detection device with adjustable light source according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the longitudinal plate (303) is integrally formed with a limiting plate (312), and the included angle between the limiting plate (312) and the longitudinal plate (303) is 165°.