Suspension type rail robot

The modularly designed suspended track robot solves the problems of existing track inspection robots, such as the difficulty in replacing and maintaining parts and adapting to different track widths, achieving convenient maintenance and flexible adaptation.

CN223863781UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03SHANDONG ZHONGKE RUIFENG INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520358380.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-04

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Technical Problem

Existing track inspection robots use an integrated structure, which is not conducive to replacing and maintaining parts and cannot adapt to different track widths.

Method used

The modularly designed suspended track robot includes a track assembly, a drive assembly, and a robot assembly. It utilizes a combination of connecting plates, support columns, gears, and rotating columns to achieve detachable support blocks and adjustable track width.

Benefits of technology

This enables convenient robot maintenance and adaptability to different track widths, improving equipment flexibility and maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a suspension type rail robot which comprises a rail assembly, a driving assembly and a robot assembly, a connecting plate is arranged above a first supporting block and a second supporting block, and a T-shaped block part is arranged below the connecting plate and clamped into the upper portion of the first supporting block and the upper portion of the second supporting block respectively. A second tooth part and a first tooth part are arranged on the inner sides of the first supporting block and the second supporting block correspondingly, a supporting column, a gear part and a rotating column are arranged below the middle of the connecting plate correspondingly, meanwhile, the gear part is engaged with the first tooth part and the second tooth part correspondingly, and L-shaped inserting blocks are arranged below the first supporting block and the second supporting block correspondingly; the structure adopts a modular design, can be detached from the track at any time, and has obvious advantages in the aspects of maintenance of the robot and adaptation to different track widths due to the adjustable design.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotics technology, specifically to a suspended track robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology in my country, robots are widely used in various industries. They can not only replace manual labor in complex and confined tunnel spaces, but also improve the working environment, reduce work risks, and increase the automation level of equipment. Moreover, compared to manual labor, their inspection results are more professional in terms of data, and they are less likely to miss work areas, thereby reducing construction costs and improving management and maintenance levels. Most existing track inspection robots adopt a one-piece structure, which is not conducive to replacing and maintaining parts and adapting to different track widths. Therefore, to address these issues, a suspended track robot is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a suspended track robot to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model specifically provides the following technical solution: a suspended track robot, including a track assembly, a drive assembly, and a robot assembly. The drive assembly includes a first support block and a second support block, and both the first and second support blocks are provided with drive wheels, which are simultaneously suspended within the track assembly. A connecting plate is provided above the first and second support blocks, and a support column, a gear component, and a rotating column are respectively provided below the center of the connecting plate. The gear component has a first tooth condition and a second tooth condition meshing on both sides. One end of the first tooth condition is located inside the second support block, and the other end of the first tooth condition is inserted into the first support block. One end of the second tooth condition is located inside the first support block, and the other end of the second tooth condition is inserted into the second support block. An L-shaped insert is provided below the first and second support blocks, and the L-shaped insert is respectively inserted above the robot assembly.

[0005] Preferably, the first support block and the second support block are respectively provided with a first T-shaped groove and a second T-shaped groove at the upper middle part, and the T-shaped block is fixedly connected to both sides of the lower part of the connecting plate, and the T-shaped block is respectively inserted into the sliding connection of the first T-shaped groove and the second T-shaped groove.

[0006] Preferably, a support column is fixedly connected to the lower center of the connecting plate, and a rotating connecting gear is inserted into the middle of the upper part of the support column. At the same time, a rotating column is fixedly connected to the lower part of the gear. The support column, gear, and rotating column are all placed between the first support block and the second support block.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the second tooth condition is fixedly connected to one side of the inner end of the first support block, and a first limiting groove is provided on the other side of the inner end of the first support block.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the first tooth condition is fixedly connected to one side of the inner end of the second support block, and a second limiting groove is provided on the other side of the inner end of the second support block.

[0009] Preferably, the other end of the second tooth condition is inserted into the second limiting groove of the sliding connection, and the other end of the first tooth condition is inserted into the first limiting groove of the sliding connection.

[0010] Preferably, both the first support block and the second support block are fixedly connected to L-shaped inserts below them, and the two L-shaped inserts are symmetrical.

[0011] Preferably, the robot component is provided with a positioning plug on top, and the horizontal section below the sliding connecting L-shaped plug is inserted into the positioning plug.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] This utility model features a connecting plate above the first and second support blocks, with a T-shaped block below the connecting plate that respectively engages with the upper parts of the first and second support blocks. The inner sides of the first and second support blocks are respectively provided with a second toothed condition and a first toothed condition. A support column, a gear component, and a rotating column are respectively located in the lower center of the connecting plate, with the gear component meshing with the first and second toothed conditions. L-shaped inserts are located below both the first and second support blocks, and these L-shaped inserts are inserted into positioning plugs above the robot components. This structure adopts a modular design, allowing for easy disassembly from the track. It offers significant advantages in robot maintenance and repair, and its adjustable design adapts to different track widths. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall design of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the first support block and the second support block of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the connection plate and the second support block of this utility model.

[0019] The labels in the attached diagram represent the following:

[0020] 1. Track assembly; 2. Drive assembly; 3. Robot assembly; 301. Positioning plug; 4. First support block; 401. First T-slot; 402. First limiting slot; 5. Second support block; 501. Second T-slot; 502. Second limiting slot; 6. Connecting plate; 601. T-block section; 7. First tooth condition; 8. Second tooth condition; 9. Support column; 10. Gear component; 11. Rotating column; 12. L-shaped insert. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a suspended track robot, including a track assembly 1, a drive assembly 2, and a robot assembly 3. The drive assembly 2 includes a first support block 4 and a second support block 5, and both the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 are provided with drive wheels. Both are suspended in the track assembly 1. A connecting plate 6 is provided above the first support block 4 and the second support block 5. A support column 9, a gear component 10, and a rotating column 11 are respectively provided below the middle of the connecting plate 6. The gear component 10 has a first tooth condition 7 and a second tooth condition 8 meshing on both sides. One end of the first tooth condition 7 is located inside the second support block 5, and the other end of the first tooth condition 7 is inserted into the first support block 4. One end of the second tooth condition 8 is located inside the first support block 4, and the other end of the second tooth condition 8 is inserted into the second support block 5. An L-shaped insert 12 is provided below the first support block 4 and the second support block 5, and the L-shaped insert 12 is respectively inserted above the robot assembly 3.

[0023] In this embodiment, a first T-shaped groove 401 and a second T-shaped groove 501 are respectively provided in the middle of the upper part of the first support block 4 and the second support block 5. T-shaped block portions 601 are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower part of the connecting plate 6, and the T-shaped block portions 601 are respectively inserted into the sliding connection of the first T-shaped groove 401 and the second T-shaped groove 501.

[0024] Furthermore, a support column 9 is fixedly connected to the lower center of the connecting plate 6, and the support column 9 is inserted into the middle of the upper part of the rotating connecting gear 10. At the same time, a rotating column 11 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the gear 10. The support column 9, the gear 10 and the rotating column 11 are all placed between the first support block 4 and the second support block 5.

[0025] A connecting plate 6 is provided above the first support block 4 and the second support block 5. The connecting plate 6 connects the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 into a whole, so that the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 move together on the track assembly 1.

[0026] Furthermore, one end of the second tooth condition 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner end of the first support block 4, and a first limiting groove 402 is provided on the other side of the inner end of the first support block 4.

[0027] Furthermore, one end of the first tooth condition 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner end of the second support block 5, and a second limiting groove 502 is provided on the other side of the inner end of the second support block 5.

[0028] Furthermore, the other end of the second tooth condition 8 is inserted into the second limiting groove 502 of the sliding connection, and the other end of the first tooth condition 7 is inserted into the first limiting groove 402 of the sliding connection.

[0029] The first support block 4 and the second support block 5 are respectively provided with a second tooth condition 8 and a first tooth condition 7 at their inner ends, and both the first tooth condition 7 and the second tooth condition 8 are engaged with the gear component 10. When the gear component 10 rotates, the first tooth condition 7 and the second tooth condition 8 can be pulled closer to each other or moved further apart, and the distance between the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 can be enlarged or reduced.

[0030] Furthermore, L-shaped inserts 12 are fixedly connected below both the first support block 4 and the second support block 5, and the two L-shaped inserts 12 are symmetrical.

[0031] Furthermore, a positioning plug-in 301 is provided above the robot component 3, and the horizontal section below the sliding connection L-shaped plug 12 is inserted into the positioning plug-in 301.

[0032] After an L-shaped insert 12 is provided below the first support block 4 and the second support block 5, the L-shaped insert 12 is inserted into the positioning plug 301 above the robot component 3, so that the robot component 3 moves together with the first support block 4 and the second support block 5.

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] A drive assembly 2, consisting of a first support block 4 and a second support block 5, is installed inside the track assembly 1, allowing the entire drive assembly 2 to move on the track assembly 1. A connecting plate 6 is provided above the first support block 4 and the second support block 5, and a T-shaped block portion 601 is provided below the connecting plate 6, which respectively engages with the first support block 4 and the second support block 5. The connecting plate 6 forms the two into a whole, and the distance between the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 is variable. A second tooth condition 8 and a first tooth condition 7 are respectively provided on the inner side of the first support block 4 and the second support block 5. A support column 9, a gear component 10, and a rotating column 11 are respectively provided below the middle of the connecting plate 6. At the same time, the gear component 10 meshes with the first tooth condition 7 and the second tooth condition 8 respectively. After the rotating column 11 rotates, the gear component 10 causes the first tooth condition 7 and the second tooth condition 8 to move, thereby bringing the first support block 4 and the second support block 5 closer or further apart. This allows it to adapt to different models of track assemblies 1.

[0035] In addition, L-shaped inserts 12 are provided below the first support block 4 and the second support block 5, and the L-shaped inserts 12 are inserted into the positioning plug 301 above the robot component 3, so that the robot component 3 can be easily installed and disassembled with the entire drive component 2, and can move together on the track component 1.

[0036] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0037] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The scope of protection of this application is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this application within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A suspended track robot, comprising a track assembly (1), a drive assembly (2), and a robot assembly (3), characterized in that: The drive assembly (2) includes a first support block (4) and a second support block (5), both of which are equipped with drive wheels and are suspended within the track assembly (1). A connecting plate (6) is provided above both the first support block (4) and the second support block (5), and a support column (9), a gear component (10), and a rotating column (11) are respectively provided below the center of the connecting plate (6). The gear component (10) has a first tooth condition (7) meshing with its two sides. The second tooth condition (8) has one end of the first tooth condition (7) located inside the second support block (5) and the other end of the first tooth condition (7) inserted into the first support block (4). The second tooth condition (8) has one end located inside the first support block (4) and the other end of the second tooth condition (8) inserted into the second support block (5). Both the first support block (4) and the second support block (5) have L-shaped inserts (12) below them, and the L-shaped inserts (12) are respectively inserted above the robot assembly (3).

2. The suspended track robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support block (4) and the second support block (5) are respectively provided with a first T-shaped groove (401) and a second T-shaped groove (501) in the middle of the upper part. The connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the T-shaped block part (601) on both sides below, and the T-shaped block part (601) is respectively inserted into the sliding connection of the first T-shaped groove (401) and the second T-shaped groove (501).

3. A suspended track robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting plate (6) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower part of the support column (9), and the support column (9) is inserted into the middle of the upper part of the rotating connecting gear (10). At the same time, the gear (10) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the rotating column (11). The support column (9), the gear (10) and the rotating column (11) are all placed between the first support block (4) and the second support block (5).

4. A suspended track robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first support block (4) is fixedly connected to one end of the second tooth condition (8) on one side of its inner end, and a first limiting groove (402) is provided on the other side of its inner end.

5. A suspended track robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second support block (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the first tooth condition (7) on one side of its inner end, and a second limiting groove (502) is provided on the other side of its inner end.

6. A suspended track robot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The other end of the second tooth condition (8) is inserted into the second limiting groove (502) of the sliding connection, and the other end of the first tooth condition (7) is inserted into the first limiting groove (402) of the sliding connection.

7. A suspended track robot according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the first support block (4) and the second support block (5) are fixedly connected to L-shaped plugs (12), and the two L-shaped plugs (12) are symmetrical.

8. A suspended track robot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The robot component (3) is provided with a positioning plug (301) on top, and the horizontal section below the sliding connection L-shaped plug (12) is inserted into the positioning plug (301).