Rail cleaning equipment for rail transit

By designing a track cleaning device driven by a U-shaped plate and a worm gear system, and combining it with a booster water pump and an air pump for cleaning fluid spraying, the problems of rapid brush roller wear and large device size have been solved, achieving a highly efficient and adaptable track cleaning effect.

CN223893304UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10SUZHOU RAIL TRANSIT OPERATION CO LTD OPERATION BRANCH NO 1
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Application Number
CN202520484072.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-19

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Technical Problem

Existing track cleaning equipment suffers from rapid wear of the brush rollers, lacks adjustability, and has a large size, making it unsuitable for different track spacings and shapes, thus affecting cleaning efficiency and portability.

Method used

A track cleaning device was designed, comprising a U-shaped plate, a drive wheel, a water tank, an arc-shaped pipe, and a nozzle. The device uses a drive motor to drive a worm gear and worm wheel system to move the device on the track. Combined with a booster water pump and an air pump, cleaning liquid is sprayed out through the arc-shaped pipe nozzle, adapting to different track shapes and cleaning efficiently.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high cleaning efficiency, simple structure, small size, adaptability to various track shapes, and quick removal of dust and oil stains, thus improving the adaptability and portability of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses track cleaning equipment for track traffic, which comprises a track and a U-shaped plate mounted outside the track, a driving wheel is mounted between auxiliary traveling wheels, a water tank is fixedly mounted in the center of the top end of a connecting plate, and a spray head is fixedly connected onto an arc-shaped pipe. A driving motor drives a worm to enable a movable worm gear to drive a shaft rod to rotate, the shaft rod drives a driving wheel to enable the device to advance on a rail, under the action of a torsional spring, a positioning plate extrudes the center of the rail, a positioning wheel on the positioning plate is attached to the rail, cleaning liquid is injected into a water tank, and an air pump in the water tank is started to pressurize the interior of the water tank. The booster water pump is started to enable the cleaning liquid to flow into the arc-shaped pipe along the water pipe, the cleaning liquid in the arc-shaped pipe is sprayed out from the spray head at a high speed, and therefore the track is rapidly cleaned, dust, oil stains and the like attached to the track are removed, and the device is simple in structure, small in size, high in cleaning efficiency and high in adaptability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of track cleaning technology, and more specifically, to a track cleaning device for rail transit. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of urban rail transit, the frequency of train operation is increasing, and various debris, dust, oil stains and other pollutants easily accumulate on the tracks. The presence of these pollutants not only affects the safety of train operation, such as causing accelerated wear of train wheelsets and reduced braking performance, but also shortens the service life of tracks and related equipment.

[0003] Patent CN 222120081 U discloses a track cleaning device for rail transit, belonging to the field of rail transit technology. It includes a base plate with two support frames on its front side. A cleaning component is housed within each support frame. A protective frame is located on the side of each support frame, housing a motor connected to the cleaning component. A striking component is also located within the protective frame, overlapping the cleaning component. A transmission component is located on the side of the cleaning component. This track cleaning device for rail transit, through the arrangement of a motor, rotating rod, brush roller, cam, striking rod, and connecting plate, allows the motor to drive the brush roller to clean the rails. Simultaneously, the striking vibration of the striking rod against the brush roller maintains the cleanliness of the brush roller itself, thus ensuring the normal operation of the rail transit system.

[0004] The aforementioned device uses brush rollers to clean the tracks. The brush rollers wear down very quickly when in contact with the rails. Furthermore, the device is not adjustable and therefore cannot be adjusted according to track spacing, track shape, etc. The device is also quite bulky and not easy to carry.

[0005] No effective solutions have yet been proposed to address the problems in the relevant technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a track cleaning device for rail transit to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0007] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A track cleaning device for rail transit includes a track and a U-shaped plate installed outside the track. An auxiliary travel wheel is installed at the top inner side of the U-shaped plate, and a drive wheel is installed between the auxiliary travel wheels. A connecting plate is installed at the top of the U-shaped plate, and a water tank is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the connecting plate. A booster pump is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank, and a water pipe is fixedly connected to the outlet of the booster pump. An arc-shaped pipe is fixedly installed at the other end of the water pipe, and a nozzle is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe. A handle is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the U-shaped plate is provided in a group, the connecting plate is arranged in an H-shape, and the U-shaped plate and the connecting plate are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the drive wheel, a worm gear is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft, a worm is meshed with the outer side of the worm gear, and a drive motor is installed at the end of the worm.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a protective plate is installed on the outside of the worm wheel, worm, and drive motor, and the worm wheel and worm are rotatably connected to the protective plate.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the water tank is provided with batteries on the front and rear sides, and a controller is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank. The controller includes a microcontroller, an oscillation circuit, a power management module, a remote control module, and an encoding module.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a miniature air pump is installed inside the water tank, the arc-shaped tube is fixed to the water tank by a fixing rod, and the nozzles are arranged at equal intervals around the circumference.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a positioning plate is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate, a torsion spring is installed between the positioning plate and the U-shaped plate, and a positioning wheel is rotatably connected to the inner side of the end of the positioning plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention utilizes a U-shaped plate, drive wheel, water tank, arc-shaped pipe, and nozzle to place the device on a track. A drive motor drives a worm gear, which in turn drives a rotating shaft. This shaft, in turn, drives the drive wheel, propelling the device along the track. A torsion spring presses a positioning plate against the center of the track, causing the positioning wheel to engage with the track, ensuring stability and adaptability to various track shapes. Cleaning fluid is injected into the water tank, and an internal air pump pressurizes the tank. A booster pump then directs the cleaning fluid through a water pipe into the arc-shaped pipe. The cleaning fluid within the arc-shaped pipe is then sprayed at high speed from the nozzle, rapidly cleaning the track and removing dust, oil, and other contaminants. This device is simple in structure, small in size, highly efficient, and highly adaptable. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a track cleaning device for rail transit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a positioning plate and positioning wheel for a rail cleaning device used in rail transit, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the auxiliary travel wheel and drive wheel of a track cleaning device for rail transit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a worm gear and worm wheel for a rail cleaning device used in rail transit, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an arc-shaped pipe and a nozzle for a rail cleaning device used in rail transit, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Track; 2. U-shaped plate; 21. Auxiliary travel wheel; 22. Drive wheel; 23. Shaft; 24. Worm gear; 25. Worm; 26. Drive motor; 27. Guard plate; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Water tank; 5. Storage battery; 6. Controller; 7. Booster pump; 8. Water pipe; 9. Arc pipe; 10. Nozzle; 11. Handle; 12. Positioning plate; 13. Torsion spring; 14. Positioning wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a track cleaning device for rail transit is provided.

[0027] Please refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 1-5 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a track cleaning device for rail transit includes a track 1 and a U-shaped plate 2 installed outside the track 1. An auxiliary travel wheel 21 is installed at the top inner side of the U-shaped plate 2, and a drive wheel 22 is installed between the auxiliary travel wheels 21. A connecting plate 3 is installed at the top of the U-shaped plate 2, and a water tank 4 is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the connecting plate 3. A booster water pump 7 is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank 4, and a water pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the outlet of the booster water pump 7. An arc-shaped pipe 9 is fixedly installed at the other end of the water pipe 8, and a nozzle 10 is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe 9. A handle 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank 4.

[0028] The device is placed on track 1, with U-shaped plate 2 fastened to the outside of track 1. The drive motor 26 is turned on to drive the worm gear 25 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 24 to rotate. The worm wheel 24 drives the shaft 23 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive wheel 22 to move. The drive wheel 22 allows the device to move on track 1. Under the action of torsion spring 13, the positioning plate 12 is pressed against the center of track 1, and the positioning wheel 14 on it is in contact with track 1, so that the device remains stable during movement and can adapt to track shapes. Cleaning liquid is injected into water tank 4, and the air pump inside is turned on to pressurize the tank. The booster water pump 7 is turned on to allow the cleaning liquid to flow into the arc-shaped pipe 9 through water pipe 8. The cleaning liquid in the arc-shaped pipe 9 is sprayed out at high speed from nozzle 10, thereby quickly cleaning track 1 and removing dust, oil, and other contaminants attached to track 1. This device has a simple structure, small size, high cleaning efficiency, and high adaptability.

[0029] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, the U-shaped plate 2 is provided in 4 sets, the connecting plate 3 is arranged in an H shape, and the U-shaped plate 2 and the connecting plate 3 are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0030] The U-shaped plate 2 supports the water tank 4, battery 5, etc., and also allows the device to remain as a whole.

[0031] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a shaft 23 is fixedly connected to the center of the drive wheel 22, a worm gear 24 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the shaft 23, a worm 25 is meshed with the outer side of the worm gear 24, a drive motor 26 is installed at the end of the worm 25, and a guard plate 27 is installed on the outer side of the worm gear 24, the worm 25 and the drive motor 26. The worm gear 24 and the worm 25 are rotatably connected to the guard plate 27.

[0032] Turning on the drive motor 26 causes the worm gear 25 to rotate, which in turn causes the worm wheel 24 to rotate. The worm wheel 24 then causes the shaft 23 to rotate, which in turn causes the drive wheel 22 to move. The drive wheel 22 allows the device to travel on the track 1.

[0033] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, the water tank 4 is provided with batteries 5 on the front and rear sides, and a controller 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank 4. The controller 6 includes a microcontroller, an oscillation circuit, a power management module, a remote control module and an encoding module.

[0034] This allows the device to be remotely controlled.

[0035] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a miniature air pump is installed inside the water tank 4, the arc-shaped pipe 9 is fixed to the water tank 4 by a fixing rod, and the nozzles 10 are arranged at equal intervals around the circumference.

[0036] This ensures sufficient pressure inside the water tank, which, combined with the booster pump 7, allows the cleaning solution to be sprayed out at high speed and high pressure.

[0037] In one embodiment, please refer to the appendix to the specification. Figure 1-5 As a further embodiment of this utility model, a positioning plate 12 is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate 2, a torsion spring 13 is installed between the positioning plate 12 and the U-shaped plate 2, and a positioning wheel 14 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the end of the positioning plate 12.

[0038] This allows the U-shaped plate 2 to be positioned correctly.

[0039] In use, the device is placed on the track 1, with the U-shaped plate 2 fastened to the outside of the track 1. The drive motor 26 is turned on to drive the worm gear 25 to rotate, which in turn drives the worm wheel 24 to rotate. The worm wheel 24 drives the shaft 23 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive wheel 22 to move. The drive wheel 22 allows the device to move on the track 1. Under the action of the torsion spring 13, the positioning plate 12 is pressed against the center of the track 1, and the positioning wheel 14 on it is in contact with the track 1, so that the device remains stable during movement and can adapt to various track shapes. Cleaning liquid is injected into the water tank 4, and the air pump inside is turned on to pressurize the tank. The booster water pump 7 is turned on to allow the cleaning liquid to flow into the arc-shaped pipe 9 through the water pipe 8. The cleaning liquid in the arc-shaped pipe 9 is sprayed out at high speed from the nozzle 10, thereby quickly cleaning the track 1 and removing dust, oil, and other contaminants attached to the track 1. This device has a simple structure, small size, high cleaning efficiency, and high adaptability.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A track cleaning device for rail transit, comprising a track (1) and a U-shaped plate (2) installed outside the track (1), characterized in that: An auxiliary travel wheel (21) is installed on the inner top of the U-shaped plate (2), and a drive wheel (22) is installed between the auxiliary travel wheels (21). A connecting plate (3) is installed on the top of the U-shaped plate (2), and a water tank (4) is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the connecting plate (3). A booster pump (7) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank (4), and a water pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the outlet of the booster pump (7). An arc-shaped pipe (9) is fixedly installed at the other end of the water pipe (8), and a nozzle (10) is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped pipe (9). A handle (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the water tank (4).

2. The track cleaning equipment for rail transit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped plate (2) is provided in 4 sets, the connecting plate (3) is arranged in an H shape, and the U-shaped plate (2) and the connecting plate (3) are fixedly connected by bolts.

3. A track cleaning device for rail transit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shaft (23) is fixedly connected to the center of the drive wheel (22), a worm gear (24) is fixedly connected to the outside of the shaft (23), a worm (25) is meshed with the outside of the worm gear (24), and a drive motor (26) is installed at the end of the worm (25).

4. A track cleaning device for rail transit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The worm wheel (24), worm (25) and drive motor (26) are fitted with a guard plate (27), and the worm wheel (24) and worm (25) are rotatably connected to the guard plate (27).

5. A track cleaning device for rail transit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (4) is equipped with batteries (5) on both the front and rear sides. A controller (6) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank (4). The controller (6) includes a microcontroller, an oscillation circuit, a power management module, a remote control module, and an encoding module.

6. A track cleaning device for rail transit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A miniature air pump is installed inside the water tank (4), the arc-shaped tube (9) is fixed to the water tank (4) by a fixing rod, and the nozzles (10) are arranged at equal intervals around the circumference.

7. A track cleaning device for rail transit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning plate (12) is rotatably installed on the inner side of the lower end of the U-shaped plate (2), and a torsion spring (13) is installed between the positioning plate (12) and the U-shaped plate (2). A positioning wheel (14) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the end of the positioning plate (12).

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