Apron board for railway rolling stock
By introducing sliding retraction components and buffer components into the skirts of railway locomotives and rolling stock, the impact problem during high-speed operation has been solved, achieving higher protection performance and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The skirts of existing railway locomotives and rolling stock are susceptible to impact from flying objects at high speeds, which can cause local dents and deformations, reduce structural integrity, and potentially expose internal pipe components, thus affecting driving safety.
A skirt structure including a sliding retraction component and a buffer component was designed. The sliding retraction component ensures the stability of the panel body during retraction, while the buffer component buffers the impact force. The impact force is reduced by the coordinated work of components such as the sliding plate, buffer pad, airbag, and spring damping shock absorber.
It improves the protective performance of the skirt at high speeds, protects the internal piping components of the vehicle, and enhances the practicality and safety of the skirt.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of skirt boards, and particularly relates to a skirt board for railway locomotives and vehicles. Background Art
[0002] During the operation of vehicles, the speed is relatively high. To prevent damage to the underbody components caused by environmental factors such as sand, wind, rain, snow, and flying foreign objects, skirt boards are installed under the side walls of the vehicle body to protect other components under the vehicle from being damaged by unknown foreign objects, and to improve the running safety and reliability of the train. Currently, most of the skirt boards used on railway locomotives and vehicles are formed by welding existing steel sections such as angle steel and panels into one body. For the skirt boards with this structure, the angle steel is welded to the panel through conventional welding processes. To meet the required strength of the skirt board, a large amount of angle steel is used, resulting in a relatively thick skirt board, which leads to a large weight of the skirt board. At the same time, the conventional welding method results in low processing accuracy of the skirt board, poor surface quality of the product, and poor surface flatness. Therefore, providing a skirt board with high surface flatness, high strength, and light weight is a problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art.
[0003] To solve the above technical problems, Chinese Patent No. CN206983991U in the prior art discloses a skirt board for railway locomotives and vehicles, which includes a rib plate and a panel: the rib plate and the panel are welded into one body: the rib plate adopts a "U" - shaped profile structure, the rib plate includes a longitudinal rib plate and a transverse rib plate and is integrally press - formed, the arc - shaped bending plate and the flat plate of the panel are integrally press - formed, and the rib plate and the panel are also press - formed through a special tooling.
[0004] Although the above - mentioned prior - art solution improves the strength of the skirt board and greatly reduces the raw material thickness of the rib plate and the panel, when the vehicle is running at a high speed, the flying objects from the outside are likely to cause a large impact force on the skirt board, and the impact force will cause local depression and deformation of the skirt board. The integrity of the structure at the depression and deformation part decreases. If it is hit again, it is likely to be damaged, resulting in the exposure of the internal pipeline components, thus affecting the running safety. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a skirt board for railway locomotives and vehicles to solve the problem proposed in the above background art that when the vehicle is running at a high speed, the flying objects from the outside are likely to cause a large impact force on the skirt board, and the impact force will cause local depression and deformation of the skirt board. The integrity of the structure at the depression and deformation part decreases. If it is hit again, it is likely to be damaged, resulting in the exposure of the internal pipeline components, thus affecting the running safety.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] A skirt for railway locomotives and rolling stock includes a skirt frame, a panel body slidably connected to one end of the inner side of the skirt frame, a mounting frame snapped onto one side of the outer wall of the panel body via a positioning component, a deflection wheel rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting frame, and a protective mechanism installed between the panel body and the skirt frame. The protective mechanism includes a sliding retraction component and a buffer component. The sliding retraction component is used to ensure the stability of the panel body when it retracts, and the buffer component is used to buffer the impact force transmitted to the panel body.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sliding retraction assembly includes a fixed cover installed on one side of the inner wall of the skirt frame. An extension groove is provided on one side of the fixed cover. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed cover. A buffer pad is slidably connected to the other side of the inner wall of the skirt frame. The buffer pad is made of rubber. One side of the buffer pad is fixedly connected to one side of the panel body. The length of the buffer pad is greater than the length of the panel body. An airbag is installed on the inner wall of the skirt frame inside the fixed cover.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the buffer assembly includes positioning plates installed at both ends of the outer wall of the sliding plate near the extension groove. Spring damping shock absorbers are installed on the opposite surfaces of the two sets of positioning plates. First connecting plates are installed on the opposite ends of the two sets of spring damping shock absorbers. Second connecting plates are rotatably connected to the opposite ends of the two sets of first connecting plates.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a third connecting plate is rotatably connected between the two sets of second connecting plates, and the other end of the third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the buffer pad. Multiple sets of protective sleeves are arranged on the outer wall of the deflection wheel, and the protective sleeves are made of rubber.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the positioning component includes multiple sets of splicing seats arranged and installed on one end of the outer wall of the panel body. A locking block is installed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame, and a locking groove is opened on one side of the splicing seat. The locking block and the locking groove are slidably connected. An extrusion groove is opened inside the splicing seat on one side of the locking groove. An extrusion plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the extrusion groove. A return spring is installed between both ends of one side of the extrusion plate and the inner wall of the extrusion groove.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the cross-section of the extrusion plate is T-shaped, the cross-section of the card block is L-shaped, and the opposite ends of the card block and the extrusion plate are provided with inclined surfaces, and the slopes of the two sets of inclined surfaces are the same.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a pull rod is installed on one side of the extrusion plate between two sets of reset springs. The pull rod is slidably connected to the splicing seat. An operating groove is opened at one end of the top of the splicing seat. A pull ring is rotatably connected to one end of the pull rod extending into the inner side of the operating groove. A hanging rod is installed on one side of the inner wall of the operating groove.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] In this invention, the stability of the panel body is ensured when it retracts by the sliding retraction component, and the buffer component buffers the impact force transmitted to the panel body. The structure is simple and easy to operate, which further increases the protective performance of the skirt when the vehicle is traveling at high speed, protects the internal pipeline components of the vehicle, and improves the practicality of the skirt. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the skirt frame structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the splicing base of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the positioning component of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Skirt frame; 2. Panel body; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Deflector wheel; 5. Fixing cover; 6. Sliding plate; 7. Buffer pad; 8. Positioning plate; 9. Spring damping shock absorber; 10. First connecting plate; 11. Second connecting plate; 12. Third connecting plate; 13. Protective sleeve; 14. Splicing base; 15. Locking block; 16. Return spring; 17. Pull rod; 18. Extrusion plate; 19. Pull ring; 20. Hanging rod; 21. Airbag. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] Example:
[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0024] A skirt for railway locomotives and rolling stock includes a skirt frame 1. A panel body 2 is slidably connected to one end of the inner side of the skirt frame 1. A mounting frame 3 is snapped onto one side of the outer wall of the panel body 2 via a positioning component. A deflection wheel 4 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting frame 3. A protective mechanism is installed between the panel body 2 and the skirt frame 1. The protective mechanism includes a sliding retraction component and a buffer component. The sliding retraction component ensures the stability of the panel body 2 when it retracts, and the buffer component buffers the impact force transmitted to the panel body 2. In use, this device can ensure the stability of the panel body 2 when it retracts through the sliding retraction component and buffer the impact force transmitted to the panel body 2. It has a simple structure and is easy to operate, further increasing the protective performance of the skirt when the vehicle is traveling at high speed, protecting the internal pipeline components of the vehicle, and improving the practicality of the skirt.
[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the sliding retraction assembly includes a fixed cover 5 installed on one side of the inner wall of the skirt frame 1. An extension groove is provided on one side of the fixed cover 5. A sliding plate 6 is slidably connected to the inner side of the fixed cover 5. A buffer pad 7 is slidably connected to the other side of the inner wall of the skirt frame 1. The buffer pad 7 is made of rubber. One side of the buffer pad 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the panel body 2. The length of the buffer pad 7 is greater than the length of the panel body 2. An airbag 21 is installed on the inner wall of the skirt frame 1 inside the fixed cover 5. First, when an external object collides with the skirt frame 1 and the panel body 2, the object first contacts the protective sleeve 13 on the multiple sets of deflection wheels 4 on the outer wall of the panel body 2. The protective sleeve 13 deforms to initially relieve the force.
[0026] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the buffer assembly includes positioning plates 8 installed at both ends of the outer wall of the sliding plate 6 near the extension groove. Spring damping shock absorbers 9 are installed on the opposite surfaces of the two sets of positioning plates 8. First connecting plates 10 are installed on the opposite ends of the two sets of spring damping shock absorbers 9. Second connecting plates 11 are rotatably connected to the opposite ends of the two sets of first connecting plates 10. Then, the impact force continues to be transmitted to the panel body 2, forcing the panel body 2 to move back on the skirt frame 1. At the same time, the buffer pad 7 is subjected to force and moves back at any time. The third connecting plate 12 squeezes the two sets of second connecting plates 11 to deflect. The second connecting plates 11 then squeeze the spring damping shock absorbers 9 to retract and squeeze, and buffer and unload the force again.
[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a third connecting plate 12 is rotatably connected between the two sets of second connecting plates 11. The other end of the third connecting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the other side of the buffer pad 7. Multiple sets of protective sleeves 13 are arranged on the outer wall of the deflection wheel 4. The protective sleeves 13 are made of rubber. Furthermore, the sliding plate 6 moves inside the fixed cover 5 to compress the airbag 21 and cooperate with the two sets of spring damping shock absorbers 9 to provide auxiliary buffering, which greatly reduces the impact force generated when the object collides. The deflection wheel 4 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting frame 3 and can also rotate when a collision occurs. When the protective mechanism unloads and buffers, it deflects the direction of the object's movement to move it away from the panel body 2 and the skirt frame 1, which plays an auxiliary buffering and protective role.
[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the positioning component includes multiple sets of splicing seats 14 arranged and installed on one end of the outer wall of the panel body 2. A locking block 15 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame 3. A locking groove is opened on one side of the splicing seat 14. The locking block 15 and the locking groove are slidably connected. An extrusion groove is opened inside the splicing seat 14 on one side of the locking groove. An extrusion plate 18 is slidably connected to the inner side of the extrusion groove. Return springs 16 are installed between both ends of one side of the extrusion plate 18 and the inner wall of the extrusion groove. The cross-section of the extrusion plate 18 is T-shaped, and the cross-section of the locking block 15 is L-shaped. Sloping surfaces are opened at the opposite ends of the locking block 15 and the extrusion plate 18. The slopes of the two sets of slopes are the same. A pull rod 17 is installed on one side of the extrusion plate 18 between the two sets of return springs 16. The pull rod 17 is slidably connected to the splicing seat 14. An operating groove is opened at one end of the top of the splicing seat 14. The pull rod 17 extends to one end inside the operating groove and rotates. A pull ring 19 is connected to the moving part, and a hanging rod 20 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the operating groove. Furthermore, the mounting frame 3 is attached to the splicing seat 14, and the locking block 15 enters the inner side of the locking groove and contacts the extrusion plate 18. The inclined surfaces of the two abut against each other. As the locking block 15 continues to move, the extrusion plate 18 squeezes the two sets of return springs 16 to retract. After the locking block 15 is fully pushed in, the extrusion plate 18 is ejected by the two sets of return springs 16, allowing it to abut against the protruding end of the locking block 15 to fix the position of the deflection wheel 4. When the deflection wheel 4 needs to be removed for inspection and maintenance, the pull ring 19 can be fastened to drive the pull rod 17 to slide inside the splicing seat 14, driving the extrusion plate 18 away from the locking block 15, and the pull ring 19 can be deflected at a certain angle and hung on the hanging rod 20 for temporary positioning. At this time, the deflection wheel 4 can be removed for inspection and maintenance. After separation, the pull ring 19 can be removed from the hanging rod 20.
[0029] The implementation principle of a skirt for railway locomotives and rolling stock according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When an external object collides with the skirt frame 1 and the panel body 2, the object first contacts the protective sleeves 13 on the multiple sets of deflection wheels 4 on the outer wall of the panel body 2. The protective sleeves 13 deform to initially relieve the force, and the impact force continues to be transmitted towards the panel body 2, forcing the panel body 2 to move back on the skirt frame 1. At the same time, the buffer pad 7 is subjected to force and moves back at any time. The third connecting plate 12 squeezes the two sets of second connecting plates 11 to deflect, and the second connecting plates 11 squeeze the spring damping shock absorbers 9 to retract and squeeze, thus buffering and relieving the force again. The sliding plate 6 moves inside the fixed cover 5 to squeeze the airbag 21 and cooperate with the two sets of spring damping shock absorbers 9 to provide auxiliary buffering, which greatly reduces the impact force generated when the object collides. Moreover, the deflection wheels 4 are rotatably connected to the inner side of the mounting frame 3 and can also rotate when a collision occurs, thus relieving the impact force in the protective mechanism. When the force is buffered, the direction of the object's movement is deflected, causing it to move away from the panel body 2 and the skirt frame 1, which plays an auxiliary buffering and protective role. The mounting frame 3 is attached to the splicing seat 14, and the locking block 15 enters the inner side of the locking groove and contacts the extrusion plate 18. The inclined surfaces of the two abut against each other. As the locking block 15 continues to move, the extrusion plate 18 squeezes the two sets of return springs 16 to retract. After the locking block 15 is fully pushed in, the extrusion plate 18 is ejected by the two sets of return springs 16, allowing it to abut against the protruding end of the locking block 15 to fix the position of the deflection wheel 4. When the deflection wheel 4 needs to be removed for inspection and maintenance, the pull ring 19 can be fastened to drive the pull rod 17 to slide inside the splicing seat 14, causing the extrusion plate 18 to move away from the locking block 15, and the pull ring 19 can be deflected at a certain angle and hung on the hanging rod 20 for temporary positioning. At this time, the deflection wheel 4 can be removed for inspection and maintenance. After separation, the pull ring 19 can be removed from the hanging rod 20.
[0030] 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 skirt panel for a railway rolling stock, comprising a skirt panel frame (1), characterized in that: One end of the skirt frame (1) is slidably connected with a panel body (2), one side of the outer wall of the panel body (2) is clamped with a mounting frame (3) through a positioning assembly, the inner side of the mounting frame (3) is rotatably connected with a deflection wheel (4), a protection mechanism is installed between the panel body (2) and the skirt frame (1), the protection mechanism comprises a sliding retraction assembly and a buffer assembly, the sliding retraction assembly is used to ensure the stability of the panel body (2) when it is retracted, and the buffer assembly is used to buffer the impact force transmitted to the panel body (2).
2. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding retraction assembly comprises a fixed cover (5) installed on one side of the inner wall of the skirt frame (1), one side of the fixed cover (5) is provided with an extension groove, the inner side of the fixed cover (5) is slidably connected with a sliding plate (6), the other side of the inner wall of the skirt frame (1) is slidably connected with a buffer pad (7), the buffer pad (7) is made of rubber material, one side of the buffer pad (7) is fixedly connected with one side of the panel body (2), the length of the buffer pad (7) is greater than the length of the panel body (2), and the inner wall of the skirt frame (1) is provided with an air bag (21) on the inner side of the fixed cover (5).
3. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buffer assembly comprises a positioning plate (8) installed on the outer wall of the sliding plate (6) at both ends near the extension groove, the opposite surfaces of the two positioning plates (8) are provided with spring damping shock absorbers (9), the opposite ends of the two spring damping shock absorbers (9) are provided with first connecting plates (10), and the opposite ends of the two first connecting plates (10) are rotatably connected with second connecting plates (11).
4. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third connecting plate (12) is rotatably connected between the two second connecting plates (11), the other end of the third connecting plate (12) is fixedly connected with the other side of the buffer pad (7), and the outer wall of the deflection wheel (4) is arranged with a plurality of protective sleeves (13).
5. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 4, characterized in that: The positioning assembly comprises a plurality of splicing seats (14) arranged at one end of the outer wall of the panel body (2), one side of the outer wall of the mounting frame (3) is provided with a clamping block (15), one side of the splicing seat (14) is provided with a clamping groove, the clamping block (15) and the clamping groove are slidably connected, an extrusion groove is formed in one side of the splicing seat (14) inside the clamping groove, and an extrusion plate (18) is slidably connected to the inner side of the extrusion groove.
6. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross section of the extrusion plate (18) is T-shaped, the cross section of the clamping block (15) is L-shaped, the opposite ends of the clamping block (15) and the extrusion plate (18) are provided with inclined surfaces, and the slopes of the two inclined surfaces are the same.
7. A skirting panel for a railway rolling stock according to claim 6, characterized in that: A pull rod (17) is installed between the two reset springs (16) on one side of the extrusion plate (18), the pull rod (17) is slidably connected with the splicing seat (14), an operating groove is formed in one end of the top of the splicing seat (14), a pull ring (19) is rotatably connected to one end of the pull rod (17) extending to the inner side of the operating groove, and a hanging rod (20) is installed on one side of the inner wall of the operating groove.
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Railroad locomotive is skirtboard for vehicle
CN206983991U