Foldable low-wind-resistance high-speed train pantograph
By combining a foldable design with cleaning components, the problems of wind resistance and wear on the pantograph of high-speed trains at different speeds are solved, enabling automatic adjustment and cleaning of the pantograph head, thus improving the reliability of the pantograph and the stability and efficiency of train operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing high-speed train pantographs cannot simultaneously ensure current collection stability and energy saving at different speeds, and the pantograph head length cannot change according to speed, leading to wind resistance and wear problems.
It features a foldable design and uses a motor-driven gear and rack transmission system to adjust the extension and retraction of the bow head. It is also equipped with a cleaning component to ensure the bow head is clean and improve its conductivity.
It enables automatic adjustment of the bow head length according to train speed, reducing wind resistance, extending service life, ensuring power receiving stability and cleanliness, and improving the safety and efficiency of high-speed train operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology for electric locomotives, and in particular to a foldable, low-drag, high-speed train pantograph. Background Technology
[0002] A foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph is a key piece of equipment meticulously developed to meet the demands of high-speed trains for efficient current collection and low wind resistance during high-speed operation. It aims to improve train stability, reduce energy consumption, and facilitate maintenance and storage. This foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph is widely used in various types of high-speed trains, significantly improving current collection quality and operating efficiency, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs, and providing strong support for the safe and efficient operation of high-speed trains. It is of great significance for promoting the development of the railway transportation industry towards higher speeds and greater energy efficiency and environmental protection.
[0003] Integrating aerodynamics, intelligent folding, and efficient power supply technologies, this pantograph provides a reliable guarantee for stable power intake for trains. Featuring a streamlined, low-drag structure, intelligent electric folding, an adaptive contact force control module, lightweight and high-strength materials, and a modular maintenance design, this pantograph is equipped with a fault warning function that can transmit operational status data to the ground monitoring center in real time. Compared with traditional pantographs, it improves power supply reliability and is widely applicable to high-speed trains with speeds exceeding 100 km / h. It is particularly significant for reducing train operating energy consumption and ensuring high-speed power supply safety.
[0004] When a train is traveling at high speed and requires stable current collection, the pantograph cannot extend sufficiently, resulting in insufficient contact length with the overhead contact line. This can lead to unstable current collection and affect power transmission efficiency. Conversely, when the train is running at low speed or entering a station, the pantograph maintains a large contact length, increasing air resistance, applying unnecessary pressure to the overhead contact line, aggravating wear between the pantograph and the contact line, and shortening the service life of both. Consequently, the pantograph may not be able to simultaneously meet the dual requirements of current collection stability and energy saving under different operating scenarios. Therefore, a foldable, low-wind-resistance high-speed train pantograph is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a foldable, low-wind-resistance high-speed train pantograph, which aims to improve the problem that the pantograph head length cannot be changed according to the train speed in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph includes a folding arm. A housing is fixedly connected to the top of the folding arm. Two racks are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing. Two limiting frames are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing. A sliding groove is formed on the inner wall of the limiting frame. A motor is slidably connected to the rear side of the limiting frame. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the drive end of the motor. A gear is fixedly connected to the front side of the rotating shaft. Two limiting frames are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing. A sliding plate is slidably connected to the front side of the limiting frame. Two rotating arms are rotatably connected to the top of the sliding plate. Multiple support blocks are rotatably connected to the top of each of the two rotating arms. Two support columns are fixedly connected to the right side of one of the support blocks. A rotating wheel is rotatably connected to the adjacent side of each of the two support columns. A base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the folding arm. A cleaning component for cleaning the pantograph head and pantograph head is formed at the top of the base.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] The cleaning component includes a second outer shell, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base. A support rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second outer shell. A second motor is slidably connected to the top of the support rod. A second gear is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor. A sliding column is fixedly connected to the left side of the second gear. A nozzle is fixedly connected to the left side of the sliding column. A limit ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding column. Two first protective shells are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second outer shell. A second protective shell is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first protective shell. A spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second protective shell.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0011] The two sliding plates are slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer casing, and the bottom end of the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the motor.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] The outer wall of the rotating shaft is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove, and the outer teeth of the gear and the outer teeth of the rack are meshed with each other.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] A rack two is fixedly connected to the left side of the support rod. The outer teeth of the gear two and the outer teeth of the rack two are meshed with each other. The bottom end of the protective shell one is fixedly connected to the top end of the support rod.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] The two springs are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 2 on their opposite sides. The inner wall of the outer casing 2 is provided with a sliding groove 2, and the outer wall of the sliding column is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 2.
[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0019] Two triangular plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing, and the outer side of the rotating wheel is in contact with the outer wall of the triangular plates;
[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0021] Each of the multiple support blocks has a bow head fixedly connected to its top, and the outer shell has a bow head fixedly connected to its top.
[0022] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0023] 1. In this utility model, the motor serves as the power source structure. After starting, it drives the rotating shaft and gear to rotate, thus operating the transmission structure. When gear and rack drive each other, the sliding plate moves, which in turn causes the support block to move horizontally via the rotating arm. The support column fixed on the right side of the support block provides support for the rotating wheel, ensuring the stable operation of the pantograph. This allows the telescopic pantograph head to be extended and retracted according to the train speed and the conditions of the overhead contact line, reducing wind resistance, improving the reliability and service life of the pantograph, and providing stable power reception and safe operation for high-speed trains.
[0024] 2. In this utility model, the second motor drives the second gear to rotate, which in turn moves the sliding column, allowing the nozzle on the left side of the sliding column to reach different positions on the pantograph head for cleaning. This achieves all-round cleaning of the pantograph head. The limiting ring, as a limiting structure, precisely limits the movement range of the sliding column, thereby achieving efficient and stable cleaning of the pantograph head, removing dirt and impurities, reducing wear, improving the conductivity and service life of the pantograph, and ensuring stable power supply for high-speed trains. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph proposed in this utility model.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding plate of a foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph proposed in this utility model.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support rod for a foldable, low-drag high-speed train pantograph proposed in this utility model.
[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.
[0030] Legend:
[0031] 1. Folding arm; 2. Outer shell 1; 3. Rack 1; 4. Limiting frame 1; 5. Slide groove 1; 6. Motor 1; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Gear 1; 9. Limiting frame 2; 10. Sliding plate; 11. Rotating arm; 12. Support block; 13. Support column; 14. Rotating wheel; 15. Triangular plate; 16. Base; 17. Outer shell 2; 18. Support rod; 19. Motor 2; 20. Gear 2; 21. Sliding column; 22. Nozzle; 23. Limiting ring; 24. Slide groove 2; 25. Protective shell 1; 26. Protective shell 2; 27. Spring; 28. Bow head 1; 29. Bow head 2; 30. Rack 2. Detailed Implementation
[0032] 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.
[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The present invention provides an embodiment of a foldable, low-wind-resistance high-speed train pantograph, including a folding arm 1, which can realize the folding and unfolding of the pantograph. The top of the folding arm 1 is fixedly connected to a shell 2, which provides protection for internal components such as racks, motors, and gears. Two racks 3 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 2, and two limiting frames 4 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 2. The inner wall of the limiting frames 4 is provided with a sliding groove 5.
[0034] Limiting frame 4 and slide 5 provide guidance and limit for motor 6. Motor 6 is slidably connected to the rear side of limiting frame 4. Rotating shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the drive end of motor 6. Gear 8 is fixedly connected to the front side of rotating shaft 7. Motor 6 serves as a power source. After starting, it drives rotating shaft 7 and gear 8 to rotate. Two limiting frames 9 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of outer shell 2.
[0035] A sliding plate 10 is slidably connected to the front side of the limiting frame 2 9. The limiting frame 2 9 plays a limiting and guiding role for the sliding plate 10. Two rotating arms 11 are rotatably connected to the top of the sliding plate 10. Multiple support blocks 12 are rotatably connected to the top of each of the two rotating arms 11. When the gear 1 8 and the rack 1 3 are driven, the sliding plate 10 will be moved, and then the support blocks 12 will move horizontally through the rotating arms 11.
[0036] Reference Figure 5 Two support columns 13 are fixedly connected to the right side of one of the support blocks 12. A rotating wheel 14 is rotatably connected to the adjacent side of the two support columns 13. The support columns 13 provide support for the rotating wheels 14. A base 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the folding arm 1. The base 16 provides support for the cleaning components. A cleaning component for cleaning bow head 1 28 and bow head 29 is provided at the top of the base 16.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The cleaning component includes a second housing 17, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base 16. The second housing 17 provides protection and support for the components inside the cleaning component. A support rod 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second housing 17. A second motor 19 is slidably connected to the top of the support rod 18. The support rod 18 provides sliding support and guidance for the second motor 19. A gear 20 is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor 19. The second motor 19 serves as a power source and drives the gear 20 to rotate.
[0038] To provide power for subsequent cleaning actions, a sliding column 21 is fixedly connected to the left side of gear 20, and a nozzle 22 is fixedly connected to the left side of sliding column 21. The rotation of gear 20 drives sliding column 21 to move, so that nozzle 22 can reach different positions of the bow head for cleaning.
[0039] A limiting ring 23 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding column 21. The limiting ring 23 limits the movement range of the sliding column 21. Two protective shells 25 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 27. A protective shell 26 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the protective shell 25. A spring 27 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the protective shell 26. When the sliding column 21 vibrates or is impacted during movement, the spring 27 can absorb energy.
[0040] Reference Figures 2 to 4 The two sliding plates 10 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 2 on their opposite sides. The bottom end of the sliding plate 10 is fixedly connected to the top end of the motor 6. The outer casing 2 provides a sliding track for the sliding plate 10, so that the movement of the motor 6 can drive the sliding plate 10 to move. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide groove 5. The slide groove 5 plays a guiding and limiting role for the rotating shaft 7. The outer teeth of the gear 8 are meshed with the outer teeth of the rack 3.
[0041] The rotational motion of gear 20 is converted into the linear motion of sliding plate 10. A rack 20 is fixedly connected to the left side of support rod 18. The external teeth of gear 20 and rack 20 are meshed with each other, converting the rotational motion of gear 20 into the linear motion of nozzle 22. The bottom end of protective shell 25 is fixedly connected to the top end of support rod 18. The two opposite sides of spring 27 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of outer shell 27. When sliding column 21 moves;
[0042] Spring 27 can absorb the lateral vibration and impact of sliding column 21. The inner wall of outer shell 2 17 is provided with sliding groove 24. The outer wall of sliding column 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of sliding groove 24. Sliding groove 24 provides a precise sliding track for sliding column 21. Two triangular plates 15 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of outer shell 1 2. The outer side of rotating wheel 14 is in contact with the outer wall of triangular plate 15. The contact between rotating wheel 14 and triangular plate 15 can guide the movement direction of rotating wheel 14. The top of multiple support blocks 12 is fixedly connected with bow head 28. The top of outer shell 1 2 is fixedly connected with bow head 29. Bow head 29 can be used as an extension of bow head 28.
[0043] Working principle: When motor 6 drives gear 8 to rotate clockwise, gear 8 drives sliding plate 10 to move to the right along the track of rack 3. Rotating shaft 7 slides to the right on the inner wall of slide groove 5. Sliding plate 10 drives rotating arm 11 to move to the right. Rotating arm 11 drives support block 12 and bow head 28 to move to the right. Rotating wheel 14 contacts the inclined surface of triangle plate 15. Rotating wheel 14 drives support block 12 to move upward through support column 13. At the same time, rotating arm 11 rotates counterclockwise. Due to the influence of sliding plate 10 and rotating wheel 14, bow head 28 moves to the upper right. When bow head 28 moves to be parallel with bow head 29, the extension operation of bow head 28 is completed.
[0044] When motor 6 drives gear 8 to rotate counterclockwise, gear 8 moves sliding plate 10 to the left along the track of rack 3. Rotating shaft 7 slides to the left on the inner wall of slide groove 5. Sliding plate 10 moves rotating arm 11 to the left. Rotating arm 11 moves support block 12 and bow head 28 to the left. Rotating wheel 14 moves along the inclined surface of triangle plate 15. Rotating wheel 14 moves support block 12 downward through support column 13. At the same time, rotating arm 11 rotates clockwise. Due to the influence of sliding plate 10 and rotating wheel 14, bow head 28 moves to the lower left. When bow head 28 is completely moved into the inside of outer shell 2, the bow head 28 storage operation is completed.
[0045] When motor 219 drives gear 20 to rotate counterclockwise, another spring 27 releases its elastic force to provide forward assistance to motor 219. Gear 20 moves horizontally forward along the outer teeth of rack 230. Gear 20 drives nozzle 22 to slide forward along the inner wall of slide groove 24. When the front of motor 219 contacts protective shell 26, it drives protective shell 26 to move forward. Spring 27 is compressed and provides cushioning for motor 219. At this time, the cleaning operation on the front side is completed.
[0046] When motor 219 drives gear 20 to rotate clockwise, spring 27 releases its elastic force to provide rearward assistance to motor 219. Gear 20 moves horizontally to the rear along the outer teeth of rack 230. Gear 20 drives nozzle 22 to slide to the rear along the inner wall of slide groove 24. When the rear of motor 219 contacts another protective shell 26, it drives the other protective shell 26 to move to the rear. Another spring 27 is compressed and provides cushioning for motor 219. At this time, the cleaning operation to the rear is completed.
[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable low-drag pantograph for high-speed trains, comprising a folding arm (1), characterized in that: The top end of the folding arm (1) is fixedly connected with a shell one (2), the inner wall of the shell one (2) is fixedly connected with two racks one (3), the inner wall of the shell one (2) is fixedly connected with two limit boxes one (4), the inner wall of the limit box one (4) is provided with a sliding groove one (5), the rear side of the limit box one (4) is slidably connected with a motor one (6), the driving end of the motor one (6) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft (7), the front side of the rotating shaft (7) is fixedly connected with a gear one (8), the inner wall of the shell one (2) is fixedly connected with two limit boxes two (9), the front side of the limit box two (9) is slidably connected with a sliding plate (10), the top end of the sliding plate (10) is rotatably connected with two rotating arms (11), the top end of the two rotating arms (11) is rotatably connected with a plurality of supporting blocks (12), the right side of one of the supporting blocks (12) is fixedly connected with two supporting columns (13), the proximal side of the two supporting columns (13) is rotatably connected with a rotating wheel (14), the bottom end of the folding arm (1) is fixedly connected with a base (16), the top end of the base (16) is provided with a cleaning assembly for cleaning a bow one (28) and a bow two (29).
2. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly comprises a shell two (17), the bottom end of the shell two (17) is fixedly connected to the top end of the base (16), the inner wall of the shell two (17) is fixedly connected with a supporting rod (18), the top end of the supporting rod (18) is slidably connected with a motor two (19), the driving end of the motor two (19) is fixedly connected with a gear two (20), the left side of the gear two (20) is fixedly connected with a sliding column (21), the left side of the sliding column (21) is fixedly connected with a nozzle (22), the outer wall of the sliding column (21) is fixedly connected with a limiting ring (23), the inner wall of the shell two (17) is fixedly connected with two protective shells one (25), the inner wall of the protective shell one (25) is slidably connected with a protective shell two (26), the inner wall of the protective shell two (26) is fixedly connected with a spring (27).
3. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distal sides of the two sliding plates (10) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the shell one (2), and the bottom end of the sliding plate (10) is fixedly connected to the top end of the motor one (6).
4. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating shaft (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove one (5), and the external teeth of the gear one (8) are meshingly connected with the external teeth of the rack one (3).
5. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left side of the supporting rod (18) is fixedly connected with a rack two (30), the external teeth of the gear two (20) and the external teeth of the rack two (30) are meshingly connected, and the bottom end of the protective shell one (25) is fixedly connected to the top end of the supporting rod (18).
6. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distal sides of the two springs (27) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell two (17), the inner wall of the shell two (17) is provided with a sliding groove two (24), and the outer wall of the sliding column (21) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove two (24).
7. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the shell one (2) is fixedly connected with two triangular plates (15), and the outer part of the rotating wheel (14) is in contact with the outer wall of the triangular plate (15).
8. The foldable low-drag high-speed train pantograph according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of each of the plurality of supporting blocks (12) is fixedly connected with an arcuate head one (28), and the top end of the shell one (2) is fixedly connected with an arcuate head two (29).