Railway retarder installation height automatic measuring instrument
By designing an automatic height measuring instrument for railway deceleration tops, employing a roller and auxiliary wheel structure, and combining high-precision data acquisition and electronic sensors, the problems of large errors and high labor intensity of existing detection devices have been solved, achieving accurate measurement and efficient detection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing deceleration top mounting height detection devices suffer from large detection errors, high labor intensity, low efficiency, heavy detection vehicles, high power consumption, and inability to operate for extended periods.
An automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration tops was designed. It adopts a roller and auxiliary wheel structure, and is equipped with a high-precision data control acquisition card, an angle sensor and an electronic level alarm sensor. Combined with a touch screen industrial control all-in-one machine and an electronic tag reader, it can achieve accurate measurement and data management. It uses a large-capacity rechargeable lithium battery to provide stable power support.
It enables precise measurement of the installation height of the deceleration top, reduces the difficulty and error of manual operation, improves the detection efficiency, meets the needs of long-term continuous detection, and provides comprehensive and accurate data support.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway deceleration top detection technology, specifically an automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration tops. Background Technology
[0002] A railway speed reducer is a passive hydraulic speed regulating device for railway freight car marshalling. Installed on the rails, the rolling motion of the speed reducer's sliding cylinders during sledding forces the car body to decelerate. By arranging speed reducers in groups according to the car body weight and sledding speed, the cars can be safely coupled at a specified speed. The installation height of the speed reducer on the track is a crucial indicator of its safe and reliable operation. Too high a height can cause traffic accidents, while too low a height reduces the braking power of the speed reducer, allowing the cars to overspeed. Coupling cars exceeding the specified speed can damage the couplers and buffer devices, resulting in losses.
[0003] Existing height detection devices for deceleration jacks mostly rely on manual height measurement with a height gauge. This results in inconsistent measurement positions, large measurement errors, high labor intensity, and low accuracy and efficiency. Some marshalling yards use inspection cars that travel along the tracks for measurement, but these cars are heavy, require multiple people to carry them when they are put on the line, consume a lot of power while self-propelled, cannot operate for long periods, and have a limited number of jacks that can be inspected on a single charge.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration tops. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration tops, thereby solving the aforementioned problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration tops, comprising a rail, an automatic installation height detection industrial control box mounted on the top of the rail, a deceleration top to be measured mounted on the outer side of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box, a roller mounted on the lower end of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box for free rolling on the rail, a connecting rod mounted on the side of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box for connecting to an auxiliary wheel, the end of the rod being connected to the auxiliary wheel, a push rod for pushing the automatic installation height detection industrial control box being mounted on the upper rear of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box, and the automatic installation height detection industrial control box containing: a touch screen industrial control all-in-one computer, a high-precision data control acquisition card, an electronic tag reader / writer, an angle sensor, a height detection board, an electronic level alarm sensor, a position zeroing sensor, and a large-capacity rechargeable lithium battery.
[0007] Preferably, the industrial control chassis for automatic installation height detection is also equipped with an operation display panel, which includes a switch button, an alarm indicator light, and a USB data read / write interface.
[0008] Preferably, the side of the automatic installation height detection industrial control computer chassis is equipped with a power charging port.
[0009] Preferably, the industrial control box for automatic installation height detection is equipped with a height detection plate that can rotate with the height of the deceleration top being measured, and the contact part between the height detection plate and the deceleration top being measured is made of a wear-resistant and elastic material.
[0010] Preferably, the connecting rod is a telescopic structure, and its adjustable telescopic length ranges from 50 cm to 140 cm.
[0011] Preferably, the rollers and auxiliary wheels are made of non-slip rubber-plastic material.
[0012] Beneficial effects
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0014] (1) The automatic height measuring instrument for railway deceleration tops features rollers at the bottom of the automatic height detection control box, along with auxiliary wheels that can be connected to the side and a push rod at the rear, allowing the device to be freely pushed on the rails, greatly reducing the difficulty of manual handling and operation. Meanwhile, the integrated switch buttons, alarm indicator lights, USB data read / write interface, and power charging port on the side of the operation display panel simplify the usage process, facilitating quick start-up, monitoring of equipment status, data transmission, and charging by operators, significantly improving work efficiency.
[0015] (2) This automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration pylons is equipped with a high-precision data control acquisition card, an angle sensor, and an electronic level alarm sensor, forming a sophisticated detection system. The height detection plate can rotate with the height of the deceleration pylon being measured, ensuring that the scanned position is the highest point of the deceleration pylon installation height. This avoids the drawbacks of existing deceleration pylon installation height detection products, which repeatedly search for and determine the highest point of the installation height, resulting in long detection times and large errors. Furthermore, the contact parts are made of wear-resistant and elastic materials, which can ensure a good fit with the deceleration pylon and avoid wear affecting measurement accuracy. The electronic level alarm sensor monitors the level status of the equipment in real time, ensuring the accuracy of the measurement data. This achieves accurate measurement of the installation height of the deceleration pylons, effectively reducing human measurement errors and ensuring the installation quality of railway deceleration pylons.
[0016] (2) The railway deceleration pylon is equipped with an automatic height measuring instrument. The combination of a touch screen industrial control computer and an electronic tag reader enables intelligent data acquisition and management. The electronic tag reader can quickly read relevant information about the deceleration pylon, while the touch screen industrial control computer allows operators to intuitively view, record, and analyze measurement data. At the same time, the large-capacity rechargeable lithium battery provides stable power support for long-term operation of the equipment, meeting the continuous inspection needs of a large number of deceleration pylons along the railway line and providing comprehensive and accurate data support for railway maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detector of this utility model, illustrating its measurement principle.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the detection plate of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Rail; 2. Automatic height detection industrial control chassis; 201. Touch screen industrial control all-in-one computer; 202. High-precision data control acquisition card; 203. Electronic tag reader / writer; 204. Angle sensor; 205. Height detection board; 206. Electronic level alarm sensor; 207. Position zeroing sensor; 208. High-capacity rechargeable lithium battery; 3. Push rod; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Roller; 6. Measured deceleration top; 7. Auxiliary wheel. 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 1-3An automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of a railway deceleration top includes a rail 1, an automatic installation height detection control box 2 on the top of the rail 1, a deceleration top 6 to be measured on the outside of the automatic installation height detection control box 2, a roller 5 at the lower end of the automatic installation height detection control box 2 for free rolling on the rail, a connecting rod 4 on the side of the automatic installation height detection control box 2 for connecting to auxiliary wheels 7, an auxiliary wheel 7 connected to the end of the rod, a push rod 3 for pushing the automatic installation height detection control box 2 at the rear top, and the automatic installation height detection control box 2 contains: a touch screen industrial control all-in-one computer 201, a high-precision data control acquisition card 202, an electronic tag reader / writer 203, an angle sensor 204, a height detection board 205, an electronic level alarm sensor 206, a position zeroing sensor 207, and a large-capacity rechargeable lithium battery 208.
[0023] Furthermore, the automatic height detection industrial control chassis 2 is also equipped with an operation display panel on top, which includes a switch button, an alarm indicator light, and a USB data read / write interface.
[0024] It should be noted that the automatic height detection industrial control box 2 has a power charging port on its side. Below the box 2 is a height detection plate 205 that rotates with the height of the deceleration top 6 being measured. The contact part between the height detection plate 205 and the deceleration top 6 is made of a wear-resistant and elastic material. Traditional inspection vehicles require 2-3 people to transport and install them, while this device only requires a single person to push it with a push rod 3 to complete the inspection, without the need for a crane or railcar. The operator can quickly start the equipment using a one-button start / stop button. The electronic tag reader 203 automatically identifies the deceleration top number, achieving a closed-loop process of "single-person inspection + automatic data collection."
[0025] Specifically: the connecting rod 4 is a telescopic structure with an adjustable telescopic length range of 50 cm to 140 cm; the rollers 5 and auxiliary wheels 7 are made of non-slip rubber plastic; and electronic components such as the touch screen industrial control all-in-one computer 201 and the high-precision data control acquisition card 202 are modularly arranged in the industrial control chassis 2, with a volume only 1 / 3 of that of traditional testing equipment and a total weight of ≤10 kg, which is 84% lower than that of traditional testing vehicles.
[0026] Working principle: The operator holds the push rod 3 and pushes the automatic height detection control box 2, causing the rollers 5 and auxiliary wheels 7 to roll freely on the rail, moving the measuring instrument along the rail 1. The telescopic structure of the connecting rod 4, with a telescopic length range of 50-140 cm, allows for flexible adjustment of the position of the auxiliary wheels 7 according to actual conditions, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the measuring instrument's movement. The position zeroing sensor 207 sets the initial position at the start of measurement, providing a reference for subsequent measurements.
[0027] When the measuring instrument moves to the position of the measured deceleration top 6, the height detection plate 205 contacts the deceleration top. Because the height detection plate 205 can rotate with the height change of the measured deceleration top 6, and its contact part with the deceleration top is made of a wear-resistant and somewhat elastic material, it can closely fit the surface of the deceleration top, accurately sensing height changes. The height detection plate 205 transmits the height change information to the high-precision data control and acquisition card 202;
[0028] The high-precision data control acquisition card 202 collects height data from the height detection board 205. Simultaneously, the angle sensor 204 detects the current angle information of the measuring instrument, and the electronic level alarm sensor 206 monitors in real time whether the measuring instrument is level. If it is not level, an alarm is triggered via an alarm indicator light to remind the operator to adjust. All this data is transmitted to the touchscreen industrial control all-in-one computer 201 for comprehensive processing and analysis to calculate the accurate installation height of the measured deceleration top 6.
[0029] The electronic tag reader 203 can read the relevant electronic tag information of the deceleration top and integrate it with the measured height data. A high-capacity rechargeable lithium battery 208 powers the entire measuring instrument, ensuring its continuous and stable operation. Operators can control the start and stop of the measuring instrument via the power switch on the operation display panel and view the measurement results on the touchscreen industrial control all-in-one computer 201. Furthermore, the measurement data can be exported via a USB data read / write interface for convenient subsequent analysis and archiving; the power charging port on the side of the automatic height detection industrial control chassis 2 can be used to charge the lithium battery, ensuring the equipment is always available.
[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0031] 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. An automatic measuring instrument for the mounting height of railway deceleration tops, comprising rails (1), characterized in that: The top of the rail (1) is provided with an automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2), and the outside of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2) is provided with a measured deceleration top (6). The lower end of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2) is equipped with a roller (5) that can roll freely on the rail. The side of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2) is equipped with a connecting rod (4) that can be connected to an auxiliary wheel (7), and the end of the rod is connected to the auxiliary wheel (7). The rear upper part of the automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2) is equipped with a push rod (3) for pushing. The automatic installation height detection industrial control box (2) contains: a touch screen industrial control all-in-one machine (201), a high-precision data control acquisition card (202), an electronic tag reader (203), an angle sensor (204), a height detection board (205), an electronic level alarm sensor (206), a position zeroing sensor (207), and a large-capacity rechargeable lithium battery (208).
2. The automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration top according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation height automatic detection industrial control computer box (2) is also equipped with an operation display panel, which is equipped with a switch button, an alarm indicator light and a USB data read / write interface.
3. The automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration top according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the automatic height detection industrial control chassis (2) is equipped with a power charging port.
4. The automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration top according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic height detection industrial control box (2) is equipped with a height detection plate (205) that can rotate with the height of the measured deceleration top (6), and the contact part between the height detection plate (205) and the measured deceleration top (6) is made of a wear-resistant and elastic material.
5. The automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration top according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (4) is a telescopic structure, and its adjustable telescopic length ranges from 50 cm to 140 cm.
6. The automatic measuring instrument for the installation height of railway deceleration top according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rollers (5) and auxiliary wheels (7) are made of non-slip rubber plastic material.