Steel rail cutting device convenient to adjust and used for rail construction
The rail cutting device driven by a guide rod and a motor solves the problem of instability in existing devices when cutting rails, achieving stable clamping and adapting to rails of different widths, thus improving the flatness and safety of the cut surface.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI RAILWAY BUREAU
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing handheld cutting devices are prone to instability when cutting steel rails, affecting the smoothness of the cut surface.
A rail cutting device including a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism was designed. The device uses a first guide rod and a second guide rod for guidance, and combines a lead screw and a motor drive to achieve stable clamping and cutting of the rail. The device can be adapted to rails of different widths by adjusting the mechanism, and is equipped with a protective cover to improve safety.
It improves the stability and flatness of cutting, enhances the safety of the device, adapts to rails of different widths, reduces manual operation, and improves the flatness and safety of the cut surface.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rail cutting technology, specifically a rail cutting device for track construction that is easy to adjust. Background Technology
[0002] Steel rails are the main component of railway tracks. Their function is to guide the wheels of locomotives and rolling stock, bear the enormous pressure from the wheels, and transmit this pressure to the sleepers. Steel rails must provide the wheels with a continuous, smooth rolling surface with minimal resistance. In electrified railways or automatic block signaling sections, steel rails can also serve as track circuits.
[0003] During daily use, steel rails can suffer various types of damage, including wear, breakage, cracks, railhead damage, and cracks in rail web bolt holes. Therefore, during routine track maintenance, rails must be replaced to ensure safe train operation. This necessitates cutting the rails.
[0004] Existing handheld cutting devices are prone to instability during cutting, affecting the flatness of the cut surface. Therefore, a rail cutting device for track construction that is easy to adjust is proposed to facilitate the cutting of rails. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rail cutting device for track construction that is easy to adjust, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A conveniently adjustable rail cutting device for track construction includes a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism. The first and second fixing mechanisms have identical structures. The first fixing mechanism includes a fixed clamp and a movable clamp, the clamping surfaces of which are adapted to the rail. A first guide rod is symmetrically fixedly connected to the fixed clamp, slidingly penetrating the movable clamp. A first lead screw is rotatably mounted on the fixed clamp, threaded through the movable clamp and with a rotating handle fixedly connected to its end. A threaded hole for the first lead screw to pass through is provided on the movable clamp. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed clamp, and an adjustment mechanism is provided between the connecting seats. Vertical plates are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting seats on the first fixing mechanism, and the vertical plates are symmetrically fixedly connected... A second guide rod is connected to the upper plate, and a matching movable seat is slidably connected to the second guide rod. The movable seat has a circular hole through which the second guide rod passes and slides. A second lead screw is threaded through the movable seat, and a threaded hole for the second lead screw to pass through is also provided on the movable seat. The second lead screw is rotatably mounted to the upper plate. A first motor is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw on one of the upper plates. The output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw. An L-shaped mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the movable seat. The L-shaped mounting plate and the movable seat can be installed using screw assembly. A cutting wheel is rotatably mounted on the side of the L-shaped mounting plate. A second motor is fixedly mounted on the L-shaped mounting plate corresponding to the cutting wheel. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the cutting wheel.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first guide rod is a threaded rod, and slits are symmetrically opened on both sides of the first guide rod. A guide hole adapted to the first guide rod is opened on the movable clamp, and the side wall of the guide hole slides in contact with the slits on the first guide rod.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, a locking nut is threaded onto the first guide rod.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: an extension connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting seat on the second fixing mechanism, and the connecting seat on the first fixing mechanism is hollow.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the extension link slides through and is adapted to the connecting seat on the first fixing mechanism, the side wall of the connecting seat on the first fixing mechanism is threaded with a clamping bolt, the clamping bolt is inserted into the connecting seat and abuts against the outer wall of the extension link, and the side wall of the connecting seat on the first fixing mechanism is provided with a threaded hole for threaded connection of the clamping bolt, the clamping bolt is inserted into the connecting seat.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the outer side of the cutting wheel is provided with a protective cover, which is fixedly mounted on an L-shaped mounting plate.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: both the first motor and the second motor are electrically connected to the switch and the power supply via wires.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. This utility model uses a rotating handle to rotate the first lead screw, which, in conjunction with the first guide rod, guides the movable chuck to approach the fixed chuck, thereby clamping and fixing the device onto the rail. A first motor drives the second lead screw, which, guided by the second guide rod, moves the movable seat. The movable seat, via an L-shaped mounting plate, moves the cutting wheel. The second motor drives the cutting wheel to rotate, thus cutting the rail through the rotating cutting wheel. The entire device is fixed to the rail and guided by the second guide rod, eliminating the need for manual handling or support, thereby improving cutting stability and effectively increasing the flatness of the cut surface.
[0016] 2. The first fixing mechanism of this utility model is connected to the second fixing mechanism as a whole through the adjustment mechanism, so that the device can be fixed to two steel rails at the same time, thereby improving the stability of the device fixing.
[0017] 3. The first guide rod of this utility model is set as an irregular threaded rod. While playing a guiding role, it can also squeeze the movable chuck by locking the nut to achieve the effect of clamping and reinforcement.
[0018] 4. The extension connecting rod of this utility model connects two connecting seats into a whole. The distance between the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism can be adjusted by sliding the connecting seats and the extension connecting rod. It is then fixed with the tightening bolts, thus making the device easy to adapt to rails of different widths.
[0019] 5. This utility model increases the safety of the device by forming an isolation and protection on the outside of the cutting wheel through a protective cover. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rail cutting device for easy-to-adjust track construction.
[0021] Figure 2 An overhead perspective view of a rail cutting device for convenient track construction.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the first fixing mechanism in a rail cutting device for convenient track construction.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the movable clamp in a rail cutting device for convenient track construction.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. First fixing mechanism; 2. Second fixing mechanism; 3. Fixed chuck; 4. Movable chuck; 5. First guide rod; 6. First lead screw; 7. Rotary handle; 8. Connecting seat; 9. Vertical plate; 10. Second guide rod; 11. Moving seat; 12. Second lead screw; 13. First motor; 14. L-shaped mounting plate; 15. Cutting wheel; 16. Second motor; 17. Guide hole; 18. Locking nut; 19. Extension connecting rod; 20. Tightening bolt; 21. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the utility model, a conveniently adjustable rail cutting device for track construction includes a first fixing mechanism 1 and a second fixing mechanism 2. The first fixing mechanism 1 and the second fixing mechanism 2 have the same structure. The first fixing mechanism 1 includes a fixed clamp 3 and a movable clamp 4. The clamping surfaces of the fixed clamp 3 and the movable clamp 4 are adapted to the rail. A first guide rod 5 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the fixed clamp 3. The first guide rod 5 slides through the movable clamp 4. A first lead screw 6 is rotatably mounted on the fixed clamp 3. The first lead screw 6 is threaded through the movable clamp 4 and its end is fixedly connected to a handle 7. A threaded hole for the first lead screw 6 to thread through is opened on the movable clamp 4. A connecting seat 8 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed clamp 3. An adjustment mechanism is provided between the connecting seats 8. A vertical plate 9 is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1. A second guide rod 1 is symmetrically fixedly connected between the vertical plates 9. 0. A movable seat 11 adapted to the second guide rod 10 is slidably connected to the second guide rod 10. The movable seat 11 has a round hole for the second guide rod 10 to pass through and slide. A second lead screw 12 is threaded through the movable seat 11. The movable seat 11 has a threaded hole for the second lead screw 12 to pass through. The second lead screw 12 is rotatably mounted to the vertical plate 9. A first motor 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw 12 on one of the vertical plates 9. The output end of the first motor 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw 12. An L-shaped mounting plate 14 is fixedly mounted on the movable seat 11. The L-shaped mounting plate 14 and the movable seat 11 can be installed by screw assembly. A cutting wheel 15 is rotatably mounted on the side of the L-shaped mounting plate 14. A second motor 16 is fixedly mounted on the L-shaped mounting plate 14 corresponding to the cutting wheel 15. The output end of the second motor 16 is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the cutting wheel 15.
[0027] Rotating the first lead screw 6 via the handle 7, and guiding it with the first guide rod 5, drives the movable chuck 4 to approach the fixed chuck 3, thereby clamping and fixing the device onto the rail. The first motor 13 drives the second lead screw 12, which is guided by the second guide rod 10, thereby driving the movable seat 11 to move. The movable seat 11 drives the cutting wheel 15 to move via the L-shaped mounting plate 14. The second motor 16 drives the cutting wheel 15 to rotate, thus cutting the rail by moving and rotating the cutting wheel 15. The entire device is fixed on the rail and guided by the second guide rod 10, eliminating the need for manual handling or support, thereby improving the stability of the cutting and effectively increasing the flatness of the cut surface.
[0028] The first fixing mechanism 1 is connected to the second fixing mechanism 2 as a whole through the adjustment mechanism, so that the device can be fixed to two rails at the same time, thereby improving the stability of the device fixing.
[0029] The first guide rod 5 is a threaded rod, and slits are symmetrically opened on both sides of the first guide rod 5. The movable chuck 4 is provided with a guide hole 17 that is adapted to the first guide rod 5. The side wall of the guide hole 17 slides in contact with the slits on the first guide rod 5.
[0030] The first guide rod 5 is threaded with a locking nut 18.
[0031] The first guide rod 5 is a non-linear threaded rod. While playing a guiding role, it can also squeeze the movable chuck 4 through the locking nut 18 to achieve the effect of clamping and reinforcement.
[0032] An extension rod 19 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 8 on the second fixing mechanism 2. The connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1 is hollow. The extension rod 19, the clamping bolt 20 and the connecting seat 8 together constitute the adjustment mechanism.
[0033] The extension link 19 slides through and is adapted to the connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1. The side wall of the connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1 is threaded with a clamping bolt 20. The clamping bolt 20 is inserted into the connecting seat 8 and abuts against the outer wall of the extension link 19. The side wall of the connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1 has a threaded hole for threaded connection of the clamping bolt 20. The clamping bolt 20 is inserted into the connecting seat 8.
[0034] The extension link 19 connects the two connecting seats 8 into a whole. The distance between the first fixing mechanism 1 and the second fixing mechanism 2 can be adjusted by sliding the connecting seat 8 and the extension link 19. It is then fixed with the tightening bolt 20, so that the device can be adapted to use with rails of different widths.
[0035] The outer side of the cutting wheel 15 is covered with a protective cover 21, which is fixedly installed on the L-shaped mounting plate 14.
[0036] The protective cover 21 forms an isolation and protection on the outside of the cutting wheel 15, thereby increasing the safety of the device.
[0037] Both the first motor 13 and the second motor 16 are electrically connected to the switch and the power supply via wires.
[0038] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0039] In use, the connecting seat 8 on the first fixing mechanism 1 slides on the extension connecting rod 19 to adjust the distance between the first fixing mechanism 1 and the second fixing mechanism 2. At the same time, it is fixed by the tightening bolt 20, so that the fixing clamps 3 on the first fixing mechanism 1 and the second fixing mechanism 2 are in contact with the rail. At this time, the handle 7 can be rotated to drive the first lead screw 6 to rotate. Under the guidance of the first guide rod 5, the movable clamp 4 approaches the fixed clamp 3 to clamp the rail. At this time, the locking nut 18 is tightened to squeeze the movable clamp 4 and strengthen the clamping state. At this time, the first motor 13 and the second motor 16 are started. The second motor 16 drives the cutting wheel 15 to rotate, and the first motor 13 drives the second lead screw 12 to rotate. The second lead screw 12 drives the moving seat 11 to move along the second guide rod 10, so that the L-shaped mounting plate 14 drives the cutting wheel 15 to move. The rotating cutting wheel 15 cuts the rail.
[0040] Although the present invention 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 invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A conveniently adjustable rail cutting device for track construction, comprising a first fixing mechanism (1) and a second fixing mechanism (2), characterized in that: The first fixing mechanism (1) and the second fixing mechanism (2) have the same structure. The first fixing mechanism (1) includes a fixed chuck (3) and a movable chuck (4). The clamping surfaces of the fixed chuck (3) and the movable chuck (4) are adapted to the rail. A first guide rod (5) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the fixed chuck (3). The first guide rod (5) slides through the movable chuck (4). A first lead screw (6) is rotatably installed on the fixed chuck (3). The first lead screw (6) is threaded through the movable chuck (4) and a handle (7) is fixedly connected to its end. A connecting seat (8) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed chuck (3). An adjustment mechanism is provided between the connecting seats (8). A vertical plate (9) is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top surface of the connecting seat (8) on the first fixing mechanism (1). The vertical plates (9) are symmetrically fixedly connected to each other. There is a second guide rod (10), and a matching movable seat (11) is slidably connected to the second guide rod (10). A second lead screw (12) is threaded through the movable seat (11). The second lead screw (12) is rotatably installed with the upright plate (9). A first motor (13) is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw (12) on one of the upright plates (9). The output end of the first motor (13) is fixedly connected to the end of the second lead screw (12). An L-shaped mounting plate (14) is fixedly installed on the movable seat (11). A cutting wheel (15) is rotatably installed on the side of the L-shaped mounting plate (14). A second motor (16) is fixedly installed on the L-shaped mounting plate (14) corresponding to the cutting wheel (15). The output end of the second motor (16) is fixedly connected to the shaft end of the cutting wheel (15).
2. The easily adjustable rail cutting device for track construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide rod (5) is a threaded rod. The two sides of the first guide rod (5) are symmetrically provided with cuts. The movable chuck (4) is provided with a guide hole (17) that is compatible with the first guide rod (5). The side wall of the guide hole (17) slides in contact with the cut on the first guide rod (5).
3. The easily adjustable rail cutting device for track construction according to claim 2, characterized in that: A locking nut (18) is threaded onto the first guide rod (5).
4. The easily adjustable rail cutting device for track construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension link (19) is fixedly connected to the connecting seat (8) on the second fixing mechanism (2), and the connecting seat (8) on the first fixing mechanism (1) is hollow.
5. The easily adjustable rail cutting device for track construction according to claim 4, characterized in that: The extension link (19) slides through the connecting seat (8) on the first fixing mechanism (1) and is adapted to it. The side wall of the connecting seat (8) on the first fixing mechanism (1) is threaded with a clamping bolt (20). The clamping bolt (20) is inserted into the connecting seat (8) and abuts against the outer wall of the extension link (19).
6. The easily adjustable rail cutting device for track construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the cutting wheel (15) is covered with a protective cover (21), which is fixedly installed on the L-shaped mounting plate (14).