Track panel cleaning device in track fine adjustment
By designing a track fine-tuning cleaning device for the central rail section, the base plate and scraper, in conjunction with the rotating block and telescopic rod, achieve efficient cleaning of UIC60/China 60kg/m rail type, reducing the labor intensity of operators and improving cleaning efficiency and device durability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA RAILWAY FIRST GROUP FIFTH ENGINEERING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing track cleaning tools cannot fully conform to the top and side profiles of the UIC60/China 60kg/m rail type, resulting in low cleaning efficiency, high labor intensity for operators, and a high risk of physical injury.
Design a track fine-tuning and track cleaning device, including a base plate, a scraper, a telescopic rod and a cloth layer. The scraper is detachably connected. A groove is provided under the base plate. A rotating block is rotatably connected to the telescopic rod. The cloth layer is wrapped around the arc-shaped groove to adapt to the shape of the track and reduce bending over operation.
It improves cleaning efficiency, reduces the labor intensity of operators, extends the service life of the equipment, and adapts to different rail specifications and cleaning angle requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cleaning steel rails, and in particular to a rail panel cleaning device for fine-tuning rails. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of railway track maintenance equipment technology, track cleaning is crucial for ensuring railway operation safety and the long-term stable use of tracks. With the continuous development of railway construction, track types are becoming increasingly diversified, especially with the widespread use of standard gauges like UIC60 / China 60kg / m in railway systems. This has led to a growing demand for track cleaning tools adapted to these gauges. Efficient and convenient track cleaning tools can effectively improve track maintenance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and thus enhance the operational efficiency of the entire railway transportation system. Furthermore, good track cleaning can extend the service life of tracks, reduce the risk of various malfunctions caused by track dirt accumulation, and play a positive role in promoting the safety and reliability of railway transportation. In the past, track cleaning operations typically employed some traditional cleaning methods. Among these, ordinary rags were one of the most commonly used cleaning tools, with operators wiping the track surface with the rag. However, due to the soft texture and uniform shape of the rag, it is difficult to completely conform to the special contours of the track, especially for the top and side contours of the UIC60 / China 60kg / m gauge, requiring repeated wiping to achieve a certain cleaning effect. In addition, simple scraper tools are sometimes used. While these scrapers are effective at removing larger stains, they also struggle to perfectly conform to the track contours and have relatively limited functionality, proving ineffective at cleaning track gaps and small areas. Existing track cleaning tools have significant shortcomings. Ordinary cloths cannot fully conform to the top and side contours of the UIC60 / China 60kg / m track type, requiring repeated wiping, which is not only inefficient but also increases the workload for operators. Furthermore, operators must frequently bend over while cleaning the track surface, significantly increasing the physical strain and potentially causing long-term health problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] To improve the labor intensity of cleaning steel rails, this application provides a rail panel cleaning device for rail fine-tuning.
[0004] This application provides a track fine-tuning and track panel cleaning device, which adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A track fine-tuning and track panel cleaning device includes:
[0006] The substrate has detachable scrapers on both sides below it, and a groove is formed in the middle below it. The opening end of the groove faces downward. The closed end above the substrate has a rotating block that is rotatably connected. Several equally spaced arc-shaped grooves are formed on the outer surfaces of the substrate and the scrapers.
[0007] A telescopic rod, which is rotatably connected to a rotating block;
[0008] A fabric layer is wrapped around a substrate and a scraper, and the fabric layer is attached to an arc-shaped groove.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the scrapers on both sides below the substrate can clean the stains on the side of the rail. The grooves allow the application to better adapt to the shape of the rail. The rotating block enables the telescopic rod to rotate and connect with the substrate, making it easy to adjust the cleaning angle. The arc groove can increase the adhesion of the cloth layer, making it stably wrapped around the substrate and the scraper. The telescopic rod allows operators to operate from a distance, avoiding frequent bending and reducing labor intensity. The cloth layer can effectively absorb and remove stains on the rail.
[0010] Optionally, the scraper is a first scraper and a second scraper. Both sides of the substrate are provided with a set of threaded holes a, and two threaded holes a are spaced apart. The first scraper and the second scraper are each provided with two threaded holes b spaced apart above them. The first scraper and the second scraper are connected to the substrate by screw threads.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the scraper consists of a first scraper and a second scraper, which can better cooperate with the substrate to clean the track; the first scraper and the second scraper are connected to the threaded hole a on the substrate by screws to realize a detachable design, which facilitates the replacement and maintenance of the scraper.
[0012] Optionally, the substrate, the first scraper, and the second scraper are all rounded.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting up a rounded base plate, a first scraper, and a second scraper, the edges of the cleaning device are made smoother, avoiding scratches to the track and operators. This also reduces wear between the cleaning device and the track, extending the device's service life. The overall solution, combining a base plate with a downward-facing groove, a rotating block rotatably connected to the base plate, a telescopic rod rotatably connected to the rotating block, and a cloth layer wrapped around the base plate and scraper and attached to the arc-shaped groove, allows for better cleaning of the track. The rounded design further enhances the safety and durability of the cleaning device.
[0014] Optionally, a circular groove is formed in the middle of the closed end of the substrate.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a circular groove is opened to provide a spatial foundation for the subsequent installation of bearings, which facilitates the rotating block to achieve a rotatable connection with the base plate through the bearing, thereby enabling the telescopic rod to rotate flexibly to adjust the cleaning angle.
[0016] Optionally, a recessed groove is provided above the circular groove.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, a recessed groove is opened above the circular groove, which facilitates the rotation block to be fitted into the bearing inner diameter inside the circular groove below and to be movably placed in the recessed groove above. This makes the installation of the rotation block more stable and reasonable, thereby ensuring the stability and flexibility of the rotational connection structure between the telescopic rod and the base plate of the entire cleaning device, and improving the convenience of adjusting the angle during cleaning operations.
[0018] Optionally, the circular groove and the sinking groove are set to have the same center, and the diameter of the circular groove is smaller than the diameter of the sinking groove.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of keeping the circular trough and the sinking trough concentric and having a larger diameter sinking trough can ensure better stability and accuracy of related components during installation and use, facilitate the cooperation between components, and promote the smooth operation of the entire cleaning device.
[0020] Optionally, a bearing is fitted into the circular groove.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the bearing is installed in the circular groove, which makes the parts that cooperate with the bearing rotate more smoothly, reduces friction and wear during rotation, extends the service life of the device, and also improves the flexibility of operation, making it easier to adjust the direction and angle of the cleaning device to better meet the needs of track cleaning operations.
[0022] Optionally, the rotating block is fitted inside the bearing inner diameter at the bottom and is movably placed in the sinking groove at the top, with a single ear plate fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating block is fitted inside the bearing and placed movably in the sinking groove. The bearing can reduce the frictional resistance during rotation, allowing the rotating block to rotate flexibly. The top of the rotating block is fixedly connected to a single ear plate, which facilitates subsequent connection with the direction rod via a shaft, thereby making it easier to adjust the direction of the telescopic rod. This allows for more flexible operation of the cleaning device during track panel cleaning operations in track fine-tuning.
[0024] Optionally, a single lug is movably connected to the lower part of the directional rod via a shaft, the lower part of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the directional rod, and a handle is provided on the upper part of the telescopic rod.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic pole can flexibly change the cleaning direction through the direction rod, which is convenient to adapt to the cleaning needs of different positions and angles. At the same time, the handle on the top of the telescopic pole is convenient for operators to hold and operate, which improves the ease of use.
[0026] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial effects:
[0027] 1. A first scraper and a second scraper are provided on both sides below the base plate, and the outer surface of both is provided with an arc-shaped groove and a cloth layer is attached, which can conform to the contour of the top and side of the rail, so as to achieve cleaning of the top and side of the rail in a single operation, avoiding repeated wiping and improving cleaning efficiency; 2. The telescopic rod is rotatably connected to the rotating block, and the length and angle can be adjusted to meet the needs of operators of different heights to stand and work, reducing labor intensity; 3. The spacing between the first and second scrapers can be adjusted to adapt to different rail specifications. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire embodiment of this application;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the substrate and the direction rod in an embodiment of this application;
[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the substrate and the direction rod in an embodiment of this application;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dispersed structure of the substrate, the first scraper, and the second scraper according to an embodiment of this application;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the substrate, the first scraper, and the second scraper according to an embodiment of this application.
[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Substrate; 10. Groove; 11. First scraper; 12. Second scraper; 13. Screw; 2. Rounding; 3. Circular groove; 30. Bearing; 4. Sinking groove; 5. Arc groove; 6. Rotating block; 60. Single ear plate; 7. Directional rod; 8. Telescopic rod; 9. Fabric layer. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The following combination Figures 1 to 5 This application will be described in further detail.
[0035] Example 1:
[0036] Embodiment 1 of this application provides a track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning.
[0037] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The substrate 1 has a first scraper 11 and a second scraper 12 on both sides below it, with a groove 10 in the middle below it, the open end facing downwards. A rotating block 6 is rotatably connected to the closed end of the substrate 1. A telescopic rod 8 is rotatably connected to the rotating block 6. A cloth layer 9 is wrapped around the substrate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper 12 and attached to the arc-shaped groove 5. This structure achieves efficient cleaning of the track rails. Because the structure composed of the substrate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper conforms to the track contour, the cloth layer 9 effectively absorbs stains, and the telescopic rod 8 is easy to operate and its angle is adjustable, thus improving cleaning efficiency and reducing the labor intensity of operators. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The substrate 1 includes a main body and connecting structures on both sides. The main body has a specific shape to adapt to the cleaning needs of the track rails. A groove 10 is formed in the lower center of the main body with the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12. The opening end of this groove 10 faces downwards, allowing it to accommodate some structure or dirt on the track. The main body can be made of a plastic material with certain strength and wear resistance, such as polyurethane, with a Shore hardness of 60A-70A. The connecting structures on both sides of the substrate 1 are used to install the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12. This connection is achieved by opening threaded holes (a) on the substrate 1. Threaded holes (b) are also provided on the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12. The first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12 are connected to the substrate 1 by screws (13).
[0038] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12 have two threaded holes b spaced apart above them. These holes are detachably connected by screws 13 that engage with threaded holes a on the base plate 1. This detachable design facilitates the replacement of the first and second scraper 11 and 12. When the first and second scraper 11 and 12 are worn or damaged, they can be replaced promptly to ensure effective cleaning. The first and second scraper 11 and 12 can be made of POM plastic, which has high hardness and wear resistance, effectively removing stubborn stains from the track. Alternatively, elastic materials such as polyurethane rubber can be used, which are effective at cleaning sticky stains. During installation, align the threaded holes b of the first and second scraper 11 and 12 with the threaded holes a on the base plate 1, then screw in the screws 13 and tighten to complete the installation. This installation method is simple, reliable, and easy to operate.
[0039] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The substrate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper 12 are all provided with rounded edges 2. These rounded edges 2 prevent injury during cloth wrapping and also prevent the cloth layer 9 from being worn by the edges of the substrate 1 during cleaning. The cloth layer 9 is made of a material with good wear resistance and oil resistance. The radius of the rounded edges 2 can be adjusted according to actual needs; generally, a smaller rounded edge radius of about 1-3 mm can better meet usage requirements. A circular groove 3 is formed in the middle of the closed end of the substrate 1, and a recessed groove 4 is formed above the circular groove 3. The circular groove 3 and the recessed groove 4 are aligned with the same center, and the diameter of the circular groove 3 is smaller than that of the recessed groove 4. A bearing 30 is fitted inside the circular groove 3, and the rotating block 6 is fitted below the bearing 30 and movably placed above it in the recessed groove 4. This structural design allows the rotating block 6 to rotate flexibly under the support of the bearing 30, and the recessed groove 4 provides limitation and protection for the rotating block.
[0040] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A single ear plate 60 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating block 6, and the single ear plate 60 is movably connected to the bottom of the directional rod 7 via a shaft. The telescopic rod 8 is fixedly connected to the directional rod 7 at the bottom, and a handle is provided at the top of the telescopic rod 8. With this connection method, the operator can flexibly adjust the angle of the telescopic rod 8 by holding the handle and rotating the directional rod 7 and the rotating block 6, thereby adapting to different cleaning positions and angle requirements. The telescopic rod 8 can adopt a multi-stage telescopic structure, making it easy to adjust the length of the telescopic rod 8 to meet the height requirements of different operators and the distance requirements of cleaning operations. The telescopic rod 8 can be made of 304 stainless steel tubing, which has good corrosion resistance and strength.
[0041] refer to Figure 5 The fabric layer 9 is wound around the substrate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper 12, and attached to the arc-shaped groove 5. The arc-shaped groove 5 increases the contact area between the fabric layer 9 and the substrate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper 12, making the fabric layer 9 adhere more firmly. The fabric layer 9 can be made of microfiber material, which has a strong adsorption capacity and can effectively adsorb dust, oil, and other stains on the track.
[0042] The implementation principle of the track panel cleaning device in embodiment 1 of this application is as follows: This cleaning device achieves efficient cleaning of the track panel through the coordinated operation of a base plate 1, a first scraper 11, a second scraper 12, a telescopic rod 8, and a cloth layer 9. The design of the base plate 1, the first scraper 11, and the second scraper 12 allows them to conform to the track contour. The first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12 can remove stubborn stains, while the cloth layer 9 is responsible for absorbing dust and oil. The adjustable length and angle of the telescopic rod 8 eliminates the need for frequent bending, reducing labor intensity. The rotating block 6 and the directional rod 7 can be freely changed direction via bearings 30. Simultaneously, the detachable design of each component and the reasonable material selection improve the durability and maintainability of the device. Compared with traditional cleaning tools, it greatly improves cleaning efficiency and reduces costs, making it suitable for track panel cleaning operations in track fine-tuning.
[0043] Example 2:
[0044] Embodiment 2 of this application provides a track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning.
[0045] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that: several sets of threaded holes a are spaced apart on both sides of the substrate 1, and each set of threaded holes a contains several holes, which allows the spacing between the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12 to be adjusted and to adapt to different rail specifications. Several equally spaced arc-shaped grooves 5 are formed on the outer surfaces of the substrate 1, the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12, and rectangular grooves can also be formed on the outer surfaces of the substrate 1, the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12. The main purpose is to increase the friction of the cloth layer 9 wrapped around it and prevent it from falling off during the cleaning of the rail.
[0046] The implementation principle of the track panel cleaning device in embodiment 2 of this application is as follows: After the base plate 1, the first scraper 11, and the outer surface of the second scraper 12 are wrapped with the cloth layer 9, the formed groove 10 is placed on the rail for cleaning. The cloth layer 9 is replaced when it is severely worn or dirty. When it is necessary to wipe rails of different specifications, the distance between the first scraper 11 and the second scraper 12 can be adjusted.
[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A track fine-tuning and track panel cleaning device, characterized in that, include: The substrate (1) has detachable scrapers on both sides below and a groove (10) in the middle below. The opening end of the groove (10) is set downward. The closed end above the substrate (1) is provided with a rotating block (6) that is rotatably connected. The outer surfaces of the substrate (1) and the scrapers are provided with several equally spaced arc grooves (5). Telescopic rod (8), which is rotatably connected to rotating block (6); Fabric layer (9) is wrapped around substrate (1) and scraper, and fabric layer (9) is attached to arc groove (5).
2. The track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scraper is a first scraper (11) and a second scraper (12). A set of threaded holes a are provided on both sides of the substrate (1), and two threaded holes a are provided at intervals. Two threaded holes b are provided at intervals above the first scraper (11) and the second scraper (12). The first scraper (11) and the second scraper (12) are connected to the substrate (1) by screws (13).
3. A track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The substrate (1), the first scraper (11), and the second scraper (12) are all provided with rounded edges (2).
4. The track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 1, characterized in that, A circular groove (3) is provided in the middle of the closed end of the substrate (1).
5. A track fine-tuning and track panel cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A sunken groove (4) is provided above the circular groove (3).
6. The track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circular groove (3) and the sinking groove (4) are set to the same center, and the diameter of the circular groove (3) is smaller than the diameter of the sinking groove (4).
7. A track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 4, characterized in that, A bearing (30) is fitted into the circular groove (3).
8. A track panel cleaning device for track fine-tuning according to claim 5 or 7, characterized in that, The rotating block (6) is fitted inside the bearing (30) and is movably placed in the sinking groove (4) above. The top of the rotating block (6) is fixedly connected to a single ear plate (60).
9. A track fine-tuning and track panel cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A single ear plate (60) is movably connected to the bottom of the direction rod (7) via a shaft. The telescopic rod (8) is fixedly connected to the direction rod (7) at the bottom, and a handle is provided on the top of the telescopic rod (8).