Tool for mounting contact frame
By designing a rotating work platform and locking components, the problems of high physical exertion and damage during the installation of the contact frame were solved, achieving convenient and accurate installation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEBEI YICHEN INDAL GROUP
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Traditional contact frame installation requires a lot of physical labor, and repeated lifting and moving can easily damage the contact frame. Existing tooling designs are not convenient enough.
A tooling system comprising a rotating work platform, a contact bracket support block, and a locking assembly was designed. Through the cooperation of the rotating work platform and the locking assembly, the contact bracket can be easily installed, avoiding repeated lifting and bumping.
It significantly reduces physical exertion, improves the accuracy and consistency of installation, avoids damage to the connection frame, and enhances installation quality and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to railway equipment, and in particular to a tooling for installing a contact frame. Background Technology
[0002] The switch machine's contact frame is a key component in the railway turnout control system. It works closely with the switch machine to ensure that trains can safely and accurately switch from one track to another. The main functions of the switch machine's contact frame include: (1) Signal transmission: The contact frame contains a series of electrical contact points (or contacts) that close or open depending on the position of the turnout. In this way, they provide information about the turnout's position to the railway signaling system. For example, a specific set of contacts closes when the turnout points to a straight track, while another set closes when the turnout points to a siding. (2) In addition to electrical functions, the contact frame also provides physical support for the moving parts inside the switch machine. It helps stabilize and position these parts, ensuring that they maintain the correct relative position during operation. (3) Safety assurance: By precisely controlling the position of the turnout and feeding it back to the signaling system, the contact frame ensures the safe operation of trains. If the turnout is not set correctly, the signaling system can prevent trains from entering the path, thus avoiding potential collisions.
[0003] Traditionally, installing a connector rack requires a lot of physical labor, including multiple reverse installations of components. The connector rack itself needs to be moved and repositioned many times, making it a time-consuming and labor-intensive task. Furthermore, the repeated moving of the connector rack can easily cause it to be bumped and damaged. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a tooling for installing a connector frame; using this tooling, the connector frame can be easily installed from multiple directions, avoiding repeated lifting of the connector frame, saving physical strength and preventing the connector frame from being bumped during repeated lifting.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] A fixture for installing a contact bracket, comprising:
[0008] A rotating work platform has a first assembly part in the middle, and a number of locking holes are provided around the first assembly part. The locking holes are distributed on a circumference with the first assembly part as the center.
[0009] A contact bracket support block is provided on the rotating work platform. The contact bracket support block includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are centrally symmetrically arranged at both ends of the rotating work platform relative to the first assembly part. The tops of the first protrusion and the second protrusion are fixed to the contact bracket, so that there is a gap between the lower surface of the contact bracket and the upper surface of the rotating work platform. This gap provides operating space for reverse installation of accessories.
[0010] The base has a second assembly part at its upper end. The second assembly part is assembled with the first assembly part of the rotating work platform, so that the rotating work platform can rotate relative to the base in the horizontal plane.
[0011] A locking assembly is provided on the side wall of the base. The locking assembly includes a locking pin, which can be operated to move vertically up and down, so that its upper end is inserted into a locking hole of the rotating work platform to fix the rotating work platform relative to the base, or it can be removed from the locking hole to allow the rotating work platform to rotate freely relative to the base. Preferably, when the locking pin is inserted into the locking hole, its upper end does not protrude from the surface of the rotating work platform to avoid occupying the operating space for reverse installation accessories.
[0012] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the top surfaces of the first protrusion and the second protrusion are provided with bolt holes for mounting the contact bracket.
[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first assembly part of the rotating work platform is an assembly hole, and the second assembly part of the base is a convex shaft; or, the first assembly part of the rotating work platform is a downward convex shaft, and the second assembly part of the base is an assembly hole.
[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bearing is provided in the assembly hole, the bearing includes a bearing hole, and the bearing hole mates with the convex shaft.
[0015] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the card hole is a through hole or a blind hole; when the card hole is a blind hole, its opening faces downward.
[0016] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the number of the card holes is 4-12, which are evenly arranged on the circumference with the first assembly part as the center.
[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base includes a chassis, an intermediate connecting column, and a top plate connected sequentially from bottom to top; the top plate is used to support the rotating working platform; the chassis of the base is disposed on the ground or a working base surface, and the chassis is provided with bolt holes for fixing to the ground or working base surface.
[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower surface of the top plate is provided with a guide tube, the top plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the upper end of the guide tube, the lower end of the guide tube is sleeved on the outside of the locking post, so that the upper end of the locking post is always kept inside the guide tube, and the lower end of the locking post extends out of the guide tube.
[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a horizontal shaft disposed on the lower end of the outer side of the base, a rotating sleeve disposed outside the horizontal shaft, and a torsion spring disposed between the horizontal shaft and the rotating sleeve; the starting end of the operating arm is connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve, a pedal is disposed at the end of the operating arm, the lower end of a connecting rod is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm, and the upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin.
[0020] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a transverse hollow cylinder disposed on the lower side of the outer side of the base, a rotating shaft installed on the inner side of the transverse hollow cylinder, and the starting end of the operating arm connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft. The outer side of the transverse hollow cylinder is provided with an arc-shaped slot along the circumferential direction, and the operating arm extends out from the arc-shaped slot. A torsion spring is provided between the rotating shaft and the transverse hollow cylinder. A pedal is provided at the end of the operating arm, and the lower end of a connecting rod is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm. The upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin.
[0021] When the pedal is pressed, the operating arm drives the connecting rod to move downwards, and the connecting rod pulls the locking pin downwards. The upper end of the locking pin disengages from the locking hole of the rotating work platform, allowing the rotating work platform to be rotated freely by hand until the contact frame is rotated to a position suitable for operation. At this time, the pedal is released, and under the reset action of the torsion spring, the operating arm drives the connecting rod to move upwards, and the connecting rod pushes the locking pin upwards. The upper end of the locking pin engages with the locking hole of the rotating work platform, fixing the rotating work platform relative to the base. At this time, the installation of accessories for the contact frame can be performed.
[0022] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0023] This utility model discloses a fixture for installing contact brackets, comprising a rotating work platform with a contact bracket support block on the platform. The top surface of the support block supports and fixes the contact bracket, thereby raising it and maintaining a certain distance between the contact bracket and the rotating work platform. This distance allows for reverse installation of accessories on the contact bracket, eliminating the need for repeated forward and reverse lifting and placement. The rotation of the work platform allows the contact bracket to be positioned for easy installation of accessories (such as electrical contacts and connectors). Operators do not need to frequently lift heavy objects or repeatedly adjust their body posture, significantly reducing physical labor intensity and time consumption. The ability to conveniently install and adjust at different angles helps improve installation accuracy and consistency, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of the final product. Furthermore, fixing the contact bracket in a defined position for accessory installation until completion eliminates the need for repeated moving, avoiding damage to the contact bracket due to impacts. The rotating work platform is positioned using a foot pedal, avoiding hand occupation and providing flexible and convenient operation. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first state of the tooling used for installing the contact bracket.
[0025] Figure 2 A top view of the fixture used for installing the contact bracket.
[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second state of the tooling used for installing the contact bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] Combination Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a tooling 100 for installing a contact bracket, which includes a rotating work platform 10, a contact bracket support block 20, a base 30, and a locking assembly 40. The rotating work platform 10 has a first assembly section 11 in the center, and a plurality of locking holes 12 are provided around the first assembly section 11. These locking holes 12 are distributed on a circumference with the first assembly section 11 as the center, and the number of locking holes 12 is 4-12. In this embodiment, the first assembly section 11 is an assembly hole, and the number of locking holes 12 is 8, evenly distributed on a circumference with the first assembly section 11 as the center. The locking holes 12 are through holes.
[0030] A contact bracket support block 20 is mounted on the rotary work platform 10. The contact bracket support block 20 includes a first protrusion 21 and a second protrusion 22, which are centrally symmetrically arranged at both ends of the rotary work platform relative to the first assembly part 11, with a certain distance between them. The tops of the first protrusion 21 and the second protrusion 22 are fixed to the contact bracket, creating a large gap between the lower surface of the contact bracket and the upper surface of the rotary work platform. This gap provides operating space for reverse mounting of various accessories on the contact bracket. The first protrusion 21 and the second protrusion 22 are integrally formed with the rotary work platform 10 or fixed to the rotary work platform 10 by welding. Figure 1 As shown, the top surfaces of the first protrusion 21 and the second protrusion 22 are provided with a plurality of bolt holes 210 and 220 for mounting the contact bracket.
[0031] The base 30 has a second assembly part 331 at its upper end, which is a convex shaft. A bearing is installed in the assembly hole of the first assembly part 11, and the convex shaft of the second assembly part 331 is assembled into the bearing hole, thereby allowing the rotary work platform 10 to rotate smoothly relative to the base 30 in the horizontal plane.
[0032] Preferably, the rotating work platform 10 does not detach from the base 30 in the height direction. The base 30 has a certain height, which is based on the distance from most people's hands naturally hanging to the ground when standing, so as to be suitable for workers to stand and work, and improve the operating comfort of workers during the installation of accessories on the joint frame. The base 30 includes a base plate 31, an intermediate connecting column 32, and a top plate 33 connected in sequence from bottom to top, and a second assembly part 331 is provided on the top plate 33. The top plate 33 is used to support the rotating work platform 10. The base plate 31 is set on the ground or a working base surface, and the base plate 31 is provided with bolt holes for fixing to the ground or working base surface. The base plate 31 has an enlarged diameter surface relative to the intermediate connecting column 32, so as to ensure that the entire tooling is placed stably on the ground; the top plate 33 has an enlarged diameter surface relative to the intermediate connecting column 32, so that the rotating work platform 10 can rotate more smoothly relative to the base 30. Preferably, the area of the top plate 33 is equal to the area of the largest inscribed circle of the rotating work platform 10.
[0033] A locking assembly 40 is provided on the side wall of the base 30. The locking assembly 40 includes a locking pin 41, which can be operated to move vertically up and down, so that the upper end 411 of the locking pin 41 is inserted into a locking hole 12 of the rotating work platform 10 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown) The rotating work platform 10 is then fixed relative to the base 30, or it is removed from the locking hole 12 to allow the rotating work platform 10 to rotate freely relative to the base 30. Preferably, when the locking post 41 is inserted into the locking hole 12, its upper end 411 does not protrude from the surface of the rotating work platform 10, so as to avoid occupying the operating space of the operator for reverse installation of accessories.
[0034] A guide cylinder 332 is provided on the lower surface of the top plate 33. The top plate 33 has a through hole corresponding to the upper end of the guide cylinder 332. The guide cylinder 332 is a hollow cylinder. The lower end of the guide cylinder 332 fits around the outside of the locking pin 41, keeping the upper end of the locking pin 41 inside the guide cylinder 332, while the lower end of the locking pin 41 extends outside the guide cylinder 332 (hinged to the connecting rod 46). The upper end 411 of the locking pin 41 can pass through the through hole on the guide cylinder 332 and the top plate 33 and be inserted into a locking hole 12 of the rotary work platform 10 to position the rotary work platform 10. The guide cylinder 332 allows for smoother and more stable up-and-down movement of the locking pin 41. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the locking assembly 40 includes a horizontal shaft 42 located on the lower outer side of the base 40 (near the chassis 31). A rotating sleeve 43 is provided outside the horizontal shaft 42, and a torsion spring is provided between the horizontal shaft 42 and the rotating sleeve 43. The starting end of the operating arm 44 is connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve 43. A pedal 45 is provided at the end of the operating arm 44, and the surface of the pedal 45 is provided with anti-slip points. The lower end of a connecting rod 46 is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm 44, and the upper end of the connecting rod 46 is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin 41.
[0035] During the installation of accessories on the contact frame, see [the following text is incomplete and requires further context]. Figure 3 As shown, when the pedal 45 is stepped on, the operating arm 44 drives the connecting rod 46 to move downwards. The connecting rod 46 pulls the locking pin 41 downwards, and the upper end 411 of the locking pin 41 disengages from a locking hole 12 of the rotating work platform 10, allowing the rotating work platform 10 to return to a state where it can rotate freely. At this time, the rotating work platform 10 can be manually pushed to rotate the contact frame to a position suitable for operation. Then, the operator releases the pedal 45 (see...). Figure 1 Under the reset action of the torsion spring, the rotating sleeve 43 resets, driving the operating arm 44 upward. At this time, the connecting rod 46 moves upward and pushes the locking pin 41 upward. The upper end 411 of the locking pin 41 is inserted into a locking hole 12 of the rotating working platform 10 along the guide tube 332 without protruding to the surface of the rotating working platform 10 (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the rotating work platform 10 is fixed in a certain position relative to the base, at which point the installation operation of the accessories on the contact frame can be carried out. Therefore, the operation of stepping on the pedal 45 is only required when the rotating work platform 10 needs to be rotated. When installing the contact frame accessories, it is not necessary to step on the pedal 45, and the operator can concentrate on the installation of the contact frame accessories.
[0036] Example 2
[0037] The only difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the first assembly part 11 on the rotating work platform 10 is a downwardly extending convex shaft, while the second assembly part 331 on the base 30 is an assembly hole, in which a bearing is provided, and the convex shaft below the rotating work platform 10 is installed into the bearing hole.
[0038] Example 3
[0039] The only difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 or embodiment 2 is that the locking hole 12 on the rotating work platform 10 is a blind hole with its opening facing downwards, so as to mate with the upper end of the locking post 41 and fix the rotating work platform 10 at a preset angle.
[0040] Example 4
[0041] The only difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1, 2, or 3 is that the locking assembly 40 includes a transverse hollow cylinder located on the lower outer side of the base 30 (near the chassis 31). A rotating shaft is installed inside the transverse hollow cylinder, and the outer side of the rotating shaft is connected to the starting end of the operating arm. The outer side of the transverse hollow cylinder has an arc-shaped slot along the circumferential direction, from which the operating arm extends. A torsion spring is provided between the rotating shaft and the transverse hollow cylinder. A pedal is provided at the end of the operating arm, and the lower end of a connecting rod is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm. The upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions, or combinations of technical features in the above embodiments that do not conflict with each other, can be made in accordance with the manner described in the embodiments. These modifications, substitutions or combinations do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling for installing a contact bracket, characterized in that, It includes: A rotating work platform has a first assembly part in the middle, and a number of locking holes are provided around the first assembly part. The locking holes are distributed on a circumference with the first assembly part as the center. A contact bracket support block is provided on the rotating work platform. The contact bracket support block includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion and the second protrusion are centrally symmetrically arranged at both ends of the rotating work platform relative to the first assembly part. The tops of the first protrusion and the second protrusion are fixed to the contact bracket, so that there is a gap between the lower surface of the contact bracket and the upper surface of the rotating work platform. This gap provides operating space for reverse installation of accessories. The base has a second assembly part at its upper end. The second assembly part is assembled with the first assembly part of the rotating work platform, so that the rotating work platform can rotate relative to the base in the horizontal plane. A locking assembly is provided on the side wall of the base. The locking assembly includes a locking pin, which can be operated to move up and down in the vertical direction, so that its upper end is inserted into a locking hole of the rotating work platform to fix the rotating work platform relative to the base, or it can be removed from the locking hole to allow the rotating work platform to rotate freely relative to the base.
2. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surfaces of the first and second protrusions are provided with bolt holes for mounting the contact bracket.
3. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first assembly part of the rotating work platform is an assembly hole, and the second assembly part of the base is a convex shaft; or, the first assembly part of the rotating work platform is a downward convex shaft, and the second assembly part of the base is an assembly hole.
4. The tooling according to claim 3, characterized in that, The assembly hole contains a bearing, which includes a bearing hole that mates with the cam shaft.
5. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card hole is either a through hole or a blind hole; when the card hole is a blind hole, its opening faces downwards.
6. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the card holes is 4-12, which are evenly arranged on the circumference with the first assembly part as the center.
7. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a chassis, a middle connecting column, and a top plate connected in sequence from bottom to top; the top plate is used to support the rotating working platform; the chassis of the base is located on the ground or working surface, and the chassis is provided with bolt holes for fixing to the ground or working surface.
8. The tooling according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower surface of the top plate is provided with a guide tube, and the top plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the upper end of the guide tube. The lower end of the guide tube is fitted onto the outside of the locking post, so that the upper end of the locking post is always kept inside the guide tube, and the lower end of the locking post extends out of the guide tube.
9. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a horizontal shaft located at the lower end of the outer side of the base, a rotating sleeve located outside the horizontal shaft, and a torsion spring located between the horizontal shaft and the rotating sleeve. The starting end of the operating arm is connected to the outside of the rotating sleeve, and a pedal is located at the end of the operating arm. The lower end of a connecting rod is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm, and the upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin.
10. The tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a horizontal hollow cylinder located on the lower outer side of the base. A rotating shaft is installed inside the horizontal hollow cylinder, and the starting end of the operating arm is connected to the outer side of the rotating shaft. The outer side of the horizontal hollow cylinder has an arc-shaped slot along the circumferential direction. The operating arm extends out from the arc-shaped slot. A torsion spring is provided between the rotating shaft and the horizontal hollow cylinder. A pedal is provided at the end of the operating arm. The lower end of a connecting rod is hinged to the middle part of the operating arm, and the upper end of the connecting rod is hinged to the lower end of the locking pin.