Hydraulic type expansion rail kerf splitting device
The hydraulic rail expansion and cutting device utilizes the powerful jacking force of the hydraulic cylinder to solve the problem of rail separation during seamless track replacement in summer. It achieves safe and efficient rail separation and convenient operation, improving the safety and efficiency of railway maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANCHANG RAILWAY BUREAU YINGTAN WORKSHOP SECTION
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
During the replacement of seamless tracks in summer, the high temperature causes compressive stress on the rails. When the rail saw cuts, the stress is concentrated at the moment of cutting, and conventional methods are difficult to effectively separate the rails, which poses safety hazards and is difficult to operate.
A hydraulic rail expansion and cutting device is used. The first clamp connects to the top of the rail, and the second clamp connects to the web of the rail. With the strong jacking force of the hydraulic cylinder, the rails can be separated quickly. The hydraulic drive avoids manual prying and precisely controls the direction of the rails.
It enables rapid separation of rails, improves operational safety and ease of use, avoids the risk of rail loss of control, and provides efficient and reliable railway maintenance support.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of expansion rail cutting and splitting, and in particular to a hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device. Background Technology
[0002] Summer track replacement work on seamless railway lines faces severe challenges, especially on short-distance tracks after thermal expansion. High temperatures cause compressive stress in the rails, and during the cutting process, stress concentration can cause the saw blade to become clamped, requiring specialized techniques to complete the cut. After cutting, the rails are tightly packed together due to compressive stress, making them particularly stubborn on short-distance tracks where thermal expansion is significant. The conventional method of using two track dividers to separate them in opposite directions is difficult, inefficient, and poses a safety hazard of personnel being injured by rail impacts. Utility Model Content
[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides a hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:
[0007] A hydraulic rail expansion and cutting device includes a tripod, a hydraulic cylinder, a first clamp, and a second clamp. The hydraulic cylinder is connected to one right-angled side of the tripod via a fixing member. The first clamp and the second clamp are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the other right-angled side of the tripod. The first clamp is used to clamp the top of the rail, and the second clamp is used to clamp the web of the rail.
[0008] Preferably, the first clamp includes a U-shaped frame and fixing bolts. Two sets of fixing bolts are provided, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the U-shaped frame and are threadedly connected to the U-shaped frame.
[0009] Preferably, the second clamp includes a pair of clamping plates, one set of the clamping plates is fixedly installed on the tripod, and the other set of the clamping plates is detachably installed on the tripod by bolt fasteners. The two sets of clamping plates have clamping grooves on their sides that are close to each other, corresponding to the top and web of the rail.
[0010] Preferably, the fixing member includes a binding strap and a limiting block disposed on the top of the hydraulic cylinder, the limiting block being fixedly connected to the tripod.
[0011] Preferably, the tripod is made of steel, copper alloy or aluminum.
[0012] Preferably, the tripod adopts an isosceles right triangle structure.
[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Using the above-mentioned technical solution, the first clamp connects to the top of the rail, and the second clamp connects to the web of the rail. Combined with a hydraulic cylinder, the powerful jacking force of the hydraulic cylinder easily counteracts the thermal expansion pressure of the rail, achieving rapid rail separation. Compared to the drawbacks of traditional track slewing devices that easily lead to rail loss of control, this device precisely controls the rail's direction, effectively avoiding the risk of swaying and significantly improving operational safety. Simultaneously, the hydraulic drive eliminates the need for manual prying, making operation convenient. The device is lightweight and portable, with a robust and durable structure, providing efficient and reliable technical support for railway maintenance operations. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a hydraulically operated rail expansion and slit splitting device. Figure 1 ;
[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a hydraulically operated rail expansion and slit splitting device. Figure 2 ;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first fixture;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second clamp.
[0019] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]
[0020] 1. Tripod;
[0021] 2. Hydraulic cylinder;
[0022] 3. First clamp;
[0023] 31. U-shaped frame; 32. Fixing bolts;
[0024] 4. Second clamp;
[0025] 41. Clamping plate; 42. Clamping groove;
[0026] 5. Fasteners;
[0027] 51. Limiting block; 52. Binding strap. Detailed Implementation
[0028] 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.
[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2This utility model provides a hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device, including a tripod 1, a hydraulic cylinder 2, a first clamp 3 and a second clamp 4. One right-angled side of the tripod 1 is connected to the hydraulic cylinder 2 through a fixing member 5. The first clamp 3 and the second clamp 4 are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the other right-angled side of the tripod 1. The first clamp 3 is used to clamp the top of the rail, and the second clamp 4 is used to clamp the web of the rail.
[0030] In use, the first clamp 3 connects to the top of the rail, and the second clamp 4 connects to the web of the rail. Combined with the hydraulic cylinder 2, the powerful lifting force of the hydraulic cylinder 2 easily counteracts the thermal expansion pressure of the rail, achieving rapid rail separation. Compared to traditional track swerving devices, which are prone to causing rail loss of control, this device precisely controls the rail's direction, effectively avoiding the risk of swaying and significantly improving operational safety. Furthermore, the hydraulic drive eliminates the need for manual prying, making operation convenient; the device is lightweight and portable, with a robust and durable structure, providing efficient and reliable technical support for railway maintenance operations.
[0031] refer to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first clamp 3 includes a truss frame 31 and fixing bolts 32. Two sets of fixing bolts 32 are provided, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the truss frame 31 and are threadedly connected to the truss frame 31. The fixing bolts 32 are used to fix the top of the rail inside the truss frame 31.
[0032] refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the second clamp 4 includes a pair of clamping plates 41, one set of clamping plates 41 is fixedly installed on the tripod 1, and the other set of clamping plates 41 is detachably installed on the tripod 1 by means of bolt fasteners 5. The two sets of clamping plates 41 are provided with clamping grooves 42 on the side that are close to each other, corresponding to the rail top and rail web of the track. The clamping plates 41 are installed by means of bolt fasteners 5, and the rail web is clamped and fixed by the two clamping plates 41.
[0033] In this embodiment, the fixing member 5 includes a binding strap 52 and a limiting block 51 disposed on the top of the hydraulic cylinder 2. The limiting block 51 is fixedly connected to the tripod 1, and the binding strap 52 is used to bind and fix the hydraulic cylinder 2.
[0034] In this embodiment, the tripod 1 is made of steel, copper alloy or aluminum.
[0035] In this embodiment, the tripod 1 adopts an isosceles right triangle structure.
[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0037] The first clamp 3 connects to the top of the rail, and the second clamp 4 connects to the web of the rail. In conjunction with the hydraulic cylinder 2, the powerful lifting force of the hydraulic cylinder 2 easily counteracts the thermal expansion pressure of the rail, achieving rapid rail separation. Compared to traditional track swerving devices, which are prone to causing rail loss of control, this device precisely controls the rail's direction, effectively avoiding the risk of swaying and significantly improving operational safety. Furthermore, the hydraulic drive eliminates the need for manual prying, making operation convenient. The device is lightweight, portable, and robustly durable, providing efficient and reliable technical support for railway maintenance operations.
[0038] The circuits, electronic components, and modules involved are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon. The content protected by this utility model does not involve any improvement to the software and methods.
[0039] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A hydraulically operated rail expansion and slit splitting device, characterized in that, The device includes a tripod, a hydraulic cylinder, a first clamp, and a second clamp. The hydraulic cylinder is connected to one right-angled side of the tripod via a fixing member. The first clamp and the second clamp are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the other right-angled side of the tripod. The first clamp is used to clamp the top of the track, and the second clamp is used to clamp the web of the track.
2. The hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamp includes a U-shaped frame and fixing bolts. Two sets of fixing bolts are provided, which are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the U-shaped frame and are threadedly connected to the U-shaped frame.
3. The hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second clamp includes a pair of clamping plates, one set of which is fixedly mounted on the tripod, and the other set of which is detachably mounted on the tripod by bolt fasteners. The two sets of clamping plates have clamping grooves on their sides that are close to each other, corresponding to the top and web of the rail.
4. The hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes a binding strap and a limiting block located on the top of the hydraulic cylinder, the limiting block being fixedly connected to the tripod.
5. The hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tripod is made of steel, copper alloy or aluminum.
6. The hydraulic expansion rail cutting and splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tripod adopts an isosceles right triangle structure.