Railway communication trackside equipment inspection device

By designing a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device, a motor-driven scraper and spray nozzle are used to automatically clean bird droppings from camera lenses, solving the problem of automatic cleaning in existing technologies and ensuring efficient trackside equipment inspection.

CN224249746UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15INNER MONGOLIA DONGWU RAILWAY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INNER MONGOLIA DONGWU RAILWAY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The existing railway inspection vehicles cannot automatically clean bird droppings from the camera lenses, resulting in reduced image quality and affecting the inspection quality of trackside equipment.

Method used

A railway communication trackside equipment inspection device was designed, which includes components such as a camera, scraper, motor, reciprocating screw, and spray shell. The motor drives the scraper to move back and forth along the lens and spray cleaning fluid to automatically remove bird droppings from the lens.

Benefits of technology

It automatically cleans bird droppings from camera lenses, ensuring normal camera shooting performance, reducing manual intervention, and improving inspection efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device which comprises a comprehensive vehicle body and a fixing frame, the top end of the comprehensive vehicle body is fixedly connected with the fixing frame, the top end of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a camera, one end of the camera is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, one end of the connecting frame is slidably connected with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected with the connecting frame. A scraper is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate, a moving mechanism is arranged at one end of the connecting plate, a motor drives a reciprocating lead screw to spirally rotate on the inner side of a moving block, so that the moving block drives the scraper to reciprocate along a lens of the camera through the connecting plate, and meanwhile, a liquid spraying shell can spray cleaning liquid to the surface of the lens of the camera; under the action of the cleaning liquid, excrement on the surface of a lens of the camera can be conveniently removed by the scraper blade, so that normal shooting of trackside equipment by the camera is ensured, the shooting effect of the camera is ensured, a worker does not need to climb to the top end of the comprehensive vehicle main body for manual cleaning, and the work of the worker is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway inspection technology, and in particular to a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Railway communication trackside equipment is diverse and located at various positions along the railway line. To ensure train operation safety, it is typically inspected. This inspection is conducted using a comprehensive railway inspection vehicle. This vehicle employs advanced image acquisition equipment, utilizing linear and area array image sensing technologies to acquire clear image data through continuous scanning or capturing at equal intervals. A high-performance image processing server handles image acquisition, transmission, preprocessing, and storage. Simultaneously, it utilizes machine learning theory and pattern recognition technology to automatically identify the electrical trackside equipment.

[0003] Railway integrated inspection vehicles are equipped with 30 cameras on their roofs to take upward-facing photos of the overhead contact line equipment. Since these vehicles operate outdoors, they may be affected by the natural environment, including bird activity. Birds may perch on the vehicle roofs and leave droppings. These droppings adhere to the camera lenses, easily causing unclear images and reducing image quality. Furthermore, existing railway integrated inspection vehicles cannot clean the droppings from the camera lenses. Therefore, this paper proposes a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model overcomes the existing defects and can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A railway communication trackside equipment inspection device includes a comprehensive vehicle body and a fixed frame. The fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top of the comprehensive vehicle body, and a camera is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame. A lens is fixedly connected to one end of the camera, and a connecting frame is fixedly connected to one end of the camera. A connecting plate is slidably connected to one end of the connecting frame, and a scraper is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate. The scraper is slidably connected to both the connecting frame and the lens. A moving mechanism is provided at one end of the connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes a motor fixedly connected to the connecting frame, a reciprocating lead screw fixedly connected to the end of the motor's main shaft, a moving block helically connected to the outer side of the reciprocating lead screw, a pushing component provided at the bottom end of the moving block, one end of the pushing component being fixedly connected to the connecting plate, and the connecting plate being slidably connected to the moving block.

[0008] Preferably, the inner side of the movable block is slidably connected to a guide shaft, and the guide shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting frame.

[0009] Preferably, the pushing component includes a guide post fixedly connected to the moving block, a moving plate slidably connected to the outer side of the guide post, and the moving plate fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A spring is provided on the outer side of the guide post, and the two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the moving block and the moving plate, respectively.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the camera is provided with a liquid storage tank, one end of the liquid storage tank is fixedly connected to a water pump, the inlet end of the water pump is connected to the liquid storage tank, the outlet end of the water pump is connected to a delivery pipe, the other end of the delivery pipe is connected to a spray shell, and the spray shell is fixedly connected to the connecting frame. The end of the spray shell near the lens has a water outlet hole, and the water outlet hole faces the lens.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. A railway communication trackside equipment inspection device, comprising a spray nozzle, a motor, a reciprocating screw, a moving block, and a scraper. The motor drives the reciprocating screw to rotate spirally inside the moving block, causing the moving block to move back and forth along the lens of a camera via a connecting plate. Simultaneously, the spray nozzle sprays cleaning fluid onto the surface of the camera lens. Under the action of the cleaning fluid, the scraper easily removes feces from the surface of the camera lens, thereby ensuring the normal recording of trackside equipment by the camera and ensuring the recording effect of the camera. Moreover, it eliminates the need for manual cleaning by climbing to the top of the main body of the integrated vehicle, making the work of the staff more convenient.

[0013] 2. A railway communication trackside equipment inspection device, which, through the setting of guide columns, springs, and moving plates, allows the moving plate to be tightly fitted with the camera lens via a connecting plate under the elastic force of the spring, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect. Attached Figure Description

[0014] 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.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a water pump for a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the scraper of a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spring installation structure of a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the integrated vehicle; 2. Fixing frame; 3. Camera; 4. Lens; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Motor; 7. Reciprocating lead screw; 8. Guide shaft; 9. Moving block; 10. Guide column; 11. Spring; 12. Moving plate; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Scraper; 15. Spray shell; 16. Infusion pipe; 17. Storage tank; 18. Water pump. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual product size. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easy to understand, it should be noted in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0022] Example

[0023] like Figures 1-4As shown, a railway communication trackside equipment inspection device includes a comprehensive vehicle body 1 and a fixed frame 2. The fixed frame 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the comprehensive vehicle body 1, and a camera 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame 2. A lens 4 is fixedly connected to one end of the camera 3, and a connecting frame 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the camera 3. A connecting plate 13 is slidably connected to one end of the connecting frame 5, and a scraper 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting plate 13. The scraper 14 is slidably connected to both the connecting frame 5 and the lens 4. A moving mechanism is provided at one end of the connecting plate 13. The scraper 14 can scrape off the feces attached to the surface of the lens 4, eliminating the need for manual cleaning by climbing to the top of the comprehensive vehicle body 1, thus facilitating the work of the staff.

[0024] As a further improvement to this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the moving mechanism includes a motor 6 fixedly connected to the connecting frame 5. A reciprocating lead screw 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the main shaft of the motor 6. A moving block 9 is helically connected to the outer side of the reciprocating lead screw 7. A pushing component is provided at the bottom of the moving block 9. One end of the pushing component is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 13, and the connecting plate 13 is slidably connected to the moving block 9. The motor 6 drives the reciprocating lead screw 7 to rotate helically inside the moving block 9, so that the moving block 9 moves back and forth along the lens 4 of the camera 3 through the connecting plate 13 with the scraper 14.

[0025] As a further improvement to this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the inner side of the moving block 9 is slidably connected to a guide shaft 8, and the guide shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 5. The normal reciprocating movement of the moving block 9 can be ensured by the guide shaft 8.

[0026] As a further improvement to this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pushing component includes a guide post 10 fixedly connected to the moving block 9. A moving plate 12 is slidably connected to the outer side of the guide post 10, and the moving plate 12 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 13. A spring 11 is provided on the outer side of the guide post 10, and the two ends of the spring 11 are fixedly connected to the moving block 9 and the moving plate 12 respectively. Under the elastic force of the spring 11, the moving plate 12 can be made to tightly fit the scraper 14 with the lens 4 of the camera 3 through the connecting plate 13, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0027] As a further improvement to this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a liquid storage tank 17 is provided at one end of the camera 3. A water pump 18 is fixedly connected to one end of the liquid storage tank 17. The inlet end of the water pump 18 is connected to the liquid storage tank 17, and the outlet end of the water pump 18 is connected to a delivery pipe 16. The other end of the delivery pipe 16 is connected to a spray shell 15, and the spray shell 15 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 5. A water outlet is opened at the end of the spray shell 15, and the water outlet is directed towards the lens 4. The spray shell 15 sprays cleaning fluid onto the surface of the lens 4 of the camera 3. Under the action of the cleaning fluid, the scraper 14 can easily remove the feces from the surface of the camera lens 4.

[0028] Workflow: The electrical equipment of this device can be connected to the controller inside the main body 1 of the integrated vehicle, so that the staff can control the electrical equipment through the controller inside the main body 1 of the integrated vehicle. When it is necessary to clean the feces on the surface of the lens 4, the water pump 18 first sprays the cleaning fluid inside the storage tank 17 through the infusion pipe 16 and the spray shell 15 onto the surface of the lens 4. Then, the motor 6 drives the reciprocating screw 7 to rotate spirally inside the moving block 9. The moving block 9, through the guide column 10, spring 11, moving plate 12 and connecting plate 13, carries the scraper 14 to move back and forth along the lens 4 of the camera 3. Under the action of the cleaning fluid, the scraper 14 can easily remove the feces on the surface of the lens 4 of the camera 3, thereby ensuring that the camera 3 can normally shoot the trackside equipment and ensure the shooting effect of the camera 3. It also eliminates the need for manual cleaning by climbing to the top of the main body 1 of the integrated vehicle, which is convenient for the staff.

[0029] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention have been shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A railway communication trackside equipment inspection device, comprising a main body of a vehicle (1) and a fixing frame (2), characterized in that: The top of the main body (1) of the integrated vehicle is fixedly connected to a fixed frame (2), the top of the fixed frame (2) is fixedly connected to a camera (3), one end of the camera (3) is fixedly connected to a lens (4), one end of the camera (3) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (5), one end of the connecting frame (5) is slidably connected to a connecting plate (13), one end of the connecting plate (13) is fixedly connected to a scraper (14), and the scraper (14) is slidably connected to the connecting frame (5) and the lens (4). One end of the connecting plate (13) is provided with a moving mechanism.

2. The railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism includes a motor (6) fixedly connected to the connecting frame (5). A reciprocating lead screw (7) is fixedly connected to the end of the main shaft of the motor (6). A moving block (9) is spirally connected to the outer side of the reciprocating lead screw (7). A pushing component is provided at the bottom end of the moving block (9). One end of the pushing component is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (13), and the connecting plate (13) and the moving block (9) are slidably connected.

3. The railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the movable block (9) is slidably connected to a guide shaft (8), and the guide shaft (8) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (5).

4. The railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing assembly includes a guide post (10) fixedly connected to the moving block (9), a moving plate (12) is slidably connected to the outside of the guide post (10), and the moving plate (12) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (13). A spring (11) is provided on the outside of the guide post (10), and the two ends of the spring (11) are fixedly connected to the moving block (9) and the moving plate (12) respectively.

5. The railway communication trackside equipment inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the camera (3) is provided with a liquid storage tank (17), and one end of the liquid storage tank (17) is fixedly connected to a water pump (18). The inlet end of the water pump (18) is connected to the liquid storage tank (17), and the outlet end of the water pump (18) is connected to a delivery pipe (16). The other end of the delivery pipe (16) is connected to a spray shell (15), and the spray shell (15) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (5). The end of the spray shell (15) near the lens has a water outlet, and the water outlet is directed towards the lens (4).