A horizontal and vertical wear measuring tool
By designing an adjustable guide rail structure and magnetic fixation, the horizontal and vertical wear of the coal terminal stacker-reclaimer ring rail is simultaneously and automatically measured, solving the problems of low measurement accuracy and efficiency in existing technologies and adapting to the detection needs of different ring rail sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INSTALLATION ENG CO LTD OF CCCC FIRST HARBOR ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies cannot simultaneously measure the horizontal and vertical wear of the circular track of a coal terminal stacker-reclaimer, and the general-purpose tools have poor adaptability, low measurement accuracy, and low efficiency.
A ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measurement fixture was designed, including adjustable horizontal and vertical guide rails, magnetic base, digital display vernier caliper and slide, which are magnetically fixed to the rotating part to achieve synchronous detection and automatic measurement controlled by PLC.
It achieves simultaneous automatic measurement of horizontal and vertical wear of the ring rail, improving measurement accuracy and efficiency, reducing manual intervention, and adapting to adjustments of different ring rail sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of measuring instruments for coal terminal stacker-reclaimers, and in particular to a tooling for measuring the horizontal and vertical wear of a ring track. Background Technology
[0002] In coal terminal stacker-reclaimer operations, the circular track, as a core moving component, directly impacts equipment safety and operational efficiency. The stacker-reclaimer achieves large-angle rotation via a slewing mechanism, and the smoothness of its track directly affects positioning accuracy and operational efficiency. Long-term reciprocating motion leads to both horizontal (tread wear) and vertical (railside wear) wear on the track. Track wear reduces positioning accuracy, causing bucket wheel offset during material handling, directly affecting coal loading and blending accuracy. Traditional track measurement techniques primarily rely on general-purpose testing tools such as track rulers, laser rangefinders, or manual dial indicators, which have the following limitations:
[0003] Limited measurement dimensions: Traditional tools can only detect wear in a single direction (horizontal or vertical), and cannot simultaneously acquire the superimposed data of horizontal and vertical wear unique to circular tracks.
[0004] Poor adaptability: The general-purpose tool is not designed for the radius of curvature and rotational motion characteristics of the circular track, making it difficult to adapt to the dynamic measurement needs of the stacker-reclaimer in the scenario of large-angle rotation.
[0005] The contradiction between accuracy and efficiency: manual inspection requires multiple disassembly and adjustment, and the sources of error include human reading deviation, resulting in low data repeatability. Summary of the Invention
[0006] This utility model aims to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tooling for measuring the horizontal and vertical wear of a ring track.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture for a ring rail, comprising a horizontal guide rail, a vertical guide rail, a vertical support, a magnetic base, a digital vernier caliper, a connecting square steel, and a slide. The horizontal and vertical guide rails are adjustable in length and fixed perpendicularly to adjacent sides of the connecting square steel. The vertical support is installed on the end of the horizontal guide rail away from the connecting square steel, forming a "gate"-shaped support together with the horizontal and vertical guide rails, for mounting across the ring rail. The magnetic base is fixed to the bottom of the vertical support and is used to magnetically fix the tooling to the rotating part and move it along the ring rail. The slide is set on the horizontal guide rail and the vertical guide rail respectively and moves along the horizontal guide rail and the vertical guide rail. The digital display vernier caliper is installed on the slide and is used to measure the horizontal and vertical wear of the ring rail by the displacement of the slide. It also includes a control box, which is fixed on the rotating part and connected to the slide, the digital display vernier caliper and the stacker-reclaimer control center, and is used to trigger the measurement and wear value feedback.
[0008] Specifically, the horizontal guide rail includes a first horizontal section, a first extended section, and a second horizontal section. The first horizontal section is fixed to the connecting square steel, the second horizontal section is fixed to the vertical bracket, and the first extended section is detachably fixed between the opposite surfaces of the first and second horizontal sections.
[0009] Specifically, the first horizontal section, the first extended section, and the second horizontal section are provided with a first connecting groove in the middle of the front and rear sides. The first connecting groove at the joint of the first horizontal section and the first extended section, and at the joint of the first extended section and the second horizontal section, is provided with a first connecting plate. The front and rear opposite first connecting plates are connected and fixed by tie bolts.
[0010] Specifically, the vertical guide rail includes a first vertical section, a second extended section, and a second vertical section. The first vertical section is fixed to the connecting square steel, and the second extended section is detachably fixed between the opposite surfaces of the first and second vertical sections. The bottom of the second vertical section is provided with a retaining edge.
[0011] Specifically, the first vertical section, the second extended section, and the second vertical section are provided with second connecting grooves in the middle of the front and rear sides. The second connecting grooves at the joint of the first vertical section and the second extended section, and at the joint of the second extended section and the second vertical section are provided with second connecting plates. The front and rear opposite second connecting plates are connected and fixed by tie bolts.
[0012] Specifically, the slide includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a power box. Rollers are rotatably connected at the four corners of the front side of the rear panel. The power box is installed on the top rear side of the rear panel and contains an electric motor with a built-in battery. The electric motor drives a roller to rotate. The upper and lower sides of the horizontal guide rail and the left and right sides of the vertical guide rail are provided with wheel grooves that match the roller. The roller moves along the wheel grooves. Fixed rods are provided at the top and bottom middle of the opposite surfaces of the front panel and the rear panel. A digital display vernier caliper is installed on the front side of the front panel.
[0013] Specifically, digital vernier calipers include an interconnected reading head and a scale grating.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting a magnetic base, the tooling can be installed quickly and easily; by setting adjustable horizontal and vertical guide rails, the problem of poor adaptability is solved, and it is also easy to adjust according to different ring rails; by setting a slide and digital display vernier calipers, horizontal and vertical wear can be detected simultaneously, and a single installation can cover the full cross-section data without manual intervention, which greatly improves the measurement accuracy and efficiency, and is flexible and convenient to use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the slide and the horizontal guide rail of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the roller and the fixing rod of this utility model;
[0018] In the diagram: 1-Horizontal guide rail; 101-First horizontal section; 102-First extended section; 103-Second horizontal section; 104-First connecting groove; 105-First connecting plate; 2-Vertical guide rail; 201-First vertical section; 202-Second extended section; 203-Second vertical section; 204-Second connecting groove; 205-Second connecting plate; 3-Vertical bracket; 4-Magnetic base; 5-Digital vernier caliper; 501-Reading head; 502-Scale grating; 6-Connecting square steel; 7-Slide; 701-Front panel; 702-Rear panel; 703-Power box; 704-Roller; 705-Fixing rod; 8-Wheel groove;
[0019] The following will describe in detail the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:
[0021] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture for a ring rail includes a horizontal guide rail 1, a vertical guide rail 2, a vertical support 3, a magnetic base 4, a digital vernier caliper 5, a connecting square steel 6, and a slide 7.
[0022] The horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2 are adjustable in length and fixed perpendicularly to each other on adjacent sides of the connecting square steel 6. The horizontal guide rail 1 includes a first horizontal section 101, a first extended section 102, and a second horizontal section 103. The first horizontal section 101 is fixed to the connecting square steel 6, and the second horizontal section 103 is fixed to the vertical bracket 3. The first extended section 102 is detachably fixed between the opposite surfaces of the first horizontal section 101 and the second horizontal section 103. A first connecting groove 104 is provided in the middle of the front and rear sides of the first horizontal section 101, the first extended section 102, and the second horizontal section 103. A first connecting plate 105 is provided in the first connecting groove 104 at the joint of the first horizontal section 101 and the first extended section 102, and at the joint of the first extended section 102 and the second horizontal section 103. The front and rear opposite first connecting plates 105 are connected and fixed by tie bolts. The vertical guide rail 2 includes a first vertical section 201, a second extended section 202, and a second vertical section 203. The first vertical section 201 is fixed to the connecting square steel 6. The second extended section 202 is detachably fixed between the opposing surfaces of the first vertical section 201 and the second vertical section 203. The bottom of the second vertical section 203 is provided with a retaining edge. Second connecting grooves 204 are provided in the middle of the front and rear sides of the first vertical section 201, the second extended section 202, and the second vertical section 203. Second connecting plates 205 are provided in the second connecting grooves 204 at the joints of the first vertical section 201 and the second extended section 202, and at the joints of the second extended section 202 and the second vertical section 203. The opposing second connecting plates 205 are connected and fixed by tie bolts. The horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2 can be adjusted according to the ring rail dimensions by installing the appropriate size of the first extended section 102 and the second extended section 202.
[0023] The vertical bracket 3 is installed at the end of the horizontal guide rail 1 away from the connecting square steel 6, forming a "gate"-shaped bracket together with the horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2. It is used to span the ring rail. The magnetic base 4 is fixed to the bottom of the vertical bracket 3, used to magnetically fix the fixture to the rotating component and move it along the ring rail. Using magnetic positioning, this fixture is easy and quick to install, and can move synchronously with the rotating component, achieving simultaneous detection of horizontal and vertical wear on the ring rail.
[0024] The slide block 7 is respectively set on the horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2 and moves along the horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2. The digital display vernier caliper 5 is installed on the slide block 7 and is used to measure the horizontal and vertical wear of the ring rail by means of the displacement of the slide block 7. The digital display vernier caliper 5 includes a reading head 501 and a scale grating 502 connected to each other. The slide block 7 includes a front panel 701, a rear panel 702, and a power box 703. Rollers 704 are rotatably connected at the four corners of the front side of the rear panel 702. The power box 703 is installed on the top rear side of the rear panel 702, and an electric motor with a built-in battery is installed inside the power box 703. The electric motor drives a roller 704 to rotate. The upper and lower sides of the horizontal guide rail 1 and the left and right sides of the vertical guide rail 2 are provided with wheel grooves 8 that match the roller 704. The roller 704 moves along the wheel grooves 8. The front panel 701 and the rear panel 702 have fixed rods 705 in the middle of the top and bottom of their opposite surfaces. The digital display vernier caliper 5 is installed on the front side of the front panel 701. The slide 7 is driven by the electric motor to move automatically along the horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2, thereby driving the digital display vernier caliper 5 to measure the horizontal and vertical wear of the ring rail.
[0025] It also includes a control box, fixed to the rotating component, connected to the slide 7, digital display vernier caliper 5, and stacker-reclaimer control center, used to trigger measurement and transmit wear value feedback. The control module can use an industrial PLC (Siemens S7-1200 model), receiving the rotation angle signal from the stacker-reclaimer control center to trigger measurement, i.e., driving the electric motor and digital display vernier caliper 5 to start measuring the wear value and transmitting the wear value to the stacker-reclaimer control center. Specifically, the rotation angle signal can be defined as starting to measure the horizontal and vertical wear values of one side of the ring rail every 30° rotation. If wear exceeding the limit is detected, the PLC can urgently stop the movement of the slide 7, and the stacker-reclaimer control center can intervene remotely.
[0026] In operation, this invention is fixed to the rotating component of the stacker-reclaimer via a magnetic base 4, rotating synchronously with the component. The lengths of the horizontal guide rail 1 and the vertical guide rail 2 are adjusted according to the ring rail dimensions. When the rotation angle of the rotating component reaches a preset value, the PLC triggers the measurement process, the electric motor drives the slide 7 to move, the digital display vernier caliper 5 collects the wear value, the PLC reads the wear value and transmits it to the stacker-reclaimer control center to generate a corresponding wear trend report. This invention is easy and quick to install, requires no manual intervention, and can achieve synchronous automatic measurement of horizontal and vertical wear, greatly improving measurement accuracy and efficiency, and is flexible and convenient to use.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] The present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or direct application to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A tooling for measuring the horizontal and vertical wear of a ring rail, characterized in that, The system includes a horizontal guide rail (1), a vertical guide rail (2), a vertical bracket (3), a magnetic base (4), a digital vernier caliper (5), a connecting square steel (6), and a slide (7). The horizontal guide rail (1) and the vertical guide rail (2) are adjustable in length and fixed perpendicularly to each other on adjacent sides of the connecting square steel (6). The vertical bracket (3) is installed at the end of the horizontal guide rail (1) away from the connecting square steel (6), and together with the horizontal guide rail (1) and the vertical guide rail (2), it forms a "gate" shaped bracket for straddling the ring rail. The magnetic base (4) is fixed to the vertical bracket. The bottom of the frame (3) is used to magnetically fix the tooling to the rotating part and move it along the ring rail. The slide (7) is set on the horizontal guide rail (1) and the vertical guide rail (2) respectively and moves along the horizontal guide rail (1) and the vertical guide rail (2). The digital display vernier caliper (5) is installed on the slide (7) and is used to measure the horizontal wear and vertical wear of the ring rail by the displacement of the slide (7). It also includes a control box, which is fixed on the rotating part and connected to the slide (7), the digital display vernier caliper (5) and the stacker-reclaimer control center, and is used to trigger the measurement and wear value feedback.
2. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal guide rail (1) includes a first horizontal section (101), a first extended section (102), and a second horizontal section (103). The first horizontal section (101) is fixed to the connecting square steel (6), and the second horizontal section (103) is fixed to the vertical bracket (3). The first extended section (102) is detachably fixed between the opposite surfaces of the first horizontal section (101) and the second horizontal section (103).
3. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first horizontal section (101), the first extended section (102), and the second horizontal section (103) are provided with a first connecting groove (104) in the middle of the front and rear sides. The first connecting groove (104) at the junction of the first horizontal section (101) and the first extended section (102) and at the junction of the first extended section (102) and the second horizontal section (103) is provided with a first connecting plate (105). The front and rear opposite first connecting plates (105) are connected and fixed by tie bolts.
4. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical guide rail (2) includes a first vertical section (201), a second extended section (202), and a second vertical section (203). The first vertical section (201) is fixed to the connecting square steel (6). The second extended section (202) is detachably fixed between the opposite surfaces of the first vertical section (201) and the second vertical section (203). The bottom of the second vertical section (203) is provided with a retaining edge.
5. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first vertical section (201), the second extended section (202), and the second vertical section (203) are provided with second connecting grooves (204) in the middle of the front and rear sides. The second connecting grooves (204) at the joint of the first vertical section (201) and the second extended section (202) and at the joint of the second extended section (202) and the second vertical section (203) are provided with second connecting plates (205). The front and rear opposite second connecting plates (205) are connected and fixed by tie bolts.
6. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide (7) includes a front panel (701), a rear panel (702), and a power box (703). Rollers (704) are rotatably connected at the four corners of the front side of the rear panel (702). The power box (703) is installed on the top rear side of the rear panel (702), and an electric motor with a built-in battery is installed in the power box (703). The electric motor drives a roller (704) to rotate. The upper and lower sides of the horizontal guide rail (1) and the left and right sides of the vertical guide rail (2) are provided with wheel grooves (8) that match the roller (704). The roller (704) moves along the wheel groove (8). A fixing rod (705) is provided in the middle of the top and bottom of the opposite surfaces of the front panel (701) and the rear panel (702). A digital display vernier caliper (5) is installed on the front side of the front panel (701).
7. The ring rail horizontal and vertical wear measuring fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The digital vernier caliper (5) includes a reading head (501) and a scale grating (502) that are connected to each other.