A steerable wheel pair with lubrication function

By designing a steering wheelset with lubrication function, the wheels can be flexibly steered using a variable-direction motor and gear system. The supply of lubricating oil is controlled by an infrared speedometer, which solves the problems of insufficient steering ability and lubrication of traditional wheelsets, and improves the vehicle's operating stability and service life.

CN224348681UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12ZHONGLU RAIL EQUIP (CHANGSHU) CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGLU RAIL EQUIP (CHANGSHU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional wheelsets are inadequate in terms of steering ability and lubrication, especially when cornering or turning with a small radius, which leads to increased wear and unstable operation, affecting vehicle safety and efficiency.

Method used

A steerable wheelset with lubrication function was designed. The wheels can be flexibly steered by driving a gear and rack system with a reversible motor. The lubricating oil is supplied quantitatively by a lead screw motor and an infrared speedometer to ensure effective lubrication of the wheel axle and inner surface.

🎯Benefits of technology

It improves the steering flexibility and lubrication of the wheelsets, reduces wear, extends service life, lowers maintenance costs, and ensures the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to wheel pair technical field especially relates to a steering wheel pair with lubricating function, including mounting bracket and wheel, wheel is installed in mounting bracket left and right sides, is provided with the direction changing device in mounting bracket, and the direction changing device includes direction changing motor, gear, rack, rotation axis and mounting bracket. This steering wheel pair with lubricating function, through direction changing motor drive gear rotation, thereby drive rack removal, finally make mounting bracket and wheel change direction, through screw rod motor drive screw rod rotation certain number of turns, make the push board advance specified distance, will certain amount of lubricating oil through the connecting pipe press into the oil inlet, finally from the wheel axle surface lubrication hole flows out to the wheel axle and the wheel inner surface lubrication, improve the service life, through infrared speedometer detection unit time in the mark groove pass frequency to judge the wheel rotating speed, reach certain rotating speed through signal line to screw rod motor send signal and make it work to the wheel axle lubrication, reduce lubricating oil unnecessary loss.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wheelset technology, specifically a steerable wheelset with lubrication function. Background Technology

[0002] Wheelsets are key components of railway vehicles, urban rail transit vehicles, and some special vehicles. They directly bear the weight of the vehicle and propel it through interaction with the track. The performance and reliability of wheelsets have a crucial impact on the vehicle's operational safety, stability, and service life.

[0003] During vehicle operation, especially when navigating curves or making small-radius turns, the steering capability of traditional wheelsets is often limited. This can lead to increased rolling resistance, accelerated wheel and rail wear, and even affect the vehicle's operational safety and efficiency. For example, in complex lines of mountain railways or urban rail transit systems, where vehicles require frequent turning maneuvers, the insufficient steering performance of traditional wheelsets becomes even more apparent.

[0004] Under high-speed rotation and heavy loads, the bearings and journals of wheelsets are prone to wear and heat generation. Poor lubrication will further exacerbate wear, reduce wheelset lifespan, and increase maintenance costs and vehicle downtime. Furthermore, insufficient lubrication can lead to wheelset malfunctions, affecting normal vehicle operation and even causing safety accidents. For example, in high-temperature environments or long-distance rail transport, unresolved wheelset lubrication issues can severely impact vehicle reliability. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steering wheelset with lubrication function to solve the problems of poor steering ability and insufficient wheel lubrication mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a steerable wheelset with lubrication function, comprising a mounting frame and wheels, wherein the wheels are mounted on the left and right sides of the mounting frame, and a steering device is provided inside the mounting frame;

[0007] The reversing device includes a reversing motor, a gear, a rack, a rotating shaft, and a mounting frame. The reversing motor is mounted above the mounting frame. The gear is connected to the output end of the reversing motor and located inside the mounting frame. The rack is mounted inside the mounting frame and meshes with the outer surface of the gear. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rack. The mounting frame is mounted on the left and right ends of the rack and rotatably connected to the inside of the mounting frame. The mounting frame is fixedly connected to the underside of the vehicle. The reversing motor drives the gear to rotate, thereby moving the rack and ultimately changing the direction of the mounting frame and the wheels.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting bracket has a threaded hole on its upper part, and the mounting bracket and the reversing motor are connected by bolts through the threaded hole, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the reversing motor and improves the convenience of the device.

[0009] Preferably, a wheel axle is fixedly connected to the side of the fixing frame away from the mounting frame, and the wheel is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the wheel axle. A limit ring is installed on the outer surface of the wheel axle near the wheel, and a spring pin is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the limit ring. A groove is formed on the outer surface of the wheel axle near the limit ring, and a locking slot is formed inside the groove. The locking slot matches the spring pin, and the material is limited by the limit ring. The spring pin is engaged in the locking slot to prevent the limit ring from moving.

[0010] Preferably, the wheel axle has a cavity inside the end near the limiting ring, and a pressing block is installed inside the cavity. One end of the pressing block extends from a shaft, and the pressing block is rotatably connected to the end of the wheel axle near the limiting ring via the shaft. A knob is fixedly connected to the end of the shaft away from the pressing block. By rotating the knob, the pressing block is rotated to press the spring pin, and at the same time, the limiting ring is pulled to disengage the spring pin from the retainer, so that the limiting ring can be removed for wheel maintenance and replacement. The operation is convenient.

[0011] Preferably, a lubricating oil box is fixedly connected above the mounting bracket. A lead screw motor is fixedly installed on the side of the lubricating oil box near the mounting bracket. An oil inlet is fixedly connected above the lubricating oil box. A lead screw is connected to the output end of the lead screw motor and is located inside the lubricating oil box. A push plate is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw and slidably connected to the inside of the lubricating oil box. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the side of the lubricating oil box near the wheel and communicates with the inside of the lubricating oil box. An oil inlet is opened at one end of the wheel axle near the mounting bracket, and the other end of the connecting pipe communicates with the oil inlet. A sealing ring is fixedly connected inside the lubricating oil box on the outer surface of the lead screw. The lead screw motor drives the lead screw to rotate a certain number of revolutions, thereby causing the push plate to advance a specified distance, pressing a certain amount of lubricating oil into the oil inlet through the connecting pipe, and finally flowing out from the lubrication hole on the surface of the wheel axle to lubricate the wheel axle and the inner surface of the wheel, improving service life. The sealing ring can prevent oil from overflowing.

[0012] Preferably, the inner surface of the wheel is provided with a guide groove, which allows the lubricating oil to flow better and improves the lubrication effect.

[0013] Preferably, a mounting block is fixedly connected above the mounting bracket, and an infrared speedometer is fixedly mounted above the mounting block. A marking groove is provided on the side of the wheel near the infrared speedometer. The infrared speedometer is a DM6234P+ model. The infrared speedometer is connected to the lead screw motor via a signal line. The wheel speed is determined by detecting the number of times the marking groove passes through per unit time. Once a certain speed is reached, a signal is sent to the lead screw motor via the signal line to lubricate the wheel axle and reduce unnecessary lubricant consumption.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This lubricated steerable wheelset uses a reversing motor to drive a gear, which in turn moves a rack, ultimately changing the direction of the mounting bracket and wheels. A limit ring restricts the material, and a spring pin engages with the slot to prevent the limit ring from moving. By rotating the knob, the extrusion block rotates to compress the spring pin, while simultaneously pulling the limit ring to disengage the spring pin from the slot, allowing the limit ring to be removed for wheel maintenance and replacement. The operation is convenient.

[0016] 2. This steerable wheelset with lubrication function uses a lead screw motor to rotate a certain number of revolutions, causing the push plate to advance a specified distance. A certain amount of lubricating oil is forced into the oil inlet through the connecting pipe and finally flows out from the lubrication hole on the wheel axle surface to lubricate the wheel axle and the inner surface of the wheel, improving service life. The sealing ring prevents oil leakage, and the guide groove allows the lubricating oil to flow better, improving the lubrication effect. The wheel speed is determined by the number of times the marker groove passes through per unit time using an infrared speed measuring instrument. Once a certain speed is reached, a signal is sent to the lead screw motor via a signal line to activate the lubrication of the wheel axle, reducing unnecessary lubricating oil consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the reversible structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lubrication structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wheel loading and unloading structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Mounting bracket; 101. Wheel; 2. Reversing motor; 201. Gear; 202. Rack; 203. Rotating shaft; 204. Fixing bracket; 3. Lubricating oil box; 301. Oil inlet; 302. Lead screw motor; 303. Lead screw; 304. Push plate; 305. Connecting pipe; 306. Oil inlet; 307. Wheel axle; 308. Guide groove; 4. Infrared speedometer; 401. Mounting block; 402. Marking groove; 5. Limiting ring; 501. Spring pin; 502. Bayonet; 503. Extrusion block; 504. Knob. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Example 1: Addressing the current issues of poor steering ability and insufficient wheel lubrication in wheelsets, this example provides a steering wheelset with lubrication functionality. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-4 The embodiment provides a steerable wheelset with lubrication function, which enables the wheelset to turn freely within a certain angle, and allows for quick loading and unloading of the wheels, making operation convenient. The steerable wheelset with lubrication function includes a mounting frame 1 and wheels 101. The wheels 101 are mounted on the left and right sides of the mounting frame 1, and a steering device is provided inside the mounting frame 1.

[0024] The reversing device includes a reversing motor 2, a gear 201, a rack 202, a rotating shaft 203, and a fixed frame 204. The reversing motor 2 is mounted on top of the mounting frame 1. The gear 201 is connected to the output end of the reversing motor 2 and is located inside the mounting frame 1. The rack 202 is mounted inside the mounting frame 1 and meshes with the outer surface of the gear 201. The rotating shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rack 202. The fixed frame 204 is mounted on the left and right ends of the rack 202. The rotating shaft 203 is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixed frame 204. The mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected to the underside of the vehicle. A threaded hole is provided on the top of the mounting frame 1. The mounting frame 1 and the reversing motor 2 are connected by bolts through the threaded hole.

[0025] A wheel axle 307 is fixedly connected to the side of the mounting bracket 204 away from the mounting bracket 1. The wheel 101 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the wheel axle 307. A limit ring 5 is installed on the outer surface of the wheel axle 307 near the wheel 101. A spring pin 501 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the limit ring 5. A groove is opened on the outer surface of the wheel axle 307 near the limit ring 5. A latch 502 is opened inside the groove. The latch 502 matches the spring pin 501. A cavity is opened inside the wheel axle 307 near the limit ring 5. A pressing block 503 is installed inside the cavity. A shaft extends from one end of the pressing block 503. The pressing block 503 is rotatably connected to the end of the wheel axle 307 near the limit ring 5 through the shaft. A knob 504 is fixedly connected to the end of the shaft away from the pressing block 503.

[0026] In this embodiment, the gear 201 is driven to rotate by the reversing motor 2, which in turn drives the rack 202 to move, ultimately causing the fixing frame 204 and the wheel 101 to change direction. The material is limited by the limiting ring 5, and the spring pin 501 is locked into the slot 502 to prevent the limiting ring 5 from moving. By rotating the knob 504, the pressing block 503 is rotated to press the spring pin 501, and at the same time, the limiting ring 5 is pulled to make the spring pin 501 disengage from the slot 502 so that the limiting ring 5 can be removed for maintenance and replacement of the wheel 101. The operation is convenient.

[0027] Example 2: Based on Example 1, please refer to... Figures 1-4 It can provide quantitative lubrication to the wheel axle and the inner surface of the wheel, and the lubrication device is activated only at a certain speed to reduce lubricant consumption. A lubricant box 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 204. A screw motor 302 is fixedly installed on the side of the lubricant box 3 near the mounting bracket 1. An oil inlet 301 is fixedly connected to the top of the lubricant box 3. A screw 303 is connected to the output end of the screw motor 302 and is located inside the lubricant box 3. A push plate 304 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the screw 303 and is slidably connected to the inside of the lubricant box 3. A connecting pipe 305 is fixedly connected to the side of the lubricant box 3 near the wheel 101 and communicates with the inside of the lubricant box 3. An oil inlet 306 is opened at one end of the wheel axle 307 near the mounting bracket 204. The other end of the connecting pipe 305 communicates with the oil inlet 306. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inside of the lubricant box 3 on the outer surface of the screw 303. A guide groove 308 is opened on the inner surface of the wheel 101.

[0028] A mounting block 401 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 1. An infrared speed measuring instrument 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting block 401. A marking groove 402 is opened on the side of the wheel 101 near the infrared speed measuring instrument 4. The infrared speed measuring instrument 4 is a DM6234P+ model. The infrared speed measuring instrument 4 is connected to the lead screw motor 302 through a signal line.

[0029] In this embodiment, the lead screw motor 302 drives the lead screw 303 to rotate a certain number of revolutions, thereby causing the push plate 304 to advance a specified distance. A certain amount of lubricating oil is forced into the oil inlet 306 through the connecting pipe 305, and finally flows out from the lubrication hole on the surface of the wheel axle 307 to lubricate the inner surface of the wheel axle 307 and the wheel 101, thereby improving service life. The sealing ring can prevent oil from overflowing, and the guide groove 308 can make the lubricating oil flow better and improve the lubrication effect. The rotation speed of the wheel 101 is determined by detecting the number of times the mark groove 402 passes through per unit time using the infrared speed measuring instrument 4. After reaching a certain rotation speed, a signal is sent to the lead screw motor 302 through the signal line to make it work to lubricate the wheel axle 307, reducing unnecessary consumption of lubricating oil.

[0030] Working principle: The reversing motor 2 drives the gear 201 to rotate, which in turn drives the rack 202 to move, ultimately changing the direction of the fixed frame 204 and the wheel 101. The material is limited by the limiting ring 5, and the spring pin 501 is locked into the slot 502 to prevent the limiting ring 5 from moving. By rotating the knob 504, the pressing block 503 is rotated to press the spring pin 501, and at the same time, the limiting ring 5 is pulled to make the spring pin 501 disengage from the slot 502 so that the limiting ring 5 can be removed for maintenance and replacement of the wheel 101. The operation is convenient. The lead screw motor 302 drives the lead screw 303 to rotate a certain number of revolutions, thereby causing the push plate 304 to advance a specified distance. A certain amount of lubricating oil is forced into the oil inlet 306 through the connecting pipe 305, and finally flows out from the lubrication hole on the surface of the wheel axle 307 to lubricate the inner surface of the wheel axle 307 and the wheel 101, thereby improving service life. The sealing ring can prevent oil from overflowing, and the guide groove 308 can make the lubricating oil flow better and improve the lubrication effect. The infrared speed measuring instrument 4 detects the number of times the mark groove 402 passes through per unit time to determine the speed of the wheel 101. After reaching a certain speed, a signal is sent to the lead screw motor 302 through the signal line to make it work to lubricate the wheel axle 307 and reduce unnecessary lubricating oil consumption.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function, comprising a mounting bracket (1) and wheels (101), characterized in that: The wheels (101) are installed on the left and right sides of the mounting frame (1), and the mounting frame (1) is provided with a steering device inside; The reversing device includes a reversing motor (2), a gear (201), a rack (202), a rotating shaft (203), and a fixing frame (204). The reversing motor (2) is mounted above the mounting frame (1). The gear (201) is connected to the output end of the reversing motor (2) and is located inside the mounting frame (1). The rack (202) is mounted inside the mounting frame (1) and meshes with the outer surface of the gear (201). The rotating shaft (203) is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rack (202). The fixing frame (204) is mounted on the left and right ends of the rack (202). The rotating shaft (203) is rotatably connected to the inside of the fixing frame (204). The mounting frame (1) is fixedly connected to the underside of the vehicle.

2. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (1) has a threaded hole on its top, and the mounting bracket (1) and the reversing motor (2) are connected by bolt threads through the threaded hole.

3. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (204) is fixedly connected to a wheel axle (307) on the side away from the mounting frame (1). The wheel (101) is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the wheel axle (307). A limiting ring (5) is installed on the outer surface of the wheel axle (307) near the wheel (101). A spring pin (501) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the limiting ring (5). A groove is opened on the outer surface of the wheel axle (307) near the limiting ring (5). A latch (502) is opened inside the groove. The latch (502) matches the spring pin (501).

4. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wheel axle (307) has a cavity inside the end near the limiting ring (5), and a pressing block (503) is installed inside the cavity. One end of the pressing block (503) extends a shaft, and the pressing block (503) is rotatably connected to the end of the wheel axle (307) near the limiting ring (5) through the shaft. A knob (504) is fixedly connected to the end of the shaft away from the pressing block (503).

5. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lubricating oil box (3) is fixedly connected above the mounting bracket (204). A lead screw motor (302) is fixedly installed on the side of the lubricating oil box (3) near the mounting bracket (1). An oil inlet (301) is fixedly connected above the lubricating oil box (3). A lead screw (303) is connected to the output end of the lead screw motor (302), and the lead screw (303) is located inside the lubricating oil box (3). A push plate (304) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (303). The lubricating oil box (3) is slidably connected to the inside of the lubricating oil box (3). The lubricating oil box (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the wheel (101) with a connecting pipe (305). The connecting pipe (305) communicates with the inside of the lubricating oil box (3). The wheel axle (307) is provided with an oil inlet (306) at one end near the fixing frame (204). The other end of the connecting pipe (305) communicates with the oil inlet (306). A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inside of the lubricating oil box (3) on the outer surface of the lead screw (303).

6. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner surface of the wheel (101) is provided with a flow guide groove (308).

7. A steerable wheelset with lubrication function according to claim 5, characterized in that: An mounting block (401) is fixedly connected above the mounting bracket (1), and an infrared speed measuring instrument (4) is fixedly installed above the mounting block (401). A marking groove (402) is opened on the side of the wheel (101) near the infrared speed measuring instrument (4). The infrared speed measuring instrument (4) is a DM6234P+ model. The infrared speed measuring instrument (4) is connected to the lead screw motor (302) through a signal line.