An AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and tow wheelsets
By designing AGVs with both track wheels and ground wheels, and using a lifting device to change the height between the wheels, the problem of equipment interference in railway vehicle depots was solved, enabling automated operation and reducing labor intensity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU SUSHENG AUTOMATION EQUIP
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the arrangement of AGV vehicles in railway vehicle depot maintenance equipment causes the ground wheels to lose support or interfere with the equipment, making automated operation impossible and resulting in high labor intensity.
Design an AGV vehicle equipped with track wheels and ground wheels. By changing the height between the wheels through a lifting device, it can ride on the rails and traction the wheelset, avoiding positional interference.
This enables AGVs to operate automatically on steel rails, avoiding equipment interference, reducing labor intensity, and improving the level of production automation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway vehicle equipment technology, specifically an AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and haul wheelsets. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the wheel and axle workshops of railway vehicle depots, some maintenance equipment is located on the inner and outer sides of two steel rails on the ground. Equipment on the inner side causes the AGV's ground wheels to lose support, while equipment on the outer side interferes with the AGV's position. Therefore, the current mainstream practice for wheelset transportation is to manually or using wheel pullers (which pose safety hazards) to propel the wheelsets along the rails. Its main drawbacks are high labor intensity and the inability to automate the operation. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and haul wheelsets, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A bogie or wheel and axle workshop 1 in a railway vehicle depot or rolling stock factory includes wheelsets 2, a track 3, and an AGV vehicle 4. The track 3 includes a rail 3B and a wheel flange groove 3C. The wheelset 2, running on the rail 3B, includes an axle 2B. The AGV vehicle 4 includes a track wheel 4A, a ground wheel 4B, and a traction hook 4C. Through the movement of the track wheel 4A and the ground wheel 4B on the ground, the AGV vehicle 4 can laterally cross the wheel flange groove 3C and the rail 3B. Through the track wheel 4A, the AGV vehicle can ride on the rail 3B. When the traction hook 4C hooks the axle 2B, the AGV vehicle 4 can pull the wheelset 2 to run on the rail 3B.
[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the AGV vehicle 4 includes a lifting device 4D; the lifting device 4D can change the relative height between the ground wheel 4B and the track wheel 4A.
[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the AGV vehicle 4, through the lifting device 4D, can make the ground wheel 4B detach from the ground and the track wheel 4A ride on the rail 3B; it can also make the ground wheel 4B and the track wheel 4A at the same height, and both of them run on the ground; it can also make the ground wheel 4B higher than the rail 3B and the track wheel 4A run on the ground; it can also make the track wheel 4A higher than the rail 3B and the ground wheel 4B run on the ground.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the ground wheel 4B includes an inner wheel 4B1 located inside the wheel flange groove 3C.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the AGV vehicle 4 includes a vehicle body 4E, a track wheel 4A, a traction hook 4C and a lifting device 4D, all of which are mounted on the vehicle body 4E, and an inner wheel 4B1 is mounted on the lifting device 4D.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the traction hook 4C includes a rotating rod device 7, which includes a rotating seat 7A, a rotating rod 7B, and a V-shaped fork 7C. The rotating seat 7A is mounted on the vehicle body 4E, and the V-shaped fork 7C is located at the front end of the rotating rod 7B. The rotating rod 7B rotates on the rotating seat 7A. When the AGV vehicle 4 does not traction the wheel pair 2, the rotating rod 7B is in a vertical state.
[0010] In summary, compared with the prior art, this utility model avoids positional interference between the AGV vehicle and ground maintenance equipment by having the track wheels ride on the rails; its main advantages are: the AGV vehicle has a simple structure and a high degree of production automation. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of wheelset 2, track 3 and AGV vehicle 4 in workshop 1, and also a structural schematic diagram of axle 2B that makes up wheelset 2;
[0012] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rudder wheel 4A1 that makes up the track wheel 4A, a structural schematic diagram of the rotating rod device 7 that makes up the traction hook 4C, and a structural schematic diagram of the rotating seat 7A, rotating rod 7B and V-shaped fork 7C that make up the rotating rod device 7.
[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The A-view is also a structural schematic diagram of the track wheel 4A, ground wheel 4B and traction hook 4C that make up the AGV vehicle 4, as well as a structural schematic diagram of the inner wheel 4B1 that makes up the ground wheel 4B.
[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The B-direction view is also a structural schematic diagram of the rail 3B and wheel flange groove 3C that make up track 3, as well as a structural schematic diagram of the lifting device 4D and car body 4E that make up AGV car 4.
[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the V-shaped fork 7C located at the bottom of the axle 2B;
[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the V-shaped fork 7C when it is in the vertical position.
[0017] Workshop 1, wheelset 2, axle 2B, track 3, rail 3B, wheel flange groove 3C, AGV vehicle 4, track wheel 4A, steering wheel 4A1, ground wheel 4B, inner wheel 4B1, traction hook 4C, lifting device 4D, vehicle body 4E, rotating rod device 7, rotating seat 7A, rotating rod 7B, V-shaped fork 7C. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0019] Please see Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the invention, the bogie or wheel and axle workshop 1 of a railway vehicle depot or vehicle factory includes wheelsets 2, rails 3, and AGV vehicles 4. The rails 3 include rails 3B and wheel flange grooves 3C. The wheelsets 2 running on the rails 3B include axles 2B. The AGV vehicles 4 include rail wheels 4A, ground wheels 4B, and traction hooks 4C. Through the operation of the rail wheels 4A and ground wheels 4B on the ground, the AGV vehicles 4 can laterally cross the wheel flange grooves 3C and rails 3B. Through the rail wheels 4A, the AGV vehicles can ride on the rails 3B. When the traction hooks 4C hook the axles 2B, the AGV vehicles 4 can pull the wheelsets 2 to run on the rails 3B.
[0020] The AGV vehicle 4 includes a lifting device 4D; the lifting device 4D can change the relative height between the ground wheel 4B and the track wheel 4A.
[0021] The AGV vehicle 4, through the lifting device 4D, can lift the ground wheel 4B off the ground and allow the track wheel 4A to ride on the rail 3B; it can also make the ground wheel 4B and the track wheel 4A at the same height, with both running on the ground; it can also make the ground wheel 4B higher than the rail 3B, with the track wheel 4A running on the ground; and it can also make the track wheel 4A higher than the rail 3B, with the ground wheel 4B running on the ground.
[0022] The ground wheel 4B includes an inner wheel 4B1 located inside the rim groove 3C.
[0023] It should be noted that ground wheel 4B can also be located outside rail 3B.
[0024] The AGV vehicle 4 includes a vehicle body 4E, a track wheel 4A, a traction hook 4C, and a lifting device 4D, all of which are mounted on the vehicle body 4E, and an inner wheel 4B1 is mounted on the lifting device 4D.
[0025] It should be noted that the track wheel 4A can also be installed on the lifting device 4D, in which case the inner wheel 4B1 is installed on the car body 4E.
[0026] It should also be noted that: the track wheel 4A can be the steering wheel 4A1, and the inner wheel 4B1 can be a Mecanum wheel.
[0027] The towing hook 4C includes a rotating rod device 7, which includes a rotating seat 7A, a rotating rod 7B, and a V-shaped fork 7C. The rotating seat 7A is mounted on the vehicle body 4E, and the V-shaped fork 7C is located at the front end of the rotating rod 7B. The rotating rod 7B rotates on the rotating seat 7A. When the AGV vehicle 4 is not towing the wheel pair 2, the rotating rod 7B is in a vertical state.
[0028] It should be noted that when the AGV vehicle 4 is traction wheel 2, the rotating rod 7B can be in a horizontal state.
[0029] It should also be noted that the V-shaped fork 7C can also be opened downwards.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "front," and "rear," 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 this utility model, it should also be noted that the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, integral molding connection, mechanical connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] 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. An AGV vehicle capable of both riding on a steel rail and towing a wheelset, characterized in that the railway The bogie or wheel and axle workshop (1) of the depot or rolling stock plant includes wheelsets (2), rails (3) and AGVs (4). The rails (3) include rails (3B) and wheel flange grooves (3C). The wheelsets (2) running on the rails (3B) include axles (2B). The AGVs (4) include track wheels (4A), ground wheels (4B) and traction hooks (4C). By running on the ground with track wheels (4A) and ground wheels (4B), the AGVs (4) can cross the wheel flange grooves (3C) and rails (3B) laterally. By running on the rails (3B) with track wheels (4A), the AGVs (4) can ride on the rails (3B). When the traction hooks (4C) hook the axles (2B), the AGVs (4) can pull the wheelsets (2) to run on the rails (3B). 2. The AGV vehicle according to claim 1, which can both ride on rails and haul wheelsets, is characterized in that... The AGV vehicle (4) includes a lifting device (4D); the relative height between the ground wheel (4B) and the track wheel (4A) can be changed by the lifting device (4D).
3. An AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and haul wheelsets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The AGV vehicle (4) can lift the ground wheel (4B) off the ground and the track wheel (4A) ride on the rail (3B) by means of the lifting device (4D); it can also make the ground wheel (4B) and the track wheel (4A) at the same height and both run on the ground; it can also make the ground wheel (4B) higher than the rail (3B) and the track wheel (4A) run on the ground; it can also make the track wheel (4A) higher than the rail (3B) and the ground wheel (4B) run on the ground.
4. An AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and traction wheelsets according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ground wheel (4B) includes an inner wheel (4B1) located inside the rim groove (3C).
5. An AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and traction wheelsets according to claim 4, characterized in that: The AGV vehicle (4) includes a vehicle body (4E), a track wheel (4A), a traction hook (4C) and a lifting device (4D) all mounted on the vehicle body (4E), and an inner wheel (4B1) mounted on the lifting device (4D).
6. An AGV vehicle that can both ride on rails and traction wheelsets according to claim 5, characterized in that: The towing hook (4C) includes a rotating rod device (7), which includes a rotating seat (7A), a rotating rod (7B), and a V-shaped fork (7C). The rotating seat (7A) is mounted on the vehicle body (4E), and the V-shaped fork (7C) is located at the front end of the rotating rod (7B). The rotating rod (7B) rotates on the rotating seat (7A). When the AGV vehicle (4) does not tow the wheel pair (2), the rotating rod (7B) is in a vertical state.