A switch intelligent inspection device

The intelligent turnout inspection equipment automatically detects track elevation differences and records track conditions, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual inspection. It enables efficient and accurate turnout inspection and remote maintenance, ensuring the safety and smooth operation of railway transportation.

CN224447761UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LANZHOU JIAOTONG UNIV
Filing Date
2025-08-28
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The current turnout inspection mainly relies on manual labor, which is inefficient and makes it difficult to effectively check the difference in track surface height, resulting in damage to train wheel flanges.

Method used

Design an intelligent turnout inspection device, which includes a high/low transition inspection mechanism and a rail inspection mechanism. The inspection vehicle automatically detects and records the track height difference, and combines it with a camera to record the track status, thereby realizing remote inspection.

Benefits of technology

This improved the efficiency and accuracy of inspections, reduced the intensity of manual labor, and ensured the normal operation of turnouts and train safety.

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Abstract

This utility model provides an intelligent turnout inspection device, belonging to the field of turnout inspection technology. This intelligent turnout inspection device includes sleepers and rails. An inspection vehicle is mounted above the rails. An equipment slot is formed on one side of the inspection vehicle, and a high / low insertion inspection mechanism is installed inside the equipment slot. A rail inspection mechanism is installed on one side of the high / low insertion inspection mechanism. When an unevenness occurs at the connection point of two rails, the contact frame moves upward, causing the first and second socket brackets to rotate on the outer surface of the fixed shaft towards the housing. This, in turn, causes the movable plate and the clamping plate to move towards the interior of the housing, so that the bottom surface of the clamping plate contacts the contact sensor. The contact sensor transmits a signal to the server to form a mark. By using the speed of the inspection vehicle, the approximate area can be calculated, allowing maintenance personnel to be dispatched for repairs, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of turnout inspection technology, and more specifically, to an intelligent turnout inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] Turnout inspection is an important task in railway and rail transit systems for inspecting and maintaining turnout equipment. Turnouts are a key part of railway lines, responsible for changing the direction of train travel. Therefore, ensuring the normal operation of turnouts is crucial to the safe and smooth operation of trains. Regular inspection, maintenance and upkeep of turnouts can effectively prevent accidents and ensure the safety and smooth operation of railway transportation.

[0003] However, existing turnout inspections are generally conducted manually, which is inefficient. Furthermore, when faced with small misalignments or protrusions at the rail joints, i.e., differences in rail surface height, it is often difficult to effectively inspect them, which can cause impacts on the wheel flanges of subsequent trains. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides a turnout intelligent inspection device that overcomes or at least partially solves the above technical problems.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a turnout intelligent inspection device, including sleepers and rails. An inspection vehicle is mounted on the top of the rails. An equipment slot is opened on one side surface of the inspection vehicle. A high-low insertion inspection mechanism is arranged inside the equipment slot. A rail inspection mechanism is arranged on one side of the high-low insertion inspection mechanism.

[0007] The high and low insertion inspection mechanism includes a contact frame and a fixed shaft. The fixed shaft is fixedly installed inside the equipment slot, and the bottom surface of the contact frame is in contact with the outer surface of the track.

[0008] The rail inspection mechanism includes a positioning frame, which is used to record the external condition of the sleepers and track.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a first sleeve is rotatably fitted onto the outer surface of the fixed shaft, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to one side surface of the first sleeve, with one end of the connecting rod fixedly connected to one side surface of the contact frame.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a second sleeve is rotatably fitted onto the outer surface of the fixed shaft, an extension frame is fixedly installed on one side surface of the second sleeve, and a movable plate is movably connected inside the extension frame.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a housing is fixedly installed inside the equipment slot, and a retaining plate is movably engaged inside the housing, with the top surface of the retaining plate connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a spring is provided between the bottom surface of the snap-fit ​​tray and the inner bottom surface of the housing, with one end of the spring fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the snap-fit ​​tray and the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the housing.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a contact sensor is installed inside the housing, and the contact sensor is located inside the spring.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the positioning frame is fixedly installed on one side surface of the socket frame two, and a monitoring camera one is fixedly installed at both ends of the bottom surface of the positioning frame, while a monitoring camera two is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom surface of the positioning frame.

[0015] The present invention provides a turnout intelligent inspection device, the beneficial effects of which include:

[0016] 1. By setting up a high-low insertion inspection mechanism, when an unevenness occurs at the connection point of two tracks, the contact frame will move upward, causing the first and second socket frames to rotate on the outer surface of the fixed shaft towards the housing. This, in turn, causes the movable plate and the locking plate to move towards the interior of the housing, making the bottom surface of the locking plate contact the contact sensor. The contact sensor transmits a signal to the server to form a mark. By using the running speed of the inspection vehicle, the approximate area can be calculated, allowing maintenance personnel to be dispatched for repairs. This replaces the existing manual inspection, improving the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection.

[0017] 2. By setting up a railway inspection mechanism and activating monitoring cameras one and two, the sleepers and tracks passed by the inspection vehicle during operation can be recorded and uploaded to the server. Maintenance personnel can then remotely inspect the condition of the sleepers and tracks by watching the recorded videos, thereby improving the workload of maintenance personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is an overall perspective view provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the height difference inspection mechanism provided for the embodiments of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the contact sensor structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Sleeper; 2. Track; 3. Inspection vehicle; 4. Equipment trough; 5. High and low insertion inspection mechanism; 51. Contact frame; 52. Fixed shaft; 53. Socket frame one; 54. Connecting rod; 55. Socket frame two; 56. Extension frame; 57. Movable plate; 58. Box body; 59. Card plate; 510. Spring; 511. Contact sensor; 6. Rail inspection mechanism; 61. Positioning frame; 62. Surveillance camera one; 63. Surveillance camera two. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a turnout intelligent inspection device, including a sleeper 1 and a track 2. An inspection vehicle 3 is mounted on the top of the track 2. An equipment groove 4 is opened on one side surface of the inspection vehicle 3. A high-low insertion inspection mechanism 5 is arranged inside the equipment groove 4. A rail inspection mechanism 6 is arranged on one side of the high-low insertion inspection mechanism 5.

[0026] The high and low insertion inspection mechanism 5 includes a contact frame 51 and a fixed shaft 52. The fixed shaft 52 is fixedly installed inside the equipment slot 4, and the bottom surface of the contact frame 51 is in contact with the outer surface of the track 2.

[0027] A first sleeve 53 is rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 52. A connecting rod 54 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the first sleeve 53. One end of the connecting rod 54 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the contact frame 51. A second sleeve 55 is rotatably sleeved on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 52. An extension frame 56 is fixedly installed on one side surface of the second sleeve 55. A movable plate 57 is movably connected inside the extension frame 56. A housing 58 is fixedly installed inside the equipment slot 4. A locking plate 59 is movably latched inside the housing 58. The top surface of the locking plate 59 is connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate 57. A spring 510 is provided between the bottom surface of the locking plate 59 and the inner bottom surface of the housing 58. One end of the spring 510 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the locking plate 59, and the other end of the spring 510 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the housing 58. A contact sensor 511 is installed inside the housing 58. The contact sensor 511 is located inside the spring 510.

[0028] During operation, the inspection vehicle 3 is placed above the track 2. The movement of the inspection vehicle 3 is used to inspect the track 2. During the inspection of the track 2, the movement of the inspection vehicle 3 can drive the contact frame 51 to move along the top of the track 2. If there is an unevenness at the connection between the two tracks 2, the contact frame 51 will move upward and drive the socket frame 1 53 and socket frame 2 55 to rotate on the outer surface of the fixed shaft 52 towards the housing 58. This will drive the movable plate 57 and the locking plate 59 to move towards the inside of the housing 58, and make the bottom surface of the locking plate 59 contact the contact sensor 511. The contact sensor 511 transmits the signal to the server to form a mark. By using the running speed of the inspection vehicle 3, the approximate area can be calculated, and maintenance personnel can be arranged to carry out maintenance. This replaces the existing manual inspection and improves the efficiency and accuracy of the inspection.

[0029] Furthermore, by pushing the contact frame 51 against the track 2, impurities on the outer surface of the track 2 can be pushed out, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the track 2.

[0030] The rail inspection mechanism 6 includes a positioning frame 61, which is used to record the external status of the sleepers 1 and track 2. The positioning frame 61 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting frame 55. Monitoring cameras 62 are fixedly installed at both ends of the bottom surface of the positioning frame 61, and monitoring camera 63 is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom surface of the positioning frame 61. During operation, by turning on the monitoring cameras 62 and 63, the sleepers 1 and track 2 passed by the inspection vehicle 3 can be recorded and uploaded to the server. Maintenance personnel can then remotely inspect the status of the sleepers 1 and track 2 by watching the recorded video, thereby improving the workload of maintenance personnel.

[0031] Specifically, the working process or working principle of this intelligent turnout inspection equipment is as follows: During use, the movement of the inspection vehicle 3 can drive the contact frame 51 to move along the top of the track 2. If there is an unevenness at the connection point of the two tracks 2, the contact frame 51 will move upward, and drive the first socket 53 and the second socket 55 to rotate in the direction of the outer surface of the fixed shaft 52 towards the housing 58. This will drive the movable plate 57 and the clamping plate 59 to move towards the inside of the housing 58, and make the bottom surface of the clamping plate 59 contact the contact sensor 511. The contact sensor 511 transmits the signal to the server to form a mark. By using the running speed of the inspection vehicle 3, the approximate area can be calculated, and maintenance personnel can be arranged to carry out maintenance. By turning on the monitoring camera 1 62 and the monitoring camera 2 63, the sleepers 1 and track 2 passing by during the operation of the inspection vehicle 3 can be recorded and uploaded to the server. Maintenance personnel can then remotely inspect the status of the sleepers 1 and track 2 by watching the recorded video.

[0032] It should be noted that the contact sensor 511 is a device or equipment existing in the prior art, or a device or equipment that can be implemented in the prior art. Its power supply, specific composition and principle are clear to those skilled in the art, so they will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A turnout intelligent inspection device, comprising a sleeper (1) and a track (2), characterized in that, An inspection vehicle (3) is mounted above the track (2). An equipment slot (4) is provided on one side of the surface of the inspection vehicle (3). A high-low insertion inspection mechanism (5) is provided inside the equipment slot (4). A rail inspection mechanism (6) is provided on one side of the high-low insertion inspection mechanism (5). The high and low insertion inspection mechanism (5) includes a contact frame (51) and a fixed shaft (52). The fixed shaft (52) is fixedly installed inside the equipment slot (4). The bottom surface of the contact frame (51) is in contact with the outer surface of the track (2). The rail inspection mechanism (6) includes a positioning frame (61), which is used to record the external state of the sleeper (1) and the track (2).

2. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the fixed shaft (52) is rotatably sleeved with a first sleeve (53), and a connecting rod (54) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the first sleeve (53). One end of the connecting rod (54) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the contact frame (51).

3. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer surface of the fixed shaft (52) is rotatably sleeved with a second sleeve (55), and an extension frame (56) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the second sleeve (55). The interior of the extension frame (56) is movably connected with a movable plate (57).

4. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The equipment slot (4) has a fixed housing (58) installed inside. The housing (58) has a movable card plate (59) inside. The top surface of the card plate (59) is connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate (57).

5. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A spring (510) is provided between the bottom surface of the card plate (59) and the inner bottom surface of the box (58). One end of the spring (510) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the card plate (59), and the other end of the spring (510) is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the box (58).

6. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A contact sensor (511) is installed inside the housing (58), and the contact sensor (511) is located inside the spring (510).

7. The turnout intelligent inspection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning frame (61) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the socket frame two (55). The two ends of the bottom surface of the positioning frame (61) are fixedly installed with a first monitoring camera (62), and the middle part of the bottom surface of the positioning frame (61) is fixedly installed with a second monitoring camera (63).