A steel rail turnout short process production line heating furnace front feeding device

By designing a heating furnace feeder with support plates, adjustment components, and fixing components, the problem of steel rail turnouts shifting and slipping during transportation was solved, achieving precise transportation and stable clamping of steel rail turnouts, and improving the safety and efficiency of the production line.

CN224466870UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Filing Date
2025-09-09
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

Existing feeding devices lack effective fixing mechanisms when conveying steel rail turnouts, which makes the turnouts prone to lateral deviation, longitudinal sliding, or slippage during the conveying process, posing safety hazards and potentially damaging the workpiece and equipment.

Method used

A pre-feeding device for the heating furnace of a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts was designed, including a support plate, an adjustment component, and a fixing component. The device uses a motor-driven lead screw to move the moving plate, achieving precise adjustment. Combined with an electric push rod to drive the clamping plate to clamp the steel rail turnout, it ensures stable clamping and prevents displacement.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise delivery and stable clamping of steel rail turnouts, improving the stability and safety of delivery and ensuring the smooth operation of the production line.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of steel rail turnout precision short process production line heating furnace front sending device, including support plate, the outer surface of the support plate is equipped with adjusting assembly, the outer surface of the adjusting assembly is fixedly connected with conveying plate, the outer surface of the conveying plate is fixedly connected with fixed component, the bottom surface of the support plate is fixedly installed with control panel.This device is driven by motor drive screw rod rotation in adjusting assembly, drive moving plate and conveying plate along long mouth steady movement, realize accurate adjustment to steel rail turnout conveying position, satisfy the position requirement of heating furnace feeding, fixed component in electric push rod promotes clamping plate action, can be firmly clamped on the steel rail turnout of conveying plate, avoid deviation or shaking in conveying process, guarantee conveying stability and security, overall device structure is reasonable, convenient to operate, effectively improve the accuracy and efficiency of steel rail turnout before heating conveying, provide reliable guarantee for the smooth development of subsequent process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel rail turnout forging technology, and in particular to a pre-feeding device for a heating furnace in a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts. Background Technology

[0002] Forging of rail turnouts refers to the process of forging the heel end of a special section rail into a specific shape through a series of processes such as heating and forging, so as to achieve connection with ordinary rails.

[0003] Steel rail turnouts are heavy, and existing feeding devices lack effective fixing mechanisms during the conveying process, relying solely on the frictional force of the conveyor plate surface for limiting movement. When the device starts, stops, or encounters slight vibrations, the rail turnout is prone to lateral displacement or longitudinal sliding on the conveyor plate, and may even slip off the conveyor plate. This not only damages the rail turnout workpiece but may also pose safety hazards to the production line equipment and operators. To address these issues, we propose a pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A pre-feeding device for a heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line includes a support plate, an adjustment component on the outer surface of the support plate, a conveying plate fixedly connected to the outer surface of the adjustment component, a fixing component fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate, and a control plate fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the support plate.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes two fixing plates, the outer surfaces of the two fixing plates being fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support plate, a motor being fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one of the fixing plates, and a lead screw being fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a bearing being fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the other fixing plate, the inner ring of the bearing being fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw.

[0008] In a further embodiment, a movable plate is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw, two elongated openings are formed on the outer surface of the support plate, two vertical plates are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the movable plate, and the outer surfaces of the two vertical plates are together fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the fixing component includes two extension plates, the outer surfaces of the two extension plates being fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate, and each extension plate having an opening on its outer surface.

[0010] In a further embodiment, an electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of each of the extension plates, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the output end of each of the electric push rods.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This device adjusts the position of the rail turnout by rotating the motor-driven lead screw in the adjusting component, which in turn moves the moving plate and conveying plate smoothly along the long opening. This allows for precise adjustment of the conveying position of the rail turnout, meeting the feeding position requirements of the heating furnace. The electric push rod in the fixing component pushes the clamping plate to firmly clamp the rail turnout on the conveying plate, preventing deviation or shaking during conveying and ensuring the stability and safety of the conveying process. The overall device has a reasonable structure and is easy to operate, effectively improving the accuracy and efficiency of conveying the rail turnout before heating, and providing a reliable guarantee for the smooth implementation of subsequent processes. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of the heating furnace feeder of a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the heating furnace feeder in a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Support plate; 2. Adjustment assembly; 201. Fixing plate; 202. Motor; 203. Lead screw; 204. Bearing; 205. Moving plate; 206. Long opening; 207. Vertical plate; 3. Conveying plate; 4. Fixing assembly; 401. Extension plate; 402. Opening; 403. Electric push rod; 404. Clamping plate; 5. Control plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 In this utility model, a pre-feeding device for a heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line includes a support plate 1. An adjustment component 2 is provided on the outer surface of the support plate 1. A conveying plate 3 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the adjustment component 2. A fixing component 4 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate 3. A control plate 5 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the support plate 1. The support plate 1 provides a stable bearing foundation for the whole. The adjustment component 2 drives the conveying plate 3 to move precisely. The conveying plate 3 directly carries the steel rail turnout. The fixing component 4 clamps the rail turnout to prevent conveying deviation. The control plate 5 serves as the control center to realize automated and precise control of feeding.

[0021] Adjustment assembly 2 includes two fixed plates 201, the outer surfaces of which are fixedly connected to the outer surface of support plate 1. A motor 202 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one fixed plate 201, and a lead screw 203 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 202. A bearing 204 is fixedly embedded in the outer surface of the other fixed plate 201, and the inner ring of the bearing 204 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw 203. A movable plate 205 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw 203. Two elongated openings 206 are formed on the outer surface of support plate 1, and the outer surface of the movable plate 205 is fixedly connected to... There are two vertical plates 207, and the outer surfaces of the two vertical plates 207 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveyor plate 3. In the adjustment assembly 2, the two fixed plates 201 fix the motor 202 and the bearing 204 to ensure the stable operation of the lead screw 203. The motor 202 provides rotational power to the lead screw 203, and the lead screw 203 converts the power into the linear motion of the moving plate 205. The bearing 204 reduces the rotational friction of the lead screw 203. The moving plate 205 drives the conveyor plate 3 to move through the vertical plates 207. The long opening 206 provides movement guidance and space for the vertical plates 207 to ensure that the rail turnout is accurately delivered to the designated position.

[0022] The fixing assembly 4 includes two extension plates 401. The outer surfaces of the two extension plates 401 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate 3. Each extension plate 401 has an opening 402 on its outer surface. An electric push rod 403 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of each extension plate 401. A clamping plate 404 is fixedly connected to the output end of each electric push rod 403. In the fixing assembly 4, the extension plates 401 provide mounting support for the electric push rods 403 and are adapted to different specifications of rail switches. The openings 402 allow the clamping plates 404 to move. The electric push rods 403 drive the clamping plates 404 to extend and retract. The clamping plates 404 directly contact and clamp the rail switches to prevent them from shifting due to inertia or vibration during transport.

[0023] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0024] First, the steel rail turnout is placed on the conveyor plate 3. The fixing assembly 4 is started by the control plate 5. The electric push rod 403 on the outer surface of the extension plate 401 in the fixing assembly 4 extends and pushes the clamping plate 404 along the opening 402 toward the steel rail turnout and clamps it firmly. Then, the adjusting assembly 2 is started by the control plate 5. The motor 202 on the outer surface of the fixing plate 201 in the adjusting assembly 2 operates and drives the lead screw 203 connected to the output end to rotate the inner ring of the bearing 204 embedded on the outer surface of another fixing plate 201. When the lead screw 203 rotates, it drives the moving plate 205 connected to the thread on the outer surface to move. The moving plate 205 drives the vertical plate 207 fixed on the outer surface to move synchronously along the long opening 206 on the outer surface of the support plate 1. In turn, it drives the conveyor plate 3 connected to the vertical plate 207 and the clamped steel rail turnout to move to the feeding position of the heating furnace, completing the feeding operation in front of the heating furnace.

[0025] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0026] 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. A pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a precision short-process production line for steel rail turnouts, characterized in that: The support plate (1) is provided with an adjustment component (2) on its outer surface. A conveying plate (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the adjustment component (2). A fixing component (4) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate (3). A control plate (5) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the support plate (1).

2. The pre-feeding device for the heating furnace of the steel rail turnout precision short process production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (2) includes two fixing plates (201), the outer surfaces of the two fixing plates (201) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support plate (1), a motor (202) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one of the fixing plates (201), and a lead screw (203) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (202). A bearing (204) is fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the other fixing plate (201), and the inner ring of the bearing (204) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (203).

3. The pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the lead screw (203) is threaded with a movable plate (205), and the outer surface of the support plate (1) has two long openings (206). The outer surface of the movable plate (205) is fixedly connected with two vertical plates (207), and the outer surfaces of the two vertical plates (207) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate (3).

4. The pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component (4) includes two extension plates (401), the outer surfaces of the two extension plates (401) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the conveying plate (3), and each extension plate (401) has an opening (402) on its outer surface.

5. The pre-feeding device for the heating furnace in a steel rail turnout precision short process production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electric push rod (403) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of each of the extension plates (401), and a clamping plate (404) is fixedly connected to the output end of each of the electric push rods (403).