一种车钩状态检测装置及车钩
By setting multiple sensing units on the coupler to detect the deflection and contact status of the coupler, and combining the feedback signals of the sensing units for comprehensive judgment, the accuracy and stability problems of existing coupler status detection devices are solved, realizing efficient and reliable coupler status detection, and improving the safety and efficiency of train operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO SRI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing coupler status detection devices have limited functionality and an unreasonable sensor unit layout, making them susceptible to mechanical interference during coupler movement. This results in unstable detection signals, poor accuracy, and an inability to provide timely and reliable status information, thus affecting train safety.
A coupler status detection device is designed. Multiple sensing units are set up to detect the deflection or contact status of the coupler at different positions. The coupling status of the coupler is judged by combining the feedback signals of multiple sensing units. A combination of a first sensing unit, a second sensing unit and a controller is adopted to form a coupling mechanism detection loop and a coupling surface detection loop, thereby improving the detection accuracy.
It effectively improves the accuracy and reliability of coupler condition detection, reduces the failure rate of detection devices, reduces the cumbersome process and human error of manual inspection, and improves the safety and efficiency of train operation.
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Abstract
Claims
1. A vehicle coupler status detection device, characterized by comprising: The coupler has a coupled state, a ready-to-couple state, and an uncoupled state. The coupler includes a coupler body, a coupling mechanism, and a feedback mechanism. The coupling mechanism and the feedback mechanism are both installed on the coupler body. The detection device includes a first sensing unit, a second sensing unit, and a controller. The first sensing unit is installed on the hook body; when the hook is in the coupled state or the waiting state, the coupling mechanism is in the initial position, and the first sensing unit is connected to the coupling mechanism; when the hook is in the uncoupled state, the coupling mechanism is in the deflection position, and the first sensing unit is separated from the coupling mechanism. The second sensing unit is installed on the hook body; when the hook is in the coupled state, the second sensing unit is connected to the feedback mechanism; when the hook is in the ready-to-couple state or the uncoupled state, the second sensing unit is separated from the feedback mechanism. The controller is electrically connected to the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit.
2. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The controller is connected in series with the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit.
3. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by The detection device includes a third sensing unit; The third sensing unit is installed on the coupling surface of the hook body and is electrically connected to the controller; when the hook is in the coupling state or the uncoupling state, the third sensing unit is connected to the third sensing unit of the opposite hook; when the hook is in the waiting-to-coupling state, the third sensing unit is separated from the third sensing unit of the opposite hook.
4. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The third sensing unit includes a third trigger switch and a third trigger element; The third trigger switch is installed on the hook body, and its trigger end extends to the coupling surface through an opening on the hook body; the third trigger element is installed on the coupling surface; when the coupler is in the coupling state or the uncoupling state, the third trigger element is connected to the contact end of the third trigger switch of the opposite coupler.
5. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The first sensing unit includes a first trigger switch and a first trigger element; The first trigger switch is installed on the hook body; the first trigger element is connected to the first trigger switch, and when the hook is in the coupled state or in the waiting state, it presses against the coupling mechanism.
6. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The second sensing unit includes a second trigger switch and a second trigger element; The second trigger switch is installed on the hook body; the second trigger element is connected to the second trigger switch, and when the hook is in the coupled state, it presses against the feedback mechanism.
7. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1 or 5 or 6, characterized in that, The first sensing unit and the second sensing unit are contact limit switches.
8. The vehicle coupler condition detection apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The first sensing unit is mounted on the top of the coupler, and the second sensing unit is mounted on the side of the coupler.
9. A vehicle coupling, characterised in that include: Coupler status detection device, coupler body, coupling mechanism and feedback mechanism; The coupler status detection device is the coupler status detection device according to any one of claims 1-8; The coupling mechanism includes a main shaft, a hook tongue, and an uncoupling rod; the main shaft is rotatably mounted on the hook body; the hook tongue and the uncoupling rod are both connected to the main shaft; when the vehicle coupler is in the coupling state or the waiting-to-coupling state, the coupling mechanism is in the initial position, and the uncoupling rod is connected to the first sensing unit; when the vehicle coupler is in the uncoupling state, the coupling mechanism rotates to the deflection position; The feedback mechanism is installed inside the hook body; when the hook is in the coupled state, one end of the feedback mechanism extends out to the outside of the hook body and connects to the second sensing unit.
10. A vehicle coupling according to claim 9, characterised in that The connecting mechanism further includes a connecting rod and a pin; The connecting rod is connected to the hook tongue via a pin; when the connecting mechanism rotates to the deflection position, the connecting rod squeezes the feedback mechanism, causing one end of the feedback mechanism to extend outside the hook body and connect with the second sensing unit.