A folding type turnout bolt maintenance mechanical arm
By designing a foldable turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm, which utilizes multi-stage motor drive and a folding maintenance mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and large space occupation of existing devices are solved, achieving efficient and convenient bolt disassembly.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JILIN HONGYUAN RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing turnout bolt maintenance device is inefficient and takes up a lot of space. It requires manual disassembly by workers, and the existing robotic arm cannot be folded and retracted.
A foldable robotic arm for maintaining turnout bolts was designed. It utilizes a multi-stage motor drive and a folding maintenance mechanism to achieve adjustment of the claw angle and folding of the robotic arm, facilitating quick bolt removal.
It improves bolt maintenance efficiency, reduces space occupation, and simplifies the operation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway turnout technology, and in particular to a folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm. Background Technology
[0002] Regular maintenance of railway turnout devices is essential. This is an effective measure to ensure the dynamic application quality of the railway turnout system and a basic requirement for improving the turnout's application and storage capacity. From this perspective, it is necessary to actively research scientific and reasonable maintenance methods. Based on the current status of my country's railway turnout system and considering the specific requirements of the maintenance regulations for integrated equipment of signaling systems at all levels, a multi-faceted approach is needed, including the system's external environment, quality, personnel allocation, and relevant maintenance experience. Furthermore, railway turnout equipment must be maintained and serviced regularly every week or every two weeks to comply with relevant maintenance rules, including the maintenance of turnout bolts.
[0003] However, existing turnout bolt maintenance devices mostly require workers to manually disassemble or install bolts, which greatly affects the efficiency of bolt maintenance. Furthermore, existing turnout bolt maintenance robotic arms occupy a large space after use, requiring workers to disassemble them in sections for easy placement. Therefore, we propose a foldable turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable robotic arm for maintaining turnout bolts, in order 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 foldable turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm includes a base plate. A groove is formed on the outer surface of the base plate, and three sliders are slidably connected to the groove. A first rotary motor is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the base plate. A load-bearing plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first rotary motor. The top of each slider is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate. Two support frames are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate. A first bearing is fixedly embedded in the outer surface of each support frame. A first drive motor is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of each support frame. A first drive shaft is fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two first bearings. One end of the drive shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor. A folding maintenance mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first drive shaft.
[0007] In a further embodiment, the folding maintenance mechanism includes a first connecting block, an electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the first connecting block, and a first mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod.
[0008] In a further embodiment, two second bearings are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket, and a second drive motor is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket.
[0009] In a further embodiment, the inner rings of the two second bearings are fixedly connected to a second drive shaft, one end of the second drive shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor, and a second mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second drive shaft.
[0010] In a further embodiment, two third bearings are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket, a third drive motor is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket, the inner rings of the two third bearings are fixedly connected to a third drive shaft, one end of the third drive shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the third drive motor, and a second connecting block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the third drive shaft.
[0011] In a further embodiment, a second rotating motor is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the second connecting block, and a disassembly plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the second rotating motor. The outer surface of the disassembly plate is connected with claws by bolt threads.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] This device utilizes a first rotating motor to drive the load-bearing plate to rotate, which in turn drives the jaws to adjust their angle. This allows workers to easily maintain bolts at different angles using the jaws. The first drive motor also drives the first connecting block to rotate, which in turn drives the first mounting bracket to rotate, allowing it to be folded and stored inside the support frame. The disassembly plate and jaws allow workers to easily replace different models of jaws, enabling quick disassembly and maintenance of bolts. This solves the problems of slow efficiency caused by handheld disassembly devices and the need for workers to disassemble the robotic arm in sections to save space, as the robotic arm cannot be folded back. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a robotic arm for maintaining folding turnout bolts.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the load-bearing plate in the robotic arm used for the maintenance of folding turnout bolts.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a rear sectional view of a robotic arm used for the maintenance of folding turnout bolts.
[0017] Figure 4A side view of a robotic arm used for maintaining folding turnout bolts.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Slide groove; 3. Slider; 4. First rotating motor; 5. Load-bearing plate; 6. Support frame; 7. First bearing; 8. First drive motor; 9. First drive shaft; 10. Folding maintenance mechanism; 1001. First connecting block; 1002. Electric push rod; 1003. First mounting frame; 1004. Second bearing; 1005. Second drive motor; 1006. Second drive shaft; 1007. Second mounting frame; 1008. Third bearing; 1009. Third drive motor; 1010. Third drive shaft; 1011. Second connecting block; 1012. Second rotating motor; 1013. Disassembly plate; 1014. Claw. Detailed Implementation
[0019] 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.
[0020] 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.
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 In this utility model, a foldable turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm includes a base plate 1. A groove 2 is provided on the outer surface of the base plate 1. Three sliders 3 are slidably connected to the groove 2. A first rotating motor 4 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the base plate 1. A load-bearing plate 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first rotating motor 4. The top of each slider 3 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate 5. Two support frames 6 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate 5. A first bearing 7 is fixedly embedded on the outer surface of each support frame 6. A first drive motor 8 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the support frame 6. A first drive shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two first bearings 7. One end of the first drive shaft 9 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor 8. A folding maintenance mechanism 10 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first drive shaft 9. The first rotating motor 4 can drive the first connecting block 1001 to rotate.
[0023] The folding maintenance mechanism 10 includes a first connecting block 1001. An electric push rod 1002 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the first connecting block 1001. A first mounting bracket 1003 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 1002. Two second bearings 1004 are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket 1003. A second drive motor 1005 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket 1003. A second drive shaft 1006 is fixedly connected to the inner rings of the two second bearings 1004. One end of the second drive shaft 1006 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor 1005. A second mounting bracket 1007 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second drive shaft 1006. The second drive motor 1005 can drive the second mounting bracket 1007 to rotate, thereby facilitating the operator to fold and retract the second mounting bracket 1007 or extend it outward.
[0024] Two third bearings 1008 are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket 1007. A third drive motor 1009 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket 1007. The inner rings of the two third bearings 1008 are fixedly connected to a third drive shaft 1010. One end of the third drive shaft 1010 is fixedly connected to the output end of the third drive motor 1009. A second connecting block 1011 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the third drive shaft 1010. A second rotating motor 1012 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the second connecting block 1011. A disassembly plate 1013 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second rotating motor 1012. A chuck 1014 is connected to the outer surface of the disassembly plate 1013 by bolt threads. By using the disassembly plate 1013, it is convenient for workers to install or replace different chucks 1014.
[0025] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:
[0026] In use, firstly, the base plate 1 is bolted onto the top of the turnout engineering vehicle. Next, the required clamp 1014 is bolted onto the disassembly plate 1013. Then, the controller starts the first rotating motor 4, which drives the load-bearing plate 5 to rotate, thereby adjusting the clamp 1014 above the bolt. Next, the controller starts the first drive motor 8, which drives the first drive shaft 9 to rotate, which in turn drives the first connecting block 1001 to rotate, causing the electric push rod 1002 to adjust its angle. Then, the controller operates the electric push rod 1002, which pushes the first mounting bracket. Movement 1003 initiates a motion, then the second drive motor 1005 is activated. The second drive motor 1005 drives the second drive shaft 1006 to rotate, which in turn drives the second mounting bracket 1007 to rotate. Next, the third drive motor 1009 is activated, which drives the third drive shaft 1010 to rotate. The third drive shaft 1010 drives the second connecting block 1011 to rotate. Then, the second rotation motor 1012 is activated, which drives the disassembly plate 1013 to rotate, which in turn drives the chuck 1014 to rotate. The chuck 1014 enables the bolts to be quickly disassembled.
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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 folding robotic arm for maintaining turnout bolts, characterized in that: Includes a base plate (1), the outer surface of which is provided with a sliding groove (2), three sliders (3) are slidably connected to the sliding groove (2), a first rotating motor (4) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the base plate (1), a load-bearing plate (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first rotating motor (4), the top of each slider (3) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate (5), two support frames (6) are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the load-bearing plate (5), a first bearing (7) is fixedly embedded on the outer surface of each support frame (6), a first drive motor (8) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the support frame (6), the inner rings of the two first bearings (7) are fixedly connected to a first drive shaft (9), one end of the first drive shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first drive motor (8), and a folding maintenance mechanism (10) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first drive shaft (9).
2. The folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding maintenance mechanism (10) includes a first connecting block (1001), an electric push rod (1002) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the first connecting block (1001), and a first mounting bracket (1003) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (1002).
3. The folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two second bearings (1004) are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket (1003), and a second drive motor (1005) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the first mounting bracket (1003).
4. The folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner rings of the two second bearings (1004) are fixedly connected to a second drive shaft (1006). One end of the second drive shaft (1006) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second drive motor (1005). A second mounting bracket (1007) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second drive shaft (1006).
5. A folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two third bearings (1008) are fixedly embedded on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket (1007). A third drive motor (1009) is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of the second mounting bracket (1007). The inner rings of the two third bearings (1008) are fixedly connected to a third drive shaft (1010). One end of the third drive shaft (1010) is fixedly connected to the output end of the third drive motor (1009). A second connecting block (1011) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the third drive shaft (1010).
6. A folding turnout bolt maintenance robotic arm according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second rotating motor (1012) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the second connecting block (1011). A disassembly plate (1013) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second rotating motor (1012). A pawl (1014) is connected to the outer surface of the disassembly plate (1013) by bolt thread.