Rail vehicle roof cleaning device

By designing an automated sliding plate and cleaning brush mechanism, combined with a water spraying flushing mechanism, the problem of existing equipment being unable to completely remove dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains has been solved, achieving efficient and automated cleaning of the roof of rail vehicles.

CN224676067UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25GUANJIE (CHANGZHOU) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522334681.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-04

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Technical Problem

Existing rail vehicle roof cleaning equipment lacks a reciprocating cleaning function, making it difficult to remove dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains, requiring manual secondary cleaning and reducing cleaning efficiency.

Method used

A cleaning mechanism including a sliding plate and a cleaning brush was designed. The motor drives the rotating shaft to drive the eccentric short rod to make the sliding plate and cleaning brush reciprocate linearly. It is equipped with a rinsing mechanism to spray clean water to achieve automated multiple cleaning and moistening of stubborn stains.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated reciprocating cleaning without manual pushing, improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness, ensuring uniform and safe cleaning of all areas of the roof, and reducing manpower input.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rail vehicle roof cleaning equipment, including frame body, the frame body presents inverted "L" shape setting, be provided with cleaning mechanism on the frame body, the cleaning mechanism includes: sliding plate, the sliding plate sliding connection is in the top inside of frame body, the bottom of sliding plate is connected with two guide cylinder, the utility model discloses through starting motor drive pivot, carousel synchronous rotation, eccentric short pole on carousel along the "O" shape slide hole of connecting plate sliding, can drive sliding plate and cleaning brush do reciprocating linear motion at the roof, act on dry bird droppings, solidified oil dirt etc. stubborn stain many times, need not manual secondary supplementary cleaning, and the whole process need not manual push cleaning brush, adapt rail vehicle roof long -distance cleaning demand, reduce manpower input, avoid the limitation of single -direction cleaning simultaneously, clean efficiency and thoroughness are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rail vehicle technology, specifically a rail vehicle roof cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] During long-term operation, the roofs of rail vehicles easily accumulate pollutants such as atmospheric dust, sand particles, industrial oil stains, bird droppings, and leaf debris, which can pose multiple risks. Therefore, regularly and efficiently cleaning the roofs of rail vehicles is a core part of their daily maintenance.

[0003] In the existing technology, some maintenance bases have introduced semi-automatic equipment beside the track. This equipment is fixedly installed on both sides of the track and consists of a bracket, a lateral telescopic arm, and a unidirectional rotating cleaning brush (or high-pressure nozzle assembly). When the vehicle passes at low speed, the cleaning components adhere to the roof to complete a single unidirectional cleaning. However, this type of equipment lacks a reciprocating cleaning function. Dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains cannot be removed by a single unidirectional wiping, requiring secondary manual cleaning, which reduces cleaning efficiency. Therefore, a rail vehicle roof cleaning device is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cleaning device for the roof of a rail vehicle to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the existing equipment lacks a reciprocating cleaning function, and dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains cannot be removed by a single unidirectional wiping, requiring manual secondary cleaning, which reduces the cleaning efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A rail vehicle roof cleaning device includes a frame, which is arranged in an inverted "L" shape, and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame; The cleaning mechanism includes: a sliding plate, which is slidably connected to the top inner side of the frame. Two guide cylinders are connected to the bottom of the sliding plate. A guide rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of each guide cylinder. A mounting plate is connected to the bottom end of the two guide rods. A cleaning brush is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting plate is connected to the back of the skateboard, and a sliding hole is provided on the back of the connecting plate. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the front of the vertical plate of the frame through a bearing. A turntable is connected to the front end of the rotating shaft, and a short rod is connected to the front of the turntable. A motor is connected to the back of the frame, and the rear end of the rotating shaft passes through the frame and is connected to the output end of the motor.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sliding hole is arranged in an "O" shape, the short rod is eccentrically arranged, and the outer wall of the short rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a spring is connected to the top end of each guide rod, the top end of the spring is connected to the top inner wall of the guide cylinder, and an arc-shaped plate is connected to the right side of the mounting plate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a rectangular displacement hole is provided at the top of the frame, and two sliding rods are connected to each other on the inner wall of the displacement hole. The sliding plate is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two sliding rods.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a rinsing mechanism is provided on the frame, the rinsing mechanism including: a water tank and a support plate. The water tank is connected to the bottom of the frame, and a water pump is bolted to the top of the water tank. The support plate is hinged to the front of the vertical plate of the frame, and a water spray pipe is connected to the front of the support plate. Several nozzles are provided at the bottom end of the water spray pipe. The rear end of the water spray pipe passes through the support plate and is connected to a connecting hose. The rear end of the connecting hose is connected to the output end of the water pump, and the input end of the water pump is connected to the water tank through a pipe.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a hinge arm is hinged to the front of the support plate, and the left end of the hinge arm is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the short rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a "C"-shaped slot is provided on the upper right side of the frame, and the water spray pipe is located in the inner cavity of the "C"-shaped slot.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

[0014] 1. This rail vehicle roof cleaning equipment uses a motor to drive a rotating shaft and turntable to rotate synchronously. The eccentric short rod on the turntable slides along the "O"-shaped sliding hole of the connecting plate, which can drive the sliding plate and cleaning brush to make reciprocating linear motion on the roof. It can repeatedly treat stubborn stains such as dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains without the need for manual secondary cleaning. Moreover, no manual pushing of the cleaning brush is required throughout the process. It is suitable for the long-distance cleaning needs of rail vehicle roofs, reduces manpower input, avoids the limitations of single-direction cleaning, and greatly improves cleaning efficiency and thoroughness.

[0015] 2. This rail vehicle roof cleaning equipment draws clean water from the water tank by starting a water pump, and sprays it onto the roof through the nozzles of the spray pipe. This can moisten stubborn stains to reduce the difficulty of cleaning. At the same time, the short pole drives the support plate and spray pipe to swing through the hinged arm, expanding the water spray coverage area and ensuring the cleaning quality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 A front view of a rail vehicle roof cleaning device; Figure 2 A front sectional view of a cleaning device for the roof of a rail vehicle; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A; Figure 4 This is a right-side cross-sectional view of a cleaning device for the roof of a rail vehicle. Figure 5 This is a right-side cross-sectional view of a guide tube in a rail vehicle roof cleaning device.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Slide plate; 3. Guide cylinder; 4. Guide rod; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Cleaning brush; 7. Connecting plate; 8. Sliding hole; 9. Turntable; 10. Short rod; 11. Motor; 12. Spring; 13. Arc plate; 14. Displacement hole; 15. Sliding rod; 16. Water tank; 17. Water pump; 18. Support plate; 19. Spray pipe; 20. Connecting hose; 21. Hinge arm. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1-5 One embodiment of this utility model is: a rail vehicle roof cleaning device, including a frame 1, which is arranged in an inverted "L" shape, and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame 1; the cleaning mechanism includes: a sliding plate 2, which is slidably connected to the top inner side of the frame 1. The sliding of the sliding plate 2 can drive the bottom cleaning components to move, so as to achieve cleaning coverage of different areas of the roof. Compared with fixed cleaning components, the cleaning range is wider. Two guide cylinders 3 are connected to the bottom of the sliding plate 2. A guide rod 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of each guide cylinder 3. The bottom end of the two guide rods 4 is connected to the mounting plate 5. A cleaning brush 6 is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate 5. The guide cylinders 3 and the guide rods 4 slide to provide vertical guidance for the mounting plate 5 and the cleaning brush 6, ensuring that the cleaning brush 6 always fits the roof in a preset direction.

[0020] A connecting plate 7 is connected to the back of the skateboard 2. A sliding hole 8 is provided on the back of the connecting plate 7. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the front of the vertical plate of the frame 1 via a bearing. A turntable 9 is connected to the front end of the turntable 9. A short rod 10 is connected to the front of the turntable 9. The sliding hole 8 is set in an "O" shape. The short rod 10 is eccentrically set. The outer wall of the short rod 10 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole 8. When the turntable 9 drives the short rod 10 to rotate, the short rod 10 slides along the inner wall of the sliding hole 8, which can drive the connecting plate 7 and the skateboard 2 to make reciprocating linear motion, thereby driving the cleaning brush 6 to wipe the roof back and forth. Compared with single-direction cleaning, the reciprocating motion can act on dried bird droppings and solid waste multiple times. Stubborn stains such as oil stains can be removed without the need for manual re-cleaning, improving the thoroughness of cleaning. The back of the frame 1 is connected to a motor 11, and the rear end of the rotating shaft passes through the frame 1 and is connected to the output end of the motor 11. The motor 11 provides automatic power to the cleaning mechanism. The motor 11 is started by the control switch, which drives the rotating shaft and the turntable 9 to rotate synchronously. The short rod 10 on the turntable 9 rotates in a circle and drives the slide plate 2 to move through the sliding hole 8 of the connecting plate 7, which in turn drives the cleaning brush 6 to wipe and clean back and forth. There is no need for manual pushing of the cleaning brush 6, reducing manpower input, adapting to the long-distance cleaning needs of the roof of rail vehicles, and greatly improving cleaning efficiency.

[0021] Each guide rod 4 is connected to a spring 12 at its top. The top of the spring 12 is connected to the inner wall of the top of the guide cylinder 3. The spring 12 has elastic extension and contraction capabilities. When there are slight protrusions, curvature changes, or uneven areas on the roof, the spring 12 can buffer the pressure through deformation, pushing the cleaning brush 6 to always fit tightly against the roof surface. This prevents the cleaning brush 6 from being suspended and missing cleaning due to unevenness of the roof, ensuring that all areas of the roof are cleaned evenly and thoroughly. The right side of the mounting plate 5 is connected to an arc plate 13. The arc plate 13 can guide the cleaning brush 6 to smoothly transition to the edge or arc-shaped part of the roof. When there is electrical equipment protruding on the roof, the arc plate 13 slides along the equipment and drives the cleaning brush 6 and the mounting plate 5 to rise. This causes the mounting plate 5 to drive the guide rod 4 to slide along the inner wall of the guide cylinder 3 and compress the spring 12, thereby preventing the cleaning brush 6 from directly colliding with the electrical equipment and improving the safety of equipment use.

[0022] The top of the frame 1 has a rectangular displacement hole 14. The inner wall of the displacement hole 14 is connected to two sliding rods 15. The slide plate 2 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two sliding rods 15. The displacement hole 14 cooperates with the inner sliding rods 15 to provide a clear sliding trajectory constraint for the slide plate 2, preventing the slide plate 2 from deviating or twisting during movement, ensuring that the cleaning brush 6 always moves left and right in a straight line, and avoiding cleaning blind spots on the roof.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1-5Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of this utility model, a rinsing mechanism is provided on the frame 1. The rinsing mechanism includes: a water tank 16 and a support plate 18. The water tank 16 is connected to the bottom of the frame 1, and a water pump 17 is bolted to the top of the water tank 16. The support plate 18 is hinged to the front of the vertical plate of the frame 1. A water spray pipe 19 is connected to the front of the support plate 18. Several nozzles are provided at the bottom end of the water spray pipe 19. The rear end of the water spray pipe 19 passes through the support plate 18 and is connected to a connecting hose 20. The rear end of the connecting hose 20... Connected to the output end of the water pump 17, the connecting hose 20 has flexible telescopic characteristics and can flexibly adjust its length as the support plate 18 swings or moves, without affecting the stability of the water spray. The input end of the water pump 17 is connected to the water tank 16 through a pipe. The water pump 17 is started by the control switch to draw cleaning water from the water tank 16 and spray it onto the roof through the nozzle of the spray pipe 19. This can moisten stubborn stains such as dried bird droppings and solidified oil stains, greatly reducing the cleaning difficulty of the cleaning brush 6. At the same time, it can rinse the cleaned area to ensure the cleanliness.

[0024] A hinge arm 21 is hinged to the front of the support plate 18. The left end of the hinge arm 21 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the short rod 10. When the short rod 10 rotates, it drives the hinge arm 21 to swing. The hinge arm 21 pulls the support plate 18 to swing around the hinge point, which in turn drives the water spray pipe 19 to swing synchronously. This allows the spray nozzle to cover a wider area of ​​the roof, avoiding blind spots caused by the fixed nozzle, improving the uniformity of roof washing, and working in synergy with the reciprocating cleaning of the cleaning brush 6 to further improve the removal effect of stubborn stains.

[0025] A "C"-shaped slot is provided on the upper right side of the frame 1. The water spray pipe 19 is located in the inner cavity of the "C"-shaped slot. The "C"-shaped slot provides displacement space for the water spray pipe 19, preventing the water spray pipe 19 from colliding with the frame 1 during swinging and extending the service life of the water spray pipe 19.

[0026] It is worth noting that the power supply interfaces of the motor 11 and water pump 17 in the above embodiments are connected to the power supply system through a switch (not shown in the figure) and wires (not shown in the figure) to achieve control over them.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The motor 11 is started by a control switch, which drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The turntable 9 at the front end of the shaft rotates accordingly, and the turntable 9 drives the short rod 10 to perform a synchronous circular motion. The outer wall of the short rod 10 slides against the inner wall of the "O"-shaped sliding hole 8 on the back of the connecting plate 7, thereby pushing the connecting plate 7 and the connected sliding plate 2 to perform reciprocating linear motion along the two sliding rods 15 in the displacement hole 14 at the top of the frame 1. This, in turn, drives the cleaning brush 6 to move back and forth. The reciprocating cleaning brush 6 can repeatedly act on stubborn stains such as dried bird droppings and hardened oil stains, improving the cleaning effect and eliminating the need for secondary manual cleaning. If there are protrusions or electrical equipment on the roof, the arc-shaped plate 13 on the right side of the mounting plate 5 will first contact the protrusion. The mounting plate 5 is brought into contact with and guided upwards, causing the guide rod 4 to compress the spring 12, preventing the cleaning brush 6 from colliding with and being damaged by the equipment. At the same time, the hinge arm 21 swings with the rotation of the short rod 10. The right end of the hinge arm 21 drives the support plate 18, which is hinged to it, to swing around the hinge point. The water spray pipe 19 on the support plate 18 swings accordingly, expanding the water spray coverage area. By starting the water pump 17, the water pump 17 draws clean water from the water tank 16 through the input pipe and delivers it to the water spray pipe 19 through the connecting hose 20 connected to the output end. Finally, it sprays water from several nozzles at the bottom of the water spray pipe 19 onto the roof of the vehicle, wetting stubborn stains to reduce the cleaning difficulty of the cleaning brush 6. At the same time, it can rinse the cleaned area, improving cleaning efficiency and thoroughness.

[0028] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cleaning device for the roof of a rail vehicle, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is arranged in an inverted "L" shape, and a cleaning mechanism is provided on the frame (1); The cleaning mechanism includes: a slide plate (2), which is slidably connected to the top inner side of the frame (1). Two guide cylinders (3) are connected to the bottom of the slide plate (2). A guide rod (4) is slidably connected to the inner wall of each guide cylinder (3). A mounting plate (5) is connected to the bottom end of the two guide rods (4). A cleaning brush (6) is bolted to the bottom of the mounting plate (5).

2. The rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back of the slide plate (2) is connected to a connecting plate (7), and the back of the connecting plate (7) is provided with a sliding hole (8). The front of the vertical plate of the frame (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft through a bearing. The front end of the rotating shaft is connected to a turntable (9), and the front of the turntable (9) is connected to a short rod (10). The back of the frame (1) is connected to a motor (11), and the rear end of the rotating shaft passes through the frame (1) and is connected to the output end of the motor (11).

3. The rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding hole (8) is set in an "O" shape, the short rod (10) is set eccentrically, and the outer wall of the short rod (10) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole (8).

4. The rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the guide rods (4) is connected to a spring (12) at its top end. The top end of the spring (12) is connected to the top inner wall of the guide cylinder (3). An arc plate (13) is connected to the right side of the mounting plate (5).

5. A rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the frame (1) is provided with a rectangular displacement hole (14), and the inner wall of the displacement hole (14) is connected to two sliding rods (15). The sliding plate (2) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the two sliding rods (15).

6. A rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with a rinsing mechanism, which includes a water tank (16) and a support plate (18). The water tank (16) is connected to the bottom of the frame (1), and a water pump (17) is bolted to the top of the water tank (16). The support plate (18) is hinged to the front of the vertical plate of the frame (1). A water spray pipe (19) is connected to the front of the support plate (18). Several nozzles are provided at the bottom of the water spray pipe (19). The rear end of the water spray pipe (19) passes through the support plate (18) and is connected to a connecting hose (20). The rear end of the connecting hose (20) is connected to the output end of the water pump (17). The input end of the water pump (17) is connected to the water tank (16) through a pipe.

7. A rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front of the support plate (18) is hinged with a hinge arm (21), and the left end of the hinge arm (21) is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the short rod (10).

8. A rail vehicle roof cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A "C"-shaped slot is provided on the upper right side of the frame (1), and the water spray pipe (19) is located in the inner cavity of the "C"-shaped slot.