A robot for inspecting the surface of a steel rail

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of robot flaw detection equipment for steel rail surface, slidingly connected with movable plate in the both ends of bottom plate, the lower end face of movable plate apart one end is symmetrically equipped with mounting plate, mounting plate is rotatably connected with gyro wheel, one of mounting plate is equipped with motor one;Transmission component is equipped between movable plate in bottom plate, bottom plate upper end surface is equipped with box, drive component is equipped in box, drive component is driven movable plate synchronous motion by transmission component;Bottom plate upper end surface is symmetrically equipped with flaw detection component;Bottom plate upper end surface box one side is equipped with connecting groove, connecting groove is equipped with touch screen in clamping connection.The utility model's advantage lies in: can be adjusted according to different specifications steel rail, and can automatically move along steel rail, use flexible and convenient, greatly reduce labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flaw detection equipment technology, and in particular to a robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces. Background Technology

[0002] Robotic flaw detection equipment for railway tracks is widely used in the daily inspection and maintenance of railway tracks. It can replace manual labor in high-intensity, high-risk inspection work, significantly improving inspection efficiency and accuracy.

[0003] Robotic flaw detection equipment for railway tracks is an automated device used to detect surface and near-surface defects in railway tracks. This type of equipment typically utilizes high-precision cameras and image processing technology to generate three-dimensional images of the track surface, helping inspectors to visually identify surface defects and achieve efficient and accurate detection of surface and near-surface defects.

[0004] Existing rail flaw detection equipment has the following drawbacks when in use: 1. It cannot move independently and stably along the rails that need to be inspected. The inspector needs to hold or push the flaw detection equipment along the rails, which is labor-intensive and cannot guarantee the flaw detection effect. 2. It is impossible to make flexible structural adjustments based on the rail spacing specifications to ensure the effectiveness of flaw detection.

[0005] This invention addresses these issues by proposing a robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces. The device is designed to solve the aforementioned problems, allowing it to be adjusted according to different rail specifications and to move automatically along the rails. It is flexible and convenient to use, significantly reducing labor intensity. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art, this utility model provides a robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces.

[0007] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces includes a base plate, a camera, and a controller. The base plate is slidably connected to both ends of the base plate. The lower end face of the movable plate at one end is symmetrically provided with a mounting plate. Rollers are rotatably connected to the mounting plate. One of the mounting plates is provided with a motor, which drives the rollers to rotate. A transmission component is provided between the movable plates inside the base plate. A housing is provided on the upper surface of the base plate. A driving component is provided inside the housing. The driving component drives the movable plates to move synchronously through the transmission component. The upper surface of the base plate is symmetrically provided with flaw detection components. The flaw detection components include a positioning plate, a positioning groove, a connecting rod, a top plate, and a camera. The positioning plate is connected to the base plate. The upper surface of the positioning plate is rotatably connected with the positioning groove. The connecting rod is located above the positioning plate. The lower end of the connecting rod is hinged to the positioning groove through a connecting shaft one. One end of the connecting shaft one is threaded with a positioning knob one. A top plate is provided above the connecting rod. The connecting rod is hinged to the top plate through a connecting shaft two. One end of the connecting shaft two is threaded with a positioning knob two. A camera is provided on the upper surface of the top plate. A connecting groove is provided on one side of the upper surface of the base plate, and a touch screen is snapped into the connecting groove; The upper surface of the housing is equipped with a controller, which is connected to the motor, drive components, camera and touch screen.

[0008] As an improvement, the transmission component includes a gear and a rack. The rack is provided on one side of the movable plate opposite to the gear. The gear is located between the racks and meshes with the rack. The gear is connected to the drive component.

[0009] As an improvement, the driving component includes a rotating shaft, a second gear, a second rack, and an electric push rod. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing and the bottom plate. The lower end of the rotating shaft is connected to a first gear, and the upper end of the rotating shaft is connected to a second gear. The electric push rod is disposed on the side of the housing, and the piston rod of the electric push rod is slidably connected to the housing. The second rack is disposed on the piston rod of the electric push rod, and the second rack meshes with the second gear.

[0010] As an improvement, the positioning plate is detachably connected to the base plate by bolts.

[0011] As an improvement, rubber pads are provided at the positions corresponding to the first and second positions of the positioning groove and the connecting rod.

[0012] As an improvement, a limiting plate is provided on the side of the roller facing the mounting plate.

[0013] Compared to traditional technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: 1. According to the specifications of the rails, the drive component drives the movable plate to move synchronously through the transmission component. The movable plate drives the rollers to move through the mounting plate, so that the rollers are located on the two guide rails, allowing the equipment to be placed on rails of different specifications. 2. Adjust the orientation of the positioning groove, adjust the angle between the connecting rod and the positioning groove and fix the angle by positioning knob one, adjust the angle between the top plate and the connecting rod and fix the angle by positioning knob two, so that the camera on the top plate faces the surface of the rail, making it flexible and convenient to use; 3. The motor drives the rollers to rotate, and the rollers roll on the rails, which in turn drives the equipment to move automatically on the rails without the need for manual driving, thus reducing labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component of this utility model; Appendix Label Reference Table: 1. Base plate; 2. Camera; 3. Controller; 4. Movable plate; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Roller; 7. Motor 1; 8. Housing; 9. Positioning plate; 10. Positioning groove; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Top plate; 13. Positioning knob 1; 14. Positioning knob 2; 15. Connecting groove; 16. Touch screen; 17. Gear 1; 18. Rack 1; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Gear 2; 21. Rack 2; 22. Electric push rod; 23. Rubber pad; 24. Limit plate. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0016] It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram, while the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0017] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Example

[0018] Combined with appendix Figure 1-3 The base plate 1 has movable plates 4 slidably connected to both ends. A transmission component is provided between the movable plates 4 inside the base plate 1. A box 8 is provided on the upper surface of the base plate 1. A driving component is provided inside the box 8. The driving component drives the movable plates 4 to move synchronously through the transmission component. The transmission component includes a gear 17 and a rack 18. The rack 18 is provided on one side of the movable plate 4. The gear 17 is located between the rack 18. The gear 17 meshes with the rack 18. The gear 17 is connected to the drive component. The driving component includes a rotating shaft 19, a second gear 20, a second rack 21, and an electric push rod 22. The rotating shaft 19 is rotatably connected to the housing 8 and the bottom plate 1. The lower end of the rotating shaft 19 is connected to a first gear 17, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 19 is connected to a second gear 20. The electric push rod 22 is disposed on the side of the housing 8, and the piston rod of the electric push rod 22 is slidably connected to the housing 8. The second rack 21 is disposed on the piston rod of the electric push rod 22, and the second rack 21 meshes with the second gear 20. A connecting groove 15 is provided on one side of the box body 8 on the upper end face of the base plate 1, and a touch screen 16 is snapped into the connecting groove 15; The upper surface of the housing 8 is equipped with a controller 3, which is connected to the motor 7, the drive component, the camera 2 and the touch screen 16.

[0019] In use, the electric push rod 22 is driven by the touch screen 16. The piston rod of the electric push rod 22 extends and retracts, causing the rack 21 to move inside the housing 8. The rack 21 drives the gear 20 meshing with it to rotate. The gear 20 drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate. The rotating shaft 19 drives the gear 17 inside the base plate 1 to rotate. The gear 17 drives the rack 18 meshing with it to move. The rack 17 drives the movable plate 4 to move synchronously relative to it, adjusting the length of the movable plate 4 protruding from the base plate 1. The movable plate 4 drives the rollers to move through the mounting plate 5, so that the rollers 6 are located on the two guide rails, allowing the device to be placed on steel rails of different specifications.

[0020] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and 4 The upper surface of the base plate 1 is symmetrically provided with a flaw detection component. The flaw detection component includes a positioning plate 9, a positioning groove 10, a connecting rod 11, a top plate 12, and a camera 2. The positioning plate 9 is connected to the base plate 1, and the positioning groove 10 is rotatably connected to the upper surface of the positioning plate 9. The connecting rod 11 is located above the positioning plate 9, and the lower end of the connecting rod 11 is hinged to the positioning groove 10 through a connecting shaft. One end of the connecting shaft is threadedly connected to a positioning knob 13. The top plate 12 is provided above the connecting rod 11, and the connecting rod 11 is hinged to the top plate 12 through a connecting shaft 2. One end of the connecting shaft 2 is threadedly connected to a positioning knob 2 14. The camera 2 is provided on the upper surface of the top plate 12.

[0021] After the device is placed on the rail, rotate the positioning groove 10 to adjust its orientation. Loosen the positioning knob 13 and adjust the angle between the connecting rod 11 and the positioning groove 10. After the angle adjustment is complete, tighten the positioning knob 13. Loosen the positioning knob 2 14 and adjust the angle between the top plate 12 and the connecting rod 11. After the angle adjustment is complete, tighten the positioning knob 2 14 so that the camera 2 on the top plate 12 faces the surface of the rail that needs to be inspected.

[0022] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and3 The lower end face of the movable plate 4 is symmetrically provided with mounting plate 5 at one end. Roller 6 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 5. One of the mounting plates 5 is provided with motor 7, which drives the roller 6 to rotate.

[0023] Motor 7 drives roller 6 to rotate, and roller 6 rolls on the rail, which drives the equipment to move automatically on the rail without manual drive, reducing labor intensity.

[0024] During the movement of the equipment, the touch screen 16 displays the flaw detection results. Example

[0025] Combined with appendix Figure 1 and 4 The positioning plate 9 is detachably connected to the base plate 1 by bolts; Rubber pads 23 are provided on the side of the positioning groove 10 corresponding to the position of the positioning knob 13 and on the side of the connecting rod 11 corresponding to the position of the positioning knob 14. A limiting plate 24 is provided on the side of the roller 6 facing the mounting plate 5.

[0026] Based on Embodiment 1, the positioning plate 9 is detachably connected to the base plate 1 by bolts, which facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the flaw detection components.

[0027] Tighten positioning knob 13 and positioning knob 24 to make them fit against rubber pad 23 to prevent them from loosening and to ensure the positioning effect of positioning knob 13 and positioning knob 24.

[0028] The limiting plate 24 on the roller fits against the inner surface of the side of the rail, thereby preventing the equipment from falling off the rail.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model patent and is not intended to limit this utility model patent. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model patent should be included within the protection scope of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces, comprising a base plate (1), a camera (2), and a controller (3), characterized in that: The base plate (1) is slidably connected to two ends of a movable plate (4). The lower end face of the movable plate (4) is symmetrically provided with a mounting plate (5). A roller (6) is rotatably connected on the mounting plate (5). One of the mounting plates (5) is provided with a motor (7). The motor (7) drives the roller (6) to rotate. A transmission component is provided between the movable plates (4) inside the base plate (1). A box (8) is provided on the upper surface of the base plate (1). A driving component is provided inside the box (8). The driving component drives the movable plates (4) to move synchronously through the transmission component. The upper surface of the base plate (1) is symmetrically provided with a flaw detection component. The flaw detection component includes a positioning plate (9), a positioning groove (10), a connecting rod (11), a top plate (12), and a camera (2). The positioning plate (9) is connected to the base plate (1). The upper surface of the positioning plate (9) is rotatably connected to the positioning groove (10). The connecting rod (11) is located above the positioning plate (9). The lower end of the connecting rod (11) is hinged to the positioning groove (10) through a connecting shaft. One end of the connecting shaft is threadedly connected to a positioning knob (13). The top plate (12) is provided above the connecting rod (11). The connecting rod (11) is hinged to the top plate (12) through a connecting shaft. One end of the connecting shaft is threadedly connected to a positioning knob (14). The upper surface of the top plate (12) is provided with a camera (2). The bottom plate (1) has a connecting groove (15) on one side of the box (8) on the upper end face, and a touch screen (16) is snapped into the connecting groove (15). The upper surface of the housing (8) is provided with a controller (3), which is connected to the motor (7), drive components, camera (2) and touch screen (16).

2. The robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission component includes a gear (17) and a rack (18). The rack (18) is provided on the opposite side of the movable plate (4). The gear (17) is located between the rack (18). The gear (17) meshes with the rack (18). The gear (17) is connected to the drive component.

3. The robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component includes a rotating shaft (19), a second gear (20), a second rack (21), and an electric push rod (22). The rotating shaft (19) is rotatably connected to the housing (8) and the bottom plate (1). The lower end of the rotating shaft (19) is connected to the first gear (17), and the upper end of the rotating shaft (19) is connected to the second gear (20). The electric push rod (22) is located on the side of the housing (8). The piston rod of the electric push rod (22) is slidably connected to the housing (8). The second rack (21) is located on the piston rod of the electric push rod (22), and the second rack (21) meshes with the second gear (20).

4. The robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning plate (9) is detachably connected to the base plate (1) by bolts.

5. The robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rubber pads (23) are provided at the positions corresponding to the positions of the positioning knob one (13) on the side of the positioning groove (10) and the positions corresponding to the positions of the positioning knob two (14) on the side of the connecting rod (11).

6. The robotic flaw detection device for rail surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller (6) has a limiting plate (24) on the side facing the mounting plate (5).

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