Wheel chocks and their use

Abstract

Wheel chock comprising a support element (5), a stop (3), a first connecting element (4), a rail (7) and an operating device, wherein the support element (5) is connected at one end to the first connecting element (4) and is mounted on the rail (7) at the other end, wherein the support element (5) can be rotated, raised or lowered relative to the first connecting element (4), wherein one end of the stop (3) is attached to the first connecting element (4) and the other end is fixedly connected to a rail connecting device (1) and can rotate in a horizontal plane about the vertical direction relative to the rail connecting device (1), wherein the operating device can cause whether the rail connecting device (1) and the stop (3) as a whole are connected to the rail (7), thereby achieving a locking or unlocking between the stop (3) and the rail (7) of the wheel chock.characterized in that the support element (5) includes a support tube (52) which is provided at two ends with a first connecting rod extending perpendicular to its axis, the two first connecting rods being directed downwards, one of the first connecting rods being provided on its underside with a first connecting bolt and the other first connecting rod with a connecting hole on its underside, and the connecting bolt being inserted directly into a mounting bore of the rail (7) to effect a connection with the rail (7), and that the operating device comprises an actuating handle (2) which is connected to one end of a second connecting plate (22), the second connecting plate (22) being rotatably connected to a third connecting bolt (23) and the second locking bolt (31),wherein the third connecting bolt (23) is inserted successively through the first pin hole of the base plate (32) and the second pin hole of the connecting plate (1-1) into the mounting bore of the rail (7).

Description

AREA OF INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wheel support that is applicable to various vehicle bodies, in particular to a vehicle for rail transport. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Rail transport of vehicles can meet the transportation needs of car manufacturers for the sale of new cars with zero mileage. Railway companies in various countries have developed special wagons for transporting vehicles. Currently, there are generally two ways to secure wheels during rail transport: lashing wheels with a tie-down strap and securing wheels with a wheel chock.

[0003] The inventor discovered that while securing wheels with a fastening strap yields good results, the entire system is complex, requires a long operating time, and incurs high maintenance costs. Despite the high fastening efficiency of an existing wheel chock, problems also exist, such as insufficient structural strength, slight deformation, inconvenient operation, and easy interference from the vehicle chassis. Disclosure of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a novel wheel chock and its use in order to overcome the above disadvantages in the prior art, which wheel chock is characterized by simple construction, high strength, good fastening effect and high operational efficiency, with which a movement of the wheels of vehicles in the transverse and longitudinal direction can be effectively limited.

[0005] The present disclosure is based on a first task, namely to propose a wheel chock. According to the present disclosure, the task is solved by the following embodiment: A wheel chock comprises a support element, a stop, a first connecting element, a rail and an operating device. wherein the support element is connected at one end to the first connecting element and at the other end is attached to the rail, wherein the support element can be rotated, raised or lowered relative to the first connecting element, wherein one end of the stop is attached to the first connecting element and the other end is rigidly connected to a rail connecting device and can rotate in a horizontal plane about the vertical direction relative to the rail connecting device, wherein the operating device can cause whether the rail connecting device and the stop as a whole are connected to the rail, thereby realizing a locking or unlocking between the stop and the rail of the wheel chock.

[0006] The operating principle of the wheel support according to the present disclosure is that, when loading or unloading a car into or out of a rail transport wagon, the car must drive onto or off the rail transport wagon. At this point, the support element and the stop are raised relative to the rail, and the wheel support is unlocked. The wheel support is then moved into a retracted position by rotation, and the first connecting element rests against the rail without interfering with the car's movement.

[0007] To secure a car's wheels with the wheel chock, it must be in its operating position. First, the wheel chock is moved along the rail into the working position, and then the wheel chock's operating mechanism is activated so that the stop falls into the rail hole. Next, the support element is activated so that it, too, is inserted into the rail hole. Now the stop can clamp the wheels to secure them.

[0008] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the support element includes a support rod which is provided at two ends with a first connecting rod perpendicular to its axis, wherein the two first connecting rods are directed downwards, wherein one of the first connecting rods is provided on its underside with a first connecting bolt and the other first connecting rod is provided on its underside with a connecting hole.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the stop includes a stop rod which is provided at one end with a second connecting rod extending perpendicular to its axis, which is inserted into a mounting bore of the first connecting element in such a way that the two components are firmly connected to each other, while the other end of the stop rod is firmly connected to a base plate, on the top of which a second connecting bolt is arranged vertically, wherein a first pin hole is also provided on the base plate, and wherein the base plate and the rail connecting device are connected to each other via the second connecting bolt.

[0010] In a further embodiment, the rail connection device comprises a connecting plate and a locking holder, wherein the connecting plate is attached to the lower area of ​​the base plate via the second connecting bolt and a second pin hole is provided on the connecting plate, wherein the locking holder is provided in a number of two and is arranged at two ends of the connecting plate.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the locking mechanism is designed as a slotted structure whose open end is directed downwards, so that the wheel chock is not detached from the rail.

[0012] In a further embodiment, the operating device comprises an actuating handle which is connected to one end of a second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is rotatably connected to a third connecting bolt and the second connecting bolt, wherein the second connecting bolt is inserted successively through the first pin hole of the base plate and the second pin hole of the connecting plate into the mounting bore of the rail.

[0013] In a further embodiment, the rail is provided with several mounting holes, which serve to install a connecting bolt of the support element and a pin shaft on the base plate of the stop.

[0014] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the first connecting piece is equipped with a cylindrical through-hole and a conical through-hole.

[0015] The present disclosure relates to a second problem, namely to provide a wheel chock used in a vehicle for rail transport.

[0016] The present disclosure relates to a third task, namely to provide a wheel mat that is used on various car bodies with wheels.

[0017] The following beneficial effects are achieved with the present disclosure: 1. The main components of the wheel chock, namely the support element, the rail and the stop, form a triangular support structure that secures the wheels with high reliability. 2. The stop forms an angle with the vertical plane of the rail, effectively preventing the car from moving in both the transverse and longitudinal directions. 3. When raising and lowering the stop and the support element, the movement height does not exceed 110 mm and scratching of the vehicle chassis is avoided. 4. After lifting the support element relative to the rail, the stop and rail connector can slide along the rail. The round holes on the rail are evenly spaced to allow for adjustment of the wheel mounting positions. 5. The stop and the support element can be rotated relative to the rail. 6. Locking and unlocking the rail connection device and the rail can be achieved using the operating device. The movement, locking, and unlocking of the wheel chock can be performed with the foot. List of characters

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of the application, serve to improve understanding of the present application. The exemplary embodiments of the present application and their descriptions serve to illustrate the application without unduly limiting the invention. They show Fig. 1 a schematic representation of the overall structure according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 2 a top view according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a front view according to Fig. 1, Fig. 4 a sectional view according to Fig. 2, Fig. 5 a front view of the stop bar according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 6 a front view of the support rod according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 7 a schematic representation of the latch holder according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 8 a schematic representation of the state of use according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 9 A schematic representation of the established state according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] It contains 1 for rail joining device, 1-1 for connecting plate 1-2 for latch holders 2 for operating handle, 21 for curved round steel, 22 for connecting plate 23 for handle bolts, 3 for attack, 31 for locking pins, 32 for the base plate of the stop, 33 for stop tube 34 for connecting round steel bars, 35 for a washer 4 for connecting element 5 for support element 51 for round steel with pin 52 for support tube 53 for round steel with hole 6 for countersunk bolts and 7 for rail. SPECIFIC EXECUTION FORMS

[0020] It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and intended to provide a further explanation for the present application. Unless otherwise stated, all technical and scientific terms used herein shall have the same meanings as generally understood by those skilled in the art in this field.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms used here serve only to describe specific embodiments, without limiting the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. Unless expressly stated otherwise in this context, references to the singular form shall also include the plural form, and it is understood that the terms "comprise" and / or "contain" used in the description refer to features, steps, processes, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0022] The terms "top", "bottom", "left", "right", etc. are used in relation to the respective directions in the respective illustration, solely to simplify the description without restricting the structure. In other words, these terms neither implicitly nor explicitly refer to the positioning, design, and operation of the device or element in question in a predetermined position, so that there is no restriction of the disclosure here either.

[0023] Definitions: The "stop" described in this embodiment refers to an element with a stop function. "Support element" refers to an element that provides support. "Rail connection device" refers to a device for connecting to the rail. The operating device is primarily a device for manual operation.

[0024] As described in the Prior Art section, the inventor discovered that while securing wheels with a fastening strap yields good results, the entire system is complex, requires a long operating time, and incurs high maintenance costs. Despite the high fastening efficiency of using a wheel chock, problems such as insufficient structural strength, susceptibility to deformation, inconvenient operation, and easy interference from the vehicle chassis also exist. To address these problems, the present application proposes a wheel chock for a rail-mounted car transport vehicle.

[0025] The present application provides a wheel chock comprising a rail connecting device, an operating handle, a stop, a first connecting element, a support element and a rail.

[0026] The support element is connected to the first connecting element at one end and attached to the rail at the other end, allowing the support element to be rotated, raised or lowered relative to the first connecting element.

[0027] One end of the stop is attached to the first connecting element, and the other end is rigidly connected to a rail connector and can rotate in a horizontal plane around the vertical direction relative to the rail connector. The angle of rotation between the two components can be adjusted as needed, and a 360-degree rotation is typically possible. The operating device can determine whether the rail connector and the stop as a whole are connected to the rail, thus locking or unlocking the stop and the rail of the wheel chock. First embodiment

[0028] The following refers to Fig. 1 to Fig. 7 The wheel chocks according to the present embodiment are described in more detail.

[0029] As from Fig. As can be seen from point 1, the wheel chock includes a rail connecting device. 1 , an operating handle 2 , an attack 3 , a first connecting element 4 , a support element 5 and a rail 7 .

[0030] The support element 5 is connected to the first connecting element at one end 4 connected and at the other end to the rail 7 connected. In the present embodiment, the support element is 5 The entire structure is designed as a support rod system. As can be seen from Fig. 6 results, the support element includes 5 specifically a support pole 52, which is provided at both ends with a first connecting rod extending perpendicular to its axis. The two first connecting rods point downwards, with one of the first connecting rods having a first connecting bolt on its underside and the other first connecting rod having a connecting hole on its underside. The connecting bolt is designed to be inserted into a mounting hole in the rail to create a connection with the rail. The connecting hole interacts with a bolt to create a secure connection between the support tube and the first connecting element.

[0031] Furthermore, it is provided that a round steel bar is used for the first connecting rod in the present embodiment. 51 with a pen and a round steel 53 It can be used with a hole. The round steel 51 with the pen and the round steel 53The holes are designed as curved structures with a curvature of 90 degrees and mainly serve to create a connection between the support rod. 52 and the connecting element 4 and a connection between the support rod 52 and the rail 7 . Between the round steel 53 with hole of the support element 5 and the connecting piece 4 A gap fit exists, so that the entire support element 5 relative to the connecting piece 4 can be rotated, raised or lowered.

[0032] It is understandable that in other embodiments the support element 8 It can also be designed as a structural form such as a support rod, and the cross-sectional shape is not subject to any restrictions; a round, square, rectangular shape, etc., is conceivable. The support element 8It can be solid or hollow, and the specific construction can be chosen depending on the actual needs.

[0033] Furthermore, the connection between the first connecting rod and the support element can 8 This can be a detachable connection, e.g. a screw connection, a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection, or a non-detachable connection, such as welding, gluing, etc., which can be specifically selected depending on the actual needs.

[0034] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the support tube 52 It is made from a steel tube, which reduces the structure's weight. The support tube 52 and the round steel 53 with a hole are in a hole of the support tube 52 inserted and thus welded together, which ensures high structural strength.

[0035] As in Fig. As shown in 1, the attack3 at one end on the first connecting element 4 attached and the other end is connected to a rail joint device 1 firmly connected and can rotate in a horizontal plane around the vertical direction relative to the rail connection device 1 Rotate. The angle of rotation between the two components can be adjusted as needed, and a 360-degree rotation is usually possible. As in Fig. As shown in section 4, the stop is specifically designed as a stop tube structure. One end of the stop tube 33 It is provided with a second connecting rod running perpendicular to its axis. The second connecting rod is designed as a curved structure. As shown in the figure, the curved structure is a connecting round steel bar. 34 with a 90-degree bend, mainly used to create a connection between the stop bar 33 and the connecting element 4As in Fig. As shown in section 5, the connecting round steel bar is 34 It is inserted into the mounting hole of the first connecting element, and the two components can be rotated relative to each other. The other end of the stop tube 33 is firmly attached to a base plate 32 connected by a connecting bolt 31 and a washer 35 is equipped with. The connecting bolt 31 runs perpendicular to the plane in which the base plate is located 32 is located. The connecting bolt 31 runs through the base plate and a connecting plate 1-1 the rail connecting device. The connecting bolt 31 It is provided with a pin hole. Both on the washer 35Both the base plate and the mounting plate each have a mounting hole, and the two mounting holes are arranged coaxially. The washer and the mounting hole primarily serve to attach a different pin shaft, namely the one in Fig. 3 pin shafts shown 22 .

[0036] It is understandable that in other embodiments the stop can also be designed as a rod structure, and the cross-sectional shape of the stop is not subject to any restrictions; a round, square, rectangular shape, etc., is conceivable. Both a solid and a hollow structure are possible, and the specific design can be selected depending on the actual requirements.

[0037] Furthermore, it is planned that the base plate 32 is L-shaped and its connection with the stop tube 33It can be a detachable connection, e.g. a screw connection, a threaded connection or a snap connection, or a non-detachable connection, such as welding, gluing, etc., which can be specifically selected depending on the actual needs.

[0038] Furthermore, the connection between the connecting round steel 34 and the stop tube 33 This can be a detachable connection, e.g. a screw connection, a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection, or a non-detachable connection, such as welding, gluing, etc., which can be specifically selected depending on the actual needs.

[0039] Furthermore, the connecting round steel 34 , the stop bar 33 and the base plate 32 The parts are welded together as a whole. The stop tube 33It consists of a steel tube, which reduces the structure's weight. The stop tube 33 is attached to the connecting round steel 34 It is plugged in and thus welded together, which ensures high strength.

[0040] As in Fig. As shown in 1, the stop is connected to the rail joint device. 1 connected, which, under the control of an operating device, causes the locking or unlocking between the wheel chock and the rail. As can be seen from Fig. As 7 results, the rail connection device specifically comprises a connecting plate. 1-1 and a locking mechanism 1-2 The connecting plate 1-1 is below the base plate 32 arranged and the two components are connected by a connecting bolt 31 connected to each other. The base plate 32 can be rotated in a horizontal plane in a vertical direction relative to the connecting plate 1-1can be rotated, thus allowing the entire stop to rotate relative to the rail connection device. 1 is achieved.

[0041] The latch 1-2 is provided in a quantity of two and is located at both ends of the connecting plate. 1-1 arranged. The latch holder 1-2 It is designed as a slotted structure with its open end facing downwards. By snapping the locking mechanism into place. 1-2 The wheel chock cannot be prevented from detaching from the rail.

[0042] Furthermore, the connecting plate 1-1 and the latch 1-2 They can be formed in one piece or combined and joined together. Preferably, a one-piece design is used.

[0043] Specifically, the rail connection device 1 as a whole via the square slot structure of the latch holder 1-2 on the rail 7locked in place and can move longitudinally along the rail 7 move.

[0044] The operating handle 2 is above the rail connection device 1 arranged and by raising or lowering the operating handle 2 The locking or unlocking mechanism operates longitudinally between the rail connection device. 1 and the rail 7 controlled. The attack 3 is above the rail connection device 1 arranged and connected to the connecting plate via a round pin 1-1 the rail connecting device 1 connected. The attack 33 and the base plate 32 are formed in one piece and can be positioned relative to the rail connection device 1 It can be rotated in the horizontal plane. The stop bar 33 is via the connecting round steel 34 with the connecting piece 4welded, with the connecting round steel 34 in the round hole of the connector 4 It is inserted and thus welded in place.

[0045] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in 3, the operating device includes an operating handle. 2 , which is made from a curved round steel bar 21 , a connecting plate 22 and a connecting bolt 23 The handle consists of the curved round steel. 21 is connected to one end of a connecting plate 22 firmly connected and the connecting plate 22 It is rotatable with two connecting bolts (namely the connecting bolts) 23 of the handle and the connecting bolts 31 (in the illustration). Furthermore, it is provided that the connecting bolt 23 through the base plate 32 and the lower area of ​​the connecting plate 1-1 It passes through and is attached to the rail. The operating handle2 is above the rail connection device 1 arranged and by raising or lowering the operating handle 2 The connecting bolts will be 23 and the rail 7 Locked or unlocked longitudinally. With the operating handle raised. 2 is the connecting bolt 23 of the handle from the rail 7 separated and the entire rail connection device 1 is unlocked. Now the rail connection device can be used. 1 slide along the rail. With the operating handle pressed, the connecting bolt... 23 of the handle in the hole of the rail 7 introduced and the rail connection device 1 It is locked.

[0046] Furthermore, the curved round steel 21 and the connecting plate 22 They are joined together by welding. The connecting plate 22is connected to the connecting bolt 23 connected by a rivet and can be rotated relative to it.

[0047] It is understandable that in other embodiments the curved round steel 21 and the connecting plate 22 can also be connected to each other in other ways, such as via screws, screw connections, etc., provided the curved round steel 21 firmly attached to the connecting plate 22 can be linked, whereby the specific procedure can be selected according to the actual needs.

[0048] As in Fig. As shown in 5, the connecting piece 4 A machined part that has a through hole on the left side and a conical through hole on the left side. The connecting piece 4 is with the attack 3 and the support element 5connected. The connecting piece can slide on the body floor and is connected to the stop and the support element.

[0049] It is understandable that in other embodiments the above-mentioned conical through-hole can also be designed as a cylindrical hole.

[0050] As in Fig. As shown in 1, the rail consists of 7 The rail is made of bent sheet metal and has several positioning round holes, which are arranged evenly or unevenly on the rail.

[0051] It is understandable that in other embodiments the rail 7 It can also be formed in other ways, such as by welding, casting, and the like.

[0052] Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic representation of the device in use according to the present embodiment. Two wheel supports are used in combination to position a wheel.

[0053] Fig. Figure 8 shows a schematic representation of the retracted state of the device according to the present embodiment. Since the support element is relative to the connecting element 4 Since the support rod and the stop can be rotated, they can be turned into a parallel position to facilitate transport. The facility is used specifically as follows:

[0054] When loading or unloading a car onto or off a rail transport wagon, the car must drive onto or off the wagon. The stop bar and the round bolt of the support bar are then raised to unlock the wheel chock. The wheel chock is then rotated into the retracted position, and the connecting piece rests against the rail without interfering with the car's movement.

[0055] To secure a car's wheels with the wheel chock, it must be in its operating position. First, the wheel chock is moved along the rail into the working position, and then the handle is pulled so that the round bolt of the stop falls into the rail hole. Next, the support rod is pulled so that its round bolt also falls into the rail hole. Now the stop rod can clamp the wheels to secure them.

[0056] By using the above design, the following advantages are achieved with the setup: 1. A steel tube structure is used as load-bearing components, which has high strength, low weight and energy-saving operation. 2. The support rod, the rail and the stop rod form a triangular support structure that secures the wheels with high reliability. 3. The stop bar forms an angle with the vertical plane of the rail, effectively preventing the vehicle from moving in the transverse and longitudinal directions. 4. When raising and lowering the stop and the support element, the movement height does not exceed 110 mm and scratching of the vehicle chassis is avoided. 5. The wheel support can slide along the rail to adapt to the wheel mounting position at any point. The stop bar and support bar can be rotated relative to the rail. A locking and unlocking mechanism between the stop bar / support bar and the rail is provided by a pin. The wheel support can be moved, locked, and unlocked using the foot, significantly reducing operator effort.

[0057] Additionally, the above wheel chock can be used on the rail transport vehicle mentioned in the section on the state of the art, or for securing the wheels of various vehicles, agricultural vehicles, electric vehicles and the like.

[0058] Although the specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, this does not constitute a limitation of the scope of protection of the present disclosure. It is understood by those skilled in the art that, based on the technical design of the present disclosure, various modifications or variations that can be made by those skilled in the art without inventive steps are still within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0059] So far, only preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, which in no way serve to restrict the application. Various modifications and amendments to the present application are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements within the scope of the basic ideas and principles of the present application shall be covered by the scope of protection of the application.

Claims

[1] Wheel chocks, characterized by that it includes a support element, a stop, a first connecting element, a rail and an operating device, wherein the support element is connected at one end to the first connecting element and at the other end is attached to the rail, wherein the support element can be rotated, raised or lowered relative to the first connecting element, wherein one end of the stop is attached to the first connecting element and the other end is rigidly connected to a rail connecting device and can rotate in a horizontal plane about the vertical direction relative to the rail connecting device, wherein the operating device can cause whether the rail connecting device and the stop as a whole are connected to the rail, thereby realizing a locking or unlocking between the stop and the rail of the wheel chock. [2] Wheel chock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the support element includes a support rod which is provided at two ends with a first connecting rod perpendicular to its axis, wherein the two first connecting rods are directed downwards, wherein one of the first connecting rods is provided on its underside with a first connecting bolt and the other first connecting rod is provided on its underside with a connecting hole. [3] Wheel chock according to claim 1, characterized by, that the stop includes a stop rod which is provided at one end with a second connecting rod extending perpendicular to its axis, which is inserted into a mounting bore of the first connecting element in such a way that the two components are firmly connected to each other, while the other end of the stop rod is firmly connected to a base plate, on the top of which a second connecting bolt is arranged vertically, wherein a first pin hole is further provided on the base plate, and wherein the base plate and the rail connecting device are connected to each other via the second connecting bolt. [4] Wheel chock according to claim 3, characterized by, that the rail connecting device comprises a connecting plate and a locking holder, wherein the connecting plate is attached to the lower part of the base plate via the second connecting bolt and a second pin hole is provided on the connecting plate, wherein the locking holder is provided in a number of two and is arranged at two ends of the connecting plate. [5] Wheel chock according to claim 4, is characterized by , that the locking mechanism is designed as a slotted structure whose open end is directed downwards, so that the wheel chock is not detached from the rail. [6] Wheel chock according to claim 4, characterized by, that the operating device comprises an actuating handle connected to one end of a second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is rotatably connected to a third connecting bolt and the second connecting bolt, wherein the second connecting bolt is successively inserted through the first pin hole of the base plate and the second pin hole of the connecting plate into the mounting bore of the rail. [7] Wheel chock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the rail is provided with several mounting holes which serve to install a connecting bolt of the support element and a pin shaft on the base plate of the stop. [8] Wheel chock according to claim 1, characterized by , that the first connecting piece is provided with a cylindrical through-hole and a conical through-hole. [9] Use of the wheel chock according to any one of claims 1 to 8 in a vehicle for rail transport. [10] Use of the wheel support according to any one of claims 1 to 8 on various car bodies with wheels.