Track detection device and usage method

Abstract

A track detection device and a usage method, relating to the technical field of track early warning. The track detection device comprises a mounting unit, a cleaning unit and a detection unit, wherein the mounting unit comprises a connecting assembly, an upper mounting plate arranged below the connecting assembly, and lower mounting plates arranged on two sides of the upper mounting plate; the cleaning unit comprises fixed plates arranged in front of the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plates, and brush strips arranged on one side of the fixed plates; and the detection unit comprises press switches arranged at the top of an inner cavity of the upper mounting plate and on the outer side of the lower mounting plates, a first trigger assembly arranged between the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate and the upper surface of a track, and second trigger assemblies arranged between the lower mounting plates and the inner side of the track.

Description

An orbit detection device and its usage method Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of track early warning technology, and in particular to a track detection device and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] In thermal power plants, train and truck transportation are the main channels for obtaining coal. Train tracks, bucket wheel excavator tracks, sampler and coal feeder cable tracks are all important components of the coal transportation system and key maintenance items. When the tracks are used in thermal power plants, coal often falls off due to transportation, and water is sprayed inside the carriages during coal transportation. As a result, debris and sticky objects often get stuck on the tracks. If obstacles are not detected in time when trains or bucket wheel excavators are running on the tracks, derailment may occur. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present invention is proposed.

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a track detection device, which aims to solve the problem of debris adhering to the track surface or getting stuck in the track, which cannot be detected in time when a train or bucket wheel excavator is in motion, and may cause derailment.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a track detection device, comprising an installation unit, including a connecting component, an upper mounting plate disposed below the connecting component, and lower mounting plates disposed on both sides of the upper mounting plate;

[0006] The cleaning unit includes a fixing plate disposed at the front end of the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate, and a brush plate disposed on one side of the fixing plate;

[0007] The detection unit includes a push switch disposed on the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate and the outer side of the lower mounting plate, a first trigger component disposed between the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate and the upper surface of the track, and a second trigger component disposed between the inner side of the lower mounting plate and the track.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the connecting assembly includes a connecting plate and a reinforcing plate disposed on the inner side of the corner of the connecting plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the first triggering component includes a slide rod slidably disposed on the upper mounting plate, a detection block disposed at the bottom end of the slide rod, a first spring disposed between the detection block and the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate, and a pressing finger disposed below the pressing switch;

[0010] The pressing finger is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection block.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the second triggering component includes a fixed frame disposed on the lower surface of the lower mounting plate, a fixed shaft slidably disposed within the fixed frame, a detection wheel rotatably disposed on the fixed shaft, a push rod disposed on the outer wall of the fixed shaft, a fixed block disposed within the fixed frame, a second spring disposed between the fixed block and the fixed shaft, and a rotary switch disposed between the push switch and the push rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the pressing finger is made of one of the following materials: plastic, rubber, and silicone.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the side of the detection block is configured as an arc-shaped surface.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the rotary switch includes a fixed base, a rotating plate rotatably disposed on the fixed base, and a tension spring disposed between the fixed block and the upper half of the rotating plate.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, a limit rod is provided at the bottom of the fixed base.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the track detection device of the present invention, the push-button switch is located on the rotation trajectory of the top of the rotating plate.

[0017] A method of using an orbit detection device includes the following steps:

[0018] S1. The device is installed on a track, and then the device is moved to the equipment moving on the track;

[0019] S2. Install the detection device at the front end of the equipment using the connecting components;

[0020] S3. Start the equipment. The equipment pushes the detection device to move linearly on the track, and the cleaning unit 200 cleans the debris on the track surface.

[0021] S4. Debris that cannot be removed from the track surface will trigger a push switch via the first or second trigger component, which in turn triggers the workshop alarm.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the track detection device of the present invention are as follows: by setting corresponding trigger components on both sides and the upper surface of the track, when debris that cannot be removed by the brush appears on the track, the trigger component will trigger the corresponding push switch to open the alarm in the workshop, which will warn the operators and avoid the risk of derailment, thus achieving the protection of personnel and equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the usage state of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the structure at the first trigger unit.

[0027] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the lower mounting plate.

[0028] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the local structure at the second triggering unit.

[0029] Figure 6 is an exploded view of the local structure at the second triggering unit. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single embodiment or an embodiment selectively excluded from other embodiments.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] Referring to Figures 1-6, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a track detection device, including a mounting unit 100, including a connecting component 101, an upper mounting plate 102 disposed below the connecting component 101, and lower mounting plates 103 disposed on both sides of the upper mounting plate 102.

[0035] The cleaning unit 200 includes a fixing plate 201 disposed at the front end of the upper mounting plate 102 and the lower mounting plate 103, and a brush plate 202 disposed on one side of the fixing plate 201.

[0036] The detection unit 300 includes a push switch 301 disposed on the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate 102 and the outer side of the lower mounting plate 103, a first trigger component 302 disposed between the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate 102 and the upper surface of the track, and a second trigger component 303 disposed between the lower mounting plate 103 and the inner side of the track.

[0037] Specifically, the connecting component 101 includes a connecting plate 101a and a reinforcing plate 101b disposed on the inner side of the corner of the connecting plate 101a.

[0038] It should be noted that the connecting component 101 specifically consists of a connecting plate 101a and a reinforcing plate 101b. The connecting plate 101a is an L-shaped plate, and the reinforcing plate 101b is welded to the corner of the connecting plate 101a to enhance its strength. An upper mounting plate 102 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the connecting plate 101a. The upper mounting plate 102 is located above the track, and a first trigger component 302 is provided between the two for detecting the upper surface of the track. Lower mounting plates 103 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper mounting plate 102. A second trigger component 303 is provided between the lower mounting plate 103 and the two sides of the track for detecting the grooves on both sides of the track. A fixing plate 201 is fixedly connected to the front end of both the upper mounting plate 102 and the lower mounting plate 103. A brush plate 202 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the fixing plate 201. Multiple sets of brush plates 202 surround the upper surface and both sides of the track. When the brush plates 202 move, they will sweep away debris on the track surface.

[0039] In use, the device is installed on the track and then moved to the front of the train or bucket wheel excavator. It is then connected via the connecting plate 101a. As the train or bucket wheel excavator moves, the brush blades 202 wrap around the outside of the track and sweep away debris. Some debris that cannot be removed will continue to stick or get stuck on the track. The train or bucket wheel excavator will continue to push the detection device forward. The debris on the track will trigger the corresponding push switch 301 through the first trigger component 302 or the second trigger component 303. The push switch 301 is connected to the alarm in the workshop. When the push switch 301 is triggered, the alarm in the workshop will be triggered, and the operator will stop the train and inspect the track to eliminate potential hazards.

[0040] In summary, by setting corresponding trigger components on both sides and the upper surface of the track, when debris that cannot be removed by the brush 202 appears on the track, the trigger components will trigger the corresponding push switch to activate the alarm in the workshop, thereby warning the operators, avoiding the risk of derailment, and achieving the protection of personnel and equipment.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Referring to Figures 1-3, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the first triggering component 302 further includes a slide rod 302a slidably disposed on the upper mounting plate 102, a detection block 302b disposed at the bottom end of the slide rod 302a, a first spring 302c disposed between the detection block 302b and the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate 102, and a pressing finger 302d disposed below the pressing switch 301;

[0043] The pressing finger 302d is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection block 302b.

[0044] Furthermore, the pressing finger 302d is made of one of the following materials: plastic, rubber, or silicone.

[0045] It should be noted that the flexible material can reduce the risk of damage to the press switch 301 caused by hard contact when the finger 302d triggers the press switch 301.

[0046] Furthermore, the side surface of the detection block 302b is set as an arc surface.

[0047] It should be noted that the slide rod 302a passes through the upper mounting plate 102 and is slidably connected to the upper mounting plate 102. A detection block 302b is fixedly connected to the bottom of the slide rod 302. The detection block 302b is provided with an arc-shaped surface, which is located at the front of the travel direction of the detection block 302b. A first spring 302c is provided between the detection block 302b and the upper mounting plate 102. The first spring 302c will press the detection block 302b downward, and the detection block 302b will always be in close contact with the upper surface of the track.

[0048] When in use, if debris appears in front of the detection block 302b, the device continues to move forward. The debris will push the detection block 302b along the curved surface. As the detection block 302b moves upward, it will drive the pressing finger 302d to approach the pressing switch 301. If the debris on the track surface may cause the traveling device to derail, the detection block 302b will be pushed up to the height of the pressing switch 301, thereby triggering the alarm.

[0049] In summary, by detecting that the block 302b is lifted by debris that cannot be swept away, the pressing finger 302d is driven to trigger the pressing switch 301 to detect the surface of the track. Furthermore, the pressing finger 302d is made of a flexible material, which makes the pressing process gentler and increases the service life of the pressing switch 301.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] Referring to Figures 1-6, the third embodiment of the present invention further provides a second triggering component 303, which includes a fixing frame 303a disposed on the lower surface of the lower mounting plate 103, a fixing shaft 303b slidably disposed within the fixing frame 303a, a detection wheel 303c rotatably disposed on the fixing shaft 303b, a push rod 303d disposed on the outer wall of the fixing shaft 303b, a fixing block 303e disposed within the fixing frame 303a, a second spring 303f disposed between the fixing block 303e and the fixing shaft 303b, and a rotary switch 303g disposed between the push switch 301 and the push rod 303d.

[0052] Furthermore, the rotary switch 303g includes a fixed base 303g-1, a rotating plate 303g-2 rotatably disposed on the fixed base 303g-1, and a tension spring 303g-3 disposed between the fixed block 303e and the upper part of the rotating plate 303g-2.

[0053] Furthermore, a limit rod 303g-1a is provided at the bottom of the fixed base 303g-1.

[0054] Furthermore, the push switch 301 is located on the rotation trajectory of the top of the rotating plate 303g-2.

[0055] It should be noted that the fixing frame 303a is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lower mounting plate 103. A fixing shaft 303b slides within the fixing frame 303a, and a detection wheel 303c is rotatably connected to the fixing shaft 303b. The detection wheel 303c rolls along the inner surface of the track. When there is debris in the track, it will push the detection wheel 303c outward. A push rod 303d is fixedly connected to the fixing shaft 303b. The push rod 303d slides within the fixing block 303e, and a second spring 303 is provided between the fixing block 303e and the fixing shaft 303b. f, the second spring 303f will squeeze the fixed shaft 303b, so that the detection wheel 303 is always in contact with the track. The fixed seat 303g-1 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixed frame 303a. The rotating plate 303g-2 is rotatably connected to the fixed seat 303g-1. When the rotating plate 303g-2 rotates, it can trigger the push switch 301. And the limit rod 303g-1a is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed seat 303g-1, which can ensure that under normal conditions, the tension spring 303g-3 pulls the rotating plate 303g-2 to separate from the push switch 301.

[0056] When in use, if there is debris in front of the detection wheel 303c that cannot be swept away, the device continues to move forward. The detection wheel 303c will crush the debris, and the debris will squeeze the detection wheel 303c to move outward. The detection wheel 303c moves outward through the push rod 303d. One end of the push rod 303d pushes the bottom end of the rotating plate 303g-2, causing the rotating plate 303g-2 to rotate. The top end of the rotating plate 303g-2 moves closer to the press switch 301 and triggers the press switch 301, thereby triggering the alarm.

[0057] In summary, by pushing the detection wheel 303c outward through the debris, the push rod 303d drives the rotating plate 303g-2 to rotate. The top of the rotating plate 303g-2 triggers the push switch 301, which in turn triggers the alarm, thus realizing the detection of both sides of the track.

[0058] A method of using an orbit detection device includes the following steps:

[0059] S1. The device is installed on a track, and then the device is moved to the equipment moving on the track;

[0060] S2. Install the detection device at the front end of the equipment via the connection component 101;

[0061] S3. Start the equipment. The equipment pushes the detection device to move linearly on the track, and the cleaning unit 200 cleans the debris on the track surface.

[0062] S4. Debris that cannot be removed from the track surface will trigger the push switch 301 through the first trigger component 302 or the second trigger component 303, and the push switch 301 will trigger the workshop alarm.

[0063] Importantly, the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A track detection device, characterized in that: include, The mounting unit (100) includes a connecting component (101), an upper mounting plate (102) disposed below the connecting component (101), and lower mounting plates (103) disposed on both sides of the upper mounting plate (102). The cleaning unit (200) includes a fixing plate (201) disposed at the front end of the upper mounting plate (102) and the lower mounting plate (103), and a brush plate (202) disposed on one side of the fixing plate (201); The detection unit (300) includes a push switch (301) disposed on the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate (102) and the outer side of the lower mounting plate (103), a first trigger assembly (302) disposed between the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate (102) and the upper surface of the track, and a second trigger assembly (303) disposed between the lower mounting plate (103) and the inner side of the track.

2. The orbit detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (101) includes a connecting plate (101a) and a reinforcing plate (101b) disposed on the inner side of the corner of the connecting plate (101a).

3. The orbit detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first trigger component (302) includes a slide rod (302a) slidably disposed on the upper mounting plate (102), a detection block (302b) disposed at the bottom end of the slide rod (302a), a first spring (302c) disposed between the detection block (302b) and the top of the inner cavity of the upper mounting plate (102), and a pressing finger (302d) disposed below the pressing switch (301); The pressing finger (302d) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the detection block (302b).

4. The orbit detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second trigger assembly (303) includes a fixing frame (303a) disposed on the lower surface of the lower mounting plate (103), a fixing shaft (303b) slidably disposed in the fixing frame (303a), a detection wheel (303c) rotatably disposed on the fixing shaft (303b), a push rod (303d) disposed on the outer wall of the fixing shaft (303b), a fixing block (303e) disposed in the fixing frame (303a), a second spring (303f) disposed between the fixing block (303e) and the fixing shaft (303b), and a rotary switch (303g) disposed between the push switch (301) and the push rod (303d).

5. The orbit detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing finger (302d) is made of one of the following materials: plastic, rubber, or silicone.

6. The orbit detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the detection block (302b) is set as an arc surface.

7. The orbit detection device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The rotary switch (303g) includes a fixed base (303g-1), a rotating plate (303g-2) rotatably disposed on the fixed base (303g-1), and a tension spring (303g-3) disposed between the fixed block (303e) and the upper half of the rotating plate (303g-2).

8. The orbit detection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed base (303g-1) is provided with a limit rod (303g-1a).

9. The orbit detection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The push switch (301) is located on the rotation trajectory of the top of the rotating plate (303g-2).

10. A method of using an orbit detection device, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. The device is installed on a track, and then the device is moved to the equipment moving on the track; S2. The detection device is installed at the front end of the equipment via the connecting component (101); S3. Start the equipment. The equipment pushes the detection device to move linearly on the track, and the cleaning unit 200 cleans the debris on the track surface. S4. Debris that cannot be removed from the track surface will trigger the push switch (301) through the first trigger component (302) or the second trigger component (303), and the push switch (301) will trigger the workshop alarm.

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