Processing system and method for performing track work

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  "publication_number": "US12398518B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Processing system and method for performing track work",
  "abstract": "A processing system has at least one multi-axis robot for performing track work. The processing system includes an enclosure in the form of a container for receiving the at least one multi-axis robot and at least one displacement device for displacing the at least one multi-axis robot between a transport position inside the enclosure and a working position outside the enclosure. This enables track work to be carried out in a simple, flexible, safe and reliable manner.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A processing system for performing track work with at least one multi-axis robot, the processing system comprising: an enclosure being a container for receiving and housing the at least one multi-axis robot; at least one displacement device configured for displacing the at least one multi-axis robot between a transport position inside said enclosure and a working position outside said enclosure; said at least one displacement device including a mounting element having a cuboid-shaped frame; said at least one multi-axis robot being fastened to said mounting element; said mounting element defining a working space in which said at least one multi-axis robot is arranged; said mounting element being displaceable relative to said enclosure; and said at least one displacement device including at least one supporting element for supporting a free end of said mounting element on a track.",
    "2. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said enclosure is formed with at least one enclosure opening for passing through the at least one multi-axis robot.",
    "3. The processing system according to claim 2, wherein said at least one enclosure opening is formed on at least one of a short side or a long side or an upper side of said enclosure.",
    "4. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said enclosure has a plurality of walls and at least one covering element, displaceable relative to said walls, for opening and closing at least one enclosure opening formed in said enclosure.",
    "5. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of fastening elements arranged at said enclosure for fastening said enclosure to a chassis.",
    "6. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one displacement device defines at least one linear axis for linearly displacing the at least one multi-axis robot.",
    "7. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one displacement device defines at least one swivel axis for swiveling the at least one multi-axis robot.",
    "8. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one displacement device is lockable in at least one of the transport position and in the working position.",
    "9. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a tool magazine disposed in said enclosure.",
    "10. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a dry ice supply unit for treating surfaces.",
    "11. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one of an energy generator or an energy storage device.",
    "12. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one sensor for at least one of controlling said at least one multi-axis robot or monitoring a working space.",
    "13. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit for controlling the at least one multi-axis robot.",
    "14. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising at least one protective element for at least one of protecting against environmental influences or delimiting a working space.",
    "15. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one multi-axis robot is one of two robots including a first multi-axis robot and a second multi-axis robot for at least one of buildup welding and joint welding.",
    "16. A processing device for performing track work, the device comprising: a chassis; and a processing system according to claim 1 arranged on said chassis.",
    "17. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said mounting element is formed in a grid-like manner by longitudinal struts, transverse struts and vertical struts.",
    "18. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein said at least one supporting element is arranged at said mounting element and is displaceable relative to said mounting element.",
    "19. A method for performing track work, the method comprising the following method steps: providing a processing system according to claim 1; transporting the processing system to a track location to be processed, wherein the at least one multi-axis robot is located inside the enclosure in the transport position; transferring the at least one multi-axis robot from the transport position to the working position outside the enclosure by way of the at least one displacement device; and performing the track work by way of the at least one multi-axis robot."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The invention relates to a processing system and a method for performing track work.\n\nGerman published patent application DE 10 2016 000 408 A1 discloses a maintenance vehicle which has an industrial robot with at least three movement axes for performing track work. The industrial robot is displaceably mounted on a robot guide which is fastened to the vehicle frame of the maintenance vehicle. The industrial robot is arranged between side walls of the maintenance vehicle, which bound a working space for performing track work.\n\nA work train for producing a track is known from Australian published patent application AU 2017 204 414 A1. The work train comprises a work vehicle with a work compartment in which a multi-axis robot is arranged.\n\nThe invention is based on an object of creating a processing system for performing track work, which can be used simply, flexibly, safely and reliably.\n\nThis object may be achieved by a processing system for performing track work with at least one multi-axis robot, comprising an enclosure in the form of a container for receiving the at least multi-axis robot and comprising at least one displacement device for displacing the at least one multi-axis robot between a transport position inside the enclosure and a working position outside the enclosure. For the automated performance of track work, the processing system has a multi-axis robot. The multi-axis robot is designed, for example, as an industrial robot. In a transport position, the multi-axis robot is arranged inside an enclosure, whereas in a working position, the multi-axis robot is arranged outside the enclosure.",
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  "assignees": [
    "Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Gregor Schmid"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2021-10-25",
  "publication_date": "2025-08-26",
  "grant_date": "2025-08-26",
  "priority_date": "2019-04-23",
  "application_number": "US-202117509258-A",
  "family_id": "70058351",
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