System and method for identifying point detection calibration prior to point detector lock-out and switch machine failure

    公开(公告)号:US10370013B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-06

    申请号:US15421086

    申请日:2017-01-31

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10 G01M99/00 B61L27/00

    摘要: A detection and indication system for use in a railway switch machine which utilizes one or more roller members which physically interact with a point detector bar coupled to one or more switch points to provide an indication of a point failure upon movement of the point detector bar a predetermined distance from an initial position. The system includes a mounting structure structured to be coupled to a housing of the switch machine and a first sensing device coupled to the mounting structure. The first sensing device is positioned and structured to detect movement of the point detector bar a second predetermined distance from the initial position, wherein the second predetermined distance is less than the first predetermined distance.

    CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE FOR A SWITCH MACHINE, A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SWITCH MACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20190061792A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US15685397

    申请日:2017-08-24

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10 G01R21/08 B61L23/04

    摘要: The invention concerns a control and monitoring device for a switch machine of a railway switch comprising: a power supply for providing a switch motor of the switch machine with a current, the switch motor being adapted to move points of the railway switch, a relay having a primary contact connected electrically to the power supply via at least one line and a secondary contact adapted to be electrically connected to the switch motor; the relay being adapted to switch on and off the power provided to the switch motor; at least one current sensor adapted to sense the current to be provided to the switch motor at the at least one line between the power supply and the relay; at least one voltage sensor adapted to sense a voltage to be provided to the switch motor at the at least one line between the power supply and the relay; a monitoring module connected to the at least one current sensor and the at least one voltage sensor, wherein the monitoring module is adapted to record the measured current and voltage values.

    POINT MACHINE AND SWITCH WITH SNAP-ACTION AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAID POINT MACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20180346002A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-06

    申请号:US15778695

    申请日:2015-11-24

    申请人: SIEMENS LTD.

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10

    CPC分类号: B61L5/107

    摘要: A switch for a point machine, point machine having said switch, and a method for operating said point machine. The switch opening and closing a circuit providing current to the motor of the point machine. The switch having an elastic element, such as a spring, to create “snap-action” to open and close the circuit. Operation of the motor compressing the spring to open the circuit and cut-off power to the motor when the point machine has completed movement of a point.

    CABLE DRIVEN RAILROAD SWITCH INDICATOR
    55.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180201283A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-19

    申请号:US15918015

    申请日:2018-03-12

    申请人: DAVID A. SCHALK

    发明人: DAVID A. SCHALK

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10 B61L9/04 B61L9/02

    摘要: A railroad switch indicator, that operates independently of the mechanism for operating the switch, for signaling the position of the switchpoints via a flexible mechanical cable connected to a railroad switch amplifier mechanism. The railroad switch amplifier mechanism has linkage members attached to a crossbar connecting inner stockrails and to a pivoted lever arm, the output arm of which is attached to the mechanical cable. The flexible mechanical cable allows the railroad switch indicator to be positioned remotely from the switchpoints and switch amplifier mechanism in a highly visible and easily serviced location.

    KEY LOCK AND ARRANGEMENT HAVING A KEY LOCK
    57.
    发明申请
    KEY LOCK AND ARRANGEMENT HAVING A KEY LOCK 有权
    钥匙锁和安装钥匙锁

    公开(公告)号:US20130206924A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-15

    申请号:US13817576

    申请日:2011-08-02

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10 B61L19/06

    CPC分类号: B61L5/102 B61L5/10 B61L19/06

    摘要: A key lock which can be used particularly flexibly and cost-effectively has a communication device for wire-free linking of the key lock to an actuating mechanism. The key lock further has a cable-independent power supply device for autonomously providing the electrical power required for extended operation of the key lock.

    摘要翻译: 可以特别灵活和经济地使用的钥匙锁具有用于将钥匙锁无线连接到致动机构的通信装置。 钥匙锁进一步具有电缆独立的电源装置,用于自主地提供钥匙锁的延长操作所需的电力。

    MECHANICAL LOCK
    58.
    发明申请
    MECHANICAL LOCK 有权
    机械锁

    公开(公告)号:US20120068022A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US13234959

    申请日:2011-09-16

    IPC分类号: B61L5/10

    CPC分类号: B61L5/10

    摘要: A mechanical lock for railway points comprising an outer tube and a linear arrangement of interlinked components arranged in a core of the outer tube, the interlinked components comprising five coaxially arranged, separately manufactured, elements, including a central tie and two link-rods, the two link rods being respectively interlinked at first ends thereof to opposing ends of the central tie by expandable components.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于铁路点的机械锁,包括外管和布置在外管的芯中的互连部件的线性布置,所述互连部件包括五个同轴布置的单独制造的元件,包括中心连接件和两个连杆, 两个连杆在其第一端分别通过可膨胀部件与中心连杆的相对端分别互连。

    Device for switching and locking moving points components
    60.
    发明授权
    Device for switching and locking moving points components 失效
    用于切换和锁定移动点组件的设备

    公开(公告)号:US06945156B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-20

    申请号:US10250834

    申请日:2002-01-11

    CPC分类号: B61L5/107 B61L5/04

    摘要: The invention relates to a device for displacing and locking movable switch parts (1), comprising a hydraulic piston, which is formed by a rod (6) and cooperates, via coupling or locking members (8), with an axially displaceable sleeve (5) intended to receive the radially displaceable coupling or locking members (8), The displaceable sleeve (5) is coupled with the movable switch parts (1) and an externally arranged tube (4), at least partly overlapping the sleeve (5) and the rod (6). A hydraulic duct (11) is connected to the externally arranged tube (4), on a front face of the sleeve (5), facing away from the coupling site for the movable switch parts (1).

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于移动和锁定可移动开关部件(1)的装置,包括由杆(6)形成并通过联接或锁定构件(8)与可轴向移位的套筒(5)协作的液压活塞 ,可移动套筒(5)与可移动开关部件(1)和外部布置的管(4)联接,至少部分地重叠套筒(5)和 杆(6)。 液压管道(11)在套筒(5)的前表面上与外部布置的管(4)连接,背离可动开关部件(1)的连接部位。