公开(公告)号：US09662591B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14186322

申请日：2014-02-21

申请人： Alexander Muller

发明人： Alexander Muller

IPC分类号： A63H19/32

CPC分类号： A63H19/32

摘要： A method and apparatus for detecting the actual and true position of model railroad turnout points while not adding any load or hindrance to the turnout points or to said points operating mechanism. The movable, tapered rails of railroad turnouts are called points, and their position determines the route that the train will follow. Using Hall-effect switches and magnets, the actual and true position of the turnout throw bar and points is detected without any physical contact with the throw bar, the points, or with the mechanism that actuate said throw bar and points. The output of the Hall-effect switches is used to communicate and provide feedback of the actual position of the points to the position display indicators, which are observed by the model railroad operator, and to the model railroad control system.

公开(公告)号：US08894020B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13385548

申请日：2012-02-24

申请人： Harvey J. Rosener

发明人： Harvey J. Rosener

IPC分类号： A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32

CPC分类号： A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32 ,  A63H2019/246

摘要： A Block Module for controlling a model railroad layout, the layout being subdivided into a plurality of block districts with each block district represented by one or more of the Block Modules, is a programmable processor having inputs for receiving serial data in a loop from other Block Modules and transmitting the serial data to other Block Modules, as well as inputs for receiving data from elements in the layout and information from other Block Modules and outputs for controlling elements in the layout and communication with other Block Modules. One of the Block Modules in the loop is designated as a Master Block Control Module, and the Block Modules respond to commands transmitted from the Master Block Control Module, to commands manually entered at the block district level, and to communications from related Block Modules to control the layout on a distributed basis.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制模型铁路布局的块模块，所述布局被细分成多个块区，每个块区由一个或多个块模块表示的每个块区是具有用于从其它块的循环中接收串行数据的输入的可编程处理器 模块并将串行数据传输到其他块模块，以及用于从布局中的元素接收数据的输入以及来自其他模块模块和输出的信息，用于控制布局中的元素和与其他模块模块的通信。 循环中的块模块之一被指定为主块控制模块，并且块模块响应从主块控制模块发送的命令，在块区级别手动输入的命令以及相关块模块到 在分布式的基础上控制布局。

公开(公告)号：US20140263863A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14186322

申请日：2014-02-21

申请人： Alexander Muller

发明人： Alexander Muller

IPC分类号： A63H19/32

CPC分类号： A63H19/32

摘要： A method and apparatus for detecting the actual and true position of model railroad turnout points while not adding any load or hindrance to the turnout points or to said points operating mechanism. The movable, tapered rails of railroad turnouts are called points, and their position determines the route that the train will follow. Using Hall-effect switches and magnets, the actual and true position of the turnout throw bar and points is detected without any physical contact with the throw bar, the points, or with the mechanism that actuate said throw bar and points. The output of the Hall-effect switches is used to communicate and provide feedback of the actual position of the points to the position display indicators, which are observed by the model railroad operator, and to the model railroad control system.

摘要翻译： 一种用于检测模型铁路道岔点的实际位置和真实位置的方法和装置，同时不对道岔点或所述点操作机构增加任何负载或障碍。 铁路路口的可移动的锥形轨道称为点，它们的位置决定了火车将要跟随的路线。 使用霍尔效应开关和磁体，可以检测投掷棒和点的实际和真实位置，而不会与投掷杆，点或与致动所述投掷杆和点的机构物理接触。 霍尔效应开关的输出用于将点的实际位置反馈给模型铁路运营商观察到的位置显示指示器和模型铁路控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US08113471B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12881681

申请日：2010-09-14

申请人： Anthony R. Parisi ,  Larry Meier

发明人： Anthony R. Parisi ,  Larry Meier

IPC分类号： B61L25/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/32

摘要： A method for controlling a model railroad stationary switch machine comprising sensing whether a train occupies a main track section near a track switch that connects between said main track section and at least two diverging track sections. An automatic switch control function for the track switch is inhibited in response to sensing that a train occupies the main track section near the track switch when a train is determined to be approaching the track switch on at least one of the diverging track sections. In addition, a method is provided for controlling a model railroad track switch comprising changing a position of the track switch, and automatically returning the track switch to a home position after expiration of a time interval following the changing of the track switch position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制模型铁路固定式开关机器的方法，包括检测列车是否占据连接在所述主轨道部分和至少两个发散轨道部分之间的轨道开关附近的主轨道部分。 响应于当确定列车在至少一个发散轨道部分上确定正在接近轨道开关时，感测到列车占据轨道交换机附近的主轨道部分时，禁止用于轨道开关的自动切换控制功能。 此外，提供了一种用于控制模型铁路轨道开关的方法，包括改变轨道开关的位置，并且在轨道开关位置改变之后的时间间隔期满后自动将轨道开关返回到原始位置。

公开(公告)号：US08065045B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12939784

申请日：2010-11-04

申请人： Matthew A. Katzer

发明人： Matthew A. Katzer

IPC分类号： G05D1/00 ,  A63H19/00

CPC分类号： H01B7/0018 ,  A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32 ,  A63H30/02 ,  H01B7/009 ,  H01B7/0807

摘要： A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program to the resident external controlling interface through a second communications transport. The first command and the second command are received by the resident external controlling interface which queues the first and second commands. The resident external controlling interface sends third and fourth commands representative of the first and second commands, respectively, to a digital command station for execution on the digitally controlled model railroad.

摘要翻译： 一种操作数字控制的模型铁路的系统，其通过第一通信传输将第一命令从第一客户端程序发送到常驻的外部控制接口。 通过第二通信传输将第二命令从第二客户程序传送到常驻外部控制接口。 第一命令和第二命令由驻留的外部控制接口接收，该外部控制接口排队第一和第二命令。 驻留的外部控制接口分别将表示第一和第二命令的第三和第四命令发送到数字指令站，以在数字控制的模型铁路上执行。

公开(公告)号：US07890224B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11981262

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： Matthew A. Katzer

发明人： Matthew A. Katzer

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： H01B7/0018 ,  A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32 ,  A63H30/02 ,  H01B7/009 ,  H01B7/0807

摘要： A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program to the resident external controlling interface through a second communications transport. The first command and the second command are received by the resident external controlling interface which queues the first and second commands. The resident external controlling interface sends third and fourth commands representative of the first and second commands, respectively, to a digital command station for execution on the digitally controlled model railroad.

公开(公告)号：US07818102B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11981320

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： Matthew A. Katzer

发明人： Matthew A. Katzer

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： H01B7/0018 ,  A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32 ,  A63H30/02 ,  H01B7/009 ,  H01B7/0807

摘要： A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program to the resident external controlling interface through a second communications transport. The first command and the second command are received by the resident external controlling interface which queues the first and second commands. The resident external controlling interface sends third and fourth commands representative of the first and second commands, respectively, to a digital command station for execution on the digitally controlled model railroad.

公开(公告)号：US20100072327A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12236737

申请日：2008-09-24

申请人： Byung Moon Song

发明人： Byung Moon Song

IPC分类号： A63H19/32 ,  E01B7/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/32

摘要： A model railroad track system including first, second and third portions of model railroad track, and a movable portion of track that is movable between a first and a second position. When the movable portion is in the first position the movable portion is configured to guide a model train from the first portion of track to the second portion of track when the train moves across the movable portion in a direction of travel. When the movable portion is in the second position the movable portion is configured to guide a train from the first portion of track to the third portion of track when the train moves across the movable portion generally in the direction of travel. The system further includes an actuator movable between first and second positions, and wherein the distance between the first and second positions of the actuator constitutes a stroke length. The system also includes a switch adapter operatively coupling the actuator to the movable portion of track such that movement of the actuator from the first to the second position causes the movable portion to move from its first to its second position, wherein the distance moved by the movable portion upon the movement of the actuator differs from the stroke length.

摘要翻译： 一种包括模型铁轨的第一，第二和第三部分的模型轨道系统，以及可在第一和第二位置之间移动的轨道的可移动部分。 当可移动部分处于第一位置时，可移动部分构造成当列车在行进方向上跨过可移动部分移动时，将模型列从轨道的第一部分引导到轨道的第二部分。 当可移动部分处于第二位置时，当火车通常在行进方向上移动可移动部分时，可动部分构造成将列车从轨道的第一部分引导到轨道的第三部分。 该系统还包括可在第一和第二位置之间移动的致动器，并且其中致动器的第一和第二位置之间的距离构成行程长度。 该系统还包括可操作地将致动器联接到轨道的可移动部分的开关适配器，使得致动器从第一位置到第二位置的运动使可动部分从其第一位置移动到其第二位置， 致动器运动时的可动部分与行程长度不同。

公开(公告)号：US07549612B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US10532045

申请日：2002-10-22

申请人： Luis M. Arnau Manresa

发明人： Luis M. Arnau Manresa

IPC分类号： A63H19/00

CPC分类号： A63H19/32 ,  A63H18/025 ,  A63H18/16

摘要： A toy vehicle and a track for the toy vehicle are designed to allow the toy vehicle to switch from one guide groove in the track to another based on a switching command. The track includes a fork in the guide groove, and a switch arm is pivotally mounted on the track at the fork. The toy vehicle includes a guide follower that extends into the guide groove of the track to guide the vehicle along the track. The guide follower includes a retractable switching member that can be selectively extended downwards into the guide groove. When the switching member is in a retracted position, the switch arm on the track remains in a first position so that the vehicle is guided along a first branch of the fork. When the switching member is extended downwards, it interacts with a cam profile on the switch arm to cause the switch arm to move to a second position. When the switch arm is in the second position, the vehicle is guided along a second branch of the fork.

摘要翻译： 用于玩具车的玩具车和轨道被设计成允许玩具车辆基于切换命令从轨道中的一个引导槽切换到另一个。 轨道在引导槽中包括叉子，并且开关臂可枢转地安装在叉子的轨道上。 玩具车包括延伸到轨道的引导槽中以引导车辆沿轨道的引导跟随器。 引导从动件包括可以选择性地向下延伸到引导槽中的可缩回切换构件。 当切换构件处于缩回位置时，轨道上的开关臂保持在第一位置，使得车辆沿着叉的第一分支被引导。 当切换构件向下延伸时，其与开关臂上的凸轮轮廓相互作用，以使开关臂移动到第二位置。 当开关臂处于第二位置时，车辆沿叉的第二分支被引导。

公开(公告)号：US20080065283A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11981262

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： Matthew Katzer

发明人： Matthew Katzer

IPC分类号： G05D1/00

CPC分类号： H01B7/0018 ,  A63H19/24 ,  A63H19/32 ,  A63H30/02 ,  H01B7/009 ,  H01B7/0807

摘要： A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program to the resident external controlling interface through a second communications transport. The first command and the second command are received by the resident external controlling interface which queues the first and second commands. The resident external controlling interface sends third and fourth commands representative of the first and second commands, respectively, to a digital command station for execution on the digitally controlled model railroad.