Method for monitoring the open position of a switch, switch system and medium

By combining real-time ranging and position switches, the problems of low accuracy in turnout position detection and easy damage to mechanical limit switches have been solved, achieving more reliable turnout opening position monitoring and improving system safety and user experience.

CN115535029BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20BYD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202110730982.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-06-29
Publication Date
2026-03-20
Estimated Expiration
2041-06-29

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Technical Problem

The accuracy of turnout position detection in existing technologies is not high, and mechanical limit switches are prone to damage, resulting in reduced system reliability.

Method used

By acquiring the distance between the rotatable part of the turnout and the reference position in real time, and combining the position switch status, a preset distance range and logical judgment are set to output a signal to determine the turnout's opening position.

Benefits of technology

This improved the reliability and safety of turnout position detection, reduced misjudgments and mechanical failures, and enhanced system reliability and user experience.

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Abstract

The application discloses a monitoring method for a turnout opening position, a turnout system and a medium, wherein the monitoring method comprises the following steps: presetting a reference position and an opening position of a turnout; setting a preset distance interval based on the reference position and the opening position; acquiring a real-time distance between a rotatable part of the turnout and the reference position in real time; judging whether the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval; and outputting an indication signal of the opening position if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval. The monitoring method for the turnout opening position provided by the application can acquire the distance between the rotatable part of the turnout and the reference position in real time, judge whether the turnout is at the opening position through the distance, and then output a signal outward, so that the state of the turnout is judged through the signal, the collection of the turnout position is more reliable, and the reliability and safety of the system are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application generally relates to the technical field of rail transit, and particularly relates to a monitoring method for a turnout opening position, a turnout system and a medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] A turnout is a kind of rail transit equipment, and is an important equipment for vehicle entry and exit and line switching.

[0003] In the related art, a position signal of the turnout is usually detected by setting a limit switch at a detection position, and the position detection accuracy is not high, and misjudgment is prone to occur. In addition, the mechanical limit switch is easily damaged, and the reliability of the system is greatly reduced. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above defects or deficiencies in the prior art, it is expected to provide a monitoring method for a turnout opening position, a turnout system and a medium, which can realize monitoring of the turnout opening position.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a monitoring method for a turnout opening position, the method comprising:

[0006] presetting a reference position and an opening position of the turnout;

[0007] setting a preset distance interval based on the reference position and the opening position;

[0008] real-time acquisition of a real-time distance of a rotatable part of the turnout to the reference position;

[0009] judging whether the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval;

[0010] if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval, outputting an indication signal of the opening position, the indication signal being used to indicate whether the turnout is at the opening position.

[0011] Further, the method further comprises:

[0012] presetting a position switch at the opening position, the position switch being closed when the turnout turns to the position of the position switch, and the position switch being opened when the turnout leaves the position of the position switch.

[0013] Further, the method further comprises:

[0014] real-time acquisition of a state of the position switch;

[0015] outputting a signal based on the state of the position switch;

[0016] output a first signal if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval and the position switch is closed;

[0017] output a second signal if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval and the position switch is open;

[0018] output a third signal if the real-time distance is not within the preset distance interval and the position switch is open.

[0019] Further, the preset reference position and the opening direction position of the turnout include:

[0020] setting a preset rotation track of the turnout, the preset rotation track containing an actual rotation track of the turnout;

[0021] presetting a position in the preset rotation track as a reference position;

[0022] determining a branch opening of the turnout based on the actual rotation track;

[0023] determining the opening direction position based on the branch opening.

[0024] Further,

[0025] the preset distance interval is set based on the reference position and the opening direction position, including:

[0026] determining an actual distance from the reference position to the opening direction position of the rotatable part of the turnout in the preset rotation track;

[0027] obtaining a running allowable error of the rotatable part of the turnout;

[0028] calculating the preset distance interval based on the actual distance and the running allowable error.

[0029] Further, the opening direction position includes a first position and a second position, the first position corresponding to a first preset interval of the preset distance interval, and the second position corresponding to a second preset interval of the preset distance interval.

[0030] Further, a first position switch is arranged at the first position, and a second position switch is arranged at the second position.

[0031] Further, the method further includes:

[0032] real-time obtaining a state of the first position switch and a state of the second position switch;

[0033] outputting a signal based on the state of the first position switch and the state of the second position switch;

[0034] If the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is closed, a first position signal is outputted;

[0035] If the real-time distance is in the second preset interval and the second position switch is closed, a second position signal is outputted;

[0036] If the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is closed, a first position signal is outputted;

[0037] If the real-time distance is in the second preset interval and the second position switch is closed, a second position signal is outputted;

[0038] If the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is closed, a first position signal is outputted;

[0039] If the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is closed, a first position signal is outputted;

[0040] In a second aspect, the present application provides a turnout system, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being configured to execute the method for monitoring the turnout opening direction position.

[0041] In a third aspect, the present application provides a readable storage medium, having a computer program stored thereon, the program being executable by a processor to implement the method for monitoring the turnout opening direction position.

[0042] The technical scheme provided by the embodiments of the present application can have the following beneficial effects:

[0043] The method for monitoring the turnout opening direction position provided by the embodiments of the present application can acquire the distance between the turnout rotatable part and the reference position in real time, determine whether the turnout is in the opening direction position through the distance, and then output a signal to the outside, so as to determine the state of the turnout. The method for monitoring the turnout opening direction position provided by the embodiments of the present application combines the distance between the turnout rotatable part and the reference position with the state of the position switch arranged on the turnout opening direction position, determines the position of the turnout through certain logic, makes the collection of the position of the turnout more reliable, and improves the reliability and safety of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0044] Other characteristics, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the non-restrictive embodiments, made with reference to the attached drawings:

[0045] Figure 1A flow chart of a method for monitoring a turnout opening position according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a turnout rotation track according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 3 A flow chart of another method for monitoring a turnout opening position according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 4 A flow chart of still another method for monitoring a turnout opening position according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 5 A structure block diagram of still another monitoring system for a turnout opening position according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 6 A structure schematic diagram of a computer system for a turnout according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the related application, and not to limit the application. In addition, it should be noted that only parts related to the application are shown in the drawings for ease of description.

[0052] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0053] There are many types of turnouts, commonly used are single turnout, symmetrical turnout, triple turnout and split turnout, the inventive concept of the present application is applicable to various types of turnouts, and a single turnout is taken as an exemplary description in the embodiments of the present application.

[0054] A turnout is composed of turnout beams, finger-shaped handle sets, cross-shaped hinges, tail shaft devices and other components. The turnout beams are connected by finger-shaped handle sets that can rotate with each other and T-shaped shafts that can rotate up and down and horizontally. The finger-shaped handle sets eliminate the gap between adjacent turnout beams, and the cross-shaped hinges and tail shafts can ensure that the turnout generates a corner change when it rotates, and drive the related beams to rotate. The drive system of the turnout drives the swing arm to rotate around the center shaft of the reducer to realize the horizontal movement of the turnout beam.

[0055] Please see Figure 1 A method for monitoring a turnout opening position, the method comprising:

[0056] S1, a preset reference position and an opening position of a turnout are set. The opening position is a position corresponding to a branch of the turnout, and the opening position indicates a passing direction of a train on the turnout. In the turnout, the switch machine can also indicate the position of the switch core.

[0057] S2, a preset distance interval is set based on the reference position and the opening position.

[0058] In the embodiments of the present application, the existence of errors is allowed when setting the preset distance interval. In the embodiments of the present application, the preset distance interval range is the distance range of the turnout rotatable part and the allowed error, and the preset distance interval range is used to determine whether the turnout is in the opening position.

[0059] S3, a real-time distance of the turnout rotatable part to the reference position is obtained.

[0060] The detection of the turnout rotation distance is related to the type of turnout. According to the type of turnout, the rotation distance of the turnout rotatable part can be directly detected, or the rotation distance of the synchronously rotating component of the rotatable part can be indirectly detected. According to the convenience of the detection of the turnout rotation distance, the detection method of the rotation distance is determined.

[0061] S4, it is determined whether the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval.

[0062] S5, if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval, an indication signal of the opening position is output, and the indication signal is used to indicate whether the turnout is in the opening position.

[0063] In the embodiments of the present application, the distance between the turnout rotatable part and the reference position is obtained in real time, and the distance is used to determine whether the turnout is in the opening position. Then, the signal is output to the outside, and the state of the turnout is determined by the signal. The indication signal of the opening position can be used to indicate whether the turnout is in the opening position. In the specific setting, the indication signal can include multiple signals, for example, a first signal. When the first signal is a closed signal, it indicates that the turnout is in the opening position. When the first signal is a disconnected signal, it indicates that the turnout is not in the opening position. The output form of the multiple signals is not specifically limited in the present application. In the following embodiments, several signals are illustratively given, and the application scenario can be adjusted in the specific setting.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present application, the preset reference position and the opening position of the turnout include:

[0065] S101, a preset rotation track of the turnout is set, and the preset rotation track includes an actual rotation track of the turnout.

[0066] S102, preset one position in the preset rotation track as a reference position;

[0067] The example is as follows Figure 2 , the A'-B' arc in the figure is the preset rotation track of the switch rotatable part, and the A-B arc is the actual rotation track of the switch rotatable part. A' can be defined as the reference position of the rotation distance, or B' can be defined as the reference position of the rotation distance.

[0068] S103, determining the branch opening of the switch based on the actual rotation track;

[0069] S104, determining the opening position based on the branch opening.

[0070] In the example provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 In the example, it is assumed that the A-B arc is the actual rotation track of the switch rotatable part, and the branch opening (not shown) is located at A, and A is selected as the opening position.

[0071] It should be noted that the preset distance interval can be determined according to the performance of different switch systems, or can be configured by a user, and the present application does not limit this. In the embodiment of the present application, the opening position is determined based on the motion track of the switch rotatable part. In different embodiments, the motion track of the switch can be a straight line or a curve, and the present application does not limit this.

[0072] For example, the preset distance interval is set based on the reference position and the opening position, including:

[0073] S201, determining the actual distance from the opening position to the reference position of the switch rotatable part in the preset rotation track;

[0074] S202, obtaining the running allowable error of the switch rotatable part;

[0075] S203, calculating the preset distance interval based on the actual distance and the running allowable error.

[0076] It should be noted that the method for defining the preset distance interval adopted in the embodiment of the present application is to determine the motion track of the switch mechanical part, for example Figure 2 In the arc motion track of the switch rotatable part in the example, the distance from the position of the end point of the end to the reference position is defined. When the real-time distance of the switch is obtained, the preset distance interval is defined as the circumference of the arc.

[0077] Of course, in other embodiments, a straight-line distance can also be used as a reference for judgment. In the embodiments of the present application, the manner of setting the preset distance interval is not limited, and the real-time distance of the switchable part of the turnout to the reference position can be unified when it is acquired or after it is acquired. Regardless of the implementation, it falls within the protection scope of the present application.

[0078] In the embodiments of the present application, a position switch is preset at the opening position, and the position switch is closed when the turnout is turned to the position of the position switch, and the position switch is opened when the turnout leaves the position of the position switch.

[0079] In the embodiments of the present application, a position switch is preset at the opening position, and the position switch is closed when the turnout is turned to the position of the position switch, and the position switch is opened when the turnout leaves the position of the position switch.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present application, the distance between the switchable part of the turnout and the reference point and the state of the position switch preset at the opening position of the turnout are combined, and the turnout position is determined through certain logic of the two. The combination of the position switch and the distance measurement mode further improves the reliability of the turnout position monitoring and the safety of the system.

[0081] Further, as shown in Figure 3 The method further includes:

[0082] ST1, acquiring the state of the position switch in real time.

[0083] ST2, outputting a signal based on the state of the position switch; the state of the position switch is determined, and the output signal is determined based on the state of the position switch and whether the turnout is at the opening position.

[0084] ST3, if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval and the position switch is closed, a first signal is output; the first signal indicates that the turnout is at the opening position, and the signal prompts the user to quickly acquire the position of the turnout.

[0085] ST4, if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval and the position switch is opened, a second signal is output; the second signal indicates that the turnout device is faulty. The alarm information of the fault information prompts the user according to the alarm information, so that the user can quickly acquire the fault information for quick response and improve the user experience.

[0086] In a specific application, other conditions can also be set for the output of the second signal to ensure that the fault signal is more rigorous and prevent false alarms, for example, a delay time condition can also be set, for example, after a delay of 100 ms, the real-time distance is still within the preset distance interval and the position switch is still open, and the second signal is output. Of course, other conditions can also be set for limitation, and the embodiments of the application do not limit other conditions for signal output.

[0087] In a specific application, various signals, such as the first signal, the second signal, the third signal, etc., can be subject to other condition limitations according to the application scenario. Regardless of which limitation method is used, as long as it does not deviate from the inventive concept of the present application, it falls within the protection scope of the present application.

[0088] ST5, if the real-time distance is not within the preset distance interval and the position switch is open, output a third signal. The third signal represents that the turnout is in a four-open state, that is, neither in an open position nor in a fault, and generally indicates that the turnout is in a certain non-open position in the moving track through the four-open state.

[0089] In the embodiments of the present application, the open position includes a first position and a second position, the preset distance interval corresponding to the first position is a first preset interval, and the preset distance interval corresponding to the second position is a second preset interval.

[0090] It should be noted that the first position is a positioning, and the second position is a reverse position. The positioning and the reverse position limit the rotation direction of the rotatable part of the turnout. When rotated to the positioning, the rotatable part of the turnout moves in the direction from the positioning to the reverse position. When rotated to the reverse position, the rotatable part of the turnout moves in the direction from the reverse position to the positioning. It should be noted that the single-open turnout is exemplarily described in the embodiments of the present application. When the turnout is in the positioning, the turnout allows light rail or other vehicles to pass through. When the turnout is in the reverse position, the turnout prohibits light rail or other vehicles to pass through.

[0091] Two open positions are exemplarily described in the embodiments of the present application. In some other embodiments, multiple open positions can also be set, which needs to be exemplarily adjusted according to a specific application scenario. The present application does not limit this.

[0092] Among them, the first position is provided with a first position switch, and the second position is provided with a second position switch.

[0093] Specifically, the method comprises:

[0094] ST11, real-time acquisition of the state of the first position switch and the state of the second position switch;

[0095] ST12, outputting a signal based on the state of the first position switch and the state of the second position switch;

[0096] ST13, outputting a first position signal if the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is closed; the first position signal represents that the turnout is in a first position, for example, a positioning position.

[0097] ST14, outputting a second position signal if the real-time distance is in the second preset interval and the second position switch is closed; the second position signal represents that the turnout is in a first position, for example, a positioning position.

[0098] ST15, outputting a second signal if the real-time distance is in the first preset interval and the first position switch is open; the second signal represents that the turnout device is faulty. The alarm information of the fault information can prompt the user according to the alarm information, so that the user can learn the fault information in time to respond quickly and improve the user experience.

[0099] ST16, outputting a second signal if the real-time distance is in the second preset interval and the second position switch is open; the second signal represents that the turnout device is faulty. The alarm information of the fault information can prompt the user according to the alarm information, so that the user can learn the fault information in time to respond quickly and improve the user experience.

[0100] ST17, outputting a second signal if the real-time distance is not in the first preset interval and the second preset interval, and the first position switch is closed or the second position switch is closed; the second signal represents that the turnout device is faulty. The alarm information of the fault information can prompt the user according to the alarm information, so that the user can learn the fault information in time to respond quickly and improve the user experience.

[0101] ST18, outputting a third signal if the real-time distance is not in the first preset interval and the second preset interval, and the first position switch is open and the second position switch is open; the third signal represents that the turnout is in a four-open state, that is, neither in an open position nor in a fault state, which generally represents that the turnout is in a certain non-open position in the moving track.

[0102] For example, a single turnout is taken as an example for illustrative description, as shown in Figure 2 , it is assumed that the A' position is the reference position for detecting the rotation distance (at this time, the real-time distance is 0).

[0103] The first position (positioning) in the switch opening position is determined as position A, and the rotating distance value A' A (assuming 1.00 meters) and its allowable error of +0.05 meters or -0.05 meters are assumed; the rotating distance (preset distance interval) of the first position of the switch is in the range of 0.95 meters to 1.05 meters.

[0104] The second position (reverse position) in the switch opening position is determined as position B, and the rotating distance value A' B (assuming 10.00 meters) and its allowable error of +0.05 meters or -0.05 meters are assumed; the rotating distance (preset distance interval) of the second position of the switch is in the range of 9.95 meters to 10.05 meters.

[0105] A distance measuring device is installed in the switch driving part to measure the rotating distance L in real time.

[0106] A first position switch Kd is installed at the positioning position of the switch, which is closed when the rotatable part of the switch rotates to the positioning position, and is opened when the rotatable part of the switch leaves the positioning position.

[0107] A second position switch Kf is installed at the reverse position of the switch, which is closed when the rotatable part of the switch rotates to the reverse position, and is opened when the rotatable part of the switch leaves the reverse position.

[0108] The opening and closing states of Kd and Kf and the distance L between the rotatable part and the reference position are detected in real time; as shown in Figure 4 .

[0109] 1) When 0.95≤L≤1.05 and Kd is in the closed state, the switch positioning output (first position signal) indicates to give a closed signal to show that the switch is in the positioning position.

[0110] 2) When 0.95≤L≤1.05 and Kd is in the open state, after a delay of 100 ms, it is still 0.95≤L≤1.05 and Kd is in the open state, then the switch fault output (second signal) indicates to give a closed signal to show that the switch equipment is faulty.

[0111] 3) When 9.95≤L≤10.05 and Kf is in the closed state, the switch reverse position output (second position signal) indicates to give a closed signal to show that the switch is in the reverse position.

[0112] 4) When 9.95≤L≤10.05 and Kf is in the open state, after a delay of 100 ms, it is still 9.95≤L≤10.05 and Kf is in the open state, then the switch fault output (second signal) indicates to give a closed signal to show that the switch equipment is faulty.

[0113] 5) when L is neither in the range of 0.95≤L≤1.05 nor in the range of 9.95≤L≤10.05, and Kd and Kf are both in the open state, for example, in the Figure 2 When the switch is in the fourth position, the fourth signal output (third signal) indicates that the switch is in the fourth position.

[0114] 6) when L is neither in the range of 0.95≤L≤1.05 nor in the range of 9.95≤L≤10.05, and Kd or Kf is in the closed state, the switch fault output (second signal) indicates that the switch device is faulty.

[0115] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, only one state of a signal is exemplarily given in a certain state. Since three states of signals are shown in the embodiments of the present application, for example, when the first signal is in the closed state, it indicates that the switch is in the open position, but at the same time, the other signals, for example, the second signal and the third signal, are in the open state, indicating that there is no fault or the switch is not in the fourth position. The present application will not be described here.

[0116] In a second aspect, as shown in Figure 5 The present application provides a monitoring system for a switch open position, which comprises:

[0117] An initial module 100 is configured to preset a reference position and an open position of the switch, and set a preset distance interval based on the reference position and the open position.

[0118] A distance measuring module 200 is configured to acquire a real-time distance from the reference position of a rotatable part of the switch.

[0119] A judging module 300 is configured to judge whether the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval.

[0120] An output module 400 is configured to output an indication signal of the open position if the real-time distance is within the preset distance interval.

[0121] A position switch 500 is configured to be preset in the open position. When the switch is turned to the position of the position switch, the position switch is closed. When the switch is away from the position of the position switch, the position switch is open.

[0122] Further, the judging module 300 is further configured to acquire a state of the position switch in real time, and output the indication signal of the open position based on the state of the position switch.

[0123] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0124] In some embodiments of the present invention, a turnout system is also proposed, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being used to perform a turnout orientation monitoring method as described above.

[0125] In some embodiments of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is also provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the turnout orientation monitoring method of the above embodiments.

[0126] The following is for reference. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the computer system for a turnout according to an embodiment of this application.

[0127] like Figure 6 As shown, the computer system 900 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 901, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on programs stored in read-only memory (ROM) 902 or programs loaded from storage section 909 into random access memory (RAM) 909. The RAM 909 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the system 900. The CPU 901, ROM 902, and RAM 909 are interconnected via a bus 904. An input / output (I / O) interface 905 is also connected to the bus 904.

[0128] The following components are connected to the I / O interface 905: an input part 906 including a keyboard, a mouse, etc.; an output part 907 including a display such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display (LCD), etc., and a speaker, etc.; a storage part 908 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication part 909 including a network interface card such as a LAN card, a modem, etc. The communication part 909 performs communication processing via a network such as the Internet. A drive 910 is also connected to the I / O interface 905 as necessary. A removable medium 911 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, etc. is attached to the drive 910 as necessary, so that a computer program read out therefrom is installed in the storage part 908 as necessary.

[0129] In particular, according to embodiments of the present application, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as a computer software program. For example, embodiments of the present application include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a machine-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for executing the methods illustrated by the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network by the communication part 909, and / or installed from the removable medium 911. When the computer program is executed by the central processing unit (CPU) 901, the above-described functions defined in the system of the present application are executed.

[0130] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium shown in the present application can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium or any combination thereof. The computer-readable storage medium can be, for example but not limited to, an electrical, a magnetic, an optical, an electromagnetic, an infrared, or a semiconductor system, device or apparatus, or any appropriate combination thereof.

[0131] More specific examples of the computer-readable storage medium can include but are not limited to an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any appropriate combination thereof.

[0132] In the present application, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium that contains or stores a program that can be used by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus or device. In the present application, the computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal that propagates in a baseband or as part of a carrier wave, in which computer-readable program code is carried. Such a propagated data signal can take a variety of forms, including but not limited to electro-magnetic, optical, or any suitable combination thereof.

[0133] Computer readable signal media can also be any computer-readable medium that is not a storage medium and that can communicate programs for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. Computer readable media capable of communicating programs include, but are not limited to, wireless, wireline, optical fiber cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Computer readable signal media that can communicate extra-linguistic data, such as encoded instructions, include, but are not limited to, a carrier wave or any other transport medium.

[0134] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like, specify relative or positional relationships based on the orientations or positions shown in the drawings, and are used merely for convenience of description and simplicity of description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0135] In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used only for the purpose of description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or an indicated number of features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second" can include one or more of the features explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0136] Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", or "includes" and / or "including" when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0137] The present application has been described through the above-described embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are only for the purpose of example and illustration, and are not intended to limit the present application to the described embodiments. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that further variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the present application, and such variations and modifications are within the scope of the present application claimed.

Claims

1. A method for monitoring the direction of a turnout, characterized in that, The method includes: A preset reference position and a turnout opening position; wherein, the opening position includes a first position and a second position, the preset distance interval corresponding to the first position is a first preset interval, and the preset distance interval corresponding to the second position is a second preset interval; a first position switch is provided at the first position, and a second position switch is provided at the second position; Based on the reference position and the opening position, a preset distance range is set; The real-time distance from the rotatable part of the turnout to the reference position is obtained in real time. Determine whether the real-time distance is within the preset distance range; If the real-time distance is within the preset distance range, an indication signal for the opening position is output, which is used to indicate whether the turnout is in the opening position. Real-time acquisition of the status of the first position switch and the status of the second position switch; Output signals based on the states of the first and second position switches; If the real-time distance is within the first preset range and the first position switch is closed, then the first position signal is output; If the real-time distance is within the second preset range and the second position switch is closed, then the second position signal is output; If the real-time distance is within the first preset range and the first position switch is off, then output a second signal; If the real-time distance is within the second preset range and the second position switch is off, then output the second signal; If the real-time distance is not within the first preset interval and the second preset interval, and the first position switch is closed or the second position switch is closed, then the second signal is output. If the real-time distance is not within the first preset range and the second preset range, and the first position switch is open and the second position switch is open, then a third signal is output.

2. The method for monitoring the turnout's direction of travel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: A position switch is preset at the opening position. When the turnout moves to the position of the position switch, the position switch closes; when the turnout leaves the position of the position switch, the position switch opens.

3. The method for monitoring the turnout's direction of travel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: The status of the position switch is acquired in real time; Based on the status output signal of the position switch; If the real-time distance is within the preset distance range and the position switch is closed, then the first signal is output; If the real-time distance is within the preset distance range and the position switch is off, then a second signal is output; If the real-time distance is not within the preset distance range and the position switch is off, a third signal is output.

4. The method for monitoring the turnout's direction of travel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset reference position and the turnout opening position include: A preset rotation trajectory is set for the turnout, and the preset rotation trajectory includes the actual rotation trajectory of the turnout; One of the positions in the preset rotation trajectory is used as the reference position; Based on the actual rotation trajectory, the branching point of the turnout is determined; The opening position is determined based on the bifurcation.

5. The method for monitoring the turnout's direction of travel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of setting a preset distance interval based on the reference position and the opening position includes: Determine the actual distance from the reference position to the rotatable part of the turnout when it is in the open position within the preset rotation trajectory; Obtain the permissible operating error of the rotatable part of the turnout; The preset distance range is calculated based on the actual distance and the allowable operating error.

6. A turnout system, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, the processor being used to perform the method for monitoring the turnout orientation position as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. A readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by the processor, the program implements the method for monitoring the turnout direction position as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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