Monorail turnout mechanical switch position indicating device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of monorail switch mechanical type turnout indicating device, belong to monorail switch technical field, it includes indicating disc, locking indicating window and turnout indicating window are equipped on indicating disc, the edge of indicating disc one end is slidably inserted with the indicating panel I of being able to shield locking indicating window to its inside, indicating panel I is connected with the locking pin of turnout by pull rope I, the edge of indicating disc other end is slidably inserted with the indicating panel II of being able to shield turnout indicating window to its inside, indicating panel II is connected with the swing rail of turnout by pull rope II;The surface of indicating panel I is coated with two different colors in turn, the surface of indicating panel II is coated with at least two different colors in turn and the surface of panel II is divided into three different areas, the utility model existing technology indicates turnout state in dependence on electrical equipment or electronic equipment, there is the technical problem of security risk in humid environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of monorail turnout technology, and in particular to a mechanical turnout position indicator device for monorail turnouts. Background Technology

[0002] A monorail switch is a device that allows monorail vehicles to move from one monorail track to another. Monorail switches require an indicator device to display the current direction of operation, allowing the driver to know in advance the path the vehicle will take and avoid accidents such as derailment or collision due to misjudgment.

[0003] Common turnout indication methods often rely on electrical or electronic equipment. For example, they use light indicators or sensor-based systems. Light indicators typically include signal lights, control circuits, and a power supply. During operation, signals from the turnout control circuit control the on / off state or color change of the signal lights to indicate the turnout's status. Sensor-based systems generally use various sensors, such as position sensors and angle sensors, to monitor the turnout's position and operational status in real time. The data is then processed and analyzed by a microprocessor, and the turnout status information is transmitted wirelessly or via wired network to the operator's terminal device.

[0004] During the implementation process, the inventor discovered that the above-mentioned prior art has at least the following defects: Since the turnout indication method relies on electrical or electronic equipment, it has certain requirements for the temperature, humidity and other conditions of the working environment, and there may be certain safety hazards in the humid environment underground. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a mechanical turnout position indicator device for monorail turnouts, which solves the technical problem that existing technologies rely on electrical or electronic equipment to indicate turnout status, posing safety hazards in humid environments. It achieves the goal of indicating turnout status by changing the color of the indicator window through mechanical transmission, thereby improving adaptability and safety in humid environments.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch, including an indicator panel for displaying the status of the locking device and the open position of the turnout. The indicator panel is provided with a locking indicator window and a turnout indicator window. An indicator panel I that can cover the locking indicator window is slidably inserted into the edge of one end of the indicator panel. The indicator panel I is connected to the locking pin of the turnout through a pull rope I. An indicator panel II that can cover the turnout indicator window is slidably inserted into the edge of the other end of the indicator panel. The indicator panel II is connected to the swing rail of the turnout through a pull rope II. In the direction of sliding along the indicator panel I, the surface of the indicator panel I is coated with two different colors in sequence. In the direction of sliding along the indicator panel II, the surface of the indicator panel II is coated with at least two different colors in sequence, and the surface of the panel II is divided into three different areas.

[0007] Since indicator panel I and indicator panel II are coated with different colors and are both slidably inserted into the indicator disc, and indicator panel I is connected to the turnout locking device via lifting I, while indicator panel II is connected to the turnout's swing rail via lifting II, when the locking pin is activated, lifting I moves indicator panel I, changing the color of the locking indicator window. Similarly, when the turnout's swing rail moves, lifting II moves indicator panel II, changing the color of the turnout indicator window. This allows for mechanical transmission to change the colors of the locking and turnout indicator windows, facilitating operator judgment without relying on electronic or electrical equipment, thus reducing safety hazards in humid working environments.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above scheme, indicator panel I is inserted into the indicator disk from the upper edge of the left end, and indicator panel II is inserted into the indicator disk from the side edge of the right end; pull rope I is connected to the upper edge of indicator panel I, and pull rope II is connected to the right edge of indicator panel II; since the action of the locking pin involves up and down movement, and the action of the swing rail involves left and right swinging, inserting indicator panel I from the upper edge and connecting pull rope I, and inserting indicator panel II from the side edge and connecting pull rope II, can ensure that the action directions of pull rope I and pull rope II are matched with those of the locking pin and the swing rail, ensuring smooth and accurate transmission.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, a return spring I is installed on the indicator panel. One end of the return spring I is connected to the bottom edge of the indicator panel, and the other end of the return spring I is connected to the lower edge of the indicator panel. The setting of the return spring I can ensure that the indicator panel I can automatically return to the initial position when the locking pin is not subjected to external force, which helps to maintain the accurate indication status of the device and avoid misjudgment or confusion caused by the indicator panel I staying in a non-initial position.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above scheme, a return spring II is installed on the indicator panel. One end of the return spring II is connected to the surface of the indicator panel, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the left edge of the indicator panel II. The return spring II can provide a continuous elastic force, so that when the turnout rail is not subjected to external force, the indicator panel II can automatically return to the initial position under the action of the return spring II.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above scheme, both indicator panel I and indicator panel II are installed on the back of the indicator disk. The back of the indicator disk is provided with two vertical slide grooves and two horizontal slide grooves. The left and right sides of indicator panel I are respectively engaged with the vertical slide grooves, and the top and bottom sides of indicator panel I are respectively engaged with the horizontal slide grooves. This can ensure that the indicator panel maintains a stable trajectory when moving, and prevent the indicator panel from deviating from the predetermined movement path due to unexpected forces, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire device.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above scheme, the turnout indicator window includes a first turnout indicator window and a second turnout indicator window. The first turnout indicator window is a straight arrow, and the second turnout indicator window is a diagonal arrow. The first and second turnout indicator windows are arranged side by side. The side-by-side arrangement of the first and second turnout indicator windows allows operators to easily distinguish different turnout states without a complicated interpretation or conversion process.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above scheme, the upper part of indicator panel I is coated with red, and the lower part of indicator panel I is coated with green; the middle part of indicator panel II is coated with red, and the left and right sides of indicator panel II are coated with green; the red and green color coating does not depend on specific lighting conditions or viewing angles, so it can maintain high visibility and readability in various environments.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above solution, each of the four edges of the indicator dial is fixed with a fixing plate perpendicular to its surface, and the fixing plate and the indicator dial are combined to form a box-shaped structure with a rear opening.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this utility model has at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0016] 1. Since indicator panel I and indicator panel II are coated with different colors and are both slidably inserted into the indicator disc, the indicator panel I is connected to the turnout locking device via lifting I, and indicator panel II is connected to the turnout's sliding rail via lifting II. Therefore, when the locking pin is activated, lifting I moves indicator panel I, changing the color of the locking indicator window. When the turnout's sliding rail moves, lifting II moves indicator panel II, changing the color of the turnout indicator window. This allows for mechanical transmission to change the color of the locking and turnout indicator windows, facilitating operator judgment without relying on electronic or electrical equipment, thus reducing safety hazards of the turnout indicator device in humid working environments.

[0017] 2. Since the locking pin's movement involves up and down movement, and the swing rail's movement involves left and right swinging, inserting indicator panel I from the top edge and connecting it to pull rope I, and inserting indicator panel II from the side edge and connecting it to pull rope II, ensures that pull rope I and pull rope II match the movement direction of the locking pin and the swing rail, thus ensuring smooth and accurate transmission.

[0018] 3. Since the return spring I is connected between the bottom edge and the lower edge of the indicator panel, when the locking pin is not subjected to external force, the indicator panel I can automatically return to its initial position. This helps to maintain the accuracy of the device's indication status and avoids misjudgment or confusion caused by the indicator panel I remaining in a non-initial position. Similarly, the return spring II, connected between the edge of the indicator panel II and the indicator panel, can provide force to the indicator panel II, causing it to return to its original position. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after concealing indicator panel I and indicator panel II;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of indicator panel I;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of indicator panel II;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between this utility model and a turnout;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a top view of the turnout.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Indicator panel; 2. Locking indicator window; 3. Turnout indicator window; 4. Indicator panel I; 5. Pull rope I; 6. Indicator panel II; 7. Pull rope II; 8. Return spring I; 9. Return spring II; 10. Turnout; 11. Locking pin; 12. Swivel rail; 13. Anchor bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch includes an indicator panel 1 for displaying the status of the locking device and the open position of the turnout 10. The indicator panel 1 is provided with a locking indicator window 2 and a turnout indicator window 3, wherein the locking indicator window 2 is used to display the status of the locking device, and the turnout indicator window 3 is used to display the open position of the turnout 10.

[0030] In this embodiment, an indicator panel I4, capable of blocking the locking indicator window 2, is slidably inserted into the edge of one end of the indicator disk 1. The indicator panel I4 is connected to the locking pin 11 of the turnout 10 via a pull rope I5. When the locking pin 11 is activated, it can drive the indicator panel I4 to slide on the indicator disk 1 via the pull rope I5, thereby changing the display state of the locking indicator window 2. An indicator panel II6, capable of blocking the turnout indicator window 3, is slidably inserted into the edge of the other end of the indicator disk 1. The indicator panel II6 is connected to the swing rail 12 of the turnout 10 via a pull rope II7. When the swing rail 12 is activated, it can drive the indicator panel II6 to slide on the indicator disk 1 via the pull rope II7, thereby changing the display state of the turnout indicator window 3.

[0031] Along the sliding direction of indicator panel I4, the surface of indicator panel I4 is sequentially coated with two different colors to allow the operator to determine the status of the locking device by observing color changes. Specifically, in this embodiment, the upper part of indicator panel I4 is coated with red to represent that the locking device is in the locked state; the lower part of indicator panel I4 is coated with green to represent that the locking device is in the unlocked state. In other embodiments, the upper and lower parts of indicator panel I4 may also be coated with two other different colors.

[0032] Similarly, along the sliding direction of indicator panel II6, the surface of indicator panel II6 is sequentially coated with at least two different colors, dividing the surface of panel II6 into three different areas, so that the operator can determine the open position of turnout 10 by the color change. Specifically, in this embodiment, the middle part of indicator panel II6 is coated with red, and the left and right sides of indicator panel II6 are coated with green. When the color in the turnout indicator window is red, it means that the corresponding turnout 10 is not open; when the color in the turnout indicator window is green, it means that the corresponding turnout 10 is open. The turnout indicator window 3 includes a first turnout indicator window and a second turnout indicator window. The first turnout indicator window is a straight arrow, used to indicate that the turnout 10 is in the straight open state; the second turnout indicator window is a diagonal arrow, used to indicate that the turnout 10 is in the diagonal open state. The first turnout indicator window and the second turnout indicator window are arranged side by side, which allows the operator to see the open direction of the turnout 10 more clearly.

[0033] As a further optimization of the above embodiment, indicator panel I4 is inserted into indicator panel 1 from the upper edge of the left end of indicator panel 1, and indicator panel II6 is inserted into indicator panel 1 from the side edge of the right end of indicator panel 1. Pull cord I5 is connected to the upper edge of indicator panel I4, and pull cord II7 is connected to the right edge of indicator panel II6. This structure enables pull cord I5 and pull cord II7 to maintain a stable force line direction when pulling indicator panel I4 and indicator panel II6, thereby improving the reliability of the transmission.

[0034] Indicator panel I4 and indicator panel II6 are both mounted on the back of indicator disk 1. The back of indicator disk 1 has two vertical slide grooves and two horizontal slide grooves. The left and right sides of indicator panel I4 engage with the vertical slide grooves, and the top and bottom sides of indicator panel II6 engage with the horizontal slide grooves. The vertical and horizontal slide grooves restrict the movement direction of indicator panel I4 and indicator panel II6, preventing them from deviating from their movement path due to unexpected forces.

[0035] To further improve the reliability and stability of the device, in this embodiment, a return spring I8 and a return spring II9 are also installed on the indicator disk 1. One end of the return spring I8 is connected to the bottom edge of the indicator disk 1, and the other end is connected to the lower edge of the indicator panel I4, used to return the indicator panel I4 to its initial position when the locking pin 11 is not subjected to external force. One end of the return spring II9 is ​​connected to the surface of the indicator disk 1, and the other end is connected to the left edge of the indicator panel II6, used to return the indicator panel II6 to its initial position when the swing rail 12 is not subjected to external force.

[0036] In addition, each of the four edges of the indicator disk 1 is fixed with a fixing plate perpendicular to its surface. The fixing plate and the indicator disk 1 are combined to form a box-shaped structure with a rear opening, which facilitates the installation and fixing of the device.

[0037] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, in use, the indicator disc 1 is fixed to the top of the tunnel via anchor bolts 13. The specific working process is as follows:

[0038] When the locking pin 11 of the turnout 10 is activated, it pulls the connecting rope I5. The rope I5 then causes the indicator panel I4 to slide within the vertical groove of the indicator disc 1. Since the surface of the indicator panel I4 is coated with two different colors (red on top and green on the bottom), as the indicator panel I4 slides, it will obscure or reveal different parts of the locking indicator window 2, thereby changing the display color of the locking indicator window 2 and thus intuitively reflecting the status of the locking device.

[0039] Similarly, when the swing rail 12 of turnout 10 moves, it pulls the connecting rope II 7. The rope II 7 causes the indicator panel II 6 to slide within the transverse groove of the indicator disk 1. The surface of the indicator panel II 6 is divided into three different areas (red in the middle and green on both sides). As the indicator panel II 6 slides, the display color of the turnout indicator window 3 changes. The turnout indicator window 3 includes a first turnout indicator window (straight arrow) and a second turnout indicator window (diagonal arrow), representing the straight-ahead and diagonal-ahead states of turnout 10, respectively. Therefore, by sliding the indicator panel II 6 laterally relative to the indicator disk 1, the colors within the first and second turnout indicator windows can be changed, thus indicating the current operating direction of turnout 10.

[0040] Furthermore, the return spring I8 is connected between the bottom edge of the indicator disc 1 and the lower edge of the indicator panel I4. When the locking pin 11 is not subjected to external force, the return spring I8 will cause the indicator panel I4 to automatically return to its initial position. Similarly, the return spring II9 is ​​connected between the surface of the indicator disc 1 and the left edge of the indicator panel II6, providing a reset force for the indicator panel II6. Therefore, the monorail turnout mechanical turnout position indicator device disclosed in this utility model can change the color inside the locking indicator window 2 and the turnout indicator window 3 through mechanical transmission to indicate the status of the turnout 10, without relying on electronic or electrical equipment, thus improving adaptability and safety in humid environments.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this utility model. The terms "connected" and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in its embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novelty disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail turnout, comprising an indicator panel (1) for displaying the status of the locking device and the open position of the turnout (10). characterized in that The indicator panel (1) is provided with a locking indicator window (2) and a turnout indicator window (3). An indicator panel I (4) that can block the locking indicator window (2) is slidably inserted into the edge of one end of the indicator panel (1). The indicator panel I (4) is connected to the locking pin (11) of the turnout (10) through a pull rope I (5). An indicator panel II (6) that can block the turnout indicator window (3) is slidably inserted into the edge of the other end of the indicator panel (1). The indicator panel II (6) is connected to the swing rail (12) of the turnout (10) through a pull rope II (7). In the direction of sliding along indicator panel I (4), the surface of indicator panel I (4) is coated with two different colors in sequence, and in the direction of sliding along indicator panel II (6), the surface of indicator panel II (6) is coated with at least two different colors in sequence and the surface of panel II is divided into three different areas.

2. A mechanical switch position indicator for a monorail switch according to claim 1, wherein Indicator panel I (4) is inserted into indicator panel (1) from the upper edge of the left end of indicator panel (1), and indicator panel II (6) is inserted into indicator panel (1) from the side edge of the right end of indicator panel (1); pull cord I (5) is connected to the upper edge of indicator panel I (4), and pull cord II (7) is connected to the right edge of indicator panel II (6).

3. The monorail switch mechanical switch position indicator device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A reset spring I (8) is installed on the indicator dial (1). One end of the reset spring I (8) is connected to the bottom edge of the indicator dial (1), and the other end of the reset spring I (8) is connected to the lower edge of the indicator dial (1).

4. The monorail switch mechanical switch position indicator device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A reset spring II (9) is installed on the indicator panel (1). One end of the reset spring II (9) is connected to the surface of the indicator panel (1), and the other end of the reset spring is connected to the left edge of the indicator panel II (6).

5. A mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch according to claim 2, characterized in that, Indicator panel I (4) and indicator panel II (6) are both installed on the back of indicator plate (1). The back of indicator plate (1) is provided with two vertical slides and two horizontal slides. The left and right sides of indicator panel I (4) are respectively engaged with the vertical slides, and the upper and lower sides of indicator panel are respectively engaged with the horizontal slides.

6. A mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The turnout indicator window (3) includes a first turnout indicator window and a second turnout indicator window. The first turnout indicator window is a straight arrow, and the second turnout indicator window is a diagonal arrow. The first turnout indicator window and the second turnout indicator window are arranged side by side.

7. A mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper part of indicator panel I (4) is painted red, and the lower part of indicator panel I (4) is painted green; the middle part of indicator panel II (6) is painted red, and the left and right sides of indicator panel II (6) are painted green.

8. A mechanical turnout position indicator device for a monorail switch according to claim 1, characterized in that, The four edges of the indicator plate (1) are fixed with fixing plates perpendicular to its surface. The fixing plates and the indicator plate (1) are combined to form a box-shaped structure with a rear opening.

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