Switch machine state indicator
The external state indicator on the railroad switch machine addresses the safety concern of manual operation by visually displaying switch and lock states, ensuring safe and reliable manual operation.
AU2023367442B2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-09SIEMENS MOBILITY PTY LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- AU2023367442
- Authority / Receiving Office
- AU · AU
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-10-28
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing railroad point machines lack an external indicator to display their internal states, especially during manual operation due to power loss, posing a safety risk as it is impossible to verify the engagement of locking features.
Method used
A cover assembly for the switch machine equipped with an external state indicator, such as a phase indicator, that displays internal states through markings or luminous elements, coupled to the gearbox components, allowing visual confirmation of switch and lock states.
Benefits of technology
Enables safe manual operation of railroad points by providing clear visual feedback of the machine's state, ensuring proper engagement of locking features, even in low light conditions or power outages.
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to railroad switch equipment, specifically to a railroad track switch machine including a cover assembly with an external state indicator. More specifically, an electrical switch machine includes an electric motor and a gearbox for operating switches and rods for movement of a point, and a cover assembly for the gearbox, wherein the cover assembly comprises an external state indicator configured to display one or more internal states of the switch machine.
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