Turnout testing device

By designing a turnout testing device, automated testing of O-scale train model railway turnouts was achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency caused by manual operation and improving testing efficiency and reliability.

CN224020365UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20天津瑞皓科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the testing of railway turnout models based on 0-scale train models requires manual operation, resulting in low testing efficiency.

Method used

Design a turnout testing device, including a railway turnout model, a control box and a remote controller. The device achieves automated control of the railway turnout model's track changing through electrical connection, and uses cylinders and pneumatic devices to achieve automatic alternating pressing of the track changing button. Combined with a transmission box, it realizes automatic track changing simulation of the railway track.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and reliability of turnout testing, reduces human intervention, enhances the objectivity and consistency of testing, and simplifies the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a turnout testing device which comprises a railway turnout model, a control box and a remote controller. The railway turnout model can simulate the scene of rail transfer at the turnout. When the railway turnout model needs to be tested, an operator presses the remote controller, then the control box is started to work, then the control box controls the movement of the railway turnout model, and then the rail transfer situation is simulated repeatedly. The railway turnout model is automatically tested through the control box, complexity and time consumption of traditional manual operation are avoided, and therefore the testing efficiency is improved, testers can more easily observe and record the movement state of a turnout, potential problems can be rapidly positioned and solved, human intervention is reduced, and testing objectivity and consistency are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a train model field, specifically, a turnout testing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Currently, in the prior art, "O scale" generally refers to the size ratio of model trains or model making, in which 1 unit of actual length corresponds to 48 units of length in the model. This scale is commonly used in model making, especially for train models, to ensure that the size relationship between the model and the actual object remains consistent. For example, if a real train car is 48 feet long, the model train car length under O scale will be 1 foot. This scale is very popular among model enthusiasts because it can produce large enough models to show details, but not too large to handle or display.

[0003] Among them, the railway turnout model of the O scale train model is loved by users because it can simulate the running scene of the train when changing tracks on the track. However, the existing technology still uses manpower for the factory setting of the railway turnout model, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and is not conducive to improving test efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at least to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0005] To this end, the first aspect of the utility model provides a turnout testing device.

[0006] Therefore, the first aspect of the utility model provides a turnout testing device, which comprises a railway turnout model, a control box, and a remote controller. The railway turnout model can change tracks at the turnout. The control box is electrically connected with the railway turnout model and is used to control the movement of the railway turnout model. The remote controller is electrically connected with the control box and is used to control the movement of the control box.

[0007] In addition, the turnout testing device provided by the above technical solution of the utility model can have the following additional technical features:

[0008] Optionally, the control box comprises: a first bottom plate; a first shell, the first shell is connected with the first bottom plate, a first cavity is arranged in the first shell, and two through holes are arranged at the top of the first shell; a first controller, the first controller is located in the first cavity, and the first controller is used for controlling railway turnout model movement; a track changing button, the number of the track changing buttons is two, the track changing buttons are electrically connected with the first controller, the track changing buttons are connected with the first shell, and the two track changing buttons are located in the two through holes respectively; a cylinder support, the cylinder support is connected with the first bottom plate; and cylinders, the number of the cylinders is two, the cylinders are connected with the cylinder support, the two cylinders are located above the two track changing buttons respectively, and the cylinders are used for pressing the track changing buttons.

[0009] Optionally, the remote controller further comprises: a second shell, a second cavity is arranged in the second shell; a second controller, the second controller is located in the second cavity; a start button, the start button is connected with the second shell, the start button is electrically connected with the second controller, and the start button is used for starting the control box movement; and an emergency stop button, the emergency stop button is connected with the second shell, the emergency stop button is electrically connected with the second controller, and the emergency stop button is used for stopping the control box movement.

[0010] Optionally, the remote controller further comprises: a relay, the relay is located in the second cavity, the relay is electrically connected with the second controller, and the relay is used for controlling the movement time of the control box; a knob, the knob is arranged on the second shell, the knob is electrically connected with the relay, and the knob can rotate relative to the second shell; and wherein the relay cooperates with the knob and is used for controlling the movement time of the control box.

[0011] Optionally, a gas pressure device is arranged in the second shell, the gas pressure device is electrically connected with the second controller, a plurality of exhaust holes are arranged on the side, close to the control box, of the second shell, the plurality of exhaust holes are connected with the output end of the gas pressure device, and the input end of the cylinder is connected with the exhaust hole.

[0012] Optionally, the output end of the cylinder is provided with a pressing head.

[0013] Optionally, the railway turnout model comprises: a second bottom plate; an arc rail group, the arc rail group is arranged on the second bottom plate; a straight rail group, the straight rail group is arranged on the second bottom plate; and a transmission box, one end of the arc rail group or the straight rail group is connected to one end of the transmission box, the transmission box is electrically connected with the control box, and the transmission box is used for track changing of the arc rail group and the straight rail group.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, some of which will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the references to the following drawings, of which:

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a turnout testing device according to one embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a control box according to one embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a remote controller according to one embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a rail turnout model according to one embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0020] Wherein, Figures 1 to 4 The correspondence between the reference signs and the component names in the drawings is as follows:

[0021] 1, rail turnout model; 2, control box; 3, remote controller; 4, exhaust hole; 11, second bottom plate; 12, curved rail group; 13, straight rail group; 14, transmission box; 21, first bottom plate; 22, first shell; 23, rail changing button; 24, cylinder support; 25, cylinder; 31, second shell; 32, start button; 33, emergency stop button; 34, knob. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present utility model, however, the present utility model can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] The following description refers to the accompanying drawings that show embodiments of the present utility model. Figures 1 to 4 A turnout testing device according to some embodiments of the present utility model is described below.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1As shown, a turnout testing device is proposed, comprising: a railway turnout model capable of changing tracks at the turnout; a control box 2 electrically connected with the railway turnout model, the control box 2 being used to control the movement of the railway turnout model; and a remote controller 3 electrically connected with the control box 2, the remote controller 3 being used to control the movement of the control box 2.

[0026] The utility model provides a kind of turnout testing device, comprising: railway turnout model, control box 2, remote controller 3. Among them, railway turnout model can simulate the scene of track change at turnout.When railway turnout model needs to be tested, operator presses remote controller 3, and then control box 2 starts work, and then control box 2 controls railway turnout model 1 movement, and then repeatedly simulates track change situation.By control box 2, railway turnout model is automatically tested, avoid the tedious and time-consuming of traditional manual operation, to improve test efficiency, test personnel can more easily observe and record the movement state of turnout, help to quickly locate and solve potential problems, reduce human intervention, improve the objectivity and consistency of test.

[0027] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the control box 2 includes: a first bottom plate 21; a first shell 22 connected with the first bottom plate 21, a first cavity is provided in the first shell 22, and two through holes are provided at the top of the first shell 22; a first controller located in the first cavity, the first controller is used to control the movement of the railway turnout model; two track change buttons 23, the track change buttons 23 are electrically connected with the first controller, the track change buttons 23 are connected with the first shell 22, and the two track change buttons 23 are located in the two through holes respectively; a cylinder 25 support 24 connected with the first bottom plate 21; two cylinders 25, the two cylinders 25 are connected with the cylinder 25 support 24, and the two cylinders 25 are located above the two track change buttons 23 respectively, the cylinders 25 are used to press the track change buttons 23.

[0028] In this embodiment, the control box 2 includes the first bottom plate 21, the first shell 22, the first controller, the track change buttons 23, the cylinder 25 support 24 and the cylinders 25. When the control box 2 is turned on, the two cylinders 25 move alternately, and then press the two track change buttons 23 alternately, and then the first controller controls the railway turnout model to change tracks repeatedly, so as to complete the repeated simulation of track change. Through the cylinders 25, the track change test process of the railway turnout model can be automatically executed without manual intervention, and the test efficiency is improved.

[0029] Preferably, the two cylinders 25 move alternately automatically, once per second.

[0030] Specifically, the reset spring is located in the first cavity, the track changing button 23 is connected with the reset spring, and the reset spring can help reset the track changing button 23.

[0031] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the remote controller 3 further comprises: a second shell 31, a second cavity is arranged in the second shell 31; a second controller, the second controller is located in the second cavity; a start button 32, the start button 32 is connected with the second shell 31, the start button 32 is electrically connected with the second controller, and the start button 32 is used to start the movement of the control box 2; an emergency stop button 33, the emergency stop button 33 is connected with the second shell 31, the emergency stop button 33 is electrically connected with the second controller, and the emergency stop button 33 is used to stop the movement of the control box 2.

[0032] In the embodiment, the remote controller 3 further comprises the second shell 31, the second controller, the start button 32 and the emergency stop button 33. The start button 32 is used to start the movement of the control box 2, and the emergency stop button 33 is used to stop the movement of the control box 2. When the railway turnout model needs to be tested, the operator presses the start button 32 to make the control box 2 move, so that the railway turnout model moves. When the test is not completed and the movement of the railway turnout model needs to be stopped, the operator presses the emergency stop button 33 to make the control box 2 stop running. Through the start button 32 and the emergency stop button 33, the reliability and stability of the device are improved.

[0033] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the remote controller 3 further comprises: a relay, the relay is located in the second cavity, the relay is electrically connected with the second controller, and the relay is used to control the movement time of the control box 2; a knob 34, the knob 34 is arranged on the second shell 31, the knob 34 is electrically connected with the relay, and the knob 34 can rotate relative to the second shell 31; wherein the relay cooperates with the knob 34 and is used to control the movement time of the control box 2.

[0034] In the embodiment, the remote controller 3 further comprises the relay and the knob 34. When the railway turnout model needs to be tested, the knob 34 is rotated to change the setting of the relay on the length of time for one test. The tester can flexibly adjust the test length set by the relay, so as to meet the length requirement of different test scenes and needs.

[0035] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the second shell 31 is provided with a gas pressure device, the gas pressure device is electrically connected with the second controller, one side of the second shell 31 close to the control box 2 is provided with a plurality of exhaust holes 4, the plurality of exhaust holes 4 are connected with the output end of the gas pressure device, and the input end of the cylinder 25 is connected with the exhaust hole 4.

[0036] In the embodiment, the second shell 31 is provided with a gas pressure device, the second shell 31 is provided with a plurality of exhaust holes 4 on the side close to the control box 2, the plurality of exhaust holes 4 are connected with the output end of the gas pressure device, and the input end of the air cylinder 25 is connected with the exhaust hole 4. When the operator starts the remote controller 3, the second controller controls the gas pressure device to exhaust to the exhaust hole 4 and controls the air cylinder 25; when the operator stops the remote controller 3, the second controller prohibits the gas pressure device from exhausting. The gas pressure device provides gas pressure to the air cylinder 25 through the exhaust hole 4, drives the piston of the air cylinder 25 to move, thereby accurately simulating the rail switching action of the railway turnout, and improving the reliability of the device.

[0037] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the output end of air cylinder 25 is equipped with press head.

[0038] In the embodiment, the output end of air cylinder 25 is equipped with press head, thereby facilitating air cylinder 25 to press the rail switching button 23, and increasing the reliability and stability of the device.

[0039] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the railway turnout model comprises: a second bottom plate 11; an arc rail group 12, the arc rail group 12 is arranged on the second bottom plate 11; a straight rail group 13, the straight rail group 13 is arranged on the second bottom plate 11; a transmission box 14, one end of the arc rail group 12 or the straight rail group 13 is connected to one end of the transmission box 14, the transmission box 14 is electrically connected with the control box 2, and the transmission box 14 is used for the rail switching of the arc rail group 12 and the straight rail group 13.

[0040] In the embodiment, the railway turnout model comprises the second bottom plate 11, the arc rail group 12, the straight rail group 13 and the transmission box 14. The transmission box 14 can control the train to switch rails in the arc rail group 12 and the straight rail group 13.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, the working process of the turnout testing device is as follows:

[0042] When the railway turnout model 1 needs to be tested, the operator rotates the knob 34 to change the setting of the relay on the length of the first test. After the test length is set, the operator presses the start button 32, the second controller controls the gas pressure device to exhaust to the exhaust hole 4 and controls the air cylinder 25, and then the control box 2 is started, the two air cylinders 25 move alternately, and then the two rail switching buttons 23 are pressed alternately, and then the first controller controls the transmission box 14 to complete the rail switching of the arc rail group 12 and the straight rail group 13. If an emergency occurs and the railway turnout model needs to be stopped, the operator presses the emergency stop button 33, and then the control box 2 stops running.

[0043] In the claims, the specification, and the drawings of the present application, the terms "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited by context, the terms "upper", "lower", and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for more convenient description of the present application and make the description process more simple, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element must have the described specific orientation, structure and operation, therefore these descriptions cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application; the terms "connection", "installation", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection between multiple objects, can also be detachable connection between multiple objects, or integrally connected; can be direct connection between multiple objects, can also be indirect connection between multiple objects through intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances of the above data.

[0044] In the claims, the specification, and the drawings of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "a specific embodiment" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the claims, the specification and the drawings of the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0045] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A turnout testing device, characterized in that, include: A railway turnout model that enables the railway track to change tracks at the turnout; Control box (2), which is electrically connected to the railway turnout model, is used to control the movement of the railway turnout model; Remote controller (3) is electrically connected to the control box (2) and is used to control the movement of the control box (2).

2. The turnout testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (2) includes: First base plate (21); The first housing (22) is connected to the first base plate (21). The first housing (22) has a first cavity inside and two through holes on the top of the first housing (22). A first controller, located within the first cavity, is used to control the railway turnout. Model motion; There are two track-changing buttons (23), and each track-changing button (23) is electrically connected to the first controller. The track-changing button (23) is connected to the first housing (22), and the two track-changing buttons (23) are respectively located in the two through holes; Cylinder (25) bracket (24), the cylinder (25) bracket (24) is connected to the first base plate (21); Cylinder (25), the number of cylinders (25) is two, the cylinders (25) are connected to the cylinder (25) bracket (24), the two cylinders (25) are connected to the cylinder (25) bracket (24). The cylinder (25) is located above the two track-changing buttons (23) respectively, and the cylinder (25) is used to press the track-changing buttons (23).

3. The turnout testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The remote control (3) also includes: The second housing (31) has a second cavity inside; A second controller is located within the second cavity; A start button (32) is connected to the second housing (31) and electrically connected to the second controller. The start button (32) is used to start the movement of the control box (2). Emergency stop button (33) is connected to the second housing (31) and electrically connected to the second controller. The emergency stop button (33) is used to stop the movement of the control box (2).

4. The turnout testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The remote control (3) also includes: A relay, located within the second cavity, is electrically connected to the second controller. The relay is used for... To control the movement time of the control box (2); A knob (34) is disposed on the second housing (31), the knob (34) is electrically connected to the relay, and the knob (34) is rotatable relative to the second housing (31); The relay works in conjunction with the knob (34) to control the movement time of the control box (2).

5. The turnout testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second housing (31) is provided with a pneumatic device, which is electrically connected to the second controller. The second housing (31) is provided with multiple exhaust holes (4) on the side near the control box (2). The multiple exhaust holes (4) are connected to the output end of the pneumatic device, and the input end of the cylinder (25) is connected to the exhaust holes (4).

6. The turnout testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cylinder (25) has a pressing head at its output end.

7. The turnout testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The railway turnout model includes: Second base plate (11); Arc-shaped rail assembly (12), which is mounted on the second base plate (11); A linear rail assembly (13) is mounted on the second base plate (11); The transmission box (14) is connected to one end of the arc-shaped rail group (12) or the straight rail group (13). The transmission box (14) is electrically connected to the control box (2). The transmission box (14) is used for changing the track when the arc-shaped rail group (12) and the straight rail group (13) are parallel.