A fixed guard signal control system

CN224465873UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07QINGDAO DEPOT OF CHINA RAILWAY JINAN BUREAU GRP CO LTD

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO DEPOT OF CHINA RAILWAY JINAN BUREAU GRP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of fixed protection signal control system, including automatic locking device, state monitoring device, display reminding device and background program. System is realized by electromagnetic locking device remote locking and unlocking of protection signal, freight personnel can operate only after electronic approval of station;Protection board state, turnout position and train occupancy are monitored using position sensor, magnet steel etc.;Real-time display state and early warning danger through LED display screen and audible-visual alarm;Background program is integrated in electronic busy line board, realizes application, record, reveal function. The system solves the problem of low efficiency of traditional manual management, state monitoring loss, can effectively prevent shunting accident, and is suitable for intelligent safety protection of railway station and freight yard.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of railway safety protection technology, specifically to a fixed protection signal control system. Background Technology

[0002] In railway transportation operations, fixed protective signals (such as protective signs) are used to prevent shunting trains from accidentally entering dangerous areas and to ensure operational safety. Traditional protective signals are operated manually, which has the following problems:

[0003] 1. Inconvenient management: The application, unlocking, and removal of protection signals rely on manual registration, which is inefficient and prone to errors.

[0004] 2. Lack of status monitoring: It is impossible to monitor in real time whether the protection signal is in the correct locked or used state, which poses a safety hazard.

[0005] 3. Lack of coordinated early warning: The protective signals are not linked with the occupancy status of switches and shunting trains, making it difficult to provide timely warnings of dangerous situations.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated and intelligent fixed protection signal control system to improve security and management efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is: a fixed protection signal control system, comprising:

[0008] Fixed protective signal automatic locking device, used for remote locking and unlocking;

[0009] Status monitoring devices include protective sign position monitoring devices, turnout position monitoring devices, freight yard gate opening and closing monitoring devices, and shunting train occupancy monitoring devices;

[0010] Display and reminder devices, including visual display devices and audio reminder devices;

[0011] The background program is used to realize remote electronic application, consent, electronic disclosure and automatic recording of usage of fixed protection signals;

[0012] The electronic occupancy indicator is used to display the status of the protection signal. When the protection signal is not locked, a warning sign is displayed at the corresponding track.

[0013] Furthermore, the shunting train occupancy monitoring device is a magnet, used to monitor the occupancy status of the shunting train.

[0014] Furthermore, the display and reminder device includes a display system installed in front of the protective signal track, used by shunting personnel to confirm the status of the protective signal in advance.

[0015] Furthermore, the background program is integrated into the station's electronic occupancy board, which automatically displays the usage status of the protection signal by collecting signals from the monitoring device, and supports remote one-click unlocking.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes an alarm device that sends an alarm message to remind shunting personnel to stop the train when the protective signal has not been removed, the route is opened on the track, and the shunting train enters.

[0017] The advantages of the utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0018] 1. Improve safety: Monitor the status of protection signals in real time to avoid safety accidents caused by human error.

[0019] 2. Remote intelligent management: Through electronic application and one-click unlocking functions, manual intervention is reduced and work efficiency is improved.

[0020] 3. Multi-system linkage: Linked with turnout and train occupancy monitoring to achieve proactive early warning and reduce safety risks.

[0021] 4. Data traceability: Automatically records operation logs, facilitating accident analysis and accountability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fixed protection signal control system according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In a specific implementation, this utility model provides a fixed protection signal control system, comprising:

[0026] Fixed protective signal automatic locking device, used for remote locking and unlocking;

[0027] Status monitoring devices include protective sign position monitoring devices, turnout position monitoring devices, freight yard gate opening and closing monitoring devices, and shunting train occupancy monitoring devices;

[0028] Display and reminder devices, including visual display devices and audio reminder devices;

[0029] The background program is used to realize remote electronic application, consent, electronic disclosure and automatic recording of usage of fixed protection signals;

[0030] The electronic occupancy indicator is used to display the status of the protection signal. When the protection signal is not locked, a warning sign is displayed at the corresponding track.

[0031] Example 1: Application of Fixed Protection Signal Control System in Changle Station Freight Yard

[0032] 1. System Deployment

[0033] Automatic locking device installation: Electromagnetic locking devices are installed at the fixed protective signals (protective signs) in the freight yard and connected to the station control center. The protective signals are in the locked state (positioned) by default.

[0034] Monitoring device configuration:

[0035] A Hall sensor is installed at the pivot of the protective sign to monitor in real time whether the sign is raised or locked.

[0036] Magnets are installed in front of manual turnouts in non-centralized areas to monitor whether shunting trains enter the track.

[0037] Limit switches were installed at the gate of the freight yard to monitor the opening and closing status of the gate.

[0038] Display and alarm systems:

[0039] An LED display screen is installed in front of the track to dynamically display the status of the protection signal (e.g., "F" indicates that it is not locked).

[0040] Audible and visual alarms are installed in the shunting personnel's work area for hazard warning.

[0041] 2. Operating Procedures

[0042] Protection signal application and unlocking:

[0043] When freight personnel need to use protective signals, they can log in to the system via a handheld terminal or a fixed terminal and submit a usage application.

[0044] After receiving the application on the electronic track occupancy board, the station duty officer checks the track occupancy status and clicks the "Agree" button.

[0045] The system can remotely unlock the electromagnetic lock, and the protection signal can be manually raised for use.

[0046] Status monitoring and alarms:

[0047] If the protective signal is not removed (the locked state is not restored), and a shunting train approaches the track:

[0048] The magnet detected a train occupancy signal.

[0049] The system compares the switch position and the status of the protection signals to determine if there is a risk of conflict.

[0050] The LED screen displays "F" and an audible and visual alarm is activated to remind shunting personnel to stop the train.

[0051] Data Records:

[0052] The background program automatically records the application time, the person who approved it, the duration of use, and the removal time for each protection signal, generating an electronic ledger.

[0053] 3. Actual Results

[0054] Enhanced safety: Automatic monitoring and alarms prevent trains from accidentally entering the area due to the failure to remove protective signals.

[0055] Efficiency optimization: Remote electronic applications replace manual registration, reducing the time for a single operation from 5 minutes to 30 seconds.

[0056] Standardized management: Electronic records are traceable, solving the problems of easy loss and alteration of traditional paper ledgers.

[0057] Example 2:

[0058] Extended application of the system in areas with high shunting operation intensity

[0059] 1. Scene adaptation

[0060] For marshalling yards with frequent shunting operations, the following functions will be added:

[0061] Shunting light display linkage: The system connects to the shunting locomotive's wireless communication equipment. When the protection signal is not removed and the train is approaching, it directly sends a "stop" voice command to the shunting team.

[0062] Centralized monitoring of multiple tracks: The protection signal status of multiple tracks is displayed on a split screen on the electronic occupancy board, which facilitates overall control by the duty officer.

[0063] 2. Implementation Results

[0064] The alarm response time has been shortened from 1-2 minutes for manual confirmation to within 10 seconds for automatic system triggering.

[0065] The shunting operation conflict rate decreased by 90%.

[0066] As a further explanation of this utility model, the shunting train occupancy monitoring device is a magnet, used to monitor the occupancy status of the shunting train.

[0067] As a further description of this utility model, the display and reminder device includes a display system installed in front of the protective signal track, which is used by shunting personnel to confirm the status of the protective signal in advance.

[0068] As a further explanation of this utility model, the background program is integrated into the station's electronic occupancy board, which automatically displays the usage status of the protection signal by collecting signals from the monitoring device, and supports remote one-click unlocking function.

[0069] As a further description of this utility model, it also includes an alarm device that issues an alarm message to remind shunting personnel to stop the train when the protective signal has not been removed, the route is opened on the track, and the shunting train enters.

[0070] As a further explanation of this utility model, the freight yard gate opening and closing monitoring device is used to monitor the opening and closing status of the freight yard gate and incorporate the status information into the on-site display system and electronic display board.

[0071] As a further explanation of this utility model, the background program automatically records the application, consent, use, removal and personnel information of the protection signal.

[0072] As a further explanation of this utility model, the audible reminder device is used to issue an audible reminder when the protective signal is not locked or when the shunting train enters the danger zone.

[0073] As a further explanation of this utility model, the locked state of the fixed protective signal automatic locking device is the positioning state, and freight personnel need to apply through a remote program and obtain the station's consent before they can unlock and use it.

[0074] As a further explanation of this utility model, the system also includes a magnet in front of the manual turnout in the non-centralized area, which is used to monitor the occupancy status of shunting trains and to collect and program the signals to realize the alarm function.

[0075] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fixed protection signal control system, characterized in that, include: Fixed protective signal automatic locking device, used for remote locking and unlocking; Status monitoring devices include protective sign position monitoring devices, turnout position monitoring devices, freight yard gate opening and closing monitoring devices, and shunting train occupancy monitoring devices; Display and reminder devices, including visual display devices and audio reminder devices; The background program is used to realize remote electronic application, consent, electronic disclosure and automatic recording of usage of fixed protection signals; The electronic occupancy indicator is used to display the status of the protection signal. When the protection signal is not locked, a warning sign is displayed at the corresponding track.

2. The fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shunting train occupancy monitoring device is a magnet and is used to monitor the occupancy status of shunting trains.

3. The fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display and reminder device includes a display system installed in front of the protective signal track, which is used by shunting personnel to confirm the status of the protective signal in advance.

4. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The background program is integrated into the station's electronic occupancy board. It automatically displays the usage status of the protection signal by collecting signals from the monitoring device and supports remote one-click unlocking.

5. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an alarm device that sends an alarm message to remind shunting personnel to stop the train when the protective signal has not been removed, the route is opened to the track, and the shunting train enters.

6. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The freight yard gate opening and closing monitoring device is used to monitor the opening and closing status of the freight yard gate and incorporate the status information into the on-site display system and electronic display board.

7. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The background program automatically records the application, approval, use, and removal of the protection signal, as well as personnel information.

8. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The audible alert device is used to issue an audible alert when the protective signal is not locked or when a shunting train enters a dangerous area.

9. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed protective signal automatic locking device is in a fixed position state when locked. Freight personnel must apply through a remote program and obtain the station's consent before they can unlock and use it.

10. A fixed protection signal control system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes magnets in front of manual turnouts in non-centralized areas, used to monitor the occupancy status of shunting trains and to collect and program signals to achieve alarm functions.