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A railroad switch (AE), turnout, or [set of] points (BE) is a mechanical installation enabling railway trains to be guided from one track to another, such as at a railway junction or where a spur or siding branches off.
Railway switch fault diagnosis method, device and equipment
ActiveCN121030306ASubsonic/sonic/ultrasonic wave measurementWavelet coherenceSupport vector machine classifier
The invention relates to the field of railway fault diagnosis, in particular to a railway switch fault diagnosis method, device and equipment, and the method comprises the following steps: S1, collecting an original vibration signal of a switch, and decomposing the original vibration signal of the switch through variational mode decomposition to form a mode signal; s2, extracting multi-scale entropy features from the decomposed modal signal, wherein the multi-scale entropy features are respectively a multi-scale wavelet coherent weighted permutation entropy, a multi-scale weighted diversity entropy and a multi-scale Mel spectrogram fusion entropy; s3, the multi-scale entropy features are respectively used for training a support vector machine classifier, so that a plurality of independent diagnosis models are constructed, and a plurality of diagnosis results are obtained; and S4, integrating a plurality of diagnosis results through a decision fusion strategy of hard voting to obtain the fault type of the switch.
Owner:HUAQIAO UNIVERSITY
Switch point roller assembly
The disclosed solution generally relates to a switch point roller assembly. The switch point roller assembly is configured to be operatively connected to a switch point within a railway switch. The switch point roller assembly comprises a spring, a bolt assembly, a roller assembly, a housing assembly, and a base plate. The base plate may be secured such that the roller assembly is in substantial contact with a railway plate during movement of the switch point—such that the operation of the switch point is improved. As such, the switch point is more resilient to wear thus leading to decreased maintenance costs and increased safety for personnel, passengers, and property.
Owner:VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYST GMBH +1
Switch Point Roller Assembly
The disclosed solution generally relates to a switch point roller assembly. The switch point roller assembly is configured to be operatively connected to a switch point within a railway switch. The switch point roller assembly comprises a spring, a bolt assembly, a roller assembly, a housing assembly, and a base plate. The base plate may be secured such that the roller assembly is in substantial contact with a railway plate during movement of the switch point-such that the operation of the switch point is improved. As such, the switch point is more resilient to wear thus leading to decreased maintenance costs and increased safety for personnel, passengers, and property.
Owner:VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC
Rail mounting seat and switch
The utility model provides a rail mounting seat and a railroad switch, and relates to a rail transit technology. The track mounting seat comprises a base plate, a mounting sleeve and a fastener, the base plate is provided with a mounting hole, the mounting sleeve is arranged in the mounting hole in a penetrating mode and provided with a connecting hole, the connecting hole is eccentrically arranged relative to the mounting hole, and the fastener is arranged in the connecting hole in a penetrating mode so as to fix the base plate. The eccentric distance between the connecting hole and the mounting hole can be adjusted by replacing different mounting sleeves or adjusting the mounting directions of the mounting sleeves to change the mounting position of the base plate, so that the purpose of adjusting the base plate and the stock rail is achieved, the mounting difficulty is reduced, and the mounting efficiency is improved. And the gauge can be adjusted after the gauge of the stock rail and the tongue rail is changed due to abrasion in use, so that the gauge is kept.
Owner:INSTITUTE OF RAILWAY ARCHITECTURE CHINA ACADEMY OF RAILWAY SCIENCES GROUP CO LTD +1
Switch roller device and switch
A switch roller device and a switch point, relating to the technical field of railways. The switch roller device includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a rolling element, a first bushing assembly and a second bushing assembly; along the axial direction of the rolling element, the first bushing assembly and the second bushing assembly are respectively sleeved at both ends of the rolling element to form a roller assembly; both the first bushing assembly and the second bushing assembly include an eccentric sleeve; the eccentric sleeve includes a first eccentric sleeve portion, a second eccentric sleeve portion, a third eccentric sleeve portion and an eccentric sleeve cavity; the axis of the rolling element is not collinear with the axis of the eccentric sleeve; the eccentric sleeve is configured to be able to rotate and adjust around its own axis so that part of the rolling element protrudes from the surface of the first bracket facing away from the second bracket. The switch point includes the switch roller device. The present invention provides a switch roller device and a switch point to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the adjustment process of the roller height of the fixed-structure switch roller device is cumbersome and the adjustment speed is slow.
Owner:CNR BEIJING RAIL EQUIP
A wing rail rotary tooth rail turnout mechanism
The application provides a wing rail rotating rack turnout mechanism, which comprises a switch part, a fixed guide rail part, a rotating rail part and a first rack rail; the switch part is used for realizing the switching of a straight side and a curve side of the turnout; the fixed guide rail part is used for realizing the butt joint between the switch part and the rotating rail part of the track; and the rotating rail part is used for connecting the track and the first rack rail. The turnout mechanism connects the rotating straight side rack rail, the rotating curve side rack rail and the wing rail into a whole, reduces the occupied space during the switching of the turnout, greatly reduces the number of movable parts of the rack turnout, realizes the switching of the rack turnout only through the switch and the thrust device, optimizes the action sequence of the turnout structure and makes the driving control simpler.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY CONSTR HEAVY IND
Railway automatic turnout switch maintenance safety protection frame
The safety protection frame is composed of a base groove top plate, a base groove outer side plate and a base groove inner side plate, the base groove outer side plate and the base groove inner side plate are connected with the two ends of the base groove top plate respectively, and an opening faces downwards. The protection groove is located on the outer side of the base groove inner side plate and composed of a protection groove top plate and a protection groove outer side plate, an opening faces downwards, one end of the protection groove top plate is connected with the outer side of the base groove inner side plate, and the other end of the protection groove top plate is connected with the top end of the protection groove outer side plate. The middle position of the top plate of the base groove is connected with a handle. The turnout stock rail is used as the base, and the stable and reliable safety protection device is arranged in the railway automatic turnout switch rail and stock rail action area, so that the problem that hands or feet of turnout maintainers are possibly injured by the turnout switch rail when the turnout is maintained is solved, and safety guarantee is provided for operation of the turnout maintainers.
Owner:FANGDA SPECIAL STEEL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD +1
Switch roller device and switch machine
Owner:CNR BEIJING RAIL EQUIP
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOVING THE SWITCHING LEGS OF A RAILWAY SWITCH
ActiveDE602021053520T2Railway traffic control systemsFluid-pressure devices for scotch-blocksBiochemistryCell biology
Owner:SILSUD SRL
A high-speed turnout switch paving tool
The present invention relates to the technical field of high-speed turnout switchgear paving, and particularly relates to a high-speed turnout switchgear paving tooling. The high-speed turnout switchgear includes a straight track, a curved track, and a switch machine. The high-speed turnout switchgear paving tooling includes: a first box body and a second box body, which are arranged opposite to each other. The upper surface of the first box body is provided with a first positioning area corresponding to the straight track, and one side of the first box body away from the second box body is provided with a first mounting bracket corresponding to the switch machine. The upper surface of the second box body is provided with a second positioning area corresponding to the curved track. Due to the preset first positioning area corresponding to the straight track and the second positioning area corresponding to the curved track, during assembly, the straight track and the curved track can be assembled to the corresponding positions. Compared with the prior art, it is more convenient and faster. At the same time, since there is no need to preset sleepers, there is no gap either, improving the safety factor during production, reducing the labor intensity, making the product positioning more accurate, and being conducive to the development of automation.
Owner:CNR BEIJING RAIL EQUIP
Cross crossover turnout line type structure
The utility model relates to the technical field of railway turnouts, in particular to a cross crossover turnout linear structure which comprises four sets of switches and a single-open frog, and the four sets of switches are arranged in parallel. The four groups of single frogs are intersected to form a rhombic crossed structure; the straight lateral track gauges of all the switches and the single-open frogs are 1435 mm, the rhombic cross structure comprises two acute-angle frogs and two obtuse-angle frogs, and the obtuse-angle frogs are directly connected with the heel ends of the single-open frogs. Procedures of production manufacturing and maintenance are simplified, the possibility of field design and assembly errors is reduced, and the labor cost of construction is indirectly reduced.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY ENG CONSULTING GRP CO LTD
Rail transit turnout control fault intelligent detector
InactiveCN120886883ARailway inspection trolleysRailway auxillary equipmentRail inspectionControl theory
The invention discloses a rail transit turnout control fault intelligent detector, which relates to the technical field of rail transit equipment and comprises a plurality of sleepers, stock rails A, B and C are fixedly connected onto the sleepers respectively, two switch rails are fixedly connected onto the sleepers, a railroad switch is arranged on one side of each sleeper, four transmission connecting rods are fixedly connected onto the railroad switch, and the transmission connecting rods are fixedly connected onto the railroad switch. The fault detection assembly comprises a railway inspection vehicle, the railway inspection vehicle is arranged on the stock rail A, and a vehicle handle is fixedly connected to the railway inspection vehicle; through operation of the fault detection assembly, the rail transit inspection vehicle capable of automatically and continuously moving is designed, the fit degree and the height difference are detected, visible signals and audible signals are fed back and reminded to inspection personnel, linear pigment visible signals with different colors are marked, the operation and the moving process are carried out synchronously, pause is not needed, and the working efficiency is improved. The problem of discontinuous limitation of manual detection is solved, and a continuous operation mode of mobile detection is realized.
Owner:JILIN COMM POLYTECHNIC
Switch frog with continuous running surface protected from longitudinal displacement of core relative to guard rails
FIELD: railway tracks.SUBSTANCE: invention is aimed at increasing the reliability of switch frogs with a continuous rolling surface. The frog comprises the guard rails, the movable core and the drive. The guard rails are rigidly connected to the core in the longitudinal direction through the support rails. Each support rail is welded to the guard rail at the front or mechanically attached using bolts, and at the tail end is connected to the core via an insert and a bolted connection with a longitudinal gap that provides compensation for temperature deformations.EFFECT: stability of the rolling surface geometry is ensured, and mutual longitudinal displacements of the core and guard rails are minimized.5 cl, 6 dwg
Owner:AKTSIONERNOE OBSHCHESTVO MUROMSKIJ STRELOCHNYJ ZAVOD
Switch machine state indicator
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.
Owner:SIEMENS MOBILITY PTY LTD
Acceleration type No.9 turnout for urban rail transit
The utility model provides a speed-increasing type No.9 turnout for urban rail transit. The turnout comprises a switch, a guide curve, a frog, a guard rail and a switch tie, the turnout has a turnout plane line type; the overall length of the turnout plane line type turnout is 28.369 to 29.569 m, the front length of the turnout is 12.639 to 13.839 m, and the rear length of the turnout is 15.73 m; the plane line type of the turnout is a secant line type, and the secant line type is 14-35m in cut; the track gauge of the turnout plane line type full turnout area is 1435mm except that a track gauge structure in the cutting range of a switch rail head is widened; the radius of curvature of the center of the side strand in the turnout plane line type is 260-280 m, preferably 280 m. The straight passing speed can be increased to 120 km / h, the lateral passing speed can be increased to 43 km / h, the overall length, the center, the front length and the rear length of an existing turnout are kept unchanged, the occupied space of the turnout is kept unchanged, the construction cost is basically unchanged, the turnout can be used for newly building lines and reconstructing existing lines, and the line transport capacity is effectively improved.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY BAOJI BRIDGE GROUP CO LTD
Track switch heater and control system
A track switch heater and control circuit associated therewith, for use with a track switch is provided. The track switch heater includes a first heating element and a second heating element electrically connectable to a power source. The track switch heater further includes a heater control circuit electrically connected to the first heating element and the second heating element, the heater control circuit having an input control signal indicating a position of the track switch being in a first position or a second position. The heater control circuit independently controls power delivery from the power source to one of the first heating element or the second heating element based on the position of the track switch.
Owner:RAILWAY EQUIP CO INC
Switch roller device and switch
A switch roller device and a switch point, relating to the technical field of railways. The switch roller device includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a rolling body, a first bushing assembly, and a second bushing assembly; the first bushing assembly and the second bushing assembly are sleeved at both ends of the rolling body to form a roller assembly; the first bracket and the second bracket are cooperatively connected to form a bushing fitting hole and a receiving cavity; both the first bushing assembly and the second bushing assembly adopt eccentric bushing assemblies; the axis of the eccentric bushing assembly is not collinear with the axis of the rolling body; the eccentric bushing assembly can rotate and adjust around its own axis, so that the rolling body rotates synchronously with the eccentric bushing assembly, thereby causing part of the rolling body to protrude from the surface of the first bracket facing away from the second bracket. The switch point includes the switch roller device. The present invention provides a switch roller device and a switch point to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the adjustment process of the roller height of the fixed-structure switch roller device is cumbersome and the adjustment speed is slow.
Owner:CNR BEIJING RAIL EQUIP
Systems and methods for monitoring and validating status of switch devices
PendingUS20250346268A1Classification yard switching systemsRailway traffic control systemsControl signalSwitchgear
Methods and systems for determining a status of switch devices in a classification yard. In particular embodiments, a set of switch event data associated with a switch may be analyzed to determine the performance of the switch during operations of each switch event. A status of the switch may be determined from the analysis of the performance of the switch during operations of each switch event. In embodiments, the analysis may include thresholding analysis that may be configured to determine a relationship (e.g., a deviation relationship) between real-world measurements during the switch events and expected measurements during the switch events for each switch event associated with the switch. In embodiments, the status of the switch may be used to ensure corrective action is taken on the switch (e.g., deploy maintenance personnel, report the status of the switch, send a control signal to the switch to deactivate, etc.).
Owner:BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
Protective device of turnout switch
The utility model relates to the field of rail accessories, in particular to a protection device of a turnout switch, which is characterized by comprising a covering steel plate and a fixing steel plate, a horizontal steel plate is arranged in the middle of the covering steel plate, vertical steel plates are arranged at the left end and the right end of the covering steel plate, and the horizontal steel plate and the two vertical steel plates jointly define a protection inner cavity. The horizontal steel plate can be hinged to the fixed steel plate in an upward overturning and opening mode, a receding notch is formed in the middle of the bottom edge of the fixed steel plate, and at least one elastic downward pressing piece is arranged at the hinged position of the horizontal steel plate and the fixed steel plate. The elastic pressing piece can elastically press the horizontal steel plate downwards so that the rear ends of the horizontal steel plate and the two vertical steel plates can be tightly pressed at the front end of the fixed steel plate. According to the utility model, the interference of external interference factors such as stones, freezing rain, accumulated snow or hail on the movement of the draw bar shaft below the stock rail can be greatly reduced, the rail replacement can be kept at high speed and accuracy for a long time, the inspection and maintenance are convenient, and the potential safety hazard can be reduced.
Owner:GUANGZHOU DONGXIN HARDWARE MACHINERY CO LTD
Linear conveying system
The invention relates to a linear transport system (1) comprising a movable unit (10), a guide rail (2) for guiding the movable unit (10), and a linear motor (30) for driving the movable unit (10) along the guide rail (2). The linear transport system (1) has at least one switch (40). The switch (40) has at least one static entry element (50) with an entry motor module (51) and an entry rail element (52) belonging to the guide rail (2). The switch (40) also has at least two static turnout elements (60) each having a turnout motor module (62) and a turnout rail element (62) belonging to the guide rail (2). In addition, the switch (40) is provided with a switching device (41). The switching device (41) has at least two switching elements (70) each having a switching motor module (71) and a switching rail element (72) belonging to the guide rail (2). In a first position of the switching device (41), the entry element (50) is connected to the first exit element (63) via the first exchange element (73). In a second position of the switching device (41), the entry element (50) is connected to the second exit element (64) via a second exchange element (74).
Owner:BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH
A switch machine
The utility model belongs to the rail sightseeing train track turnout switching technical field, concretely relates to a turnout switch, including first fixed track and second fixed track, the inside of first fixed track and second fixed track is provided with first frog and second frog, first fixed track, second fixed track, first frog and second frog are located the upper side of the sleeper, first fixed track and first frog are located the same side, second fixed track and second frog are located the other side, first fixed track and second frog are parallel to each other, second fixed track and first frog are parallel to each other, the below of first frog and second frog is fixedly connected with the translation plate, one side of translation plate is connected with electric push rod, through to electric push rod as turnout switching power source, apply to the tourism track turnout or mine turnout, realize the remote control of turnout change direction.
Owner:CHONGQING UBRAIL TRACK TRANSIT EQUIP CO LTD
Railway Switch Rod Support Assembly
A solution for a railway switch rod support assembly is disclosed. The railway switch rod support assembly comprises a plurality of hangers which may include a first hanger and a second hanger. The railway switch rod support assembly may further include a plurality of insulating layers. The plurality of insulating layers is configured to insulate the rail from electrical interference. Furthermore, the railway switch rod support assembly includes a roller assembly comprising an axle and a roller. The roller assembly is disposed between the first hanger and the second hanger. The railway switch rod support assembly also comprises a tension assembly configured to apply tension to the roller assembly. The tension assembly is disposed between the first hanger and the second hanger. As such, the disclosed solution improves safety and reduces maintenance costs.
Owner:VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC
Thermoplastic polyester elastomer base plate for rail transit
The utility model relates to the technical field of railroad switch transportation, and discloses a thermoplastic polyester elastomer base plate for rail transit, which comprises a first buffer plate, a second buffer plate is arranged below the first buffer plate, and first buffer bent plates are arranged on two sides of the lower end of the first buffer plate. Second buffer bent plates are arranged on one sides of the two first buffer bent plates, first groove bodies are evenly formed in one sides of the two first buffer bent plates, second groove bodies are evenly formed in one sides of the two second buffer bent plates, first through holes are evenly formed in the middles of the first buffer plates, and second through holes are evenly formed in the middles of the second buffer bent plates. Second through holes are evenly formed in the middle of the second buffer plate, and mounting plates are fixedly connected to the periphery of the upper end of the first buffer plate. When the device is used for transporting the railroad switch, impact force generated by bumping of the railroad switch in the transportation process can be effectively buffered, and the situation that normal use of the railroad switch is affected due to collision and damage is avoided.
Owner:BEIJING ZKYT TECH CO LTD
Systems and methods for monitoring and validating status of switch devices
PCT designated stageWO2025235708A1Classification yard switching systemsRailway traffic control systemsControl signalSwitchgear
Methods and systems for determining a status of switch devices in a classification yard. In particular embodiments, a set of switch event data associated with a switch may be analyzed to determine the performance of the switch during operations of each switch event. A status of the switch may be determined from the analysis of the performance of the switch during operations of each switch event. In embodiments, the analysis may include thresholding analysis that may be configured to determine a relationship (e.g., a deviation relationship) between real-world measurements during the switch events and expected measurements during the switch events for each switch event associated with the switch. In embodiments, the status of the switch may be used to ensure corrective action is taken on the switch (e.g., deploy maintenance personnel, report the status of the switch, send a control signal to the switch to deactivate, etc.).
Owner:BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
A turnout for rubber-tyred tram
The present invention relates to a turnout for a rubber-wheeled tram, which is formed by the cross-combination of two lines, a rubber-wheeled track and a guide rail; a guide rail is nested in the rubber-wheeled track, and the two are parallel to each other and maintain a fixed interval to form a rubber-wheeled tram track; the rubber-wheeled tram track is branched from one line into two lines to form a turnout; the rubber-wheeled track includes a rubber-wheeled rail and a guide rail; the rubber-wheeled rail and the guide rail are arranged in pairs and are parallel to each other and maintain a fixed gauge to form their own tracks; the turnout is located within the range of the switch, and the fixed interval between the rubber-wheeled rail and the guide rail is eliminated and a point rail is provided after the turnout is combined; the front section of the point rail is connected to a conversion device. The structural design of the present invention is simple and reasonable, and can meet the requirements of safe passage of rubber-wheeled trams, and mainly relies on the contact between the rubber wheel and the corresponding rail to carry the locomotive and vehicle, and the contact between the steel wheel rail and the guide rail to achieve the functions of guiding the locomotive and vehicle in the turnout area or emergency avoidance.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY BAOJI BRIDGE GROUP CO LTD
Longitudinal moving equipment for turnout
The utility model relates to the technical field of railway turnouts, in particular to longitudinal moving equipment for turnouts, which comprises an embedded box, a supporting plate is fixedly connected to one side, close to the top, in the embedded box, lapping plates are fixedly connected to the left side and the right side of the bottom of the supporting plate, sealing plates are lapped to the tops of the lapping plates, and a cover plate is arranged at the top of the embedded box. Inserting grooves are formed in the left side and the right side of the top of the pre-embedded box correspondingly, and inserting plates are inserted into the inserting grooves. The embedded box has the advantages that when the embedded box is used, the part, close to the bottom, of the embedded box is embedded in the ground, the bottom of the supporting plate in the embedded box can be filled with materials, the dead weight of the embedded box can be increased, the two sealing plates can shield gaps in the two sides of the supporting plate, the cover plate can be installed on the top of the embedded box in an inserted mode, and the embedded box and the cover plate can completely wrap the switch. All directions of the switch can be protected, and the condition that the switch is damaged by broken stones at the top can be effectively prevented.
Owner:HUAWIDA INTELLIGENT EQUIP (NANTONG) CO LTD
Method for upgrading the wooden structure of No. 7 symmetrical three-way turnout to concrete structure
The application discloses a kind of 7 number symmetry three open turnout wood changes concrete structure upgrading method, belong to turnout upgrading and reconstruction technical field.Adopt following anti-falling means: (1) adjustment point rail lower value;(2) cancel the rail brace of basic rail outside, and the length 320mm of elastic clip is used in switch section to press the inside of basic rail, and the elastic clip design elastic range is 7mm, and the pressure of buckling is not less than 11kN;(3) turnout is equipped with anti-derailing device;(4) middle frog toe heel end length 1400+2190mm, rear end frog toe heel end length 1550+2652mm;Vehicle straight direction passes through rear end two frogs, and guard rail cannot be separately set, so straight direction wheel flange groove straight section extends 150mm before theoretical point end to prevent the point end of opposite frog;(5) guard rail is manufactured using 43kg / m steel rail, and guard rail top surface is 12mm higher than basic rail top surface;Guard rail straight section wheel flange groove is 57mm, and opening section groove width is 85mm or 100mm.
Owner:HUBEI WUTIESHANQIAO TRACK EQUIP CO LTD +2
Railway switch interface
PCT designated stageWO2025234881A1Remote control for signallingRailway traffic control systemsCommunication unitElectrical battery
The invention relates to a railway switch interface for controlling railway switches during maintenance periods, the interface being configured for retrofit, temporary attachment to existing railway switch machines, the railway switch machines being arranged for remote control by train traffic control managers during normal operation or by manual cranking during maintenance by a local rail worker, the railway switch interface comprising: a power unit comprising a battery; a communication unit capable of receiving operational commands and transmitting status information; a coupling unit configured to interface directly with a manual cranking mechanism of the railway switch machine; a driving unit configured for driving the coupling unit to rotate and crank the manual cranking mechanism; and a control unit configured to manage operations of the motor unit based on received operational commands and to adjust the railway switch according to a received command; wherein the railway switch interface is configured to be installed and removed by a rail worker without requiring permanent changes to the railway switch machine, thereby enabling the railway switch to be operated remotely to reduce the need for manual cranking by rail workers and improve safety and efficiency during maintenance operations.
Owner:DUAL INVENTIVE HLDG
High-speed turnout switch structure and traction stroke optimization method
The application discloses a high-speed turnout switch structure and a traction stroke optimization method, proposes a reasonable control method for insufficient displacement based on a high-speed turnout switch rail conversion test, then researches and proposes an optimized design scheme of the switch structure, and finally matches and optimizes the switch traction stroke according to the optimized structure, so that the minimum wheel flange groove and the conversion force meet the requirements and the switch rail repulsion state deformation coordination performance is improved.
Owner:RAILWAY CONSTR RES INST OF CHINA ACAD OF RAILWAY SCI CO LTD +1
Method and apparatus for securing a railroad switch
A securement apparatus for securing a railroad switch including a box with an interior compartment. A portion of a switch stand of a railroad switch is received within the interior compartment and thereby engages with the box. The box includes at least one slot defined a wall of the box to receive a portion of the hand of the switch stand. The box includes an engagement member located within the interior compartment of the box. The engagement member engages and securing the portion of the switch stand. The box further includes a locking mechanism which engages with the box and a tether to securing the securement apparatus to the ground.
Owner:BENTE SAM