Turnout Interlocking Protection Device for False Signal Prevention

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing interlocking protection systems for turnout switching in railway systems are prone to false switching signals, leading to switching failures and increased risk during the safe passage of trains at intersections.

Innovation Solution

An interlocking protection device comprising a receiving module, confirmation module, processing module, and centralized control interlocking module, which includes a confirmation unit and position switch unit, ensures dual confirmation before switching, preventing false signals and ensuring safe and reliable turnout switching by locking the target position and isolating other switches.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If computer interlocking or relay type electric centralized interlocking is used for turnout switching protection, then the switching control can be automated, but false switching signals may still be transmitted causing switching failures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching control automationVSAvoidswitching signal accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary locking confirmation before turnout switching by activating locking confirmation relays (1K, 2K) that verify the current turnout position matches the target position. This preliminary verification action prevents false switching signals from being executed, as the switching command is blocked unless the confirmation relays are activated in advance to validate the switching conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms through position detection circuits that continuously monitor turnout switch positions and feed this information back to the interlocking control system. The feedback signals from position detection relays (1S, 2S) and confirmation relays (1K, 2K) enable the system to verify whether switching operations were correctly executed and to prevent conflicting switching commands, thereby improving signal accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple turnout position switches are kept open for flexibility, then the system can respond to various switching scenarios, but the risk of receiving false switching signals increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching scenario responsivenessVSAvoidfalse switching signal risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing interlocking protection that preemptively blocks false switching signals before they can cause harmful effects. The locking confirmation relays (1K, 2K) and position detection relays (1S, 2S) are activated in advance to verify switching conditions, and the circuit design ensures that conflicting switching commands are prevented from being executed, thus counteracting potential false signals before they impact the system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces intermediary confirmation mechanisms between the switching command input and the actual turnout switching execution. The locking confirmation relays (1K, 2K) act as intermediaries that mediate between the switching command and the position switches, verifying that the command is valid and the turnout is in the correct position before allowing switching to proceed. This intermediary layer filters out false signals while maintaining system versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11305794B2Interlocking protection device for turnout switching and turnout system
Publication Date: 2022.04.19 BYD CO LTD
  • US11305794B2 patent drawing
  • US11305794B2 patent drawing
  • US11305794B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure discloses an interlocking protection device for turnout switching. The interlocking protection device for turnout switching comprises a receiving module, a confirmation module, a processing module, and a centralized control interlocking module, wherein the receiving module is configured to receive a turnout switching instruction; the confirmation module is configured to receive a confirmation instruction; the processing module is configured to determine a target turnout position according to the turnout switching instruction and output a driving confirmation signal according to the confirmation instruction; and the centralized control interlocking module comprises a confirmation unit and a position switch unit. Under a centralized control mode, the confirmation unit carries out separate turnout locking according to the target turnout position and carries out locking confirmation according to the driving confirmation signal. After locking confirmation, the position switch unit closes target turnout position switches and opens the other turnout position switches.