A switch gap detection system is disclosed herein that is configured to monitor a switch installed on a railway, detect a switch gap, and notify a train operator or otherwise take action to prevent a derailment, accident, or other dangerous situation. The switch gap detection system may include one or more switch gap sensors installed on or adjacent to a rail at a location proximate to a switch. The one or more switch gap sensors may be configured to detemiine a status of the switching points on the switch (e.g., open, closed, or switch gap detected). If the one or more switch gap sensors detect a switch gap, a notification may be provided to a train operator, for example, in the fonn of an audible and/or visual alert. In some embodiments, a signal may also be sent to automatically stop the train to prevent a derailment.
B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
B61L 25/06 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position des appareils de la voie, p. ex. des aiguillages, des signaux
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TIE DRILL AND LAG SCREW INSERTER DEVICE FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY
A portable device (100) is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device includes a handle (114) and a removable drill (110) with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device includes a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include quick-release system, a bit-aligning tip, and/or a bit aligning guide to facilitate switching between different tools compatible with the portable device.
B23B 45/00 - Perceuses tenues à la main ou perceuses analogues portatives, p. ex. en forme de pistoletÉquipement à cet effet
B25F 3/00 - Associations d'outils pour différents travaux avec un seul moyen d'entraînement mécanique portatifRaccords appropriés
E01B 29/28 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant du type à vis et écrouAppareils à cet usage conçus pour percer en outre des trous
E01B 31/20 - Travail ou traitement des traverses non métalliques sans être déposées ou déposées sur place, p. ex. marquage, créosotage
B23B 31/107 - Caractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assuré par des éléments d'arrêt agissant latéralement, p. ex. doigts, écrous, clavettesCaractérisés par les dispositifs de maintien ou de serrage ou par leurs moyens d'action directe le maintien étant assuré par éléments mobiles, p. ex. des billes
3.
RAILWAY CLIP POSITIONING, SETTING, AND INSERTION SYSTEM
A clip insertion system is disclosed inserting and/or removing clips from rail plates. The clip insertion system described herein may comprise a hand tool that positions and inserts a clip into a rail plate that is attached to the railroad tie. The clip secures the steel rail to the tie. This invention represents a significant improvement over existing clip setting hand tools by improving useability, reducing safety risks, and increasing efficiency in the process/method of securing the rail using clips and/or other clip-based technologies. This system also provides and improved method of moving and positioning the tool as it is moved to successive clip insertion locations.
E01B 29/24 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables
A portable railroad spike remover (100) comprises a main housing (110), a drive shaft (120) connected to the main housing (110) and a mounting flange, and a claw assembly extractor (140) that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike (10) previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor (140) may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike (10) and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to a clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft (120) is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing (110) in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike (10) from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
5.
TIE DRILL AND LAG SCREW INSERTER DEVICE FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY
A portable device (100) is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle (114) and a removable drill (110) with a rechargeable battery (112) that provides power to the portable device. The portable device includes a gear ratio and gear reduction system (120) configured to allow a user to change speed and torque settings for the portable device independent from the battery-powered drill. The portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component (130) configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device.
B23B 45/00 - Perceuses tenues à la main ou perceuses analogues portatives, p. ex. en forme de pistoletÉquipement à cet effet
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
B25F 3/00 - Associations d'outils pour différents travaux avec un seul moyen d'entraînement mécanique portatifRaccords appropriés
E01B 29/28 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant du type à vis et écrouAppareils à cet usage conçus pour percer en outre des trous
A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
The invention relates to a portable device for measuring vertical rail movements under service to record and report excessive vertical rail movement to prevent a train from derailing. The device may includes a pivoting arm with a tilt sensor and is light-weight. The device may include a microprocessor, train approach sensors, and a display. The device may be installed on the rail. The device may sense an approaching train, automatically turn on the device, and measure the real-time vertical displacement and the maximum/minimum vertical movement of the rail while the train is operating over the rail at any speed.
B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaireCommande côté voieSystèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B61L 1/06 - Dispositifs électriques associés à la voie actionnés par déformation du railDispositifs électriques associés à la voie actionnés par vibration du rail
This invention relates to a portable, lightweight, non-conductive, and non-flammable hard lightweight cover that is placed over a third rail and used to protect workers from being electrocuted while working near live powered third rail system. Further, the third rail railway cover board may be highly visible and made to work in all weather conditions. Because of the simplicity of installation, no special power expert is needed to install the third rail railway cover board which will save a great deal of time and safety. The third rail railway cover board may include one or more of the following features: lightweight, non-conductive, and flame retardant; placed over high voltage third rail; weather and rain resistant; high-visibility; stackable; locking mechanism from one cover to an adjacent cover; LED light holder; contoured shape to fit all US third rail systems; and water shed design.
A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
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LANTERN AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LED LIGHT FOR RAILWAYS
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lantern/multi-functional hand-held LED light for railways. The lantern/multi-functional LED light may provide a rail worker with one light device to be used for many railway applications. The lantern/multi-functional LED light may have a two-sided light capability and the ability to provide warning and lighting on both a front panel and a back panel of the lantern/multi-functional LED. The lantern/multi-functional hand-held LED light may include one or more of the following features: two-sided with extra-bright warning LEDs orientated in rows that allow the lantern/multi-functional LED light to light-up a work area, multi-color with different flash rates, sensor to allow for orientation position indication and automatic ON/OFF on one side, bottom base magnetic mount, two bright top-mounted LED lights and two side-top LEDs that allow the lantern/multi-functional LED light to be used as a flash light.
B61L 5/18 - Signaux lumineuxMécanismes associés à ceux-ci, p. ex. volets
B61L 9/04 - Éclairage spécialement adapté pour aiguillages, signaux à position ou barrières électrique
G08B 5/38 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible utilisant une lumière clignotante
F21L 4/02 - Dispositifs d'éclairage électriques avec des accumulateurs ou des piles électriques incorporés caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs sources lumineuses
F21V 21/08 - Dispositifs pour la fixation facile à un endroit voulu
The invention relates to a portable device for measuring lateral rail measurements under service to record and report excessive rail movement and angle differential to prevent a train from derailing. The device may be spring-loaded and light-weight. The device may include a microprocessor, sensors, and a display. The device may be installed on the rail. The device may sense an approaching train, automatically turn on the device, detect the train speed, and measure the angle differential, the real-time displacement, and the maximum/minimum displacement between the two rails while the train is operating over the rail at all speeds. The device measures and records the separation and angle differential of the rail to ensure the rail does not exceed separation that could derail the train.
E01B 35/12 - Applications des appareils ou dispositifs de mesure à la construction des voies pour mesurer le déplacement de la voie ou de ses composants au passage des charges, p. ex. l'affaissement des traverses, l'augmentation de l'écartement
B61L 23/04 - Dispositifs de commande, d'avertissement ou autres dispositifs de sécurité le long de la voie ou entre les véhicules ou les trains pour contrôler l'état mécanique de la voie
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
G01B 5/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer une distance ou une marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
The derail warning system may include a solar-powered LED indicator for derail or switch. The derail warning system may also include an orientation sensor that automatically turns on depending on the orientation of the derail (up or down), derail metal flag, or switch indicator flag. The derail warning system may bring more visibility with a 360-degree LED that is solar powered and may detect orientation and turn on based on the position of the derail, switch, or flag. The derail warning system may use a unique acceleration sensor or g-sensor that can detect orientation movement and automatically turn on or off and be fully charged to operate day or night. The derail warning system may also include a data-logging microprocessor to determine a time stamp of position and location.
The derail warning system may include a solar-powered LED indicator for derail or switch. The derail warning system may also include an orientation sensor that automatically turns on depending on the orientation of the derail (up or down), derail metal flag, or switch indicator flag. The derail warning system may bring more visibility with a 360-degree LED that is solar powered and may detect orientation and turn on based on the position of the derail, switch, or flag. The derail warning system may use a unique acceleration sensor or g-sensor that can detect orientation movement and automatically turn on or off and be fully charged to operate day or night. The derail warning system may also include a data-logging microprocessor to determine a time stamp of position and location.
A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
