US20200339169A1 - System and method for switching railcars using a static rail-track configuration - Google Patents

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US20200339169A1 US16/764,853 US201816764853A US2020339169A1 US 20200339169 A1 US20200339169 A1 US 20200339169A1 US 201816764853 A US201816764853 A US 201816764853A US 2020339169 A1 US2020339169 A1 US 2020339169A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B61F—RAIL VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS, e.g. UNDERFRAMES, BOGIES OR ARRANGEMENTS OF WHEEL AXLES; RAIL VEHICLES FOR USE ON TRACKS OF DIFFERENT WIDTH; PREVENTING DERAILING OF RAIL VEHICLES; WHEEL GUARDS, OBSTRUCTION REMOVERS OR THE LIKE FOR RAIL VEHICLES
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  • the embodiments herein disclose a mechanism for switching tracks of a railroad vehicle.
  • the embodiments herein are particularly related to a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks using static rail switch mechanism.
  • the primary objective of the embodiments herein is to provide a mechanism for switching tracks of a railroad vehicle.
  • Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks using no moving component on the rails or tracks.
  • Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks using no active component on the rails or tracks.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a track switching mechanism for a railroad vehicle, where the switching of tracks is enabled through specially designed switching tracks.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a track-switching mechanism for a railroad vehicle, where the switching mechanism is controlled by onboard systems in the railroad vehicle.
  • Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a track-switching mechanism for a railroad vehicle, where the switching mechanism comprises a one or more switching wheels to enable the switching of tracks.
  • the various embodiments herein provide a mechanism for switching tracks of a railroad vehicle.
  • the various embodiments also provide a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks using only static components in the rails.
  • a track switching mechanism for a transportation system comprises a running track that supports an automotive, a switching track comprising a set of static components and a switching mechanism installed in at least one carriage of the automotive, the on-board switching configured for controlling the movement of a one or more switching wheels such that when activated the switching mechanism is configured to facilitate engagement of the switching wheels with the switching track for carrying out a track changing operation for the automotive.
  • a system for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks comprises a switching track comprising a set of static components and a switching mechanism installed in at least one rail coach, the switching mechanism configured for controlling the movement of one or more switching wheels such that when activated the switching mechanism is configured to facilitate engagement of the one or more switching wheels with the switching track for carrying out a track changing operation for the railroad vehicle.
  • a method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks comprises steps of providing a switching track comprising a set of static components, coupling a one or more switching wheels to at least one rail coach, the set of switching wheels arranged to run along the switching track, installing a switching mechanism in each rail coach of the railroad vehicle, the switching mechanism configured for controlling the movement of the switching wheels and optionally activating the switching mechanism so as facilitate engagement of the switching wheels with the switching track for carrying out a track changing operation for the railroad vehicle by disengaging the railroad vehicle from a first running track and engaging the railroad vehicle with a second running track.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an arrangement of running track and switching track with different gauges for enabling track switching for a railroad vehicle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of track switching for a railroad vehicle using tracks of different gauges, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a junction point for switching of a railroad vehicle from one track to another, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 4 a illustrates a bottom view of a railroad vehicle enabled with running wheels and switching wheels. according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 4 b and FIG. 4 c illustrate a side view of a railroad vehicle enabled with running wheels and switching wheels, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an arrangement of running track and switching track for enabling track switching for a railroad vehicle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a track switching for a railroad vehicle, enabled by an embodiment herein.
  • the various embodiments herein provide a mechanism for switching tracks of a railroad vehicle.
  • the various embodiments also provide a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks using only static components in the rails.
  • a system and method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks comprises a dual guide way system. Both guide-ways are fixed and passive physically, mechanically, and electromagnetically.
  • a first guide system, a running track comprises a traditional parallel-rail system.
  • the railroad vehicle generally travels on the network of running tracks.
  • a second guide system, a switching track is an arrangement that is placed only near the switching points on the track network, that is, at end points in the track network or at points where two tracks intersect.
  • the switching track comprises a separate mono-rail or a parallel-rail system. Apparatus, onboard the railroad vehicle can be activated to engage with the switching track or not depending on the intended destination of the vehicle. Once engaged, the switching track enacts the track changing mechanism for the railroad vehicle by smoothly separating the railroad vehicle from one running track and placing it onto another running track.
  • a mechanism for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks is provided.
  • the switching track is elevated above the miming tracks and above the railroad vehicle running on it.
  • a one or more switching wheels in the railroad vehicle are activated to engage with the switching track.
  • the switching track and switching wheels are engaged, the railroad vehicle becomes suspended vertically down from the switching track.
  • the switching track is designed to guide the railroad vehicle onto a second running track and place the railroad vehicle on the second running track.
  • the switching wheels are not activated and the railroad vehicle continues to travel on the same running track.
  • yet another mechanism for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks is provided.
  • the switching track is at the same level as the running track.
  • the gauge of the switching track and the running track are different.
  • the switching track can be narrower or broader than the running track.
  • the switching track and the running track run in parallel for some distance before the switching point and diverge beyond the switching point.
  • the switching track and running track run parallel to each other for some distance beyond the switching point.
  • the railroad vehicle When the switching track and switching wheels are engaged, the railroad vehicle is designed to disengage the primary running wheels from the running track.
  • the switching track is designed to guide the railroad vehicle to a second running track and place the railroad vehicle on the second running track.
  • the switching wheels When the railroad vehicle approaches a switching point and intends to not switch tracks, the switching wheels are not activated and the railroad vehicle continues to travel on the same running track.
  • yet another mechanism for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks is provided.
  • the switching track starts at the same level as the running track and slowly rises to a height where vehicles running on the running track can pass under the switching track.
  • the gauge of the switching track is broader than the running track.
  • the switching track and the running track run in parallel for some distance before the switching point and diverge beyond the switching point.
  • the switching track and running track run parallel to each other for some distance beyond the switching point.
  • the railroad vehicle When the switching track and switching wheels are engaged, the railroad vehicle is designed to disengage the primary running wheels from the running track.
  • the switching track is designed to guide the railroad vehicle to a second running track and place the railroad vehicle on the second running track.
  • the switching wheels When the railroad vehicle approaches a switching point and intends to not switch tracks, the switching wheels are not activated and the railroad vehicle continues to travel on the same running track.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an arrangement of running track and switching track with different gauges for enabling track switching for a railroad vehicle.
  • the system comprises a static switch with a dual guide system. Both guides are fixed mechanically and passive electromagnetically.
  • a first guide system, a running track 101 comprises a traditional parallel-rail system. The railroad vehicle generally travels on the running track.
  • a second guide system, a switching track 102 is an arrangement that is placed only near the switching points on the track network.
  • the switching track 102 comprises a parallel-rail system at a gauge different than the running track.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of track switching for a railroad vehicle using tracks of different gauges.
  • the switching track 102 acts as the track changing mechanism for the railroad vehicle by smoothly moving the railroad vehicle from one running track 101 to another running track 103 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a junction point for switching of a railroad vehicle from one track to another.
  • the present embodiment acts as a building block for a network of rails.
  • FIG. 4 a illustrates a bottom view of a railroad vehicle enabled with running wheels and switching wheels, according to an embodiment herein.
  • Each wagon of railroad vehicle is fitted with sets of running wheels 401 and switching wheels 402 .
  • FIG. 4 b and FIG. 4 c illustrate a side view of a railroad vehicle enabled with running wheels and switching wheels, according to an embodiment herein.
  • the running wheels have a fixed height relative to the rail car.
  • the switching wheels are protracted or retracted depending on whether the railcar intends to switch tracks or not switch tracks.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an arrangement of running track and switching track for enabling track switching for a railroad vehicle, according to an embodiment herein.
  • the system comprises a static switch with a dual guide system. Both guides are fixed through mechanical, physical or passive electromagnetic coupling.
  • a first guide system, a running track 501 comprises a traditional parallel-rail system. The railroad vehicle travels on the running track.
  • a second guide system, a switching track 502 is an arrangement that is placed only near the switching points on the running track.
  • the switching track 502 comprises a mono-rail or a parallel-rail system, where the switching track is elevated as compared to the running track 501 .
  • the switching track 502 acts as the track changing mechanism for the railroad vehicle by smoothly moving the railroad vehicle from one running track 501 to another running track. The switching mechanism is activated by user in the railroad vehicle when a switching is necessary.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a track switching for a railroad vehicle, enabled by an embodiment herein.
  • the system comprises a running track 501 , a switching track 502 and a railroad vehicle 601 .
  • the railroad vehicle 201 is equipped with running wheels 603 a, 603 b and switching wheels 604 a, 604 b.
  • the switching track 502 is elevated above the running tracks 501 and the railroad vehicle 601 running on it.
  • a user in the railroad vehicle is enabled to activate a one or more switching wheels 604 a, 604 b in the railroad vehicle 601 .
  • the switching wheels 604 a, 604 b are designed to get engaged to the switching track 502 when the switching wheels 604 a, 604 b are activated.
  • the railroad vehicle 601 is suspended vertically from the switching track 502 .
  • the switching track 502 is designed to guide the railroad vehicle 601 to a second running track and place the railroad vehicle on the second running track.
  • the switching wheels 604 a, 604 b are not activated and the railroad vehicle 601 continues to travel on the same running track.
  • a method for enabling a railroad vehicle to switch tracks comprises steps of providing a switching track comprising a set of static components, coupling a one or more switching wheels to at least one rail coach, the set of switching wheels arranged to run along the switching track, installing a switching mechanism in each rail coach of the railroad vehicle, the switching mechanism configured for controlling the movement of the switching wheels and optionally activating the switching mechanism so as facilitate engagement of the switching wheels with the switching track for carrying out a track changing operation for the railroad vehicle by disengaging the railroad vehicle from a first running track and engaging the railroad vehicle with a second running track.

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