公开(公告)号：US20070102592A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11272336

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: Michael Ashton

Inventor： Michael Ashton

IPC: B61L5/12 ,  G08G1/095

CPC classification number: B61L5/1872

Abstract: This invention is a railroad wayside signal system positioned adjacent to a railroad track that comprises a mast that is attached to a support structure in an upright position. A signal head having one or more signal lights is mounted to the mast such that a locomotive operator in an approaching locomotive can see the signal lights. The mast pivots with respect to the support structure between the upright position and a substantially horizontal position for maintaining and/or aligning the signal head and signal lights. The signal system may also be equipped with one or more actuators operatively connected to the signal head. A remote control unit is placed in communication with the actuators, and the remote control has an input mechanism for inputting a command representative of a direction of rotation of the signal head. The remote control also generates a signal in response to the input command that is representative of one or more directions of rotation.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种位于铁路轨道附近的铁路路边信号系统，其包括以直立位置附接到支撑结构的桅杆。 具有一个或多个信号灯的信号头安装到桅杆上，使得接近的机车中的机车操作者可以看到信号灯。 桅杆相对于直立位置和基本上水平的位置之间的支撑结构枢转，用于维持和/或对准信号头和信号灯。 信号系统还可以配备有可操作地连接到信号头的一个或多个致动器。 远程控制单元被放置为与致动器通信，并且遥控器具有用于输入表示信号头的旋转方向的命令的输入机构。 遥控器还响应于代表一个或多个旋转方向的输入命令产生信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060251454A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11270993

申请日：2005-11-12

Applicant: Michael Ashton ,  Paul Keck

Inventor： Michael Ashton ,  Paul Keck

IPC: B41J19/64

CPC classification number: B61L5/1863

Abstract: A railroad wayside signal cantilever (10) including an arm (22) with a signal mounting apparatus (28) that provides a degree of horizontal movement of the signal (26) relative to the cantilever mast (12). The available range of locations for securing the signal on the arm is sufficiently broad to allow a single cantilever design to be used for a wide range of site-specific locations. An extendable catwalk railing (54) is provided to accommodate movement of the signal without creating an unsafe gap between the railing and the signal.

Abstract translation: 包括具有信号安装装置（28）的臂（22）的铁路路边信号悬臂（10），其提供信号（26）相对于悬臂桅杆（12）的水平移动程度。 用于固定臂上的信号的位置的可用范围足够宽，以允许单个悬臂设计用于广泛的位置特定位置。 提供可延伸的走道栏杆（54）以适应信号的移动，而不会在栏杆和信号之间产生不安全的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20050236526A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US11005894

申请日：2004-12-06

Applicant: John Dowell ,  Charles Crawford ,  Maurizio Biagiotti ,  Michael Ashton ,  Edward Croteau ,  Wallace Catanach

Inventor： John Dowell ,  Charles Crawford ,  Maurizio Biagiotti ,  Michael Ashton ,  Edward Croteau ,  Wallace Catanach

IPC: B67D7/76 ,  B61L5/02 ,  B61L5/06 ,  B61L5/10 ,  B67D7/80 ,  E01B7/00

CPC classification number: B61L5/065

Abstract: A control mechanism for moving switch points on a railroad track, having a drive screw driven by a motor, a traveling block moving along the drive screw to position the switch points, an end stop on the drive screw for limiting movement of the traveling block, a hand crank for manually turning the drive screw, and a torque limiting clutch on the hand crank.

Abstract translation: 一种用于移动铁路轨道上的切换点的控制机构，具有由马达驱动的驱动螺杆，沿着驱动螺杆移动以定位切换点的行进块，用于限制行驶块的运动的驱动螺杆上的止挡件， 用于手动转动驱动螺杆的手柄和手柄上的转矩限制离合器。