MODULAR TRACK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BAR

Abstract

The invention refers to an adjustment bar for modular track switch, according to this invention, it consists of an elongated bar body, transversally placed underneath the track switch points, which comprises two fixation elements on specific areas to be fixed, through fixation means, to the inner section of the plate of every track switch point, in order to maintain a constant separation of such pair of points, within a track switch assembly. Such elongated bar body must include, at least on one end, some boreholes for the insertion of fixation means to fix such end of the adjustment bar to an actuation bar, connected to a switch shaft to allow the mechanical activation to pull or push such actuation bar to move the points.

Claims

1. An adjustment bar for modular track switch, formed by switch points, support rails, fixed rails and core, characterized by that adjustment bar for modular track switch consisting of an elongated bar body transversally placed underneath the switch points, which comprises two fixation elements on specific areas to be fixed through fixation means to the middle area of the plate of every switch point. Such elongated bar body must include, at least on one end, a borehole for the insertion of fixation means to fix the end of such adjustment bar to an actuation bar connected to a switch shaft for mechanical actuation to pull or push such actuation bar to move the switch points through such adjustment bar.

2. The adjustment bar for modular track switch, according to claim 1, characterized by such adjustment bar for modular track switch being divided into two sections that are interconnected through a connection element placed between the two switch points, which include length adjustment elements to adjust the length of such adjustment bar. Thus, the clearance distance of such pair of points must be optimal.

3. The adjustment bar for modular track switch, according to claim 1, characterized by a second tie rod, with the same characteristics as the adjustment bar, being fixed to both track switch points to maintain the proper clearance between both points and allow them to move simultaneously.

Description

BRIEF PICTURE DESCRIPTION

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a the upper part of a pair of track switch points with the adjustment bar of this invention fixed to such points and a tie rod, identical to such adjustment bar, also fixed to such points.

[0023] FIG. 2 shows an upper view of a pair of track switch points with the adjustment bar of this invention fixed to such points and a tie rod, identical to such adjustment bar, also fixed to such points.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a frontal view of a pair of track switch points with the adjustment bar of this invention fixed to such points and to an actuation bar connected to a switch shaft for railways.

[0025] To better understand this invention, a detailed description of some of the modalities thereof is found below, accompanied by pictures, of an illustrative but not restrictive nature, attached to this description.

DETAILED INVENTION DESCRIPTION

[0026] The characteristic details of the adjustment bar for modular track switch are clearly shown in the description below, and in the illustrative pictures attached, using the same reference items to indicate the same components.

[0027] Regarding FIGS. 1 to 3, the adjustment bar (1) for modular track switch consists of an elongated bar body (1a) transversally placed underneath the switch points (2, 3) of the railway, which comprises two fixation elements (4, 5) in specific areas to be fixed through fixation means (not shown) to the inner part of the plate (6, 7) of every switch point (2, 3) of the railway, in order to maintain a constant clearance between such switch points (2, 3) within a track switch assembly. Such elongated bar body (1a) must include, at least on one end, some boreholes (8) for the insertion of fixation means (9) to fix such end of the adjustment bar (1) to an actuation bar (10) connected to a switch shaft (11) to allow the mechanical activation to pull or push the switch points (2, 3) through such adjustment bar (1).

[0028] Such elongated bar body (1a) that defines such adjustment bar (1) for modular track switch, is divided into two sections (x, y), which are interconnected through a connection element (12) in the middle area, placed between the two switch points (2, 3), which include length adjustment elements (13) to adjust the length of such adjustment bar (1) for modular track switch. Thus, the clearance distance of such pair of switch points (2, 3) must be optimal.

[0029] A second tie rod (14) with the same features as the adjustment bar is fixed to both track switch points to maintain the appropriate clearance between both switch points (2, 3), and allow these to move simultaneously.

[0030] FIG. 3 shows the support rails (15) on which the switch points act (2, 3); when connecting the adjustment bar (1) to the actuation bar (10), which is connected to the switch shaft (11) to allow the mechanical activation to push such actuation bar (10) to move the switch points (2, 3) through such adjustment bar (1).

[0031] The invention has been described enough for a person with average knowledge on the matter to be able to reproduce and obtain the results mentioned in this invention. Nevertheless, any person with skills in the technical field corresponding to the invention herein can be able to make adjustments, which are not mentioned in the request herein. Nevertheless, if the application of these modifications in a certain structure, or in the manufacturing process thereof, the matters claimed in the following claims are required, such structures must be included within the scope of the invention.