Railway switches and signals – Electric actuation – Motor systems
Patent
1994-08-30
1995-11-28
Huppert, Michael S.
Railway switches and signals
Electric actuation
Motor systems
246411, 246476, B61L 506
Patent
active
054700353
ABSTRACT:
An electrical railroad switch stand is disclosed in which a handle connected to a switching device is moved between a first position and a second position by use of an actuator powered by a motor. The direction of rotation of the shaft of the motor is controlled to control the position of the handle. Lights are provided to indicate the status of the switching device.
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Huppert Michael S.
Lowe Scott L.
National Trackwork, Inc.
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