Patent ID: 7300023
Filing Date: 2007-11-27
Classification: B61L

Abstract:
1. A machine for railway switching applications on a railroad bed, comprising: a casing, said casing being fixedly mounted on said railroad bed relative to all directions; a control rod adapted for sliding movement between two alternative positions relative to said casing, said control rod being connectable to at least one movable switching element of a railway switching application; a fixed plate, said fixed plate being fixedly mounted to said casing, said fixed plate having at least one fixed seat, said fixed seat being maintained in a fixed position relative to said casing; at least one operating pin slidably positioned in said control rod, said operating pin being adapted to selectively enter said at least one fixed seat to lock said control rod in either of said two positions relative to said casing; a sliding device, said sliding device having a housing; at least one slide mounted to said sliding device, said at least one slide contacting said control rod; at least one moving seat on said slide, said at least one moving seat being adapted to receive said at least one operating pin; and at least one operating rod extending from said sliding device, said sliding device being adapted for relative sliding movement between said housing and said operating rod, said sliding device being adapted to actuate movement of said at least one slide by any initiation of said relative sliding movement between said housing and said operating rod, and to selectively engage said operating pin with said at least one moving seat, for movement of said control rod, and to selectively engage said operating pin with said at least one fixed seat, for locking of said control rod.