Ordinary single-opening turnouts are common equipment in railway transportation, which is used to realize the switching of trains between different tracks.
This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the inspection of ordinary single-open turnouts, including its structure, inspection methods, common faults and treatment methods, etc., to help readers better understand and apply the equipment.
1.Structural Analysis:
The ordinary single-open turnout is composed of a heart rail, an energy rail, and a road case.
The heart rail is the main rail of the turnout, the energy rail is the auxiliary rail used to support the running train, and the track case is responsible for connecting the heart rail and the energy rail.
The key parts of the turnout include a drawbar, a cross crossing, a positioning rod and the corresponding control device.
2.Inspection Method:
1) Visual inspection:
Check whether the appearance of the turnout is intact and whether there is obvious damage, deformation or rust.
2) Fixed check:
Check whether the fixing screws and bolts of the turnout are tightened, and whether they are loose or missing.
3) Measurement check:
Use measuring instruments to check whether the parameters such as the track gauge, the height difference of the track surface, and the vertical error between the center line of the center rail and the center line of the energy rail meet the requirements.
4) Exercise Check:
Pull the drawbar to observe whether the switching action of the turnout is flexible and whether there is any stuck or abnormal phenomenon.
3.Common faults and solutions:
1) Loose towbar:
Inspect and tighten loose nuts.
2) Crossover Damage:
Replace worn or broken crossovers.
3) Failure of turnout control mechanism:
Check that the electrical connections are working properly, fix electrical faults or replace damaged controls.
4.Notes:
1) Regular inspection:
Carry out regular inspections on ordinary single-open turnouts, pay attention to finding and dealing with potential faults in a timely manner, and ensure the normal operation of turnouts.
2) Keep it clean:
Regularly clean up the debris and dust on the turnout to avoid affecting the normal use of the turnout.
3) Keep lubricated:
Lubricate the critical parts of the turnout properly to reduce friction and wear.
Summary: As an indispensable equipment in railway transportation, the normal operation of ordinary single-open turnouts is very important for the safe operation of trains.
Through regular inspection and maintenance, the performance and reliability of the turnouts can be guaranteed, contributing to safe and efficient rail transportation.
It is hoped that the content of this article can help readers to further understand and understand ordinary single turnouts.