DEVICE TO MOVE RAILWAY VEHICLE FROM ONE TRACK ON ANOTHER PARALLEL TRACK Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B61J1/10 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises trench (1) arranged perpendicular to stationary tracks (2), and transfer platform (3) fitted in aforesaid trench in its lengthwise direction with transverse parallel sections (4) of track. Aforesaid platform is mounted on supports to move on their top parts (6) along the trench. The said supports represent posts (7) whereto the support top part is pivoted. Aforesaid posts are furnished with hydraulic jacks (9) designed to vary post height and to lift the platform inclined to whatever side of the trench. Platform drive is mounted behind it and in the trench and comprises reversing geared motor (12) articulated with shaft (13) arranged perpendicular to the platform lengthwise axis and running in bearings (15) on posts (14). Proposed device comprises also, toothed racks (16) attached onto the platform lower surface in parallel to its lengthwise axis, and gears (17) fitted on the shaft to come in mesh with appropriate toothed rack.

EFFECT: simplified and intensified shunting operations in moving railway vehicles from one track onto another parallel track.

7 cl, 5 dwg