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Abstract
System for conveying people along a self-contained track (7) which extends between two end stations (1, 2) and has at least one intermediate station (3, 4) situated between the end stations (1, 2), having traveling means, such as cablecars (6, 6a, 6b) or carriages, which can be moved along the track (7) by means of a self-contained traction cable (5), and having driving or deflecting pulleys (11, 21, 21a) for the traction cable (5) which are arranged in the end stations (1, 2), in which case the traveling means (6, 6a, 6b) are moved through the stations (1, 4) at such a speed that people can enter or leave them. In this arrangement, the at least one intermediate station (3, 4) is situated at an equal distance (d) from the respectively adjacent stations (1, 2), the traveling means (6, 6a, 6b), which are optionally arranged in groups, are coupled onto the traction cable (5) at distances (2d) from one another which are equal to twice the distance (d) of the stations (1, 2, 3, 4) from one another, and the subsections (71, 72) of the track (7) for traveling means (6, 6a, 6b) moving in opposed directions are situated only in the stations (1 to 4) at such a distance from one another that two traveling means (6, 6a, 6b) can move past each other (Fig. 1).
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, CA 02353294 2001-07-19 EQUIPMENT FOR RANSPORTING PERSONS
.he present inventicn relates to a system for conveying people along a self-contained track which extends between two end stations and has at least one intermediate station situated between the end stations, having traveling means, such as cableears or carriages, which can be moved along the track by means of a self-contained traction cable, and having driving or deflecting pulleys for the traction cable which are arranged in the end stations, in which case the traveling means are moved through the stations at such a speed that people can enter or leave them, Known systems of this type have a self-contained carriageway for traveling means which can be moved between the two end stations by means of a traction cable, in which case they are uncoupled from the traction cable in the end stations and, if the need arises, in intermediate stations situated between said end stations and are moved through the stations at such a speed that passengers can enter or leave them.
In these known systems the lanes for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated along the entire route at such a distance from one another that traveling means can meet at any location on the track and can pass one another. This is required, since, in the known systems, firstly the intermediate stations are Situated at any desired locations which are suitable for them for topographical or traffic-engineering reasons, and since, secondly, the traveling means Gre coupled onto the traction cable in accordance with the demand, in which case only the minimum distance required between them has to be observed. However, there is the requirement here for traveling means~moving in opposed directions to be able to move past one another at every point on the track.
_ Tris requirement means that at every point on the track the entire system has to be of approximately twice the width of the width required for a traveling means. This requirement necessitates, however, a predetermined space requirement along the entire route of the system, which space requirement causes a high financial outlay, particularly in the case of engineering structures, such as bridges or tunnel systems.
In contrast, the present invention is based on the object of providing a system of this type in which the space requirement is reduced without the conveying capacity thereof being reduced as a result, which means a decisive reduction in particular in the financial outlay required for engineering structures. According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the at least one intermediate station is 20 situated at an equal distance from the respectively adjacent stations, in that the traveling means, which axe optionally arranged in groups, are coupled onto the traction cable at distances from one another which are equal to twice the distance of the stations from one another, and in that the 25 tracks for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated only in the stations at such a distance from one another that two traveling means can move past each other.
By virtue of the fact that the at least one intermediate 30 station is situated at an equal distance from the respectively adjacent stations, namely the end stations and further intermediate stations, and the traveling means are coupled onto the traction cable at a distance which is equal to twice the distance of the stations from one another, it ie ensured , CA 02353294 2001-07-19 ' that the traveling means only ever meet in the stations in which the tracks for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated at such a distance from one another that the traveling means can move past one another.
In order to make it possible for the passengers to enter or leave the traveling means in the stations, according to a first embodiment the traction cable is moved at a changing speed, in which case the traveling means are moved through the IO stations at a low speed and are moved along the stretches situated between the said stations at a speed which is substantially increased with respect thereto, the traveling means remaining coupled onto the traction cable in the 6tations. As an alternative to this, in the end stations devices can be provided for uncoupling the traveling means from the traction cable, for moving said traveling means through the end stations and for subsequently coupling them onto the traction cable.
20 _Tn contrast, according to a second embodiment the traction cable is always moved at a uniform speed and devices are provided in all the stations for uncoupling the traveling means from the traction cable, for moving the traveling means through the stations and for subsequently coupling the 25 traveling means onto the traction cable.
Hy means of both these embodiments it is ensured that traveling means moving in opposed directions only meet in the stations in which the tracks are situated at such a distance 30 from one another that the traveling means can move past one another.
In the at least one middle station the platform for the people is preferably situated between the two sections of the track ~ for traveling means moving in opposed directions, whereas in the end stations the platforms for the passengers are situated radially outside the track which is guided in said end stations in a partially circular form.
The track of a system of this type can be formed by a rail along which the traveling means can be moved, ir_ which case they can be designed in particular as cablecars which can be moved by means of a cradle. However, the track can also be formed by carriageways along which the traveling means, which are designed as carriages, can be moved, A system according to the invention differs decisively from known systems, in which two carriages meet in the middle region of the system, by the fact that the traveling means are kept continuously in circulation at changing speeds by means of a self-contained traction cable, in which case any desired member of intermediate stations can be provided. Limitations exist only to the effect that the number of the traveling means and the number of groups of directly adjoining traveling means have to be equal tv half the number of the entry and exit points, and that the entry and the exit points have to be situated at equal distances from one another.
A system according to the invention is explained in greater detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the drawing, in which:
Fig. 1 shows a system according to the invention in four phases I, II, III and IV of the service, in a schematic illustration, Figs 2 and 2a show a first end station of this system, in side view and in plan view, Figs 3 and 3a show an intermediate station of this system, in plan view, ~ige ~ and 4a show the second end station of this system, ir.
side view and in plan view, and Figs 5, 5a, 5b show three locations of this system, in each case in end view.
As is apparent from Fig. 1, a system of this type comprises a first end station 1, a second end station 2 and two intermediate stations 3 and 4 which are situated between the end stations 1 and 2. Driving pulleys or defecting pulleys 11 and 21 are situated in the end stations ~ and 2 and are intended for a self-contained traction cable 5 onto which traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can be coupled enabling them to be moved along a self-contained track 7. The track 7 comprises two subsections 71 and 72 which run approximately parallel over the route and are intended for the traveling means. In this case, these subsections 71 and 72 are situated only in the stations 1 to 4 at such a distance from one another that traveling means moving in opposite directions can be moved past one another, Accordingly, these subsections 71 and 72 are situated Bo closely together between the stations 1 to 4 that traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can in each case only be moved in one direction. In order to make possible this structural design it is necessary for the stations 1 to a to be sifiuated at a fixed distance d from one another in each case and for successive traveling means to always be situated at the distance 2d from one another.
This system is operated such that at the beginning (phase I) a first group of the traveling means 6 is situated in the first ~ end station 1 and that the two other groups of traveling means 6a and 6b are situated in the middle station 4.
During movement of the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b in the ._ direction or the arrows a and b said traveling means pass ontc the sections situated between the stations 1 to 4, where the traveling means 6 and 6a then meet each other in the middle station 3 in which the subsections 7I and 72 of the track 7 are situated at such a distance from one another that the 0 traveling means can move past one another. At the same time, the traveling means 6b pass into the second end station 2 (phase II). The traveling means 6a then pass into the first end station 1 and the traveling means 6 and 6b meet one another in the second middle station 4 (phase III). Finally, the traveling means 6a and 6b meet one another in the first middle station 3 and the traveling means 6 pass into the second end station 2 (phase IV).
The traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are guided through the 20 stations 1 to 4 at such a speed that passengers can enter or leave them. The movement of the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b takes place in this case either by virtue of the fact that the traction cable 5 is moved at changing speed to the effect that the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are moved through the 25 stations at a relatively low speed of approximately 0.3 m/eec and thereafter the speed is increased to up to 10 m/sec. In this embodiment, the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b remain clamped onto the traction cable 5 in the stations.
As an alternative to this, the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can be uncoupled from the traction cable 5 in the two end stations 1 and 2, in which case they are moved along circulating rails by conveying wheels in these stations.
.he present inventicn relates to a system for conveying people along a self-contained track which extends between two end stations and has at least one intermediate station situated between the end stations, having traveling means, such as cableears or carriages, which can be moved along the track by means of a self-contained traction cable, and having driving or deflecting pulleys for the traction cable which are arranged in the end stations, in which case the traveling means are moved through the stations at such a speed that people can enter or leave them, Known systems of this type have a self-contained carriageway for traveling means which can be moved between the two end stations by means of a traction cable, in which case they are uncoupled from the traction cable in the end stations and, if the need arises, in intermediate stations situated between said end stations and are moved through the stations at such a speed that passengers can enter or leave them.
In these known systems the lanes for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated along the entire route at such a distance from one another that traveling means can meet at any location on the track and can pass one another. This is required, since, in the known systems, firstly the intermediate stations are Situated at any desired locations which are suitable for them for topographical or traffic-engineering reasons, and since, secondly, the traveling means Gre coupled onto the traction cable in accordance with the demand, in which case only the minimum distance required between them has to be observed. However, there is the requirement here for traveling means~moving in opposed directions to be able to move past one another at every point on the track.
_ Tris requirement means that at every point on the track the entire system has to be of approximately twice the width of the width required for a traveling means. This requirement necessitates, however, a predetermined space requirement along the entire route of the system, which space requirement causes a high financial outlay, particularly in the case of engineering structures, such as bridges or tunnel systems.
In contrast, the present invention is based on the object of providing a system of this type in which the space requirement is reduced without the conveying capacity thereof being reduced as a result, which means a decisive reduction in particular in the financial outlay required for engineering structures. According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the at least one intermediate station is 20 situated at an equal distance from the respectively adjacent stations, in that the traveling means, which axe optionally arranged in groups, are coupled onto the traction cable at distances from one another which are equal to twice the distance of the stations from one another, and in that the 25 tracks for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated only in the stations at such a distance from one another that two traveling means can move past each other.
By virtue of the fact that the at least one intermediate 30 station is situated at an equal distance from the respectively adjacent stations, namely the end stations and further intermediate stations, and the traveling means are coupled onto the traction cable at a distance which is equal to twice the distance of the stations from one another, it ie ensured , CA 02353294 2001-07-19 ' that the traveling means only ever meet in the stations in which the tracks for traveling means moving in opposed directions are situated at such a distance from one another that the traveling means can move past one another.
In order to make it possible for the passengers to enter or leave the traveling means in the stations, according to a first embodiment the traction cable is moved at a changing speed, in which case the traveling means are moved through the IO stations at a low speed and are moved along the stretches situated between the said stations at a speed which is substantially increased with respect thereto, the traveling means remaining coupled onto the traction cable in the 6tations. As an alternative to this, in the end stations devices can be provided for uncoupling the traveling means from the traction cable, for moving said traveling means through the end stations and for subsequently coupling them onto the traction cable.
20 _Tn contrast, according to a second embodiment the traction cable is always moved at a uniform speed and devices are provided in all the stations for uncoupling the traveling means from the traction cable, for moving the traveling means through the stations and for subsequently coupling the 25 traveling means onto the traction cable.
Hy means of both these embodiments it is ensured that traveling means moving in opposed directions only meet in the stations in which the tracks are situated at such a distance 30 from one another that the traveling means can move past one another.
In the at least one middle station the platform for the people is preferably situated between the two sections of the track ~ for traveling means moving in opposed directions, whereas in the end stations the platforms for the passengers are situated radially outside the track which is guided in said end stations in a partially circular form.
The track of a system of this type can be formed by a rail along which the traveling means can be moved, ir_ which case they can be designed in particular as cablecars which can be moved by means of a cradle. However, the track can also be formed by carriageways along which the traveling means, which are designed as carriages, can be moved, A system according to the invention differs decisively from known systems, in which two carriages meet in the middle region of the system, by the fact that the traveling means are kept continuously in circulation at changing speeds by means of a self-contained traction cable, in which case any desired member of intermediate stations can be provided. Limitations exist only to the effect that the number of the traveling means and the number of groups of directly adjoining traveling means have to be equal tv half the number of the entry and exit points, and that the entry and the exit points have to be situated at equal distances from one another.
A system according to the invention is explained in greater detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the drawing, in which:
Fig. 1 shows a system according to the invention in four phases I, II, III and IV of the service, in a schematic illustration, Figs 2 and 2a show a first end station of this system, in side view and in plan view, Figs 3 and 3a show an intermediate station of this system, in plan view, ~ige ~ and 4a show the second end station of this system, ir.
side view and in plan view, and Figs 5, 5a, 5b show three locations of this system, in each case in end view.
As is apparent from Fig. 1, a system of this type comprises a first end station 1, a second end station 2 and two intermediate stations 3 and 4 which are situated between the end stations 1 and 2. Driving pulleys or defecting pulleys 11 and 21 are situated in the end stations ~ and 2 and are intended for a self-contained traction cable 5 onto which traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can be coupled enabling them to be moved along a self-contained track 7. The track 7 comprises two subsections 71 and 72 which run approximately parallel over the route and are intended for the traveling means. In this case, these subsections 71 and 72 are situated only in the stations 1 to 4 at such a distance from one another that traveling means moving in opposite directions can be moved past one another, Accordingly, these subsections 71 and 72 are situated Bo closely together between the stations 1 to 4 that traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can in each case only be moved in one direction. In order to make possible this structural design it is necessary for the stations 1 to a to be sifiuated at a fixed distance d from one another in each case and for successive traveling means to always be situated at the distance 2d from one another.
This system is operated such that at the beginning (phase I) a first group of the traveling means 6 is situated in the first ~ end station 1 and that the two other groups of traveling means 6a and 6b are situated in the middle station 4.
During movement of the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b in the ._ direction or the arrows a and b said traveling means pass ontc the sections situated between the stations 1 to 4, where the traveling means 6 and 6a then meet each other in the middle station 3 in which the subsections 7I and 72 of the track 7 are situated at such a distance from one another that the 0 traveling means can move past one another. At the same time, the traveling means 6b pass into the second end station 2 (phase II). The traveling means 6a then pass into the first end station 1 and the traveling means 6 and 6b meet one another in the second middle station 4 (phase III). Finally, the traveling means 6a and 6b meet one another in the first middle station 3 and the traveling means 6 pass into the second end station 2 (phase IV).
The traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are guided through the 20 stations 1 to 4 at such a speed that passengers can enter or leave them. The movement of the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b takes place in this case either by virtue of the fact that the traction cable 5 is moved at changing speed to the effect that the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are moved through the 25 stations at a relatively low speed of approximately 0.3 m/eec and thereafter the speed is increased to up to 10 m/sec. In this embodiment, the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b remain clamped onto the traction cable 5 in the stations.
As an alternative to this, the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b can be uncoupled from the traction cable 5 in the two end stations 1 and 2, in which case they are moved along circulating rails by conveying wheels in these stations.
According to one design variant, the traction cable 5 is kept circulating at a constant speed of, for example, 8 m/sec and the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are uncoupled from the traction cable 5 in all of the stations and are moved by conveying wheels through the stations I and 4 at the required speed so as to enable the passengers to enter or leave them.
They are then re-coupled onto the traction cable 5 and moved along the track 7.
A decisive factor for this operation ie that all of the stations 1 to 4 are situated at a given distance d from one another and that it is ensured that the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are coupled onto the traction cable 5 in such a manner that they are situated at the distance 2d ~rom one another.
l5 The construction of the stations is explained in greater detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment. Ae is apparent from Figs 2 and 2a, in the first end station 1, a circulating rail 12 is provided outside the cable pulley 11 and along said rail a =first group of traveling means, which are formed by cablecars 6, are moved through this end station 1, in which case they are uncoupled from the traction cable 5.
Situated outBide the circulating rail 12 is a platform 15 via which the passengers leave the station or pass to the cablecars 6.
Figs 3 and 3a illustrate the middle station 4 in which the second and third group of cablecare 6a and 6b are situated.
Situated between the two sections 71 and 72 of the track, which sections in this station 4 are Situated at such a great distance that the cablecars 6a and 6b which are moving in opposed directions can move past one another, is a platform Q5 via which the passengers enter the cablecare 6a and 6b or leave them.
_7_ Furthermore, Figs a and 4a illustrate the second end station 2 and in order to obtain the required traction two cable-driving pulleys 21 and 21a and a mating pulley 21b, around which the traction cable 5 is guided, are provided therein. Also in the second end station 2 the cablecars 6b are uncoupled from the traction cable 5 and are moved through this station 2 along a circulating rail 22. A platform 25 is situated outside the path of movement of the cablecars 6b.
Fige 5 and 5a illustrate the subsections of the track 7, which are formed by rails 71 and 72, outside said stations. As is apparent from these figures, the rails 71 and 72 are supported by frame-shaped supports 75 whose clear width is so small that just a single cablecar 6 or 6a is able to pass between them.
In contrast, in the middle stations, one of which is illustrated in Fig. 5b, the rails 71 and 72 are situated at a sufficiently great distance from one another that two cablecars 6 and 6b moving in opposed directions pass by one another and in which case the platform 45 ie situated between them.
The traveling means may be designed as cablecars which have a traveling mechanism which can be moved along a rail or a cable. The traveling means may also be designed as carriages which can be moved along carriageways. In addition, the traveling means can be arranged individually in each case or in groups, Both the traveling mechanisms of the eableears and the carriages are designed with controllable clamping devices by means of which they can be coupled onto the traction cable.
The system according to the invention achieves a decisive reduction in the coat of the construction without necessitating a restriction in operation as a result.
The variant in which the cablecars 6,.6a and 6b are uncoupled from the traction cable 5 in the end stations 1 and 2 and are guided through the stations along guide rails is therefore advantageous, since in this case cable-deflecting pulleys of relatively email diameter can be used. Since ~n the case of cable-deflecting pulleys of this type smaller torques occur than in the case of cable-deflecting pulleys of large diameter, relatively small gear mechanisms can also be used.
In order to obtain the required traction, two coaxial driving pulleys and G mating pulley assigned to them are provided. A
further advantage of the movement of the cars in the stations along guide rails arranged radially outside the cable-deflecting pulleys resides in the fact that substantially more apace is available as a result for the passengers when leaving __ or entering the care.
They are then re-coupled onto the traction cable 5 and moved along the track 7.
A decisive factor for this operation ie that all of the stations 1 to 4 are situated at a given distance d from one another and that it is ensured that the traveling means 6, 6a and 6b are coupled onto the traction cable 5 in such a manner that they are situated at the distance 2d ~rom one another.
l5 The construction of the stations is explained in greater detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment. Ae is apparent from Figs 2 and 2a, in the first end station 1, a circulating rail 12 is provided outside the cable pulley 11 and along said rail a =first group of traveling means, which are formed by cablecars 6, are moved through this end station 1, in which case they are uncoupled from the traction cable 5.
Situated outBide the circulating rail 12 is a platform 15 via which the passengers leave the station or pass to the cablecars 6.
Figs 3 and 3a illustrate the middle station 4 in which the second and third group of cablecare 6a and 6b are situated.
Situated between the two sections 71 and 72 of the track, which sections in this station 4 are Situated at such a great distance that the cablecars 6a and 6b which are moving in opposed directions can move past one another, is a platform Q5 via which the passengers enter the cablecare 6a and 6b or leave them.
_7_ Furthermore, Figs a and 4a illustrate the second end station 2 and in order to obtain the required traction two cable-driving pulleys 21 and 21a and a mating pulley 21b, around which the traction cable 5 is guided, are provided therein. Also in the second end station 2 the cablecars 6b are uncoupled from the traction cable 5 and are moved through this station 2 along a circulating rail 22. A platform 25 is situated outside the path of movement of the cablecars 6b.
Fige 5 and 5a illustrate the subsections of the track 7, which are formed by rails 71 and 72, outside said stations. As is apparent from these figures, the rails 71 and 72 are supported by frame-shaped supports 75 whose clear width is so small that just a single cablecar 6 or 6a is able to pass between them.
In contrast, in the middle stations, one of which is illustrated in Fig. 5b, the rails 71 and 72 are situated at a sufficiently great distance from one another that two cablecars 6 and 6b moving in opposed directions pass by one another and in which case the platform 45 ie situated between them.
The traveling means may be designed as cablecars which have a traveling mechanism which can be moved along a rail or a cable. The traveling means may also be designed as carriages which can be moved along carriageways. In addition, the traveling means can be arranged individually in each case or in groups, Both the traveling mechanisms of the eableears and the carriages are designed with controllable clamping devices by means of which they can be coupled onto the traction cable.
The system according to the invention achieves a decisive reduction in the coat of the construction without necessitating a restriction in operation as a result.
The variant in which the cablecars 6,.6a and 6b are uncoupled from the traction cable 5 in the end stations 1 and 2 and are guided through the stations along guide rails is therefore advantageous, since in this case cable-deflecting pulleys of relatively email diameter can be used. Since ~n the case of cable-deflecting pulleys of this type smaller torques occur than in the case of cable-deflecting pulleys of large diameter, relatively small gear mechanisms can also be used.
In order to obtain the required traction, two coaxial driving pulleys and G mating pulley assigned to them are provided. A
further advantage of the movement of the cars in the stations along guide rails arranged radially outside the cable-deflecting pulleys resides in the fact that substantially more apace is available as a result for the passengers when leaving __ or entering the care.
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1. An installation for conveying persons along an endless track extending between two end stations, having at least one intermediate station located between the end stations, having movable operating units, such as aerial cableway cabins or carriages, movable along the track by an endless hauling cable, having drive or deflection sheaves arranged in the end stations for the hauling cable, the movable operating units being moved through the stations at such a speed that they may be boarded or left by the persons, characterised in that an intermediate station is located at an equal distance from the respectively adjacent end or intermediate station, in that the movable operating units, which may be arranged in groups, are coupled to the hauling cable at distances from one another which are equal to twice the distance of the stations from one another and in that sections of the track for movable operating units moving in opposite directions are so spaced from one another only in the stations that two movable operating units may move past one another.
2. The installation according to claim 1, wherein the hauling cable is moved at a varying speed, wherein the movable operating units are moved through the stations at a low speed and along sections therebetween at a substantially higher speed relative thereto, and the movable operating units are coupled to the hauling cable in the intermediate stations.
3. The installation according to claim 2, wherein devices are provided in the end stations for uncoupling the movable operating units from the hauling cable, for movement thereof through the end stations and for subsequent coupling to the hauling cable.
4. The installation according to claim 1, wherein the hauling cable is moved at a uniform speed and devices are provided in all the stations for uncoupling the movable operating units from the hauling cable, for moving the movable operating units through the stations and for subsequent coupling of the movable operating units to the hauling cable.
5. The installation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, in the intermediate station platforms for the persons are located between the two sections of the track for movable operating units moving in opposite directions.
6. The installation according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, in the end stations platforms for passengers are located radially outside the track guided therein in the form of a segment of a circle.
7. The installation according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the track takes the form of a rail, along which the movable operating units may travel.
8. The installation according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the track takes the form of a carriageway, along which the movable operating units may travel.
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