EP0877695B1 - Method of checking train-announcement data sets concerning the composition of a vehicle assembly - Google Patents

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EP0877695B1
EP0877695B1 EP96904715A EP96904715A EP0877695B1 EP 0877695 B1 EP0877695 B1 EP 0877695B1 EP 96904715 A EP96904715 A EP 96904715A EP 96904715 A EP96904715 A EP 96904715A EP 0877695 B1 EP0877695 B1 EP 0877695B1
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  • the task in shunting technology is from an upstream one Starting point arriving vehicle associations according to given Introduce dismantling regulations into new associations.
  • a train can be divided into hierarchical units, the most comprehensive unit from the train (possibly with Locomotive), a subset of free running cars and the smallest unit to be handled from a single vehicle (Carriage) exists.
  • the individual As is known, the composition of the vehicle associations can be: the respective Ranagierort be announced. You can do this Registration records from the location of the original vehicle formation about the stations that the vehicle association on passed through on its way to the shunting location or be determined in an upstream station.
  • DE-A1-29 31 085 describes a device for ascertaining the number of axles from not having an effective identifier equipped vehicles in an association with other, with vehicles equipped with effective identifiers.
  • the determination the number of axles of a vehicle group is a first essential criterion for the identification of a vehicle group.
  • this procedure only allows for itself a limited identification so that a significant The residual risk of misidentification remains.
  • Misidentified Associations can, however, have an incorrect pre-registration record assigned, which is then an incorrect Disassembly caused. Any necessary correction is then included considerable cost and time involved.
  • DD-A1-229 657 describes a method for determining the Number of vehicles, the center distances, the individual vehicle lengths and the total length of a vehicle association. there are made by means of two track switching devices, which are in a smaller one Distance as the smallest center distance of a bogie are arranged from the average axis speeds and the time intervals between passing the Track switching devices determines the center distances. The so determined Center distances are used to determine the vehicle type predefined type-specific reference values are compared.
  • EP-A2-0 433 756 is a system for control and Monitoring of freight cars is known, with each individual freight car with an individual identifier Is provided.
  • This system allows a clear one Identification of the smallest subunit (single vehicle) and thus a very high probability of identification, however, the equipment of all vehicles is an existing one Vehicle fleets with suitable individual identification marks not justifiable from an economic point of view and also not suddenly possible.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide of a procedure for checking records, the with regard to its security of assignment of eligible Pre-registration data for the vehicle group under consideration significantly improved and with a small number of individually identifiable individual vehicles is practicable, especially during an introductory and conversion phase on individual identification marks or in the case frequent failure of other suitable identification methods.
  • the procedure is also intended to control the pre-registration records allow.
  • the method according to the invention thus allows one gradual introduction of individual identification, even a low level of equipment is a significant one Increasing the security of the identification of a vehicle association allowed. It also allows procedures to be introduced to identify individual vehicles, their typical Error rate excludes a single application.
  • the individual vehicles are preferably with individual identification marks equipped and automatically identifiable.
  • a particularly advantageous way of determining the configuration is that the configuration regarding the number of axles and the axle spacings is determined.
  • the one from it derivable recognition criteria can be based on a advantageous embodiment of the invention thereby improve that additionally the wagon order determines and uses becomes.
  • a particularly robust and reliable identification of the Individual vehicles is after an advantageous training Invention possible in that as a vehicle-specific identifier a surface wave reflector is used which is derived from the essay "THE INTELLIGENT GÜTERWAGEN ", R. Grolms and M. Jung in transport and handling technology, 54-1994 is known.
  • An alternative identification principle is the video identification of the individual wagon numbers, advantageously already an identifiability of a z. B. because of pollution Wagon numbers) comparatively small number of individual vehicles is sufficient.
  • FIG. 1 shows a large number of vehicle groups VB1, VB2, VB3, VB4 to VBn, their configurations previously by association determined and each in the form of pre-registration records VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4 to VMn are represented.
  • the configurations can in the original formation of vehicle associations recorded and according to the route of the vehicle associations from station be forwarded to station or for example in a detection station upstream of a shunting system RA is to be included.
  • Each vehicle association VB1 bis VBn contains at least one single vehicle at any point EF1, EF2, EF3, EF4 to EFn, which are identified by an individual identifier IK1 to IKn individually identifiable is. Contains the identifier (e.g.
  • IK1 Information about the car type and the car number, so that each Single vehicle EF is clearly specified.
  • the identifier further information e.g. B. about the content, the starting point and the destination of the individual vehicle (e.g. EF1) or its vehicle association (e.g. VB1).
  • the pre-registration data records VM1 to VMn contain information on the Center distance AA. This information is simplified in Figure 1 as Measured numbers are given, the respective relative distance Specify neighboring axes. For example, the distance is of the first axles A11, A12 of the first vehicle F11 in Vehicle association VB1 "3" and the distance of the last axis A12 of the first vehicle to the first axis A13 of the following vehicle F12 "2". The other center distances are in a corresponding manner for the vehicle association VB1 and for all others Vehicle associations determined. In addition, the car ends WE (carriage order) determined in the direction of travel A and in the respective Record of pre-registration data specified.
  • WE carriage order
  • the pre-registration records also include VMn is the total number ⁇ of the axes of the respective Vehicle association.
  • the axis configurations are in advance when the vehicle associations pass by an upstream Recording unit AE z. B. determined according to DD-A1-229 657, as indicated by the vehicle association VMn.
  • the pre-registration data VMn are transmitted to the shunting system RA, which has an evaluation and comparison unit AV.
  • the evaluation unit determines the axle configuration in a corresponding manner for a vehicle association VBx currently being considered, in each case by determining the total number of axles, the axle spacings AA and the respective axles on the end of the carriage.
  • the current configuration 3 2 151 2 3 2 141 2 3 (total number ⁇ : 14) shown in FIG. 1 may result.
  • a recognition device EK is provided for the individual identification marks IK.
  • the single vehicle EF4 ( Figure 1) is namely due the clearly identified wagon number and wagon position concluded that it was only the vehicle association VB4 can act according to the pre-registration data record VM4. Only this one Vehicle association VM4 includes namely in its first place the single vehicle EF4, not only in terms of its Axle configuration, but also its car number the first Vehicle EFx of the vehicle association VBx corresponds.
  • identifier IK For individual Surface wave reflectors known per se can be identified used as identifier IK become. Alternatively, video detection for optical Scanning and identification of the individual wagon numbers be provided.
  • the pre-registration records should Pre-registration data VM4 do not include.
  • the pre-registration data record VM2 to the vehicle association VBx has been assigned to that in the axis configuration and the total number of axes of the current AKON configuration corresponds.
  • the identification plate IKx would have noticed, however, that apparently in the vehicle association VBx not the single vehicle EF2, but another one Single vehicle EFx has been identified. Accordingly an error message FEH2 would be generated that points to a Misidentification and a subsequent one Mishandling of the vehicle association VBx prevented.
  • AKON configuration of the current vehicle association VBx (represented as AKON (VBx)) with eligible, in advance reported pre-registration data VM1 to VMn compared.
  • AKON (VBx) AKON (VBx)

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In der Rangiertechnik besteht die Aufgabe, von einem vorgelagerten Startort einlaufende Fahrzeugverbände nach gegebenen Zerlegevorschriften in neu zu bildende Verbände einzubringen. Z. B. kann ein Zug in hierarchische Einheiten gegliedert werden, wobei die umfassendste Einheit aus dem Zug (evtl. mit Lokomotive), eine Untergruppe aus freilaufenden Wagen und die kleinste zu handhabende Einheit aus einem Einzelfahrzeug (Wagen) besteht. Dazu muß ein aktuell zu behandelnder Fahrzeugverband korrekt identifiziert werden. Die individuelle Zusammensetzung der Fahrzeugverbände kann bekanntermaßen an den jeweiligen Ranagierort vorgemeldet werden. Dazu können Vormeldedatensätze vom Ort der ursprünglichen Fahrzeugverbandsbildung über die Stationen, die der Fahrzeugverband auf seinem Weg zum Rangierort durchläuft, weitergegeben werden oder in einer vorgeordneten Station ermittelt werden. Da gewöhnlich eine Vielzahl von Fahrzeugverbänden in eine Rangieranlage einläuft, ist die Anlage jeweils mit einer Vielzahl in Frage kommender Vormeldedatensätze beaufschlagt. Eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für eine korrekte Zerlegung und Verbandsneubildung besteht u. a. nun darin, dem jeweils aktuell einlaufenden Fahrzeugverband aus der Vielzahl von Vormeldedatensätzen denjenigen Datensatz zuzuordnen, der tatsächlich die Konfiguration des Fahrzeugverbandes repräsentiert.The task in shunting technology is from an upstream one Starting point arriving vehicle associations according to given Introduce dismantling regulations into new associations. For example, a train can be divided into hierarchical units, the most comprehensive unit from the train (possibly with Locomotive), a subset of free running cars and the smallest unit to be handled from a single vehicle (Carriage) exists. This requires a vehicle association that is currently being treated be correctly identified. The individual As is known, the composition of the vehicle associations can be: the respective Ranagierort be announced. You can do this Registration records from the location of the original vehicle formation about the stations that the vehicle association on passed through on its way to the shunting location or be determined in an upstream station. Because usually a variety of vehicle groups in a shunting system comes in, the system is in each case with a variety Question of upcoming pre-registration records. An essential one Prerequisite for correct disassembly and formation of new associations exists u. a. now in the current one incoming vehicle association from the large number of pre-registration records assign the data record that actually represents the configuration of the vehicle association.

Zur gattungsartigen Identifizierung einzelner Schwappwagen ist es aus der DE-A1-30 36 472 bekannt, einen Vergleich des Ist-Regelspiels mit dem Normal-Regelspiel einer Gleisbremse durchzuführen. Mit dieser Methode ist zwar grundsätzlich eine Erkennung von Wagen, die ein Schwappverhalten zeigen, möglich; eine individuelle Identifizierung eines bestimmten Wagens oder Wagenverbandes ist jedoch nicht möglich. For the generic identification of individual slosh cars it is known from DE-A1-30 36 472, a comparison of the Actual control game with the normal control game of a track brake perform. With this method is basically one Detection of wagons that show sloshing behavior possible; an individual identification of a certain one However, a wagon or wagon association is not possible.

Die DE-A1-29 31 085 beschreibt eine Einrichtung zum Feststellen der Achszahl von nicht mit einem wirksamen Kennungsgeber ausgerüsteten Fahrzeugen in einem Verband mit weiteren, mit wirksamen Kennungsgebern ausgerüsteten Fahrzeugen. Die Bestimmung der Achszahl eines Fahrzeugverbandes ist ein erstes wesentliches Kriterium zur Identifizierung eines Fahrzeugverbandes. Für sich allein erlaubt dieses Verfahren jedoch nur eine eingeschränkte Identifizierung, so daß ein erhebliches Restrisiko einer Fehlidentifizierung bestehen bleibt. Fehlidentifizierten Verbänden kann jedoch ein unzutreffender Vormeldedatensatz zugeordnet werden, der dann eine inkorrekte Zerlegung verursacht. Eine dann notwendige Korrektur ist mit erheblichem Kosten- und Zeitaufwand verbunden.DE-A1-29 31 085 describes a device for ascertaining the number of axles from not having an effective identifier equipped vehicles in an association with other, with vehicles equipped with effective identifiers. The determination the number of axles of a vehicle group is a first essential criterion for the identification of a vehicle group. However, this procedure only allows for itself a limited identification so that a significant The residual risk of misidentification remains. Misidentified Associations can, however, have an incorrect pre-registration record assigned, which is then an incorrect Disassembly caused. Any necessary correction is then included considerable cost and time involved.

Aus der DD-A1-229 657 ist ein Verfahren zur Ermittlung der Fahrzeuganzahl, der Achsabstände, der Einzelfahrzeuglängen und der Gesamtlänge eines Fahrzeugverbandes bekannt. Dabei werden mittels zweier Gleisschaltgeräte, die in einem kleineren Abstand als dem kleinsten Achsabstand eines Drehgestells angeordnet sind, aus den mittleren Achsgeschwindigkeiten und den Zeitabständen zwischen dem Passieren der Gleisschaltgeräte die Achsabstände bestimmt. Die so ermittelten Achsabstände werden zur Fahrzeugtypbestimmung mit vorgegebenen typspezifischen Referenzwerten verglichen.DD-A1-229 657 describes a method for determining the Number of vehicles, the center distances, the individual vehicle lengths and the total length of a vehicle association. there are made by means of two track switching devices, which are in a smaller one Distance as the smallest center distance of a bogie are arranged from the average axis speeds and the time intervals between passing the Track switching devices determines the center distances. The so determined Center distances are used to determine the vehicle type predefined type-specific reference values are compared.

Aus der EP-A2-0 433 756 ist ein System zur Kontrolle und Überwachung von Güterwagen bekannt, wobei jeder einzelne Güterwagen mit einem individuellen Identifizierungskennzeichen ausgestattet ist. Dieses System erlaubt zwar eine eindeutige Identifizierung der kleinsten Untereinheit (Einzelfahrzeug) und damit eine sehr hohe Identifizierungswahrscheinlichkeit, jedoch ist die Ausrüstung aller Fahrzeuge eines bestehenden Wagenparks mit geeigneten individuellen Identifizierungskennzeichen unter wirtschaftlichen Aspekten nicht vertretbar und auch nicht schlagartig möglich. From EP-A2-0 433 756 is a system for control and Monitoring of freight cars is known, with each individual freight car with an individual identifier Is provided. This system allows a clear one Identification of the smallest subunit (single vehicle) and thus a very high probability of identification, however, the equipment of all vehicles is an existing one Vehicle fleets with suitable individual identification marks not justifiable from an economic point of view and also not suddenly possible.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht daher in der Bereitstellung eines Verfahrens zum Überprüfen von Vormeldedatensätzen, das hinsichtlich seiner Zuordnungssicherheit von in Frage kommenden Vormeldedaten zu dem jeweils betrachteten Fahrzeugverband erheblich verbessert und mit einer geringen Anzahl von individuell identifizierbaren Einzelfahrzeugen praktikabel ist, insbesondere während einer Einführungs- und Umrüstungsphase auf individuelle Identifizierungskennzeichen oder im Fall häufigen Versagens anderer geeigneter Identifizierungsverfahren. Das Verfahren soll außerdem eine Kontrolle der Vormeldedatensätze erlauben.The object of the invention is therefore to provide of a procedure for checking records, the with regard to its security of assignment of eligible Pre-registration data for the vehicle group under consideration significantly improved and with a small number of individually identifiable individual vehicles is practicable, especially during an introductory and conversion phase on individual identification marks or in the case frequent failure of other suitable identification methods. The procedure is also intended to control the pre-registration records allow.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch ein Verfahren zum Überprüfen von Vormeldedatensätzen über die Zusammensetzung eines Fahrzeugverbands mit mindestens einem Einzelfahrzeug, das individuell identifiziert wird,

  • bei dem die Konfiguration eines aktuell beobachteten Fahrzeugverbandes ermittelt und mit der jeweiligen Konfiguration gemäß in Frage kommender Vormeldedatensätze auf Übereinstimmung geprüft wird, wobei
    • bei Übereinstimmung mit genau einem Vormeldedatensatz dieser dem beobachteten Fahrzeugverband zugeordnet und
    • bei fehlender Übereinstimmung eine Fehlermeldung generiert wird,
  • bei dem bei mehrfacher oder bei fehlender Übereinstimmung der Vormeldedatensatz dem beobachteten Fahrzeugverband zugeordnet wird, der das individuell indentifizierte Einzelfahrzeug umfaßt, und
  • bei dem eine Fehlermeldung generiert wird, wenn der aufgrund genau einer Übereinstimmung zugeordnete Vormeldedatensatz das individuell identifizierte Einzelfahrzeug nicht umfaßt.
This object is achieved according to the invention by a method for checking pre-registration data records about the composition of a vehicle association with at least one individual vehicle, which is identified individually,
  • in which the configuration of a currently observed vehicle group is determined and checked for agreement with the respective configuration in accordance with the pre-registration data records in question, wherein
    • if there is agreement with exactly one pre-registration data record, this is assigned to the observed vehicle association and
    • if there is no match, an error message is generated,
  • in which, in the event of multiple matches or if there is no match, the pre-registration data record is assigned to the observed vehicle group comprising the individually identified individual vehicle, and
  • in which an error message is generated if the pre-registration data record assigned on the basis of exactly one match does not include the individually identified individual vehicle.

Ein wesentlicher Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens besteht darin, daß die ermittelte Konfiguration des aktuell beobachteten Fahrzeugverbandes durch die zusätzliche Identifizierung zumindest eines Einzelfahrzeuges des Fahrzeugverbands sowohl zur Kontrolle und/oder rückwirkender Korrektur bei bereits zugeordnetem Vormeldedatensatz als auch zur Entscheidung bei zwei- oder mehrdeutigen Zuordnungsmöglichkeiten dient. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren erlaubt damit eine schrittweise Einführung einer individuellen Identifizierung, wobei bereits ein geringer Ausrüstungsgrad eine erhebliche Steigerung der Sicherheit der Identifizierung eines Fahrzeugverbandes erlaubt. Er erlaubt auch die Einführung von Verfahren zur Identifizierung von Einzelfahrzeugen, deren typische Fehlerquote eine alleinige Anwendung ausschließt. Die Einzelfahrzeuge sind vorzugsweise mit individuellen Identifizierungskennzeichen ausgestattet und automatisch identifizierbar.There is a significant advantage of the method according to the invention in that the determined configuration of the currently observed Vehicle association through the additional identification at least one individual vehicle of the vehicle association both for control and / or retroactive correction pre-registered data record as well as for decision with ambiguous or ambiguous assignment options serves. The method according to the invention thus allows one gradual introduction of individual identification, even a low level of equipment is a significant one Increasing the security of the identification of a vehicle association allowed. It also allows procedures to be introduced to identify individual vehicles, their typical Error rate excludes a single application. The individual vehicles are preferably with individual identification marks equipped and automatically identifiable.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Möglichkeit der Konfigurationsermittlung besteht darin, daß die Konfiguration hinsichtlich der Achsanzahl und der Achsabstände ermittelt wird. Die daraus ableitbaren Erkennungskriterien lassen sich nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung dadurch weiter verbessern, daß zusätzlich die Wagenreihung bestimmt und benutzt wird.A particularly advantageous way of determining the configuration is that the configuration regarding the number of axles and the axle spacings is determined. The one from it derivable recognition criteria can be based on a advantageous embodiment of the invention thereby improve that additionally the wagon order determines and uses becomes.

Eine besonders robuste und zuverlässige Identifizierung der Einzelfahrzeuge ist nach einer vorteilhaften Fortbildung der Erfindung dadurch möglich, daß als fahrzeugspezifisches Identifizierungskennzeichen ein Oberflächenwellenreflektor verwendet wird, der für sich aus dem Aufsatz "DER INTELLIGENTE GÜTERWAGEN", R. Grolms und M. Jung in Transport- und Umschlagtechnik, 54-1994 bekannt ist. Ein alternatives Identifizierungsprinzip ist die Videoidentifizierung der individuellen Wagennummern, wobei vorteilhafterweise bereits eine Identifizierbarkeit einer z. B. wegen Verschmutzung der Wagennummern) vergleichsweise geringen Anzahl von Einzelfahrzeugen ausreichend ist. Dadurch sind bereits (an sich bekannte) Video-Identifizierungsverfahren mit Fehlerquoten von ca 50 % anwendbar, die bei alleiniger Anwendung zur sicheren Identifizierung eines Fahrzeugverbandes ungeeignet wären.A particularly robust and reliable identification of the Individual vehicles is after an advantageous training Invention possible in that as a vehicle-specific identifier a surface wave reflector is used which is derived from the essay "THE INTELLIGENT GÜTERWAGEN ", R. Grolms and M. Jung in transport and handling technology, 54-1994 is known. An alternative identification principle is the video identification of the individual wagon numbers, advantageously already an identifiability of a z. B. because of pollution Wagon numbers) comparatively small number of individual vehicles is sufficient. As a result, (already known) Video identification process with error rates of about 50% applicable, which when used alone for safe Identification of a vehicle association would be unsuitable.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert; es zeigen:

  • Figur 1 eine nach dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren betriebene Rangieranlage,
  • Figur 2 den Vergleich eines aktuellen Fahrzeugverbandes mit in Frage kommenden Vormeldedatensätzen und
  • Figur 3 ein schematisches Ablaufdiagramm.
  • The invention is explained in more detail with reference to a drawing; show it:
  • FIG. 1 shows a maneuvering system operated using the method according to the invention,
  • FIG. 2 shows the comparison of a current vehicle association with possible pre-registration data records and
  • Figure 3 is a schematic flow diagram.
  • Figur 1 zeigt eine Vielzahl von Fahrzeugverbänden VB1, VB2, VB3, VB4 bis VBn, deren Konfigurationen zuvor verbandsweise bestimmt und jeweils in Form von Vormeldedatensätzen VM1,VM2,VM3,VM4 bis VMn repräsentiert werden. Die Konfigurationen können bei der ursprünglichen Bildung der Fahrzeugverbände erfaßt und gemäß dem Weg der Fahrzeugverbände von Station zu Station weitergereicht werden oder beispielsweise in einer Erfassungsstation, die einer Rangieranlage RA vorgelagert ist, aufgenommen werden. Jeder Fahrzeugverband VB1 bis VBn enthält an beliebiger Stelle zumindest ein Einzelfahrzeug EF1,EF2,EF3,EF4 bis EFn, das durch ein individuelles Identifizierungskennzeichen IK1 bis IKn individuell identifizierbar ist. Das Identifizierungskennzeichen (z. B. IK1) enthält Angaben über den Wagentyp und die Wagennummer, so daß jedes Einzelfahrzeug EF eindeutig spezifiziert ist. Zusätzlich kann das Identifizierungskennzeichen weitere Angaben z. B. über den Inhalt, den Startort und das Ziel des Einzelfahrzeugs (z.B. EF1) oder seines Fahrzeugverbandes (z.B. VB1) enthalten.FIG. 1 shows a large number of vehicle groups VB1, VB2, VB3, VB4 to VBn, their configurations previously by association determined and each in the form of pre-registration records VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4 to VMn are represented. The configurations can in the original formation of vehicle associations recorded and according to the route of the vehicle associations from station be forwarded to station or for example in a detection station upstream of a shunting system RA is to be included. Each vehicle association VB1 bis VBn contains at least one single vehicle at any point EF1, EF2, EF3, EF4 to EFn, which are identified by an individual identifier IK1 to IKn individually identifiable is. Contains the identifier (e.g. IK1) Information about the car type and the car number, so that each Single vehicle EF is clearly specified. In addition can the identifier further information e.g. B. about the content, the starting point and the destination of the individual vehicle (e.g. EF1) or its vehicle association (e.g. VB1).

    Die Vormeldedatensätze VM1 bis VMn enthalten Angaben zum Achsabstand AA. Diese Angaben sind in Figur 1 vereinfacht als Maßzahlen angegeben, die den jeweiligen relativen Abstand benachbarter Achsen angeben. Beispielsweise beträgt der Abstand der ersten Achsen A11, A12 des ersten Fahrzeugs F11 im Fahrzeugverband VB1 "3" und der Abstand der letzten Achse A12 des ersten Fahrzeugs zur ersten Achse A13 des folgenden Fahrzeugs F12 "2". In entsprechender Weise sind die übrigen Achsabstände für den Fahrzeugverband VB1 und für alle weiteren Fahrzeugverbände bestimmt. Zusätzlich werden die Wagenenden WE (Wagenreihung) in Fahrtrichtung A ermittelt und im jeweiligen Satz der Vormeldedaten angegeben. Dies ist vereinfacht in Figur 1 dadurch dargestellt, daß jeweils die Achsabstände zwischen Achsen unterstrichen sind, die wagenendseitige Achsen sind. Demgemäß ist z. B. der Achsabstand "2" zwischen den Achsen A12, A13 des Fahrzeugverbandes VB1 unterstrichen. Alternativ können bei einer fortlaufenden Achsnumerierung auch jeweils die Achsen für sich gekennzeichnet sein, die wagenendseitige Achsen sind. Außerdem umfassen die Vormeldedatensätze VMn jeweils die Gesamtanzahl Σ der Achsen des jeweiligen Fahrzeugverbandes. Die Achskonfigurationen werden vorab beim Vorbeilauf der Fahrzeugverbände an einer vorgeordneten Aufnahmeeinheit AE z. B. gemäß der DD-A1-229 657 ermittelt, wie beim Fahrzeugverband VMn angedeutet.The pre-registration data records VM1 to VMn contain information on the Center distance AA. This information is simplified in Figure 1 as Measured numbers are given, the respective relative distance Specify neighboring axes. For example, the distance is of the first axles A11, A12 of the first vehicle F11 in Vehicle association VB1 "3" and the distance of the last axis A12 of the first vehicle to the first axis A13 of the following vehicle F12 "2". The other center distances are in a corresponding manner for the vehicle association VB1 and for all others Vehicle associations determined. In addition, the car ends WE (carriage order) determined in the direction of travel A and in the respective Record of pre-registration data specified. This is simplified shown in Figure 1 that each have the center distances between the axles are underlined, the axles on the carriage end are. Accordingly, e.g. B. the center distance "2" between the Axes A12, A13 of vehicle association VB1 underlined. Alternatively can also be used for consecutive axis numbering in each case the axles must be marked for themselves, the wagon end Axes are. The pre-registration records also include VMn is the total number Σ of the axes of the respective Vehicle association. The axis configurations are in advance when the vehicle associations pass by an upstream Recording unit AE z. B. determined according to DD-A1-229 657, as indicated by the vehicle association VMn.

    Die Vormeldedaten VMn werden der Rangieranlage RA übermittelt, die eine Auswerte- und Vergleichseinheit AV aufweist. Die Auswerteeinheit ermittelt bei einem aktuell betrachteten Fahrzeugverband VBx in entsprechender Weise die Achskonfiguration, indem jeweils die Gesamtanzahl der Achsen, die Achsabstände AA und die jeweiligen wagenendseitigen Achsen bestimmt werden. Dabei möge sich die in Figur 1 mit AKON bezeichnete aktuelle Konfiguration 3215123214123 (Gesamtzahl Σ: 14) ergeben. Außerdem ist eine Erkennungseinrichtung EK für die individuellen Identifizierungskennzeichen IK vorgesehen.The pre-registration data VMn are transmitted to the shunting system RA, which has an evaluation and comparison unit AV. The evaluation unit determines the axle configuration in a corresponding manner for a vehicle association VBx currently being considered, in each case by determining the total number of axles, the axle spacings AA and the respective axles on the end of the carriage. The current configuration 3 2 151 2 3 2 141 2 3 (total number Σ: 14) shown in FIG. 1 may result. In addition, a recognition device EK is provided for the individual identification marks IK.

    Wie Figur 2 zeigt, wird in der Vergleichseinrichtung AV (Figur 1) anschließend die aktuelle Konfiguration AKON jeweils mit in Frage kommenden Vormeldedaten VM verglichen. Dabei ergibt sich zwar im Vergleich der Gesamtzahl Σ der Achsen eine Übereinstimmung (jeweils 14 Achsen) zwischen der aktuellen Konfiguration AKON des Fahrzeugverbandes VBx und dem ersten Satz von Vormeldedaten VM1, jedoch unterscheidet sich die aktuelle Konfiguration von dem Vormeldedatensatz VM1 hinsichtlich der Achsabstände und der Wagenenden (Wagenreihung) erheblich. Die Vormeldedaten VM1 werden daher als für den Fahrzeugverband VBx unzutreffend verworfen. Auch der (in Figur 2 nicht explizit dargestellte) Vergleich der Vormeldedaten VMn mit der aktuellen Konfiguration ergibt schon hinsichtlich der Gesamtzahl (12/14) der Achsen eine erhebliche Abweichung. In Figur 2 sind nur noch die beiden Vormeldedatensätze VM2 und VM4 dargestellt, die beide hinsichtlich der Gesamtachsanzahl, der Achsabstände und der Wagenenden eine vollständige Übereinstimmung mit der aktuellen Konfiguration AKON ergeben. Sofern nur die Konfiguration des aktuell beobachteten Fahrzeugverbandes zur Verfügung stände, müßte nun von Hand vor Ort festgestellt werden, um welchen Fahrzeugverband VM2 oder VM4 es sich tatsächlich handelt. Durch zusätzliche Auswertung des Identifizierungskennzeichens IKx des ersten Wagens EF des beobachteten Fahrzeugverbandes VBx wird nicht nur der erste Wagen individuell identifiziert, sondern läßt sich auch auf den gesamten Fahrzeugverband VBx rückzuschließen. Das Einzelfahrzeug EF4 (Figur 1) läßt nämlich aufgrund der eindeutig identifizierten Wagennummer und Wagenposition den Schluß zu, daß es sich nur um den Fahrzeugverband VB4 gemäß dem Vormeldedatensatz VM4 handeln kann. Nur dieser Fahrzeugverband VM4 umfaßt nämlich an seiner ersten Stelle das Einzelfahrzeug EF4, das nicht nur hinsichtlich seiner Achskonfiguration, sondern auch seiner Wagennummer dem ersten Fahrzeug EFx des Fahrzeugverbandes VBx entspricht. Zur individuellen Identifizierung können an sich bekannte Oberflächenwellenreflektoren als Identifizierungskennzeichen IK verwendet werden. Alternativ kann eine Videoerkennung zur optischen Abtastung und Identifizierung der individuellen Wagennummern vorgesehen werden. As FIG. 2 shows, AV (Figure 1) then the current configuration AKON each compared with the relevant pre-registration data VM. there results from a comparison of the total number Σ of the axes a match (14 axes each) between the current one Configuration AKON of the vehicle association VBx and the first set of pre-registration data VM1, however, differs the current configuration of the pre-registration data record VM1 with regard to the center distances and the wagon ends (wagon order) considerably. The pre-registration data VM1 are therefore considered to be for the Vehicle association VBx incorrectly rejected. Also the (in figure 2 not explicitly shown) comparison of the pre-registration data VMn with the current configuration already results in terms the total number (12/14) of the axles a considerable Deviation. In Figure 2 are only the two pre-registration records VM2 and VM4 are shown, both in terms of Total number of axles, the center distances and the car ends one complete agreement with the current configuration AKON result. If only the configuration of the currently observed Vehicle association would be available, should now be determined by hand on site to which vehicle group VM2 or VM4 is actually. By additional Evaluation of the identifier IKx des first car EF of the observed vehicle association VBx not only the first car individually identified, but can also be deduced from the entire vehicle association VBx. The single vehicle EF4 (Figure 1) is namely due the clearly identified wagon number and wagon position concluded that it was only the vehicle association VB4 can act according to the pre-registration data record VM4. Only this one Vehicle association VM4 includes namely in its first place the single vehicle EF4, not only in terms of its Axle configuration, but also its car number the first Vehicle EFx of the vehicle association VBx corresponds. For individual Surface wave reflectors known per se can be identified used as identifier IK become. Alternatively, video detection for optical Scanning and identification of the individual wagon numbers be provided.

    Bei einer nachfolgend zur weiteren Erläuterung angenommenen alternativen Fallgestaltung sollen die Vormeldedatensätze die Vormeldedaten VM4 nicht umfassen. In diesem Fall wäre gemäß dem im Zusammenhang mit Figur 2 beschriebenen Vergleich (mangels Alternative) der Vormeldedatensatz VM2 dem Fahrzeugverband VBx zugeordnet worden, der in der Achskonfiguration und der Gesamtachsanzahl der aktuellen Konfiguration AKON entspricht. Bei der Überprüfung des Identifizierungskennzeichens IKx wäre jedoch aufgefallen, daß offenbar in dem Fahrzeugverband VBx nicht das Einzelfahrzeug EF2, sondern ein anderes Einzelfahrzeug EFx identifiziert worden ist. Demgemäß würde eine Fehlermeldung FEH2 generiert werden, die auf eine Fehlidentifizierung aufmerksam macht und dadurch eine nachfolgende Fehlbehandlung des Fahrzeugverbandes VBx verhindert.In the case of one adopted below for further explanation alternative case design, the pre-registration records should Pre-registration data VM4 do not include. In this case it would be according to the comparison described in connection with Figure 2 (for lack of an alternative) the pre-registration data record VM2 to the vehicle association VBx has been assigned to that in the axis configuration and the total number of axes of the current AKON configuration corresponds. When checking the identification plate IKx would have noticed, however, that apparently in the vehicle association VBx not the single vehicle EF2, but another one Single vehicle EFx has been identified. Accordingly an error message FEH2 would be generated that points to a Misidentification and a subsequent one Mishandling of the vehicle association VBx prevented.

    Die zuvor beschriebenen Zusammenhänge sind in Figur 3 in einem Ablaufdiagramm nochmals schematisch zusammengefaßt. In einem ersten Verfahrensschritt wird die jeweils aktuell ermittelte Konfiguration AKON des aktuellen Fahrzeugverbandes VBx (dargestellt als AKON(VBx)) mit in Frage kommenden, vorab gemeldeten Vormeldedaten VM1 bis VMn verglichen. Ergibt dieser Vergleich genau eine Übereinstimmung (1), wird dem Fahrzeugverband VBx zunächst der entsprechende Vormeldedatensatz VMi zugeordnet (AKON(VBx) = VMi). Wird dagegen überhaupt keine (0) Übereinstimmung oder eine mehrfache (n) Übereinstimmung [(AKON(VBx)) ≠ VM1 bis VMn oder AKON(VBx) = VM2 und VM4] festgestellt, wird die dem beobachteten Fahrzeugverband VBx zuzuordnende Vormeldung durch individuelle Identifizierung eines Einzelfahrzeuges bestimmt. Wäre eine Zuordnung nicht möglich, weil in keinem der in Frage kommenden Vormeldedatensätze VM2 und VM4 das identifizierte Einzelfahrzeug EFx enthalten ist, wird ebenso wie bei fehlender Übereinstimmung (0) eine Fehlermeldung FEH1 generiert. Gemäß der in Figur 2 gezeigten Fallgestaltung wird dem Fahrzeugverband VBx der Vormeldedatensatz VM4 zugeordnet. Bei eindeutiger Übereinstimmung wird zusätzlich geprüft, ob das gemäß dem Identifizierungskennzeichen IKx in dem Fahrzeugverband VBx zu erwartende Einzelfahrzeug EFi auch tatsächlich im Fahrzeugverband VBx enthalten ist. Ist dies der Fall (J), kann mit einer überraschend hohen Sicherheit auf eine korrekte Identifizierung des aktuellen Fahrzeugverbandes und auf eine entsprechend korrekte Zuordnung der Vormeldedaten geschlossen werden (OK). Andernfalls (N) wird eine Fehlermeldung FEH2 ausgegeben, aufgrund derer eine Fehlzerlegung des Fahrzeugverbandes VBx verhindert oder nachfolgend aufgespürt und rückwirkend korrigiert werden kann.The relationships described above are in one in FIG Flow diagram summarized again schematically. In In a first procedural step, the currently determined one is determined AKON configuration of the current vehicle association VBx (represented as AKON (VBx)) with eligible, in advance reported pre-registration data VM1 to VMn compared. This results Comparing exactly one match (1) is the vehicle association VBx first the corresponding pre-registration data record Assigned to VMi (AKON (VBx) = VMi). Against it at all no (0) match or multiple match (s) [(AKON (VBx)) ≠ VM1 to VMn or AKON (VBx) = VM2 and VM4] is determined, the observed vehicle group Preliminary notification to be assigned to VBx through individual identification of a single vehicle. Would be an assignment not possible because none of the pre-registration records in question VM2 and VM4 the identified single vehicle EFx is included, as is mismatch (0) an error message FEH1 is generated. According to the figure 2 case design is the vehicle association VBx the pre-registration record VM4 assigned. If there is a clear match it is also checked whether this is in accordance with the identifier IKx expected in the vehicle association VBx Single vehicle EFi actually in the vehicle association VBx is included. If this is the case (J), you can use a surprisingly high security for correct identification of the current vehicle association and accordingly correct assignment of the pre-registration data can be closed (OK). Otherwise (N) an error message FEH2 is output, due to which the vehicle association mismatched VBx prevented or subsequently tracked down and retroactive can be corrected.

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    1. Method for checking prior notification data records (VM) relating to the composition of a group of vehicles (VB) having at least one individual vehicle (EF) which is identified individually,
      in which the configuration (AKON) of a currently monitored group of vehicles (VBx) is determined and is checked for correspondence with the respective configuration in accordance with relevant prior notification data records (VM), where,
      if there is a match with precisely one prior notification data record, this data record is assigned to the monitored group of vehicles (VNx), and
      if there is no match, an error message (FEH1) is generated,
      in which, if there is more than one match (n) or there is no match (0), that prior notification data record (VM4) which comprises the individually identified individual vehicle (EFx) is assigned to the monitored group of vehicles (VBx), and
      in which an error message (FEH2) is generated if the prior notification data record assigned on the basis of precisely one match does not comprise the individually identified individual vehicle (EFx).
    2. Method according to Claim 1,
      characterized in that the number of axles and the distances between axles (AA) are determined in order to form the prior notification data records (VM) and in order to determine the configuration (AKON).
    3. Method according to Claim 2,
      characterized in that the wagon sequence (WE) is also determined.
    4. Method according to one of the preceding claims,
      characterized in that a surface acoustic wave reflector is used as a vehicle-specific identification feature (IK).
    5. Method according to one of the preceding Claims 1 to 3,
      characterized in that the complete wagon number (WG No.) per video identification is detected as a vehicle-specific identification feature (IK).
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