EP1121491A1 - Electrically insulating rail system - Google Patents

Electrically insulating rail system

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EP1121491A1
EP1121491A1 EP99957862A EP99957862A EP1121491A1 EP 1121491 A1 EP1121491 A1 EP 1121491A1 EP 99957862 A EP99957862 A EP 99957862A EP 99957862 A EP99957862 A EP 99957862A EP 1121491 A1 EP1121491 A1 EP 1121491A1
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Helmuth Blank
Heiko Höft
Bernd Pahl
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B19/00Protection of permanent way against development of dust or against the effect of wind, sun, frost, or corrosion; Means to reduce development of noise
    • E01B19/003Means for reducing the development or propagation of noise
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B21/00Track superstructure adapted for tramways in paved streets
    • E01B21/02Special supporting means; Draining of rails
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B29/00Laying, rebuilding, or taking-up tracks; Tools or machines therefor
    • E01B29/32Installing or removing track components, not covered by the preceding groups, e.g. sole-plates, rail anchors
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B9/00Fastening rails on sleepers, or the like
    • E01B9/62Rail fastenings incorporating resilient supports
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B9/00Fastening rails on sleepers, or the like
    • E01B9/68Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B9/00Fastening rails on sleepers, or the like
    • E01B9/68Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair
    • E01B9/685Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair characterised by their shape
    • E01B9/686Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair characterised by their shape with textured surface
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B2204/00Characteristics of the track and its foundations
    • E01B2204/11Embedded tracks, using prefab elements or injecting or pouring a curable material
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B2205/00Electrical insulation of railway track parts
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01BPERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B9/00Fastening rails on sleepers, or the like
    • E01B9/68Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair
    • E01B9/685Pads or the like, e.g. of wood, rubber, placed under the rail, tie-plate, or chair characterised by their shape

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  • the invention relates to a rail arrangement consisting of
  • a rail in particular a grooved rail, comprising a rail head, rail web and rail foot, a base profile made of elastomeric material is usually arranged below the rail foot, as well as tie rods, which are preferably provided with a tie rod sheathing profile made of elastomeric material;
  • Another object is to provide a method for producing a rail arrangement which ensures simple and effective assembly of the filler.
  • a clamping device comprising a frame with clamping jaws, at least one clamping jaw being adjustable, the filler body is pressed onto the rail on both sides.
  • Fig. 4 is a clamping device.
  • Base profile made of elastomeric material
  • the two void-free fillers 6 and 7 of the rail arrangement 1 are each provided with electrical insulation 8 and 9, respectively, which extends from the road surface 16 to the rail foot 5, namely running along the rail contour.
  • the filler 6 and 7 is provided on its underside facing the rail foot 5 with two strips 10 running in the longitudinal direction of the rail and having an essentially semicircular cross-sectional shape. These strips are used for tolerance compensation.
  • the filler 6 and 7 is tapered on the outside within its lower region, to be precise with the formation of a recess 25 (FIG. 4) as a space for the rail fastening 18, the recess either being present only in the region of the respective rail fastening or running continuously in the longitudinal direction of the rail .
  • the size of the recess can be adapted to the respective rail attachment.
  • the filler 6 and 7 is provided on the outside within its upper region with at least one groove 11 running in the longitudinal direction of the rail, an expansion joint adjoining this region being filled with a waterproof joint material 12.
  • the grooves 11 ensure better adhesion of the joint material 12 to the packing.
  • the filler 6 and 7 in the area of the carriageway surface 16 toward the rail head 3 has a bevel 26 (FIG. 4), which is also filled with a waterproof joint material 13, for the purpose of watertight connection of the filler to the rail head.
  • the filler 6 and 7 is also provided towards the road surface 16 with a protective layer 14 which is abrasion-resistant and resistant to ozone, UV rays, oil, petrol and chemicals.
  • Fig. 2 shows a rail arrangement 1 ', in which the two filler bodies 6' and 7 'are each provided with electrical insulation 8' and 9 ', respectively, which runs along the outside of the filler body, ie the side opposite the rail contour .
  • the two packing elements 6 "and 7" of the rail arrangement 1 are each provided with electrical insulation 8" and 9 ", respectively, which first run along the rail head 3 and then vertically (insulation 8 ') or arcuate ( Insulation 9 ”) continues essentially centrally through the packing 6" or 7 ".
  • the electrical insulation 8, 8 ', 8 "or 9, 9', 9" according to the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is a thin insulation layer in comparison to the filler body, which is in the form of an electrically insulating mixture or an electrically insulating film is present.
  • the electrical insulation is vulcanized into the packing.
  • the filler body consists of a water-impermeable material, preferably in connection with a cavity-free structure (ie no enclosed channels in the longitudinal direction of the rail; DE-A-33 45 388, Fig. 1). With a thickness of> 1, 2 kg / dm 3 , the packing consists in particular of EPDM, wherein a regenerated rubber (share 40 to 80 wt .-%) can also be used.
  • the filler body can expediently be glued to metal.
  • clamping device 27 comprising a frame 28 with a rigid clamping jaw 29, an adjustable clamping jaw 30 (actuated by the lever 32) and a rigid or adjustable clamping jaw 31.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a rail system (1) consisting of a rail, especially a grooved rail (2), comprising a head (3), stem (4) and foot (5), whereby a base profile (17) made of an elastomeric material is for the most part arranged underneath the foot of the rail, in addition to guard rail tie bars (23) that are preferably provided with an encasing profile (24) made of an elastomeric material, a driving track (15) made of concrete or other building materials with a built-in space for receiving the rail, packing (6, 7) made of an elastomeric material arranged on both sides of the rail, in addition to a fixture for said rail (18). The inventive rail system (1) is characterized in that the packing (6, 7), once it is adapted to the contour of the rail, fills the remaining gap entirely and is provided with electrical insulation.

Description

ELEKTRISCH ISOLIERENDE SCHIENENANORDNUNG ELECTRICALLY INSULATING RAIL ARRANGEMENT
Beschreibungdescription
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schienenanordnung, bestehend ausThe invention relates to a rail arrangement consisting of
- einer Schiene, insbesondere Rillenschiene, umfassend einen Schienenkopf, Schienensteg und Schienenfuß, wobei zumeist unterhalb des Schienenfußes ein Basisprofil aus elastomerem Werkstoff angeordnet ist, sowie aus Spurstangen, die vorzugsweise mit einem Spurstangenummantelungsprofil aus elastomerem Werkstoff versehen sind;- A rail, in particular a grooved rail, comprising a rail head, rail web and rail foot, a base profile made of elastomeric material is usually arranged below the rail foot, as well as tie rods, which are preferably provided with a tie rod sheathing profile made of elastomeric material;
- einer Fahrbahn aus Beton oder anderen Baumaterialien (z.B. Pflasterdecken) mit integrierter Fuge, in der die Schiene einsitzt;- a roadway made of concrete or other building materials (e.g. paving slabs) with an integrated joint in which the rail sits;
- einem Füllkörper aus elastomerem Werkstoff, der zu beiden Seiten der Schiene angeordnet ist; sowie aus- A packing made of elastomeric material, which is arranged on both sides of the rail; as well as from
- einer Schienenbefestigung.- a rail fastening.
Ausgehend von dem Stand der Technik dieser gattungsgemäßen Schienenanordnung, wie sie beispielsweise in den Druckschriften DE-A-33 45 388, DE-U-84 12 347, WO-A-95/30796 und WO-A-96/13636 beschrieben ist, besteht nun die Aufgabe darin, eine Schienenanordnung bereitzustellen, bei der im Rahmen des kommunalen Verkehrs eine größere Verformungsmöglichkeit, ein kompakter Anschluß an das Straßenbaumaterial (besonders wichtig bei Pflasterdecken), eine Erhöhung der Schienendämpfung sowie eine Verringerung der Schaliimmission gewährleistet ist. Darüber hinaus soll der Kriechstromanteil und die Spannungskorrosion minimiert werden.Starting from the prior art of this generic rail arrangement, as described, for example, in documents DE-A-33 45 388, DE-U-84 12 347, WO-A-95/30796 and WO-A-96/13636, The task now is to provide a rail arrangement in which, within the framework of municipal traffic, a greater possibility of deformation, a compact connection to the road construction material (particularly important in the case of paving slabs), an increase in the rail damping and a reduction in the shell immission is guaranteed. In addition, the leakage current and stress corrosion should be minimized.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe gemäß Kennzeichen des Patentanspruches 1 dadurch, daß - der Füllkörper unter Anpassung an die Schienenkontur den verbleibenden Fugenraum vollständig ausfüllt und mit einer elektrischen Isolierung versehen ist.This object is achieved according to the characterizing part of claim 1 in that - The filler completely fills the remaining joint space with adaptation to the rail contour and is provided with electrical insulation.
Zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Schienenanordnung sind in den Patentansprüchen 2 bis 21 genannt.Appropriate configurations of the rail arrangement according to the invention are mentioned in claims 2 to 21.
Eine weitere Aufgabe besteht darin, ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Schienenanordnung bereitzustellen, die eine einfache wie auch wirksame Montage des Füllkörpers sicherstellt.Another object is to provide a method for producing a rail arrangement which ensures simple and effective assembly of the filler.
Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe gemäß Kennzeichen des Patentanspruches 22 dadurch, daßThis object is achieved in accordance with the characterizing part of claim 22 in that
- mittels einer Klemmvorrichtung, umfassend einen Rahmen mit Klemmbacken, wobei wenigstens eine Klemmbacke verstellbar ist, der Füllkörper beidseitig an die Schiene gepreßt wird.- By means of a clamping device, comprising a frame with clamping jaws, at least one clamping jaw being adjustable, the filler body is pressed onto the rail on both sides.
Ein zweckmäßiger Verfahrensschritt ist in dem Patentanspruch 23 genannt.An expedient method step is mentioned in claim 23.
Die Erfindung wird nun anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf schematische Zeichnungen (Querschnittsdarstellungen) erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention will now be explained using exemplary embodiments with reference to schematic drawings (cross-sectional representations). Show it:
Fig. 1 bis 3 drei Varianten der Schienenanordnung;1 to 3 three variants of the rail arrangement;
Fig. 4 eine Klemmvorrichtung.Fig. 4 is a clamping device.
In Verbindung mit diesen Figuren gilt folgende Bezugsziffernliste:In connection with these figures, the following list of reference numbers applies:
1 , 1 ', 1 " Schienenanordnung1, 1 ', 1 "rail arrangement
2 Rilienschiene2 Rili rail
3 Schienenkopf3 rail head
4 Schienensteg4 rail web
5 Schienenfuß5 rail base
6, 6', 6", 6'" Füllkörper aus elastomerem Werkstoff 7, T, 7", T" Füllkörper aus elastomerem Werkstoff6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'" packing made of elastomeric material 7, T, 7 ", T" packing made of elastomeric material
8, 8', 8" elektrische Isolierung8, 8 ', 8 "electrical insulation
9, 9', 9" elektrische Isolierung9, 9 ', 9 "electrical insulation
10 Streifen10 strips
11 Nut11 groove
12 Fugenmaterial für die Dehnfuge12 joint material for the expansion joint
13 Fugenmaterial für die Auskantung13 joint material for the edge
14 Verschleißschicht14 wear layer
15 Fahrbahn15 lane
16 Fahrbahndecke16 road surface
17 Basisprofil (Fußprofil) aus elastomerem Werkstoff17 Base profile (base profile) made of elastomeric material
18 Schienenbefestigung18 rail fastening
19 Spannklemme19 tension clamp
20 Schraubdübel20 screw anchors
21 Grundplatte zur Schienenbefestigung21 Base plate for rail fastening
22 Unterbau22 substructure
23 Spurstange23 tie rod
24 Spurstangenummantelungsprofil aus elastomerem Werkstoff24 Tie rod sheathing profile made of elastomeric material
25 Aussparung des Füllkörpers25 Cut-out in the packing
26 Auskantung26 fold
27 Klemmvorrichtung27 clamping device
28 Rahmen28 frames
29 starre Klemmbacke29 rigid jaws
30 verstellbare Klemmbacke30 adjustable jaws
31 starre oder verstellbare Klemmbacke31 rigid or adjustable jaws
32 Hebel32 levers
Nach Fig. 1 sind die beiden hohlraumfreien Füllkörper 6 und 7 der Schienenanordnung 1 jeweils mit einer elektrischen Isolierung 8 bzw. 9 versehen, die sich jeweils von der Fahrbahnoberfläche 16 bis hin zum Schienenfuß 5 erstreckt, und zwar entlang der Schienenkontur verlaufend. Der Füllkörper 6 und 7 ist auf seiner dem Schienenfuß 5 zugewandten Unterseite mit zwei in Schienenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Streifen 10 mit im wesentlichen halbkreisförmiger Querschnittsgestalt ausgestattet. Diese Streifen dienen dem Toleranzausgleich.1, the two void-free fillers 6 and 7 of the rail arrangement 1 are each provided with electrical insulation 8 and 9, respectively, which extends from the road surface 16 to the rail foot 5, namely running along the rail contour. The filler 6 and 7 is provided on its underside facing the rail foot 5 with two strips 10 running in the longitudinal direction of the rail and having an essentially semicircular cross-sectional shape. These strips are used for tolerance compensation.
Ferner ist der Füllkörper 6 und 7 außenseitig innerhalb seines unteren Bereiches verjüngt, und zwar unter Bildung einer Aussparung 25 (Fig. 4) als Raum für die Schienenbefestigung 18, wobei die Aussparung entweder nur im Bereich der jeweiligen Schienenbefestigung vorhanden ist oder in Schienenlängsrichtung durchgehend verläuft. Die Größe der Aussparung kann der jeweiligen Schienenbefestigung angepaßt werden.Furthermore, the filler 6 and 7 is tapered on the outside within its lower region, to be precise with the formation of a recess 25 (FIG. 4) as a space for the rail fastening 18, the recess either being present only in the region of the respective rail fastening or running continuously in the longitudinal direction of the rail . The size of the recess can be adapted to the respective rail attachment.
Außerdem ist der Füllkörper 6 und 7 außenseitig innerhalb seines oberen Bereiches mit wenigstens einer in Schienenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Nut 11 versehen, wobei sich in diesem Bereich eine Dehnungsfuge anschließt, die mit einem wasserdichten Fugenmaterial 12 ausgefüllt ist. Die Nuten 11 gewährleisten dabei eine bessere Haftung des Fugenmaterials 12 am Füllkörper.In addition, the filler 6 and 7 is provided on the outside within its upper region with at least one groove 11 running in the longitudinal direction of the rail, an expansion joint adjoining this region being filled with a waterproof joint material 12. The grooves 11 ensure better adhesion of the joint material 12 to the packing.
Darüber hinaus weist der Füllkörper 6 und 7 im Bereich der Fahrbahnoberfläche 16 zum Schienenkopf 3 hin eine Auskantung 26 (Fig. 4) auf, die ebenfalls mit einem wasserdichten Fugenmaterial 13 ausgefüllt ist, und zwar zwecks wasserdichten Anschlusses des Füllkörpers an den Schienenkopf.In addition, the filler 6 and 7 in the area of the carriageway surface 16 toward the rail head 3 has a bevel 26 (FIG. 4), which is also filled with a waterproof joint material 13, for the purpose of watertight connection of the filler to the rail head.
Der Füllkörper 6 und 7 ist zudem zur Fahrbahnoberfläche 16 hin mit einer Schutzschicht 14 versehen, die abriebfest und beständig gegenüber Ozon, UV- Strahlen, Öl, Benzin und Chemikalien ist.The filler 6 and 7 is also provided towards the road surface 16 with a protective layer 14 which is abrasion-resistant and resistant to ozone, UV rays, oil, petrol and chemicals.
Fig. 2 zeigt eine Schienenanordnung 1', bei der die beiden Füllkörper 6' und 7' jeweils mit einer elektrischen Isolierung 8' bzw. 9' versehen sind, die jeweils entlang der Außenseite des Füllkörpers, d.h. der der Schienenkontur gegenüber liegenden Seite, verläuft. Nach Fig. 3 sind die beiden Füllkörper 6" und 7" der Schienenanordnung 1" jeweils mit einer elektrischen Isolierung 8" bzw. 9" versehen, die jeweils zunächst entlang des Schienenkopfes 3 verläuft und dann senkrecht (Isolierung 8') bzw. bogenförmig (Isolierung 9") im wesentlichen mittig durch den Füllkörper 6" bzw. 7" weiter verläuft.Fig. 2 shows a rail arrangement 1 ', in which the two filler bodies 6' and 7 'are each provided with electrical insulation 8' and 9 ', respectively, which runs along the outside of the filler body, ie the side opposite the rail contour . According to FIG. 3, the two packing elements 6 "and 7" of the rail arrangement 1 "are each provided with electrical insulation 8" and 9 ", respectively, which first run along the rail head 3 and then vertically (insulation 8 ') or arcuate ( Insulation 9 ") continues essentially centrally through the packing 6" or 7 ".
Die elektrische Isolierung 8, 8', 8" bzw. 9, 9', 9" gemäß der Ausführungsbeispiele nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 ist im Vergleich zum Füllkörper eine dünne Isolationsschicht, die in Form einer elektrisch isolierenden Mischung oder einer elektrisch isolierenden Folie vorliegt. Die elektrische Isolierung ist dabei in den Füllkörper einvulkanisiert.The electrical insulation 8, 8 ', 8 "or 9, 9', 9" according to the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is a thin insulation layer in comparison to the filler body, which is in the form of an electrically insulating mixture or an electrically insulating film is present. The electrical insulation is vulcanized into the packing.
Der Füllkörper besteht aus einem wasserundurchdringlichen Werkstoff, vorzugsweise in Verbindung mit einem hohlraumfreien Aufbau (d.h. keine eingeschlossenen Kanäle in Schienenlängsrichtung; DE-A-33 45 388, Fig. 1). Bei einer Dicke von > 1 ,2 kg/dm3 besteht der Füllkörper insbesondere aus EPDM, wobei auch ein Kautschukregenerat (Anteil 40 bis 80 Gew.-%) verwendet werden kann. Der Füllkörper ist zweckmäßigerweise verklebbar mit Metall.The filler body consists of a water-impermeable material, preferably in connection with a cavity-free structure (ie no enclosed channels in the longitudinal direction of the rail; DE-A-33 45 388, Fig. 1). With a thickness of> 1, 2 kg / dm 3 , the packing consists in particular of EPDM, wherein a regenerated rubber (share 40 to 80 wt .-%) can also be used. The filler body can expediently be glued to metal.
Fig. 4 zeigt nun die Klemmvorichtung 27, umfassend einen Rahmen 28 mit einer starren Klemmbacke 29, einer verstellbaren Klemmbacke 30 (betätigt durch den Hebel 32) sowie einer starren oder verstellbaren Klemmbacke 31. Mittels dieser Klemmvorrichtung werden die beiden Füllkörper 6'" und 7'" an die Schiene gepreßt, insbesondere unter Einsatz eines Kontaktklebers. 4 now shows the clamping device 27, comprising a frame 28 with a rigid clamping jaw 29, an adjustable clamping jaw 30 (actuated by the lever 32) and a rigid or adjustable clamping jaw 31. By means of this clamping device, the two filling bodies 6 '"and 7 '' pressed against the rail, especially using a contact adhesive.

Claims

Ansprüche Expectations
1. Schienenanordnung (1 , 1 ', 1 "), bestehend aus1. Rail arrangement (1, 1 ', 1 ") consisting of
- einer Schiene, insbesondere Rillenschiene (2), umfassend einen Schienenkopf (3), Schienensteg (4) und Schienenfuß (5), wobei zumeist unterhalb des Schienenfußes ein Basisprofil (17) aus elastomerem Werkstoff angeordnet ist, sowie aus Spurstangen (23), die vorzugsweise mit einem Spurstangenummantelungsprofil (24) aus elastomerem Werkstoff versehen sind;- a rail, in particular a grooved rail (2), comprising a rail head (3), rail web (4) and rail foot (5), a base profile (17) made of elastomeric material being arranged mostly below the rail foot, as well as tie rods (23), which are preferably provided with a tie rod sheathing profile (24) made of elastomeric material;
- einer Fahrbahn (15) aus Beton oder anderen Baumaterialien mit integrierter Fuge, in der die Schiene einsitzt;- A roadway (15) made of concrete or other building materials with an integrated joint in which the rail sits;
- einem Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") aus elastomerem Werkstoff, der zu beiden Seiten der Schiene angeordnet ist; sowie aus- A packing (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") made of elastomeric material, which is arranged on both sides of the rail; as well as from
- einer Schienenbefestigung (18);- a rail fastening (18);
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daßcharacterized in that
- der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") unter Anpassung an die Schienenkontur den verbleibenden Fugenraum vollständig ausfüllt und mit einer elektrischen Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") versehen ist.- The filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'"), completely adapting to the rail contour, fills the remaining joint space and with electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9 ', 9") is provided.
2. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") im Vergleich zum Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") eine dünne Isolationsschicht ist. 2. Rail arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9', 9") compared to the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") is a thin insulation layer.
3. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich die elektrische Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") von der Fahrbahnoberfläche (16) bis hin zum Schienenfuß (5) erstreckt.3. Rail arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9', 9") extends from the road surface (16) to the rail foot (5).
4. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8, 9) ausschließlich entlang der Innenseite des Füllkörpers (6, 7), d.h. entlang der Schienenkontur, verläuft.4. Rail arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 9) exclusively along the inside of the packing (6, 7), i.e. runs along the rail contour.
5. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8', 9') ausschließlich entlang der Außenseite des Füllkörpers (6', 7'), d.h. entlang der der Schienenkontur gegenüberliegenden Seite, verläuft.5. Rail arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8 ', 9') only along the outside of the packing (6 ', 7'), i.e. runs along the side opposite the rail contour.
6. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8", 9") zunächst entlang des Schienenkopfes (3) verläuft und dann senkrecht und/oder bogenförmig im wesentlichen senkrecht und/oder bogenförmig im wesentlichen mittig durch den Füllkörper (6", 7") weiter verläuft.6. Rail arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8 ", 9") first runs along the rail head (3) and then perpendicular and / or arcuate substantially vertically and / or arcuate substantially centrally through the filler ( 6 ", 7") continues.
7. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") aus einer elektrisch isolierenden Mischung besteht.7. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9', 9") consists of an electrically insulating mixture.
8. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") aus einer elektrisch isolierenden Kunststoffolie besteht.8. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9', 9") consists of an electrically insulating plastic film.
9. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektrische Isolierung (8, 8', 8"; 9, 9', 9") in den Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") einvulkanisiert ist. 9. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the electrical insulation (8, 8 ', 8 "; 9, 9', 9") in the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") is vulcanized.
10. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, T, 7", 7'") auf seiner dem Schienenfuß (5) zugewandten Unterseite mit wenigstens einem in Schienenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Streifen (10), vorzugsweise mit zwei Streifen, mit im wesentlichen halbkreisförmiger Querschnittsgestalt versehen ist.10. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, T, 7 ", 7 '") on its underside facing the rail foot (5) is provided with at least one strip (10) running in the longitudinal direction of the rail, preferably with two strips, with an essentially semicircular cross-sectional shape.
11. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") außenseitig innerhalb seines unteren Bereiches verjüngt, und zwar unter Bildung einer Aussparung (25) als Raum für die Schienenbefestigung (18), wobei die Aussparung entweder nur im Bereich der jeweiligen Schienenbefestigung vorhanden ist oder in Schienenlängsrichtung durchgehend verläuft.11. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") tapers on the outside within its lower region, namely to form a recess (25) as a space for the rail fastening (18), the recess either being present only in the region of the respective rail fastening or running continuously in the longitudinal direction of the rail.
12. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") außenseitig innerhalb seines oberen Bereiches mit wenigstens einer in Schienenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Nut (11), vorzugsweise mit wenigstens zwei Nuten, versehen ist.12. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") on the outside within its upper region with at least one groove (11) running in the longitudinal direction of the rail, preferably with at least two grooves.
13. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, insbesondere in Verbindung mit Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich an den Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") außenseitig innerhalb seines oberen Bereiches eine Dehnungsfuge anschließt, die mit einem wasserdichten Fugenmaterial (12) ausgefüllt ist, das vorzugsweise dauerelastisch ist.13. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12, in particular in connection with claim 12, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'" ) connects an expansion joint on the outside within its upper area, which is filled with a waterproof joint material (12), which is preferably permanently elastic.
14. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") im Bereich der Fahrbahnoberfläche (16) zum Schienenkopf (3) hin mit einer Auskantung (26) versehen ist, die mit einem wasserdichten Fugenmaterial (13) ausgefüllt ist, das vorzugsweise dauerelastisch ist.14. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") in the region of the road surface (16) for Rail head (3) is provided with an edge (26) which is filled with a waterproof joint material (13), which is preferably permanently elastic.
15. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") aus einem wasserundurchdringlichen Werkstoff besteht, vorzugsweise in Verbindung mit einem hohlraumfreien Aufbau.15. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") from one water-impermeable material, preferably in connection with a void-free structure.
16. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") verklebbar mit Metall ist.16. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") can be glued to metal.
17. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") eine Dichte von > 1 ,2 kg/dm3 aufweist.17. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") has a density of> 1, 2 kg / dm 3 .
18. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") aus einer Kautschukmischung auf Basis Ethylen-Propylen-Dien-Mischpolymerisat (EPDM) besteht.18. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") made of a rubber mixture based on ethylene-propylene -Diene copolymer (EPDM) exists.
19. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") zur Fahrbahnoberfläche (16) hin mit einer Schutzschicht (14) versehen ist, die abriebfest und beständig gegenüber Ozon, UV-Strahlen, Öl, Benzin und Chemikalien ist, wobei die Schutzschicht vorzugsweise aus einer Kautschukmischung auf Basis EPDM besteht.19. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") to the road surface (16) with a Protective layer (14) is provided, which is abrasion-resistant and resistant to ozone, UV rays, oil, petrol and chemicals, the protective layer preferably consisting of a rubber mixture based on EPDM.
20. Schienenanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") aus einem Kautschukregenerat, insbesondere auf Basis EPDM, besteht.20. Rail arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the filling body (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") from a rubber regenerate, in particular based on EPDM , consists.
21. Schienenanordnung nach Anspruch 19 und 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Kautschukregeneratanteil der Schutzschicht (14) maximal 20 Gew.-% beträgt, während der Grundkörper des Füllkörpers (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") einen Kautschukregeneratanteil von 40 bis 80 Gew.-% aufweist. 21. Rail arrangement according to claim 19 and 20, characterized in that the proportion of regenerated rubber in the protective layer (14) is at most 20% by weight, while the base body of the packing (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ' , 7 ", 7 '") has a rubber regenerate content of 40 to 80% by weight.
22. Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Schienenanordnung mit Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7', 7", 7'") aus elastomerem Werkstoff, insbesondere in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 21 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mittels einer Klemmvorrichtung (27), umfassend einen Rahmen (28) mit Klemmbacken (29, 30, 31), wobei wenigstens eine Klemmbacke (30) verstellbar ist, der Füllkörper beidseitig an die Schiene gepreßt wird.22. A method for producing a rail arrangement with filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 ', 7 ", 7'") made of elastomeric material, in particular in connection with one of claims 1 to 21, thereby characterized in that by means of a clamping device (27) comprising a frame (28) with clamping jaws (29, 30, 31), at least one clamping jaw (30) being adjustable, the packing is pressed onto the rail on both sides.
23. Verfahren nach Anspruch 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Füllkörper (6, 6', 6", 6'"; 7, 7\ 7", 7'") und/oder der Schienenkopf (3) und/oder der Schienensteg (4) und/oder der Schienenfuß (5) vor dem Verklemmen mit einem Kontaktkleber eingestrichen werden. 23. The method according to claim 22, characterized in that the filler (6, 6 ', 6 ", 6'"; 7, 7 \ 7 ", 7 '") and / or the rail head (3) and / or the rail web (4) and / or the rail foot (5) are coated with a contact adhesive before jamming.
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