EP3239012B1 - Transport system with a rail mounted intervention element - Google Patents

Transport system with a rail mounted intervention element Download PDF

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EP3239012B1
EP3239012B1 EP16167715.8A EP16167715A EP3239012B1 EP 3239012 B1 EP3239012 B1 EP 3239012B1 EP 16167715 A EP16167715 A EP 16167715A EP 3239012 B1 EP3239012 B1 EP 3239012B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B5/00—Elevated railway systems without suspended vehicles
    • B61B5/02—Elevated railway systems without suspended vehicles with two or more rails
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    • E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B25/00—Tracks for special kinds of railways
    • E01B25/02—Tracks for rack railways
    • E01B25/04—Rack rails; Supports or connections for rack rails
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    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the present invention relates to a transportation system comprising: a vehicle; a route with a rail extending at least in sections along the route along which the vehicle is movably arranged; and a drive system for a form-locking drive for driving the vehicle along the route, wherein the drive system has at least one first engagement element extending in sections along the route and a drivable second engagement element connected to the vehicle.
  • Transport vehicles with positive drives are known, for example as rack railways or in mining.
  • Form-locking drives have the advantage over frictional drives, that the efficiency can be improved because a sliding of the drive wheel is excluded on the drive rail in a positive connection.
  • larger moments and thus larger accelerations from the drive to the rail can be transferred.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a transport system with a positive drive system, in which, even with complex trajectories, an engagement element for a gear of a vehicle-mounted tooth drive can be easily and reliably mounted on a rail extending along the route.
  • a transport system comprises: a vehicle; a route with a rail extending at least in sections along the route along which the vehicle is movably arranged; and a drive system for a form-locking drive for driving the vehicle along the route, wherein the drive system comprises at least one first engagement element extending in sections along the travel path and a drivable second engagement element connected to the vehicle.
  • the first engagement element has along the route at least partially projections and recesses formed between the projections (engagement recesses for the second engagement member), each bounded by a first projection and an adjacent second projection, wherein the first engagement member (through) openings (or.
  • Passages of which at least one through opening is formed between the first projection and the adjacent second projection, through which engages a connecting element for connecting the first engagement member with the rail for attachment to the rail.
  • the opening has an engagement-side opening cross-section which is accessible between the projections. That is, the engagement-side opening cross-section is located at the moment of an engagement in the area below or adjacent to a complementary engagement projection of the second engagement element.
  • the cross sections or diameters of the opening are adapted so that the connecting element or a shaft of the connecting element can be guided therethrough.
  • the opening has a rail-side opening cross-section through which the opening of the first engagement element opens precisely into a corresponding bore or opening formed in the rail.
  • first and second engagement elements wherein the along the route arranged first engagement element usually at periodically spaced protrusions and intermediate recesses has, can engage in the corresponding projections / recesses of the second vehicle-mounted engagement member.
  • Projections in the sense of the invention are all perpendicular or transversely to the direction of protruding components that allow an intervention to transfer power from the vehicle to the rail (and vice versa) to accelerate the vehicle along the route.
  • the projections extend from a base of the first engagement element along the engagement plane (which in the process forms a plane of symmetry, i.d.R) transversely to the extension direction of the first engagement element.
  • the first engagement element has in particular along the route at least partially teeth and recesses formed between the teeth (tooth gaps), which are each bounded by a first tooth flank and a second tooth flank, wherein the first engagement member has openings, of which at least one through opening between a the first tooth flanks and an adjacent second tooth flank is formed, through which engages a connecting element for connecting the first engagement element with the rail for attachment to the rail.
  • the first engagement element can also be used, for example, as a drive train toothing or the like. be executed.
  • the projections of the toothing are in this case (possibly rotatably mounted) bolts or cylinders, each defining an intervening engagement gap (recess), through which the passage opening extends for the passage of a connecting element.
  • tooth space can be used synonymously with the term “depression between the protrusions”, e.g. for the area between two bolts of a rack pole.
  • the rail may be a retaining rail only for attachment of the first engagement member. However, it can preferably also be a rail at the same time, which guides the vehicle, that is to say a guide rail.
  • the rail is an elongated member having a generally approximately circular outer contour in cross-section, e.g. a tube with a circular outer cross-section. However, it may also have different cross-sections, e.g. an oval, rectangular, polygonal or square cross section.
  • a passage opening in the first engagement member is provided between two teeth of the toothing .
  • the passage openings or at least the engagement-side opening cross-section can be arranged, for example, between two adjacent identical chain links.
  • a screw or bolt passes through the through opening into which the opening opens, i. the connecting elements are inserted into the openings and through the openings and e.g. attached to the rail by screwing.
  • pipes and a flexible rack can be bent and / or twisted with sufficient accuracy in three dimensions. If a rail is now made of a pipe, it is advisable to mount the flexible rack directly to the pipe, as this will give you guidance in the room and at the same time provide a statically strong enough attachment to the rail to transfer the power from the drive wheel the rack into the Transfer structure. Incidentally, a similar exact curved and similar static strong designed additional attachment of the rack must be provided on the rail.
  • the assembly is made possible, although usually little space on the rail is available, as are on the driving tube and the lanes for running and training wheels. Welding of the first engagement element would e.g. need more space due to welds around rack. In addition, large forces can be safely transmitted to the rail in the invention.
  • first engagement element the route
  • second engagement element of the vehicle
  • exact positioning is also required relative to the guide wheels of the vehicle (which determine the position of the second drivable engagement member).
  • Accurate positioning may require a job site assembly, for which welding is unsuitable, while screwing is readily possible also at the construction site of the transport system.
  • the first engagement element is attached to the rail at least in sections via connecting elements by means of positive engagement.
  • the first engagement element may be attached to the rail at least in sections via connecting elements by means of adhesion.
  • the rail is formed in cross section with a convexly curved outer surface.
  • the cross section may in particular be circular, annular or tubular.
  • the first engagement element may have a base region and an engagement region, wherein the surface of the base resting against the guide rail has a concave curvature which corresponds to the curvature of the outer surface of the guide rail in a complementary manner.
  • an angle greater than 0 ° or equal to 0 ° can be arranged in the cross section between the radius of the guide rail and the engagement plane.
  • the engagement plane the level of the intended engagement of the first is defined in the second engagement element; the plane is determined geometrically by a secant with a defined distance from the center and a vector of the direction of travel of the vehicle. Said angle corresponds to the angle between said secant and the radius which intersects the secant at the periphery of the rail.
  • the tooth engagement direction in the toothing of the second engagement member (e.g., drive gear of the vehicle) in the first engagement member is not radial to the rail. Due to the variability of the angle, it is possible to save space. The radially attacking wheels thus get a maximum of freedom.
  • the opening extending through the base portion of the first engaging member is perpendicular to the surface of the rail, which generally corresponds to the radial direction (e.g., with a round or elliptical cross section of the rail).
  • the through opening may be arranged so that it is transverse to the extension direction of the first engagement element and at an angle less than 90 °, in particular greater than 0 ° or equal to 0 °, in particular at an angle greater than 0 °, in particular at an angle greater than 5 °, is arranged inclined relative to the engagement plane.
  • the level of the intended engagement of the second is defined in the first engagement element.
  • the first engagement element which is formed for example as a gear, by the position of the gear, a plane in which the gear is and which defines the engagement plane. Since usually the gear is in straight engagement with the first engagement element, ie in the region of a (prevailing) plane of symmetry Projections of the first engagement element is, is also the plane of symmetry in the engagement plane or determines this.
  • the rail may consist of at least one tube with at least one opening into which the connecting element is inserted and in which it is preferably fastened.
  • the connecting element may preferably be a screw.
  • the connecting element may also be a positive connection element.
  • connection elements can be arranged for additional attachment.
  • a welded connection between the first engagement element and the rail can be provided.
  • the first engagement element can rest statically determined on the guide device. This means that it is fixed at least at three points.
  • the contact surface of the first engagement element on the tube or on the rail is adapted to this.
  • an adaptation of the underside of the base of the connecting element to the surface of the rail can be provided already in the planning.
  • the connecting element can in particular be inserted radially into a fastening component of the rail.
  • the fastening components of the rail may be, for example, threaded bores formed at the locations of the rail to which the fasteners must be secured.
  • a radial insertion usually means that the direction in which the connecting elements are inserted on the rail, is aligned perpendicular to the surface of the mounting surface of the rail.
  • the first engagement element may be fastened to a surface of the rail, which also serves as a running surface for at least one wheel intended for guiding the vehicle. This means, for example, that the rack is attached directly to the driving tube (here according to the rail).
  • the first engagement element may be fastened to the front side of the rail, wherein the rear side and / or end side (side surface) of the rail serves as a running surface at least one wheel intended for guiding the vehicle.
  • the first engagement element is a flexible engagement element, for example a chain or a drive train toothing with e.g. flexibly attached to each other limbs.
  • the rail may not only be rotationally symmetrical in cross section, for example tubular, but may also have other cross sections, e.g. be formed as a flat sheet, on the underside of the first engagement element, e.g. a chain is attached. On the top drives an impeller and / or on the front side drives a side wheel.
  • the profile of the rail may be a double T-beam profile.
  • the wheels engage the upper flange of the profile. At the bottom of the flange, the rack or chain is attached.
  • the embodiment described below relates to a transport system, in particular a rail-bound passenger transport system in the non-public area.
  • the transport system can be used in any other application for which it is appropriate.
  • FIG. 1 a conventional guide system 1 'is shown, which has two parallel rails 2a' and 2b 'for guiding two-lane vehicles along a route and a centrally between the rails 2a', 2b 'arranged rack 3'.
  • the rack 3 'for a positive drive 5', 9 ', 6' of a vehicle 4 ' is provided.
  • the engine 5 ' is connected to the chassis 7' of the vehicle 4 '.
  • a shaft 9 ' transmits the power from the motor 5' to the gear 6 '.
  • the chassis 7 ' is guided over rollers 8a', 8b ', which bear against the rails 2a' and 2b ', along the route.
  • the drive 5 ', 9', 6 ' may have a shaft and / or a gear, but also as a direct drive (eg hub motor) without shaft / gearbox, or only with gear and pinion, ie without shaft, be formed.
  • a direct drive eg hub motor
  • gear and pinion ie without shaft
  • an electromagnetic or hydraulic drive can be used or a combination thereof.
  • FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a transport system according to the invention. This has similar components as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrated system. Corresponding components are however denoted without apostrophe.
  • the transport system has a travel route with a guidance system 1 and a vehicle 4.
  • the vehicle 4 is movably connected along the route.
  • the engine 5 is connected to the chassis 7 of the vehicle 4.
  • a shaft 8 transmits the power from the motor 5 to the gear 6.
  • the chassis 7 is guided over rollers 8a, 8b, which bear against the rails 2a and 2b, along the route.
  • the drive may comprise a shaft and / or a gear, but may also be designed as a direct drive (for example wheel hub motor) without a shaft / gear, or only with a gear and pinion, ie without a shaft.
  • a direct drive for example wheel hub motor
  • a gear and pinion ie without a shaft.
  • an electromagnetic or hydraulic drive can be used or a combination thereof.
  • the first engagement element 3 is attached to a rail 2a, in this case on a running rail or guide rail 2a.
  • the type of attachment is for example in the FIG. 4 shown in more detail.
  • the engagement element 3 is a chain comprising inner tooth segments 30 with two teeth 300, 301 and two opposite inner tooth flanks 3001, 3011 and two outer tooth flanks 3002, 3012. Between each two inner tooth segments 30 is an outer tooth segment 31 with two the inner tooth segment 30 encompassing outer tooth components 310 and 311 arranged (see also Fig. 5 ).
  • the outer toothed segment 31 is connected to a chain holder 32, via which the engagement element 3 is connected to the rail 2a.
  • the opposing inner tooth flanks 3001 of each of the inner tooth segments 30 and their outer flanks 3012 and 3002 of two adjacent inner tooth segments 30 each form an engagement toothing for a tooth of complementary design vehicle-mounted engagement element.
  • the chain holder 32 and the tooth segments 30, 31 are connected by means of fitting screws 32.
  • the chain holders 32 are attached to the rail 2a by means of a screw 34.
  • the Screw 34 allows a variable and secure attachment, in particular relatively flexible engagement elements 3 such as chains, even with complex, winding and twisty route guides.
  • the FIG. 6 shows the construction of a chain holder 32 with attached tooth segments 30, 31 in more detail.
  • the chain holder 32 has a base portion 320 with an opening 3200 (through hole through the base portion) for receiving the screw 34 and an engagement portion 321 for receiving the fitting screws 33.
  • the engagement region 321 has a central depression corresponding approximately to the configuration of the outer tooth segments 310, 311.
  • the engagement-side, accessible from the outside between the projections opening cross-section 3202 of the through hole 3200 is approximately centrally disposed in the middle between the lateral projections of the engagement portion 321, in the base region 320.
  • the opening extends in a region between the two lateral tooth components 310 and 311 of the outer tooth segments 31 and in each case two adjacent inner tooth segments 30.
  • the engagement-side opening cross section 3202 is arranged or intersects approximately in the engagement plane.
  • the rail-side opening section 3203 is disposed on the opposite side of the socket portion.
  • a damping element 35 may be arranged between the chain holder 32 and the toothed segments 30, 31, a damping element 35 may be arranged.
  • the FIG. 6 shows the structure and the attachment of a chain holder 32 in cross section in detail.
  • the base region 320 has a passage opening 3200 for a screw 34 (possibly also for a bolt).
  • the underside 3201 of the base 320 is concavely curved in cross-section such that the concave curvature is matched to the corresponding convex curvature of the rail 2a, ie the curvatures are complementary (convex / concave) to each other.
  • the orientation of the engagement plane E of the engagement member 3 is not necessarily equal to a radial plane R extending through the center of the rail 2a, or (alternatively or additionally) perpendicular to the surface of the rail 2a, and the engagement plane E in the surface the rail cuts. Rather, the levels E and R include an angle ⁇ , for example, less than 90 °, and / or greater than or equal to 0 °, z. B. greater than 0 °, greater than 5 °, or greater than 10 °, and / or less than 45 °.
  • the passage opening 3200 is aligned such that it extends radially to the center of the rail cross-sectional profile or (alternatively or additionally thereto) is aligned perpendicular to the surface of the rail 2a.
  • the central axis of the through hole with the engagement plane forms an angle corresponding to the angle between the engagement plane E and the radial plane R.
  • the rail 2a has a hole 20a at a location corresponding to the passage opening 3200, into which the screw 34 can be guided.
  • the screw has a thread 340 that u.U. is screwed with a provided in the bore 20a internal thread.
  • the orientation of the first engagement element relative to the plane defined by the two guide rails is thus always the same.
  • the first engagement element describes a helical thread turn.

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TECHNISCHES GEBIETTECHNICAL AREA

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Transportsystem, umfassend: ein Fahrzeug; eine Fahrstrecke mit einer sich wenigstens abschnittsweise entlang der Fahrstrecke erstreckenden Schiene, entlang der das Fahrzeug bewegbar angeordnet ist; und ein Antriebssystem für einen formschlüssigen Antrieb zum Antrieb des Fahrzeugs entlang der Fahrstrecke, wobei das Antriebssystem wenigstens ein abschnittweise entlang der Fahrstrecke verlaufendes erstes Eingriffselement und ein mit dem Fahrzeug verbundenes antreibbares zweites Eingriffselement aufweist.The present invention relates to a transportation system comprising: a vehicle; a route with a rail extending at least in sections along the route along which the vehicle is movably arranged; and a drive system for a form-locking drive for driving the vehicle along the route, wherein the drive system has at least one first engagement element extending in sections along the route and a drivable second engagement element connected to the vehicle.

STAND DER TECHNIKSTATE OF THE ART

Transportfahrzeuge mit formschlüssigen Antrieben sind bekannt, beispielsweise als Zahnradbahnen oder im Bergbau. Formschlüssige Antriebe haben gegenüber reibschlüssigen Antrieben den Vorteil, dass der Wirkungsgrad verbessert werden kann, da ein Gleiten des Antriebsrads auf der Antriebsschiene bei einer formschlüssigen Verbindung ausgeschlossen ist. Zudem sind größere Momente und somit größere Beschleunigungen vom Antrieb auf die Schiene übertragbar.Transport vehicles with positive drives are known, for example as rack railways or in mining. Form-locking drives have the advantage over frictional drives, that the efficiency can be improved because a sliding of the drive wheel is excluded on the drive rail in a positive connection. In addition, larger moments and thus larger accelerations from the drive to the rail can be transferred.

Auch für den Einsatz bei Vergnügungsbahnen wurden diese Antriebe bereits vorgeschlagen. Dabei ergibt sich allerdings das Problem, dass die Zahnleiste/Zahnstange die Möglichkeiten bei der Realisierung bestimmter Streckenführungen einschränken. Da Vergnügungsbahnen bei den Benutzern hauptsächlich Fahrspaß durch das Durchfahren möglichst spektakulärer Fahrfiguren erzeugen sollen, müssen in vielen Fällen eine komplizierte Streckenführung mit mehr oder weniger steilen Anstiegen (z. B. Camelback), Kurven, Windungen (z. B. Schraube), aber auch Kombinationen davon (z. B. Corkscrew)) realisiert werden. Da jedoch die Zahnstangen, wie auch die Führungselemente (Schienen), nicht beliebig biegbar und verwindbar sind, sind die Möglichkeiten der Streckengestaltung beschränkt.These drives have already been proposed for use in amusement rides. However, there is the problem that the rack / rack limit the possibilities in the realization of certain routes. As amusement vehicles are intended to generate mainly driving pleasure for the users by driving through spectacular driving figures, in many cases a complicated route with more or less steep climbs (eg Camelback), curves, turns (eg screw), but also Combinations thereof (eg Corkscrew)) can be realized. However, since the racks, as well as the guide elements (rails), are not arbitrarily bendable and twistable, the possibilities of route design are limited.

Aus der EP 2483121 A1 ist bekannt, eine Zahnstange zwischen den übereinander liegenden Rohren einer Einschienenbahn oder an einem der Rohre einer Einschienenbahn anzubringen. Es ergeben sich jedoch beim Einsatz herkömmlicher Komponenten und Verfahren Schwierigkeiten, insbesondere bei kurvigen und komplexen Bahnverläufen mit Verdrillungen der Bahn, beim Anbringen eines Eingriffselements für das Zahnrad des Antriebs des Fahrzeugs an einer Schiene.From the EP 2483121 A1 It is known to attach a rack between the superimposed tubes of a monorail or on one of the tubes of a monorail. However, there are difficulties in the use of conventional components and methods, especially in curvy and complex tracks with twists of the web, when attaching an engagement member for the gear of the drive of the vehicle to a rail.

AUFGABE DER ERFINDUNGOBJECT OF THE INVENTION

Ausgehend davon besteht die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung darin, ein Transportsystem mit einem formschlüssigen Antriebssystem vorzuschlagen, bei dem, auch bei komplexen Bahnverläufen, ein Eingriffselement für ein Zahnrad eines fahrzeugseitigen Zahnantriebs einfach und zuverlässig an einer sich entlang der Fahrstrecke erstreckenden Schiene montiert werden kann.Based on this, the object of the present invention is to propose a transport system with a positive drive system, in which, even with complex trajectories, an engagement element for a gear of a vehicle-mounted tooth drive can be easily and reliably mounted on a rail extending along the route.

TECHNISCHE LÖSUNGTECHNICAL SOLUTION

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Transportsystem gemäß dem Anspruch 1. Vorteilhafte Merkmale und bevorzugte Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen.This object is achieved by a transport system according to claim 1. Advantageous features and preferred embodiments will be apparent from the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst ein Transportsystem: ein Fahrzeug; eine Fahrstrecke mit einer sich wenigstens abschnittsweise entlang der Fahrstrecke erstreckenden Schiene, entlang der das Fahrzeug bewegbar angeordnet ist; und ein Antriebssystem für einen formschlüssigenAntrieb zum Antrieb des Fahrzeugs entlang der Fahrstrecke, wobei das Antriebssystem wenigstens ein abschnittsweise entlang der Fahrstrecke verlaufendes erstes Eingriffselement und ein mit dem Fahrzeug verbundenes antreibbares zweites Eingriffselement aufweist. Das erste Eingriffselement weist entlang der Fahrstrecke wenigstens abschnittsweise Vorsprünge und zwischen den Vorsprüngen ausgebildete Vertiefungen (Eingriffsvertiefungen für das zweite Eingriffselement) auf, die jeweils durch einen ersten Vorsprung und einen benachbarten zweiten Vorsprung begrenzt werden, wobei das erste Eingriffselement (durchgehende) Öffnungen (bzw. Durchgänge) aufweist, von denen mindestens eine durchgehende Öffnung zwischen dem ersten Vorsprung und dem benachbarten zweiten Vorsprung ausgebildet ist, durch die ein Verbindungselement zur Verbindung des ersten Eingriffselements mit der Schiene zur Befestigung an der Schiene hindurch greift. Die Öffnung weist dabei einen zwischen den Vorsprüngen zugänglich angeordneten eingriffseitigen Öffnungsquerschnitt auf D.h. der eingriffseitige Öffnungsquerschnitt liegt im Moment eines Eingriffs im Bereich unterhalb bzw. benachbart zu einem komplementären Eingriffsvorsprung des zweiten Eingriffselements. Die Querschnitte bzw. Durchmesser der Öffnung sind so angepasst, dass das Verbindungselement bzw. ein Schaft des Verbindungselements hindurch geführt werden kann.According to the invention, a transport system comprises: a vehicle; a route with a rail extending at least in sections along the route along which the vehicle is movably arranged; and a drive system for a form-locking drive for driving the vehicle along the route, wherein the drive system comprises at least one first engagement element extending in sections along the travel path and a drivable second engagement element connected to the vehicle. The first engagement element has along the route at least partially projections and recesses formed between the projections (engagement recesses for the second engagement member), each bounded by a first projection and an adjacent second projection, wherein the first engagement member (through) openings (or. Passages), of which at least one through opening is formed between the first projection and the adjacent second projection, through which engages a connecting element for connecting the first engagement member with the rail for attachment to the rail. In this case, the opening has an engagement-side opening cross-section which is accessible between the projections. That is, the engagement-side opening cross-section is located at the moment of an engagement in the area below or adjacent to a complementary engagement projection of the second engagement element. The cross sections or diameters of the opening are adapted so that the connecting element or a shaft of the connecting element can be guided therethrough.

Die Öffnung weist einen schienenseitigen Öffnungsquerschnitt auf, durch den die Öffnung des ersten Eingriffselements passgenau in eine entsprechende in der Schiene ausgebildete Bohrung bzw. Öffnung mündet.The opening has a rail-side opening cross-section through which the opening of the first engagement element opens precisely into a corresponding bore or opening formed in the rail.

Praktisch jeder formschlüssige Eingriff erfordert komplementäre erste und zweite Eingriffselemente, wobei das entlang der Fahrstrecke angeordnete erste Eingriffselement in der Regel in periodischen Abständen hervorstehende Vorsprünge und dazwischen liegende Vertiefungen aufweist, in die entsprechende Vorsprünge/ Vertiefungen des zweiten fahrzeugseitigen Eingriffselements eingreifen können. Vorsprünge im Sinn der Erfindung sind alle senkrecht oder quer zur Fahrtrichtung vorstehenden Komponenten, die einen Eingriff zur Kraftübertragung vom Fahrzeug auf die Schiene (und umgekehrt) zur Beschleunigung des Fahrzeugs entlang der Fahrstrecke ermöglichen. Insbesondere erstrecken sich die Vorsprünge von einem Sockel des ersten Eingriffselements entlang der Eingriffsebene (diese bildet dabei i.d.R. eine Symmetrieebene) quer zur Erstreckungsrichtung des ersten Eingriffselements.Practically any positive engagement requires complementary first and second engagement elements, wherein the along the route arranged first engagement element usually at periodically spaced protrusions and intermediate recesses has, can engage in the corresponding projections / recesses of the second vehicle-mounted engagement member. Projections in the sense of the invention are all perpendicular or transversely to the direction of protruding components that allow an intervention to transfer power from the vehicle to the rail (and vice versa) to accelerate the vehicle along the route. In particular, the projections extend from a base of the first engagement element along the engagement plane (which in the process forms a plane of symmetry, i.d.R) transversely to the extension direction of the first engagement element.

Das erste Eingriffselement weist insbesondere entlang der Fahrstrecke wenigstens abschnittsweise Zähne und zwischen den Zähnen ausgebildete Vertiefungen (Zahnlücken) auf, die jeweils durch eine erste Zahnflanke und eine zweite Zahnflanke begrenzt werden, wobei das erste Eingriffselement Öffnungen aufweist, von denen mindestens eine durchgehende Öffnung zwischen einer der ersten Zahnflanken und einer benachbarten zweiten Zahnflanke ausgebildet ist, durch die ein Verbindungselement zur Verbindung des ersten Eingriffselements mit der Schiene zur Befestigung an der Schiene hindurch greift.The first engagement element has in particular along the route at least partially teeth and recesses formed between the teeth (tooth gaps), which are each bounded by a first tooth flank and a second tooth flank, wherein the first engagement member has openings, of which at least one through opening between a the first tooth flanks and an adjacent second tooth flank is formed, through which engages a connecting element for connecting the first engagement element with the rail for attachment to the rail.

Das erste Eingriffselement kann jedoch auch beispielsweise als Triebstockverzahnung o.ä. ausgeführt sein. Die Vorsprünge der Verzahnung sind in diesem Fall (ggf. drehbar gelagerte) Bolzen oder Zylinder, die jeweils eine dazwischen angeordnete Eingriffslücke (Vertiefung) begrenzen, durch die sich die Durchgangsöffnung zum Durchgriff eines Verbindungselements erstreckt.However, the first engagement element can also be used, for example, as a drive train toothing or the like. be executed. The projections of the toothing are in this case (possibly rotatably mounted) bolts or cylinders, each defining an intervening engagement gap (recess), through which the passage opening extends for the passage of a connecting element.

Der Begriff "Zahnlücke" kann synonym zum Begriff "Vertiefung zwischen den Vorsprüngen" verwendet werden, z.B. für den Bereich zwischen zwei Bolzen einer Triebstock-Stange.The term "tooth space" can be used synonymously with the term "depression between the protrusions", e.g. for the area between two bolts of a rack pole.

Die Schiene kann eine Halteschiene lediglich zur Befestigung des ersten Eingriffselements sein. Sie kann vorzugsweise aber auch gleichzeitig eine Schiene sein, die das Fahrzeug führt, also eine Führungsschiene. Die Schiene ist ein langgestrecktes Bauteil mit im Querschnitt in der Regel etwa kreisförmiger Außenkontur, z.B. ein Rohr mit kreisförmigem Außenquerschnitt. Sie kann jedoch auch davon abweichende Querschnitte aufweisen, z.B. einen ovalen, rechteckigen, mehreckigen oder quadratischen Querschnitt.The rail may be a retaining rail only for attachment of the first engagement member. However, it can preferably also be a rail at the same time, which guides the vehicle, that is to say a guide rail. The rail is an elongated member having a generally approximately circular outer contour in cross-section, e.g. a tube with a circular outer cross-section. However, it may also have different cross-sections, e.g. an oval, rectangular, polygonal or square cross section.

Zwischen zwei Zähnen der Verzahnung ist eine Durchgangsöffnung im ersten Eingriffselement vorgesehen. Sofern die Verzahnung aus Kettengliedern besteht, können die Durchgangsöffnungen bzw. zumindest der eingriffseitige Öffnungsquerschnitt beispielsweise zwischen zwei benachbarten identischen Kettengliedern angeordnet sein. Eine Schraube oder ein Bolzen durchgreift die Durchgangsöffnung, in die die Öffnung mündet, d.h. die Verbindungselemente werden in die Öffnungen und durch die Öffnungen hindurch gesteckt und z.B. durch Verschrauben an der Schiene befestigt.Between two teeth of the toothing a passage opening in the first engagement member is provided. If the toothing consists of chain links, the passage openings or at least the engagement-side opening cross-section can be arranged, for example, between two adjacent identical chain links. A screw or bolt passes through the through opening into which the opening opens, i. the connecting elements are inserted into the openings and through the openings and e.g. attached to the rail by screwing.

Auf diese Weise wird eine zeitsparende Montage bei variabler Befestigung einer Zahnstange, insbesondere einer flexiblen Zahnstange (Kette), an einem Rohr, o.ä., ermöglicht.In this way, a time-saving assembly with variable attachment of a rack, in particular a flexible rack (chain), on a pipe, or the like, allows.

Beispielsweise lassen sich Rohre und eine flexible Zahnstange mit hinreichender Genauigkeit dreidimensional biegen und/oder verwinden. Besteht nun eine Fahrschiene aus einem Rohr, bietet es sich an, die flexible Zahnstange direkt an das Rohr zu montieren, da sie dadurch Ihre Führung im Raum erhält und gleichzeitig eine statisch genügend starke Befestigung an der Schiene ermöglicht wird, um die Antriebskraft vom Antriebsrad über die Zahnstange ins Tragwerk zu übertragen. Im Übrigen muss eine ähnlich exakt gebogene und ähnlich statisch stark ausgelegte zusätzliche Befestigung der Zahnstange an der Schiene vorgesehen werden.For example, pipes and a flexible rack can be bent and / or twisted with sufficient accuracy in three dimensions. If a rail is now made of a pipe, it is advisable to mount the flexible rack directly to the pipe, as this will give you guidance in the room and at the same time provide a statically strong enough attachment to the rail to transfer the power from the drive wheel the rack into the Transfer structure. Incidentally, a similar exact curved and similar static strong designed additional attachment of the rack must be provided on the rail.

Mit Hilfe der Erfindung wird die Montage ermöglicht, obwohl in der Regel wenig Platz an der Schiene verfügbar ist, da sich auf dem Fahrrohr auch die Fahrspuren für Lauf- und Stützräder befinden. Ein Anschweißen des ersten Eingriffselements würde z.B. mehr Platz benötigen aufgrund von Schweißnähten um Zahnstange herum. Zudem können im Rahmen der Erfindung große Kräfte sicher auf die Schiene übertragen werden.With the help of the invention, the assembly is made possible, although usually little space on the rail is available, as are on the driving tube and the lanes for running and training wheels. Welding of the first engagement element would e.g. need more space due to welds around rack. In addition, large forces can be safely transmitted to the rail in the invention.

Bei einem formschlüssigen Antrieb ist es außerdem erforderlich, das erste Eingriffselement (der Fahrstrecke) exakt zum zweiten Eingriffselement (des Fahrzeugs) zu positionieren. Eine exakte Positionierung ist insbesondere auch relativ zu den Führungsrädern des Fahrzeugs (die die Position des zweiten antreibbaren Eingriffselements bestimmen) erforderlich. Eine exakte Positionierung erfordert unter Umständen eine Baustellenmontage, wofür Schweißen ungeeignet ist, während ein Verschrauben ohne weiteres auch am Aufbauort des Transportsystems möglich ist.In a positive drive, it is also necessary to position the first engagement element (the route) exactly to the second engagement element (of the vehicle). In particular, exact positioning is also required relative to the guide wheels of the vehicle (which determine the position of the second drivable engagement member). Accurate positioning may require a job site assembly, for which welding is unsuitable, while screwing is readily possible also at the construction site of the transport system.

Grundlage jedes formschlüssigen Antriebs, vor allem bei angestrebten hohen Geschwindigkeiten für Transportsysteme, insbesondere für Vergnügungsbahnen/ Achterbahnen, ist die möglichst genaue Anordnung der Verzahnungspartner zueinander, die durch die vorliegende Erfindung erreicht wird. Außerdem kann die notwendige Genauigkeit auch bei komplexen Fahrstreckenverläufen (z.B. dreidimensionale Verwindungen) eingehalten werden. Auch für andere Transportsysteme, z.B. Systeme für z.B. Materialtransporte, sind Schienen mit engen Radien und auch Verwindungen (z.B. zur Schrägstellung des Fahrzeugs in Horizontalkurven zur Reduktion der Querkräfte bzw. zur Ermöglichung höherer Geschwindigkeiten in Kurven) vorteilhaft.The basis of any form-locking drive, especially at desired high speeds for transport systems, in particular for pleasure rides / roller coasters, is the most accurate possible arrangement of the toothed partners to each other, which is achieved by the present invention. In addition, the necessary accuracy can be maintained even in complex running routes (e.g., three-dimensional twisting). Also for other transport systems, e.g. Systems for e.g. Material transports, rails with narrow radii and also twisting (for example for tilting the vehicle in horizontal curves to reduce the lateral forces or to enable higher speeds in curves) are advantageous.

Insbesondere ist das erste Eingriffselement an der Schiene wenigstens abschnittsweise über Verbindungselemente mittels Formschluss befestigt.In particular, the first engagement element is attached to the rail at least in sections via connecting elements by means of positive engagement.

Das erste Eingriffselement kann an der Schiene wenigstens abschnittsweise über Verbindungselemente mittels Kraftschluss befestigt sein.The first engagement element may be attached to the rail at least in sections via connecting elements by means of adhesion.

Vorzugsweise ist die Schiene im Querschnitt mit einer konvex gekrümmten Außenfläche ausgebildet. Der Querschnitt kann insbesondere kreis-, ring- oder rohrförmig sein.Preferably, the rail is formed in cross section with a convexly curved outer surface. The cross section may in particular be circular, annular or tubular.

Das erste Eingriffselement kann einen Sockelbereich und einen Eingriffsbereich aufweisen, wobei die an der Führungsschiene anliegende Fläche des Sockels eine konkave Krümmung aufweist, die der Krümmung der Außenfläche Führungsschiene komplementär entspricht.The first engagement element may have a base region and an engagement region, wherein the surface of the base resting against the guide rail has a concave curvature which corresponds to the curvature of the outer surface of the guide rail in a complementary manner.

Insbesondere kann im Querschnitt zwischen dem Radius der Führungsschiene und der Eingriffsebene ein Winkel größer als 0° oder gleich 0° angeordnet sein. Als Eingriffsebene ist die Ebene des bestimmungsgemäßen Eingriffs des ersten in das zweite Eingriffselement definiert; die Ebene wird geometrisch durch eine Sekante mit definiertem Abstand vom Mittelpunkt und einen Vektor der Fahrtrichtung des Fahrzeugs bestimmt. Der genannte Winkel entspricht dem Winkel zwischen der genannten Sekante und dem Radius, der die Sekante am Unfang der Schiene schneidet. Anders ausgedrückt steht die Verzahnungs-Eingriffsrichtung bei der Verzahnung des zweiten Eingriffselements (z.B. Antriebszahnrad des Fahrzeugs) in das erste Eingriffs element nicht radial zur Schiene. Durch die Variabilität des Winkels ist es möglich, Bauraum einzusparen. Die radial angreifenden Räder bekommen somit ein Maximum an Freiraum.In particular, an angle greater than 0 ° or equal to 0 ° can be arranged in the cross section between the radius of the guide rail and the engagement plane. As the engagement plane, the level of the intended engagement of the first is defined in the second engagement element; the plane is determined geometrically by a secant with a defined distance from the center and a vector of the direction of travel of the vehicle. Said angle corresponds to the angle between said secant and the radius which intersects the secant at the periphery of the rail. In other words, the tooth engagement direction in the toothing of the second engagement member (e.g., drive gear of the vehicle) in the first engagement member is not radial to the rail. Due to the variability of the angle, it is possible to save space. The radially attacking wheels thus get a maximum of freedom.

Die sich durch den Sockelbereich des ersten Eingriffselements erstreckende Öffnung steht bzw. erstreckt sich dagegen senkrecht auf der Oberfläche der Schiene, was in der Regel (z.B. bei rundem oder elliptischem Querschnitt der Schiene) der radialen Richtung entspricht.The opening extending through the base portion of the first engaging member, on the other hand, is perpendicular to the surface of the rail, which generally corresponds to the radial direction (e.g., with a round or elliptical cross section of the rail).

Die durchgehende Öffnung kann so angeordnet sein, dass sie quer zur Erstreckungsrichtung des ersten Eingriffselements und in einem Winkel kleiner als 90°, insbesondere größer als 0° oder gleich 0°, insbesondere in einem Winkel größer als 0°, insbesondere in einem Winkel größer als 5°, geneigt relativ zur Eingriffsebene angeordnet ist. Als Eingriffsebene ist die Ebene des bestimmungsgemäßen Eingriffs des zweiten in das erste Eingriffselement definiert. In der Regel definiert das erste Eingriffselement, das beispielsweise als Zahnrad ausgebildet ist, durch die Stellung des Zahnrads eine Ebene, in der das Zahnrad liegt und die die Eingriffsebene definiert. Da üblicherweise das Zahnrad in geradem Eingriff mit dem ersten Eingriffselement steht, also im Bereich einer (vorherrschenden) Symmetrieebene der Vorsprünge des ersten Eingriffselements liegt, liegt auch die Symmetrieebene in der Eingriffsebene bzw. bestimmt diese.The through opening may be arranged so that it is transverse to the extension direction of the first engagement element and at an angle less than 90 °, in particular greater than 0 ° or equal to 0 °, in particular at an angle greater than 0 °, in particular at an angle greater than 5 °, is arranged inclined relative to the engagement plane. As an engagement plane, the level of the intended engagement of the second is defined in the first engagement element. In general, defines the first engagement element, which is formed for example as a gear, by the position of the gear, a plane in which the gear is and which defines the engagement plane. Since usually the gear is in straight engagement with the first engagement element, ie in the region of a (prevailing) plane of symmetry Projections of the first engagement element is, is also the plane of symmetry in the engagement plane or determines this.

Insbesondere kann die Schiene aus mindestens einem Rohr mit wenigstens einer Öffnung bestehen, in die das Verbindungselement gesteckt und in der es vorzugsweise befestigt wird.In particular, the rail may consist of at least one tube with at least one opening into which the connecting element is inserted and in which it is preferably fastened.

Das Verbindungselement kann vorzugsweise eine Schraube sein.The connecting element may preferably be a screw.

Das Verbindungselement kann auch ein formschlüssiges Verbindungselement sein.The connecting element may also be a positive connection element.

Insbesondere können weitere kraft- und/oder formschlüssige Verbindungselemente zur zusätzlichen Befestigung angeordnet sein.In particular, further non-positive and / or positive connection elements can be arranged for additional attachment.

Zusätzlich zu den Verbindungselementen kann insbesondere eine Schweißverbindung zwischen dem ersten Eingriffselement und der Schiene vorgesehen sein.In addition to the connecting elements, in particular a welded connection between the first engagement element and the rail can be provided.

Das erste Eingriffselement kann statisch bestimmt auf der Führungseinrichtung aufliegen. Dies bedeutet, dass es mindestens an drei Punkten fest aufliegt. In besonders bevorzugten Varianten der Erfindung ist die Anlagefläche des ersten Eingriffselements am Rohr bzw. an der Schiene an diese angepasst. So kann bereits in der Planung eine Anpassung der Unterseite des Sockels des Verbindungselements an die Oberfläche der Schiene vorgesehen werden.The first engagement element can rest statically determined on the guide device. This means that it is fixed at least at three points. In particularly preferred variants of the invention, the contact surface of the first engagement element on the tube or on the rail is adapted to this. Thus, an adaptation of the underside of the base of the connecting element to the surface of the rail can be provided already in the planning.

Das Verbindungselement kann insbesondere radial in eine Befestigungs-Komponente der Schiene eingesetzt sein. Die Befestigungskomponenten der Schiene können beispielsweise Bohrlöcher mit Gewinde sein, die an den Stellen der Schiene ausgebildet sind, an denen die Verbindungselemente befestigt werden müssen. Ein radiales Einsetzen bedeutet in der Regel, dass die Richtung, in der die Verbindungselemente an der Schiene eingesetzt sind, senkrecht zur Oberfläche der Befestigungsfläche der Schiene ausgerichtet ist.The connecting element can in particular be inserted radially into a fastening component of the rail. The fastening components of the rail may be, for example, threaded bores formed at the locations of the rail to which the fasteners must be secured. A radial insertion usually means that the direction in which the connecting elements are inserted on the rail, is aligned perpendicular to the surface of the mounting surface of the rail.

Das erste Eingriffselement kann an einer Oberfläche der Schiene befestigt sein, die auch zumindest einem zur Führung des Fahrzeugs bestimmten Rad als Lauffläche dient. Dies bedeutet beispielsweise, dass die Zahnstange direkt am Fahrrohr (hier entsprechend der Schiene) befestigt ist.The first engagement element may be fastened to a surface of the rail, which also serves as a running surface for at least one wheel intended for guiding the vehicle. This means, for example, that the rack is attached directly to the driving tube (here according to the rail).

Insbesondere kann das erste Eingriffselement an der Vorderseite der Schiene befestigt sein, wobei die Rückseite und/oder Stirnseite (Seitenfläche) der Schiene zumindest einem zur Führung des Fahrzeugs bestimmten Rad als Lauffläche dient.In particular, the first engagement element may be fastened to the front side of the rail, wherein the rear side and / or end side (side surface) of the rail serves as a running surface at least one wheel intended for guiding the vehicle.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine Ausführungsform, in der das erste Eingriffselement ein flexibles Eingriffselement ist, beispielsweise eine Kette oder eine Triebstockverzahnung mit z.B. flexibel aneinander befestigten Gliedern.Particularly advantageous is an embodiment in which the first engagement element is a flexible engagement element, for example a chain or a drive train toothing with e.g. flexibly attached to each other limbs.

Die Schiene kann nicht nur im Querschnitt rotationssymmetrisch, beispielsweise rohrförmig, ausgebildet sein, sondern auch andere Querschnitte haben, z.B. als flaches Blech ausgebildet sein, auf dessen Unterseite das erste Eingriffselement, z.B. eine Kette, befestigt ist. Auf der Oberseite fährt ein Laufrad und/oder an Stirnseite fährt ein Seitenrad. In einer weiteren besonderen Ausführungsform kann das Profil der Schiene ein Doppel-T-Träger Profil sein. Bei dieser Ausführungsform greifen die Räder am oberen Flansch des Profils an. An der Unterseite des Flansches ist die Zahnstange bzw. Eingriffskette befestigt. So können die sonstigen Toleranzen und Maßungenauigkeiten des Trägers unberücksichtigt bleiben.The rail may not only be rotationally symmetrical in cross section, for example tubular, but may also have other cross sections, e.g. be formed as a flat sheet, on the underside of the first engagement element, e.g. a chain is attached. On the top drives an impeller and / or on the front side drives a side wheel. In a further particular embodiment, the profile of the rail may be a double T-beam profile. In this embodiment, the wheels engage the upper flange of the profile. At the bottom of the flange, the rack or chain is attached. Thus, the other tolerances and dimensional inaccuracies of the carrier can be disregarded.

KURZE BESCHREIBUNG DER FIGURENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung werden aus der Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele anhand der Figuren deutlich. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines herkömmlichen Führungssystems für ein schienengebundenes Transportsystem;
Figur 2
eine Schnittansicht eines herkömmlichen Führungssystems mit einem Fahrzeug;
Figur 3
eine Seitenansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen schienengebundenen Transportsystems;
Figur 4
eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf einen Abschnitt einer Schiene mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Eingriffselement;
Figur 5
eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf einen Abschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Eingriffselements, und
Figur 6
eine Schnittansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Eingriffselements aus Figur 4.
Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the description of preferred embodiments with reference to the figures. Show it:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of a conventional guide system for a rail-mounted transport system;
FIG. 2
a sectional view of a conventional guide system with a vehicle;
FIG. 3
a side view of a first embodiment of a rail-bound transport system according to the invention;
FIG. 4
a top perspective view of a portion of a rail with an engagement element according to the invention;
FIG. 5
a perspective top view of a portion of an engaging element according to the invention, and
FIG. 6
a sectional view of the engagement element according to the invention FIG. 4 ,

DETAILLIERTE BESCHREIBUNG BEVORZUGTER AUSFÜHRUNGSBEISPIELEDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Das nachfolgend beschriebene Ausführungsbeispiel bezieht sich auf ein Transportsystem, insbesondere auf ein schienengebundenes Personentransportsystem im nicht öffentlichen Bereich. Das Transportsystem kann jedoch in jeder anderen Anwendung eingesetzt werden, für die es sich eignet.The embodiment described below relates to a transport system, in particular a rail-bound passenger transport system in the non-public area. However, the transport system can be used in any other application for which it is appropriate.

In der Figur 1 ist ein herkömmliches Führungssystem 1' gezeigt, das zwei parallel angeordnete Schienen 2a' und 2b' zur Führung zweispuriger Fahrzeuge entlang einer Fahrstrecke sowie eine mittig zwischen den Schienen 2a', 2b' angeordnete Zahnstange 3' aufweist.In the FIG. 1 a conventional guide system 1 'is shown, which has two parallel rails 2a' and 2b 'for guiding two-lane vehicles along a route and a centrally between the rails 2a', 2b 'arranged rack 3'.

Wie in der Figur 2 dargestellt, ist die Zahnstange 3' für einen formschlüssigen Antrieb 5', 9', 6' eines Fahrzeugs 4' vorgesehen. Dabei greift ein am Fahrzeug 4' mittels eines Motors 5' antreibbar gelagertes Zahnrad 6' in die Zahnstange 3' ein. Der Motor 5' ist mit dem Fahrgestell 7' des Fahrzeugs 4' verbunden. Eine Welle 9' überträgt die Leistung vom Motor 5' auf das Zahnrad 6'. Das Fahrgestell 7' wird über Rollen 8a', 8b', die an den Schienen 2a' bzw. 2b' anliegen, entlang der Fahrstrecke geführt. Der Antrieb 5', 9', 6' kann eine Welle und/oder ein Getriebe aufweisen, jedoch auch als Direktantrieb (z.B. Radnabenmotor) ohne Welle/Getriebe, oder nur mit Getriebe und Ritzel, also ohne Welle, ausgebildet sein. Als Antriebsmotor kann ein elektromagnetischer oder hydraulischer Antrieb verwendet werden oder eine Kombination davon.Like in the FIG. 2 illustrated, the rack 3 'for a positive drive 5', 9 ', 6' of a vehicle 4 'is provided. In this case engages on the vehicle 4 'by means of a motor 5' drivable mounted gear 6 'in the rack 3' a. The engine 5 'is connected to the chassis 7' of the vehicle 4 '. A shaft 9 'transmits the power from the motor 5' to the gear 6 '. The chassis 7 'is guided over rollers 8a', 8b ', which bear against the rails 2a' and 2b ', along the route. The drive 5 ', 9', 6 'may have a shaft and / or a gear, but also as a direct drive (eg hub motor) without shaft / gearbox, or only with gear and pinion, ie without shaft, be formed. As the drive motor, an electromagnetic or hydraulic drive can be used or a combination thereof.

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Transportsystems. Dieses weist ähnliche Komponenten auf wie das in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte System. Entsprechende Komponenten sind jedoch ohne Apostroph bezeichnet.The FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a transport system according to the invention. This has similar components as in the FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrated system. Corresponding components are however denoted without apostrophe.

Das Transportsystem weist eine Fahrstrecke mit einem Führungssystem 1 und ein Fahrzeug 4 auf. Das Fahrzeug 4 ist entlang der Fahrstrecke bewegbar mit dieser verbunden. Ein erstes Eingriffselement 3, beispielsweise eine Zahnstange, insbesondere jedoch ein flexibles Eingriffselement wie eine Kette, ist für einen formschlüssigen Antrieb des Fahrzeugs 4 vorgesehen. Dabei greift ein am Fahrzeug 4 mittels eines Motors 5 antreibbar gelagertes Zahnrad 6 für einen formschlüssigen Antrieb in das Eingriffselement 3 ein. Der Motor 5 ist mit dem Fahrgestell 7 des Fahrzeugs 4 verbunden. Eine Welle 8 überträgt die Leistung vom Motor 5 auf das Zahnrad 6. Das Fahrgestell 7 wird über Rollen 8a, 8b, die an den Schienen 2a bzw. 2b anliegen, entlang der Fahrstrecke geführt. Der Antrieb kann eine Welle und/oder ein Getriebe aufweisen, jedoch auch als Direktantrieb (z.B. Radnabenmotor) ohne Welle/Getriebe, oder nur mit Getriebe und Ritzel, also ohne Welle, ausgebildet sein. Als Antriebsmotor kann ein elektromagnetischer oder hydraulischer Antrieb verwendet werden oder eine Kombination davon.The transport system has a travel route with a guidance system 1 and a vehicle 4. The vehicle 4 is movably connected along the route. A first engagement element 3, for example a rack, but in particular a flexible engagement element such as a chain, is provided for a positive drive of the vehicle 4. In this case engages a vehicle 4 by means of a motor 5 drivably mounted gear 6 for a positive drive in the engagement member 3 a. The engine 5 is connected to the chassis 7 of the vehicle 4. A shaft 8 transmits the power from the motor 5 to the gear 6. The chassis 7 is guided over rollers 8a, 8b, which bear against the rails 2a and 2b, along the route. The drive may comprise a shaft and / or a gear, but may also be designed as a direct drive (for example wheel hub motor) without a shaft / gear, or only with a gear and pinion, ie without a shaft. As the drive motor, an electromagnetic or hydraulic drive can be used or a combination thereof.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das erste Eingriffselement 3 an einer Schiene 2a, in diesem Fall an einer Fahrschiene bzw. Führungsschiene 2a, befestigt. Die Art der Befestigung ist beispielsweise in der Figur 4 näher dargestellt.According to the invention, the first engagement element 3 is attached to a rail 2a, in this case on a running rail or guide rail 2a. The type of attachment is for example in the FIG. 4 shown in more detail.

Das Eingriffselement 3 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eine Kette, umfassend innere Zahnsegmente 30 mit jeweils zwei Zähnen 300, 301 und zwei gegenüber liegenden inneren Zahnflanken 3001, 3011 sowie zwei äußeren Zahnflanken 3002, 3012. Zwischen jeweils zwei inneren Zahnsegmenten 30 ist jeweils ein äußeres Zahnsegmente 31 mit zwei das innerer Zahnsegment 30 umgreifenden äußeren Zahnkomponenten 310 und 311 angeordnet (vgl. dazu auch Fig. 5). Das äußere Zahnsegment 31 ist mit einem Kettenhalter 32 verbunden, über den das Eingriffselement 3 mit der Schiene 2a verbunden ist. Die gegenüber liegenden inneren Zahnflanken 3001 jedes der inneren Zahnsegmente 30 sowie deren äußere Flanken 3012 und 3002 zweier benachbarter innerer Zahnsegmente 30 (zusammen mit den inneren Flanken 312 und 313 des damit jeweils verbundenen äußeren Zahnsegments 31) bilden jeweils eine Eingriffsverzahnung für einen komplementär ausgebildeten Zahn eines fahrzeugseitigen Eingriffselements.In this exemplary embodiment, the engagement element 3 is a chain comprising inner tooth segments 30 with two teeth 300, 301 and two opposite inner tooth flanks 3001, 3011 and two outer tooth flanks 3002, 3012. Between each two inner tooth segments 30 is an outer tooth segment 31 with two the inner tooth segment 30 encompassing outer tooth components 310 and 311 arranged (see also Fig. 5 ). The outer toothed segment 31 is connected to a chain holder 32, via which the engagement element 3 is connected to the rail 2a. The opposing inner tooth flanks 3001 of each of the inner tooth segments 30 and their outer flanks 3012 and 3002 of two adjacent inner tooth segments 30 (together with the inner flanks 312 and 313 of the outer tooth segment 31 respectively connected thereto) each form an engagement toothing for a tooth of complementary design vehicle-mounted engagement element.

Die Kettenhalter 32 und die Zahnsegmente 30, 31 sind mittels Passschrauben 32 verbunden. Die Kettenhalter 32 sind an der Schiene 2a mittels einer Verschraubung 34 befestigt. Die Verschraubung 34 ermöglicht eine variable und sichere Befestigung, insbesondere relativ flexibler Eingriffselemente 3 wie Ketten, auch bei komplexen, kurvenreichen und verdrillten Fahrstreckenführungen.The chain holder 32 and the tooth segments 30, 31 are connected by means of fitting screws 32. The chain holders 32 are attached to the rail 2a by means of a screw 34. The Screw 34 allows a variable and secure attachment, in particular relatively flexible engagement elements 3 such as chains, even with complex, winding and twisty route guides.

Die Figur 6 zeigt den Aufbau eines Kettenhalters 32 mit daran angebrachten Zahnsegmenten 30, 31 genauer. Der Kettenhalter 32 weist einen Sockelbereich 320 mit einer Öffnung 3200 (Durchgangsöffnung durch den Sockelbereich) zur Aufnahme der Verschraubung 34 und einen Eingriffsbereich 321 zur Aufnahme der Passschrauben 33 auf. Der Eingriffsbereich 321 weist eine zentrale Vertiefung entsprechend in etwa der Konfiguration der äußeren Zahnsegmente 310, 311 auf. Der eingriffseitige, von außen zwischen den Vorsprüngen zugängliche Öffnungsquerschnitt 3202 der Durchgangsöffnung 3200 ist in etwa zentral, in der Mitte zwischen den seitlichen Vorsprüngen des Eingriffsbereichs 321, im Sockelbereich 320 angeordnet. Die Öffnung erstreckt sich zudem in einem Bereich zwischen den beiden seitlichen Zahnkomponenten 310 und 311 der äußeren Zahnsegmente 31 und jeweils zwei benachbarten inneren Zahnsegmenten 30. Der eingriffseitige Öffnungsquerschnitt 3202 ist in etwa in der Eingriffsebene angeordnet bzw. schneidet diese. Der schienenseitige Öffnungsquerschnitt 3203 ist an der gegenüber liegenden Seite des Sockelbereichs angeordnet.The FIG. 6 shows the construction of a chain holder 32 with attached tooth segments 30, 31 in more detail. The chain holder 32 has a base portion 320 with an opening 3200 (through hole through the base portion) for receiving the screw 34 and an engagement portion 321 for receiving the fitting screws 33. The engagement region 321 has a central depression corresponding approximately to the configuration of the outer tooth segments 310, 311. The engagement-side, accessible from the outside between the projections opening cross-section 3202 of the through hole 3200 is approximately centrally disposed in the middle between the lateral projections of the engagement portion 321, in the base region 320. In addition, the opening extends in a region between the two lateral tooth components 310 and 311 of the outer tooth segments 31 and in each case two adjacent inner tooth segments 30. The engagement-side opening cross section 3202 is arranged or intersects approximately in the engagement plane. The rail-side opening section 3203 is disposed on the opposite side of the socket portion.

Zwischen dem Kettenhalter 32 und den Zahnsegmenten 30, 31 kann ein Dämpfungselement 35 angeordnet sein.Between the chain holder 32 and the toothed segments 30, 31, a damping element 35 may be arranged.

Die Figur 6 zeigt den Aufbau und die Befestigung eines Kettenhalters 32 im Querschnitt im Detail. Der Sockelbereich 320 weist eine Durchgangsöffnung 3200 für eine Schraube 34 (ggf. auch für einen Bolzen) auf. Die Unterseite 3201 des Sockels 320 ist im Querschnitt konkav gekrümmt ausgebildet derart, dass die konkave Krümmung passend zur entsprechenden konvexen Krümmung der Schiene 2a ist, d.h. die Krümmungen verhalten sich komplementär (konvex / konkav) zueinander.The FIG. 6 shows the structure and the attachment of a chain holder 32 in cross section in detail. The base region 320 has a passage opening 3200 for a screw 34 (possibly also for a bolt). The underside 3201 of the base 320 is concavely curved in cross-section such that the concave curvature is matched to the corresponding convex curvature of the rail 2a, ie the curvatures are complementary (convex / concave) to each other.

Die Ausrichtung der Eingriffsebene E des Eingriffselements 3 ist nicht zwingend gleich einer Radialebene R, die sich durch den Mittelpunkt der Schiene 2a erstreckt bzw. (alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu) senkrecht zur Oberfläche der Schiene 2a ausgerichtet ist, und die die Eingriffsebene E in der Oberfläche der Schiene schneidet. Vielmehr können die Ebenen E und R einen Winkel β einschließen, der beispielsweise kleiner als 90°, und/oder größer oder gleich 0°, z. B. größer als 0°, größer als 5°, oder größer als 10°, und/oder kleiner als 45° ist. Die Durchgangsöffnung 3200 ist dagegen so ausgerichtet, dass sie radial zum Mittelpunkt des Schienenquerschnittsprofils verläuft bzw. (alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu) senkrecht zur Oberfläche der Schiene 2a ausgerichtet ist. Damit schließt die zentrale Achse der Durchgangsöffnung mit der Eingriffsebene einen Winkel ein, der dem Winkel zwischen der Eingriffsebene E und der Radialebene R entspricht.The orientation of the engagement plane E of the engagement member 3 is not necessarily equal to a radial plane R extending through the center of the rail 2a, or (alternatively or additionally) perpendicular to the surface of the rail 2a, and the engagement plane E in the surface the rail cuts. Rather, the levels E and R include an angle β, for example, less than 90 °, and / or greater than or equal to 0 °, z. B. greater than 0 °, greater than 5 °, or greater than 10 °, and / or less than 45 °. By contrast, the passage opening 3200 is aligned such that it extends radially to the center of the rail cross-sectional profile or (alternatively or additionally thereto) is aligned perpendicular to the surface of the rail 2a. Thus, the central axis of the through hole with the engagement plane forms an angle corresponding to the angle between the engagement plane E and the radial plane R.

Es versteht sich von selbst, dass die Schiene 2a an einer der Durchgangsöffnung 3200 entsprechenden Stelle eine Bohrung 20a aufweist, in die die Schraube 34 geführt werden kann. Die Schraube hat ein Gewinde 340, das u.U. mit einem in der Bohrung 20a vorgesehenen Innengewinde verschraubt wird.It goes without saying that the rail 2a has a hole 20a at a location corresponding to the passage opening 3200, into which the screw 34 can be guided. The screw has a thread 340 that u.U. is screwed with a provided in the bore 20a internal thread.

Auch bei gewundenen Streckenführungen (und Kombinationen in drei Dimensionen) ist eine Befestigung und Anpassung der Kette an die Streckenführung möglich. Die am (ersten) Rohr befestigte Kette wird bei einer Windung, d.h. einem seitlichen Verkippen des Fahrzeugs, so geführt, dass ihre Ausrichtung relativ zum zweiten Rohr an jeder Streckenposition der Antriebsstrecke gleich bleibt.Even with tortuous routes (and combinations in three dimensions) attachment and adjustment of the chain to the route is possible. The chain attached to the (first) tube is wound in one turn, i. a lateral tilting of the vehicle, guided so that their orientation remains the same relative to the second tube at each distance position of the drive train.

Die Ausrichtung des ersten Eingriffselements relativ zu der durch die beiden Führungsschienen definierten Ebene ist somit stets gleich. Bei einer Windung der Fahrstrecke zwischen zwei Streckenpositionen beschreibt beispielsweise das erste Eingriffselement eine wendelartige Schraubenwindung.The orientation of the first engagement element relative to the plane defined by the two guide rails is thus always the same. For example, in a turn of the route between two track positions, the first engagement element describes a helical thread turn.

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  1. A transport system comprising:
    a vehicle (4);
    a circuit with a rail (2a, 2b) extending at least on sections of the circuit, the vehicle (4) being movably disposed along the circuit; and
    a drive system (3, 5, 6, 9) for a positive drive for propelling the vehicle (4) along the circuit, wherein, at least on sections extending along the circuit, the drive system has a first engagement member (3) and the drive system has a second engagement member (6), which is connected to the vehicle (4) and which is propellable,
    wherein the first engagement member (3) has projections (300, 301, 312, 313) on at least sections of the circuit and, between the projections, grooves, which are each bounded by a first projection (3002, 312) and an adjacent second projection (3012, 313),
    wherein the first engagement member (3) has openings (3200), of which at least one through-opening is formed between the first projection and the adjacent second projection, wherein through the through-opening engages a connecting member (34) for the purpose of connecting the first engagement member (3) with the rail (2a) for the purpose of attachment to the rail (2a).
  2. The transport system in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first engagement member (3) is attached to at least sections of the rail (2a) by means of positive-locking connecting members (34).
  3. The transport system in accordance with claim 1 or 2, wherein the first engagement member (3) is attached to at least sections of the rail (2a) by means of frictional-locking connecting members (34).
  4. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the cross-section of the rail (2a) is configured to have a convex outer surface.
  5. The transport system in accordance with claim 4, wherein the first engagement member (3) has at least one, especially a plurality of, element(s) (32) comprising a base region (320) and an engagement region (321), wherein the surface (3201) of the base region (320) in contact with the rail (2a) has a concave curvature which is complementary to the curvature of the outer surface of rail (2a).
  6. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein in a cross-sectional view an angle greater than 0° or equal to 0° and less than 90° is disposed between a radial plane (R) of the rail (2a) and the engagement plane (E).
  7. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the rail (2a) comprises at least one pipe with a bore or hole into which the connecting member (34) is inserted.
  8. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the connecting member (34) is a screw.
  9. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the connecting member (34) is a positive-locking or frictional-locking connecting member.
  10. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein further frictional-locking and/or positive-locking connecting members are disposed for additional attachment.
  11. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein in addition to the connecting members, a welded connection is provided between the first engagement member (3) and the rail (2a).
  12. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the first engagement member (3) rests on the guide device in a statically determined manner.
  13. The transport system in accordance with claim1, wherein the connecting member (34) is inserted radially into an attachment component (20a) of the rail (2a).
  14. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the first engagement member (3) is attached to a surface of the rail (2a), wherein the rail also serves as a running surface for at least one wheel (8a) intended for guiding the vehicle (4).
  15. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the first engagement member (3) is a flexible engagement member.
  16. The transport system in accordance with any of the previous claims, wherein the first engagement member (3) is attached to a front/upper side of the rail (2a), wherein a rear/bottom side and/or at least one end face (side face) of the rail (2a) serves as a running surface for at least one wheel (8a) intended for guiding the vehicle (4).
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