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EP1719685B1 - Removable mount for the operating devices of an E-type coupler - Google Patents

Removable mount for the operating devices of an E-type coupler Download PDF

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EP1719685B1
EP1719685B1 EP05009843A EP05009843A EP1719685B1 EP 1719685 B1 EP1719685 B1 EP 1719685B1 EP 05009843 A EP05009843 A EP 05009843A EP 05009843 A EP05009843 A EP 05009843A EP 1719685 B1 EP1719685 B1 EP 1719685B1
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Arthur Kontetzki
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Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH and Co KG
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Priority to ES05009843T priority patent/ES2303148T3/en
Priority to SI200530333T priority patent/SI1719685T1/en
Priority to AT05009843T priority patent/ATE394288T1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61G—COUPLINGS; DRAUGHT AND BUFFING APPLIANCES
    • B61G5/00—Couplings for special purposes not otherwise provided for
    • B61G5/06—Couplings for special purposes not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61G—COUPLINGS; DRAUGHT AND BUFFING APPLIANCES
    • B61G7/00—Details or accessories
    • B61G7/10—Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle

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  • the present invention relates to a coupling head with a device carrier for automatic coupling of rail vehicles, wherein the device carrier has a plurality of necessary for performing the automatic coupling and / or decoupling components.
  • Couplings of modern design usually consist of three basic components.
  • the coupling block is that part which is anchored in the body of a rail vehicle.
  • a coupling rod connects the coupling block with the coupling head.
  • the coupling head is the actually active part of a coupling. It ultimately serves for the actual production of an operative connection for the coupling of the next rail vehicle.
  • the coupling head has a number of active and passive elements that allow automatic coupling and / or decoupling.
  • the term “coupling” in this context means the production of a frictional connection between the coupling of a rail vehicle and another coupling of another rail vehicle.
  • decoupling is therefore understood to mean the release of this connection from two adjacent rail vehicles which are connected via couplings. In the following, therefore, the term “coupling process” is to be understood as meaning both coupling and uncoupling.
  • the active and passive components that actively or passively support a coupling process are auxiliaries that interact with the skeleton of a coupling head. Under the skeleton of a coupling head is understood in this context, the supporting element of the coupling head. Active or passive components of the type mentioned can e.g. Pneumatic valves, hydraulic valves, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, terminal boxes for connecting electrical connections and also actuating linkage (actuating mechanism) for supporting an automatic dome operation. The said components or auxiliary units must be present at the coupling head in order to ensure a complete function.
  • Fig. 3 shows a known from the prior art solution in which the necessary for performing the automatic coupling and / or decoupling components are individually attached to the skeleton of the coupling head.
  • mounting brackets or other holders 107 are provided at a plurality of different locations. These can either be welded, screwed or cast together with the basic structure of the coupling head. When assembling a complete coupling head, it is therefore necessary to place the respective components respectively at the designated locations on the coupling head and fasten individually. Due to this single attachment a high installation cost is required.
  • the present invention has the object, a coupling head of the type mentioned in such a way to allow easy assembly / disassembly.
  • the invention is also based on the object of specifying a corresponding method for mounting a coupling head with a device carrier.
  • the device carrier is detachably mounted on the coupling head in a coupling head of the type mentioned above, which has several components necessary for carrying out the automatic coupling and / or decoupling, that at least one of the components during the Coupling and / or uncoupling is enabled or disabled.
  • the object is achieved by a method for mounting a coupling head.
  • the following steps are carried out: First, a pre-assembly of the components on the equipment rack.
  • the components consist of elements of the group of valves, electrical acknowledgment means, electronic actuators, terminal boxes, mounting cylinders, E-coupling actuating mechanism and other components required for the operation of a clutch.
  • the so completely preassembled equipment carrier is mounted on the coupling head by means of detachable fasteners such that at least one component can be activated or deactivated during coupling and / or decoupling.
  • the production of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic connections which are required for a complete function of the coupling head to the components.
  • the device carrier takes on a plurality of components. These may be terminal boxes, sensors, switches, valves, actuation cylinders, actuation motors and also e-coupling actuation mechanisms. Other components for the function of the coupling head may additionally be mounted on the device carrier. In this way, it is no longer necessary to mount each component individually on the basic structure of the coupling head. Instead, for example, valves and actuator cylinders are mounted directly on the equipment rack and connected to each other via electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic lines. The same applies to switches and sensors whose electrical connections are routed via cables to a terminal box.
  • an actuating mechanism for the E-coupling can be carried by the equipment carrier. From the completely pre-assembled equipment carrier then lead only a hydraulic or pneumatic line and a cable to control the components away.
  • This pre-assembled device carrier can now be completely fixed on the coupling head, for example with screws. It could also be removed after releasing the electrical and pneumatic / hydraulic connections from the coupling head. This is a significant workload for carrying out the assembly of the coupling head and maintenance of the components. A single disassembly of said components from the equipment rack, which were mounted in the previous assembly process to individual fasteners on the coupling head is no longer required.
  • the method according to the invention represents a particularly simple and cost-effective method for mounting and / or disassembling a plurality of components on a coupling head.
  • the equipment carrier is designed such that it has at least one of two opposite ends integrally formed with the device carrier means for receiving an actuating mechanism.
  • the means for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed as, for example, U-shaped formations, wherein between the legs of these U-shaped formations axes can be mounted, which receive the actuating mechanisms for the function of the coupling. Such axes would have to be stored without the equipment carrier of the type described in two separate brackets, which are provided separately on the coupling head.
  • U-shaped configurations are also conceivable here instead of the U-shaped configurations.
  • the device for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed such that in the installed state, the actuating mechanism is arranged above or below the device carrier.
  • the actuating mechanism can be arranged at any position in the two-dimensional coupling mirror, which in particular leads to a particularly flexible use of the device carrier for different coupling heads.
  • the fact that the means for receiving an actuating mechanism are arranged at one of the two opposite ends on the top or bottom of the equipment carrier, it is for example possible to form the means for receiving the actuating mechanism as a mouth-like configuration, wherein the respective openings of the mouth-like formations, for example in Show coupling direction.
  • auxiliary linkages which are required to activate a function of the clutch, and which are mounted on arranged between the legs of the training axes, unhindered act on the actual closing and opening mechanism of the clutch mechanism of the e-coupling.
  • the mouth-like training is for example a U-shaped training in question.
  • Shapes conceivable. It is also conceivable for at least one of the respective openings of the formations to point outwards, inwards or backwards.
  • the means for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed so that the actuating mechanism for the E-coupling is pivotally mounted within the means for receiving the actuating mechanism in a substantially horizontal plane.
  • the said components which are mounted on the equipment carrier, can also be composed of a variety of different auxiliary equipment. These may include valves, electrical actuators, electronic actuators, electrical terminal boxes, actuation motors, actuation cylinders, and clutch actuation mechanisms. Ultimately, this means that all active and passive elements that are required for the function of the coupling head, can be combined on a common device carrier. This means that individual device carriers for individual components on the coupling head are no longer required. The complexity of the coupling head decreases with it.
  • actuating cylinder and actuating mechanism for the coupling head can be pre-assembled on the equipment rack and connected to each other. They are then available together on the equipment carrier and can be connected and removed together. Further embodiments are familiar to the person skilled in the art.
  • a terminal box is provided on the equipment carrier.
  • all electrical connections for components or units can now be brought together on the equipment rack.
  • This one cable harness can be provided via a plug both on the terminal box on the equipment rack as well as for connection to the rail vehicle in a terminal box with plugs. In this way can be with simple steps, the electric Release connection to coupling head. This benefits both assembly and maintenance.
  • the device carrier of the or the actuating cylinder from below or from above on the equipment carrier, which is in the use position available.
  • a further embodiment of the coupling head according to the invention with equipment carrier provides that the equipment rack is mounted, including the preassembled components of the top of the coupling head.
  • the coupling head in the car body of a rail vehicle in the use position. This type of mounting protects all components located above the equipment carrier from contamination, which is essentially transmitted to the coupling head from below. For this reason, essentially valves, electrical and electronic elements and electrical connections are provided on top of the equipment rack.
  • Fig. 1 shows the equipment carrier 1 with mounted components.
  • a yoke-like structure of the device carrier can be seen.
  • means for receiving an actuating mechanism at the respective ends of the yoke-shaped device carrier 1 can be seen.
  • these devices are designed as U-shaped configurations, but of course, other shaped configurations would be conceivable.
  • the three-dimensional representation of the equipment carrier can be seen in the U-shaped formations of the equipment carrier, the vertical axes on which the actuating mechanisms 7 are rotatably mounted for the clutch. Below the equipment carrier and the equipment carrier, the actuating cylinders 5 and 6 are mounted.
  • the entire equipment carrier with all mounted components can be fixed by means of screws 10 and pins 11 from above on a coupling head 20.
  • the equipment carrier is mounted according to the bottom of the coupling head.
  • Fig. 2 shows the built-in equipment rack with all components in the installed state on a coupling head 20. Also in this illustration, the individual components such as a valve 2, a switch 3, a terminal box 4, actuating cylinders 5 and 6, an actuating mechanism 7 for the clutch, hoses and 9 and the fastening screws 10 and pins 11, with which the device carrier 1 is fixed to the coupling head 20, recognizable.
  • the coupling head itself has a coupling plane 21, which is perpendicular to the coupling direction 22 in the front region of the coupling head. In the rear region of the coupling head, the receiving chuck 23 for a coupling rod, which leads to the coupling block of an entire coupling can be seen.
  • the device carrier in the rear region of the coupling head from above is mounted on the coupling head.
  • Fixing screws 10 are used to attach the device carrier 1 on the coupling head 20.
  • the pins 11 are used for precise fixation of the carrier on or on the coupling head.
  • the equipment carrier 1 with all its components by releasing mechanical connections to the actuating mechanism and the pneumatic and electrical connection easily from the coupling head by dissolving such as in Fig. 2 shown four screws 10 is removable. Any other number of screws is conceivable. It is also conceivable that the device carrier engages in a holding form on the coupling head and then only has to be fixed with a single screw.
  • the actual equipment carrier 1 is made for example of steel.
  • This device carrier is provided with the necessary holes and threads.
  • valves 2 which are usually valves 2, electrical actuators 3 (such as stop switches), electronic actuators (not shown), terminal boxes 4, actuation cylinders 5 and 6 for the clutch, and other components required for the function of a clutch (not shown), mounted on the equipment rack.
  • electrical actuators 3 such as stop switches
  • electronic actuators not shown
  • terminal boxes 4 actuation cylinders 5 and 6 for the clutch
  • other components required for the function of a clutch not shown
  • the electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic connections between the components on the equipment carrier are made by means of hoses or electrical cables.
  • the assembly of the completely pre-assembled device carrier takes place on the coupling head.
  • This is done by means of releasable fastening means such that at least one of the components is activated or deactivated during the coupling and / or decoupling.
  • the operating mechanisms 7 for the electric clutch or the stop switch 3. The attachment of the device carrier with the assembled components is done in this embodiment by means of screws 10.
  • the preassembled equipment carrier could also be welded to the coupling head, for example, riveted or be releasably secured by means of a clamping device.
  • Fig. 3 shows a known from the prior art solution in which a coupling head is provided without equipment carrier.
  • the components necessary for carrying out the automatic coupling and / or uncoupling are individually fastened to the basic structure of the coupling head.
  • mounting brackets or other holders 107 are provided at a plurality of different locations. These can either be welded, screwed or cast together with the basic structure of the coupling head.

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The device carrier (1) comprising several components (2,3,4,5,6,7) for automatically coupling or decoupling. The device carrier is removably mounted thereon in such a way that at least one component is activated or deactivated during coupling or decoupling. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) Application of a device carrier; and (B) Method for the coupling head.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Kupplungskopf mit einem Geräteträger zum automatischen Kuppeln von Schienenfahrzeugen, wobei der Geräteträger mehrere zum Durchführen des automatischen Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns notwendige Komponenten, aufweist.The present invention relates to a coupling head with a device carrier for automatic coupling of rail vehicles, wherein the device carrier has a plurality of necessary for performing the automatic coupling and / or decoupling components.

Kupplungen moderner Bauart bestehen in der Regel aus drei Grundbausteinen. Der Kupplungsblock ist dasjenige Teil, das im Wagenkasten eines Schienenfahrzeuges verankert ist. Eine Kupplungsstange verbindet den Kupplungsblock mit dem Kupplungskopf. Der Kupplungskopf ist der eigentlich aktive Teil einer Kupplung. Er dient letztlich zur eigentlichen Herstellung einer Wirkverbindung zur Kupplung des nächsten Schienenfahrzeuges. Dazu besitzt der Kupplungskopf eine Reihe von aktiven und passiven Elementen, die ein automatisches Kuppeln und/oder Entkuppeln ermöglichen. Unter dem Begriff "Kuppeln" wird in diesem Zusammenhang das Herstellen einer kraftschlüssigen Verbindung zwischen der Kupplung eines Schienenfahrzeuges und einer anderen Kupplung eines anderen Schienenfahrzeuges verstanden. Unter dem Begriff "Entkuppeln" wird deshalb das Lösen dieser Verbindung von zwei benachbarten Schienenfahrzeugen, die über Kupplungen verbunden sind, verstanden. Im Folgenden soll deshalb auch unter dem Begriff "Kupplungsvorgang" sowohl das Kuppeln als auch das Entkuppeln verstanden werden.Couplings of modern design usually consist of three basic components. The coupling block is that part which is anchored in the body of a rail vehicle. A coupling rod connects the coupling block with the coupling head. The coupling head is the actually active part of a coupling. It ultimately serves for the actual production of an operative connection for the coupling of the next rail vehicle. For this purpose, the coupling head has a number of active and passive elements that allow automatic coupling and / or decoupling. The term "coupling" in this context means the production of a frictional connection between the coupling of a rail vehicle and another coupling of another rail vehicle. The term "decoupling" is therefore understood to mean the release of this connection from two adjacent rail vehicles which are connected via couplings. In the following, therefore, the term "coupling process" is to be understood as meaning both coupling and uncoupling.

Die aktiven und passiven Komponenten, die einen Kupplungsvorgang aktiv oder passiv unterstützen, sind Hilfsaggregate, die mit dem Grundgerüst eines Kupplungskopfes zusammenwirken. Unter dem Grundgerüst eines Kupplungskopfes wird in diesem Zusammenhang das tragende Element des Kupplungskopfes verstanden. Aktive oder passive Komponenten der genannten Art können z.B. Pneumatikventile, Hydraulikventile, Pneumatikzylinder, Hydraulikzylinder, Klemmenkästen zum Anschluss von elektrischen Verbindungen und auch Betätigungsgestänge (Betätigungsmechanismus) für die Unterstützung eines automatischen Kuppelvorgangs sein. Die genannten Komponenten bzw. Hilfsaggregate müssen am Kupplungskopf vorhanden sein, um eine vollständige Funktion zu gewährleisten.The active and passive components that actively or passively support a coupling process are auxiliaries that interact with the skeleton of a coupling head. Under the skeleton of a coupling head is understood in this context, the supporting element of the coupling head. Active or passive components of the type mentioned can e.g. Pneumatic valves, hydraulic valves, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, terminal boxes for connecting electrical connections and also actuating linkage (actuating mechanism) for supporting an automatic dome operation. The said components or auxiliary units must be present at the coupling head in order to ensure a complete function.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Lösung, bei der die zur Durchführung des automatischen Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns notwendigen Komponenten einzeln an dem Grundgerüst des Kupplungskopfes befestigt sind. Um zu erreichen, dass die Komponenten in geeigneter Weise einzeln an dem Grundgerüst des Kupplungskopfes befestigt werden können, sind an einer Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Stellen Befestigungswinkel oder andere Halter 107 vorgesehen. Diese können entweder angeschweißt, angeschraubt oder auch zusammen mit der Grundstruktur des Kupplungskopfes gegossen sein. Beim Zusammenbau eines vollständigen Kupplungskopfes ist es daher erforderlich, die jeweiligen Komponenten jeweils an den dafür vorgesehenen Stellen am Kupplungskopf zu platzieren und einzeln zu befestigen. Bedingt durch diese Einzelbefestigung ist ein hoher Montageaufwand erforderlich. Außerdem ist es sehr aufwendig, im Wartungsfall alle Komponenten vom Kupplungskopf zu entfernen, um das Zusammenwirken der Komponenten während einer Überprüfung der Funktionen auf einem Teststand wieder zusammenzufügen. Für Montagezwecke und auch zu Wartungsarbeiten wäre es deshalb wünschenswert, einen wesentlich modulareren Aufbau eines Kupplungskopfes zu haben. Fig. 3 shows a known from the prior art solution in which the necessary for performing the automatic coupling and / or decoupling components are individually attached to the skeleton of the coupling head. In order to allow the components to be suitably fastened individually to the skeleton of the coupling head, mounting brackets or other holders 107 are provided at a plurality of different locations. These can either be welded, screwed or cast together with the basic structure of the coupling head. When assembling a complete coupling head, it is therefore necessary to place the respective components respectively at the designated locations on the coupling head and fasten individually. Due to this single attachment a high installation cost is required. In addition, it is very expensive to remove in case of maintenance, all components of the coupling head to reassemble the interaction of the components during a review of the functions on a test stand. For assembly purposes and also for maintenance work, it would therefore be desirable to have a much more modular design of a coupling head.

Ausgehend von dieser Problemstellung liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kupplungskopf der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, um eine einfache Montage/Demontage zu ermöglichen. Der Erfindung liegt ferner die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein entsprechendes Verfahren zur Montage eines Kupplungskopf mit einem Geräteträger anzugeben.Based on this problem, the present invention has the object, a coupling head of the type mentioned in such a way to allow easy assembly / disassembly. The invention is also based on the object of specifying a corresponding method for mounting a coupling head with a device carrier.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass der Geräteträger bei einem Kupplungskopf der eingangs genannten Art, der mehrere zur Durchführung des automatischen Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns notwendige Komponenten aufweist, derart lösbar auf dem Kupplungskopf angebracht ist, dass mindestens eine der Komponenten während des Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird.This object is achieved in that the device carrier is detachably mounted on the coupling head in a coupling head of the type mentioned above, which has several components necessary for carrying out the automatic coupling and / or decoupling, that at least one of the components during the Coupling and / or uncoupling is enabled or disabled.

Außerdem wird die Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Kupplungskopfes gelöst. Dabei werden folgende Schritte durchlaufen: Zunächst erfolgt eine Vormontage der Komponenten auf dem Geräteträger. Dabei bestehen die Komponenten aus Elementen der Gruppe Ventile, elektrische Bestätigungsmittel, elektronische Betätigungs-mittel, Klemmenkästen, Befestigungszylinder, Betätigungsmechanismus für die E-Kupplung und andere Komponenten, die für die Funktion einer Kupplung erforderlich sind. Im Anschluss wird der so komplett vormontierte Geräteträger auf dem Kupplungskopf mittels lösbarer Befestigungselemente derart montiert, dass mindestens eine Komponente während des Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns aktivierbar oder deaktivierbar ist. Schließlich erfolgt das Herstellen von mechanischen, elektrischen, pneumatischen und/ oder hydraulischen Verbindungen, die für eine vollständige Funktion des Kupplungskopfes erforderlich sind zu den Komponenten.In addition, the object is achieved by a method for mounting a coupling head. The following steps are carried out: First, a pre-assembly of the components on the equipment rack. The components consist of elements of the group of valves, electrical acknowledgment means, electronic actuators, terminal boxes, mounting cylinders, E-coupling actuating mechanism and other components required for the operation of a clutch. Subsequently, the so completely preassembled equipment carrier is mounted on the coupling head by means of detachable fasteners such that at least one component can be activated or deactivated during coupling and / or decoupling. Finally, the production of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic connections, which are required for a complete function of the coupling head to the components.

Diese Bauweise bringt erhebliche Vorteile sowohl für die Montage eines Kupplungskopfes als auch für notwendige Wartungsarbeiten am Kupplungskopf. Zu diesem Zweck nimmt der Geräteträger eine Mehrzahl von Komponenten auf. Das können Klemmenkästen, Sensoren, Schalter, Ventile, Betätigungszylinder, Betätigungsmotoren und auch Betätigungsmechanismen für die E-Kupplung sein. Auch weitere Komponenten zur Funktion des Kupplungskopfes können zusätzlich auf dem Geräteträger montiert sein. Auf diese Weise ist es nicht mehr erforderlich, alle Komponenten jeweils einzeln am Grundgerüst des Kupplungskopfes zu montieren. Anstelle dessen werden z.B. Ventile und Betätigungszylinder direkt auf dem Geräteträger montiert und über elektrische, hydraulische oder pneumatische Leitungen miteinander verbunden. Das gleiche gilt für Schalter und Sensoren, deren elektrische Anschlüsse über Kabel zu einem Klemmenkasten geführt werden. Weiterhin kann ein Betätigungsmechanismus für die E-Kupplung vom Geräteträger getragen werden. Von dem komplett vormontierten Geräteträger führen dann nur noch eine Hydraulik- oder Pneumatikleitung und ein Kabel zur Steuerung der Komponenten weg. Dieser so vormontierte Geräteträger kann nun komplett auf dem Kupplungskopf z.B. mit Schrauben fixiert werden. Er ließe sich auch nach Lösen der elektrischen und pneumatischen/hydraulischen Verbindungen vom Kupplungskopf entfernen. Dieses ist eine wesentliche Arbeitserleichterung für die Durchführung der Montage des Kupplungskopfes sowie von Wartungsarbeiten an den Komponenten. Eine Einzeldemontage der genannten Komponenten vom Geräteträger, die im bisherigen Montageverfahren an einzelnen Befestigungselementen am Kupplungskopf montiert waren, ist nicht mehr erforderlich.This design brings significant benefits both for the installation of a coupling head and for necessary maintenance on the coupling head. For this purpose, the device carrier takes on a plurality of components. These may be terminal boxes, sensors, switches, valves, actuation cylinders, actuation motors and also e-coupling actuation mechanisms. Other components for the function of the coupling head may additionally be mounted on the device carrier. In this way, it is no longer necessary to mount each component individually on the basic structure of the coupling head. Instead, for example, valves and actuator cylinders are mounted directly on the equipment rack and connected to each other via electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic lines. The same applies to switches and sensors whose electrical connections are routed via cables to a terminal box. Furthermore, an actuating mechanism for the E-coupling can be carried by the equipment carrier. From the completely pre-assembled equipment carrier then lead only a hydraulic or pneumatic line and a cable to control the components away. This pre-assembled device carrier can now be completely fixed on the coupling head, for example with screws. It could also be removed after releasing the electrical and pneumatic / hydraulic connections from the coupling head. This is a significant workload for carrying out the assembly of the coupling head and maintenance of the components. A single disassembly of said components from the equipment rack, which were mounted in the previous assembly process to individual fasteners on the coupling head is no longer required.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren stellt eine besonders einfache und kostengünstige Methode dar, um eine Mehrzahl von Komponenten an einem Kupplungskopf zu montieren und/odex demontieren.The method according to the invention represents a particularly simple and cost-effective method for mounting and / or disassembling a plurality of components on a coupling head.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen Kupplungskopfes sind in den Unteransprüchen 2 bis 9 angegeben.Advantageous developments of the coupling head according to the invention are specified in the dependent claims 2 to 9.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist der Geräteträger derart ausgelegt ist, dass er an zumindest einem von zwei gegenüberliegenden Enden eine integral mit dem Geräteträger ausgebildete Einrichtung zur Aufnahme eines Betätigungsmechanismus aufweist. Denkbar wäre hierbei, dass die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus als beispielsweise U-förmige Ausbildungen ausgebildet ist, wobei zwischen den Schenkeln dieser U-förmigen Ausbildungen Achsen montiert sein können, die die Betätigungsmechanismen für die Funktion der Kupplung aufnehmen. Solche Achsen müssten ohne den Geräteträger der beschriebenen Art in zwei getrennten Halterungen, die separat am Kupplungskopf vorgesehen werden, gelagert werden. Selbstverständlich sind hier aber auch anstelle der U-förmigen Ausbildungen andere Formgebungen der Ausbildung oder andere Einrichtungen zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus denkbar.In an advantageous development of the equipment carrier is designed such that it has at least one of two opposite ends integrally formed with the device carrier means for receiving an actuating mechanism. It would be conceivable here that the means for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed as, for example, U-shaped formations, wherein between the legs of these U-shaped formations axes can be mounted, which receive the actuating mechanisms for the function of the coupling. Such axes would have to be stored without the equipment carrier of the type described in two separate brackets, which are provided separately on the coupling head. Of course, other shapes of the training or other facilities for receiving the actuating mechanism are also conceivable here instead of the U-shaped configurations.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der zuvor genannten Ausführungsform ist die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus derart ausgeführt ist, dass im eingebauten Zustand der Betätigungsmechanismus oberhalb oder unterhalb des Geräteträgers angeordnet ist. Dies ermöglicht es, dass der Betätigungsmechanismus an einer beliebigen Position im zweidimensionalen Kupplungsspiegel angeordnet werden kann, was insbesondere zu einer besonders flexiblen Einsatzmöglichkeit des Geräteträgers für verschiedene Kupplungsköpfe führt. Dadurch dass die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme eines Betätigungsmechanismus an einem der zwei gegenüberliegenden Enden an der Oberseite oder Unterseite des Geräteträgers angeordnet sind, ist es beispielsweise möglich, die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus als eine maulartige Ausbildung auszubilden, wobei die jeweiligen Öffnungen der maulartigen Ausbildungen beispielsweise in Kupplungsrichtung zeigen. Auf diese Weise können Hilfsgestänge, die zur Aktivierung einer Funktion der Kupplung erforderlich sind, und die auf zwischen den Schenkeln der Ausbildung angeordneten Achsen gelagert sind, ungehindert auf den eigentlichen Schließ- und Öffnungsmechanismus der Kupplungsmechanik der E-Kupplung einwirken. Als mögliche Realisierung der maulartigen Ausbildung kommt beispielsweise eine U-förmige Ausbildung in Frage. Selbstverständlich sind hier aber auch andere Formgebungen denkbar. Auch ist es denkbar, dass zumindest eine der jeweiligen Öffnungen der Ausbildungen nach außen, innen oder hinten zeigen.In an advantageous embodiment of the aforementioned embodiment, the device for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed such that in the installed state, the actuating mechanism is arranged above or below the device carrier. This makes it possible that the actuating mechanism can be arranged at any position in the two-dimensional coupling mirror, which in particular leads to a particularly flexible use of the device carrier for different coupling heads. The fact that the means for receiving an actuating mechanism are arranged at one of the two opposite ends on the top or bottom of the equipment carrier, it is for example possible to form the means for receiving the actuating mechanism as a mouth-like configuration, wherein the respective openings of the mouth-like formations, for example in Show coupling direction. In this way, auxiliary linkages, which are required to activate a function of the clutch, and which are mounted on arranged between the legs of the training axes, unhindered act on the actual closing and opening mechanism of the clutch mechanism of the e-coupling. As a possible realization of the mouth-like training is for example a U-shaped training in question. Of course, here are others Shapes conceivable. It is also conceivable for at least one of the respective openings of the formations to point outwards, inwards or backwards.

In vorteilhafter Weise ist bei einer der zuletzt genannten beiden Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Geräteträgers die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus so ausgeführt, dass der Betätigungsmechanismus für die E-Kupplung innerhalb der Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus in einer im wesentlichen horizontalen Ebene schwenkbar gelagert ist. Hierdurch ist die Montage und Demontage des Geräteträgers am Kupplungskopf weiter vereinfacht.Advantageously, in one of the latter two embodiments of the device carrier according to the invention, the means for receiving the actuating mechanism is designed so that the actuating mechanism for the E-coupling is pivotally mounted within the means for receiving the actuating mechanism in a substantially horizontal plane. As a result, the assembly and disassembly of the device carrier on the coupling head is further simplified.

Die genannten Komponenten, die auf dem Geräteträger montiert sind, können sich auch aus einer Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Hilfsaggregaten zusammensetzen. Diese können Ventile, elektrische Betätigungsmittel, elektronische Betätigungsmittel, elektrische Klemmenkästen, Betätigungsmotoren, Betätigungszylinder und Betätigungsmechanismen für die Kupplung umfassen. Letztlich bedeutet dies, dass alle aktiven und passiven Elemente, die für die Funktion des Kupplungskopfes erforderlich sind, auf einem gemeinsamen Geräteträger zusammengefasst werden können. Damit sind einzelne Geräteträger für einzelne Komponenten am Kupplungskopf nicht mehr erforderlich. Die Komplexität des Kupplungskopfes nimmt damit ab.The said components, which are mounted on the equipment carrier, can also be composed of a variety of different auxiliary equipment. These may include valves, electrical actuators, electronic actuators, electrical terminal boxes, actuation motors, actuation cylinders, and clutch actuation mechanisms. Ultimately, this means that all active and passive elements that are required for the function of the coupling head, can be combined on a common device carrier. This means that individual device carriers for individual components on the coupling head are no longer required. The complexity of the coupling head decreases with it.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterentwicklung des Geräteträgers ist eine der Komponenten, die auf dem Geräteträger montiert sind, ein Betätigungszylinder und/oder einen Betätigungsmechanismus für den Kupplungskopf, der bzw. die beim Kuppeln oder Entkuppeln mitwirken. Dabei können Betätigungszylinder und Betätigungsmechanismus für den Kupplungskopf bereits am Geräteträger vormontiert und miteinander verbunden werden. Sie sind dann gemeinsam am Geräteträger vorhanden und können gemeinsam miteinander verbunden ein- und ausgebaut werden. Weitere Ausführungsformen sind dem Fachmann geläufig.In an advantageous further development of the equipment carrier, one of the components which are mounted on the equipment carrier, an actuating cylinder and / or an actuating mechanism for the coupling head, which cooperate when coupling or decoupling. In this case, actuating cylinder and actuating mechanism for the coupling head can be pre-assembled on the equipment rack and connected to each other. They are then available together on the equipment carrier and can be connected and removed together. Further embodiments are familiar to the person skilled in the art.

Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Weiterbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Geräteträgers ist auch ein Klemmenkasten auf dem Geräteträger vorgesehen. In diesem Klemmenkasten können nun alle elektrischen Anschlüsse für Komponenten bzw. Aggregate auf dem Geräteträger zusammengeführt werden. Dadurch ist es möglich, dass nur ein Kabelstrang vom Geräteträger zum Kupplungskasten des Schienenfahrzeuges führt. Dieser eine Kabelstrang kann über einen Stecker sowohl am Klemmenkasten auf dem Geräteträger als auch zur Verbindung mit dem Schienenfahrzeug in einem Klemmenkasten mit Steckern versehen sein. Auf diese Weise lässt sich mit einfachen Handgriffen die elektrische Verbindung zum Kupplungskopf lösen. Dieses kommt sowohl der Montage als auch Wartungsarbeiten zugute.In a further advantageous embodiment of the device carrier according to the invention, a terminal box is provided on the equipment carrier. In this terminal box, all electrical connections for components or units can now be brought together on the equipment rack. This makes it possible that only one harness leads from the equipment rack to the coupling box of the rail vehicle. This one cable harness can be provided via a plug both on the terminal box on the equipment rack as well as for connection to the rail vehicle in a terminal box with plugs. In this way can be with simple steps, the electric Release connection to coupling head. This benefits both assembly and maintenance.

Bei einer anderen Weiterbildung des Geräteträgers sind der oder die Betätigungszylinder von unten oder von oben am Geräteträger, der sich in Gebrauchslage befindet, vorhanden. Durch das Zusammenwirken des Betätigungszylinders mit dem Betätigungsmechanismus, die von der Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus, beispielsweise von einer Achse in den jeweiligen U-förmigen Ausbildungen am Ende des Geräteträgers, gehalten werden, ergibt sich eine mechanisch elegante Konstruktion, die nur sehr wenige zusätzliche Teile benötigt. Dabei schützt die Einrichtung zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus beispielsweise die notwendigen Schubstangen von ausgefahrenen Stempeln des Betätigungszylinders vor Schmutz oder Beschädigung.In another embodiment of the device carrier of the or the actuating cylinder from below or from above on the equipment carrier, which is in the use position available. By the interaction of the actuating cylinder with the actuating mechanism, which are held by the means for receiving the actuating mechanism, for example from an axis in the respective U-shaped formations at the end of the equipment carrier, results in a mechanically elegant construction, the very few additional parts needed. In this case, the device for receiving the actuating mechanism protects, for example, the necessary push rods of extended punches of the actuating cylinder from dirt or damage.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Kupplungskopfes mit Geräteträger sieht vor, dass der Geräteträger inklusive der vormontierten Komponenten von oben auf den Kupplungskopf montiert ist. Dabei befindet sich der Kupplungskopf im Wagenkasten eines Schienenfahrzeuges in Gebrauchslage. Durch diese Montageart werden alle Komponenten, die sich oberhalb des Geräteträgers befinden vor Verschmutzung, die im Wesentlichen von unten an den Kupplungskopf herangetragen werden, geschützt. Aus diesem Grunde sind im Wesentlichen Ventile, elektrische und elektronische Elemente und elektrische Anschlüsse oben auf dem Geräteträger vorgesehen.A further embodiment of the coupling head according to the invention with equipment carrier provides that the equipment rack is mounted, including the preassembled components of the top of the coupling head. Here is the coupling head in the car body of a rail vehicle in the use position. This type of mounting protects all components located above the equipment carrier from contamination, which is essentially transmitted to the coupling head from below. For this reason, essentially valves, electrical and electronic elements and electrical connections are provided on top of the equipment rack.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels beschrieben, das anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert wird.The invention will be described with reference to an embodiment which is explained in more detail with reference to drawings.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1:
einen montierten Geräteträger, der auch die Komponenten trägt,
Fig. 2:
Kupplungskopf mit Geräteträger, der mehrere zur Durchführung des automatischen Kuppelns notwendige Komponenten aufweist, und
Fig. 3:
eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Lösung, bei der ein Kupplungskopf ohne Geräteträger vorgesehen ist.
Show it:
Fig. 1:
a mounted equipment carrier, which also carries the components,
Fig. 2:
Coupling head with equipment carrier, which has several necessary to carry out the automatic coupling components, and
3:
a known from the prior art solution in which a coupling head is provided without equipment carrier.

Fig. 1 zeigt den Geräteträger 1 mit montierten Komponenten. Deutlich ist eine jochartige Struktur des Geräteträgers zu erkennen. Auch sind Einrichtungen zur Aufnahme eines Betätigungsmechanismus an den jeweiligen Enden des jochförmigen Geräteträgers 1 erkennbar. In der dargestellten bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind diese Einrichtungen als U-förmige Ausbildungen ausgeführt, wobei selbstverständlich aber auch anders geformte Ausbildungen denkbar wären. Die dreidimensionale Darstellung des Geräteträgers lässt in den U-förmigen Ausformungen des Geräteträgers die vertikalen Achsen erkennen, auf denen die Betätigungsmechanismen 7 für die Kupplung drehbar montiert sind. Unterhalb des Geräteträgers und am Geräteträger sind die Betätigungszylinder 5 und 6 montiert. Sie können jeweils rechts und links in den Einrichtungen zur Aufnahme des Betätigungsmechanismus bzw. in den U-förmigen Ausformungen des Geräteträgers auf den Betätigungsmechanismus 7 der Kupplung einwirken. Aus mechanischer Sicht ist dies eine sehr kompakte Bauweise. An die Betätigungszylinder 5 und 6 sind Druckluftschläuche 8 angeschlossen, die an ein sich ebenfalls oberhalb auf dem Geräteträger 1 befindliches Druckluftventil 2 angeschlossen sind. Dieses Luftdruckventil 2 ist ebenfalls mit einem Druckluftschlauch gekoppelt. Weiterhin ist ein Anschlagschalter 3 im vorderen Bereich auf dem Geräteträger 1 montiert. Er dient in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel dazu, zu erkennen, ob sich die Kupplung im gekuppelten oder entkuppelten Zustand befindet. Außerdem ist auf dem Geräteträger 1 ein Klemmenkasten 4 dargestellt. In diesem Klemmenkasten können alle elektrischen Anschlüsse des Kupplungskopfes, wie z.B. auch die des Schalters 3, zusammengefasst werden. Von diesem Klemmenkasten kann dann ein Kabelstrang zum Anschluss weiterer elektrischer Verbindungen in den Wagenkasten eines Schienenfahrzeuges führen. Der gesamte Geräteträger mit allen montierten Komponenten kann mittels der Schrauben 10 und Stiften 11 von oben auf einem Kupplungskopf 20 befestigt werden. Selbstverständlich ist es aber auch denkbar, dass der Geräteträger entsprechend von unten an dem Kupplungskopf montiert wird. Fig. 1 shows the equipment carrier 1 with mounted components. Clearly, a yoke-like structure of the device carrier can be seen. Also means for receiving an actuating mechanism at the respective ends of the yoke-shaped device carrier 1 can be seen. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, these devices are designed as U-shaped configurations, but of course, other shaped configurations would be conceivable. The three-dimensional representation of the equipment carrier can be seen in the U-shaped formations of the equipment carrier, the vertical axes on which the actuating mechanisms 7 are rotatably mounted for the clutch. Below the equipment carrier and the equipment carrier, the actuating cylinders 5 and 6 are mounted. They can each act on the right and left in the means for receiving the actuating mechanism or in the U-shaped formations of the equipment carrier on the actuating mechanism 7 of the clutch. From a mechanical point of view, this is a very compact design. To the actuating cylinder 5 and 6 compressed air hoses 8 are connected, which are connected to a likewise located above on the equipment carrier 1 compressed air valve 2. This air pressure valve 2 is also coupled to a compressed air hose. Furthermore, a stop switch 3 is mounted on the equipment rack 1 in the front area. It serves in this embodiment to recognize whether the clutch is in the coupled or uncoupled state. In addition, a terminal box 4 is shown on the equipment rack 1. In this terminal box all electrical connections of the coupling head, such as those of the switch 3, can be summarized. From this terminal box can then lead a harness for connecting further electrical connections in the car body of a rail vehicle. The entire equipment carrier with all mounted components can be fixed by means of screws 10 and pins 11 from above on a coupling head 20. Of course, it is also conceivable that the equipment carrier is mounted according to the bottom of the coupling head.

Fig. 2 zeigt den eingebauten Geräteträger mit allen Komponenten im eingebauten Zustand auf einem Kupplungskopf 20. Auch in dieser Darstellung sind die einzelnen Komponenten wie ein Ventil 2, ein Schalter 3, ein Klemmenkasten 4, Betätigungszylinder 5 und 6, ein Betätigungsmechanismus 7 für die Kupplung, Schläuche 8 und 9 sowie die Befestigungsschrauben 10 und Stifte 11, mit denen der Geräteträger 1 am Kupplungskopf 20 befestigt ist, erkennbar. Der Kupplungskopf selbst hat eine Kuppelebene 21, die senkrecht auf der Kuppelrichtung 22 im vorderen Bereich des Kupplungskopfes steht. Im hinteren Bereich des Kupplungskopfes ist das Aufnahmefutter 23 für eine Kupplungsstange, die zum Kupplungsblock einer gesamten Kupplung führt, zu erkennen. Deutlich dargestellt ist, dass der Geräteträger im hinteren Bereich des Kupplungskopfes von oben auf den Kupplungskopf montiert wird. Befestigungsschrauben 10 dienen zur Befestigung des Geräteträgers 1 auf dem Kupplungskopf 20. Die Stifte 11 dienen zur genauen Fixierung des Trägers auf bzw. an dem Kupplungskopf. Der Fachmann erkennt leicht, dass der Geräteträger 1 mit all seinen genannten Komponenten durch Lösen von mechanischen Verbindungen zum Betätigungsmechanismus sowie der pneumatischen und elektrischen Verbindung leicht vom Kupplungskopf durch Lösen von wie beispielsweise in Fig. 2 dargestellten vier Schrauben 10 entfernbar ist. Jede andere Anzahl von Schrauben ist denkbar. Vorstellbar ist auch, dass der Geräteträger in einer Halteform am Kupplungskopf einrastet und dann nur mit einer einzigen Schraube fixiert werden muss. Fig. 2 shows the built-in equipment rack with all components in the installed state on a coupling head 20. Also in this illustration, the individual components such as a valve 2, a switch 3, a terminal box 4, actuating cylinders 5 and 6, an actuating mechanism 7 for the clutch, hoses and 9 and the fastening screws 10 and pins 11, with which the device carrier 1 is fixed to the coupling head 20, recognizable. The coupling head itself has a coupling plane 21, which is perpendicular to the coupling direction 22 in the front region of the coupling head. In the rear region of the coupling head, the receiving chuck 23 for a coupling rod, which leads to the coupling block of an entire coupling can be seen. It is clearly shown that the device carrier in the rear region of the coupling head from above is mounted on the coupling head. Fixing screws 10 are used to attach the device carrier 1 on the coupling head 20. The pins 11 are used for precise fixation of the carrier on or on the coupling head. The skilled artisan easily recognizes that the equipment carrier 1 with all its components by releasing mechanical connections to the actuating mechanism and the pneumatic and electrical connection easily from the coupling head by dissolving such as in Fig. 2 shown four screws 10 is removable. Any other number of screws is conceivable. It is also conceivable that the device carrier engages in a holding form on the coupling head and then only has to be fixed with a single screw.

Im Folgenden wird das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zur Montage eines Kupplungskopfes mit einem Geräteträger beschrieben. Zunächst wird der eigentliche Geräteträger 1 beispielsweise aus Stahl gefertigt. Dieser Geräteträger wird dabei mit den notwendigen Bohrungen und Gewinden versehen.In the following, the method according to the invention for mounting a coupling head with a device carrier will be described. First, the actual equipment carrier 1 is made for example of steel. This device carrier is provided with the necessary holes and threads.

Im Anschluss werden die einzelnen Komponenten auf oder an dem Geräteträger montiert. Dabei handelt es sich in der Regel um Ventile 2, elektrische Betätigungsmittel 3 (wie z.B. Anschlagschalter), elektronische Betätigungsmittel (nicht dargestellt), Klemmenkästen 4, Betätigungszylinder 5 und 6 für die Kupplung und andere Komponenten, die für die Funktion einer Kupplung erforderlich sind (nicht dargestellt), auf dem Geräteträger montiert. Im Anschluss werden die elektrischen, pneumatischen oder hydraulischen Verbindungen zwischen den Komponenten auf dem Geräteträger mittels Schläuchen bzw. elektrischen Kabeln hergestellt.Subsequently, the individual components are mounted on or on the device carrier. These are usually valves 2, electrical actuators 3 (such as stop switches), electronic actuators (not shown), terminal boxes 4, actuation cylinders 5 and 6 for the clutch, and other components required for the function of a clutch ( not shown), mounted on the equipment rack. Afterwards the electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic connections between the components on the equipment carrier are made by means of hoses or electrical cables.

Danach erfolgt die Montage des komplett vormontierten Geräteträgers auf dem Kupplungskopf. Dies geschieht mittels lösbarer Befestigungsmittel derart, dass mindestens eine der Komponenten während des Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns aktiviert oder deaktiviert wird. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel sind dieses z.B. die Betätigungsmechanismen 7 für die Elektrokupplung oder den Anschlagschalter 3. Die Befestigung des Geräteträgers mit den montierten Komponenten erfolgt in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel mittels Schrauben 10. Es sind allerdings auch andere Befestigungsmöglichkeiten des Geräteträgers 1 am Kupplungskopf 20 denkbar. Der vormontierte Geräteträger könnte z.B. auch am Kupplungskopf angeschweißt sein, angenietet sein oder auch mittels einer Klemmvorrichtung lösbar befestigt sein. Nachdem der Geräteträger 1 am Kupplungskopf 20 mittels der Schrauben 10 montiert ist, erfolgt abschließend das Herstellen von mechanischen, elektrischen, pneumatischen und/oder hydraulischen Verbindungen, die für eine vollständige Funktion des Kupplungskopfes erforderlich sind. Dabei werden die genannten Komponenten mit anderen Funktionseinheiten des Kupplungskopfes 20 verbunden. Es werden dabei auch Verbindungen zum Rest des Schienenfahrzeuges hergestellt. Dazu gehört unter anderem die Druckluftverbindung über einen Druckschlauch 9 oder auch elektrische Verbindungen, die einerseits am Klemmenkasten 4 angeschlossen sind und andererseits zu einem elektrischen Klemmenkasten im Wagenkasten geleitet werden.Thereafter, the assembly of the completely pre-assembled device carrier takes place on the coupling head. This is done by means of releasable fastening means such that at least one of the components is activated or deactivated during the coupling and / or decoupling. In the present embodiment, this example, the operating mechanisms 7 for the electric clutch or the stop switch 3. The attachment of the device carrier with the assembled components is done in this embodiment by means of screws 10. However, other mounting options of the device carrier 1 on the coupling head 20 are conceivable. The preassembled equipment carrier could also be welded to the coupling head, for example, riveted or be releasably secured by means of a clamping device. After the device carrier 1 is mounted on the coupling head 20 by means of screws 10, finally, the production of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic connections, which are required for a complete function of the coupling head. Here are the mentioned Components connected to other functional units of the coupling head 20. It also connections are made to the rest of the rail vehicle. These include, among other things, the compressed air connection via a pressure hose 9 or electrical connections, which are on the one hand connected to the terminal box 4 and on the other hand passed to an electrical terminal box in the car body.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Lösung, bei der ein Kupplungskopf ohne Geräteträger vorgesehen ist. Wie dargestellt sind hier die zur Durchführung des automatischen Kuppelns und/oder Entkuppelns notwendigen Komponenten einzeln an dem Grundgerüst des Kupplungskopfes befestigt. Zu diesem Zweck werden an einer Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Stellen Befestigungswinkel oder andere Halter 107 vorgesehen. Diese können entweder angeschweißt, angeschraubt oder auch zusammen mit der Grundstruktur des Kupplungskopfes gegossen sein. Beim Zusammenbau des vollständigen Kupplungskopfes ist es bei dieser aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Lösung daher erforderlich, die jeweiligen Komponenten jeweils an den dafür vorgesehenen Stellen am Kupplungskopf zu platzieren und einzeln zu befestigen. Bedingt durch diese Einzelbefestigung ist ein hoher Montageaufwand erforderlich. Fig. 3 shows a known from the prior art solution in which a coupling head is provided without equipment carrier. As shown, the components necessary for carrying out the automatic coupling and / or uncoupling are individually fastened to the basic structure of the coupling head. For this purpose, mounting brackets or other holders 107 are provided at a plurality of different locations. These can either be welded, screwed or cast together with the basic structure of the coupling head. When assembling the complete coupling head, it is therefore necessary in this known from the prior art solution to place the respective components respectively at the designated locations on the coupling head and fasten individually. Due to this single attachment a high installation cost is required.

Claims (11)

  1. A coupling head having a device carrier for the automatic coupling of rail vehicles, wherein the device carrier (1) comprises a plurality of the components necessary for realizing the automatic coupling and/or decoupling,
    characterized in that
    the device carrier (1) is detachably mounted on the coupling head such that at least one of the components will be activated or deactivated during the coupling and/or decoupling.
  2. The coupling head having a device carrier according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the device carrier (1) is configured such that it comprises means configured integral with the device carrier for accommodating an actuating mechanism (7) on at least one of its two opposite ends.
  3. The coupling head having a device carrier according to claim 2,
    characterized in that
    the means for accommodating an actuating mechanism (7) is configured such that the actuating mechanism (7) is arranged above or below the device carrier (1) in the mounted state.
  4. The coupling head having a device carrier according to claim 2 or 3,
    characterized in that
    the actuating mechanism (7) for the coupling head is pivotably supported in a substantially horizontal plane within the means for accommodating said actuating mechanism (7).
  5. The coupling head having a device carrier according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the components comprise elements from the group of valves (2), electrical actuating means (3), electronic actuating means, terminal boxes (4), actuating cylinders (5, 6), actuating mechanisms (7) for the electric coupling.
  6. The coupling head having a device carrier according to claim 5,
    characterized in that
    all the electrical connections necessary for the coupling function are consolidated in terminal box (4).
  7. The coupling head having a device carrier according to claim 5 or 6,
    characterized in that
    the actuating cylinders (5, 6) are disposed on the device carrier (1) from below or above when same is in its working position.
  8. The coupling head having a device carrier according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the at least one component is a contributing actuating cylinder (5, 6) during the coupling or decoupling and/or a contributing actuating mechanism (7) for the coupling head during the coupling or decoupling.
  9. The coupling head having a device carrier according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the device carrier (1) is mounted from above or from below to the coupling head attached to a car body of a rail vehicle in the working position.
  10. The use of a device carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 9 having a coupling head for an electric coupling for the actuating of the electric coupling and control element.
  11. A method of assembling a coupling head having a device carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the method comprises the following method steps:
    - pre-assembling on the device carrier (1) the components comprising the elements required for the functioning of a coupling from the group of valves (2), electrical actuating means (3), electronic actuating means, terminal boxes (4), actuating cylinders (5, 6), actuating mechanisms (7) for the electric coupling and other components;
    - mounting the fully pre-assembled device carrier on the coupling head by means of disconnectable fixing elements (10) such that at least one of the components can be activated or deactivated during coupling and/or decoupling; and
    - making the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic connections to the components necessary for the complete functioning of the coupling head.
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DE502005003982T DE502005003982D1 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 Detachable device carrier for the components for actuating an E-coupling
EP05009843A EP1719685B1 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 Removable mount for the operating devices of an E-type coupler
PL05009843T PL1719685T3 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 Removable mount for the operating devices of an E-type coupler
ES05009843T ES2303148T3 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 SEPARABLE TOOL HOLDER FOR COMPONENTS FOR DRIVING A COUPLING OF TYPE "E".
SI200530333T SI1719685T1 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 Removable mount for the operating devices of an E-type coupler
AT05009843T ATE394288T1 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 DETACHABLE DEVICE CARRIER FOR THE COMPONENTS FOR ACTUATING AN E-CLUTCH
DK05009843T DK1719685T3 (en) 2005-05-04 2005-05-04 Movable equipment beam for some components for operating an electrical type coupling
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