EP3960264B1 - Towing vehicle - Google Patents
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- the application relates to a system for passenger transport, comprising: a rail-guided drive unit, comprising a guide device and at least one running frame arranged on the guide device; at least one vehicle with at least one passenger carrier, which is coupled to the drive unit and is moved by the drive unit on/in water and/or on land, the drive unit pulling and/or pushing the vehicle; and a connection unit between the drive unit and the vehicle.
- a rail-guided drive unit comprising a guide device and at least one running frame arranged on the guide device
- at least one vehicle with at least one passenger carrier which is coupled to the drive unit and is moved by the drive unit on/in water and/or on land, the drive unit pulling and/or pushing the vehicle
- a connection unit between the drive unit and the vehicle.
- Amusement facilities such as roller coasters
- Amusement vehicles are often rail-guided so that their movement and orientation of the vehicle can be controlled in a defined manner.
- the alignment of the vehicle depends on the position on the route, the movement also depends on the speed and acceleration of the vehicle at a specific point on the route.
- the speed and acceleration can be controlled by controlling a corresponding drive.
- the publication US 2016/0332084 A1 discloses an amusement ride with a four-wheeled passenger compartment rotatably connected to a chassis.
- the chassis moves on a rail that is arranged in a gap below the road.
- passengers can influence certain aspects of the ride, the entire construction is relatively complex.
- the system requires the gap to be bridged in certain driving situations.
- the publication US 2009/0266266 A1 discloses a ride for amusement parks with a passenger seat and a drive arrangement arranged below the passenger seat.
- the passenger seat is pivotally attached to the drive arrangement.
- the publication US 2020/0215440 A1 shows a vehicle that is suspended below a guidance device.
- a rotator and a sliding element are arranged between the vehicle and the guide device, the latter allowing the rotator to be displaced laterally.
- the object of the invention is to provide a system for passenger transport which, with a simple construction, allows flexible and controllable driving situations.
- the system according to the invention for transporting people comprises: a rail-guided drive unit, comprising a guide device and at least one running frame arranged on the guide device; at least one vehicle with at least one passenger carrier, which is coupled to the drive unit and is moved by the drive unit on/in water and/or on land, the drive unit pulling and/or pushing the vehicle; and a connection unit between the drive unit and the vehicle.
- the connection unit is designed in such a way that the vehicle can carry out at least one rotational movement relative to the drive unit or the bogie, so that the vehicle, or a part of the vehicle, swings out obliquely or laterally to the direction of travel relative to a route predetermined by the guide device and/or can drift.
- the vehicle can carry out a transverse or perpendicular translational movement up and/or down relative to the driving surface or water surface.
- This movement defined as the z-direction, can cause the vehicle to jump or lift off from the driving surface or water surface.
- the z movements can be used, for example, for jumps of the passenger vehicle (e.g. over jumps).
- this movement option can allow compensatory movements in the z direction, e.g. to compensate for waves and unevenness in the road or, in the case of water rides, travel over waves or different water levels.
- the drive unit is arranged laterally and/or above the vehicle.
- At least the running frame and the guide device (rail) are preferably arranged to the side and/or above the vehicle, so that, on the one hand, the passengers have a relatively clear view, in that the view, which is usually directed forward, is not disturbed by the guide device, and on the other hand, no complicated structural problems Measures are required that are underground or below the water surface lying guide device and a drive arranged accordingly.
- the driving surface can be designed without interruptions, meaning that there is no need for construction measures that involve bridging gaps and interruptions in the road. With regard to watercraft, the possibilities for subsurface propulsion are limited due to relatively high resistance and humidity.
- the system can be used for both land and water vehicles.
- a road surface e.g. a road made of steel plates with relatively low friction
- the vehicle moves on a water surface.
- the (preferably) rear part of the vehicle pulled by the chassis can drift or be deflected.
- the movements of the vehicle are therefore relatively variable, since drifting or deflection of a vehicle part can usually occur to a greater or lesser extent.
- the extent of drifting or swinging out of a part (usually the rear part) of the vehicle can be caused, for example, by centrifugal forces, which in turn can depend on the speed in a curve and the accelerations induced thereby or on other factors.
- the extent of drifting or swinging out can be controlled by an external control, for example via the speed of the vehicle or via steering processes, for example steering the rear axle in land vehicles or by a rudder in watercraft.
- the movements of the vehicle can also be influenced by external factors such as loading status, weight, draft, etc.
- the passengers can interactively control the extent of drifting or swinging out, for example by steering or by directly or indirectly influencing the control of the system.
- the pivot axis of the drift or pivoting process is usually aligned perpendicular (or approximately perpendicular) to the road or the water surface. This axis is referred to below as the z-axis or z-direction. In addition, the pivot axis is aligned perpendicular to the direction of travel (defined as the x direction).
- the pivot axis is defined, for example, by a joint arranged on the vehicle. As a rule, the pivot axis is located in the front area of the vehicle so that the rear area can swing out.
- the guidance device specifies a route along which a vehicle moves.
- a chassis or running frame connected to the vehicle via the connection unit which is moved along the guide device, pulls the vehicle arranged on the ground or on the water.
- the vehicle (land or water vehicle, e.g. in the form of a car or a boat) is a non-rail vehicle in the form of a moving passenger carrier.
- non-rail-guided means that no rail is arranged directly on or near the vehicle, i.e. not on the road or in the water near the vehicle's path. If at all, a tour is given by the Guide device, however indirectly via the connecting unit (e.g. arm or boom), which enables at least a pivoting movement of the vehicle relative to the guide device (and thus a deflection relative to the x-direction).
- the towing vehicle (chassis) is located in particular above and/or to the side of the towed vehicle. For this reason, unlike conventional systems, there is no need for a gap in the road that would have to be driven over when the passenger-carrying vehicle drifts. Since it is not easy to drive over the gap, it usually has to be closed, which is technically complex. This is not necessary with the present invention.
- the construction without a gap has further advantages, such as better accessibility to the chassis (train vehicle) for maintenance work, a simpler structure of the system, etc.
- the system according to the invention can be used flexibly for land and water vehicles.
- a further advantage is the possibility of not only allowing drifting around a (vertical) tie rod of the connecting unit, but also a deflection of the tie rod in the y-direction and/or z-direction, so that the movement possibilities and degrees of freedom of the movement of the Passenger carrier vehicle increase.
- connection unit is connected to the running frame arranged on the guide device.
- This connection is usually rigid.
- connection unit can be designed in such a way that, in addition to rotation about the z-axis, the vehicle can carry out a lateral translational movement oriented transversely or perpendicular to the direction of travel.
- the connecting unit can have a telescopic construction that allows it to deviate or swerve obliquely from the predetermined lane.
- the predetermined lane is determined by the guidance device and is defined by a constant or location-dependent distance of the lane from the guidance device.
- Both the movement in the y-direction and the movement in the z-direction can be designed passively, for example as damping, or actively, for example as driven hydraulics with which a length of a connecting arm of the connecting unit can be varied.
- connection unit can in particular have a boom that extends from the chassis towards the vehicle.
- connection unit is in particular an articulated connection between the vehicle and the chassis.
- the joint of the articulated connection can be arranged on the vehicle, on the connection unit close to the vehicle and/or on a transverse boom.
- connection unit has a joint that is arranged on the vehicle and/or on the boom.
- the joint can be designed so that movement in different degrees of freedom (e.g. rotation around three axes x, y and z) is possible, for example to compensate for rocking of the boat.
- the joint must allow at least one rotation about the z-axis, which is oriented perpendicular (or approximately perpendicular) to the road or the water surface, in order to enable part of the vehicle to drift or pivot out.
- the pivot axis is aligned perpendicular to the direction of travel.
- connection unit preferably has at least one arm which extends from above towards the vehicle and is coupled to it.
- the arm can be designed telescopically to enable translational movements of the vehicle.
- the connecting unit or the arm can be designed as a cantilever with a pull rod.
- the vehicle is pivotally connected to the arm.
- the drive unit preferably has a positive drive.
- the running frame is rail-guided.
- Positive drives have a stationary engagement element, e.g. a rack or chain, at least along one or more route sections, on or next to the guide device.
- the bogie is equipped with a complementary engagement member, such as a gear, which is driven by a motor and engages the stationary engagement member.
- Positive drives are very precise, they allow precise implementation of speed control, and they enable targeted acceleration and braking over short distances.
- alternative drives e.g. drives with friction wheels, linear drives, drives using pull chains or pull ropes, etc., are possible within the scope of the invention.
- the system is designed in such a way that a deviation from the specified route and/or a pivoting or drifting movement of the vehicle occurs due to the accelerations of the vehicle induced by the route of the guidance device and/or by an automatic or interactive control.
- the system can in particular have a control device for interactively controlling the speed of the vehicle by at least one passenger accommodated in the passenger compartment.
- the speed can be used to control centrifugal forces in curves and thus the extent of drifting or swinging out.
- the system can have a device for limiting the angle of rotation of the drift or pivoting movement of the vehicle.
- This device can, for example, have a stop that limits the maximum angle of rotation of the swivel joint.
- a minimum distance between the supports or supports of the guidance device and the maximum deflected and drifted passenger carrier vehicle must be maintained. This can be achieved either via a sufficiently long cross arm to which the tie rod is attached, and/or via supports placed sufficiently far to the side of the route (the connection between the support and the lane is then carried out via cross beams).
- the Figures 1 and 2 show a system 1 according to the invention for passenger transport, in particular a system that is used in an amusement facility.
- the system 1 has a drive unit 2 and a watercraft 3, which is towed by the drive unit 2.
- the drive unit 2 includes a stationary guide device 20, for example in the form of a guide rail, which is attached to pillars 21.
- the guide device 20 is arranged laterally at a distance d and above at a height h relative to the vehicle 3.
- the drive unit 2 also includes a running frame 22, which is attached to the guide device 20 so that it can move in an x-direction (corresponding to the direction of extension of the guide device 20).
- the running frame 22 is moved along the guide device 20 by a drive (not shown).
- the drive can be a positive drive.
- a stationary engagement element for example a rack or chain, is attached to or next to the guide device 20, at least along one or more route sections.
- the bogie is equipped with a complementary engagement element, e.g. a gear, which is driven by the drive and engages with the stationary engagement element.
- the drive unit 2 also has a connection unit 23, by means of which the bogie 22 is coupled to the vehicle 3.
- the connecting unit 23 can, for example, be a boom 230 with a vertical tie rod 231 connected to it.
- the boom 230 is rigid on the chassis 22 and the pull rod 231 is attached to the vehicle 3 by means of a joint 4.
- the joint 4, which is arranged at the front of the vehicle 3, allows drifting (swinging out of the rear area of the vehicle) when corresponding forces act on the vehicle 3, be it through centrifugal forces in a curve, or through a control (interactive or pre-programmed), which, for example, creates instability (e.g. due to movement of a fin or rudder), which results in a skid, or which causes a swing out due to active force.
- the vehicle 3 is a boat in this exemplary embodiment, but can also be a land vehicle that is moved on a driving surface (e.g. steel plates).
- a driving surface e.g. steel plates
- the vehicle 3 is in principle guided along a lane F, which is defined by the distance d to the guide device 20 and runs parallel to the guide device 20 at this distance d.
- connection unit 23 can be designed such that it is possible to deviate from the lane F by moving in the y-direction (perpendicular to the direction of travel along the driving surface).
- the deviation can occur passively, e.g. through damping, or actively through an actuation mechanism.
- the actuation mechanism can be, for example, a hydraulic mechanism.
- the mechanics can include a telescopic construction.
- connection unit 23 can be designed in such a way that it is possible to deviate from the lane by moving in the z direction (perpendicular to the direction of travel and perpendicular to the driving surface), i.e. upwards and/or downwards.
- the deviation can be done passively, for example through damping, which compensates for, for example, unevenness in the driving surface, reductions in the distance h of the guide device 20 from the driving surface, waves in watercraft, etc.
- the movement in the z direction can also be generated actively, for example by an actuation mechanism.
- the actuation mechanism can be, for example, a hydraulic mechanism.
- the mechanism may include a telescopic structure 232. Movements such as jumping of the vehicle 3 can be generated in a controlled or interactive manner.
- Drifting means pivoting the rear part of the boat 3 about the joint axis G, for example by an angle ⁇ .
- the angle ⁇ can be limited by a device for limiting the swinging out, for example in order to reliably prevent a collision of the swinging out rear part of the boat 3 with a pillar 21.
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Die Anmeldung betrifft ein System zum Personentransport, umfassend: eine schienengeführte Antriebseinheit, umfassend eine Führungseinrichtung und wenigstens ein an der Führungseinrichtung angeordnetes Laufgestell; wenigstens ein Fahrzeug mit mindestens einem Fahrgastträger, das mit der Antriebseinheit gekoppelt ist und von dieser auf/in Wasser und/oder auf Land bewegt wird, wobei die Antriebseinheit das Fahrzeug zieht und/oder schiebt; und eine Verbindungseinheit zwischen der Antriebseinheit und dem Fahrzeug.The application relates to a system for passenger transport, comprising: a rail-guided drive unit, comprising a guide device and at least one running frame arranged on the guide device; at least one vehicle with at least one passenger carrier, which is coupled to the drive unit and is moved by the drive unit on/in water and/or on land, the drive unit pulling and/or pushing the vehicle; and a connection unit between the drive unit and the vehicle.
Vergnügungsanlagen, wie beispielsweise Achterbahnen, sind in unterschiedlichen Varianten im Einsatz. Häufig sind Vergnügungsfahrzeuge schienengeführt, sodass ihre Bewegung und Ausrichtung des Fahrzeugs definiert gesteuert werden kann. Die Ausrichtung des Fahrzeugs ist von der Position auf der Fahrstrecke abhängig, die Bewegung zusätzlich von der Geschwindigkeit und der Beschleunigung des Fahrzeugs an einem bestimmten Streckenpunkt. Die Steuerung der Geschwindigkeit und Beschleunigung kann durch die Steuerung eines entsprechenden Antriebs erfolgen.Amusement facilities, such as roller coasters, are used in different versions. Amusement vehicles are often rail-guided so that their movement and orientation of the vehicle can be controlled in a defined manner. The alignment of the vehicle depends on the position on the route, the movement also depends on the speed and acceleration of the vehicle at a specific point on the route. The speed and acceleration can be controlled by controlling a corresponding drive.
Es gibt eine Vielzahl von Antriebssystemen für Vergnügungsfahrzeuge, beispielsweise Kettenantriebe, Zahnradantriebe, Antriebe mit Reibrad, Linearantriebe, oder Antriebe mit Zugseil oder Zugband. Je nach Anwendung wird ein geeignetes Antriebssystem eingesetzt. Allerdings haben die meisten der beschriebenen Systeme den Nachteil, dass sie einem Passagier immer dasselbe Fahrerlebnis vermitteln und keine Einflussnahme auf die Bewegung des Fahrzeugs erlauben.There are a variety of drive systems for amusement vehicles, such as chain drives, gear drives, drives with friction wheels, linear drives, or drives with a pull rope or pull belt. Depending on the application, a suitable drive system is used. However, most of the systems described have the disadvantage that they always give a passenger the same driving experience and do not allow any influence on the movement of the vehicle.
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Ausgehend davon ist es die Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein System zum Personentransport bereitzustellen, das, bei einfacher Konstruktion, flexible und steuerbare Fahrsituationen erlaubt.Based on this, the object of the invention is to provide a system for passenger transport which, with a simple construction, allows flexible and controllable driving situations.
Die Aufgabe wird durch ein System zum Personentransport nach Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der abhängigen Ansprüche.The task is solved by a system for passenger transport according to
Das erfindungsgemäße System zum Personentransport umfasst: eine schienengeführte Antriebseinheit, umfassend eine Führungseinrichtung und wenigstens ein an der Führungseinrichtung angeordnetes Laufgestell; wenigstens ein Fahrzeug mit mindestens einem Fahrgastträger, das mit der Antriebseinheit gekoppelt ist und von dieser auf/in Wasser und/oder auf Land bewegt wird, wobei die Antriebseinheit das Fahrzeug zieht und/oder schiebt; und eine Verbindungseinheit zwischen der Antriebseinheit und dem Fahrzeug. Dabei ist die Verbindungseinheit derart ausgebildet, dass das Fahrzeug relativ zur Antriebseinheit bzw. dem Laufgestell wenigstens eine Rotationsbewegung durchführen kann, sodass das Fahrzeug, bzw. ein Teil des Fahrzeugs, gegenüber einer durch die Führungseinrichtung vorgegebenen Fahrstrecke schräg oder seitlich zur Fahrtrichtung ausschwenken und/oder driften kann. Außerdem kann das Fahrzeug eine quer bzw. senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtete Translationsbewegung nach oben und/oder unten relativ zur Fahrfläche bzw. Wasseroberfläche durchführen. Diese als z-Richtung definierte Bewegung kann ein Springen des Fahrzeugs bzw. ein Abheben von der Fahrfläche bzw. Wasseroberfläche bewirken. Die z-Bewegungen können beispielsweise für Sprünge des Personenträger-Fahrzeugs (z.B. über Schanzen) genutzt werden. Außerdem kann diese Bewegungsmöglichkeit Ausgleichsbewegungen in z-Richtung zulassen, z.B. Wellen und Unebenheiten in der Fahrbahn oder, bei Wasserbahnen, Fahrten über Wellen oder unterschiedliche Wasserspiegel ausgleichen.The system according to the invention for transporting people comprises: a rail-guided drive unit, comprising a guide device and at least one running frame arranged on the guide device; at least one vehicle with at least one passenger carrier, which is coupled to the drive unit and is moved by the drive unit on/in water and/or on land, the drive unit pulling and/or pushing the vehicle; and a connection unit between the drive unit and the vehicle. The connection unit is designed in such a way that the vehicle can carry out at least one rotational movement relative to the drive unit or the bogie, so that the vehicle, or a part of the vehicle, swings out obliquely or laterally to the direction of travel relative to a route predetermined by the guide device and/or can drift. In addition, the vehicle can carry out a transverse or perpendicular translational movement up and/or down relative to the driving surface or water surface. This movement, defined as the z-direction, can cause the vehicle to jump or lift off from the driving surface or water surface. The z movements can be used, for example, for jumps of the passenger vehicle (e.g. over jumps). In addition, this movement option can allow compensatory movements in the z direction, e.g. to compensate for waves and unevenness in the road or, in the case of water rides, travel over waves or different water levels.
Die Antriebseinheit ist erfindungsgemäß seitlich und/oder oberhalb des Fahrzeugs angeordnet. Zumindest das Laufgestell und die Führungseinrichtung (Schiene) sind vorzugsweise seitlich und/oder oberhalb des Fahrzeugs angeordnet, sodass einerseits die Fahrgäste relativ freie Sicht haben, indem der in der Regel nach vorne gerichtete Blick nicht durch die Führungseinrichtung gestört wird, und andererseits keine komplizierten baulichen Maßnahmen erforderlich sind, die eine unterirdische oder unter der Wasseroberfläche liegende Führungseinrichtung und einen entsprechend daran angeordneten Antrieb mit sich bringt. Darüber hinaus kann die Fahrfläche ohne Unterbrechung ausgeführt werden, sodass sich auch konstruktive Maßnahmen erübrigen, die die Überbrückung von Spalten und Unterbrechungen in der Fahrbahn mit sich bringen. Im Hinblick auf Wasserfahrzeuge sind die Möglichkeiten für unter der Wasseroberfläche liegende Antriebe wegen des relativ hohen Widerstands und der Feuchtigkeit begrenzt.According to the invention, the drive unit is arranged laterally and/or above the vehicle. At least the running frame and the guide device (rail) are preferably arranged to the side and/or above the vehicle, so that, on the one hand, the passengers have a relatively clear view, in that the view, which is usually directed forward, is not disturbed by the guide device, and on the other hand, no complicated structural problems Measures are required that are underground or below the water surface lying guide device and a drive arranged accordingly. In addition, the driving surface can be designed without interruptions, meaning that there is no need for construction measures that involve bridging gaps and interruptions in the road. With regard to watercraft, the possibilities for subsurface propulsion are limited due to relatively high resistance and humidity.
Das System ist sowohl für Land- als auch für Wasserfahrzeuge einsetzbar. Bei Landfahrzeugen wird eine Fahrbahnfläche (z.B. eine Fahrbahn aus Stahlplatten mit relativ geringer Reibung) bereitgestellt, auf der sich ein mit Rädern ausgestattetes Fahrzeug bewegen und auch driften kann. Bei Wasserfahrzeugen bewegt sich das Fahrzeug auf einer Wasseroberfläche. Auch hier kann der (vorzugsweise) hintere Teil des vom Laufgestell gezogenen Fahrzeugs driften bzw. ausgelenkt werden.The system can be used for both land and water vehicles. For land vehicles, a road surface (e.g. a road made of steel plates with relatively low friction) is provided on which a wheeled vehicle can move and also drift. In watercraft, the vehicle moves on a water surface. Here too, the (preferably) rear part of the vehicle pulled by the chassis can drift or be deflected.
Die Bewegungen des Fahrzeugs sind somit relativ variabel, da ein Driften oder Auslenken eines Fahrzeugteils in der Regel in mehr oder weniger hohem Ausmaß erfolgen kann. Das Ausmaß des Driftens bzw. Ausschwenkens eines Teils (meist des hinteren Teils) des Fahrzeugs kann beispielsweise durch Fliehkräfte erfolgen, die wiederum von der Geschwindigkeit in einer Kurve und die dadurch induzierten Beschleunigungen oder von anderen Faktoren abhängen können. Alternativ oder zusätzlich dazu kann das Ausmaß des Driftens bzw. Ausschwenkens durch eine externe Steuerung gesteuert werden, z.B. über die Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs oder über Lenkvorgänge, z.B. ein Lenken der Hinterachse bei Landfahrzeugen oder durch ein Steuerruder bei Wasserfahrzeugen. Die Bewegungen des Fahrzeugs können auch durch äußere Faktoren wie Beladungszustand, Gewicht, Tiefgang, etc. beeinflusst werden. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Passagiere das Ausmaß des Driftens bzw. Ausschwenkens interaktiv steuern können, z.B. durch Lenken oder durch eine unmittelbare oder mittelbare Beeinflussung der Steuerung des Systems.The movements of the vehicle are therefore relatively variable, since drifting or deflection of a vehicle part can usually occur to a greater or lesser extent. The extent of drifting or swinging out of a part (usually the rear part) of the vehicle can be caused, for example, by centrifugal forces, which in turn can depend on the speed in a curve and the accelerations induced thereby or on other factors. Alternatively or additionally, the extent of drifting or swinging out can be controlled by an external control, for example via the speed of the vehicle or via steering processes, for example steering the rear axle in land vehicles or by a rudder in watercraft. The movements of the vehicle can also be influenced by external factors such as loading status, weight, draft, etc. In particular, it can be provided that the passengers can interactively control the extent of drifting or swinging out, for example by steering or by directly or indirectly influencing the control of the system.
Die Schwenkachse des Drift- bzw. Ausschwenkvorgangs ist in der Regel senkrecht (oder in etwa senkrecht) zur Fahrbahn bzw. zur Wasseroberfläche ausgerichtet. Diese Achse wird im Folgenden als z-Achse oder z-Richtung bezeichnet. Außerdem ist die Schwenkachse senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung (definiert als x-Richtung) ausgerichtet. Die Schwenkachse wird beispielsweise durch ein am Fahrzeug angeordnetes Gelenk definiert. In der Regel befindet sich die Schwenkachse im vorderen Bereich des Fahrzeugs, sodass der hintere Bereich ausschwenken kann.The pivot axis of the drift or pivoting process is usually aligned perpendicular (or approximately perpendicular) to the road or the water surface. This axis is referred to below as the z-axis or z-direction. In addition, the pivot axis is aligned perpendicular to the direction of travel (defined as the x direction). The pivot axis is defined, for example, by a joint arranged on the vehicle. As a rule, the pivot axis is located in the front area of the vehicle so that the rear area can swing out.
Die Führungseinrichtung gibt eine Fahrstrecke vor, auf der sich ein Fahrzeug bewegt. Ein mit dem Fahrzeug über die Verbindungseinheit verbundenes Fahr- oder Laufgestell, das entlang der Führungseinrichtung bewegt wird, zieht das am Boden oder auf dem Wasser angeordnete Fahrzeug. Das Fahrzeug (Land- oder Wasserfahrzeug, z.B. in Form eines Autos oder eines Boots) ist ein nicht schienengeführtes Fahrzeug in Form eines fahrenden Personenträgers. Nicht schienengeführt heißt in diesem Zusammenhang, dass keine Schiene unmittelbar am oder in der Nähe des Fahrzeugs angeordnet ist, also nicht auf der Fahrbahn oder im Wasser nahe der Fahrspur des Fahrzeugs. Wenn überhaupt erfolgt eine Führung durch die Führungseinrichtung, allerdings mittelbar über die Verbindungseinheit (z.B. Arm oder Ausleger), der zumindest eine Schwenkbewegung des Fahrzeugs relativ zur Führungseinrichtung (und damit ein Auslenken gegenüber der x-Richtung) ermöglicht.The guidance device specifies a route along which a vehicle moves. A chassis or running frame connected to the vehicle via the connection unit, which is moved along the guide device, pulls the vehicle arranged on the ground or on the water. The vehicle (land or water vehicle, e.g. in the form of a car or a boat) is a non-rail vehicle in the form of a moving passenger carrier. In this context, non-rail-guided means that no rail is arranged directly on or near the vehicle, i.e. not on the road or in the water near the vehicle's path. If at all, a tour is given by the Guide device, however indirectly via the connecting unit (e.g. arm or boom), which enables at least a pivoting movement of the vehicle relative to the guide device (and thus a deflection relative to the x-direction).
Das Zug-Fahrzeug (Fahrgestell) befindet sich insbesondere oberhalb und/oder seitlich des gezogenen Fahrzeugs. Aus diesem Grund ist, anders als bei herkömmlichen Systemen, kein Spalt in der Fahrbahn erforderlich, der beim Driften des Personenträger-Fahrzeugs überfahren werden müsste. Da das Überfahren des Spalts nicht problemlos möglich ist, muss dieser in der Regel technisch aufwendig geschlossen werden. Dies ist bei der vorliegenden Erfindung nicht erforderlich. Die Konstruktion ohne Spalt hat weitere Vorteile, wie z.B. eine bessere Zugänglichkeit zum Fahrgestell (Zug-Fahrzeug) für Wartungsarbeiten, ein einfacherer Aufbau der Anlage, etc.. Außerdem kann das erfindungsgemäße System flexibel für Land- und Wasserfahrzeuge genutzt werden.The towing vehicle (chassis) is located in particular above and/or to the side of the towed vehicle. For this reason, unlike conventional systems, there is no need for a gap in the road that would have to be driven over when the passenger-carrying vehicle drifts. Since it is not easy to drive over the gap, it usually has to be closed, which is technically complex. This is not necessary with the present invention. The construction without a gap has further advantages, such as better accessibility to the chassis (train vehicle) for maintenance work, a simpler structure of the system, etc. In addition, the system according to the invention can be used flexibly for land and water vehicles.
Ein weiterer Vorteil besteht in der Möglichkeit, nicht nur ein Driften um eine (vertikale) Zugstange der Verbindungseinheit herum zu ermöglichen, sondern auch eine Auslenkung der Zugstange in y-Richtung und/oder z-Richtung, sodass sich die Bewegungsmöglichkeiten und Freiheitsgrade der Bewegung des Personenträger-Fahrzeugs zunehmen.A further advantage is the possibility of not only allowing drifting around a (vertical) tie rod of the connecting unit, but also a deflection of the tie rod in the y-direction and/or z-direction, so that the movement possibilities and degrees of freedom of the movement of the Passenger carrier vehicle increase.
Insbesondere ist die Verbindungseinheit mit dem an der Führungseinrichtung angeordneten Laufgestell verbunden. Diese Verbindung ist in der Regel starr.In particular, the connection unit is connected to the running frame arranged on the guide device. This connection is usually rigid.
Die Verbindungseinheit kann derart ausgebildet sein, dass das Fahrzeug, zusätzlich zur Rotation um die z-Achse, eine quer bzw. senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtete seitliche Translationsbewegung durchführen kann. So kann die Verbindungseinheit beispielsweise eine teleskopartige Konstruktion aufweisen, die ein Abweichen bzw. schräges Ausscheren von der vorgegebenen Fahrspur erlaubt. Die vorgegebene Fahrspur wird durch die Führungseinrichtung bestimmt und ist durch einen konstanten oder ortsabhängigen Abstand der Fahrspur von der Führungseinrichtung definiert.The connection unit can be designed in such a way that, in addition to rotation about the z-axis, the vehicle can carry out a lateral translational movement oriented transversely or perpendicular to the direction of travel. For example, the connecting unit can have a telescopic construction that allows it to deviate or swerve obliquely from the predetermined lane. The predetermined lane is determined by the guidance device and is defined by a constant or location-dependent distance of the lane from the guidance device.
Auch für die genannten Translationsbewegungen sind die oben angesprochenen Varianten der Steuerung der Bewegungen möglich.The above-mentioned variants of controlling the movements are also possible for the translational movements mentioned.
Sowohl die Bewegung in y-Richtung als auch die Bewegung in z-Richtung kann passiv konzipiert sein, z.B. als Dämpfung, oder aktiv, z.B. als angetriebene Hydraulik, mit der eine Länge eines Verbindungsarms der Verbindungseinheit variiert werden kann.Both the movement in the y-direction and the movement in the z-direction can be designed passively, for example as damping, or actively, for example as driven hydraulics with which a length of a connecting arm of the connecting unit can be varied.
Die Verbindungseinheit kann insbesondere einen Ausleger aufweisen, der sich vom Laufgestell zum Fahrzeug hin erstreckt.The connection unit can in particular have a boom that extends from the chassis towards the vehicle.
Die Verbindungseinheit ist insbesondere eine Gelenkverbindung zwischen dem Fahrzeug und dem Laufgestell. Das Gelenk der Gelenkverbindung kann am Fahrzeug, an der Verbindungseinheit nahe am Fahrzeug und/oder an einem Querausleger angeordnet sein.The connection unit is in particular an articulated connection between the vehicle and the chassis. The joint of the articulated connection can be arranged on the vehicle, on the connection unit close to the vehicle and/or on a transverse boom.
Insbesondere weist die Verbindungseinheit ein Gelenk auf, das am Fahrzeug und/oder am Ausleger angeordnet ist. Das Gelenk kann so ausgebildet sein, dass eine Bewegung in verschiedenen Freiheitsgraden (z.B. Rotation um drei Achsen x, y und z) möglich ist, um beispielsweise ein Schaukeln des Boots auszugleichen. Das Gelenk muss jedoch wenigstens eine Rotation um die z-Achse, die senkrecht (oder in etwa senkrecht) zur Fahrbahn bzw. zur Wasseroberfläche ausgerichtet ist, erlauben, um ein Driften bzw. Ausschwenken eines Teils des Fahrzeugs zu ermöglichen. Außerdem ist die Schwenkachse senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung ausgerichtet.In particular, the connection unit has a joint that is arranged on the vehicle and/or on the boom. The joint can be designed so that movement in different degrees of freedom (e.g. rotation around three axes x, y and z) is possible, for example to compensate for rocking of the boat. However, the joint must allow at least one rotation about the z-axis, which is oriented perpendicular (or approximately perpendicular) to the road or the water surface, in order to enable part of the vehicle to drift or pivot out. In addition, the pivot axis is aligned perpendicular to the direction of travel.
Die Verbindungseinheit weist vorzugsweise wenigstens einen Arm auf, der sich von oben zum Fahrzeug hin erstreckt und mit diesem gekoppelt ist. Der Arm kann teleskopartig ausgebildet sein, um translatorische Bewegungen des Fahrzeugs zu ermöglichen. Die Verbindungseinheit bzw. der Arm können als als Ausleger mit Zugstange ausgebildet sein.The connection unit preferably has at least one arm which extends from above towards the vehicle and is coupled to it. The arm can be designed telescopically to enable translational movements of the vehicle. The connecting unit or the arm can be designed as a cantilever with a pull rod.
Insbesondere ist das Fahrzeug schwenkbar mit dem Arm verbunden.In particular, the vehicle is pivotally connected to the arm.
Die Antriebseinheit weist vorzugsweise einen formschlüssigen Antrieb auf. Das Laufgestell ist schienengeführt. Formschlüssige Antriebe weisen zumindest entlang eines oder mehrerer Streckenabschnitte, an oder neben der Führungseinrichtung, ein stationäres Eingriffselement, z.B. eine Zahnstange oder Kette, auf. Das Laufgestell ist mit einem komplementären Eingriffselement, z.B. einem Zahnrad, ausgestattet, das durch einen Motor angetrieben wird und mit dem stationären Eingriffselement in Eingriff steht. Formschlüssige Antriebe sind sehr präzise, sie lassen eine genaue Umsetzung einer Geschwindigkeitssteuerung zu, und sie ermöglichen ein gezieltes Beschleunigen und Abbremsen auf kurzen Distanzen. Neben einem formschlüssigen Antrieb sind im Rahmen der Erfindung alternative Antriebe, z.B. Antriebe mit Reibrad, Linearantriebe, Antriebe mittels Zugketten oder Zugseilen, etc., möglich.The drive unit preferably has a positive drive. The running frame is rail-guided. Positive drives have a stationary engagement element, e.g. a rack or chain, at least along one or more route sections, on or next to the guide device. The bogie is equipped with a complementary engagement member, such as a gear, which is driven by a motor and engages the stationary engagement member. Positive drives are very precise, they allow precise implementation of speed control, and they enable targeted acceleration and braking over short distances. In addition to a positive drive, alternative drives, e.g. drives with friction wheels, linear drives, drives using pull chains or pull ropes, etc., are possible within the scope of the invention.
Insbesondere ist das System derart ausgebildet, dass eine Abweichung von der vorgegeben Fahrstrecke und/oder eine Ausschwenk- bzw. Driftbewegung des Fahrzeugs aufgrund der durch die Streckenführung der Führungseinrichtung induzierten Beschleunigungen des Fahrzeugs und/oder durch eine automatische oder interaktive Steuerung erfolgt.In particular, the system is designed in such a way that a deviation from the specified route and/or a pivoting or drifting movement of the vehicle occurs due to the accelerations of the vehicle induced by the route of the guidance device and/or by an automatic or interactive control.
Das System kann insbesondere eine Steuerungsvorrichtung zur interaktiven Steuerung der Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs durch wenigstens einen in der Fahrgastaufnahme aufgenommenen Passagier aufweisen. Mittels der Geschwindigkeit sind Fliehkräfte in Kurven steuerbar und somit das Ausmaß des Driftens bzw. Ausschwenkens.The system can in particular have a control device for interactively controlling the speed of the vehicle by at least one passenger accommodated in the passenger compartment. The speed can be used to control centrifugal forces in curves and thus the extent of drifting or swinging out.
In einer speziellen Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann das System eine Vorrichtung zur Begrenzung des Drehwinkels der Drift- bzw. Ausschwenkbewegung des Fahrzeugs aufweisen. Diese Vorrichtung kann beispielsweise einen Anschlag aufweisen, der den maximalen Drehwinkel des Drehgelenks begrenzt.In a special embodiment of the invention, the system can have a device for limiting the angle of rotation of the drift or pivoting movement of the vehicle. This device can, for example, have a stop that limits the maximum angle of rotation of the swivel joint.
Zur Kollisionsvermeidung ist ein Mindest-Abstand der Stützen bzw. Träger der Führungseinrichtung vom maximal ausgelenkten und gedrifteten Personenträger-Fahrzeug einzuhalten. Dies kann entweder erreicht werden über einen ausreichend langen Querausleger, an dem die Zugstange angebracht ist, und/oder über ausreichend weit seitlich der Fahrstrecke platzierte Stützen (die Verbindung Stütze zu Fahrspur erfolgt dann über Querträger).To avoid collisions, a minimum distance between the supports or supports of the guidance device and the maximum deflected and drifted passenger carrier vehicle must be maintained. This can be achieved either via a sufficiently long cross arm to which the tie rod is attached, and/or via supports placed sufficiently far to the side of the route (the connection between the support and the lane is then carried out via cross beams).
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Das System 1 weist eine Antriebseinheit 2 und ein Wasserfahrzeug 3 auf, das von der Antriebseinheit 2 gezogen wird.The
Die Antriebseinheit 2 umfasst eine stationäre Führungseinrichtung 20, beispielsweise in Form einer Führungsschiene, die an Pfeilern 21 befestigt ist. Die Führungseinrichtung 20 ist seitlich in einem Abstand d und oberhalb in einer Höhe h relativ zum Fahrzeug 3 angeordnet. Die Antriebseinheit 2 umfasst außerdem ein Laufgestell 22, das an der Führungseinrichtung 20 bewegbar in einer x-Richtung (entsprechend der Erstreckungsrichtung der Führungseinrichtung 20) befestigt ist. Das Laufgestell 22 wird entlang der Führungseinrichtung 20 durch einen Antrieb (nicht dargestellt) bewegt. Insbesondere kann der Antrieb ein formschlüssiger Antrieb sein. Dazu ist, zumindest entlang eines oder mehrerer Streckenabschnitte, an oder neben der Führungseinrichtung 20 ein stationäres Eingriffselement, z.B. eine Zahnstange oder Kette, angebracht. Das Laufgestell ist mit einem komplementären Eingriffselement, z.B. einem Zahnrad ausgestattet, das durch den Antrieb angetrieben wird und mit dem stationären Eingriffselement in Eingriff steht.The
Die Antriebseinheit 2 weist außerdem eine Verbindungseinheit 23 auf, mittels derer das Laufgestell 22 mit dem Fahrzeug 3 gekoppelt ist. Die Verbindungseinheit 23 kann beispielsweise ein Ausleger 230 mit einer damit verbundenen vertikalen Zugstange 231 sein. Der Ausleger 230 ist am Laufgestell 22 starr und die Zugstange 231 am Fahrzeug 3 mittels eines Gelenks 4 befestigt. Insbesondere erlaubt das Gelenk 4, das an der Vorderseite des Fahrzeugs 3 angeordnet ist, ein Driften (Ausschwenken des hinteren Bereichs des Fahrzeugs), wenn entsprechende Kräfte auf das Fahrzeug 3 einwirken, sei es durch Fliehkräfte in einer Kurve, oder durch eine Steuerung (interaktiv oder vorprogrammiert), die beispielsweise eine Instabilität erzeugt (z.B. durch Bewegung einer Finne oder eines Ruders), die ein Schleudern zur Folge hat, oder die ein Ausschwenken durch aktive Krafteinwirkung erzeugt.The
Das Fahrzeug 3 ist in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ein Boot, kann jedoch auch ein Landfahrzeug sein, das auf einer Fahrfläche (z.B. Stahlplatten) bewegt wird.The
Das Fahrzeug 3 wird prinzipiell entlang einer Fahrspur F geführt, die durch den Abstand d zur Führungseinrichtung 20 definiert ist und in diesem Abstand d parallel zur Führungseinrichtung 20 verläuft.The
Darüber hinaus kann die Verbindungseinheit 23 derart ausgebildet sein, dass ein Abweichen von der Fahrspur F durch eine Bewegung in y-Richtung (senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung entlang der Fahrfläche) möglich ist. Das Abweichen kann passiv erfolgen, z.B. durch eine Dämpfung, oder aktiv durch einen Betätigungsmechanismus. Der Betätigungsmechanismus kann beispielsweise ein Hydraulikmechanismus sein. Die Mechanik kann eine teleskopartige Konstruktion umfassen.In addition, the connection unit 23 can be designed such that it is possible to deviate from the lane F by moving in the y-direction (perpendicular to the direction of travel along the driving surface). The deviation can occur passively, e.g. through damping, or actively through an actuation mechanism. The actuation mechanism can be, for example, a hydraulic mechanism. The mechanics can include a telescopic construction.
Darüber hinaus kann die Verbindungseinheit 23 derart ausgebildet sein, dass ein Abweichen von der Fahrspur durch eine Bewegung in z-Richtung (senkrecht zur Fahrtrichtung und senkrecht zur Fahrfläche), also nach oben und/oder nach unten, möglich ist. Das Abweichen kann passiv erfolgen, z.B. durch eine Dämpfung, die z.B. Unebenheiten in der Fahrfläche, Verringerungen des Abstands h der Führungseinrichtung 20 von der Fahrfläche, Wellen bei Wasserfahrzeugen, etc., ausgleicht. Die Bewegung in z-Richtung kann jedoch auch aktiv erzeugt werden, z.B. durch einen Betätigungsmechanismus. Der Betätigungsmechanismus kann beispielsweise ein Hydraulikmechanismus sein. Die Mechanik kann eine teleskopartige Konstruktion 232 umfassen. Es können dadurch gesteuert oder interaktiv ausgelöst Bewegungen wie ein Springen des Fahrzeugs 3 erzeugt werden.In addition, the connection unit 23 can be designed in such a way that it is possible to deviate from the lane by moving in the z direction (perpendicular to the direction of travel and perpendicular to the driving surface), i.e. upwards and/or downwards. The deviation can be done passively, for example through damping, which compensates for, for example, unevenness in the driving surface, reductions in the distance h of the
Das Driften bedeutet ein Ausschwenken des hinteren Teils des Boots 3 um die Gelenkachse G beispielsweise um einen Winkel γ. Der Winkel γ kann durch eine Vorrichtung zur Begrenzung des Ausschwenkens limitiert sein, um beispielsweise eine Kollision des ausschwenkenden hinteren teils des Boots 3 mit einem Pfeiler 21 zuverlässig zu verhindern.Drifting means pivoting the rear part of the
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- A system (1) for transporting persons, comprising:a rail-guided drive unit (2) comprising a guide device (20) and at least one bogie (22) arranged on the guide device (20);at least one vehicle (3) with at least one passenger carrier coupled to and moved by said drive unit (2) on/in water and/or on land, said drive unit (2) pulling and/or pushing said vehicle (3); anda connection unit (23) between the drive unit (2) and the vehicle,wherein the drive unit (2) is arranged laterally and/or above the vehicle (3), andthe connection unit (23) is configured in such a way that the vehicle (3) can perform at least one rotational movement relative to the drive unit (2), so that the vehicle (3) can swing out and/or drift obliquely or laterally relative to a direction of travel with respect to a path (F) determined by the guide device (20),characterized in thatthe vehicle (3) can execute a translational movement (z) oriented transversely or perpendicularly to the direction of travel upwards and/or downwards relative to a travel surface.
- The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the connection unit (23) is configured in such a way that the vehicle (3) can perform a lateral translational movement (y) oriented transversely or perpendicularly to the direction of travel. - The system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the connection unit (23) comprises an extension arm (230) extending from the bogie (22) towards the vehicle (3). - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the connection unit (23) establishes an articulated connection (4) between the vehicle and the bogie (22). - The system (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that
the connection unit (23) comprises an articulated connection (4) arranged on the vehicle (3). - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the connection unit (23) comprises an arm extending from above towards the vehicle (3) and being coupled thereto. - The system (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that
the vehicle (3) is pivotably connected to the arm. - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the drive unit (2) has a positive drive. - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
a deviation from the predetermined path (F) and/or a swiveling or drifting movement of the vehicle (3) is generated due to the accelerations of the vehicle induced by the route of the guide device and/or by an automatic or interactive control. - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the system (1) comprises a control device for interactive control of the speed of the vehicle (3) by at least one passenger accommodated in the passenger accommodation. - The system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that
the system (1) comprises a device for limiting the angle of rotation of the drifting or swiveling movement of the vehicle (3).
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