JPH07107243B2 - Vehicle track and vehicle - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a vehicle track and a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A vehicle traveling on two rails has excellent traveling stability, and is therefore widely used as a key vehicle of a transportation system. However, in order to drive such a vehicle, it is necessary to lay two tracks, and securing the area to be laid is extremely important as the price of land has risen sharply and the awareness of environmental conservation has increased recently. It's getting harder. In particular, this tendency is more remarkable in urban areas, and the cost of laying vehicle tracks is increasing significantly. On the other hand, there is a so-called monorail type transportation system, which is a track system composed of one rail instead of the conventional two rails.

[0003] The According to monorail system, it is possible to reduce the installation area of the railway as compared with the case of laying a conventional two of the railway. However, since the monorail type vehicle generally travels with the rails sandwiched by the drive wheels, the rails must have a robust structure such as a wide concrete rail, and the rigid rails are supported. In order to do so, it is necessary to construct the columns and the like robustly. For this reason, the laid area of the track cannot be reduced sufficiently, and even when the track is elevated, the land below the track is apt to be shielded from sunlight and cannot be effectively used.

[0004]

On the other hand, the present inventor
First, the track for a vehicle that uses a rail support rope for the track
And a vehicle traveling on that track (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-176262)
I am planning. According to the present invention, since the laying area of the track can be reduced as much as possible, the land below the track can be effectively used. In addition, the support that supports the track
Since the structure of the pillar is simplified, the construction cost of the vehicle track can be saved. By the way, in the present invention, the vehicle is sandwiched by the upper and lower rails and supported on the track. However, in order to reliably support the vehicle on the track and allow the vehicle to travel, it is possible to ensure that the vehicle is more reliable. A support mechanism is required.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to support a track.
To provide a more reliable vehicle track and vehicle so that the pillar can be simplified and the construction cost can be reduced , and the vehicle can be reliably supported and run on a monorail type track using a track support rope. Especially.

[0006]

The present invention achieves the above object.
In order to do so, the following configuration is provided. That is, according to the present invention, the vehicle passes through a plurality of columns that are erected at predetermined intervals.
It is possible to form a ring shape, the lower end at the upper end of each pillar
A frame that is fixed on the side, and a suspension receiver that receives the weight of the vehicle so that the vehicle including the drive device can travel in a suspended state, passing through the inside of the upper portion of the frame ,
A first rail that is continuously provided between the plurality of frame bodies, and a first rail that is arranged along the upper side of the first rail and that is located above the frame body.
A first rail support rope that is fixed to each other and is provided so as to draw a suspension curve between the frame bodies , the first rail support rope, and the first rail.
A first supporting member that connects the rails and forms a truss structure that supports the first rails so that the first rails are smoothly continuous , and passes through the lower inner side of the frame body and is parallel to the lower side of the first rails. provided, double in order to support the vehicle at the bottom of the vehicle
A plurality of second rails that are continuously provided between the frame bodies and a lower rail of the frame body that is disposed along the lower side of the second rails.
A second rail support rope fixed to each of the upper ends of the pillars and provided with a suspension curve drawn between the pillars, and the second rail support rope and the second rail are connected to each other, And a second support member forming a truss structure for supporting the second rail so as to be smoothly continuous with each other.

According to the present invention, there is provided a vehicle running on the vehicle track according to claim 1 , wherein the first rail is suspended above the vehicle.
The hanging receiving part is provided in the hanging receiving part, and the second
Lateral shake prevention unit that prevents lateral shake by contacting the rail from the left and right
There is also the vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a.

[0008]

According to the vehicle track according to the present invention, on the post
A ring-shaped frame is fixed to the end, and the frame is suspended.
Tall stanchions and their stanchions, such as when hanging and supporting
Supports the track without the need for a cantilever provided on the
The supporting columns can be simplified and the construction cost can be reduced. That
Te, hanging receiving unit for receiving the weight of the vehicle which is provided in the first rail which is provided through between the plurality of the frame, can in traveling when the vehicle incorporating the driving device is suspended, the first trajectories
Vehicle even when the distance between the rail and the second rail accidentally widens
Prevents it from hanging on the first rail and falling off the track
Therefore, reliability is improved. Further, according to the vehicle of the present invention, the rolling prevention unit provided at the lower portion of the second rail is suspended by the suspension receiving unit of the first rail by the suspension unit.
Contact with the strip from the left and right prevents lateral shake,
It enables easy driving.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a vehicle track and a vehicle according to the present invention.
At the upper end , the ring-shaped frame 12 which is a rigid body is at the lower end.
It is fixed and supported on the side. A plurality of the columns 10 are arranged at a predetermined interval.
A ring-shaped frame 12 is fixed to each of the upper ends of the. Therefore, the plurality of ring-shaped frame bodies 12 are shown in FIG.
As shown, they are in a state of being connected in a tunnel.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a first rail, which is fixed to an upper inner wall of a ring-shaped frame 12 having an inverted T-shaped cross section. The first rail is provided with a suspension receiving portion 15 that receives the weight of the vehicle 50 so that the vehicle 50 having a built-in drive device can travel in a suspended state. Has been. The hanging receiving part 15
Are formed in a bifurcated hook shape symmetrically provided about the center of the ring-shaped frame body 12.

[0011] 18 is a first rail support rope, the first
1 Ring-shaped frame body arranged along the upper side of the rail 14
It is fixed to the upper end of 12. Thus, the first rail support
The holding rope 18 includes a ring-shaped frame 12 on each of the columns 10.
It is fixed through and is continuously provided. Further, the first rail support rope has a structure in which a large number of wires having high tension are bundled, and as shown in FIG.
It is arranged so that a hanging curve due to its own weight is drawn between the supporting columns 10 that fit together .

Reference numeral 20 denotes a first support member, which is a truss structure for connecting the first rail support rope 18 and the first rail 14 and supporting the first rail 14 so that the first rail 14 is smoothly continuous. Is forming. This first support member 20 is the first
Since the rail support ropes 18 are fixed so as to draw a suspension curve, those arranged near the pillar 10 are long, and those arranged in the middle of the pillar are short. By adopting such a structure, the first rail is supported so as to be smoothly continuous.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a second rail, and the first rail 14
Parallel to the lower part of the column and on the upper end surfaces of the plurality of columns 10 (frame
It passes through the lower part of the body) and is continuously stretched between the plurality of frame bodies . The second rail 24 supports the vehicle at the lower part of the vehicle. Reference numeral 28 denotes a second rail support rope, which is fixed to the upper end of the column 10 below the rail 24. This second rail support rope has a structure in which a large number of wires having high tension are bundled, like the first rail support rope, and a suspension curve due to its own weight is provided between the columns 10 and 10. It is arranged to draw. Three
Reference numeral 0 denotes a second support member, which connects the second rail support rope 28 and the second rail 24 to form a truss structure for supporting the second rail 24 so that the second rail 24 is smoothly continuous. There is. The second support member 30 is fixed so that the second rail support rope 28 draws a suspension curve, so that the second support member 30 is short in the vicinity of the column 10, and is arranged in the middle portion between the columns. Things get longer. By adopting such a structure, the second rail is supported so as to be smoothly continuous.

A vehicle 50 travels on the above-mentioned vehicle track. The vehicle 50 includes the first rail 14
A suspension portion 32 is provided above the vehicle 50 so as to be suspended from the suspension receiving portion 15. In this suspension part 32,
As in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, two wheels 34, which are hung on the suspension receiver 15 from both sides of the first rail 14 and are rotatable, are supported by the bearing 35 and are fixed to the vehicle 50. . The bearing portion 35 is in contact with the spring 36, and the spring 36 can absorb a shock or the like given to the vehicle. The wheels 34
May be connected to power such as a motor to drive the vehicle 50. Reference numeral 42 denotes a drive wheel, which is rotatably fixed to the lower portion of the vehicle 50, and the power of the drive wheel 42 allows the vehicle 50 to travel. Power generated by a motor is generally applied to the drive wheels 42, and the other motive power or auxiliary power is compressed by the wings 43 radially provided at predetermined intervals on the drive wheels 42. The drive wheels 42 may be rotated by applying air. Also,
The drive wheel 42 comes into contact with the second rail from the left and right to prevent lateral vibration.
It also functions as the lateral shake prevention unit 40 for preventing the lateral shake.

Another embodiment of the suspending portion and the suspending portion is shown in FIG. 112 is a ring-shaped frame, and 120 is a first support member. The first rail 114 is fixed to the upper inner wall of the ring-shaped frame 112.
In the lower part of the above, two pieces of hanging receiving portions 115 formed in a hook shape from the outside to the inside are provided. On the suspension receiving portion 115, a suspension portion 132 fixed near the center of the upper portion of the vehicle 150 is rotatably disposed. This also allows the vehicle to travel while suspended from the rail.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the vehicle 50 shown in FIG.
When the vehicle 50 is driven by power being applied to the suspension portion 32 provided on the upper part of the vehicle, it is provided on the lower part of the vehicle 50 that prevents lateral vibration and vertical vibration of the vehicle 50 due to the relationship with the second rail. An example of the structure of the lateral shake prevention part will be described. Figure 4
As shown in FIG.
It is fixed to the vehicle 50 so as to be rotatable on a horizontal plane so as to be in contact with the right and left sides of the rail 124, and contacts the second rail 124 from both side surfaces to prevent the vehicle 50 from shaking. Also, 14
Reference numeral 6 is a vertical shake prevention sphere that prevents the shake when the vehicle 50 shakes in the vertical direction and rotates when the vehicle 50 contacts the second rail 124 to reduce the contact resistance. In addition, the cross-sectional view shown in FIG.
24, the second rail 124 and the second rail support rope 28 are in contact and fixed. This is the second rail 12
This is because the position where the distance between the No. 4 and the second rail support rope 28 can be set to be the smallest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the length of the second support member 30 is zero.

Next, another embodiment of the lateral shake preventing portion will be described with reference to FIG. Reference numeral 125 denotes a second rail on which a lateral shake preventing rotation body 148 is rotatably fixed in a horizontal plane. The lateral shake preventing rotating body 148 is rotatably fixed at a predetermined interval with a slight lateral displacement from the center of the second rail alternately. For this reason, when the vehicle 50 shakes, half of the lateral vibration preventing rotating bodies come into contact with either of the left and right sidewalls of the recess provided in the lower portion of the vehicle 50, and lateral vibration of the vehicle 50 can be prevented. . At this time, each of the lateral shake preventing rotating bodies 148 rotates only in one direction, so that energy loss can be prevented. In addition, the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5 shows the second rail 125 located on the column 10, and the second rail 125 and the second rail 125
A rail support rope 28 is in contact with and fixed.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, showing a vehicle 50 running on a track. As described above, the ring-shaped frame 12 is fixed to each of the plurality of columns 10, and the first rail support rope 18 having a large diameter and formed of a plurality of wires is fixed to the upper portion of the frame 12. A suspension curve is drawn between the column and the column 10. The first railroad rope 1
The first rail 14 is continuously fixed to the first support member 20 along the lower part of the line 8 so as to draw a smooth trajectory.
A suspension receiving portion 15 is provided below the first rail 14 to receive the vehicle 50 in a suspended manner. A second rail support rope 28 having a large diameter and composed of a plurality of wires is fixed to the upper portion of the pillar 10 which is the lower portion of the ring-shaped frame 12 and is provided between the pillar 10 and the pillar 10. Each is drawn with a suspension curve. The second rail 24 is fixed by the second support member 20 along the upper side of the second rail support rope 28 so as to draw a continuous and smooth trajectory. With the above configuration, the track of the vehicle 50 can be configured, the cost required for its construction can be saved, and the track can be constructed as small as possible, so that the land can be effectively utilized. Further, the track of the structure in which this track is supported by the track support rope is lighter in weight than the conventional one in which the space between the columns is made of concrete, and it is easy to absorb vibration from the structure, It has a strong structure against disasters such as earthquakes. Further, according to the track according to the present invention, unlike the conventional concrete track, since the track has a light weight and a simple structure, there is an effect that a partial repair can be easily performed.

In the above, the description has been given mainly of the case where the rail supporting ropes (a bundle of many wires are bundled) for supporting the rails are provided one by one corresponding to each rail. It goes without saying that the structure of the track can be strengthened by connecting the two rail support ropes and the rail with a support member. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, by providing auxiliary rail support ropes on both sides of the track support rope 28, the structure of the track can be strengthened so as to prevent rolling. By the way, in the above embodiments, the case where the ring-shaped frame body 12 is used has been mainly described, but if the upper and lower rails can be effectively fixed, an arbitrary shape depending on the topography such as a triangular frame body can be obtained. Of course, can be used . In addition, if a magnetically suspended vehicle is applied to the vehicle track of this embodiment and the vehicle is kept in a state of being urged in a direction of slightly lifting it by magnetism, the vehicle can efficiently travel. In the future, it is possible to increase energy efficiency by using a superconducting motor. Further, it is needless to say that the above-described rail shape, vehicle suspension portion, and lateral shake prevention portion can be appropriately combined and used depending on conditions such as the terrain in which the vehicle track of the present invention is constructed. According to the track for a vehicle of the present invention having such a structure, it is possible to easily construct the track in a dense area of a city, a mountainous area, etc., as compared with a conventional railroad track. Further, the vehicle of the present invention does not have the problem of exhaust gas emitted from an automobile and is effective as a transportation system for protecting the natural environment.
Although the present invention has been variously described with reference to the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and many modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. That is.

[0020]

According to the vehicle track and vehicle of the present invention,
Construction of track using ring frame and rail support rope
Therefore, the cost required for the construction can be reduced and the track can be constructed as small as possible, so that the land can be effectively used. The vehicle can travel on the rail in a state of being suspended by the suspension receiving portion provided on the rail supported by the rail support rope. Therefore, the vehicle can be reliably supported and run on the rail supported by the rail support rope , and the reliability can be improved.
It has a remarkable effect that can improve.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a vehicle track and a vehicle showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing the first rail and the suspension portion of the vehicle of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partially sectional front view showing another embodiment of the first rail and the suspension portion of the vehicle.

FIG. 4 is a front view, partially in section, showing an embodiment of a second rail and a lateral vibration preventing portion on the lower portion of the vehicle.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing another embodiment of the second rail and the lateral shake preventing portion at the lower portion of the vehicle.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a vehicle track and a vehicle showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Struts 12 Ring-shaped Frame 14 First Rail 15 Suspended Receiving Section 18 First Rail Support Rope 20 First Support Member 24 Second Rail 28 Second Rail Support Rope 30 Second Support Member 32 Suspended Section 40 Lateral Runout Preventing part 50 Vehicle

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of struts that are erected at predetermined intervals and a ring shape that allows a vehicle to pass therethrough.
A frame body fixed to the end portion on the lower end side, and a suspension receiving portion that passes through the inside of the upper portion of the frame body and receives a weight of the vehicle so that the vehicle including the drive device can travel in a suspended state. A first rail continuously provided between the plurality of frame bodies , and arranged along the upper side of the first rail ,
A first rail support rope fixed to each of the frames and provided with a suspension curve drawn between the frames, and the first rail support rope and the first rail are connected so that the first rail is smoothly continuous. A plurality of first support members that form a truss structure that supports the first rail and a plurality of members that are provided in parallel below the first rail and pass through the inside of the lower portion of the frame body to support the vehicle at the lower portion of the vehicle .
A second rail that is continuously provided between the frame bodies, and a second rail that is disposed below the second rail and that extends to the lower portion of the frame body.
Alternatively, a second rail support rope fixed to each of the upper ends of the struts and provided with a suspension curve between the struts, and the second rail support rope and the second rail are connected to each other, and And a second supporting member forming a truss structure for supporting the second rail so that the rail smoothly continues. 2. A vehicle running on the vehicle track according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension is suspended from a suspension receiving portion of the first rail at an upper portion thereof.
It is equipped with a part and laterally shakes by contacting the second rail from the left and right at the bottom
A vehicle characterized by comprising a lateral shake prevention unit for preventing the vibration .