DE10044088A1 - Model railway vehicle decoupling arrangement transmits electrical energy and data on same conductors - Google Patents

Model railway vehicle decoupling arrangement transmits electrical energy and data on same conductors

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DE10044088A1
DE10044088A1 DE2000144088 DE10044088A DE10044088A1 DE 10044088 A1 DE10044088 A1 DE 10044088A1 DE 2000144088 DE2000144088 DE 2000144088 DE 10044088 A DE10044088 A DE 10044088A DE 10044088 A1 DE10044088 A1 DE 10044088A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B3/00—Line transmission systems
    • H04B3/54—Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
    • H04B3/56—Circuits for coupling, blocking, or by-passing of signals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/16—Parts for model railway vehicles
    • A63H19/18—Car coupling or uncoupling mechanisms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/24—Electric toy railways; Systems therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to line transmission systems
    • H04B2203/54—Aspects of powerline communications not already covered by H04B3/54 and its subgroups
    • H04B2203/5462—Systems for power line communications
    • H04B2203/547—Systems for power line communications via DC power distribution
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to line transmission systems
    • H04B2203/54—Aspects of powerline communications not already covered by H04B3/54 and its subgroups
    • H04B2203/5462—Systems for power line communications
    • H04B2203/5483—Systems for power line communications using coupling circuits

Abstract

The coupling system enables the transmission of electrical energy with the possibility of data transmission on the same conductors. An Independent claim is also included for a method for data transmission between the model railway vehicles.

Description

Modellbahnfahrzeuge bestehen wie im Vorbild aus Lokomotiven (Triebfahrzeugen) und Anhängern (Waggons).As in the prototype, model railroad vehicles consist of locomotives (traction vehicles) and trailers (wagons).

Seit einigen Jahren werden die Lokomotiven über herstellerabhängige, digitale Übertragungsformate gesteuert. Hiermit wird die zielgenaue Adressierung eines Fahrzeugs erreicht, verbunden mit der Möglichkeit das ausgewählte Fahrzeug zu steuern. Aufbauend auf diesen technischen Möglichkeiten sieht diese Patentanmeldung die Erweiterung der Fahrzeugfunktionen derart vor, daß
For some years now, the locomotives have been controlled via manufacturer-specific, digital transmission formats. This achieves the precise addressing of a vehicle, combined with the possibility of controlling the selected vehicle. Based on these technical possibilities, this patent application provides for the expansion of the vehicle functions in such a way that

  • - durch die Einführung eines neuen Kupplungssystem die Fernentkupplung von Fahrzeugen und Anhängern an beliebiger Stelle möglich wird- the remote decoupling of vehicles and the introduction of a new coupling system Followers anywhere

undand

  • - die Übertragung von elektrischer Energie zum Betrieb eines Digitaldecoders, der als Subdecoder des Lokomotivdecoders interpretiert wird, im Anhänger genutzt wird- The transmission of electrical energy for the operation of a digital decoder, which as the subdecoder Locomotive decoder is interpreted, used in the trailer

undand

  • - der Befehl zum Entkuppeln zweier beliebiger, sich im Zugverband befindlicher Anhänger, von der Lokomotive zum Anhänger übertragen wird- the command to uncouple any two trailers in the train set, from which Locomotive is transferred to the trailer
Elektronisches Verfahren für ModellbahnfahrzeugeElectronic process for model railway vehicles

Der Anhänger hat im Zugverband KEINE herausragende Stellung, die mit der der Lokomotive vergleichbar wäre. Somit, ist es nicht sinnvoll, die Anhänger analog zur Adressierung einzelner Lokomotiven anzusprechen. Vielmehr ist es sinnvoll, die Position des Anhängers von der Lokomotive aus gerechnet in einem Datenformat zu bezeichnen. Hierzu wird von der Lokomotive ausgehend die laufende Nummer des Anhängers, ab dem der Zugverband getrennt werden soll, ausgegeben. In jedem Anhänger befindet sich ein Microcontroller, der die ihm vom vorangehenden Anhänger übermittelten Zahl (Anhängeradresse) um eins reduziert, bis die Zahl 0 oder 1 erreicht wird. Die Fahrzeuge, bei denen die Zahl 0 oder 1 durch Subtraktion erreicht ist, betätigen mittels Schaltspule den Entkupplungsmechanismus und sorgen somit für eine Trennung des Zugverbandes.The trailer has NO prominent position in the train set that is comparable to that of the locomotive would. Therefore, it does not make sense to address the trailers analogously to addressing individual locomotives. Rather, it makes sense to calculate the position of the trailer from the locomotive in a data format describe. For this, starting from the locomotive, the sequential number of the trailer, from which the Train group to be separated, issued. In each trailer there is a microcontroller that is responsible for him from the previous trailer transmitted number (trailer address) reduced by one until the number 0 or 1 is achieved. The vehicles in which the number 0 or 1 is reached by subtraction operate with Switching coil the decoupling mechanism and thus ensure a separation of the train group.

Das Datenübertragungsprotokoll zwischen Steuerrechner und Lokomotive wird in dem internationalen Standard DCC (DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL) gemäß NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) festgelegt. Dieses Protokoll kann derart erweitert werden, daß über eine Sonderfunktion die nachfolgende Lokomotivadresse als Nummer des zu entkuppelnden Anhängers interpretiert wird. Die Erweiterung des vorgenannten Datenformats ist NICHT Gegenstand dieser Schrift.The data transfer protocol between control computer and locomotive is in the international standard DCC (DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL) according to NMRA (National Model Railroad Association). This protocol can be expanded in such a way that the following one can be activated via a special function Locomotive address is interpreted as the number of the trailer to be uncoupled. The extension of the The aforementioned data format is NOT the subject of this document.

Das neue Datenübertragungsformat zwischen Lokomotive und Anhänger wird folgendermaßen dargestellt:
The new data transmission format between locomotive and trailer is shown as follows:

Das Startbit startet den Übertragungszyklus. Die Anhängeradresse wird fortlaufend vergeben, der hinter der Lokomotive befindliche Wagen erhält die Nummer 1 (Binär: 000001). Jeder Anhänger-Subdecoder reduziert die ihm übergebene Adresse um eins. Erhält ein Subdecoder die Adresse 1 oder 0 vom vorhergehenden Fahrzeug, so löst er die übermittelte Funktion aus. Bei Funktionen, die im nachfolgenden Anhänger nicht ausgeführt werden sollen, unterdrückt der Decoder die Weitergabe des Befehls.The start bit starts the transmission cycle. The trailer address is assigned continuously, the one behind the Locomotive locomotive receives the number 1 (binary: 000001). Each trailer sub-decoder reduces that address given to him at one. If a subdecoder receives address 1 or 0 from the previous vehicle, see above it triggers the transmitted function. For functions that are not performed in the following trailer the decoder suppresses the transmission of the command.

Die Anhängeradresse kann maximal 63 Anhänger verwalten.The trailer address can manage a maximum of 63 trailers.

Die Funktion entspricht der nachfolgenden Tabelle:
The function corresponds to the following table:

Der Schaltzustand ist auch für das analoge steuern von Motoren u. ä. vorbereitet. Die Bedeutung des Feldes Wert hängt von der ausgewählten Funktion ab.The switching state is also for the analog control of motors and. prepared. The meaning of the Value field depends on the selected function.

Schaltzustand für Entkupplung: Wert = 1 → entkuppeln; sonst ignorieren.Switching status for decoupling: Value = 1 → uncouple; otherwise ignore it.

Die Parität wird zur Datensicherung benutzt.The parity is used for data backup.

Die elektrische Übertragung der Signale erfolgt gemäß Schema:
Das Masse Signal liegt statisch an der Kupplung an. Mit dem Pluspol werden 0 und 1 übertragen. Eine Spannung größer 12 VDC entspricht einer logischen 0, eine Spannung kleiner 12 VDC entspricht einer logischen 1. Durch die kurze Absenkung der Spannung auf eine Spannung kleiner 12 VDC entsteht keine entscheidende Beeinträchtigung der Prozessorversorgung. Ein Kondensator kann die Versorgung des Prozessors stützen.The electrical transmission of the signals takes place according to the scheme:
The ground signal is applied statically to the clutch. The positive pole transfers 0 and 1. A voltage greater than 12 VDC corresponds to a logic 0, a voltage less than 12 VDC corresponds to a logic 1. The short reduction of the voltage to a voltage less than 12 VDC does not have any decisive impact on the processor supply. A capacitor can support the supply to the processor.

Kupplungssystem für ModellbahnfahrzeugeCoupling system for model railroad vehicles Das KupplungssystemThe clutch system

Blatt eins der beiliegenden Skizze zeigt den mechanischen Aufbau des Kupplungssystem. Die genormte Kupplungsaufnahme gemäß NEM ist nicht dargestellt.Sheet one of the attached sketch shows the mechanical structure of the coupling system. The standardized Coupler pocket according to NEM is not shown.

Die mit A und B bezeichneten Stifte stellen die beiden Pole der Gleichstromübertragung dar. Das mit N und S bezeichnete Kästchen entspricht einem Stabmagneten, der zur Zentrierung der Kupplung während des Ankupplungsvorgangs genützt wird. Die mechanische Kraft einer Spule spreitzt die Widerhaken. Die Kupplung ist gelöst, der Zugverband kann nun von der Lokomotive getrennt werden. Die Widerhaken bestehen aus federndem Kunststoff, um eine nahezu kraftloses Ankoppeln zu ermöglichen.The pins labeled A and B represent the two poles of the direct current transmission. That with N and S designated box corresponds to a bar magnet, which is used to center the clutch during the Coupling process is used. The mechanical force of a coil spreads the barbs. The coupling is released, the train set can now be separated from the locomotive. The barbs are made of resilient plastic to allow an almost effortless coupling.

Claims (2)

1. Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur fernsteuerbaren Entkupplung von Modelleisenbahnfahrzeugen dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kupplungssystem die Übertragung elektrischer Energie, gekoppelt mit der Möglichkeit der Datenübertragung auf den gleichen Stromleitern, ermöglicht.1. Device and method for the remote-controlled decoupling of model railroad vehicles, characterized in that the coupling system enables the transmission of electrical energy, coupled with the possibility of data transmission on the same conductors. 2. Verfahren zur Datenübertragung zwischen Modelleisenbahnfahrzeugen dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Subdecoder von der Lokomotive ausgesendete Signale erkennt, die im Übertragungstelegramm enthaltene Wagenadresse dekrementiert und an die folgenden Wagen weitergibt und bei Erreichung einer definierten Adresse Befehle auslöst, die zur Funktionssteuerung des Wagens genutzt werden, z. B. zum Entkuppeln des Wagens.2. Procedure for data transmission between model railway vehicles characterized, that a subdecoder detects signals sent by the locomotive in the transmission telegram decremented car address included and passed on to the following cars and when reached a defined address triggers commands that are used to control the function of the car, e.g. B. for uncoupling the car.
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