EP1415885A1 - Method for the contactless measurement of a transverse profile or the distance between the rails of a track - Google Patents

Method for the contactless measurement of a transverse profile or the distance between the rails of a track Download PDF

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EP1415885A1
EP1415885A1 EP03450220A EP03450220A EP1415885A1 EP 1415885 A1 EP1415885 A1 EP 1415885A1 EP 03450220 A EP03450220 A EP 03450220A EP 03450220 A EP03450220 A EP 03450220A EP 1415885 A1 EP1415885 A1 EP 1415885A1
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  • the invention relates to a method for non-contact measurement of a Cross sections or spacing of rails of a track, in particular in Switch area, as well as a device for carrying out the method.
  • the rail heads of a track to spotlight from the side, with the reflections the light rays by means of a vertically above the rail located photodiode array are detected.
  • US 3,864,039 discloses a method in which only the foot of each rail is illuminated.
  • a light receiver arranged above the rail registers the shadow cast by the railhead, after which it signals in - the track width representing - position data to be converted.
  • the object of the present invention is now to provide a Method of the generic type, a faster and more accurate Determination and evaluation of the relevant for the transition state Measured values possible.
  • this object is achieved by a method with the claim 1 listed characterizing features solved.
  • the invention also relates to a device for non-contact measurement of a Cross profile or distance of rails of a track, in particular in the turnout area, according to claim 3. This creates the opportunity the - especially for the operational safety of the track especially important - turnout data and parameters reliable, accurate and forward everything completely.
  • a typical so-called simple Turnout 1 with a trunk track 2 and a branch track 3 shown which extends between a turnout 4 and a turnout end 5.
  • the switch 1 is essentially of rails 6, tongues 7, a Centerpiece 8, wing rails 9 and Reachers 10 assembled.
  • On the main track 2 is a track vehicle (indicated only in outline) 11, on which a device 12 for measuring the distance the rails 6 to each other or the cross profile in different Points areas is arranged. Under cross profile are from a normal to the rail longitudinal direction extending cross section resulting To understand rail outlines.
  • the measuring device 12 is mounted on a measuring carriage 13 with a frame 14th constructed on the rails 6 via flanged rollers 15 with cylindrical Rolling off treads.
  • the measuring carriage 13 is in the switch 1 in Known manner pressed against the continuous rail track; in the present drawing this is the outer and upper rail 6, respectively of the trunk track 2.
  • a Abstandsmeßsensor 16 stored, which acts as non-contact and down to the associated Rail 6 directed laser scanner 17 is formed.
  • the laser scanner emits 17 is a scanning beam 18, which is one in the longitudinal direction of the Stammgleises 2 or parallel to the scanned rail 6 extending Rotation axis 19 is reciprocated over a scan angle ⁇ . Thereby becomes a normal to the track longitudinal direction scanning plane 20th clamped.
  • the laser scanner 17 is not directly above the Rail 6 positioned but slightly towards the track inside offset.
  • the preferred dimension x of this offset is 22 mm measured from a reference point A, which is the distance y (preferably 14 mm) below the rail top edge (SOK) on the running edge 21 of the rail 6 is located. It follows, based on the for the track applicable standard gauge of 1435 mm, that the distance the two laser scanner 17 from each other in the transverse direction 1391 mm is.
  • the vertical distance between the laser scanner 17 and SOK is preferably 200 mm.
  • the horizontally offset positioning of the laser scanner 17 and the size of the scan angle ⁇ resulting in an arrangement in which the scanning plane 20 all those areas the rail 6 and the Radlenkers 10 optimally detected, the wear and Are subjected to wear. This of course also applies to points areas, in which instead of a Radlenkers a heart piece, wing rails or Tongues are present.
  • the track vehicle 11 continuously through the switch, the measuring carriage 13 on the (in order to avoid height errors) cylindrically shaped Wheel flange rollers 15 rolls on the rails 6 and the continuous Strand is pressed.
  • the measurement is from a starting point - a so-called synchro point - in the switch 1 outgoing carried out.
  • the two laser scanners 17 scan continuously in the respective scanning plane 20, while parallel to the covered Path is registered by means of a Wegmeßrades 22 (Fig. 1).
  • the driving speed can be about 1 meter / second; in the tongue area is driven at about half the speed.
  • Measured variables such as the track width a (FIG. 3), the guide distance b (FIG. 4) or the Radlenker-Leit vomabstand c (Fig. 5), there are, in the longitudinal direction of Turnout 1 seen and depending on the respective Weichentype, to the different points or points 25 the specification of each Setpoints that were pre-stored in the arithmetic unit 23 and which are now compared with the currently measured values.
  • the wear of the switch geometry can be decisive determining measuring points 25 at the neuralgic switch points, the are precisely defined by a special soft type, precise and be determined quickly.
  • Adhering tolerances are checked automatically. These tolerances be at the individual measured variables (such as the above Sizes: Gauge a, plastole b, Radlenker-Leit vomabstand c, as well as Furthermore, for example, groove width, inlet width on the handlebar, Continuous groove or wear state of the tongue) each 0.25 mm. at The parameters transverse height and twisting have a tolerance of 0.5 mm. If the permissible tolerance limits are exceeded, the Program created a single error report.
  • Fig. 6 is - as an example of an important switch point - one on the head a tongue 6 adjacent tongue 7 shown at the upper edge of a is to be detected measuring point 25.
  • Further examples of particularly important local or path-dependent to be detected system points of a switch are about the beginning of the tongue of the bending tongue or the beginning the (rigid or movable) frog tip. So that these values are registered a video image is transmitted to the operator. about corresponding event buttons, the system points are recorded locally.

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A contactless rail profile and separation measurement procedure samples each rail (6) using a travelling transverse plane (20) scanning distance sensor (16) and records neuralgic net turnout measurements (25) in a polar coordinate system with conversion to Cartesian coordinates and comparison of actual with required values for gap and track width, flange and tread clearance to produce individual failure reports. An Independent claim is included for equipment using the procedure to check turnouts.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur kontaktfreien Messung eines Querprofils bzw. Abstands von Schienen eines Gleises, insbesondere im Weichenbereich, sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.The invention relates to a method for non-contact measurement of a Cross sections or spacing of rails of a track, in particular in Switch area, as well as a device for carrying out the method.

Aus AT 402 953 ist es bereits bekannt, die Spurweite eines Gleises anhand von zwei - jeweils einer Gleisschiene zugeordneten - Abstandsmeßsensoren zu erfassen, die auf einer Radachse eines Schienenfahrzeuges im Bereich zwischen den Schienen gelagert sind.From AT 402 953 it is already known, the track width of a track based of two - each associated with a track rail - Abstandmeßsensoren to grasp on a wheel axle of a rail vehicle are stored in the area between the rails.

Gemäß AT 321 346 ist es weiters bekannt, die Schienenköpfe eines Gleises von der Seite her punktförmig anzuleuchten, wobei die Reflexionen der Lichtstrahlen mittels einer in vertikaler Richtung oberhalb der Schiene befindlichen Fotodiodenanordnung erfaßt werden.According to AT 321 346 it is further known, the rail heads of a track to spotlight from the side, with the reflections the light rays by means of a vertically above the rail located photodiode array are detected.

US 3,864,039 offenbart ein Verfahren, bei dem nur der Fuß jeder Schiene beleuchtet wird. Ein oberhalb der Schiene angeordneter Lichtempfänger registriert den vom Schienenkopf geworfenen Schatten, wonach diese Signale in - die Spurweite repräsentierende - Positionsdaten umgewandelt werden.US 3,864,039 discloses a method in which only the foot of each rail is illuminated. A light receiver arranged above the rail registers the shadow cast by the railhead, after which it signals in - the track width representing - position data to be converted.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun in der Schaffung eines Verfahrens der gattungsgemäßen Art, das eine schnellere und genauere Ermittlung und Auswertung der für den Weichenzustand maßgeblichen Meßwerte ermöglicht.The object of the present invention is now to provide a Method of the generic type, a faster and more accurate Determination and evaluation of the relevant for the transition state Measured values possible.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren mit den in Anspruch 1 angeführten kennzeichnenden Merkmalen gelöst. According to the invention, this object is achieved by a method with the claim 1 listed characterizing features solved.

Mit einem derartigen Verfahren ist es nun möglich, die Messung der verschiedenen Weichenparameter bedeutend rascher und präziser durchzuführen, um insbesondere kritische Weichenbereiche einer exakten Kontrolle unterziehen zu können. Dabei können die vorherrschenden Gegebenheiten und Zustände der Schienen und Weichenelemente zuverlässig dokumentiert (und bei Bedarf auch ausgedruckt) werden. Dadurch ist es in besonders vorteilhafter Weise möglich, das Ausmaß der Abnutzung oder des Verschleißes der Schiene, der Zunge, der Radlenker etc. genau zu eruieren, sodaß auf diesbezügliche Unzulänglichkeiten umgehendst und gezielt reagiert werden kann, bevor die Situation gefährlich bzw. die Sicherheit beeinträchtigt werden kann. Die Messungen können außerdem in überaus hoher Dichte - bezüglich der Vorfahrtsrichtung der das Verfahren ausführenden Maschine - erfolgen, sodaß praktisch eine vollständige Inspektion des Weichenzustandes erzielt werden kann. Überdies kann die Messung sowohl vom Weichenanfang als auch vom Weichenende, also von beiden Seiten her, begonnen werden.With such a method, it is now possible to measure the various Make turnout parameters significantly faster and more precise, in particular critical points areas of an exact control to be able to undergo. This can be the prevailing conditions and states of rails and switch elements reliably documented (and if necessary also printed). This is what it is in particularly advantageously possible, the extent of wear or the wear of the rail, the tongue, the Radlenker etc. exactly so that shortcomings can be dealt with and Targeted action can be taken before the situation becomes dangerous or safety can be affected. The measurements can also be in extremely high density - in terms of the direction of the Vorfahrtsrichtung the process exporting machine - done, so that practically a complete inspection the switch state can be achieved. Moreover, the Measurement of both the turnout and the turnout, so be started from both sides.

Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Vorrichtung zur kontaktfreien Messung eines Querprofils bzw. Abstands von Schienen eines Gleises, insbesondere im Weichenbereich, gemäß Anspruch 3. Dadurch wird die Möglichkeit geschaffen, die - speziell für die Betriebssicherheit des Gleises besonders wichtigen - Weichendaten und Parameter zuverlässig, präzise und vor allem vollständig zu erfassen.The invention also relates to a device for non-contact measurement of a Cross profile or distance of rails of a track, in particular in the turnout area, according to claim 3. This creates the opportunity the - especially for the operational safety of the track especially important - turnout data and parameters reliable, accurate and forward everything completely.

Zusätzliche Vorteile und Ausbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der Zeichnung.Additional advantages and embodiments of the invention will become apparent the dependent claims and the drawing.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispieles näher beschrieben. In the following the invention with reference to an illustrated in the drawing Embodiment described in more detail.

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  • Fig. 1 einem des eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Weiche mit einer - auf Gleisfahrzeug angeordneten - Vorrichtung zur Durchführung erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens,
  • Fig. 2 eine Querschnittsansicht im Bereich eines Radlenkers einer Weichenschiene gemäß dem Schnittpfeil II in Fig. 1, und die
  • Fig. 3 bis 6 jeweils Darstellungen von zu erfassenden Meßgrößen.
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  • 1 a of a schematic plan view of a switch with a - arranged on track vehicle - apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention,
  • 2 is a cross-sectional view in the region of a Radlenkers a switch rail according to the cutting arrow II in Fig. 1, and the
  • Fig. 3 to 6 are representations of measured quantities to be detected.

    • In Fig. 1 ist - als repräsentatives Beispiel - eine typische sogenannte einfache Weiche 1 mit einem Stammgleis 2 und einem Zweiggleis 3 gezeigt, die sich zwischen einem Weichenanfang 4 und einem Weichenende 5 erstreckt. Die Weiche 1 ist im wesentlichen aus Schienen 6, Zungen 7, einem Herzstück 8, Flügelschienen 9 und Radlenkern 10 zusammengesetzt. Auf dem Stammgleis 2 ist ein (lediglich in Umrissen angedeutetes) Gleisfahrzeug 11 zu sehen, auf dem eine Vorrichtung 12 zur Messung des Abstandes der Schienen 6 zueinander bzw. des Querprofiles in verschiedenen Weichenbereichen angeordnet ist. Unter Querprofil sind die aus einem normal zur Schienenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Querschnitt sich ergebenden Schienenumrisse zu verstehen.In Fig. 1, as a representative example, a typical so-called simple Turnout 1 with a trunk track 2 and a branch track 3 shown which extends between a turnout 4 and a turnout end 5. The switch 1 is essentially of rails 6, tongues 7, a Centerpiece 8, wing rails 9 and Reachers 10 assembled. On the main track 2 is a track vehicle (indicated only in outline) 11, on which a device 12 for measuring the distance the rails 6 to each other or the cross profile in different Points areas is arranged. Under cross profile are from a normal to the rail longitudinal direction extending cross section resulting To understand rail outlines.

    Die Meßvorrichtung 12 ist auf einem Meßwagen 13 mit einem Rahmen 14 aufgebaut, der auf den Schienen 6 über Spurkranzrollen 15 mit zylindrischen Laufflächen abrollt. Der Meßwagen 13 wird in der Weiche 1 in an sich bekannter Weise an den durchgehenden Schienenstrang angepreßt; in der vorliegenden Zeichnung ist dies die äußere bzw. obere Schiene 6 des Stammgleises 2. Im Bereich oberhalb jeder der vom Meßwagen 13 befahrenen Schienen 6 ist auf dem Rahmen 14 ein Abstandsmeßsensor 16 gelagert, der als berührungslos wirkender und nach unten auf die zugeordnete Schiene 6 gerichteter Laserscanner 17 ausgebildet ist.The measuring device 12 is mounted on a measuring carriage 13 with a frame 14th constructed on the rails 6 via flanged rollers 15 with cylindrical Rolling off treads. The measuring carriage 13 is in the switch 1 in Known manner pressed against the continuous rail track; in the present drawing this is the outer and upper rail 6, respectively of the trunk track 2. In the area above each of the measuring carriage 13th traveled rails 6 is on the frame 14 is a Abstandsmeßsensor 16 stored, which acts as non-contact and down to the associated Rail 6 directed laser scanner 17 is formed.

    Wie nun auch anhand der Fig. 2 besser zu erkennen, emittiert der Laserscanner 17 einen Abtaststrahl 18, der um eine in Längsrichtung des Stammgleises 2 bzw. parallel zur abzutastenden Schiene 6 verlaufende Rotationsachse 19 über einen Scanwinkel α hin- und herbewegt wird. Dadurch wird eine normal zur Gleislängsrichtung verlaufende Abtastebene 20 aufgespannt. Der Laserscanner 17 ist dabei nicht direkt oberhalb der Schiene 6 positioniert, sondern geringfügig in Richtung zur Gleisinnenseite hin versetzt. Das bevorzugte Maß x dieser Versetzung beträgt 22 mm von einem Referenzpunkt A aus gemessen, der sich um den Abstand y (bevorzugt 14 mm) unterhalb der Schienenoberkante (SOK) auf der Fahrkante 21 der Schiene 6 befindet. Daraus ergibt sich, basierend auf der für das Gleis geltenden Standardspurweite von 1435 mm, daß der Abstand der beiden Laserscanner 17 voneinander in Gleisquerrichtung 1391 mm beträgt.As can now be seen better with reference to FIG. 2, the laser scanner emits 17 is a scanning beam 18, which is one in the longitudinal direction of the Stammgleises 2 or parallel to the scanned rail 6 extending Rotation axis 19 is reciprocated over a scan angle α. Thereby becomes a normal to the track longitudinal direction scanning plane 20th clamped. The laser scanner 17 is not directly above the Rail 6 positioned but slightly towards the track inside offset. The preferred dimension x of this offset is 22 mm measured from a reference point A, which is the distance y (preferably 14 mm) below the rail top edge (SOK) on the running edge 21 of the rail 6 is located. It follows, based on the for the track applicable standard gauge of 1435 mm, that the distance the two laser scanner 17 from each other in the transverse direction 1391 mm is.

    Der vertikale Abstand zwischen Laserscanner 17 und SOK beträgt bevorzugterweise 200 mm. In Verbindung mit der horizontal versetzten Positionierung des Laserscanners 17 und der Größe des Scanwinkels α ergibt sich daraus eine Anordnung, bei der die Abtastebene 20 all jene Bereiche der Schiene 6 und des Radlenkers 10 optimal erfasst, die Verschleiß und Abnützung unterworfen sind. Dies gilt natürlich auch für Weichenbereiche, in denen anstatt eines Radlenkers ein Herzstück, Flügelschienen oder Zungen vorhanden sind.The vertical distance between the laser scanner 17 and SOK is preferably 200 mm. In conjunction with the horizontally offset positioning of the laser scanner 17 and the size of the scan angle α resulting in an arrangement in which the scanning plane 20 all those areas the rail 6 and the Radlenkers 10 optimally detected, the wear and Are subjected to wear. This of course also applies to points areas, in which instead of a Radlenkers a heart piece, wing rails or Tongues are present.

    Im Arbeitseinsatz zur kontaktfreien Messung der Weiche 1 wird das Gleisfahrzeug 11 kontinuierlich durch die Weiche verfahren, wobei der Meßwagen 13 über die (zwecks Vermeidung von Höhenfehlern) zylindrisch ausgebildeten Spurkranzrollen 15 auf den Schienen 6 abrollt und am durchgehenden Strang angepreßt wird. Die Messung wird von einem Anfangspunkt - einem sogenannten Synchropunkt - in der Weiche 1 ausgehend durchgeführt. Die beiden Laserscanner 17 scannnen dabei fortlaufend in der jeweiligen Abtastebene 20, während parallel dazu der zurückgelegte Weg anhand eines Wegmeßrades 22 (Fig. 1) registriert wird. Die Fahrgeschwindigkeit kann etwa 1 Meter/Sekunde betragen; im Zungenbereich wird mit etwa der halben Geschwindigkeit gefahren.In work for non-contact measurement of the switch 1, the track vehicle 11 continuously through the switch, the measuring carriage 13 on the (in order to avoid height errors) cylindrically shaped Wheel flange rollers 15 rolls on the rails 6 and the continuous Strand is pressed. The measurement is from a starting point - a so-called synchro point - in the switch 1 outgoing carried out. The two laser scanners 17 scan continuously in the respective scanning plane 20, while parallel to the covered Path is registered by means of a Wegmeßrades 22 (Fig. 1). The driving speed can be about 1 meter / second; in the tongue area is driven at about half the speed.

    Zu jedem - durch Auftreffen des Abtaststrahls 18 auf der jeweiligen Schiene 6 bzw. auf einem Weichenelement definierten - Meßpunkt 25 wird nun sowohl der Abstand vom Laserursprung als auch der Winkel des Abtaststrahls 18 als Meßwert in einem Polarkoordinatensystem gemessen. In einer auf dem Gleisfahrzeug 11 vorgesehenen Recheneinheit 23 werden diese Polarkoordinaten der Meßpunkte 25 über ein Programm laufend in kartesische Koordinaten umgerechnet und - in Verbindung mit der kontinuierlichen Wegmessung durch das Wegmeßrad 22 - abgespeichert. Die Meßwerte können parallel dazu auch mit einer Auflösung von bis zu 0,1 mm auf einem Monitor 24 dargestellt werden. Neben den registrierten Meßwerten werden auch die daraus rechnerisch ermittelten, zugehörigen Profile abgespeichert und so ein Querprofil der Weiche 1 erstellt. (Es ist darüberhinaus auch möglich, andere Meßdaten und/oder aufgefundene Mängel bei Bedarf händisch in das Programm der Recheneinheit 23 einzugeben.)To everyone - by the impact of the scanning beam 18 on the respective rail 6 or defined on a switch element - measuring point 25 will now both the distance from the laser origin and the angle of the scanning beam 18 measured as a measured value in a polar coordinate system. In a computing unit 23 provided on the railroad vehicle 11 these polar coordinates of the measuring points 25 via a program running in Cartesian coordinates converted and - in conjunction with the continuous Distance measurement by the Wegmeßrad 22 - stored. The Measurements can be done in parallel with a resolution of up to 0.1 mm are displayed on a monitor 24. In addition to the registered Measured values are also calculated therefrom Profiles saved and created a cross section of the points 1. (It is beyond that also possible, other measured data and / or found If necessary, manually enter deficiencies in the program of the arithmetic unit 23.)

    Für die zum Teil in den Fig. 3 bis 5 schematisch bzw. illustrativ dargestellten Meßgrößen, wie etwa die Spurweite a (Fig. 3), Leitweite b (Fig. 4) oder den Radlenker-Leitflächenabstand c (Fig. 5), gibt es, in Längsrichtung der Weiche 1 gesehen und abhängig von der jeweiligen Weichentype, an den verschiedenen Weichenpunkten oder Meßpunkten 25 die Vorgabe der einzelnen Sollwerte, die in der Recheneinheit 23 vorgespeichert wurden und die nun mit den aktuell gemessenen Meßwerten verglichen werden. Durch die Bestimmung des Ausmaßes der Abweichung von diesen Sollwerten kann der Verschleiß insbesondere der die Weichengeometrie maßgeblich bestimmenden Meßpunkte 25 an den neuralgischen Weichenstellen, die durch eine spezielle Weichentype jeweils exakt definiert sind, präzise und rasch ermittelt werden.For the partially in Figs. 3 to 5 schematically or illustratively shown Measured variables, such as the track width a (FIG. 3), the guide distance b (FIG. 4) or the Radlenker-Leitflächenabstand c (Fig. 5), there are, in the longitudinal direction of Turnout 1 seen and depending on the respective Weichentype, to the different points or points 25 the specification of each Setpoints that were pre-stored in the arithmetic unit 23 and which are now compared with the currently measured values. By the determination of the degree of deviation from these nominal values In particular, the wear of the switch geometry can be decisive determining measuring points 25 at the neuralgic switch points, the are precisely defined by a special soft type, precise and be determined quickly.

    Einzuhaltende Toleranzen werden dabei automatisch überprüft. Diese Toleranzen betragen bei den einzelnen Meßgrößen (wie etwa die genannten Größen: Spurweite a, Leitweite b, Radlenker-Leitflächenabstand c, sowie weiters beispielsweise auch Rillenweite, Einlaufweite am Radlenker, Durchlaufrille oder Verschleißzustand der Zunge) jeweils 0,25 mm. Bei den Größen Querhöhe und Verwindung beträgt die Toleranzgrenze 0,5 mm. Bei Überschreitung der zulässigen Toleranzgrenzwerte wird über das Programm ein Einzelfehlerreport erstellt.Adhering tolerances are checked automatically. These tolerances be at the individual measured variables (such as the above Sizes: Gauge a, bourgeoisole b, Radlenker-Leitflächenabstand c, as well as Furthermore, for example, groove width, inlet width on the handlebar, Continuous groove or wear state of the tongue) each 0.25 mm. at The parameters transverse height and twisting have a tolerance of 0.5 mm. If the permissible tolerance limits are exceeded, the Program created a single error report.

    In Fig. 6 ist - als Beispiel eines wichtigen Weichenpunktes - eine am Kopf einer Schiene 6 anliegende Zunge 7 dargestellt, an deren Oberkante ein zu erfassender Meßpunkt 25 liegt. Weitere Beispiele besonders wesentlicher, örtlich bzw. wegabhängig zu erfassender Systempunkte einer Weiche sind etwa der Zungenanfang der abbiegenden Zunge oder der Anfang der (starren oder beweglichen) Herzstückspitze. Damit diese Werte registriert werden können, wird ein Videobild zum Bediener übertragen. Über entsprechende Eventtaster werden die Systempunkte örtlich erfasst.In Fig. 6 is - as an example of an important switch point - one on the head a tongue 6 adjacent tongue 7 shown at the upper edge of a is to be detected measuring point 25. Further examples of particularly important local or path-dependent to be detected system points of a switch are about the beginning of the tongue of the bending tongue or the beginning the (rigid or movable) frog tip. So that these values are registered a video image is transmitted to the operator. about corresponding event buttons, the system points are recorded locally.

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    Verfahren zur kontaktfreien Messung eines Querprofils bzw. Abstands von Schienen eines Gleises, insbesondere im Weichenbereich, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Schritte: a) Abtasten jeder Schiene (6) durch einen oberhalb dieser angeordneten und kontinuierlich in Gleislängsrichtung bewegten, in einer normal zur Gleislängsrichtung verlaufenden Abtastebene (20) scannenden Abstandsmeßsensor (16), b) Registrierung von neuralgischen, die Weichengeometrie maßgeblich bestimmenden Meßpunkten (25) auf der Schiene als Meßwerte in einem Polarkoordinatensystem, c) Umrechnung der Polarkoordinaten für die Meßwerte in kartesische Koordinaten und Abspeicherung der Meßwerte in Verbindung mit einer kontinuierlichen Wegmessung durch ein Wegmeßrad (22), d) rechnerische Ermittlung des Querprofils der Weiche (1) aus den registrierten Meßwerten, e) Vergleich der ermittelten aktuellen Meßwerte an bestimmten Meßpunkten (25) mit gespeicherten Sollwerten für wenigstens zwei der Parameter: Rillenweite, Durchlaufrille, Leitweite, Spurweite und/oder Radlenker- bzw. Leitflächenabstand, und Bestimmung des Ausmaßes der Abweichung von den Sollwerten. Method for non-contact measurement of a transverse profile or spacing of rails of a track, in particular in the turnout area, characterized by the following steps: a) scanning each rail (6) by a distance measuring sensor (16) arranged above it and moving continuously in the track longitudinal direction, scanning in a scanning plane (20) running normal to the track longitudinal direction, b) registration of neuralgic measuring points (25), which decisively determine the point geometry, on the rail as measured values in a polar coordinate system, c) conversion of the polar coordinates for the measured values into Cartesian coordinates and storage of the measured values in conjunction with a continuous path measurement by a distance measuring wheel (22), d) computational determination of the cross profile of the switch (1) from the registered measured values, e) comparing the determined actual measured values at certain measuring points (25) with stored nominal values for at least two of the parameters: groove width, continuous groove, guide width, track width and / or link distance, and determining the extent of the deviation from the nominal values. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Fall der Überschreitung von zulässigen Toleranzgrenzwerten für die Meßpunkte (25) ein Einzelfehlerreport erstellt wird.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that in the case of exceeding of allowable tolerance limits for the measuring points (25) a single error report is created. Vorrichtung (12) zur kontaktfreien Messung eines Querprofils bzw. Abstands von Schienen (6) eines Gleises, insbesondere im Weichenbereich, mit einem über Spurkranzrollen (15) auf dem Gleis (2,3) verfahrbaren Rahmen (14), auf dem jeweils einer Schiene (6) zugeordnete, berührungslos wirkendende Abstandsmeßsensoren (16) um in Gleislängsrichtung verlaufende Rotationsachsen (19) verschwenkbar gelagert sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Abstandsmeßsensor (16) im Bereich oberhalb der zugeordneten Schiene (6) angeordnet und als zum Abtasten von neuralgischen, die Weichengeometrie maßgeblich bestimmenden Meßpunkten (25) über einen Scanwinkel (α) hin- und herschwenkbarer Laserscanner (17) ausgebildet ist.Device (12) for non-contact measurement of a transverse profile or spacing of rails (6) of a track, in particular in the points area, with a frame (14) movable on the track (2, 3) via flange wheels (15) on each rail (6) associated, non-contact distance sensors (16) are pivotally mounted about running in track longitudinal direction axes of rotation (19), characterized in that each Abstandsmeßsensor (16) in the region above the associated rail (6) arranged and as for scanning neuralgic, the Points geometry (Fig. 25) over a scan angle (α) back and forth pivotable laser scanner (17) is formed. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Laserscanner (17) relativ zur zugeordneten Schiene (6) in Richtung zur Gleisinnenseite hin versetzt angeordnet ist.Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the laser scanner (17) is arranged offset relative to the associated rail (6) in the direction of the track inner side.
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