DE102007027963A1 - Lorry convoy track, has guide channels in driving surface, and motorway with passing lanes of entire media used for lorry and container transport, and spring mounted guide rail made of high tensile metal or plastic and inserted into channel - Google Patents

Abstract

The track has guide channels (2) provided in a driving surface, and a motorway with passing lanes of entire media used for a lorry and container transport. A spring mounted guide rail (3) made of high tensile metal or plastic is inserted into a channel for accommodation of a guide system. The guide rail is provided with highly stable metal or plastic cushions (4) for protecting a side wall and a plastic cover (5) for turning away of debris into the channel.

Description

Task:

Of the Invention is the object of the truck traffic on highways so change that much of the truck traffic taken from the general traffic, exhaust fumes strong reduced, reduced costs and the incidence drastically reduced.

State of the art:

Of the according to statisticians in the next few years again By 30% increasing truck traffic represents the entire transport system of the Federal Republic of Germany and Europe Problems that are not satisfactory with the previously known methods can be solved. The German highways are overloaded with trucks, with all the negative concomitants: high accident frequency, cost-intensive use and too high Exhaust numbers. Deutsche Bahn is not capable of a satisfactory To offer a solution. The Swiss railway solves these Task through new tunnels and the proviso that the transit traffic from 2010 only has to be handled by train. The release of German roads for maxi trucks with one Length of up to 25 meters, and the transport of about 60 Tons of weight is a solution with unpredictable Negative sides.

• 1. dem technischen Zustand der individuelle Transporteinheit
• 2. der körperlichen Verfassung des Fahrers und
• 3. dem Verkehrsaufkommen auf den benutzten Strassen.

Today, a towing vehicle (truck) is needed for the transport of a maximum of two containers, which is economically and certainly not ecologically sensible. The safe transport of these two containers also depends on three factors:

• 1. the technical condition of the individual transport unit
• 2. the physical condition of the driver and
• 3. the traffic on the roads used.

My research has shown that no patents can be found on this topic. Only EP 1 726 716 A1 of 29.11.06 "Procedure and system for temporary increase of the capacity of a motorway" deals with this topic.

Solution:

The The object is achieved according to the invention that the passing lanes of the highways, including the median strip used exclusively for truck transit traffic and there arise two self-contained truck runways where several trucks are grouped into convoys and on guide rails be pulled by means of powerful tractors.

By Delimitation of the central area with guardrails creates a driving area, the arrival and departure of the BAB for parking, Gas stations, etc. not touched at all and thus consistently used optimally for long-distance transports can be. To assemble and direct these truck convoys can, you need special lanes with Guide channels or guide rails and special "clutch cars" for combining several trucks, single trailers or containers on chassis.

Improvement to the state of the art:

• 1. Die Überholspuren samt Mittelstreifen gehören bereits der Bundesrepublik oder den Ländern. Damit fallen alle juristischen Hürden für den Bau einer neuen Trasse fort, ein nicht zu unterschätzender Zeit- und Kostenvorteil gegenüber allen anderen bisher bekannten Lösungen.
• 2. Bereits vorhandene LKWs und Container können nach Anbau einer einfachen Kupplungsplatte weiter genutzt werden, somit werden kostenintensive Neubauten vermieden.
• 3. Durch die Zusammenfassung mehrerer Transporteinheiten zu einem Konvoi, dessen Größe sich nach dem zu transportierendem Gewicht errechnet, wird bis zu 80% Treibstoff gespart. Dies ergibt damit auch eine ähnlich hohe Reduzierung der Abgase.
• 4. Die Fahrer haben während dieser Fahrt die Möglichkeit sich auszuruhen und sind somit ab Zielort weniger Unfall gefährdet.
• 5. Unfälle unter LKWs werden reduziert, da der Restverkehr entzerrt wird. Auffahrunfälle innerhalb des Konvoi sind nicht möglich. Die Konvois untereinander sind mit Bremssystemen ausgerüstet, die automatisch in Aktion treten, wenn ein Mindestabstand unterschritten wird.
• 6. Unzugängliche Bereiche, wie bei den Bahntrassen gibt es nicht; bei Defekten am Konvoi kann somit schnell und direkt über die Autobahn geholfen werden;
• 7. Die Abrechnung der Benutzung kann über das bereits vorhandenen Maut-Kontrollsystem erfolgen.
• 8. Durch gezielte Verstärkung der direkten LKW-Rollbahn unter den Reifen werden die Kosten für Renovierung und Erneuerung der Fahrbahndecken (Spurrillen) gesenkt.
• 9. Verzögerungen durch Eis und Schnee werden durch automatisch gesteuerte, in den notwendigen Streckenabschnitten direkt unter der Rollbahn eingebaute Heizungen, vermieden. Im Notfall wird der Eigenantrieb der einzelnen LKWs zur Überwindung von Steigungen genutzt.
• 10. Kostengünstig können Normcontainer und Auflieger mit passendem Unterbau genauso wie LKWs transportiert werden.
• 11. Der Antrieb der Zugmaschinen wird mit den jeweils günstigsten Energien erfolgen.

The expansion of the passing lanes for the truck convoy traffic brings over the current condition the following improvements:

• 1. The passing lanes and central reservation are already in the Federal Republic or the Länder. Thus, all legal hurdles for the construction of a new route continue, a not inconsiderable time and cost advantage over all other previously known solutions.
• 2. Already existing trucks and containers can be used after growing a simple coupling plate, thus costly new buildings are avoided.
• 3. By combining several transport units into a convoy, the size of which is calculated according to the weight to be transported, up to 80% fuel is saved. This also results in a similarly high reduction of the exhaust gases.
• 4. The drivers have the opportunity to rest during this trip and are thus endangered from the destination less accident.
• 5. Accidents under trucks are reduced, as the remaining traffic is equalized. Rear-end collisions within the convoy are not possible. The convoys with each other are equipped with braking systems, which automatically take action when a minimum distance is exceeded.
• 6. Inaccessible areas, as with the railway lines, there is not; in the event of a defect in the convoy, assistance can be provided quickly and directly via the motorway;
• 7. The billing of the use can take place over the already existing toll control system.
• 8. Targeted reinforcement of the direct truck runway below the tires will reduce the cost of renovating and renewing the road surfaces (ruts).
• 9. Delays caused by ice and snow are avoided by automatically controlled heaters installed directly under the runway in the necessary sections. In an emergency, the self-propulsion of the individual trucks is used to overcome gradients.
• 10. Cost-effective standard containers and Semi-trailers with a suitable substructure are transported just like trucks.
• 11. The drive of the tractors will be done with the most favorable energies.

Function of the system:

The existing area of the current passing lanes, including the central reservation, is separated from the rest of the motorway by guard rails. On this surface two separate lanes are created, which make it possible to pull truck convoys on well-defined taxiways by a tractor. These fixed runways can be achieved by mounting or mounting components ( 1 and 2 ) in the carriageway, which serve as guide channels. The coupling of the individual truck units is carried out by self-propelled, provided with hydraulically moving guide and coupling systems coupling car. ( 3 + 4 + 5 )

These coupling cars consist of a housing with four or more wheels that absorb energy during convoy travel and in batteries ( 44 ) to save. This power source is used for autonomous driving of the clutch car when assembling the convoy and for the operation of the hydraulically operated guide plates or guide jaws and the clutch system.

The leadership unit ( 9 ) in 3 consists of a highly stable double plate ( 14 ) into which two or more superimposed rows of friction reducing rollers ( 13 ) are admitted. This guide unit is by means of hydraulic devices in the guide channel ( 2 ) lowered the roadway and lifted out when leaving the convoy track again. The guide unit is located in the inner part of the coupling unit ( 8th ) and is stabilized by this vertically

The leadership unit in 2 ( 30 - 32 ) consists of embedded in the roadway guide rails, to which by hydraulics provided with friction-reducing rollers guide jaws ( 34 ).

The coupling unit ( 8th ) consists of a stable double plate body ( 12 ), the front and rear coupling pieces ( 17 ) equipped with two or more coupling pins ( 21 ) are provided. This vertical, multiple coupling is necessary to avoid tilting of the guide unit down in the guide channel.

In order to enable this vertical stabilizing coupling, the only conversion measure at the front and rear of the trucks is a corresponding counterpart (coupling plate) ( 6a - 6b to install. This counterpart, on which two or more coupling sleeves ( 37 ) is attached to the supporting parts of the transport units.

On the rear side of the transport unit, the coupling plate can be mounted firmly in the rule without hindering. On the front it is firmly mounted depending on the truck model ( 6a ) or by tilting device ( 6b ) pushed under the truck and locked.

The entire coupling unit is hydraulically used for unhooking or coupling lifted or lowered. The end pieces of this coupling unit are horizontally adjustable to small distances between To be able to compensate for the transport units to be connected.

One Leaving or changing the truck transit routes is in each case to the Possibility of shunting yards possible.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1726716 A1 [0004]

Claims (14)

Truck convoy track, characterized in that the fast lanes of the highways including median strip are used for truck and container transport, Truck Konvoispur according to 1, characterized in that the resulting roadways with one or more guide channels in the carriageway ( 1 ).  Truck convoy track according to 1 and 2 characterized in that that the roadway just below the rolling surface of the tires so is reinforced (45), that a lowering by heavy load (Ruts) is reduced or avoided. Truck convoy to 1-3 characterized in that the roadbed with a towering over the roadway Rad-Abweisungsdamm ( 1 ) into which one or more channels ( 2 ) are incorporated. ( 1 ) Truck Konvoispur after 1-4, characterized in that in this channel for receiving a guide system, a sprung guide rail ( 3 ) made of highly stable metal or plastic, with hard rubber or plastic pads ( 4 ) to protect the side walls and a plastic cover ( 5 ), for rejecting debris in the channel, is provided and that this guide rail by a simple locking ( 6 ) can be easily changed in the ground in case of damage and wear Truck convoy to 1-5 characterized in that this guide rail as a guidance system for a clutch and carriage ( 7 ) (hereinafter referred to as "clutch car"), with four or more, partly steerable or driven wheels used. Truck convoy to 1-6 characterized in that this coupling car ( 7 ) from a coupling unit ( 8th ), including hydraulics and engine ( 41 ) and a leadership unit ( 9 ), including hydraulics and engine ( 42 ) for channels. ( 3 ) Truck convoy to 1-7 characterized in that at least one wheel axle with one or more dynamos ( 10 ) and that in the clutch car one or more batteries ( 44 ) for receiving the generated energy. Truck convoy to 1-8 characterized in that the coupling unit ( 8th ) from a highly stable double plate ( 12 ), which is wide enough to handle rolls ( 13 ) equipped guide plate ( 14 ). Each at the front and back of the double plate are each two carriers ( 15 ) with locking holes ( 16 ) are provided. The actual coupling piece ( 17 ) consists of vertically connected supports, which are provided with round bolts ( 18 ) for countersinking into the locking holes ( 16 ) are provided. These couplings ( 17 ) are hinged on a carriage ( 19 ), the sleeve ( 20 ) is used to secure the coupling piece. The coupling pieces are at their ends with coupling pins ( 21 ) Mistake. Truck convoy to 1-9 characterized in that the guide plate ( 14 ) located in the coupling unit ( 8th ), with both vertically and horizontally running rollers ( 13 ) is provided. Truck convoy track according to 1, characterized in that in the roadway substructure ( 2 ) one or more guide rails ( 30 ) which protrude above the roadway and are stabilized from the center ( 31 ), These guide rails are shaped ( 32 ) that the friction-reducing rollers of the sliding blocks ( 34 ) can slide along them. Truck Konvoispur after 1 and 11 characterized in that in the coupling car ( 4 ) an engine ( 43 ), which by hydraulic rods with the sliding jaws ( 34 ) connected is Truck convoy to 1-12, characterized in that the transport units (trucks) with coupling plates ( 6a and 6b ) into which the coupling pins ( 21 ). Truck Konvoispur after 1-13, characterized in that this coupling plate consists of a torsionally rigid body on which at the furthest distance sleeves ( 37 ) for receiving the coupling pins ( 21 ) and at the center of a recess ( 38 ) is released for the clutches already on the truck.