DE102008039104A1 - Traffic system for use in light rail traffic, has connection unit independently connecting independently driving units to central system, where driving units independently drive after connection - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has a central system provided for multiple users, and multiple independently driving units. A connection unit independently connects the independently driving units to the central system, where the driving units independently drive after connection. The central system is formed by a rail system that runs beside or over routes. The independently driving units are formed by electrically driven vehicles and provided with standardized interfaces which make a coupling with the central system.

Description

The The invention relates to a traffic system, esp. For the local area.

individual mobility is today connected by a high traffic volume with a bought considerable environmental pollution. Therefore, there are already concepts how to get the individual mobility through secure and improve new transport systems. Are known z. B. so-called people mover (passenger transport), mostly rail-bound and usually automatic Transportation for short distances, as they are mainly at airports and Measuring takes place. However, these only come in limited spaces Commitment. Furthermore, rail cars are known, for example Developed by MBB in 1970. However, they require a new infrastructure from start to finish point. Furthermore there are still gondolas, which represent a system transport units into and out of a system. These will, however, also only in limited spaces, z. B. ski resorts used.

It is therefore an object of the present invention, a novel transport system which, on the one hand, guarantees individual mobility, on the other hand, environmental aspects are taken into account.

• – ein zentrales System, welches mehreren Nutzern zur Verfügung steht,
• – selbstständig fahrende Einheiten,
• – eine Verbindungstechnik, die es ermöglicht, die selbstständig fahrenden Einheiten an das zentrale System anzubinden,
• – wobei die selbstständig fahrenden Einheiten nach der Anbindung die Möglichkeit verlieren, selbstständig zu fahren.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a traffic system consisting of the following elements:

• - a centralized system available to multiple users,
• - self-propelled units,
• A connection technique which makes it possible to connect the self-propelled units to the central system,
• - The self-propelled units lose the opportunity to drive independently after the connection.

Further This task is done by a self-propelled unit and a central system for solved such a transport system.

By This innovative transport system, which underpins individual mobility simultaneous attention to environmental policy secures, will created a system, especially in the public transport sector and in cities offers its advantages. Allows it, from a starting point, z. B. from home, with a self-propelled Unit to drive to a node (station) of the central system and to attach themselves to the central system, whereby the self-propelled Unity the possibility loses, independently to drive. Then, the self-propelled unit through the central system over a longer one Track moving. At another node, the self-propelled Unit leave the central system again and then again independently to Continue to the destination; and all without the user changing got to.

While the independently moving unit is moved by the central system, the user the available use other time, eg. B. Reading a newspaper, meetings prepare, office work do it etc.

The under claims contain advantageous developments and refinements of Invention.

To In a preferred embodiment, the central system of a Rail system formed. This can advantageously be next to or above (above) already existing routes or on newly created tracks. This allows the installation spaces today's streets be used, creating additional transport capacity can be provided.

To a preferred embodiment are the self-propelled Units formed by electrically powered vehicles. The independently driving units emit due to their propulsion during the Operate no exhaust gases and are therefore environmentally friendly. You can also during the Transport through the central system their energy storage again to be charged.

advantageously, are the self-employed driving units provided with standardized interfaces, which enable a coupling with the central system. By standardization of the interfaces the self-employed moving units from different manufacturers and in different designs to be produced.

To A preferred embodiment is the connection technology as an adapter trained, on the one hand accommodates the self-propelled unit and on the other hand establishes the connection with the central system. Such an adapter allows a simple latching into the central system, in particular, if this, according to an advantageous development as moving Rope is formed. It can the self-employed hanging units on the rope or be led "on top".

The traffic system according to the invention is further provided with a control system which controls an automated connection to or release from the central system. In addition, the control system monitors the safety and controls the self-propelled units, that they are automatically disengaged from the central system at the destination station. It also monitors the transfer to intersections or turnouts, which is fully automated.

Further Details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent the following description.

The novel transport system, which is used especially in local transport can be, consists of a centralized system, self-propelled Units, e.g. B. electric vehicles, and a connection technology, which makes it possible the self-employed to connect the moving units to the central system by them her ability lose, independently to drive. The central system is available to several users or the general public to disposal.

Want a user using the novel transport system, he rises z. B. at home in a self-employed moving unit and drives with this to a node, for example, a train station. There latches he is self-employed moving unit over a standardized interface into the central system taken away from this. Before he locks himself in the central system, he has z. B. over a navigation device entered his destination. Dependent on of the chosen Target takes him the central system to a node located near the target with and coupled there the self-propelled unit of the central system. Now the user can with his self-propelled Unit to complete the rest of the way to its destination.

The Locking in and out of the central system, transfer to switches or crossings and safety is over a central control system is guaranteed and regulated, which over the standardized interface with the self-propelled unit communicates.

While the independently moving unit is moved by the central system, the energy storage the self-employed driving unit to be recharged. The user can during this Time z. B. reading newspapers, preparing meetings, office work do it etc.

The Central system can be of a rail system or a moving Be formed rope. It can be next to or above (above) existing roads or Traffic routes or run on newly created tracks.

The independently driving units can from different manufacturers and in different designs to be produced.

The The foregoing description of the present invention is given only for illustrative purposes and not for the purpose of limiting the Invention. Within the scope of the invention are various changes and modifications possible, without departing from the scope of the invention and its equivalents.

Claims (18)

Traffic system consisting of the following elements: - a central one System that is available to multiple users, - self-propelled Units, - one Connection technology that makes it possible the self-employed to connect moving units to the central system, - in which the self-employed driving units after the connection lose the opportunity to independently drive. Traffic system according to claim 1, wherein the central System is formed by a rail system. The traffic system of claim 2, wherein the rail system next to or above already existing routes runs. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the rail system runs on newly created tracks. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 4, where the self-employed driving units are formed by electrically powered vehicles. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 5, where the self-employed driving units are provided with standardized interfaces, which allow a coupling with the central system. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the connection technology is designed as an adapter, the on the one hand, the self-employed driving unit and on the other hand the connection with the central system. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the central system is designed as a moving rope. Traffic system according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a control system is provided, which is an automated Connecting to or releasing from controls the central system. independently driving unit for A traffic system according to claim 1. independently moving unit according to claim 10, wherein the self-propelled Unit is formed by an electrically driven vehicle. independently moving unit according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the self-propelled unit is provided with a standardized interface, which is a coupling with a centralized system. Central system for a traffic system according to claim 1. Central system according to claim 13, wherein the central System is available to multiple users. A central system according to claim 13 or 14, wherein central system is formed by a rail system. The central system of claim 15, wherein the rail system next to or above already existing routes runs. Central system according to one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the rail system runs on newly created tracks. Central system according to one of claims 13 or 14, wherein the central system is designed as a moving rope.