DE202009010163U1 - Transition between two vehicle links - Google Patents

Abstract

Transition (1) between two articulated vehicle members (2, 3), between which a bridge element (4) and a transition channel (9) forming bellows (8) are arranged, wherein the bellows (8) for connection to an end face (34) of the first vehicle member (2) provided first frame (5) and provided for connection to an end face (35) of the second vehicle member (3) second frame (6) and at least one between the first and the second frame (6) arranged additional frame (7), characterized in that a at least one additional frame (7) carrying suspension device (10) is provided, which a the transition (1) in the passage direction (32) spanning, on the first and second vehicle member (2, 3) articulated support member (11).

Description

The The invention relates to a transition between two articulated vehicle members, between which a bridge element and a transition channel forming bellows are arranged, wherein the bellows a provided for connection to an end face of the first vehicle member first frame and one for connection to an end face of the second Vehicle member provided second frame and at least one arranged between the first and the second frame additional Frame, wherein the bellows and the frame to a Having bridge element adjacent bottom portion, according to the Preamble of claim 1.

Generic transitions are generally used in passenger and freight transport to Passengers a safe crossing between two in a known manner coupled vehicle members, z. B. a rail vehicle or a bus to allow.

Between the two vehicle members, more precisely between a first, z. B. in the form of a traverse executed connection element, which is attached to the first vehicle member and a second Connection element, which is attached to the second vehicle member, is in the horizontal direction or in the direction of the vehicle longitudinal axis formed a distance which bridges by means of a bridge element becomes.

The Size of this to be bridged Distance depends on the structural design of the transition and the connecting elements, the type of coupling mechanism of Vehicle links as well as after cornering of the respective vehicle occurring maximum swivel angle of the vehicle links.

The transition further comprises one of an elastic material, e.g. B. made of rubber bellows, which together with the bridge element encased in a space above it and insofar a transitional channel is formed, which the passenger before External influences such as wind, rain and noise protects. If in the broader context of the invention of A bellows is mentioned, with this term, all generically related equipment for wrapping a transitional channel, in particular the so-called "wave bellows" includes.

Of the Bellows usually has a connection to the Front side of the first vehicle member provided first frame and one for connection to the front side of the second vehicle member provided second frame and at least one between the first and the second frame arranged additional Frame up.

The Frames each extend in an orthogonal to the passage direction through the bellows extending plane and are preferably made of steel manufactured.

Of the Bellows and the frame each have one below the bridge element extending floor section and a transition channel upward ceiling section on.

One meanwhile much desired standard in rail vehicle construction is the design of rail vehicles in low-floor construction. Low-floor vehicles have particularly low-lying walk-on floors whose level is not more than 450 mm above a rail top lies. In this way, especially disabled and age-restricted Persons barrier-free use of rail vehicles. In general, passengers of low-floor vehicles will be more comfortable Entry and exit possible.

to Categorization of low-floor vehicles becomes common a percentaged value indicating which one Proportion of the total in the interiors of each one Low-floor vehicle existing floor surface down to low-floor level located. It is the endeavor, almost 100% to design the interior floor surface as a low floor.

Around the vehicle floors to a desired low-floor level to be able to lower, are special refinements of Chassis of the respective rail vehicle, in particular an alternative arrangement the drive and braking devices of the chassis required.

A preferred construction is about, each wheel of the chassis separately hang. So there between two opposite Wheels is not provided with a continuous axis, the Floor lowered particularly low.

at Other types of construction, the vehicle floor is only partially low-floor level lowered, being in the range of a conventionally designed suspension an elevated floor level is provided which by means of steps or an inclined bottom section with connected to the low floor level.

From the EP 1 741 610 A2 is a special one Low-floor concept known for rail vehicles. Here, a wheeled chassis is provided below the transition, which is deflected on the one hand movable on the first vehicle member and on the other hand movable on the second vehicle member.

The Suspension comprises two each arranged below the vehicle links Bogies, which by means of slewing bearings on the undersides of pivoted to each other adjacent vehicle links are. At opposite lateral end portions the bogies is each mounted a wheel, with opposite each other Wheels no continuous axis is provided. The two In the area of the transition arranged bogies of Chassis are articulated by means of various linkage connected with each other.

A Special feature of the described suspension arrangement is that the bogies together with their connecting rods and associated Joint devices between the axially opposite one another Wheels are arranged while the drive and braking devices at the from the transition longitudinal axis opposite outer sides of the wheels held in the chassis are arranged.

On this way can be in the whole range of transition low lowered floor level can be realized while even with a relative to each other pivoted position of the vehicle links a sufficiently large, clear passage width through the transition is possible.

Especially in a vehicle concept described last results for the bottom portions of the bellows or for the bridge element a particularly small installation space between each defined Floor level and the chassis. Because the middle frame no longer of a substructure or of the bridge element can be worn, it requires the bellows of a alternative carrying concept.

It is therefore the object of the present invention, an alternative To provide wearing concept, which is a reliable Linkage of the arranged between two vehicle members bellows a vehicle, preferably a rail vehicle allows.

Especially should be a suspension of the bellows in compliance with a particularly low floor levels become.

One Such a carrying concept should further include a flexible adaptation of the Position of the bellows to all possible Allow relative movements of the bellows-bearing vehicle members.

According to the invention these goals through a transition with the most characteristic Characteristics of claim 1 achieved.

One generic transition between two hingedly interconnected vehicle members comprises an intervening the vehicle members arranged bridge element and a arranged between the vehicle links, a transitional channel forming bellows. The bellows has a connection provided on an end face of the first vehicle member first Frame and one for connection to an end face of the second vehicle member provided second frame and at least one between the first and the second frame arranged additional Frame on, with the bellows and its frame to the bridge element have adjacent floor section.

The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, directed to a specific, already known in the art EP 1 741 610 A2 described embodiment of the vehicle links as low-floor vehicles of a rail vehicle, wherein a arranged below the bellows, wheels comprehensive chassis is provided which is articulated on the one hand articulated on the first vehicle member and on the other hand articulated on the second vehicle member.

According to the invention one the at least one additional frame of the bellows carrying hanger provided which a the transition in the passage direction spanning, at the first and second Vehicle member comprises articulated support member.

By doing So a suspension system is provided, which is a Removal of the weight load of the bellows in an upper area the transition over the adjacent vehicle links allows, are no brackets or support elements more needed, which the bellows in his bottom area support. One within the vehicle links or in the area of the transition available floor level can be particularly low in this way.

A particularly compact and structurally advantageous construction of the transition is according to a preferred embodiment the invention achieved by the at least one additional Frame on a ceiling portion with the support element in carrying connection stands while the carrier element on the ceiling sections or on the front sides of the vehicle links is articulated.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the carrier element as substantially horizontally verlau fendes, rod-shaped element is preferably designed with a round cross-section. A rod-shaped design of the carrier element is advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology and allows a freedom of movement of the carrier element described below.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the carrier element a first end member articulated to the first end portion and a first on the second vehicle member articulated second end portion, wherein at an additional area of the carrier element one the at least one additional frame of the bellows supporting connection device is provided.

Around all occurring during vehicle operation Relative movements of the vehicle links in ideally ideal To be able to compensate or to a flexible adaptation the position of the arranged between the vehicle members bellows to all translational and rotational movement possibilities to allow the vehicle members are according to the further subclaims flexible connection possibilities individual components of the erfindungemäßen transition proposed to each other.

According to one preferred embodiment of the invention it is intended, for example that the at least one additional frame and thus the Bellows articulated, in particular around a substantially vertical Central axis swiveling, on the suspension is connected.

in this connection the articulated connection of at least one additional Frame to the suspension preferably by means a provided within the connecting device first spherical Bearing device, wherein the spherical bearing device preferably a convex connected to the support member Kalottenelement and one with the at least one additional Frame connected, one corresponding to the convex Kalottenelementcorresponding Concave guide surface 4a having bearing shell element comprises. In this way, a particularly large freedom of movement allows the arranged between the vehicle members bellows. All pitching or swaying movements of adjacent vehicle links can be compensated satisfactorily.

Around Relative movements of the vehicle links compensate even better it is, according to a preferred one Embodiment variant of the invention provided that the Carrier element in the axial direction or in a parallel displaceable to the passage direction through the bellows extending direction is held.

According to one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention the suspension device attachable to the first vehicle member first console element and a fastened to the second vehicle member second console element, wherein in each console element at least one Carrying roller and an above the carrier roll ordered leadership role is stored and the first end portion of the support element slidable between the carrying and guiding rollers, the first console element is held while the second End region of the support element displaceable between the Carrying and guiding rollers of the second console element is held.

Around to ensure that the at least one additional Frame even with relative movements and cornering of the two adjacent vehicle links between the end faces of these vehicle links exactly in a respective desired operating position remains centered, it is according to a special Embodiment variant of the invention provided that the Suspension device a scissor lever mechanism for centering the connection device connected to the at least one additional frame has between the end faces of the vehicle links. This scissor lever mechanism has a central pivot arm, which in an additional Component section by means of a first pivot around a substantially vertical Axis is pivotally hinged to the support element, wherein a first end portion of the central pivot arm by means of a second Swivel joint hingedly connected to a first lateral pivot arm is and a second end portion of the central pivot arm means a third pivot with a second lateral pivot arm articulated is connected. The first lateral swivel arm is on the first Vehicle link, preferably on a fastened to the first vehicle member while the first console element of the suspension device is articulated the second lateral pivot arm on the second vehicle member, preferably on a fastened to the second vehicle member second console element the suspension is articulated.

According to one further preferred embodiment of the invention the suspension device above the support element, essentially parallel to this, preferably in Shape of a U-profile carrier manufactured cover, on which a cable duct is attachable. In this cable duct can connecting cables running between the vehicle links, their total weight usually between 150 and 250 kg is to be accommodated.

In a preferred arrangement variant, the bridge element is at least of the at least one additional frame, preferably supported by all frames of the bellows or stored on the / on the frame. By such a carrying system a sufficient resistance of the bridge element is ensured even against high weight loads.

Around also in the floor area of the transition in the course of vehicle operation compensate for relative movements of the vehicle links well can, is the bridge element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention hinged, in particular pivotable about a substantially vertical axis at the bottom portion the at least one additional frame and / or to the Bottom sections of the other frame, the bellows tethered. The axial end portions of the bridge element can be articulated here on the vehicle links.

A Ideal positioning of the bellows with respect to the bridge element is according to a specific embodiment the invention thereby made possible by the articulated connection of the Bridge element to the at least one additional Frame of the bellows by means of a at an underside of the bridge element positionable, a second spherical bearing device carrying the support flange device, wherein the second spherical Bearing device preferably one with the Tragflanschvorrichtung connected convex dome element and one with the at least an additional frame connectable, one to the convex Kalottenelementcorresponding concave guide surface comprising bearing shell element.

According to one Another preferred embodiment of the invention it provided that between one with the at least one additional one Frame connectable connection flange of Trageflanschvorrichtung and a shoulder element of one with the bridge element at least connectable centric flange of the support flange device arranged a substantially vertically extending spring element is. This spring element causes that of the central flange held bridge element to the connecting flange of Trageflanschvorrichtung or on any existing sliders of the connection flange is pressed. In this way is a steady, vibration-free Resting the bridge element on the connection flange or guaranteed on the sliders.

According to one statically particularly advantageous embodiment variant of the transition according to the invention is a centric flange which can be articulated on the bridge element the carrying flange device arranged substantially in a position which is made up of an intersection of one in the ceiling section arranged at least one additional frame connection device extending vertical central axis with a through the bridge element level.

According to one further preferred embodiment of the invention the bridge element arcuate axial end portions on, which in each case in a corresponding management admission are mounted on the vehicle member attachable frame box, wherein each bridge element end region by means of a lateral Mounting unit articulated with the respective associated frame box connected is.

These lateral storage units comprise according to a preferred embodiment of the invention each one third spherical bearing device. This is at a attachable to the underside of the bridge element end portion Flange jaw of the lateral bearing unit a convex dome element arranged while hinged to one on the frame box Base body of the lateral bearing unit a bearing shell element with a convex dome element corresponding concave Guide surface is arranged.

Around in addition to the third spherical bearing device Rotational mobility also ensured a longitudinal Mobility of the lateral storage unit or the bridge element it is according to a special permit Embodiment variant of the invention provided that the base body as a guide receptacle associated with the frame box in the passage direction through the bellows or in the direction slidably held the bridge longitudinal axis Carriage element is executed. The guide shot is according to a preferred embodiment in a frame-mounted fastened, plate-shaped Guiding element of the lateral storage unit provided.

According to one Another statically particularly advantageous embodiment variant the transition of the invention are the lateral storage units substantially in one position arranged in the frame boxes, each consisting of a Intersection of a held by the console elements in the Carrying and guide rollers extending vertical axis with a plane formed by the bridge element results.

Since due to the particularly compact design of the junction according to the invention also designed as turntables bearing facilities of each hinged at the bottom of the vehicle link, bogies are bridged by the bridge element or its frame boxes, it requires a suitable solution to a simple accessibility to the bogie storage facilities For the purpose of maintenance. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is therefore provided that the frame boxes each have a closable with a cover member mounting opening, wherein the mounting opening and the lid member is disposed above a bearing means of a hinged on the underside of the vehicle member bogie.

In a preferred embodiment of the transition according to the invention is the bellows at least partially from one to the outside of the Bellows distanced, also on the front sides of the vehicle links enclosed transition cover sheathed. in this connection is the transition cover in a the bridge element facing lower end portion with a guide device provided, which at least one of the bellows facing Inside the transition cover arranged storage element comprises. Within the storage element is a substantially horizontal extending guide shaft held axially displaceable, wherein the guide shaft end a connection flange For attachment to an end face of the vehicle member has. With the help of the guiding device can during the operation of the vehicle links each desired Positioning of the transition cover are respected.

The Invention will now be described with reference to an embodiment explained. Showing:

1 a schematic representation of a arranged between two coupled rail vehicle members transition according to the prior art

2 a schematic representation of an arranged between two coupled rail vehicle members invention transition

3 a side view of two interconnected by means of a bogie rail vehicle members according to the prior art

4 a schematic representation of a arranged between two mutually coupled rail vehicle members chassis according to the prior art (sectional view along line AA in 5 )

5 a top view of a arranged between two coupled rail vehicle members chassis according to the prior art

6 the two rail vehicle members according to 4 in a relatively pivoted position

7 a transition according to the invention in an oblique view

8th an isometric view of an individual provided with a suspension device according to the invention additional frame of a bellows together with bridge element

9 a single view of the suspension device according to the invention 7

10 a suspension device according to the invention provided with a cover element forming a cable duct

11 the suspension device according to the invention 10 in cut side view

12 a vertical sectional view of a provided for connection of the additional bellows-frame to a support member of the suspension device according to the invention connecting device according to section line BB in 11

13 a vertical sectional view through the suspension device according to the invention along the section line CC in 11

14 a vertical sectional view through the suspension device according to the invention according to section line DD in 11

15 a front view of the transition according to the invention

16 a sectional view of the junction according to the invention according to section line AA in 15

17 an oblique view of an invention mounted in frame boxes bridge element with lifted lid elements

18 an exploded view of the mounted in frame boxes bridge element 17

19 a plan view of a disposed between the bridge element and the additional frame of the bellows Trageflanschvorrichtung

20 a sectional view of the Tragageflanschvorrichtung invention according to section line FF in 19

21 a plan view of an intermediate between the bridge element and the Fahrzeugglieder Rah menkästen arranged lateral storage unit

22 a sectional view of the lateral storage unit according to the invention according to section line EE in 22

23 an isometric view of a Seitenabdeckelementes the bellows

24 a detail A off 23

1 shows two schematically illustrated vehicle links 2 . 3 a rail vehicle, which by means of a coupling device 44 connected to each other. Between the front sides 34 and 35 the vehicle parts 2 . 3 a distance is formed, which by means of a transition 1 is bridged.

The in 7 transition shown in isometric single view 1 includes a bridge element 4 which is in a first end area 4c at the first vehicle part 2 or on a support element associated therewith and in a first end region 4c opposite second end region 4d on the second vehicle part 3 or is articulated on a supporting element associated therewith. In the support elements, it may be z. B. in the area of the vehicle part end faces 34 . 35 mounted steel profile beams or to act on floor plates.

The bridge element 4 can be executed in one or more parts and extends in the operating position substantially horizontally.

The bridge element 4 is from a bellows 8th surrounded, which between the vehicle parts 2 and 3 a transition channel 9 trains and the transition channel 9 Protecting vehicle passengers against external or weather influences. Instead of a bellows 8th Of course, a bellows can be used. The commonly made of fabric-reinforced rubber material bellows 8th can be constructed in one or more parts.

According to the present embodiment, the bellows 8th one for connection to the front side 34 of the first vehicle member 2 provided first framework 5 and one for connection to the front side 35 of the second vehicle member 3 provided second frame 6 and one between the first and second frames 6 arranged additional frame 7 on ( 7 ), preferably centrally between the two vehicle members 2 . 3 is arranged. At the frame 7 it is a peripheral frame, ie that it has a self-contained contour. It goes without saying that this is only an embodiment and also the use of open-contour frame is possible as a load-removing means for the bellows 8th Act.

Also the use of several between the vehicle members 2 . 3 arranged frame, according to the same principle of the invention, as further described below, is possible.

The frames 5 . 6 . 7 each extend in a substantially vertical and orthogonal to the passage direction 32 through the bellows 8th extending plane and are made of steel. The bellows 8th is on the frame 5 . 6 . 7 each sealingly attached.

The bellows 8th as well as the frame 5 . 6 . 7 each have one to the bridge element 4 adjacent, preferably below the bridge element 4 extending floor section 5a . 6a . 7a . 8a and one the transition channel 9 upward-limiting ceiling section 5b . 6b . 7b . 8b on.

As in 7 can be seen, the bellows 8th opposing Bodenabdeckelemente 110 on, by means of which the bridge element in the operating position 4 in the area of two to the bellows 8th adjacent side portions of the bridge element is overlapped.

With regard to the structural design of the transition 1 or the articulation of the two vehicle links 2 . 3 There are several possibilities. 3 shows, for example, a known from the prior art variant of a low-floor rail vehicle, wherein the distance between the floor level 45 and a rail top 115 less than or equal to 450 mm. This is below the bellows 8th one with wheels 31 equipped chassis 30 provided, which on the one hand movable on the first vehicle member 2 and on the other hand movable on the second vehicle member 3 is articulated. At the transition 1 opposite end sides of the vehicle links 2 . 3 are more landing gears 30 ' articulated, whose overall height and construction are essentially below the bellows 8th arranged landing gear 30 equivalent.

The 4 and 5 show a side view and a plan view of that in the region of the transition 1 arranged chassis 30 according to 3 , The chassis 30 includes two each below the vehicle links 2 . 3 arranged main frames 42 , in each of which a bogie 40 is stored. For storage of bogies 40 are preferably used as a turntable running bearing facilities 41 , In the middle of the bogies 40 is each a point of articulation 33 trained, on which the chassis 30 end to the respective vehicle member 2 . 3 is articulated. At the opposite lateral end portions of the main frame 42 is each a wheel 31 stored, with opposing wheels 31 a main frame 42 preferably independently, ie without a continuous axis on the main frame 42 are stored. The pivot points 33 the bogies to the vehicle links 2 . 3 are each above the center of the (imaginary) common axis of the wheels 31 arranged.

The two bogies 40 are by means of a first connecting linkage 37 hinged together. The below the first vehicle link 2 arranged main frames 42 is by means of another connecting linkage 38 articulated with the below the second vehicle member 3 arranged bogie 40 connected.

Further details with regard to the joint connections used here or with regard to the longitudinal and transverse movement possibilities of the bogies 40 are the EP 1 741 610 A2 refer to.

A peculiarity in the 3 - 5 illustrated landing gear arrangement is that the bogies 40 including connecting rods 37 . 38 and associated hinge devices (as a dot-dashed area 36 in 5 drawn) between the axially opposite wheels 31 are arranged while various drive and braking devices (see the within a further dot-dashed area 39 in 5 drawn components) on the side facing away from the transition longitudinal axis outer sides of the wheels 31 are arranged.

In this way, throughout the walkable area of the transition 1 a low lowered floor level 45 be realized while a large, in 6 drawn clear passage width W through the transition 1 is possible. The deep floor level 45 So also extends at a relatively pivoted position of the vehicle members 2 . 3 over a passage width W, which also wheelchair users an obstacle-free and harmless passing of the transition 1 allows. The clear passage width W of the transition 1 Thus, essentially corresponds to that distance which is standard between both sides of the vehicle longitudinal axis 48 arranged rows of seats 43 is present (see 6 ).

According to a described structural design of the transition 1 results for the floor sections 8a . 5a . 6a . 7a the bellows 8th or the frame 5 . 6 . 7 or for the bridge element 4 a particularly small installation space between the respectively defined floor level 45 and the chassis 30 , Because the middle frame 7 no longer of a substructure (as in 1 shown) or from the bridge element 4 can be worn, it is inventively provided, the load of the bellows 8th or the frame 5 . 6 . 7 by means of a in an upper area of the transition 1 arranged suspension device 10 on the adjacent vehicle links 2 . 3 transferred to.

As in 2 shown schematically, is at the ceiling portion 7b the additional frame 7 According to the invention a bellows 8th carrying hanger 10 hinged, which on the one hand to a ceiling section 2 B of the first vehicle member 2 and on the other hand on a ceiling section 3b of the second vehicle member 3 is articulated.

The ceiling sections 2 B . 3b and the bottom sections 2a . 3a the vehicle links 2 . 3 run as well as the ceiling sections 5b . 6b . 7b and the bottom sections 5a . 6a . 7a the frame 5 . 6 . 7 according to the present embodiment, at least partially horizontal, but can also be curved.

The bridge element 4 stored at the bottom section 8a the bellows 8th more precisely at the bottom sections 5a . 6a . 7a the frame 5 . 6 . 7 on or is held by these.

According to the present embodiment, the transition includes 1 furthermore lateral transitional covers 46 , each by means of distancing elements 47 at the of the transition channel 9 facing away from the outside of the bellows 8th or on the outside of the frame 5 . 6 . 7 are articulated (see 7 ). The construction of the transitional covers 46 corresponds essentially to the construction of the bellows 8th , where the transitional covers 46 preferably one for bellows 8th have at least partially concentric course. The transitional covers 46 are preferably made in one piece and encase the bellows 8th along its side areas or along its entire circumference.

8th shows an isometric view of the individual with a suspension device according to the invention 10 provided additional frame 7 the bellows 8th including a bridge element 4 , which at one the transitional channel 9 facing inside of the additional frame 7 around a vertical central axis 76 is hinged.

As in 9 more apparent, comprises the suspension device according to the invention 10 at least one the transition 1 in the passage direction 32 spanning, substantially horizontally extending support element 11 , whose first end area 11a on the first vehicle link 2 or on the ceiling section 2 B or on its front side 34 at is steerable and its second end 11b on the second vehicle member 3 or on the ceiling section 3b or on its front side 35 is steerable.

That the transition 1 spanning carrier element 11 runs according to the present embodiment above the bellows 8th , Likewise, it would be conceivable that the carrier element 11 inside the bellows 8th , z. B. just below the bellows ceiling section 8b runs, with the middle frame 7 on the carrier element 11 or at one on the support element 11 arranged connection device 13 auflagert.

As in 9 can be seen, is the carrier element 11 designed as a rod-shaped element which has a round, preferably hollow cross-section.

According to the present embodiment, the end portions are 11a . 11b of the carrier element 11 each by means of console elements 24 . 25 at the vehicle links 2 . 3 linkable.

Here are one on the first vehicle link 2 attachable first console element 24 and one on the second vehicle member 3 attachable second console element 25 provided in each console element 24 . 25 a carrying roll 49 and one above the carrying roller 49 arranged leadership role 50 are stored. The first end area 11a of the carrier element 11 is displaceable between the carrying and guiding rollers 49 . 50 of the first console element 24 held while the second end portion 11b of the carrier element 11 slidable between the carrying and guiding rollers 49 . 50 of the second console element 25 is held (see also 11 ).

In 14 , which is a sectional view along the line DD in 11 shows, as the executed as a hollow shaft carrier element 11 on its outside of the carrying and guiding rollers 49 . 50 contacted and thereby precisely guided. The carrying and guiding rollers 49 . 50 are each about one by a pivot pin 51 trained horizontal axis rotatably mounted.

In this way, the carrier element 11 in the axial direction or in a direction parallel to the passage direction 32 through the bellows 8th slidably held extending direction. The cross section of the carrying roller 49 has a the support element 11 facing concave recess 49a on which a lateral deflection of the support element 11 prevented during its axial displacement movement.

The console elements 24 . 25 show in 10 apparent stop elements 27 . 28 on, which in each case at the front sides 34 . 35 the vehicle links 2 . 3 come to rest and thereby an exact positioning of the console elements 24 . 25 and thus the suspension device according to the invention 10 on the ceiling sections 2 B . 3b the vehicle links 2 . 3 allow (see also 11 ). The console elements 24 . 25 be here by means not shown fasteners on the ceiling sections 2 B . 3b the vehicle links 2 . 3 attached, z. B. screwed.

At an additional area 11c of the carrier element 11 is one to connect to the extra frame 7 the bellows 8th provided connection device 13 arranged (see 9 ). The carrier element 11 is by means of three U-shaped curved clamps 58 at the connection device 13 attached.

The connection device 13 serves to add the extra frame 7 and thus the bellows 8th hinged, in particular about a substantially vertical central axis 76 swiveling, on the suspension device 10 to tie.

As in 12 , which is a sectional view along the line BB in 11 shows, in detail, comprises the connection device 13 one with the carrier element 11 rigidly connected support pin 29 extending in a vertical direction along the central axis 76 extends. This is on the support element 11 facing upper end portion of the support pin 29 a substantially horizontally extending connecting plate 56 attached, with which the carrier element 11 embracing bells 58 are bolted.

A the support element 11 opposite lower end of the support pin 29 is with one along the central axis 76 extending threaded blind hole 52 provided, in which a threaded portion 55b one also along the central axis 76 extending, cylindrical adapter element 55 is screwed.

The adapter element 55 has at its the threaded portion 55b opposite end portion a widened head portion 55a on which a concave dome element 53 is attached.

The connection device 13 further includes a flange member 26 with a substantially horizontally extending, for contacting the ceiling section 7b the additional frame 7 provided connection surface 79 (see also 10 ). The flange element 26 has a sleeve section 113 on, whose axial extent also along the central axis 76 runs. On the inside of the flange element sleeve section 113 is a bearing shell element 54 arranged, which one to the form of the convex dome element 53 corresponding concave guide surface 54a has (see 12 ).

The bearing shell element 54 and the convex dome element 53 together form a first spherical bearing device 14 from, wherein the convex Kalottenelement 53 within of the concave guide surface 54a formed receptacle is movably held in the manner of a ball joint. The bearing shell element 54 and thus the flange element 26 and subsequently the middle frame 7 So are the convex Kalottenelement 53 rotatable and pivotable, which is an ideal compensation for pitch and roll movements of adjacent vehicle links 2 . 3 to which the bellows 8th is attached, allows.

To the connection device 13 on the additional frame 7 to fasten, is the flange element 26 with several holes 114 provided by which z. B. screws not shown and with the additional frame 7 can be screwed.

Like also on the basis of 12 As can be seen, the first spherical bearing device 14 by means of a cover membrane 57 protected against environmental influences such as rain and dust. The z. B. made of a rubber covering membrane 57 encloses here with a first end portion of the sleeve portion 113 of the flange element 26 the connection device 13 while a second end portion of the cover membrane 57 the for receiving the adapter element 55 provided end portion of the support pin 29 sealingly encloses.

To ensure that the middle frame 7 even with relative movements and cornering of the two vehicle links 2 . 3 between their front sides 34 . 35 remains centered in a respective desired operating position, comprises the suspension device 10 furthermore an in 9 apparent scissor lever mechanism 15 ,

This scissor lever mechanism 15 has a central pivot arm 16 on, which in an additional component section 16c by means of a first swivel joint 19 around the vertical central axis 76 swiveling on the carrying spigot 29 and thus on the carrier element 11 is articulated. As in a detailed representation according to 12 can be seen, is the first swivel joint 19 from one with the central scissor arm 16 rigidly connected sleeve body 112 and one within the sleeve body 112 rotatably mounted, cylindrical shaft portion of the support pin 29 together.

A first end area 16a of the central swivel arm 16 is by means of a second rotary joint 20 with a first lateral swivel arm 17 articulated while a second end portion 16b of the central swivel arm 16 by means of a third rotary joint 21 with a second lateral pivot arm 18 articulated is connected. The first lateral swivel arm 17 is at the first console element 24 the suspension device 10 and thus on the first vehicle member 2 hinged, while the second lateral pivot arm 18 on the second console element 25 the suspension device 10 and thus on the second vehicle member 3 is articulated.

The two on the console elements 24 . 25 hinged lateral pivot arms 17 . 18 are preferably made the same length. The central swivel arm 16 will be according to the current positions of the adjacent vehicle links 2 . 3 through the lateral pivot arms 17 . 18 around the vertical central axis 76 pivoted. As the carrier element 11 according to its already described above roller bearing in the axial direction or in the direction of passage 32 is movable, this is done by means of the connection device 13 at the central swivel arm 16 hinged carrier element 11 from the side swing arms 17 . 18 always in a respective desired operating position between the facing end faces 34 . 35 the vehicle links 2 . 3 held. In this case, preference is given to an operating position in which the over the flange 26 the connection device 13 to the support element 11 Tailored middle frame 7 exactly between the facing end faces 34 . 35 the vehicle links 2 . 3 located.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the suspension device 10 one above the support element 11 , substantially parallel to this running, z. B. in the form of a U-profile carrier manufactured cover 12 on (see 10 ). Above the one or more parts manufactured cover 12 can an in 13 indicated cable duct 60 mounted, z. B. are screwed. In this cable duct 60 can between the vehicle members 2 . 3 running jumper cables are housed.

As in 8th visible, stores the bridge element 4 on the additional frame 7 the bellows 8th on.

To also in the bottom area of the transition 1 occurring in the course of rail vehicle operation relative movements of the vehicle links 2 . 3 Being able to compensate is the bridge element 4 articulated, in particular around the vertical central axis 76 pivotable at the bottom section 7a the additional frame 7 , The bridge element 4 Of course, also at the bottom sections 5a . 6a the wider frame 5 . 6 the bellows 8th be connected.

The axial end areas 4c . 4d of the bridge element 4 can only on the additional frame 7 as well as at the bottom sections 2a . 3a the vehicle links 2 . 3 be articulated.

The articulated connection of the bridge element 4 on the additional frame 7 the bellows 8th takes place here by means of a bottom 4a of the bridge element 4 positionable, a second spherical bearing device 62 having carrying flange device 61 (please refer 19 ).

The carrying flange device 61 includes a substantially rectangular and horizontally extending connection flange 64 , which by means of fastening elements 116 at a bridge element 4 facing inside of the additional frame 7 is fastened. The middle frame 7 has an in 15 apparent admission 74 for the connection flange 64 on. According to the present embodiment are at the the bridge element 4 facing top of the connection flange 64 preferably strip-shaped sliders 120 arranged so that so the Trageflanschvorrichtung 61 from the bridge element 4 in the area of sliders 120 is contacted (see also 18 ). The cross section of the sliders 120 according to 20 one in the direction of the bridge element 4 extending curvature to keep occurring sliding friction as low as possible.

The carrying flange device 61 further includes a centric flange 63 , which at the bridge element 4 is fastened (see 20 ). According to the present embodiment, the connection of the Tragflanschvorrichtung 61 with the bridge element 4 accomplished by the bridge element 4 between the substantially circular centric flange 63 and one above the central flange 63 arranged, substantially congruent to this extending cover part 63a is held.

The lid part 63a is on the centric flange 63 with z. B. designed as countersunk screws fasteners 117 on the bottom 4b of the bridge element 4 fixable.

The structure of the within the Tragflanschvorrichtung 61 arranged second spherical bearing device 62 substantially corresponds to the structure of the first spherical bearing device 14 the connection device 13 and is in 20 detailed.

The one with the bridge element 4 connectable centric flange 63 is here at his from the bridge element 4 opposite bottom with another support pin 67 provided on which a convex dome element 65 is appropriate.

The one with the additional frame 7 connectable connection flange 64 includes a bearing cup element 66 which is a convex dome element 65 corresponding concave guide surface 66a having.

The convex dome element 65 is inside of the concave guide surface 66a formed recording in the manner of a ball joint movably held. The bearing shell element 66 and thus the connection flange 64 and subsequently the middle frame 7 So that's about the centric flange 63 and thus with the bridge element 4 connected convex dome element 65 rotatable and pivotable.

Like also in 20 can be seen, the further support pin 67 at its from the centric flange 63 opposite lower end portion one along the central axis 76 running threaded hole 68 on. In this threaded hole 68 is a screwing element 69 screwed in, which is a shoulder element 71 at the lower end of the support pin 67 holds. Between this shoulder element 71 and one on the convex dome element 65 the second spherical bearing device 62 adjacent retaining ring 72 is one in the direction of the central axis 76 extending, designed as a spiral spring spring element 70 arranged.

The spring element 70 causes that (by means of the central flange 63 and its lid part 63 held) bridge element 4 to the connection flange 64 to be more precise, to the sliders 120 of the connection flange 64 is pressed. In this way, a steady, vibration-free resting of the bridge element 4 at the connection flange 64 or on its sliders 120 ensured.

As based on 8th clearly visible, is the center of gravity of the bridge element 4 articulated centric flange 63 the carrying flange device 61 arranged substantially in a position resulting from an intersection of the in the ceiling section 7b the additional frame 7 arranged connection device 13 or by their support pin 29 extending vertical central axis 76 with one through the bridge element 4 level (see also 18 ). The bridge element 4 This is in a centric area with a recording 119 for the centric flange 63 the carrying flange device 61 Mistake.

As in a plan view of the transition 1 according to 16 can be seen, the bridge element 4 arcuate axial end portions 4c . 4d on, which according to the present embodiment as a semi-circular, by means of hinge elements 106 to a substantially rectangular to additional section of the bridge element 4 hinged plate elements 77 are executed.

The plate elements 77 are each in a corresponding, in plan view also semi-circular guide receptacle 107 one on the vehicle link 2 . 3 attached frame box 80 . 81 stored, each bridging elements end portion 4c . 4d or each plate element 77 by means of a lateral storage unit 84 with the respective associated frame box 80 . 81 is hingedly connected (see also an exploded view according to 18 ).

The lateral storage unit 84 hereby indicates a frame box 80 . 81 fastenable, plate-shaped guide element 89 on. For attachment to the frame box 80 . 81 is the guide element 89 with several through holes 73 Mistake.

The guide element 89 is with a guide opening designed as a passage opening 90 provided in which a designed as a slide element base body 91 in one of the bridge longitudinal axis 75 corresponding direction of movement 109 is displaceable.

The lateral storage unit 84 further includes a flange jaw 85 , which by means of fasteners 118 on the bottom 4a of the bridge element 4 is fastened (see 22 ). The flange jaw 85 points one from the bridge element 4 opposite pin section 85a on which a convex dome element 97 is arranged.

At the base body 91 the lateral storage unit 84 is a bearing shell element 96 with a convex dome element 97 corresponding concave guide surface 96a is arranged.

The bearing shell element 96 and the convex dome element 53 together form a third spherical bearing device 95 from, wherein the convex Kalottenelement 97 within of the concave guide surface 96a formed receptacle is movably held in the manner of a ball joint.

The convex dome element 97 and thus the flange jaw 85 and subsequently the axial end portions 4c . 4d of the bridge element 4 So are within the bearing shell element 96 of the base body 91 rotatably and pivotally supported, wherein the third spherical bearing device 95 in their entirety within the leadership record 90 is linearly movable. In this way, an ideal adaptation of the position of the bridge element 4 to all conceivable relative movements of the adjacent vehicle links 2 . 3 respectively.

Like also in 22 can be seen, the flange jaw 85 one with a first vertical passage opening 92 provided centric section 99 on. Likewise, the base body 91 one with the first through hole 92 axially aligned second passage opening 93 on. Through these passage openings 92 . 93 is a screw 94 passed through and z. B. at the bottom of the base body 91 with a mother 108 screwed. In this way prevents the bridge element 4 from the lateral storage units 84 takes off.

The guide shots 107 the frame boxes 80 . 81 are with sliding elements 88 equipped, to which the end areas 4c . 4d of the bridge element 4 or the semicircular plate elements 77 superimpose (see 18 ). The from the central axis 76 remote end portions of the plate elements 77 are by means of sickle-shaped cover elements 78 Covered to pinching objects or body parts in the impact area between the (pivotable and along the bridge longitudinal axis 75 moveable) plate elements 77 and the peripheral areas of the guide seats 107 to prevent (see also 17 ).

As based on 8th As can be seen, the lateral storage units 84 or their in 22 apparent centric sections 99 essentially in a position on the frame boxes 80 . 81 or on the bridge element 4 arranged, which in each case from an intersection of a through the in the console elements 24 . 25 held carrying and guiding rollers 49 . 50 extending vertical axis 86 . 87 with one through the bridge element 4 level (see also 18 ). The bridge element 4 is here with appropriately positioned shots 98 for the flange jaws 85 the lateral storage units 84 Mistake.

Due to the compact design of the transition according to the invention 1 will be in 5 apparent, designed as turntables bearing facilities 41 each at the bottom of the vehicle member 2 . 3 articulated bogies 30 from the bridge element 4 or from the frame boxes 80 . 81 partially overlapped.

For easy accessibility to the bogie storage facilities 41 to enable it is according to 17 provided that the frame boxes 80 . 81 one each with a cover element 83 lockable mounting opening 82 have, wherein the mounting hole 82 or the cover element 83 above the storage facility 41 at the bottom of the vehicle link 2 . 3 articulated bogie 30 is arranged. This measure is sufficient to a regular (preventive) maintenance of the bogie storage facilities 41 to enable.

After removal of the cover elements, as in 18 indicated, also the plate elements 77 of the bridge element 4 around one of the hinge elements 106 trained hinge axis are swung up, bringing the storage facility 41 of the bogie 30 is completely freely accessible. This measure allows any necessary replacement of storage components.

As in 7 Obviously, the bellows 8th from one to the outside of the bellows 8th distanced, also on the front pages 34 . 35 the vehicle links 2 . 3 connectable transfer cover 46 sheathed (see also 23 ). The transition cover 46 is in a the bridge element 4 facing lower end region 46a with a guide device 100 Mistake. As in a detailed representation according to 24 can be seen, includes the guide device 100 two at the bellows 8th facing inside of the transition cover 46 arranged storage elements 104 , which each have a nozzle provided with a through opening 111 exhibit.

Within the passage opening of the neck 111 is a substantially horizontal guide shaft 101 held axially displaceable. The leadership wave 101 points in a first, the respective adjacent vehicle member 2 . 3 assigning end portion a connecting flange 102 for attachment to the front side 34 . 35 of the respective vehicle member 2 . 3 on. At an opposite end of the guide shaft 101 is a limiting element 103 attached, whose outermost diameter is greater than the diameter of the passage opening of the nozzle 111 ,

In a preferred arrangement variant according to 7 are on both sides of the bellows 8th two each, so a total of four guide devices 100 at the lower end areas 46a the transfer cover 46 provided, whereby from the two left of the bellows 8th arranged guide devices 100 , as well as from the two right of the bellows 8th arranged guide devices 100 , in each case one of these guide devices 100 to the front side 34 of the first vehicle member 2 is connected and the other of this guide device 100 to the front side 35 of the second vehicle member 3 connected.

1

crossing

2

first vehicle link

2a

Floor portion of the first vehicle member 2

2 B

Ceiling portion of the first vehicle member 2

3

second vehicle link

3a

Floor portion of the second vehicle member 3

3b

Ceiling portion of the second vehicle member 3

4

bridge element

4a

Bottom of the bridge element 4

4b

Top of the bridge element 4

4c

first axial end region of the bridge element 4

4d

second axial end region of the bridge element 4

5

first frame of the bellows 8th

6

second frame of the bellows 8th

7

third (middle) frame of the bellows 8th

8th

bellow

9

Transition duct

10

suspension

11

support element

12

cover

13

connection device

14

first spherical bearing device

15

Scissor lever mechanism

16

centrally swivel arm

16a

first end portion of the central pivot arm 16

16b

second end portion of the central pivot arm 16

16c

middle component portion of the central pivot arm 16

17

first lateral swivel arm

18

second lateral swivel arm

19

first pivot of the scissors lever mechanism 15

20

second pivot of the scissors lever mechanism 15

21

third pivot of the scissors lever mechanism 15

22

fourth pivot of the scissors lever mechanism 15

23

fifth pivot of the scissors lever mechanism 15

24

first console element

25

second console element

26

flange

27

first stop element

28

second stop element

29

Carrier pin of the connection device 13

30

landing gear

31

bikes

32

The direction of passage

33

pivot points

34

Front side of the first vehicle member 2

35

Front side of the second vehicle member 3

36

Components of the bogie 40

37

Linkage between the bogies 40

38

Further linkage

39

drive and braking devices

40

bogie

41

Bearing device to bogie 40

42

main frame

43

seats

44

coupling device

45

floor level

46

Seitenabdeckelemente

46a

lower End area of the side cover elements

47

distancing elements

48

Vehicle element longitudinal axis

49

idler

50

leadership

51

axle

52

threaded hole

53

convex dome element of the first spherical bearing device 14

54

Bearing shell element of the first spherical bearing device 14

54

concave guide surface of the bearing shell element 54

55

adapter element

55a

Head section of the adapter element 55

55b

Thread section of the adapter element 55

56

connecting plate

57

covering membrane

58

Ring

59

Storage section on the flange 63

60

cable shaft

61

Trageflanschvorrichtung

62

second spherical bearing device

63

centric flange

63a

cover part of the centric flange

64

flange

65

convex dome element of the second spherical bearing device 62

66

Bearing shell element of the second spherical bearing device 62

66a

concave guide surface of the bearing shell element 66

67

Supporting pin of the carrying flange device 61

68

threaded hole

69

Threaded element

70

spring element

71

shoulder member

72

retaining ring

73

Through openings in guide element 89

74

Support for carrying flange device 61

75

bridge longitudinal axis

76

vertical central axis

77

panel members

78

cover

79

Connecting surface of the flange element 26

80

first frame box

81

second frame box

82

mounting hole

83

cover element

84

lateral storage units of the bridge element 4

85

Flanschbacke

85a

Pin section of the flange jaw 85

86

vertical axis through first lateral storage unit 84

87

vertical axis through second lateral storage unit 84

88

Sliding elements

89

Guide element of the lateral storage unit 84

90

Guide receptacle in guide element 89

91

Basic body / slide element

92

Through opening through flange jaw 85

93

Through opening through base body 91

94

screw

95

third spherical bearing device

96

Bush element

96a

concave Guide surface of the bearing shell element

97

convex Kalottenelement

98

Shots for flange jaw 85

99

centric section of the flange jaw 85

100

Guiding device on side cover elements 46

101

guide shaft

102

connecting flange

103

Limitierelement

104

storage elements

105

hinge axis

106

hinge elements

107

guide seat

108

mother

109

Direction of movement of the lateral storage device 84

110

Bodenabdeckelemente

111

Support

112

Sleeve body on scissor arm 16

113

Sleeve section on flange element 26

114

Holes in flange element 26

115

railhead

116

Fasteners of the connection flange 64

117

Fasteners of the centric flange 63

118

Fasteners for flange jaw 85

119

Recording in bridge element 4 for centric flange 63

120

Sliders on connection flange 64

W

Passage width through the transition 1

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Cited patent literature

• - EP 1741610 A2 [0014, 0024, 0085]

Claims (21)

Crossing ( 1 ) between two articulated vehicle members ( 2 . 3 ), between which a bridge element ( 4 ) and a transition channel ( 9 ) forming bellows ( 8th ) are arranged, wherein the bellows ( 8th ) one for connection to a front side ( 34 ) of the first vehicle member ( 2 ) ( 5 ) and one for connection to an end face ( 35 ) of the second vehicle member ( 3 ) second framework ( 6 ) and at least one between the first and second frames ( 6 ) arranged additional frames ( 7 ) characterized in that one of the at least one additional frame ( 7 ) carrying hanger ( 10 ), which is the transition ( 1 ) in the passage direction ( 32 ) spanning the first and second vehicle links ( 2 . 3 ) hinged support element ( 11 ). Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one additional frame ( 7 ) on a ceiling section ( 7b ) with the carrier element ( 11 ) is in supporting connection and the carrier element ( 11 ) on the ceiling sections ( 2 B . 3b ) or on the front sides ( 34 . 35 ) of the vehicle links ( 2 . 3 ) is articulated. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier element ( 11 ) is designed as a substantially horizontally extending rod-shaped element with a preferably round cross-section. Crossing ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the carrier element ( 11 ) one at the first vehicle member ( 2 ) articulating first end portion ( 11a ) and one on the second vehicle member ( 3 ) articulated second end region ( 11b ), wherein at an additional area ( 11c ) of the carrier element ( 11 ) an additional framework ( 7 ) carrying connection device ( 13 ) is provided. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one additional frame ( 7 ), in particular about a substantially vertical central axis ( 76 ) pivotable on the suspension device ( 10 ) is attached. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that the articulated connection of the additional frame ( 7 ) to the suspension device ( 10 ) by means of a within the connecting device ( 13 ) provided first spherical bearing device ( 14 ), wherein the spherical bearing device ( 14 ) preferably one with the carrier element ( 11 ) connected, convex dome element ( 53 ) and one with the additional frame ( 7 ), one to the convex Kalottenelement ( 53 ) corresponding concave guide surface ( 54a ) bearing shell element ( 54 ). Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the carrier element ( 11 ) in the axial direction or in a direction parallel to the passage direction ( 32 ) through the bellows ( 8th ) extending direction is slidably held. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the suspension device ( 10 ) on the first vehicle member ( 2 ) attachable first console element ( 24 ) and on the second vehicle member ( 3 ) attachable second console element ( 25 ), wherein in each console element ( 24 . 25 ) at least one carrying roller ( 49 ) and one above the carrying roller ( 49 ) arranged guide roller ( 50 ) and the first end region ( 11a ) of the carrier element ( 11 ) slidable between the carrying and guiding rollers ( 49 . 50 ) of the first console element ( 24 ), while the second end region ( 11b ) of the carrier element ( 11 ) slidable between the carrying and guiding rollers ( 49 . 50 ) of the second console element ( 25 ) is held. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the suspension device ( 10 ) a scissors lever mechanism ( 15 ) for centering the with the additional frame ( 7 ) connected connection device ( 13 ) between the end faces ( 34 . 35 ) of the vehicle links ( 2 . 3 ), wherein the scissors lever mechanism ( 15 ) a central pivot arm ( 16 ), which in an additional component section ( 16c ) by means of a first rotary joint ( 19 ) pivotable about a substantially vertical axis on the support element ( 11 ), wherein a first end region ( 16a ) of the central pivot arm ( 16 ) by means of a second rotary joint ( 20 ) with a first lateral pivot arm ( 17 ) is hinged and a second end region ( 16b ) of the central pivot arm ( 16 ) by means of a third rotary joint ( 21 ) with a second lateral pivot arm ( 18 ) is pivotally connected, wherein the first lateral pivot arm ( 17 ) on the first vehicle member ( 2 ), preferably at one of the first vehicle member ( 2 ) attachable first console element ( 24 ) of the suspension device ( 10 ), while the second lateral arm ( 18 ) on the second vehicle member ( 3 ), preferably at one of the second vehicle member ( 3 ) attachable second console element ( 25 ) of the suspension device ( 10 ) is articulated. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the suspension device ( 10 ) one above the support element ( 11 ), substantially parallel to this running, preferably gefer in the form of a U-profile carrier Covered element ( 12 ), on which a cable duct ( 60 ) is attachable for the storage of vehicle link connecting cables. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the bridge element ( 4 ) at least from the additional framework ( 7 ), preferably of all frames ( 5 . 6 . 7 ) of the bellows ( 8th ) will be carried. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the bellows ( 8th ) as well as the frames ( 5 . 6 . 7 ) one to the bridge element ( 4 ) adjacent floor section ( 5a . 6a . 7a . 8a ) and the bridge element ( 4 ) hinged, in particular pivotable about a substantially vertical axis at the bottom portion ( 7a ) of the additional framework ( 7 ) and / or at the bottom sections ( 5a . 6a ) of the other frameworks ( 5 . 6 ) of the bellows ( 8th ), wherein axial end regions ( 4c . 4d ) of the bridge element ( 4 ) preferably on the vehicle members ( 2 . 3 ) are articulated. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the articulated connection of the bridge element ( 4 ) to the additional frame ( 7 ) by means of a at a bottom ( 4a ) of the bridge element ( 4 ), a second spherical bearing device ( 62 ) carrying flange device ( 61 ), wherein the second spherical bearing device ( 62 ) preferably with the carrying flange device ( 61 ) connected convex dome element ( 65 ) and one with the additional frame ( 7 ) connectable, one to the convex Kalottenelement ( 65 ) corresponding concave guide surface ( 66a ) bearing shell element ( 66 ). Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 13, characterized in that between one with the additional frame ( 7 ) connectable connection flange ( 64 ) of the carrying flange device ( 61 ) and a shoulder element ( 71 ) one with the bridge element ( 4 ) connectable centric flange ( 63 ) of the carrying flange device ( 61 ) a substantially vertically extending spring element ( 70 ) is arranged. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that one on the bridge element ( 4 ) articulated centric flange ( 63 ) of the carrying flange device ( 61 ) is arranged substantially in a position which extends from an intersection of one in the ceiling portion of the additional frame ( 7 ) arranged connecting device ( 13 ) extending vertical central axis ( 76 ) with a through the bridge element ( 4 ) level. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that circular arc-shaped axial end regions ( 4c . 4d ) of the bridge element ( 4 ) in each case in a corresponding guide recording ( 107 ) one on the vehicle member ( 2 . 3 ) attachable frame box ( 80 . 81 ), each bridging element end region ( 4c . 4d ) by means of a lateral storage unit ( 84 ) with the respectively assigned frame box ( 80 . 81 ) is hinged. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 16, characterized in that the lateral storage units ( 84 ) a third spherical bearing device ( 95 ), one at the bottom ( 4a ) of the bridge element end region ( 4c . 4d ) attachable flange jaw ( 85 ) of the lateral storage unit ( 84 ) a convex dome element ( 97 ) and on one of the frame box ( 80 . 81 ) steerable base body ( 91 ) of the lateral storage unit ( 84 ) a bearing shell element ( 96 ) with a convex dome element ( 97 ) corresponding concave guide surface ( 96a ) is arranged. Crossing ( 1 ) according to claim 17, characterized in that the base body ( 91 ) as one in the frame box ( 80 . 81 ) associated guide recording ( 90 ) in the passage direction ( 32 ) through the bellows ( 8th ) or in the direction of the bridge longitudinal axis ( 75 ) slidably held carriage element ( 91 ) is executed. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the lateral storage units ( 84 ) substantially in a position in the frame boxes ( 80 . 81 ) are arranged, which in each case from an intersection of a through the in the console elements ( 24 . 25 ) carrying and guiding rollers ( 49 . 50 ) vertical axis ( 86 . 87 ) with a through the bridge element ( 4 ) level. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that the frame boxes ( 80 . 81 ) one each with a cover element ( 83 ) closable mounting opening ( 82 ), wherein the mounting opening ( 82 ) or the cover element ( 83 ) above a storage facility ( 41 ) one at the bottom of the vehicle member ( 2 . 3 ) hinged bogie ( 30 ) is arranged. Crossing ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the bellows ( 8th ) at least in sections from one to the outside of the bellows ( 8th ), also on the front sides ( 34 . 35 ) of the vehicle links ( 2 . 3 ) connectable transition cover ( 46 ), wherein the transition cover ( 46 ) in a lower end region facing the bridge element ( 46a ) with a guiding device ( 100 ) is provided, which at least one of the folding bellow ( 8th ) facing the inside of the transition cover ( 46 ) arranged storage element ( 104 ), wherein within the bearing element ( 104 ) a substantially horizontally extending guide shaft ( 101 ) is held axially displaceable and the guide shaft ( 101 ) end a connecting flange ( 102 ) for attachment to a front side ( 34 . 35 ) of the vehicle member ( 2 . 3 ) having.