EP0096892B1 - Switch for a slide trackway - Google Patents

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EP0096892B1
EP0096892B1 EP83105835A EP83105835A EP0096892B1 EP 0096892 B1 EP0096892 B1 EP 0096892B1 EP 83105835 A EP83105835 A EP 83105835A EP 83105835 A EP83105835 A EP 83105835A EP 0096892 B1 EP0096892 B1 EP 0096892B1
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    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
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  • the invention relates to a switch for a slide rail, in particular for a tube track provided with a load-bearing plastic pad or plastic insert, along which sliders or hooks can be moved for transporting loads, in particular animal halves, pieces of meat and the like, with a pivotably mounted support member for a straight line and a curved track section and an actuating arrangement for pivoting the support member between a first and a second operating position, wherein in the first operating position the straight track section with the continuous track and in the second operating position the curved track section with the branch track running at a predeterminable angle to the continuous track is coupled.
  • a switch of this type is known from DE-A-29 08 369.
  • the two track sections are arranged on the opposite sides of a flat support member which can be pivoted about an axis parallel to the straight track section by 180 ° between the two possible switch positions.
  • a switch for a slide rail track with a track piece pivotable from one track to another track for the purpose of connecting one of these two tracks to a third track, the track piece about a joint arranged on the track of the third track is pivotable, the joint parts are designed so that they produce a practically uninterrupted connection between the rail piece and the rail in any pivot position.
  • the carrier member is designed as the two double bracket part engaging under the same plane and adjacent path sections, which is mounted on a vertical axis and can be raised and lowered in the direction of the vertical axis by means of the actuating arrangement and about this axis is pivotable, and that the ends of the respective connecting tracks of both tracks can be positively and supportingly coupled to the track sections.
  • the double bracket part preferably consists of a cast body, in particular of aluminum or spheroidal cast iron, which results in considerable weight savings and, above all, greater accuracy, which provides a significant functional improvement compared to known switches.
  • the bracket parts carrying the web sections are essentially C-shaped, the vertical axis assigned to the double bracket part being located above the rectilinear web section and being at least substantially aligned with the center line thereof.
  • the curved path section is arranged symmetrically with respect to the pivot and lifting axis, but the straight path section has unequal partial lengths with respect to this axis.
  • one of the track section parts located on both sides of the axis is considerably shorter than the other track section part, which makes it possible to arrange switches in very compact succession and, for example, to provide a branch every 500 mm.
  • the double bracket part carries locking elements for the tracks interrupted due to the respective switch position, and these locking elements can be molded directly onto the cast body or screwed to the cast body in the form of separate parts.
  • the locking elements are designed or shaped so that they form stops from the moment of pivoting of the double bracket part until it engages again in a new switch position in the region of the ends of the webs arriving at the switch, which prevent hooks or hooks hanging pieces of meat and the like can slide off the slideways and possibly fall to the ground, endangering people. In other words, this means that the locking elements only release the different tracks when the switch is properly in one of its two predetermined end positions.
  • the double bracket part is expediently mounted via a guide sleeve on the vertical axis fixed in a support frame, and this support frame has fixing receptacles for the free ends of the ver optionally selectively ver binding webs.
  • a switch actuating lever is articulated on the guide sleeve itself, which rests on a support fixed to the supporting frame at a distance from the articulation point. Due to the manufacture of the switch as a compact unit of high accuracy and the provision of precisely positioned connection receptacles for the tracks leading to the switch, the desired high level of operational reliability is ensured with simple assembly and minimal adjustment work.
  • the switch according to the invention is also particularly suitable for pipe runs with load-bearing plastic supports or plastic inserts, any lubrication of the slide track is omitted, which has a particularly advantageous effect with regard to the hygiene required.
  • FIG. 1 shows the switch arrangement in a first position, in which mutually aligned connecting tracks 1, 2 are connected to one another via a straight track section 4 of the switch, so that a continuous, straight track is available.
  • a branch track 3 which in the exemplary embodiment shown is perpendicular to the continuous track, can be connected to the connecting track 1 via a curved track section 5 if the switch arrangement is reversed.
  • the straight-line path section 4 and the curved path section 5 are fastened to a double bracket part 6 which engages underneath them, as is particularly shown in the sectional view according to FIG. 2, which is mounted on a vertical axis 7 via a sleeve part 8 and displaced on this vertical axis 7 by means of an actuating lever 9 , or raised and lowered and can also be pivoted about this axis 7.
  • the entire switch arrangement is combined into a unit by means of a support frame 11, so that the relative positions of the interacting components are clearly specified and no complex and complicated adjustment processes are required when assembling the switch arrangement.
  • the lifting and lowering of the double bracket part 6 is achieved in a simple manner in that the actuating lever 9 - as again shown in FIG. 2 - rests on a support 10 fixed to the supporting frame and thus by operating the free end of this lever 9 due to the selected lever ratios with little effort fast and problem-free switchover can be carried out.
  • the double bracket part 6, which preferably consists of a cast body, in particular of aluminum or spheroidal cast iron, enables the web sections 4, 5 to be positioned very precisely.
  • the two bracket parts 12, 13 preferably have supports 18 which are adapted to the shape of the web sections 4, 5, which are formed on the free leg parts of the substantially C-shaped bracket parts 12, 13.
  • the web sections 4, 5 can be directly fixed to the bracket parts 12, 13 by screwing or also by welding, the respective type of fastening also being dependent on the choice of material for the double bracket part 6.
  • the supports 18 are symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis 7 and ensure optimal support of the respective web section in its active position.
  • the ends of the track sections 4, 5 and the associated ends of the connecting tracks 1, 2, 3 each have an oblique cut 15, which results in problem-free transitions on each track, which ensure unhindered sliding of the hooks.
  • These support elements 14 not only ensure an absolutely flat transition between the connecting tracks 1, 2, 3 and the track sections 4, 5, which also tends not to drop in the event of a load, but in the case of switch changeover they also form guide members which during the lowering of the double bracket part 6 Take over the centering function.
  • the double bracket part 6 also carries locking elements 16, 17, which ensure that arriving on the tracks interrupted by the respective switch position, hooks on which pieces of meat and the like hang cannot fall to the ground.
  • These locking elements 16, 17 are designed and dimensioned such that a stop forming part of the locking element for possibly arriving hooks is located both during the switch changeover process and after the changeover in the region of the end of a broken track.
  • 1 and 2 show, for example, that the locking element 17 connected to the bracket part 13 is located in the region of the end of the track 3 and is designed such that in the event of the switch being changed, this locking element 17 continues its blocking function until the curved track section 5 comes into coupling position and thus the risk of hooks falling off is eliminated.
  • the locking element 17 'fulfills the function that the element 17 has with respect to the track section 3, with respect to the track section 2.
  • the locking elements 16, 17 can be formed directly on the double bracket part 6, but it is also possible, as shown in the drawing, to screw these locking elements to the double bracket part, which has the advantage that, depending on the type of switch, only those in the particular case required locking elements must be attached.
  • the switch described allows the advantages of a problem-free and absolutely unproblematic installation with high precision, operational safety and ease of use to be combined and also makes it possible to provide branches in close proximity due to their compactness, which is also important in practice.

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1. Points arrangement for a slide rail system, in particular for a tubular rail system provided with a supporting plastic layer or plastic insert along which the sliders or hooks for transporting loads, in particular animal halves, pieces of meat and the like are movable, the points arrangement comprising a pivotally mounted support member (6) for a straight rail section (4) and a curved rail section (5) and an actuating arrangement (9) for pivoting the support member between a first and a second operating position, with the straight line rail section (4) being coupled in a first operating position with the through going track (1, 2) and wherein the curved rail section (5) is coupled in the second operating position with the branch track (3) which extends at a predeterminable angle to the throughgoing track, characterized in that the support member is formed as a double bow part (6) which engages beneath the two rail sections (4, 5) which lie alongside one another in the same plane, with the double bow part being journalled at a vertical axle (7) and being liftable and lowerable in the direction of the vertical axle (7) by means of the actuating arrangement (9) and also being pivotable about this axle (7), and in that the ends of the respective connection rails (1, 2, 3) of the two tracks can be coupled in form matched and supporting manner to the track sections (4, 5).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Weiche für eine Gleitschienenbahn, insbesondere für eine mit einer tragenden Kunststoffauflage oder Kunststoffeinlage versehene Rohrbahn, längs der Gleiter oder Haken zum Transport von Lasten, insbesondere von Tierhälften, Fleischstücken und dergleichen bewegbar sind, mit einem schwenkbar gelagerten Trägerorgan für einen geradlinig und einen gekrümmt ausgebildeten Bahnabschnitt und einer Betätigungsanordnung zum Verschwenken des Trägerorgans zwischen einer ersten und einer zweiten Betriebslage, wobei in der ersten Betriebslage der geradlinige Bahnabschnitt mit der durchgehenden Spur und in der zweiten Betriebslage der gekrümmte Bahnabschnitt mit der unter einem vorgebbaren Winkel zur durchgehenden Spur verlaufenden Abzweigspur gekuppelt ist.The invention relates to a switch for a slide rail, in particular for a tube track provided with a load-bearing plastic pad or plastic insert, along which sliders or hooks can be moved for transporting loads, in particular animal halves, pieces of meat and the like, with a pivotably mounted support member for a straight line and a curved track section and an actuating arrangement for pivoting the support member between a first and a second operating position, wherein in the first operating position the straight track section with the continuous track and in the second operating position the curved track section with the branch track running at a predeterminable angle to the continuous track is coupled.

Eine Weiche dieser Art ist aus der DE-A-29 08 369 bekannt. Bei dieser bekannten Weiche sind die beiden Bahnabschnitte auf den einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten eines flächig ausgebildeten Trägerorgans angeordnet, das um eine parallel zum geradlinigen Bahnabschnitt verlaufende Achse um jeweils 180° zwischen den beiden möglichen Weichenstellungen verschwenkbar ist.A switch of this type is known from DE-A-29 08 369. In this known switch, the two track sections are arranged on the opposite sides of a flat support member which can be pivoted about an axis parallel to the straight track section by 180 ° between the two possible switch positions.

Aus der CH-A-565 283 ist eine Weiche für eine Gleitschienenbahn mit einem von einer Spur auf eine andere Spur schwenkbaren Schienenstück zwecks Verbindung einer dieser beiden Spuren mit einer dritten Spur bekannt, wobei das Schienenstück um ein an der Schiene der dritten Spur angeordnetes Gelenk schwenkbar ist, dessen Gelenkteile so gestaltet sind, daß sie in jeder Schwenklage eine praktisch unterbrechungsfreie Verbindung zwischen dem Schienenstück und der Schiene herstellen.From CH-A-565 283 a switch is known for a slide rail track with a track piece pivotable from one track to another track for the purpose of connecting one of these two tracks to a third track, the track piece about a joint arranged on the track of the third track is pivotable, the joint parts are designed so that they produce a practically uninterrupted connection between the rail piece and the rail in any pivot position.

Diese bekannten Weichen sind zwar geeignet, die in der Praxis auftretenden Forderungen weitestgehend zu erfüllen, aber sie sind sowohl in funktioneller als auch insbesondere in fertigungstechnischer Hinsicht noch verbesserungsbedürftig.Although these known switches are suitable for satisfying the requirements that arise in practice as far as possible, they are still in need of improvement both in terms of function and in particular in terms of production technology.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine Weiche der eingangs definierten Art in einer in besonders wirtschaftlich zu fertigenden, einfach zu montierenden und zu justierenden Weise auszubilden und gleichzeitig eine hohe Betriebssicherheit bei problemloser Bedienbarkeit zu gewährleisten.It is therefore an object of the invention to design a switch of the type defined in the introduction in a manner which is particularly economical to manufacture, easy to assemble and adjust, and at the same time to ensure high operational reliability with ease of use.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe nach der Erfindung dadurch, daß das Trägerorgan als die beiden in gleicher Ebene und nebeneinander liegenden Bahnabschnitte untergreifendes Doppelbügelteil ausgebildet ist, das an einer vertikalen Achse gelagert und mittels der Betätigungsanordnung in Richtung der vertikalen Achse anheb- und absenkbar sowie um diese Achse schwenkbar ist, und daß die Enden der jeweiligen Anschlußbahnen beider Spuren mit den Bahnabschnitten formschlüssig und tragend kuppelbar sind.This object is achieved according to the invention in that the carrier member is designed as the two double bracket part engaging under the same plane and adjacent path sections, which is mounted on a vertical axis and can be raised and lowered in the direction of the vertical axis by means of the actuating arrangement and about this axis is pivotable, and that the ends of the respective connecting tracks of both tracks can be positively and supportingly coupled to the track sections.

Diese für solche Gleitschienenbahnen bestimmte Weiche, bei denen die Haken oder Gleiter von Hand befördert werden, gewährleistet ein problemfreies, durch keine Unebenheiten beeinträchtigtes Gleiten der Haken, ist überaus einfach zu betätigen, praktisch fehlbedienungssicher und ermöglicht eine sehr einfache und kostensparende Montage, da diese Weiche als Einheit gefertigt und geliefert werden kann.This switch intended for such slide rail tracks, in which the hooks or glides are transported by hand, ensures problem-free sliding of the hooks, which is not affected by any unevenness, is extremely easy to operate, practically safe against misuse and enables very simple and cost-saving installation, since this switch can be manufactured and delivered as a unit.

Das Doppelbügelteil besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Gußkörper, insbesondere aus Alu- oder Sphäroguß, wodurch sich eine erhebliche Gewichtseinsparung und vor allem auch eine größere Genauigkeit ergibt, die im Vergleich zu bekannten Weichen eine bedeutsame funktionelle Verbesserung erbringt.The double bracket part preferably consists of a cast body, in particular of aluminum or spheroidal cast iron, which results in considerable weight savings and, above all, greater accuracy, which provides a significant functional improvement compared to known switches.

Die die Bahnabschnitte tragenden Bügelteile sind gemäß einer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung im wesentlichen C-förmig ausgebildet, wobei die dem Doppelbügelteil zugeordnete vertikale Achse oberhalb des geradlinigen Bahnabschnittes gelegen und zumindest im wesentlichen mit dessen Mittellinie ausgerichtet ist.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bracket parts carrying the web sections are essentially C-shaped, the vertical axis assigned to the double bracket part being located above the rectilinear web section and being at least substantially aligned with the center line thereof.

Auf diese Weise ergibt sich einerseits ein sehr kompakter, die Fertigung erleichternder Aufbau des Doppelbügelteils und andererseits eine besonders günstige Aufnahme der während des Betriebs auftretenden Belastungen.This results on the one hand in a very compact construction of the double bracket part which facilitates production and on the other hand in a particularly favorable absorption of the loads which occur during operation.

Eine weitere Besonderheit der Erfindung besteht darin, daß der gekrümmte Bahnabschnitt bezüglich der Schwenk- und Hebeachse symmetrisch angeordnet ist, der geradlinige Bahnabschnitt jedoch bezüglich dieser Achse ungleiche Teillängen aufweist. Insbesondere ist dabei einer der beiderseits der Achse gelegenen Bahnabschnittsteile wesentlich kürzer als der andere Bahnabschnittsteil, was es ermöglicht, Weichen sehr kompakt aufeinanderfolgend anzuordnen und beispielsweise alle 500 mm eine Abzweigung vorzusehen.Another special feature of the invention is that the curved path section is arranged symmetrically with respect to the pivot and lifting axis, but the straight path section has unequal partial lengths with respect to this axis. In particular, one of the track section parts located on both sides of the axis is considerably shorter than the other track section part, which makes it possible to arrange switches in very compact succession and, for example, to provide a branch every 500 mm.

Nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung trägt das Doppelbügelteil Verriegelungselemente für die aufgrund der jeweiligen Weichenstellung unterbrochenen Spuren, und diese Verriegelungselemente können unmittelbar an dem Gußkörper angeformt oder in Form separater Teile mit dem Gußkörper verschraubt sein.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the double bracket part carries locking elements for the tracks interrupted due to the respective switch position, and these locking elements can be molded directly onto the cast body or screwed to the cast body in the form of separate parts.

Die Verriegelungselemente sind dabei so ausgestaltet bzw. geformt, daß sie vom Moment des Verschwenkens des Doppelbügelteils bis zum erneuten Einrasten in einer neuen Weichenstellung im Bereich der Enden der an der Weiche ankommenden Bahnen Anschläge bilden, die verhindern, daß Haken, bzw. an den Haken hängende Fleischstücke und dergleichen von den Gleitbahnen rutschen und ggf. unter Gefährdung von Personen zu Boden fallen können. Mit anderen Worten bedeutet dies, daß die Verriegelungselemente die verschiedenen Spuren nur dann frei geben, wenn sich die Weiche ordnungsgemäß in einer ihrer beiden vorgegebenen Endlagen befindet.The locking elements are designed or shaped so that they form stops from the moment of pivoting of the double bracket part until it engages again in a new switch position in the region of the ends of the webs arriving at the switch, which prevent hooks or hooks hanging pieces of meat and the like can slide off the slideways and possibly fall to the ground, endangering people. In other words, this means that the locking elements only release the different tracks when the switch is properly in one of its two predetermined end positions.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Doppelbügelteil über eine Führungshülse an der in einem Tragrahmen fixierten vertikalen Achse gelagert, und dieser Tragrahmen weist Fixieraufnahmen für die freien Enden der wahlweise miteinander zu verbindenden Bahnen auf. An der Führungshülse selbst ist ein Weichenbetätigungshebel angelenkt, der mit Abstand zur Anlenkstelle auf einer tragrahmenfesten Stütze aufliegt. Aufgrund der Fertigung der Weiche als Kompakteinheit von hoher Genauigkeit und der Bereitstellung von wiederum exakt positionierten Anschlußaufnahmen für die zur Weiche führenden Bahnen wird die angestrebte hohe Betriebssicherheit bei einfacher Montage und minimalen Justierungsarbeiten gewährleistet.The double bracket part is expediently mounted via a guide sleeve on the vertical axis fixed in a support frame, and this support frame has fixing receptacles for the free ends of the ver optionally selectively ver binding webs. A switch actuating lever is articulated on the guide sleeve itself, which rests on a support fixed to the supporting frame at a distance from the articulation point. Due to the manufacture of the switch as a compact unit of high accuracy and the provision of precisely positioned connection receptacles for the tracks leading to the switch, the desired high level of operational reliability is ensured with simple assembly and minimal adjustment work.

Da die Weiche nach der Erfindung insbesondere auch für Rohrbahnen mit tragenden Kunststoffauflagen oder Kunststoffeinlagen geeignet ist, entfällt jegliche Schmierung der Gleitbahn, was sich hinsichtlich der zu fordernden Hygiene besonders vorteilhaft auswirkt.Since the switch according to the invention is also particularly suitable for pipe runs with load-bearing plastic supports or plastic inserts, any lubrication of the slide track is omitted, which has a particularly advantageous effect with regard to the hygiene required.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben. Der Erfindung wird nachfolgend unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung beispielsweise erläutert; in der Zeichnung zeigt:Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims. The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing, for example; in the drawing shows:

  • Fig. 1 Eine schematische Draufsicht einer Weichenanordnung nach der Erfindung, undFig. 1 is a schematic plan view of a switch arrangement according to the invention, and
  • Fig. 2 eine Schnittansicht entsprechend der Linie 11-11 in Fig. 1.2 is a sectional view taken along the line 11-11 in Fig. 1st

Die Darstellung nach Fig. 1 zeigt die Weichenanordnung in einer ersten Stellung, in der gegenseitig ausgerichtete Anschlußbahnen 1, 2 über einen geradlinigen Bahnabschnitt 4 der Weiche miteinander verbunden sind, so daß eine durchgehende, geradlinige Spur zur Verfügung steht.1 shows the switch arrangement in a first position, in which mutually aligned connecting tracks 1, 2 are connected to one another via a straight track section 4 of the switch, so that a continuous, straight track is available.

Eine Abzweigspur 3, die im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel rechtwinklig zur durchgehenden Spur verläuft, kann im Falle der Umsteuerung der Weichenanordnung über einen gekrümmten Bahnabschnitt 5 mit der Anschlußbahn 1 verbunden werden.A branch track 3, which in the exemplary embodiment shown is perpendicular to the continuous track, can be connected to the connecting track 1 via a curved track section 5 if the switch arrangement is reversed.

Der geradlinige Bahnabschnitt 4 und der gekrümmte Bahnabschnitt 5 sind - wie insbesondere die Schnittdarstellung gemäß Fig. 2 zeigt an einem sie untergreifenden Doppelbügelteil 6 befestigt, das über ein Hülsenteil 8 an einer vertikalen Achse 7 gelagert und mittels eines Betätigungshebels 9 auf dieser vertikalen Achse 7 verschoben, bzw. angehoben und abgesenkt und außerdem um diese Achse 7 geschwenkt werden kann.The straight-line path section 4 and the curved path section 5 are fastened to a double bracket part 6 which engages underneath them, as is particularly shown in the sectional view according to FIG. 2, which is mounted on a vertical axis 7 via a sleeve part 8 and displaced on this vertical axis 7 by means of an actuating lever 9 , or raised and lowered and can also be pivoted about this axis 7.

Die gesamte Weichenanordnung ist mittels eines Tragrahmens 11 zu einer Einheit zusammengefaßt, so daß die Relativlagen der zusammenwirkenden Bestandteile eindeutig vorgegeben sind und bei der Montage der Weichenanordnung keine aufwendigen und komplizierten Justiervorgänge erforderlich sind.The entire switch arrangement is combined into a unit by means of a support frame 11, so that the relative positions of the interacting components are clearly specified and no complex and complicated adjustment processes are required when assembling the switch arrangement.

Das Anheben und Absenken des Doppelbügelteils 6 wird in einfacher Weise dadurch erreicht, daß der Betätigungshebel 9 - wie wiederum Fig. 2 zeigt - auf einer tragrahmenfesten Stütze 10 aufliegt und damit durch Betätigen des freien Endes dieses Hebels 9 aufgrund der gewählten Hebelverhältnisse mit geringem Kraftaufwand eine schnelle und problemfreie Weichenumstellung durchgeführt werden kann.The lifting and lowering of the double bracket part 6 is achieved in a simple manner in that the actuating lever 9 - as again shown in FIG. 2 - rests on a support 10 fixed to the supporting frame and thus by operating the free end of this lever 9 due to the selected lever ratios with little effort fast and problem-free switchover can be carried out.

Das Doppelbügelteil 6, das vorzugsweise aus einem Gußkörper, insbesondere aus Alu- oder Sphäroguß besteht, ermöglicht eine sehr exakte Positionierung der Bahnabschnitte 4, 5. Dazu weisen die beiden Bügelteile 12, 13 vorzugsweise der Form der Bahnabschnitte 4, 5 angepaßte Auflager 18 auf, die an den freien Schenkelteilen der im wesentlichen C-förmigen Bügelteile 12, 13 ausgebildet sind. Die unmittelbare Fixierung der Bahnabschnitte 4, 5 an den Bügelteilen 12, 13 kann durch Verschrauben oder auch durch Verschweißen erfolgen, wobei diejeweilige Befestigungsart auch von der Wahl des Materials für das Doppelbügelteil 6 abhängig ist.The double bracket part 6, which preferably consists of a cast body, in particular of aluminum or spheroidal cast iron, enables the web sections 4, 5 to be positioned very precisely. For this purpose, the two bracket parts 12, 13 preferably have supports 18 which are adapted to the shape of the web sections 4, 5, which are formed on the free leg parts of the substantially C-shaped bracket parts 12, 13. The web sections 4, 5 can be directly fixed to the bracket parts 12, 13 by screwing or also by welding, the respective type of fastening also being dependent on the choice of material for the double bracket part 6.

Die Auflager 18 liegen bezüglich der vertikalen Achse 7 symmetrisch und gewährleisten eine optimale Abstützung des jeweiligen Bahnabschnittes in dessen aktiver Lage.The supports 18 are symmetrical with respect to the vertical axis 7 and ensure optimal support of the respective web section in its active position.

Die Enden der Bahnabschnitte 4, 5 und die zugehörigen Enden der Anschlußbahnen 1, 2, 3 weisen jeweils einen Schrägschnitt 15 auf, wodurch sich auf jeder Spur problemfreie Übergänge ergeben, die ein unbehindertes Gleiten der Haken sicherstellen.The ends of the track sections 4, 5 and the associated ends of the connecting tracks 1, 2, 3 each have an oblique cut 15, which results in problem-free transitions on each track, which ensure unhindered sliding of the hooks.

In den rohrförmigen Anschlußbahnen 1, 2, 3 sind passend eingesetzte Trägerelemente 14 fixiert, die etwas über die Rohrenden vorstehen und jeweils ein Auflager für die an ihrer Unterseite entsprechende Ausnehmungen 19 aufweisenden Bahnabschnitte 4, 5 bilden.In the tubular connecting tracks 1, 2, 3, appropriately inserted support elements 14 are fixed, which protrude somewhat above the pipe ends and each form a support for the track sections 4, 5 having corresponding recesses 19 on their underside.

Diese Trägerelemente 14 stellen nicht nur einen absolut ebenen und auch im Belastungsfall zu keinerlei Absenkung neigenden Übergang zwischen den Anschlußbahnen 1, 2, 3 und den Bahnabschnitten 4, 5 sicher, sondern sie bilden im Falle der Weichenumstellung gleichzeitig Führungsorgane, die während des Absenkens des Doppelbügelteils 6 Zentrierfunktion übernehmen.These support elements 14 not only ensure an absolutely flat transition between the connecting tracks 1, 2, 3 and the track sections 4, 5, which also tends not to drop in the event of a load, but in the case of switch changeover they also form guide members which during the lowering of the double bracket part 6 Take over the centering function.

Das Doppelbügelteil 6 trägt auch Verriegelungselemente 16, 17, die sicherstellen, daß auf den bedingt durch die jeweilige Weichenstellung unterbrochenen Spuren ankommende Haken, an denen Fleischstücke und dergleichen hängen, nicht zu Boden fallen können. Diese Verriegelungselemente 16, 17 sind dabei so ausgebildet und dimensioniert, daß sowohl während des Weichenumstellvorgangs als auch nach erfolgter Umstellung im Bereich des Endes einer jeweils unterbrochenen Spur ein einen Bestandteil des Verriegelungselementes bildender Anschlag für evtl. ankommende Haken gelegen ist.The double bracket part 6 also carries locking elements 16, 17, which ensure that arriving on the tracks interrupted by the respective switch position, hooks on which pieces of meat and the like hang cannot fall to the ground. These locking elements 16, 17 are designed and dimensioned such that a stop forming part of the locking element for possibly arriving hooks is located both during the switch changeover process and after the changeover in the region of the end of a broken track.

Die Fig. 1 und 2 zeigen beispielsweise, daß das mit dem Bügelteil 13 verbundene Verriegelungselement 17 im Bereich des Endes der Spur 3 gelegen und so ausgebildet ist, daß im Falle der Umstellung der Weiche dieses Verriegelungselement 17 solange seine Blockierfunktion ausübt bis der gekrümmte Bahnabschnitt 5 in Kupplungsposition gelangt und damit die Gefahr des Herabfallens von Haken beseitigt ist.1 and 2 show, for example, that the locking element 17 connected to the bracket part 13 is located in the region of the end of the track 3 and is designed such that in the event of the switch being changed, this locking element 17 continues its blocking function until the curved track section 5 comes into coupling position and thus the risk of hooks falling off is eliminated.

Das Verriegelungselement 17' erfüllt die Funktion, die das Element 17 bezüglich des Bahnabschnitts 3 besitzt, bezüglich des Bahnabschnitts 2. Das Verriegelungselement 16 bzw. ein zu ihm symmetrisch angeordnetes, in der Zeichnung nicht dargestelltes Element entfaltet seine Blokkierfunkton während der Weichenumstellung in analoger Weise.The locking element 17 'fulfills the function that the element 17 has with respect to the track section 3, with respect to the track section 2. The locking element 16 or an element arranged symmetrically to it, not shown in the drawing, unfolds its block kierfunkton during the switch change in an analogous manner.

Die Verriegelungselemente 16, 17 können unmittelbar an das Doppelbügelteil 6 angeformt sein, aber es ist wie in der Zeichnung gezeigt auch möglich, diese Verriegelungselemente mit dem Doppelbügelteil zu verschrauben, was den Vorteil hat, daß entsprechend dem jeweiligen Weichentyp nur die in dem jeweiligen speziellen Fall benötigten Verriegelungselemente angebracht werden müssen.The locking elements 16, 17 can be formed directly on the double bracket part 6, but it is also possible, as shown in the drawing, to screw these locking elements to the double bracket part, which has the advantage that, depending on the type of switch, only those in the particular case required locking elements must be attached.

Die beschriebene Weiche gestattet es, die Vorteile einer problemfreien und hinsichtlich der Justierung absolut unproblematischen Montage mit hoher Präzision, Betriebssicherheit und einfacher Bedienbarkeit zu vereinen und ermöglicht es ferner, aufgrund ihrer Kompaktheit Abzweigungen eng benachbart vorzusehen, was in der praxis ebenfalls von Bedeutung ist.The switch described allows the advantages of a problem-free and absolutely unproblematic installation with high precision, operational safety and ease of use to be combined and also makes it possible to provide branches in close proximity due to their compactness, which is also important in practice.

Claims (12)

1. Points arrangement for a slide rail system, in particular for a tubular rail system provided with a supporting plastic layer or plastic insert along which the sliders or hooks for transporting loads, in particular animal halves, pieces of meat and the like are movable, the points arrangement comprising a pivotally mounted support member (6) for a straight rail section (4) and a curved rail section (5) and an actuating arrangement (9) for pivoting the support member between a first and a second operating position, with the straight line rail section (4) being coupled in a first operating position with the through going track (1,2) and wherein the curved rail section (5) is coupled in the second operating position with the branch track (3) which extends at a predeterminable angle to the throughgoing track, characterized in that the support member is formed as a double bow part (6) which engages beneath the two rail sections (4,5) which lie alongside one another in the same plane, with the double bow part being journalled at a vertical axle (7) and being liftable and lowerable in the direction of the vertical axle (7) by means of the actuating arrangement (9) and also being pivotable about this axle (7), and in that the ends of the respective connection rails (1,2,3) of the two tracks can be coupled in form matched and supporting manner to the track sections (4,5).
2. Points arrangement in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the bow parts (12,13) carrying the rail sections (4,5) are essentially C-shaped and engage beneath the rail sections (4,5) from the same side in each case.
3. Points arrangement in accordance with claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that a vertical axle (7) associated with the double bow part (6) is disposed above the straight line track section (4) and is at least substantially aligned with its center line.
4. Points arrangement in accordance with claim 3, characterized in that the curved rail section (5) is symmetrically arranged relative to the pivoting and lifting axle (7), the straight line rail section (4) however having dissimilar length portions relative to this axle (7).
5. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the double bow part (6) comprises a cast body, in particular of aluminium or nodular cast iron.
6. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the double bow part (6) carries blocking elements (16,17) for the tracks which are interrupted as a result of the particular position of the points arrangement.
7. Points arrangement in accordance with claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that the blocking elements (16,17) are screwed to or formed on the cast body (6).
8. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ends of the rail sections (4,5) and the associated ends of the connection tracks (1,2,3) are cut obliquely and in that support elements (14) are fixed in the connection tracks which respectively have a support for the rail sections (4, 5) which have corresponding cut-outs at their lower side.
9. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the double bow part (6) is journalled via a guide sleeve (8) on the vertical axle (7) which is fixed in a support frame (11); and in that this support frame has fixing mounts for the free ends of the tracks (1,2,3) which are to be selectively connected together, 10. Points arrangement in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that a points actuating lever (9) is pivotally mounted on the guide sleeve (8) and lies spaced apart from the point of pivoting on a support (10) fixed relative to the frame.
11. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that each bow part (12,13) has a centering support (18) which is matched to the shape of the particular tube section (4,5).
12. Points arrangement in accordance with one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that means are provided for pneumatically or hydraulically controlling the lifting and pivoting movements of the double bow part (6).
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