EP0284928A2 - Rail track centering apparatus for raising and lowering station in electric suspended track - Google Patents

Rail track centering apparatus for raising and lowering station in electric suspended track Download PDF

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EP0284928A2
EP0284928A2 EP88104385A EP88104385A EP0284928A2 EP 0284928 A2 EP0284928 A2 EP 0284928A2 EP 88104385 A EP88104385 A EP 88104385A EP 88104385 A EP88104385 A EP 88104385A EP 0284928 A2 EP0284928 A2 EP 0284928A2
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  • the invention relates to a device for centering rails for lifting and lowering stations in overhead monorails.
  • Version c leads to strong horizontal forces when the conical centering bolts are extended in the direction of the running rail if a height offset has to be compensated for. In order to be able to absorb these horizontal forces, complex reinforcements for the suspensions of the centering blocks and a reinforced steel structure are required.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a centering device which enables rapid centering with simple control without the occurrence of horizontal forces in the direction of the track.
  • the overhead conveyor runs on rails 1a, 1b, which are fastened to a steel structure 2a, 2b by means of brackets 3a, 3b.
  • these running tracks are designed in an upright double T shape, as can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • other shapes of the running tracks can also be used.
  • a problem with such monorails arises when a vertical climb has to be overcome, e.g. B. to be continued on another floor without sufficient space for an incline ramp, for. B. in the form of a loop is available.
  • a lifting and lowering station according to FIG. 1 is used.
  • This is constructed as follows: A track piece 9 is attached to a lift carriage 4. This lift carriage 4 can be moved vertically. The devices for achieving this movement are not shown in FIG. 1.
  • a monorail vehicle that has been driven onto this track piece 9 can be transported vertically between different floors.
  • the overhead railway vehicle is moved up and down on the movable track piece 9 from tracks 1a, 1b which openly end on each floor.
  • a centering block 5a, 5b is attached to the brackets 3a, 3b on the side facing the movable track piece 9 at a suitable distance from the movable track piece 9.
  • Each of these centering blocks 5a, 5b has, on the side facing the movable track piece 9, a groove 6 which runs from top to bottom and has two extensions 7, 8. This groove 6 is chamfered at its ends.
  • the lateral extensions 7, 8 lie opposite one another, but are offset in height from one another, so that the extension 8 on the side of the running rail 1 a is lower than the extension 7 on the side facing away from the running rail 1 a.
  • the two extensions 7, 8 overlap in height. They have flat soles and rounded shoulders.
  • the centering block 5a can consist of one piece, the groove 6 and its extensions 7, 8 then z. B. can be milled or spark eroded. From a manufacturing point of view it makes more sense to build the centering block 5a from two individual parts, which are attached to the bracket 3a at the correct distance, e.g. B. be screwed or welded. This has the further advantage that the two individual parts can have the same shape, since the centering block 5a can be constructed point-symmetrically.
  • the centering block 5b it only has to be constructed in mirror image, ie. that is, the extension on the rail side must also be lower than the extension on the side remote from the rail 1b.
  • centering blocks 5a, 5b from two individual parts has the additional advantage that both centering blocks 5a, 5b can be assembled from identical parts.
  • the shaft 11 is driven by an electric motor 12 with a reduction gear, which is attached to the lift carriage 4.
  • an electric motor 12 with a reduction gear, which is attached to the lift carriage 4.
  • other drive devices can also be used.
  • a centering piece 10 is flanged to each of the two ends of the shaft.
  • the centering piece 10 is shown in cross section in FIGS. 2 and 3. It has an elongated, round shape with flat long sides and round narrow sides.
  • the centering pieces 10 can be rotated about their central axis by the shaft 11. They are of such a length and are mounted in such a way that they protrude into the respective centering blocks when retracted (as shown in FIG. 1).
  • the centering device described above works as follows. In the centered state, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the centering pieces 10 rest with their narrow sides on the soles of the extensions 7, 8, whereby an exact positioning is achieved horizontally across the direction of the running track, and at the same time the centering piece 10 lies in each case with an opposite part of its opposite longitudinal sides on the respective shoulders of the extensions 7, 8, which ensures exact positioning in the vertical direction. This can be seen particularly well in FIG. 3.
  • the centering piece 10 is brought from the position shown in FIG. 3 by rotating 90 ° clockwise into the position shown in FIG. Now the centering piece is vertical, and the lift carriage 4 can be moved up or down as desired, since the centering piece 10 is now vertically free in the continuous groove 6 is mobile.
  • the lift carriage 4 is now moved to another floor.
  • the bevels at the ends of the groove 6 make it possible to compensate for any misalignment in the horizontal direction transverse to the direction of the running rails.
  • the lift carriage 4 is now approximately stopped in its new position.
  • the centering piece 10 now protrudes again, as shown in Figure 2, in a centering block. To achieve exact centering, the centering piece is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise. The centering piece 10 thus comes into contact again with its narrow sides on the soles of the extensions 7, 8, and at the same time it comes into contact with an opposite part of its opposite longitudinal sides on the respective shoulders of the extensions 7, 8. The lift carriage is thus positioned again, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. With this procedure, a positioning error of several mm can be compensated.
  • centering in the centering block 5b takes place in the same way at the same time.
  • the centering piece 10 is introduced into the centering block 5a by a lateral extension instead of through a groove 6.
  • the cutouts in the centering blocks can be designed differently and more simply.
  • the centering blocks can be attached to the movable track section 9, and for this the rotatable centering pieces must be attached to the fixed tracks 1a, 1b.
  • the positioning process can of course also be used for a sliding station with horizontally movable lift slides

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The present invention refers to a device for the centering of a movable rail section relative to a stationary rail section of an overhead trolley conveyor, notably a lifting station of a trolley conveyor. There is at least one centering body attached to the stationary or to the movable rail section. The centering body has a recess. At the movable rail section and at the stationary rail section, respectively, a centering piece is provided which can be moved into the recess. The centering piece can be rotated within the recess about an axis which extends in the direction of the rail so that it comes into engagement with at least one of the walls of the recess.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Laufschienen­zentrierung für Hub- und Senkstationen bei Elektrohänge­bahnen.The invention relates to a device for centering rails for lifting and lowering stations in overhead monorails.

Hierbei sind bisher einerseits Verriegelungs- und Zen­triervorrichtungen für gegeneinander quer bewegliche Hän­gefahrbahnen, Z.B. aus DE-AS 23 19 614, bekannt.So far, on the one hand, locking and centering devices for mutually transversely moving overhead tracks, e.g. from DE-AS 23 19 614 known.

Andererseits sind für die Zentrierung von vertikal beweg­baren Laufschienen folgende Lösungen bekannt:

  • a) Zentrierung durch Überhub, Verdrehung des Aufsetzbol­zens und Aufsetzen auf die Zentrierlager;
  • b) Zentrierung durch Überhub, Ausfahren des Aufsetzbolzens in Laufschienenrichtung uind Aufsetzen auf die Zen­trierlager;
  • c) Zentrierung durch Ausfahren der kegelförmigen Zentrier­bolzen in Laufschienenrichtung.
On the other hand, the following solutions are known for the centering of vertically movable tracks:
  • a) centering by overstroke, turning the mounting bolt and mounting on the centering bearing;
  • b) centering by overstroke, extension of the mounting bolt in the direction of the track and mounting on the centering bearing;
  • c) Centering by extending the conical centering bolts in the direction of the track.

Die Nachteile dieser Lösungen liegen darin, daß bei den Ausfuhrungen a) und b) ein Überhub notwendig ist. Dieser erfordert eine wesentlich aufwendigere Steuerung und be­nötigt mehr Zeit.The disadvantages of these solutions are that an overstroke is necessary for versions a) and b). This requires a much more complex control and takes more time.

Ausführung c) führt zu starken Horizontalkräften beim Aus­fahren der kegelförmigen Zentrierbolzen in Laufschienen­richtung, wenn ein Höhenversatz ausgeglichen werden muß. Um diese Horizontalkräfte aufnehmen zu können, sind auf­wendige Versteifungen für die Aufhängungen der Zentrier­klötze sowie ein verstärkter Stahlbau erforderlich.Version c) leads to strong horizontal forces when the conical centering bolts are extended in the direction of the running rail if a height offset has to be compensated for. In order to be able to absorb these horizontal forces, complex reinforcements for the suspensions of the centering blocks and a reinforced steel structure are required.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es somit, eine Zentriervorrich­tung zu schaffen, die eine schnelle Zentrierung bei einfa­cher Steuerung ohne das Auftreten von Horizontalkräften in Laufschienenrichtung ermöglicht.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a centering device which enables rapid centering with simple control without the occurrence of horizontal forces in the direction of the track.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Zeichnungen nä­her erläutert. Es zeigen

  • Figur 1 eine Vorderansicht einer Ausführungsform der er­findungsgemäßen Zentriervorrichtung;
  • Figur 2 den Schnitt A-B der Figur 1 in einer ersten Ar­beitsposition;
  • Figur 3 den Schnitt A-B der Figur 1 in einer zweiten Ar­beitsposition.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to drawings. Show it
  • Figure 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the centering device according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 shows the section AB of Figure 1 in a first working position;
  • Figure 3 shows the section AB of Figure 1 in a second working position.

Im folgenden soll eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Er­findung anhand der Figuren 1 bis 3 beschrieben werden.A preferred embodiment of the invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

Die Hängebahn fährt auf Laufschienen 1a, 1b, welche an einem Stahlbau 2a, 2b mittels Bügeln 3a, 3b befestigt sind. Im vorliegenden Aufbau sind diese Laufschienen in einer aufrecht stehenden Doppel-T-Form ausgebildet, wie in Figur 2 und 3 erkennbar. Aber auch andere Formen der Lauf­schienen können verwendet werden.The overhead conveyor runs on rails 1a, 1b, which are fastened to a steel structure 2a, 2b by means of brackets 3a, 3b. In the present construction, these running tracks are designed in an upright double T shape, as can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3. However, other shapes of the running tracks can also be used.

Ein Problem solcher Hängebahnen entsteht, wenn ein senk­rechter Anstieg überwunden werden muß, wenn also z. B. in einem anderen Stockwerk weitergefahren werden soll, ohne daß ausreichend Platz für eine Steigungsrampe, z. B. in Form einer Schleife, zur Verfügung steht.A problem with such monorails arises when a vertical climb has to be overcome, e.g. B. to be continued on another floor without sufficient space for an incline ramp, for. B. in the form of a loop is available.

In diesem Falle verwendet man eine Hub- und Senkstation gemäß Figur 1. Diese ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: Ein Laufschienenstuck 9 ist an einem Liftschlitten 4 befe­stigt. Dieser Liftschlitten 4 kann senkrecht bewegt wer­den. Die Vorrichtungen zur Erzielung dieser Bewegung sind in Figur 1 nicht dargestellt. Durch dieses senkrecht be­wegbare Laufschienenstück 9 kann ein Hängebahnfahrzeug, das auf dieses Laufschienenstück 9 gefahren wurde, senk­recht zwischen verschiedenen Stockwerken transportiert werden.In this case, a lifting and lowering station according to FIG. 1 is used. This is constructed as follows: A track piece 9 is attached to a lift carriage 4. This lift carriage 4 can be moved vertically. The devices for achieving this movement are not shown in FIG. 1. By means of this vertically movable track piece 9, a monorail vehicle that has been driven onto this track piece 9 can be transported vertically between different floors.

Das Auf- und Abfahren des Hängebahnfahrzeuges auf das be­wegliche Laufschienenstuck 9 erfolgt von an jedem Stock­werk offen endenden Laufschienen 1a, 1b aus. Dabei stellt sich das Problem, daß das bewegbare Laufschienenstuck 9 senkrecht und quer zur Laufschienenrichtung der Laufschie­nen 1a, 1b exakt zu diesen positioniert sein muß, um ein störungsfreies und sicheres Überfahren des Hängebahnfahr­zeuges zu gewährleisten.The overhead railway vehicle is moved up and down on the movable track piece 9 from tracks 1a, 1b which openly end on each floor. The problem arises that the movable track piece 9 must be positioned exactly perpendicular to and perpendicular to the direction of the track of the tracks 1a, 1b in order to ensure trouble-free and safe driving over the monorail vehicle.

In Figur 1 sind die weiteren Laufschienenenden weggelas­sen, um die Zeichnung nicht unnötig zu komplizieren.In Figure 1, the other rail ends are omitted so as not to unnecessarily complicate the drawing.

In dieser bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist an den Bügeln 3a, 3b auf der dem bewegbaren Laufschienenstück 9 zugewandten Seite jeweils ein Zentrierklotz 5a, 5b in einem passenden Abstand zu dem bewegbaren Laufschienen­stück 9 befestigt. Jeder dieser Zentrierklötze 5a, 5b weist auf der dem bewegbaren Laufschienenstück 9 zugewand­ten Seite eine von oben nach unten durchlaufende Nut 6 mit zwei Erweiterungen 7, 8 auf. Diese Nut 6 ist an ihren En­den abgeschrägt. Die seitlichen Erweiterungen 7, 8 liegen einander gegenüber, sind aber in der Höhe gegeneinander versetzt, so daß die Erweiterung 8 auf der Seite der Lauf­schiene 1a tiefer liegt als die Erweiterung 7 auf der der Laufschiene 1a abgewandten Seite. Die beiden Erweiterungen 7, 8 überlappen in der Höhe. Sie weisen ebene Sohlen und abgerundete Schultern auf. Der Zentrierklotz 5a kann aus einem Stück bestehen, wobei die Nut 6 und ihre Erweiterun­gen 7, 8 dann z. B. ausgefräst oder funkenerodiert werden können. Fertigungstechnisch sinnvoller ist es jedoch, den Zentrierklotz 5a aus zwei Einzelteilen aufzubauen, die im richtigen Abstand am Bügel 3a befestigt, z. B. ange­schraubt oder angeschweißt werden. Dies hat den weiteren Vorteil, daß die beiden Einzelteile die gleiche Form auf­weisen können, da der Zentrierklotz 5a punktsymmetrisch aufgebaut sein kann.In this preferred embodiment of the invention, a centering block 5a, 5b is attached to the brackets 3a, 3b on the side facing the movable track piece 9 at a suitable distance from the movable track piece 9. Each of these centering blocks 5a, 5b has, on the side facing the movable track piece 9, a groove 6 which runs from top to bottom and has two extensions 7, 8. This groove 6 is chamfered at its ends. The lateral extensions 7, 8 lie opposite one another, but are offset in height from one another, so that the extension 8 on the side of the running rail 1 a is lower than the extension 7 on the side facing away from the running rail 1 a. The two extensions 7, 8 overlap in height. They have flat soles and rounded shoulders. The centering block 5a can consist of one piece, the groove 6 and its extensions 7, 8 then z. B. can be milled or spark eroded. From a manufacturing point of view it makes more sense to build the centering block 5a from two individual parts, which are attached to the bracket 3a at the correct distance, e.g. B. be screwed or welded. This has the further advantage that the two individual parts can have the same shape, since the centering block 5a can be constructed point-symmetrically.

Für den Aufbau des Zentrierklotzes 5b gilt dasselbe, er muß lediglich spiegelbildlich aufgebildet sein, d. h., auch bei ihm muß die Erweiterung auf der Laufschienenseite tiefer liegen als die Erweiterung auf der der Laufschiene 1b abgewandten Seite.The same applies to the construction of the centering block 5b, it only has to be constructed in mirror image, ie. that is, the extension on the rail side must also be lower than the extension on the side remote from the rail 1b.

Der Aufbau der Zentrierklötze 5a, 5b aus zwei Einzelteilen bringt den zusätzlichen Vorteil, daß beide Zentrierklötze 5a, 5b aus gleichgeformten Einzelteilen zusammengesetzt werden können.The construction of the centering blocks 5a, 5b from two individual parts has the additional advantage that both centering blocks 5a, 5b can be assembled from identical parts.

Wir wenden uns nun dem am Liftschlitten 4 befindlichen Teil der Zentriervorrichtung zu. Dieser besteht aus einer parallel zu dem bewegbaren Laufschienenstück 9 verlaufen­den, drehbar gelagerten Welle 11. Sie ist auf der Vor­derseite des bewegbaren Laufschienenstücks 9 angebracht.We now turn to the part of the centering device located on the lift carriage 4. This consists of a rotatably mounted shaft 11 that runs parallel to the movable track piece 9. It is attached to the front of the movable track piece 9.

Die Welle 11 wird von einem Elektromotor 12 mit Unterset­zungsgetriebe angetrieben, der am Liftschlitten 4 befe­stigt ist. Selbstverständlich können auch andere Antriebs­vorrichtungen verwendet werden.The shaft 11 is driven by an electric motor 12 with a reduction gear, which is attached to the lift carriage 4. Of course, other drive devices can also be used.

An den beiden Enden der Welle ist jeweils ein Zentrier­stück 10 angeflanscht. Das Zentrierstück 10 ist in den Fi­guren 2 und 3 jeweils im Querschnitt gezeigt. Es weist eine länglich-runde Form mit ebenen Längsseiten und runden Schmalseiten auf.A centering piece 10 is flanged to each of the two ends of the shaft. The centering piece 10 is shown in cross section in FIGS. 2 and 3. It has an elongated, round shape with flat long sides and round narrow sides.

Die Zentrierstücke 10 können durch die Welle 11 um ihre Mittelachse gedreht werden. Sie weisen eine solche Länge auf und sind so angebracht, daß sie im eingefahrenen Zu­stand (wie in Figur 1 dargestellt) in die jeweiligen Zen­trierklötze hineinragen.The centering pieces 10 can be rotated about their central axis by the shaft 11. They are of such a length and are mounted in such a way that they protrude into the respective centering blocks when retracted (as shown in FIG. 1).

Die oben beschriebene Zentriervorrichtung arbeitet folgen­dermaßen. Im zentrierten Zustand, wie er in den Figuren 1 und 3 dargestellt ist, liegen die Zentrierstucke 10 mit ihren Schmalseiten auf den Sohlen der Erweiterungen 7, 8 an, wodurch eine exakte Positionierung waagerecht quer zur Laufschienenrichtung erzielt wird, und gleichzeitig liegt das Zentrierstuck 10 jeweils mit einem entgegengesetzten Teil seiner gegenüberliegenden Längsseiten an den jeweili­gen Schultern der Erweiterungen 7, 8 an, wodurch eine ex­akte Positionierung in senkrechter Richtung gewährleistet wird. Dies ist in Figur 3 besonders gut erkennbar.The centering device described above works as follows. In the centered state, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the centering pieces 10 rest with their narrow sides on the soles of the extensions 7, 8, whereby an exact positioning is achieved horizontally across the direction of the running track, and at the same time the centering piece 10 lies in each case with an opposite part of its opposite longitudinal sides on the respective shoulders of the extensions 7, 8, which ensures exact positioning in the vertical direction. This can be seen particularly well in FIG. 3.

Wenn der Liftschlitten 4 in ein anderes Stockwerk gefahren werden soll, muß die Zentrierung gelöst werden. Dazu wird das Zentrierstuck 10 aus der in Figur 3 dargestellten Po­sition durch Drehung um 90° im Uhrzeigersinn in die in Fi­gur 2 dargestellte Position gebracht. Nun steht das Zen­trierstück senkrecht, und der Liftschlitten 4 kann belie­big nach oben oder unten bewegt werden, da das Zentrier­stuck 10 jetzt in der durchlaufenden Nut 6 senkrecht frei beweglich ist. Der Liftschlitten 4 wird jetzt in ein ande­res Stockwerk gefahren. Dort trifft das immer noch senk­recht stehende Zentrierstück 10 in die Nut 6 des dortigen Zentrierklotzes. Die Abschrägungen an den Enden der Nut 6 erlauben den Ausgleich eines eventuellen Versatzes in waa­gerechter Richtung quer zu der Laufschienenrichtung. Der Liftschlitten 4 wird nun annähernd in seiner neuen Positi­on angehalten. Das Zentrierstück 10 ragt nun wieder, wie in Figur 2 dargestellt, in einen Zentrierklotz. Um die ge­naue Zentrierung zu erzielen, wird das Zentrierstück um 90° entgegen dem Uhrzeigersinn gedreht. Damit kommt das Zentrierstück 10 wieder mit seinen Schmalseiten auf den Sohlen der Erweiterungen 7, 8 in Anlage, und gleichzeitig kommt es mit einem jeweils entgegengesetzten Teil seiner gegenüberliegenden Längsseiten an den jeweiligen Schultern der Erweiterungen 7, 8 in Anlage. Der Liftschlitten ist damit wieder, wie in Figur 1 und 3 gezeigt, positioniert. Mit dieser Vorgehensweise kann ein Positionierfehler von etlichen mm ausgeglichen werden.If the lift carriage 4 is to be moved to another floor, the centering must be released. For this purpose, the centering piece 10 is brought from the position shown in FIG. 3 by rotating 90 ° clockwise into the position shown in FIG. Now the centering piece is vertical, and the lift carriage 4 can be moved up or down as desired, since the centering piece 10 is now vertically free in the continuous groove 6 is mobile. The lift carriage 4 is now moved to another floor. There the centering piece 10, which is still standing vertically, hits the groove 6 of the centering block there. The bevels at the ends of the groove 6 make it possible to compensate for any misalignment in the horizontal direction transverse to the direction of the running rails. The lift carriage 4 is now approximately stopped in its new position. The centering piece 10 now protrudes again, as shown in Figure 2, in a centering block. To achieve exact centering, the centering piece is rotated 90 ° counterclockwise. The centering piece 10 thus comes into contact again with its narrow sides on the soles of the extensions 7, 8, and at the same time it comes into contact with an opposite part of its opposite longitudinal sides on the respective shoulders of the extensions 7, 8. The lift carriage is thus positioned again, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. With this procedure, a positioning error of several mm can be compensated.

Aus diesem Bewegungsablauf ergibt sich auch die Vorschrift für die Abmessung der Erweiterungen 7, 8. Sie müssen um die Breite der Schmalseiten des Zentrierstucks 10 überlap­pen, der Abstand der Sohlen der beiden Erweiterungen 7, 8 muß der Breite der Längsseiten des Zentrierstucks 10 ent­sprechen, und die Länge der Erweiterungen 7, 8 muß minde­stens so groß sein, daß das Zentrierstuck 10 auch bei dem größtzulässigen Versatz gedreht werden kann.From this sequence of movements also results the regulation for the dimensions of the extensions 7, 8. They must overlap by the width of the narrow sides of the centering piece 10, the distance between the soles of the two extensions 7, 8 must correspond to the width of the long sides of the centering piece 10, and the length of the extensions 7, 8 must be at least so large that the centering piece 10 can also be rotated at the maximum permissible offset.

Am anderen Ende des bewegbaren Laufschienenabschnittes 9 erfolgt gleichzeitig auf die gleiche Weise eine Zentrie­rung in dem Zentrierklotz 5b.At the other end of the movable track section 9, centering in the centering block 5b takes place in the same way at the same time.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird das Zentrierstück 10 statt durch eine Nut 6 durch seitliches Ausfahren in den Zentrierklotz 5a eingebracht.In a further embodiment of the invention, the centering piece 10 is introduced into the centering block 5a by a lateral extension instead of through a groove 6.

Sofern nur eine Positionierung im Hinblick auf eine Achse gewünscht wird, können die Aussparungen in den Zentrier­klötzen anders und einfacher gestaltet werden.If only one positioning with regard to an axis is desired, the cutouts in the centering blocks can be designed differently and more simply.

Es kann genügen, nur an einem Ende des bewegbaren Lauf­schienenabschnitts 9 eine Zentriervorrichtung vorzusehen.It may be sufficient to provide a centering device only at one end of the movable track section 9.

Die Zentrierklötze können an dem bewegbaren Laufschienen­abschnitt 9 angebracht werden, und dafür müssen die dreh­baren Zentrierstücke an den feststehenden Laufschienen 1a, 1b angebracht sein.The centering blocks can be attached to the movable track section 9, and for this the rotatable centering pieces must be attached to the fixed tracks 1a, 1b.

Das Positionierverfahren kann naturlich auch bei einer Verschiebestation mit horizontal bewegbaren Liftschlitten angewendet werdenThe positioning process can of course also be used for a sliding station with horizontally movable lift slides

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1. Vorrichtung zur Zentrierung eines bewegbaren Lauf­schienenabschnitts relativ zu einem stationären Laufschie­nenabschnitt einer Hängebahn, insbesondere in einer Hub- ­und Senkstation, mit mindestens einem am stationären oder bewegbaren Laufschienenabschnitt befestigten Zentrierklotz mit einer Ausnehmung und einem am bewegbaren bzw. statio­nären Laufschienenabschnitt gelagerten und in die Ausneh­mung bewegbaren Zentrierstück, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Zen­trierstück (10) innerhalb der Ausnehmung (6) um eine in Laufschienenrichtung verlaufende Achse drehbar ist und da­durch in Anlage an mindestens einer Wand der Ausnehmung bringbar ist.1. Device for centering a movable track section relative to a stationary track section of a monorail, in particular in a lifting and lowering station, with at least one centering block fastened to the stationary or movable track section with a recess and a bearing mounted on the movable or stationary track section and into the recess Movable centering piece, characterized in that the centering piece (10) can be rotated within the recess (6) about an axis running in the direction of the running rail and can thereby be brought into contact with at least one wall of the recess. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß der Zentrierklotz (5a) eine Nut (6) aufweist, durch die das Zentrierstück durch die Bewegung des beweg­baren Laufschienenabschnitts (9) in die Ausnehmung einge­bracht wird.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the centering block (5a) has a groove (6) through which the centering piece is introduced into the recess by the movement of the movable track section (9). 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß die Nut (6) durchlaufend ausgeführt ist, so daß das Zentrierstück (10) von beiden Seiten eingebracht wer­den kann.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the groove (6) is continuous, so that the centering piece (10) can be introduced from both sides. 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß das Zentrierstück (10) eine länglich-runde Form aufweist und mittig drehbar gelagert ist.4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the centering piece (10) has an elongated-round shape and is rotatably mounted in the center. 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß die Ausnehmung gegeneinander versetzte, überlap­pende, seitliche Erweiterungen (7, 8) aufweist, deren Größe so gewählt ist, daß das Zentrierstück (10) beim Ver­drehen mit seinen Schmalseiten genau an den beiden Seiten­wänden der Erweiterungen (7, 8) anliegt, während es gleichzeitig mit seinen Längsseiten an den beiden Schul­tern, die durch die Erweiterungen (7, 8) gebildet werden, anliegt und somit horizontal und vertikal formschlüssig in Anlage kommt.5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the recess offset from one another, overlapping, lateral extensions (7, 8), the size of which is selected so that the centering piece (10) when twisting with its narrow sides exactly on the two side walls of the Extensions (7, 8) is present, while at the same time with its long sides on the two shoulders, which are formed by the extensions (7, 8), and thus comes into horizontal and vertical positive engagement. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeich­net, daß an dem bewegbaren Laufschienenabschnitt (9) an jedem Ende ein Zentrierstück (10) vorgesehen ist und beide Zentrierstücke durch eine gemeinsame Welle (11) drehbar sind.6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that on the movable track section (9) at each end a centering piece (10) is provided and both centering pieces are rotatable by a common shaft (11).
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