EP0396578A1 - Device and process for interchanging wheelsets on rail vehicles. - Google Patents
Device and process for interchanging wheelsets on rail vehicles.Info
- Publication number
- EP0396578A1 EP0396578A1 EP89900119A EP89900119A EP0396578A1 EP 0396578 A1 EP0396578 A1 EP 0396578A1 EP 89900119 A EP89900119 A EP 89900119A EP 89900119 A EP89900119 A EP 89900119A EP 0396578 A1 EP0396578 A1 EP 0396578A1
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- Prior art keywords
- track
- wheel
- wheel set
- lifting
- undercarriage
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B61—RAILWAYS
- B61K—AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR RAILWAYS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B61K5/00—Apparatus for placing vehicles on the track; Derailers; Lifting or lowering rail vehicle axles or wheels
Definitions
- the invention aims to provide a device with a high load-bearing capacity for changing wheel sets on rail vehicles, in particular express trains, with which the track bridge and the wheel set located in the area of the wheel set to be replaced and the wheel set can be removed and then reinstalled in an efficient manner on short lifting and driving paths, the device with a simple and compact design with a low overall height and a large, stable and also eccentric load-bearing lifting height, a safe track bridge and wheelset mounting and optimal travel options in all directions.
- the object of the invention extends not only to the features of the individual claims, but also to their combination.
- the express train is located on a raised track with removable track bridges in the area of the wheel sets to be changed.
- the wheel set changing device is driven with its hydrostatic undercarriage under the wheel set to be changed and for precise alignment to the track bridge and thus to the wheel set by means of an air cushion undercarriage is kept floating and movable on the driving level, the removal and installation arms of the track bridge removal and installation device then being included their claws can be retracted exactly into the track bridges, so that the wheelset changing device is positioned in the center of the track through the air cushion pad.
- the height-adjustable hoist lifts the wheel set from the track bridge with its platform and then the installation and removal arms can move the track bridge sideways out of the rails, so that the hoist can then lower the wheel set and drive away under the track with the wheel set.
- the hoist has small outer dimensions and shows a low overall height in the retracted (lowered) position.
- the platform of the hoist can be extended over a long stroke in a stable and tilt-proof manner, so that an off-center load pick-up is also possible.
- This device is simple and stable in a compact design, shows a high load-bearing capacity and holds the track bridge and the wheel set in a secure position during the changing process.
- the wheelset is replaced in conjunction with the track bridge on short travel and travel paths in a rational manner, which has created an economical replacement process.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a wheel set changing device
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic representation of a hall with a track modified therein and a rail vehicle retracted into the hall and wheel set changing device which can be moved beneath the track
- Fig. 5 shows a vertical section through the hoist of
- Wheel set changing device in lowered position, consisting of platform, telescopic cylinder and guiding scissors,
- Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of a track bridge unlocking in the non-functional position with track bridge locking.
- the device for changing wheel sets (1) (wheel set changing device (2)) has a pressure medium undercarriage (4) and / or air cushion undercarriage (5) on a driving level (6) below the raised track (7) carrying the rail vehicle (3) all directions traversing drive and support frame (8) on which lifting-lowering and Hu b, a wheel set (1) who k (9) and one, several height and preferablyverfahrbare, the track bridge (7a) in the area of the wheel set to be changed (1) for removal and installation from the track rails (7) receiving and removing arms (10) having track bridge removal and installation device (22).
- the bogie and support frame (8) is designed as a welded structure made of sheet metal and rectangular hollow profiles, individual hollow profiles simultaneously forming tanks for hydraulic oil.
- the lifting mechanism (9) stands out in the center of the bogie and support frame (8) and on both sides of this lifting mechanism (9), in the two long-end regions of the bogie and supporting frame (8), which preferably have a rectangular basic shape, are the installation and removal arms (10) arranged.
- the pressure medium undercarriage (4) is preferably designed as a hydrostatic undercarriage and has a total of four wheels (11), two wheels (11) being arranged in each of the two longitudinal end regions of the undercarriage and support frame (8).
- the wheels (11) are driven by wheel hub motors with multi-disc brakes and are each mounted on the bogie and support frame (8) by means of a rotating ring (12) and can be rotated about a vertical axis.
- each wheel (11) is mounted on the chassis and support frame (8) such that it can be pivoted in height relative to its turntable (12) by means of a pivot bearing (13) by means of hydraulic pivot cylinders (13a).
- Each of the four wheels (11) preferably consists of a plurality of wheel disks (11a) through which, particularly when steering, low-friction running on the driving plane (6) is achieved.
- the air cushion chassis (5) is preferably intended for the exact positioning of the wheel set changing device (2) and short travel distances. But this can also be used to cover longer distances. For this, there is the possibility of equipping the wheel set changing device with a compressor.
- This undercarriage (5) includes four air cushion elements (14) which are arranged under the undercarriage and support frame (8) on both sides of the lifting mechanism (9) and at a distance from the pressure medium undercarriage (4).
- These Heilkisseneleme ⁇ ten (14) are assigned two friction wheel drives (15), the wheels (15a) of which are pressed by air bellows onto the driving level (6) and driven by compressed air piston motors.
- the wheels (15a) of the friction wheel drives (15) are provided such that they can be steered by means of a slewing ring bearing (16) on the bogie and support frame (8), this steering being carried out via pressure medium cylinders (17).
- the lifting mechanism (9) is composed of a centrally arranged, multi-stage, double-acting telescopic cylinder (18) (hydraulic cylinder), a platform (19) for receiving the wheel set (1) and several, preferably four, lifting and guiding scissors (31).
- the telescopic cylinder (18) fixed on a base plate (8a) of the frame (8) is connected to an intermediate platform (33) by means of a spherical seat (spherical cap bearing) (32).
- a spherical seat (spherical cap bearing) (32) On this intermediate platform (33) is supported via linear bearings (roller ball guides) (34) the supporting, in the basic form angular, preferably square platform (19) receiving the wheel flanges (1a) of the wheelset (1), which is supported by the linear bearings ( 34) can be moved manually in a certain area relative to the intermediate platform (33) and thus transversely to the track (7) for centering to the wheel set (1).
- the platform (19) is secured against displacement by at least one locking device (35), preferably a spring-loaded locking pin, while the wheel set (1) is moving.
- at least one locking device (35) preferably a spring-loaded locking pin
- a bellows (20) is arranged around the telescopic cylinder (18) and the scissors (31).
- the platform (19) receives the wheel flanges (1a) of the wheel set (1), wherein rolling away of the wheel flanges (1a) during transport is prevented by locking elements, such as magnetically adhering wedges or the like.
- the parts (21a) of the working platform (21) protruding on the long sides are folded upwards for reasons of space when the wheel set changing device (2) is moved.
- the track bridge removal and installation device (22) is composed of four lifting columns (23) supporting on the bogie and support frame (8) and an arm (10) arranged on each lifting column (23).
- the lifting columns (23) are height-controlled using pressure medium cylinders (24).
- Each arm (10) is mounted in a guide (25) of the lifting columns (23) so that it can be moved continuously in a horizontal plane, and the displacement of each arm (10) takes place via an electric drive motor (26) flanged to the lifting columns (23).
- the individual positions of the arms (10) are fixed by limit switches and a limit switch is installed in the mounting claw (10a) of each arm (10), which switches the hydraulic stroke of the device (22) when Reaching the track bridge (7a) stops.
- the track bridge removal and installation device (22) is operated from a control cabinet via selector switches and push buttons.
- the lifting mechanism (9) is controlled in the height movement by means of manually operated directional valves.
- a battery (27), a battery charger (28) are arranged on the bogie and support frame (8) for the electrical power supply, and a mains connection is provided.
- Fig. 4 a schematic representation of a hall (29) is shown, in which the track (7) is supported by stands (30) above a driving level (6) and on this track (7) is a rail vehicle (3) in the Hall (29) retracted.
- the wheel set changing device (2) is located below the elevated track (7) and thus below the rail vehicle (3).
- the wheel set changing device (2) is used in particular to replace wheel sets (1) on express trains, the express train (3) then being located on the elevated track (7) with removable track bridges (7a) in the area of the wheel sets (1) and bogies.
- the wheel set changing device (2) is moved with the help of the hydrostatic undercarriage (4) under the wheel set (1) to be changed. Then the undercarriages (4) are pivoted upwards so that the entire device is carried by the air cushion elements (14) which are switched on,
- the air cushion undercarriage (5) has been connected to a stationary compressed air network for exact alignment of the wheel set changing device (2) to the track bridge (7a) and thus to the wheel set (1) or is supplied with compressed air by a compressor installed in the frame (8).
- the four arms (10) of the track bridge removal and installation device (22) are brought under the track bridges (7a) and then raised to the receiving position, so that the receiving claws (10a) grip the track bridge (7a) with play. Then the arms (10) are moved outwards in a short way into the centering position, so that the locating claws (10a) rest on the inside of the track bridges (7a) (Fig. 1).
- the wheel set changing device (2) floats on the air cushion (14) and is inevitably positioned in the center of the track (7).
- the hoist (9) with its platform (19) is raised under the wheel flanges (1a) of the wheel set (1) and then the wheel set (1) is pressed into its suspension after a certain height travel (approx. 50 mm).
- the arms (10) of the track bridge removal and installation device (22) are raised; there is a automatic unlocking of the track bridges (7a) by means of stops (36) (FIG. 1) attached to the arms (10) and interacting with locking parts, such as levers, of the track bridges (7a) and then the arms (10) move transversely to the track (7 ) taking the track bridges (7a) outwards.
- the lifting mechanism (9) lowers the wheel set (1) carried by its platform (19) and holding it in a fixed position.
- the wheel set changing device (2) standing on the roadway (6) is raised above the pressure medium trolleys (4) by the wheels (11) being pressed hydraulically downward via the pivot bearings (13) and then the hydrostatic chassis (4) has contact with the ground again.
- the wheel set changing device (2) can now be moved to the desired location on the roadway (6) to replace the wheel set (1).
- a repaired or new wheel set (1) is installed in the reverse order.
- the wheel set changing device (2) is preferably equipped with a pressure medium undercarriage (4) and an air cushion undercarriage (5).
- a pressure medium undercarriage (4) and an air cushion undercarriage (5).
- 7a another embodiment of unlocking the track bridge (7a) is shown schematically.
- a driver (40) which can be moved vertically with the lifting columns (23) and which, when the lifting columns (23) are moved, grips upwards under the unlocking rod (38) and moves them upward against the spring force (37) , the unlocking rod (38) then acting with its upper end against a locking part (41) of the track bridge (7a) and moving this locking part (41) out of its locking position (pivoted), so that the track bridge (7a) from the track ( 7) separated and free for removal.
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Priority Applications (1)
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AT89900119T ATE85275T1 (en) | 1988-07-06 | 1988-11-24 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPLACING WHEELS ON RAILWAY VEHICLES. |
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DE3822832A DE3822832A1 (en) | 1988-07-06 | 1988-07-06 | DEVICE FOR REPLACING WHEEL SETS ON RAIL VEHICLES |
DE3822832 | 1988-07-06 |
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EP0396578B1 EP0396578B1 (en) | 1993-02-03 |
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EP (1) | EP0396578B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE85275T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU2807989A (en) |
DE (2) | DE3822832A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1990000486A1 (en) |
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