EP0607954B2 - Tracksystem for a floortransportsystem - Google Patents

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EP0607954B2
EP0607954B2 EP94100762A EP94100762A EP0607954B2 EP 0607954 B2 EP0607954 B2 EP 0607954B2 EP 94100762 A EP94100762 A EP 94100762A EP 94100762 A EP94100762 A EP 94100762A EP 0607954 B2 EP0607954 B2 EP 0607954B2
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    • E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
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  • the invention relates to a rail system for floor transport systems with at least two impellers Transport units.
  • Such rail systems especially for transport systems inside buildings, preferably Manufacturing and warehouses are known in which Guide rails in recesses in the corridor or floor level are embedded so that they are off the wheels non-rail-bound vehicles jerk and can be run over smoothly. It is also at such rail systems known, the conductor to supply the drive power in the area of this Arrange guide rails, as in EP 0 151 982 A3 can be seen, for example.
  • a generic training according to DE 41 10 381 Al shows parallel, spaced, with strip-like Wells provided recesses in the Corridor or floor level, one of which is more deep Guide channel for the guide elements of the transport units is formed, and vertically extending flat side guide surfaces and basically the recessed Guide channel a first conductor for feeding of the drive power, and at which in the second recess a second conductor for feeding the drive power with the corridor or floor level is finally let in.
  • Rail systems of this type are the invention based on the task of simpler training and to create more universal usability. This can be done by reducing wear and making it lighter Interchangeability of the rail elements enables and also simplified branch routes.
  • the prior art proposes that the recesses in a one-story, uniform material Molded body incorporated are made of an abrasion-resistant, low-wear There is plastic, and the built-in Final state with the corridor or floor level in an installation channel in the screed is arranged, and further that that in the bottom of the channel arranged conductors in both sides in the side guide surfaces of the molded body Undercuts.
  • Potting compounds are used to isolate live conductors against each other; they exist made of a pourable plastic that is separated the current conductor prevent a flashover should. Therefore, even after solidification, it is relatively sufficient soft materials meet these requirements. You point therefore only a low form and abrasion resistance and no favorable sliding properties. That is why special guard rails are provided in the prior art, which can also wear out. To exchange the entire rail block must first be removed detached or hewn out of the floor screed and then the actual rail block as well to be disassembled by destruction in order not to more closely recognizable guardrails remove and replace with new ones. These works cause long downtimes.
  • the one-piece according to the invention Moldings not by casting several Individual parts in a mold made into a block, but it consists of a uniform molded body, in which the wells are incorporated. He is also not in the floor screed when creating poured into the floor of the hall, but into a Screed existing - previously prepared - assembly channel used. In the event of an exchange, he can at any time without damaging the hall floor from the assembly channel be detached.
  • the invention remedies this and adjusts Rail system of this type ready, which is very cheap Installation and laying conditions enables one provides easy interchangeability, high operational reliability and permanent availability guaranteed and the risk of contamination of the guides largely avoids.
  • the distance between the channel and the embedded conductor was kept very small be, e.g. be between 10 and 15 mm. Thereby there is also a narrow construction of the whole Molded body made of a high-quality, largely abrasion-resistant Plastic with good sliding properties, in which the two busbars are embedded, and which is removably fastened in an assembly channel becomes.
  • This low-wear, abrasion-resistant plastic of the molded body also forms the vertical ones flat guide surfaces of the channel in which the guide elements of the transport units slide.
  • This compact design also enables small width of the molded body, approx. 100 to 120 mm, and also a thickness between 60 and 80 mm. For this also contributes to the fact that the channel (for the guide elements) only a width between 20 and at most 30 mm required.
  • each of the molded body sections electrical connected to the electrical conductors Has connection tabs, which from the side out the molded body and into a connection mounting recess lead in the screed and connect serve with the power supply cables.
  • the one according to the invention appears to be particularly advantageous Solution of the control of the route of the transport units and in connection with it the novel Solution of the design of the branch switches.
  • a branch switch piece intended which is essentially a floor plan triangular shaped body, embedded in the same a channel and a branch channel opening into this, and one spaced from the channel Current conductor, as well as a spaced apart from that Branch channel, however, end before the channel Has branch conductor.
  • This route control is absolutely operational and fail-safe in that by at least a rotating and / or side adjustable sliding in the channel Guide element of the transport unit this can be threaded into the branch duct.
  • the guide element of the transport unit is reached, that this is either in the channel Guide surface in one direction or to the other Management area in the other (branch) Rich creates and follows the respective leadership surface, at the under the effect of a low pressure force of the guide element rests.
  • the molded body contains 5 the channel 15, in the bottom of which a conductor 12 is attached, the channel 15 is from the two opposite Guide surfaces 11 limited.
  • the second conductor 13, as well as the first, strip-like and of rectangular cross-section, is in the recess 6 installed at a short distance from channel 15.
  • Connection tabs are located on the current conductors 12, 13 28, 29 for connection or screwing with the current conductors 12, 13 of the subsequent shaped bodies 5.
  • the molded body 5 in the screed 27 in the assembly channel 4 and if necessary can e.g. for repair or Overhaul work removed at any time or be replaced.
  • Fig. 1 can be seen that the current conductor 12 with its side faces on both sides engages in undercuts 16 in the molded body 5.
  • the view of the branch switch piece according to Fig. 2 shows that the current conductor 13 is straight through the turnout area is continued, while the branch conductor 13a spaced from the branch duct 15a is curved, but only up to the tail 26 and not connected to the current conductor 13, but isolated from this.
  • the centerpiece 26 of the switch is not with a switch tongue, but runs at an acute angle.
  • FIG. 3 shows a breakthrough 18, through which the conductor 12 is interrupted and which leaves a passage to a cavity 19, in which a receptacle 21 for impurities is used, which fall into the channel 15 from above or accumulate there. They are cleaning brushes 34 or the like. Dirt traps for the channel 15 provided on the underside of the transport units 30, through which these contaminants "swept together" and pushed to the openings 18 become.
  • connection tabs 22, 23 of the current conductors 12, 13 laterally passed through and out of the molded body 5 are where they are in a connector mounting recess 25 are connected to the power supply cables 24. This measure also serves to facilitate the Replacing the molded body 5.
  • Fig. 8 shows a schematic side view of a Floor assembly 36 of a transport unit 30.
  • the guide elements 31 run in channel 15, through which the route is specified.
  • At least one guide element 31 is remotely controllable in a manner not shown side steering or rotatable; thereby the Direction control with track switches.
  • the pantograph for the recessed Current conductor 12 is the pantograph for the current conductor laid on the corridor level 13 designated.
  • the current collectors 32, 33 are articulated arranged on the handlebar levers 35 and by a Spring arrangement not shown on the conductor pressed.
  • 34 denotes a cleaning brush, which runs in channel 15 and accumulates Contaminants sweep up and breakthroughs 18 feeds.

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Track system for floor transport systems having at least two transport units (30) possessing running wheels, having rails let into depressions (6, 7) in the floor or ground plane (8) and strip-like current conductors (12, 13) for supplying the driving power, which are arranged parallel and at a distance from one another and possess a channel (15) having vertically running planar guide faces (11) for the guide elements (31) of the transport units (30), and in which track system one current conductor (12) is let into the base of the channel (15) and the other current conductor (13) is let into the second depression (7) so as to be sunk flush with the floor or ground plane (8), in which track system the vertical guide faces (11) consist of an abrasion-resistant, low-wear plastic, and the depressions (6, 7) are let into a moulding (5) consisting of an abrasion-resistant plastic and arranged, so as to be flush with the floor or ground plane (8), in a mounting channel (4) present in the floor screed (27), and in which track system the current conductor (12) arranged in the base of the channel (15) engages in undercuts (16) in the moulding (5) which are made in the guide faces (11) on both sides. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Schienensystem für Flurtransportanlagen mit wenigstens zwei Laufräder aufweisenden Transporteinheiten.The invention relates to a rail system for floor transport systems with at least two impellers Transport units.

Derartige Schienensysteme vor allem für Transportanlagen innerhalb von Gebäuden, vorzugsweise Fertigungs- und Lagerhallen sind bekannt, bei denen Führungsschienen in Vertiefungen in der Flur- oder Bodenebene eingelassen sind, so dass sie von den Rädern nicht schienengebundener Fahrzeuge ruck- und stossfrei überfahren werden können. Ferner ist es bei derartigen Schienensystemen bekannt, die Stromleiter zur Zuführung der Antriebsleistung im Bereich dieser Führungsschienen anzuordnen, wie dies aus der EP 0 151 982 A3 beispielsweise ersichtlich ist.Such rail systems, especially for transport systems inside buildings, preferably Manufacturing and warehouses are known in which Guide rails in recesses in the corridor or floor level are embedded so that they are off the wheels non-rail-bound vehicles jerk and can be run over smoothly. It is also at such rail systems known, the conductor to supply the drive power in the area of this Arrange guide rails, as in EP 0 151 982 A3 can be seen, for example.

Eine gattungsgemässe Ausbildung nach der DE 41 10 381 Al zeigt parallellaufende beabstandete, mit leistenartigen Stromleitern versehene Vertiefungen in der Flur- oder Bodenebene, von denen eine als vertiefter Führungskanal für die Führungselemente der Transporteinheiten ausgebildet ist, und vertikal verlaufende ebene Seitenführungsflächen sowie im Grunde des vertieften Führungskanals einen ersten Stromleiter zur Zuführung der Antriebsleistung aufweist, und bei der in der zweiten Vertiefung ein zweiter Stromleiter zur Zuführung der Antriebsleistung mit der Flur- oder Bodenebene abschliessend eingelassen ist.A generic training according to DE 41 10 381 Al shows parallel, spaced, with strip-like Wells provided recesses in the Corridor or floor level, one of which is more deep Guide channel for the guide elements of the transport units is formed, and vertically extending flat side guide surfaces and basically the recessed Guide channel a first conductor for feeding of the drive power, and at which in the second recess a second conductor for feeding the drive power with the corridor or floor level is finally let in.

Ausgehend von diesem und ähnlichen bekannten Schienensystemen dieser Gattung liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine einfachere Ausbildungsweise und eine universellere Nutzbarkeit zu schaffen. Dies kann durch Verschleissminderung und leichtere Austauschbarkeit der Schienenelemente ermöglicht werden, und ferner auch vereinfachte Abzweigfahrwege.Based on this and similar known Rail systems of this type are the invention based on the task of simpler training and to create more universal usability. This can be done by reducing wear and making it lighter Interchangeability of the rail elements enables and also simplified branch routes.

Zur Verwirklichung dieser Verbesserungen gegenüber dem Stand der Technik wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Vertiefungen in einen einstöckigen, materialeinheitlichen Formkörper eingearbeitet sind, der aus einem abriebresistenten, verschleissarmen Kunststoff besteht, und der im eingebauten Zustand mit der Flur- oder Bodenebene abschliessend in einem im Estrich vorhandenen Montagekanal angeordnet ist, und femer dass der im Grund des Kanals angeordnete Stromleiter in beidseitig in den Seitenführungsflächen des Formkörpers eingearbeitete Hinterschneidungen eingreift.Towards realizing these improvements the prior art proposes that the recesses in a one-story, uniform material Molded body incorporated are made of an abrasion-resistant, low-wear There is plastic, and the built-in Final state with the corridor or floor level in an installation channel in the screed is arranged, and further that that in the bottom of the channel arranged conductors in both sides in the side guide surfaces of the molded body Undercuts.

Durch die erfindungsgemässe Ausbildungsweise werden gegenüber dem gattungsgemässen Stand der Technik mehrere Vorteile erzielt, durch welche die Betriebssicherheit und betriebliche Verfügbarkeit gesteigert, weil trotz geringer Verschleissanfälligkeit die Austauschbarkeit der Schienenteile erheblich vereinfacht und damit erleichtert wird.By the inventive design are compared to the generic state of the Technology achieved several advantages through which operational safety and increased operational availability, because despite the low susceptibility to wear, the interchangeability the rail parts considerably simplified and it is made easier.

Bei dem bekannten gattungsgemässen System werden zwei für sich getrennte Stromschieneneinheiten in einen Block aus Isoliervergussmasse eingegossen, und dieser Block wird dann in einem zweiten Vergussvorgang bei der Erstellung des Hallenbodens in den Hallenbodenestrich eingegossen.In the known generic system become two separate busbar units poured into a block of insulating potting compound, and this block is then in a second potting process when creating the hall floor in poured the floor screed.

Isoliervergussmassen dienen der Isolierung von stromführenden Leitern gegeneinander; sie bestehen aus einem giessfähigen Kunststoff, der durch Trennung der Stromleiter einen Spannungsüberschlag verhindern soll. Daher genügen auch nach dem Erstarren relativ weiche Werkstoffe diesen Anforderungen. Sie weisen daher nur eine geringe Form- und Abriebsfestigkeit und keine günstigen Gleiteigenschaften auf. Deshalb sind im Stand der Technik besondere Leitschienen vorgesehen, die jedoch auch verschleissen können. Zum Austauschen muss zuerst der gesamten Schienenblock aus dem Hallenbodenestrich herausgelöst bzw. herausgehauen und darauf der eigentliche Schienenblock ebenfalls durch Zerstörung zerlegt werden, um die in nicht näher erkennbarer Weise befestigten Leitschienen zu entfernen und durch neue zu ersetzen. Diese Arbeiten bedingen lange Betriebsunterbrechungszeiten.Potting compounds are used to isolate live conductors against each other; they exist made of a pourable plastic that is separated the current conductor prevent a flashover should. Therefore, even after solidification, it is relatively sufficient soft materials meet these requirements. You point therefore only a low form and abrasion resistance and no favorable sliding properties. That is why special guard rails are provided in the prior art, which can also wear out. To exchange the entire rail block must first be removed detached or hewn out of the floor screed and then the actual rail block as well to be disassembled by destruction in order not to more closely recognizable guardrails remove and replace with new ones. These works cause long downtimes.

Demgegenüber wird der erfindungsgemässe einstückige Formkörper nicht durch Vergiessen von mehreren Einzelteilen in einer Form zu einem Block hergestellt, sondern er besteht aus einem einheitlichen Formkörper, in welchen die Vertiefungen eingearbeitet sind. Er wird auch nicht in den Bodenestrich bei der Erstellung des Hallenbodens eingegossen, sondern in einen im Estrich vorhandenen - zuvor vorbereiteten - Montagekanal eingesetzt. Im Austauschfalle kann er jederzeit ohne Beschädigung des Hallenbodens aus dem Montagekanal herausgelöst werden.In contrast, the one-piece according to the invention Moldings not by casting several Individual parts in a mold made into a block, but it consists of a uniform molded body, in which the wells are incorporated. He is also not in the floor screed when creating poured into the floor of the hall, but into a Screed existing - previously prepared - assembly channel used. In the event of an exchange, he can at any time without damaging the hall floor from the assembly channel be detached.

Die Erfindung schafft hier Abhilfe und stellt ein Schienensystem dieser Art bereit, welches sehr günstige Einbau- und Verlegebedingungen ermöglicht, eine leichte Austauschbarkeit vorsieht, eine hohe Betriebssicherheit und Dauerverfügbarkeit gewährleistet und die Verschmutzungsgefahr der Führungen weitgehend vermeidet.The invention remedies this and adjusts Rail system of this type ready, which is very cheap Installation and laying conditions enables one provides easy interchangeability, high operational reliability and permanent availability guaranteed and the risk of contamination of the guides largely avoids.

Dabei kann der Abstand zwischen dem Kanal und dem eingelassenen Stromleiter sehr klein gehalten sein, z.B. zwischen 10 und 15 mm betragen. Dadurch ergibt sich auch eine schmale Bauweise des gesamten Formkörpers aus einem hochwertigen, weitgehend abriebresistenten Kunststoff mit guten Gleiteigenschaften, in den die beiden Stromschienen eingebettet sind, und der herausnehmbar in einem Montagekanal befestigt wird.The distance between the channel and the embedded conductor was kept very small be, e.g. be between 10 and 15 mm. Thereby there is also a narrow construction of the whole Molded body made of a high-quality, largely abrasion-resistant Plastic with good sliding properties, in which the two busbars are embedded, and which is removably fastened in an assembly channel becomes.

Dieser verschleissarme, abriebresistente Kunststoff des Formkörpers bildet zugleich die vertikal verlaufenden ebenen Führungsflächen des Kanals, in welchem die Führungselemente der Transporteinheiten gleiten. Diese kompakte Bauweise ermöglicht ferner eine geringe Breite des Formkörpers, ca. 100 bis 120 mm, und auch eine Dicke zwischen 60 und 80 mm. Hierzu trägt auch bei, dass der Kanal (für die Führungselemente) nur eine Breite zwischen 20 und höchstens 30 mm erfordert.This low-wear, abrasion-resistant plastic of the molded body also forms the vertical ones flat guide surfaces of the channel in which the guide elements of the transport units slide. This compact design also enables small width of the molded body, approx. 100 to 120 mm, and also a thickness between 60 and 80 mm. For this also contributes to the fact that the channel (for the guide elements) only a width between 20 and at most 30 mm required.

Durch diese schmale Bauweise von nur 100 bis 120 mm Breite (gegenüber 280 mm beim Stand der Technik) wird der weitere grosse Vorteil erreicht, dass - abgesehen von dem sehr erheblich geringeren Gewicht - wesentlich engere Kurvenradien verlegt werden können.Due to this narrow construction from only 100 to 120 mm width (compared to 280 mm in the prior art) the other big advantage is achieved that - apart from of the very much lower weight - essential tighter curve radii can be laid.

Besonders vorteilhaft für die Betriebssicherheit und Austauschbarkeit erscheint die erwähnte Massnahme, dass der im Grund des Kanals angeordnete Stromleiter in beidseitig in den Führungsflächen eingearbeitete Hinterschneidungen im Formkörper eingreift. Ferner wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Formkörper in aneinander anschliessende Formkörper-Abschnitte unterteilt sind, an deren Abschnittsenden die Stromleiter Verbindungslaschen aufweisen.Particularly advantageous for operational safety and The measure mentioned appears to be interchangeable, that the conductor located in the bottom of the channel in undercuts worked into the guide surfaces on both sides engages in the molded body. Furthermore, proposed that the moldings adjoin one another Shaped body sections are divided the section ends of the current conductor connecting tabs exhibit.

Besonders wesentliche, die Betriebssicherheit weiterhin fördernde Merkmale der Erfindung sind noch darin zu sehen, dass im Kanal einzelner oder aller Formkörper-Abschnitte nach unten offene Durchbrüche vorhanden sind, in deren Bereich der Stromleiter eine Unterbrechung aufweist und weiterhin, dass mit jedem der Durchbrüche ein seitlich des Montagekanals angeordneter Hohlraum in Verbindung steht, welcher mittels einer mit der Flur- oder Bodenebene abschliessenden Deckplatte verschliessbar ist sowie dass ferner eine in den Hohlraum einsetzbare, im Bereich der Durchbrüche den Kanal untergreifende Aufnahmeschale zum Sammeln von mittels an den Transporteinheiten angebrachten Reinigungsbürsten zugeförderten und durch diese Durchbrüche aus dem Kanal nach unten fallenden Verunreinigungen dient.Particularly essential, operational security continues promotional features of the invention are still therein to see that in the channel of individual or all shaped body sections breakthroughs open downwards are in the area of the conductor an interruption and continues that with each of the Breakthroughs arranged on the side of the assembly channel Connected cavity, which by means of a with the corridor or floor level Cover plate is closable and that also a the cavity can be used in the area of the breakthroughs the tray under the channel for collecting by means of attached to the transport units Cleaning brushes supplied and through this Breakthroughs from impurities falling down the channel serves.

Durch diese Ausbildungsweise wird eine Ansammlung von Verunreinigungen in dem Kanal vermieden. Diese werden ununterbrochen durch eine Bürsten- oder dgl. Schmutzfangvorrichtung an den Transporteinheiten "leergefegt" und gelangen in die Durchbrüche in dem Kanal, von wo sie in die Aufnahmeschale gelangen und einfach entsorgt werden können.This way of training becomes a collection of contaminants in the channel avoided. These are continuously by a brush or The like. Dirt trap on the transport units "swept clean" and get into the breakthroughs in the Channel from where they get into the receptacle and can be easily disposed of.

Wegen der günstigen Abmessungen des Schienensystems und der dieses aufnehmenden Formkörper, die in einfacher Weise in entsprechend ausschliesslich in den Estrich gefrästen Montagekanal eingefräst werden können, ist auch sehr vorteilhafte Ausbildungsweise der elektrischen Anschlüsse an die Stromleiter möglich. Diese besteht darin, dass jeder der Formkörper-Abschnitte an den Stromleitern angeschlossene elektrische Anschlusslaschen aufweist, welche seitlich aus dem Formkörper heraus- und in eine Anschlussmontage-Ausnehmung im Estrich führen und zur Verbindung mit den Stromzuführungskabeln dienen.Because of the favorable dimensions of the rail system and the shaped body receiving this, the in a simple manner in accordingly exclusively in the screed milled mounting channel can, is also very advantageous training electrical connections to the current conductors possible. This is that each of the molded body sections electrical connected to the electrical conductors Has connection tabs, which from the side out the molded body and into a connection mounting recess lead in the screed and connect serve with the power supply cables.

Besonders vorteilhaft erscheint die erfindungsgemässe Lösung der Steuerung des Fahrwegs der Transporteinheiten und im Zusammenhang damit die neuartige Lösung der Ausbildungsweise der Abzweigweichen. Erfindungsgemäss ist ein Abzweigweichenstück vorgesehen; welches einen im Grundriss im wesentlichen dreieckigen Formkörper, in denselben eingebettet einen Kanal und einen in diesen einmündenden Abzweigkanal, und einen beabstandet zu dem Kanal verlaufenden Stromleiter, sowie einen beabstandet zu dem Abzweigkanal verlaufenden jedoch vor dem Kanal endenden Abzweig-Stromleiter aufweist.The one according to the invention appears to be particularly advantageous Solution of the control of the route of the transport units and in connection with it the novel Solution of the design of the branch switches. According to the invention is a branch switch piece intended; which is essentially a floor plan triangular shaped body, embedded in the same a channel and a branch channel opening into this, and one spaced from the channel Current conductor, as well as a spaced apart from that Branch channel, however, end before the channel Has branch conductor.

Diese Ausbildungsweise stellt im erfindungsgemässen Zusammenwirken mit den ebenfalls erfindungsfunktionelll ausgebildeten Transporteinheiten einen bedeutsamen Entwicklungssprung dar. Die Abzweigweiche nach der Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass sie ohne eine verstellbare Weichenzunge eine sichere Wegsteuerung ermöglicht. Damit entfallen alle bekannten Schwierigkeiten und Störungen, die bei verstellbaren Weichenzungen insbesondere infolge von Verschmutzungen und von Fremdkörpern, welche sich im Verstellbereich der Weichenzungen unbeobachtet ansammeln und die Fernverstellung behindern oder gar blockieren.This type of design represents in accordance with the invention Interacting with the also functionally functional trained transport units significant development leap. The branch switch characterized by the invention from the fact that without an adjustable switch tongue enables safe route control. This eliminates all known difficulties and problems with adjustable switch tongues especially as a result of Soiling and foreign bodies, which unobserved in the adjustment area of the switch blades accumulate and hinder the remote adjustment or even To block.

Diese Wegsteuerung ist absolut betriebs- und störungsicher dadurch erreichbar, dass durch wenigstens ein im Kanal gleitend geführtes dreh- und/oder seitenverstellbares Führungselement der Transporteinheit diese in den Abzweigkanal einfädelbar ist.This route control is absolutely operational and fail-safe in that by at least a rotating and / or side adjustable sliding in the channel Guide element of the transport unit this can be threaded into the branch duct.

Durch diese fernbetätigbare Verstellmöglichkeit des Führungselements der Transporteinheit wird erreicht, dass dieses sich im Kanal entweder an die eine Führungsfläche in der einen Richtung oder an die andere Führungsfläche in der anderen (Abzweig-) Rich tung anlegt und jeweils derjenigen Führungsfläche folgt, an der unter der Wirkung einer geringen Andruckkraft des Führungselements anliegt.Through this remote-controlled adjustment option the guide element of the transport unit is reached, that this is either in the channel Guide surface in one direction or to the other Management area in the other (branch) Rich creates and follows the respective leadership surface, at the under the effect of a low pressure force of the guide element rests.

Unter Anwendung dieser Technologie können auch bei Bedarf Kreuz- oder Doppelweichen funktionell durchgebildet werden.Using this technology, too Functional cross or double switches if required be educated.

Wesentliche weitere Besonderheiten und Merkmale sind anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen im folgenden beschrieben und näher erläutert.Other essential features and characteristics are based on embodiments shown in the drawing described below and in more detail explained.

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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Formkörpers,
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einen Querschnitt durch den Formkörper mit Durchbruch,
Fig. 4
einen Querschnitt durch den Formkörper mit Stromzuführung,
Fig. 5
eine Draufsicht auf einen Durchbruch im Stromleiter,
Fig. 6
eine schematisierte Seitenansicht einer Bodengruppe einer Transporteinheit,
Fig. 7
einen Schnitt A-A gemäss Fig. 6,
Fig. 8
einen Schnitt B-B gemäss Fig. 6,
Fig. 9
einen Schnitt C-C gemäss Fig. 6,
Fig. 10
einen Schnitt D-D gemäss Fig. 6.
Show it
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a molded body,
Fig. 2
a plan view of a branch switch piece,
Fig. 3
a cross section through the molded body with breakthrough,
Fig. 4
a cross section through the molded body with power supply,
Fig. 5
a plan view of a breakdown in the conductor,
Fig. 6
2 shows a schematic side view of a floor assembly of a transport unit,
Fig. 7
6 shows a section AA according to FIG. 6,
Fig. 8
6 shows a section BB according to FIG. 6,
Fig. 9
6 shows a section CC according to FIG. 6,
Fig. 10
6 shows a section DD according to FIG. 6.

Wie aus Fig. 1 ersichtlich ist, enthält der Formkörper 5 den Kanal 15, in dessen Grund der eine Stromleiter 12 angebracht ist, der Kanal 15 wird von den beiden gegenüberliegenden Führungsflächen 11 begrenzt. Der zweite Stromleiter 13, ebenso wie der erstgenannte, leistenartig und von Rechteckquerschnitt, ist in der Vertiefung 6 in geringer Entfernung von Kanal 15 angebracht. An den Stromleitern 12, 13 befinden sich Verbindungslaschen 28, 29 zum Verbindung bzw. Verschrauben mit den Stromleitern 12, 13 der anschliessenden Formkörper 5. Wie ferner aus Fig. 1 hervorgeht, ist der Formkörper 5 im Estrich 27 in den Montagekanal 4 eingesetzt und kann im Bedarfsfall z.B. zur Instandsetzungs- oder Überholungsarbeiten jederzeit herausgenommen oder ersetzt werden. Ausserdem ist Fig. 1 entnehmbar, dass der Stromleiter 12 mit seinen Seitenflächen beidseitig in Hinterschneidungen 16 im Formkörper 5 eingreift.As can be seen from Fig. 1, the molded body contains 5 the channel 15, in the bottom of which a conductor 12 is attached, the channel 15 is from the two opposite Guide surfaces 11 limited. The second conductor 13, as well as the first, strip-like and of rectangular cross-section, is in the recess 6 installed at a short distance from channel 15. Connection tabs are located on the current conductors 12, 13 28, 29 for connection or screwing with the current conductors 12, 13 of the subsequent shaped bodies 5. As is also apparent from Fig. 1, the molded body 5 in the screed 27 in the assembly channel 4 and if necessary can e.g. for repair or Overhaul work removed at any time or be replaced. In addition, Fig. 1 can be seen that the current conductor 12 with its side faces on both sides engages in undercuts 16 in the molded body 5.

Die Ansicht des Abzweigweichenstücks nach Fig. 2 lässt erkennen, dass der Stromleiter 13 gerade durch den Weichenbereich weitergeführt ist, während der Abzweigstromleiter 13a beabstandet zu dem Abzweigkanal 15a gekrümmt verläuft, jedoch nur bis zum Herstück 26 und nicht verbunden mit dem Stromleiter 13, sondern von diesem isoliert. Das Herzstück 26 der Weiche ist nicht mit einer Weichenzunge versehen, sondern läuft in einen spitzen Winkel aus.The view of the branch switch piece according to Fig. 2 shows that the current conductor 13 is straight through the turnout area is continued, while the branch conductor 13a spaced from the branch duct 15a is curved, but only up to the tail 26 and not connected to the current conductor 13, but isolated from this. The centerpiece 26 of the switch is not with a switch tongue, but runs at an acute angle.

Die Fig. 3 lässt einen Durchbruch 18 erkennen, durch welchen der Stromleiter 12 unterbrochen ist und der einen Durchgang zu einem Hohlraum 19 freilässt, in welchem eine Aufnahmeschale 21 für Verunreinigungen eingesetzt ist, die von oben in den Kanal 15 fallen oder sich dort ansammeln. Es sind Reinigungsbürsten 34 oder dgl. Schmutzfangvorrichtungen für den Kanal 15 an der Unterseite der Transporteinheiten 30 vorgesehen, durch welche diese Verunreinigungen "zusammengekehrt" und zu den Durchbrüchen 18 geschoben werden.3 shows a breakthrough 18, through which the conductor 12 is interrupted and which leaves a passage to a cavity 19, in which a receptacle 21 for impurities is used, which fall into the channel 15 from above or accumulate there. They are cleaning brushes 34 or the like. Dirt traps for the channel 15 provided on the underside of the transport units 30, through which these contaminants "swept together" and pushed to the openings 18 become.

Aus der Fig. 4 ist ein Beispiel ersichtlich, wie die Anschlusslaschen 22, 23 der Stromleiter 12, 13 seitlich durch den Formkörper 5 hindurch- und herausgeführt sind, wo sie in einem Anschlussmontage-Ausnehmung 25 mit den Stromzuführungskabeln 24 verbunden sind. Auch diese Massnahme dient der Erleichterung des Austauschens der Formkörper 5.4 shows an example of how the Connection tabs 22, 23 of the current conductors 12, 13 laterally passed through and out of the molded body 5 are where they are in a connector mounting recess 25 are connected to the power supply cables 24. This measure also serves to facilitate the Replacing the molded body 5.

Wie aus den Fig. 3 und 5 ersichtlich ist, haben die Durchbrüche 18 durch den vertieft angeordneten Stromleiter 12 in der Draufsicht die Kontur eines Parallelogramms, dessen schienenparallele Schenkel kürzer als die zu diesen abgewinkelt verlaufenden Schenkel sind. Dadurch wird ein Hängenbleiben der Stromabnehmer 32 an störenden Kanten vermieden.As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 5, the Breakthroughs 18 through the recessed Current conductor 12 in plan view the contour of a parallelogram, whose leg parallel to the rail is shorter than the angled legs are. This will cause the pantographs to get caught 32 avoided on annoying edges.

Fig. 8 zeigt eine schematisierte Seitenansicht einer Bodengruppe 36 einer Transporteinheit 30. Die Führungselemente 31 laufen im Kanal 15, durch welchen der Fahrweg vorgegeben ist. Wenigstens ein Führungselement 31 ist in nicht näher dargestellter Weise fernsteuerbar seitenlenk- oder verdrehbar; dadurch wird die Richtungssteuerung bei Fahrwegweichen bewirkt.Fig. 8 shows a schematic side view of a Floor assembly 36 of a transport unit 30. The guide elements 31 run in channel 15, through which the route is specified. At least one guide element 31 is remotely controllable in a manner not shown side steering or rotatable; thereby the Direction control with track switches.

Mit 32 ist der Stromabnehmer für den vertieft angeordneten Stromleiter 12, und mit 33 ist der Stromabnehmer für den auf der Flurebene verlegten Stromleiter 13 bezeichnet. Die Stromabnehmer 32, 33 sind gelenkig an den Lenkerhebeln 35 angeordnet und durch eine nicht näher dargestellte Federanordnung auf die Stromleiter angedrückt.At 32, the pantograph for the recessed Current conductor 12, and at 33 is the pantograph for the current conductor laid on the corridor level 13 designated. The current collectors 32, 33 are articulated arranged on the handlebar levers 35 and by a Spring arrangement not shown on the conductor pressed.

Ausserdem ist mit 34 eine Reinigungsbürste bezeichnet, die im Kanal 15 läuft und sich ansammelnde Verunreinigungen zusammenkehrt und den Durchbrüchen 18 zuführt.In addition, 34 denotes a cleaning brush, which runs in channel 15 and accumulates Contaminants sweep up and breakthroughs 18 feeds.

Durch diese Erfindung mit den hier gezeigten und beschriebenen Merkmalen wird ein Schienensystem für flur- bzw. bodengebundende Transporteinheiten bereitgestellt, welches in neuer und überraschender Weise eine Reihe von Vorteilen gegenüber dem Stand der Technik bietet und damit eine sprunghafte Bereicherung der einschlägigen Technik erbringt.By this invention with the shown here and described features will be a rail system for floor or ground-based transport units provided, which in a new and surprising way a number of advantages over the state of the art Technology offers and thus a leap in enrichment the relevant technology.

Claims (11)

  1. Track system for a floor transport system with transportation units (30) that have at least two running wheels, and with two grooves (6,7) running spaced in parallel at ground or floor level (8)and having strip-like conductors (12, 13), one of which grooves is formed as a sunken guide channel (15) for the guide elements of the transportation units (30) that has flat side guide surfaces running vertically (11) and, at the bottom of the sunken guide channel (15), a first conductor (12), which is inserted flush with ground or floor level (8) for supply of the drive power,
    characterised in that
    the grooves (6, 7) are worked into a single-piece, single-material moulded component (5) which is made of an abrasion-resistant, hard-wearing plastic and which in its installed state is arranged flush with the ground or floor level (8) in an installation channel (4) in the screed, and characterised in that conductors (12) located in the bottom of the guide channel (15) engage on both sides with the undercuts (16) worked into the side guide surfaces of the moulded component (5).
  2. Track system according to Claim 1 characterised in that the moulded component has a width of between 100 and 120 mm and a thickness of between 60 and 80 mm.
  3. Track system according to Claim 1 characterised in that the guide channel (15) has a width of between 20 and 30 mm and a depth up to the top surface of the conductor (12) of 22 to 28 mm.
  4. Track system according to Claim 1 characterised in that the moulded components (5) are subdivided into consecutive moulded component sections (17), on the section ends of which the conductors (12, 13) have connecting links (28, 29).
  5. Track system according to Claim 1 characterised in that in the guide channel (15) of either individual or all moulded component sections (17) there are openings (18) that are open at the bottom and in the area of which the conductor (12) has a gap.
  6. Track system according to Claim 5 characterised in that the openings (18) when viewed from above have the outline of a parallelogram whose sides that are parallel to the rail are shorter than the sides running at an angle to them.
  7. Track system according to Claim 6 characterised in that a cavity (19) located to the side of the installation channel (4) and closable by means of a cover plate (20) that is flush with the ground or floor level (8) is connected with each of the openings (18).
  8. Track system according to Claims 6 and 7 characterised by a collection tray (21,) which can be inserted in the cavity (19), and which passes under the channel (15) in the area of the openings (18), and which serves to collect the dirt that is fed into it by cleaning brushes attached to the transportation units (30) and that falls through these openings (18) from the channel (15).
  9. Track system according to Claim 4 characterised in that each of the moulded component sections (17) has electrical terminal lugs (22, 23) that are connected to the conductors (12, 13) and that lead out of the moulded component (5) at the side and into a connection installation recess (25) in the screed (27) and that are used for connection with the power supply cables (24).
  10. Track system according to one or more of Claims 1 to 9 characterised by a branch point (W) that has
    D.1
    a moulded component (5) with an essentially triangular outline,
    E.1
    a channel (15) embedded in the moulded component, and a branch channel (15a) joining the channel,
    F.1
    a conductor (13) running at a distance from the channel (15), and
    G.1
    a branch conductor (131) running at a distance from the branch channel (15a) but ending before the channel (15).
  11. Track system with a transportation unit according to Claim 10 characterised in that the transportation unit can be guided into the branch channel (15a) by means of at least one rotary and/or side-adjustable guide element (31) that is slides within the channel (15).
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