EP0616937A1 - Communication passage between vehicles, especially railway vehicles - Google Patents

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EP0616937A1
EP0616937A1 EP94103834A EP94103834A EP0616937A1 EP 0616937 A1 EP0616937 A1 EP 0616937A1 EP 94103834 A EP94103834 A EP 94103834A EP 94103834 A EP94103834 A EP 94103834A EP 0616937 A1 EP0616937 A1 EP 0616937A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D17/00—Construction details of vehicle bodies
    • B61D17/04—Construction details of vehicle bodies with bodies of metal; with composite, e.g. metal and wood body structures
    • B61D17/20—Communication passages between coaches; Adaptation of coach ends therefor
    • B61D17/22—Communication passages between coaches; Adaptation of coach ends therefor flexible, e.g. bellows

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  • the transition surface 3 is formed from a plurality of elements 3a, 3b (see FIG. 2) which are supported on the bottom section 4 'of the bellows 4. These elements 3a, 3b each have two webs 5 pointing downwards. In the bottom section 4 ', each pair of webs 5 encompasses a circumferential support frame 4b of the bellows 4, which holds the folds 4a together. The webs 5 are connected to the corresponding support frame 4b in a force-transmitting manner, for example by screws.
  • An alternative, not shown, is to replace the support frame 4b in the bottom section 4 'by the elements 3a, 3b, which then interact directly with the folds 4a.

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A communication passage between the end sides, facing one another, of two vehicles (1,2), in particular rail vehicles, which are coupled in an articulated fashion has a communicating surface (3) which consists of at least two elements which can be walked on and a bellows (4) which is connected to the two vehicles and forms a pipe which is enclosed on all sides. In order to achieve a particularly simple design which is favourable in terms of costs the elements (3a,3b) of the communicating surface (3) are supported on the floor section (4') of the bellows (4).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Übergang zwischen den einander zugewandten Stirnseiten von zwei gelenkig gekuppelten Fahrzeugen, insbesondere Schienenfahrzeugen, mit einer aus zumindest zwei begehbaren Elementen bestehenden Übergangsfläche und einem an beiden Fahrzeugen angeschlossenen Balg, der eine ringsum geschlossene Röhre bildet.The invention relates to a transition between the mutually facing end faces of two articulated vehicles, in particular rail vehicles, with a transition surface consisting of at least two walkable elements and a bellows connected to both vehicles, which forms a tube which is closed all round.

Durch die DE-OS 35 17 674 (siehe Fig. 1) ist ein Übergang mit den vorgenannten Gattungsmerkmalen bekannt. Die begehbaren Elemente der Übergangsfläche werden durch zwei Bleche gebildet, die an dem einen bzw. anderen Fahrzeug, beispielsweise in einem Scharnier, gelagert sind. Zum Stand der Technik gehört weiter ein der DE-PS 30 19 896 entnehmbarer Balg, bei dem im Balginneren umlaufende Stützrahmen jeweils eine Falte des Balges zusammenhalten.From DE-OS 35 17 674 (see Fig. 1) a transition with the aforementioned generic features is known. The walk-on elements of the transition surface are formed by two metal sheets which are mounted on one or the other vehicle, for example in a hinge. The state of the art also includes a bellows which can be removed from DE-PS 30 19 896, in the case of which peripheral support frames in the interior of the bellows each hold a fold of the bellows together.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Übergang der gattungsgemäßen Art im Sinne einer einfacheren und von den Kosten her günstigeren Bauweise derart zu gestalten, daß auf eine fahrzeugseitige Lagerung der Übergangselemente verzichtet werden kann.The invention is based on the object of designing a transition of the generic type in the sense of a simpler and more cost-effective design in such a way that there is no need to mount the transition elements on the vehicle.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Elemente der Übergangsfläche auf dem Bodenabschnitt des Balges abgestützt sind.This object is achieved in that the elements of the transition surface are supported on the bottom portion of the bellows.

Die Erfindung und deren in den Unteransprüchen angegebenen vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen werden im folgenden anhand eines in der Zeichnung prinzipartig dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen

  • Fig. 1 den Übergangsbereich zwischen zwei Schienenfahrzeugen in perspektivischer Ansicht,
  • Fig. 2 die Einzelheit Z aus Fig. 1 im vergrößerten Maßstab.
The invention and its advantageous embodiments specified in the subclaims are explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in principle in the drawing. Show it
  • 1 is a perspective view of the transition area between two rail vehicles,
  • Fig. 2 shows the detail Z of Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale.

Die Fahrzeuge 1 und 2 sind gelenkig miteinander gekuppelt, so daß alle im Fahrbetrieb vorkommenden Relativbewegungen ausgeführt werden können. Zwischen den einander zugewandten Stirnseiten der Fahrzeuge 1, 2 befindet sich ein Übergang, der im wesentlichen aus einer begehbaren Übergangsfläche 3 und einem Balg 4 besteht. Der als geschlossene Röhre gestaltete Balg 4 schirmt den Übergangsbereich vor Umwelteinflüssen ab.The vehicles 1 and 2 are articulated to each other so that all the relative movements occurring during driving can be carried out. There is a transition between the mutually facing end faces of the vehicles 1, 2, which essentially consists of a walk-on transition surface 3 and a bellows 4. The bellows 4, which is designed as a closed tube, shields the transition area from environmental influences.

Die Übergangsfläche 3 ist aus mehreren Elementen 3a, 3b gebildet (siehe Fig. 2), die auf dem Bodenabschnitt 4' des Balges 4 abgestützt sind. Diese Elemente 3a, 3b weisen jeweils zwei nach unten gerichtete Stege 5 auf. Im Bodenabschnitt 4' umgreift jedes Stegpaar 5 einen umlaufenden stützrahmen 4b des Balges 4, der die Falten 4a zusammenhält. Die Stege 5 sind mit dem entsprechenden stützrahmen 4b kraftübertragend verbunden, beispielsweise durch Schrauben. Eine nicht dargestellte Alternative liegt darin, den Stützrahmen 4b im Bodenabschnitt 4' durch die Elemente 3a, 3b zu ersetzen, die dann unmittelbar mit den Falten 4a zusammenwirken.The transition surface 3 is formed from a plurality of elements 3a, 3b (see FIG. 2) which are supported on the bottom section 4 'of the bellows 4. These elements 3a, 3b each have two webs 5 pointing downwards. In the bottom section 4 ', each pair of webs 5 encompasses a circumferential support frame 4b of the bellows 4, which holds the folds 4a together. The webs 5 are connected to the corresponding support frame 4b in a force-transmitting manner, for example by screws. An alternative, not shown, is to replace the support frame 4b in the bottom section 4 'by the elements 3a, 3b, which then interact directly with the folds 4a.

Die vorzugsweise aus einem trittseitig geriffelten Kunststoff- oder Aluminiumprofil gebildeten Elemente 3a, 3b der Übergangsfläche 3 überlappen einander. Im Hinblick auf eine von Abstufungen freie Trittfläche haben die oben liegenden Elemente 3a zu den benachbarten unteren Elementen 3b hin gerichtete Abschrägungen 6.The elements 3a, 3b of the transition surface 3, which are preferably formed from a corrugated plastic or aluminum profile on the step side, overlap one another. With regard to a tread surface free of gradations, the upper elements 3a have bevels 6 directed towards the adjacent lower elements 3b.

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1. Übergang zwischen den einander zugewandten Stirnseiten von zwei gelenkig gekuppelten Fahrzeugen (1, 2), insbesondere Schienenfahrzeugen, mit einer aus zumindest zwei begehbaren Elementen bestehenden Übergangsfläche (3) und einem an beiden Fahrzeugen angeschlossenen Balg (4), der eine ringsum geschlossene Röhre bildet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elemente (3a, 3b) der Übergangsfläche (3) auf dem Bodenabschnitt (4') des Balges (4) abgestützt sind.1. Transition between the mutually facing end faces of two articulated vehicles (1, 2), in particular rail vehicles, with a transition surface (3) consisting of at least two walkable elements and a bellows (4) connected to both vehicles, which has an all-round closed tube forms, characterized in that the elements (3a, 3b) of the transition surface (3) on the bottom portion (4 ') of the bellows (4) are supported. 2. Übergang nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elemente (3a, 3b) der Übergangsfläche (3) jeweils über zwei nach unten gerichtete Stege (5) mit einer nach oben ragenden Falte (4a) des Balges (4) oder mit einem an sich bekannten, die Falten (4a) zusammenhaltenden Stützrahmen (4b) des Balges (4) kraftübertragend verbunden sind.2. Transition according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements (3a, 3b) of the transition surface (3) each have two downward webs (5) with an upstanding fold (4a) of the bellows (4) or with one known supporting frame (4b) of the bellows (4), which holds the folds (4a) together, are connected in a force-transmitting manner. 3. Übergang nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elemente (3a, 3b) der Übergangsfläche (3) aus einem Kunststoff-oder Aluminiumprofil gebildet sind.3. Transition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elements (3a, 3b) of the transition surface (3) are formed from a plastic or aluminum profile. 4. Übergang nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Elemente (3a, 3b) der Übergangsfläche (3) einander überlappen, wobei das oben liegende Element (3a) zu dem benachbarten unteren Element (3b) hin gerichtete Abschrägungen (6) aufweist.4. Transition according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the elements (3a, 3b) of the transition surface (3) overlap one another, the upper element (3a) to the adjacent lower element (3b) directed bevels ( 6).
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EP2172383A1 (en) 2008-10-06 2010-04-07 Faiveley SA Communication passage between two vehicles
EP3495227A1 (en) 2017-12-05 2019-06-12 Hübner GmbH & Co. KG Transition to be mounted between two vehicles with a jointed connection
EP3771605A1 (en) * 2019-08-02 2021-02-03 Dellner Couplers AB Gangway for connecting a first car of a multi-car vehicle to a second car

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DE2555845A1 (en) * 1975-12-11 1977-06-23 Huebner Gummi & Kunststoff Railway train coach concertina link - has flat finish cover over folds to exclude wind at high speeds
EP0293051A1 (en) * 1987-05-22 1988-11-30 Ascan A/S A passage connection between steadily intercoupled railway cars

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EP2172383A1 (en) 2008-10-06 2010-04-07 Faiveley SA Communication passage between two vehicles
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EP3495227A1 (en) 2017-12-05 2019-06-12 Hübner GmbH & Co. KG Transition to be mounted between two vehicles with a jointed connection
EP3771605A1 (en) * 2019-08-02 2021-02-03 Dellner Couplers AB Gangway for connecting a first car of a multi-car vehicle to a second car
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