EP0957020A1 - Current supply for an electrical consumer in the area of a set of points and diagnostic device for a set of points - Google Patents

Current supply for an electrical consumer in the area of a set of points and diagnostic device for a set of points Download PDF

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EP0957020A1
EP0957020A1 EP99440108A EP99440108A EP0957020A1 EP 0957020 A1 EP0957020 A1 EP 0957020A1 EP 99440108 A EP99440108 A EP 99440108A EP 99440108 A EP99440108 A EP 99440108A EP 0957020 A1 EP0957020 A1 EP 0957020A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L5/00—Local operating mechanisms for points or track-mounted scotch-blocks; Visible or audible signals; Local operating mechanisms for visible or audible signals
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  • the invention relates to a device for power supply in the field a switch arranged electrical consumer.
  • the invention relates also a diagnostic device for monitoring a switch after Preamble of claim 2.
  • FIG. 3 shows a known, from the company Voest-Alpine - Eisenbahnsysteme, Vienna, sold electronic monitoring device for a switch, at of several different sensors for the function of the switch critical points are appropriate. These places are for example around the tongue system, the passage between the tongue and Cheek splint and the heart area. The sensors also monitor the Switch heating and the screw connection in the heart area. One near the Softly arranged microprocessor prepares that from the sensors recorded measured values. The processed data are then remotely transmitted to a screen workstation and can be evaluated there become.
  • the invention solves this problem with the help of that specified in claim 1 Characteristics.
  • the device according to the invention comprises storage means for Storage of electrical energy and switching means that ensure that the Storage medium loaded during actuating operation via actuating current lines become.
  • the invention is based on the consideration that, at least temporarily, namely with every setting operation, on the switch via line in significant amount of electrical energy can be obtained. This time is used according to the invention to charge storage media. With these Storage means can be an accumulator, u. But also by one Act the capacitor of sufficiently large capacity.
  • the switching means provided are preferably a simple electrical circuit realized.
  • Diagnostic device with a transceiver for a cellular Radio network equipped.
  • the data exchange with a diagnostic center is then processed via a mobile radio interface.
  • Fig. 1 shows in a schematic diagram a switch W, the push rod SS is moved by a point machine WA during an actuating process.
  • the Drive unit (not shown) of the point machine WA is over Alternating current lines SSL - usually 4 wires - with an interlocking STW connected. This is obtained in the point machine WA via the SSL power supply lines housed drive unit needed to change the switch electrical power. Often the drive unit is so with the help of relays the control lines SSL interconnected that the signal box STW after successful completion of the actuating process via the SSL actuating power lines receives feedback.
  • an electrical consumer EV In the area of the switch W there is an electrical consumer EV, at which - as just mentioned - is, for example, a known one Diagnostic device acts.
  • This electrical consumer EV can in the immediate vicinity of the turnout W, for example in the housing of the turnout drive, or even a few meters away from it.
  • the electrical consumer EV with storage means is ACCU electrically connected. About this storage means, preferably as Conventional accumulator are carried out, the electrical Consumer EV its energy.
  • the accumulator accumulators are loaded over the SSL power supply lines. There only during an actuating process via the actuating current lines significant current can flow is the charging time of the storage battery limited to the changeover times of the turnout - each about 3 to 5 seconds.
  • Switching means SM ensure that at least during this time Storage means AKKU with the control lines SSL in a suitable manner are connected. How this connection is realized depends on the type of actuating power lines. For example, one inductive coupling. Most used The three-phase current supplied must also be three-phase drive units the switching means SM with the help of a rectifier into a direct current being transformed.
  • FIG. 2 corresponds essentially to Fig. 1, only here is the electrical consumer known diagnostic device.
  • the diagnostic device includes illustrated embodiment two sensors S1 and S2 and one Evaluation device AE.
  • the sensors S1 and S2 monitor the function the soft critical points. Examples of such sensors are EP-A2-514 365 and EP-A1-649 519.
  • the Evaluation device AE has the task of controlling the sensors that Process sensor signals and generate diagnostic messages.
  • the diagnostic center here is the signal box STW, which also has a corresponding transceiver disposes.
  • the radio transmission is preferably based on the GSM or GSM-R standard.
  • the operation of the diagnostic device is running for example, so that the sensors S1 and S2 only at the request of Diagnostic center take measurements on the switch and diagnostic signals produce. This presupposes that the transceiver SEE constantly is ready to receive.
  • the evaluation device AE generates from the Sensor signals a diagnostic message. Then builds the Transceiver SEE a communication link over which the diagnostic message is transmitted to the requesting diagnostic center. In such a mode of operation, the total power consumption Diagnostic device very small.
  • the power consumption is minimal when the diagnostic device is on own initiative, e.g. with each changeover of a switch, one Carries out diagnosis and a diagnosis message to the diagnosis center transmitted.
  • the transceiver must be such Operating mode not be ready to receive, which means the middle Power consumption is significantly reduced.

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Abstract

The power supply for an electric consumer (EV) arranged in the area of a switch (W) includes storage devices (AKKU) for storing electric energy, and switching devices (SM) which assure that the storage devices are charged over switch current conductors (SSL) during a switching process. An Independent claim is provided for a diagnosis arrangement for the supervision of a switch, and an operating method of the power supply.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Stromversorgung eines im Bereich einer Weiche angeordneten elektrischen Verbrauchers. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Diagnoseeinrichtung zur Überwachung einer Weiche nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 2.The invention relates to a device for power supply in the field a switch arranged electrical consumer. The invention relates also a diagnostic device for monitoring a switch after Preamble of claim 2.

Einführungintroduction

Fig. 3 zeigt eine bekannte, von der Firma Voest-Alpine - Eisenbahnsysteme, Wien, vertriebene elektronische Überwachungseinrichtung für eine Weiche, bei der mehrere unterschiedliche Sensoren an für die Funktion der Weiche kritischen Stellen angebracht sind. Bei diesen Stellen handelt es sich beispielsweise um die Zungenanlage, den Durchgang zwischen Zunge und Backenschiene und den Herzbereich. Die Sensoren überwachen außerdem die Weichenheizung und die Verschraubung im Herzbereich. Ein in der Nähe der Weiche angeordneter Mikroprozessor bereitet die von den Sensoren aufgenommenen Meßwerte auf. Die aufbereiteten Daten werden anschließend an einen Bildschirmarbeitsplatz fernübertragen und können dort ausgewertet werden.3 shows a known, from the company Voest-Alpine - Eisenbahnsysteme, Vienna, sold electronic monitoring device for a switch, at of several different sensors for the function of the switch critical points are appropriate. These places are for example around the tongue system, the passage between the tongue and Cheek splint and the heart area. The sensors also monitor the Switch heating and the screw connection in the heart area. One near the Softly arranged microprocessor prepares that from the sensors recorded measured values. The processed data are then remotely transmitted to a screen workstation and can be evaluated there become.

Zur Versorgung der bekannten Überwachungseinrichtung mit elektrischer Energie ist diese über eigens für diesen Zweck zu verlegende Kabel mit einer zentralen Stromversorgung, z. B. mit einem Stellwerk, verbunden. Eine solche eigene Stromversorgung ist erforderlich, da die Stelleitungen, über die der Antrieb der Weiche vom Stellwerk mit Strom versorgt wird, nicht zur Stromversorgung verwendet werden können. Aus Sicherheitsgründen sind die Stelleitungen so verschaltet, daß nur während eines Stellvorgangs ein ausreichender Strom fließen kann. Auf diese Weise wird wirkungsvoll verhindert, daß ein fehlerhaft arbeitender Weichenantrieb ohne Stellbefehl über die Stelleitungen elektrische Energie bezieht und - ggf. sehr langsam - die Weiche umstellt.To supply the known monitoring device with electrical Energy is this with a cable to be laid specifically for this purpose central power supply, e.g. B. connected to an interlocking. Such Own power supply is required, because the line over which the The turnout is powered by the signal box, not for Power supply can be used. For security reasons they are Control lines interconnected so that only during an actuation process sufficient current can flow. This way it becomes effective prevents a faulty point machine without a command draws electrical energy via the line and - if necessary very slowly - the Switch switches.

Die Kosten für das Verlegen der zusätzlichen elektrischen Kabel sind sehr hoch, weswegen ein Nachrüsten von Weichen mit den soeben geschilderten Überwachungseinrichtungen oft nicht rentabel ist. Eine lokale Stromerzeugung an der Weiche mit Hilfe von Solarzellen und eines daran angeschlossenen Akkumulators ist insofern unbefriedigend, als die Solarzellen verschmutzt oder längere Zeit von Schnee bedeckt sein können. Um lange Ausfallzeiten überbrücken zu können, müßten sehr große und somit teure Akkumulatoren eingesetzt werden.The cost of laying the additional electrical cables is very high high, which is why retrofitting switches with the ones just described Monitoring equipment is often not profitable. Local electricity generation on the switch with the help of solar cells and one connected to it Accumulator is unsatisfactory in that the solar cells are dirty or can be covered by snow for a long time. For long downtimes To be able to bridge them would have to be very large and therefore expensive batteries be used.

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Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zur Stromversorgung von im Bereich einer Weiche angeordneten elektrischen Verbrauchern, insbesondere einer Diagnoseeinrichtung für Weichen, anzugeben, welche mit einfachen Mitteln realisierbar ist und die die angesprochenen Nachteile nicht aufweist.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a device for power supply electrical consumers arranged in the area of a switch, in particular a diagnostic device for switches, to indicate which with simple means is realizable and the disadvantages mentioned are not having.

Zusammenfassung der ErfindungSummary of the invention

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit Hilfe der in Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung umfaßt Speichermittel zum Speichern elektrischer Energie und Schaltmittel, die dafür sorgen, daß die Speichermittel während eines Stellvorgangs über Stellstromleitungen geladen werden. Die Erfindung beruht auf der Überlegung, daß zumindest kurzzeitig, nämlich bei jedem Stellvorgang, an der Weiche über Stelleitungen in nennenswertem Umfang elektrische Energie bezogen werden kann. Diese Zeit wird erfindungsgemäß genutzt, um Speichermittel aufzuladen. Bei diesen Speichermitteln kann es sich um einen Akkumulator, u. U. aber auch um einen Kondensator ausreichend großer Kapazität handeln. Die erfindungsgemäß vorgesehenen Schaltmittel sind vorzugsweise als einfache elektrische Schaltung realisiert.The invention solves this problem with the help of that specified in claim 1 Characteristics. The device according to the invention comprises storage means for Storage of electrical energy and switching means that ensure that the Storage medium loaded during actuating operation via actuating current lines become. The invention is based on the consideration that, at least temporarily, namely with every setting operation, on the switch via line in significant amount of electrical energy can be obtained. This time is used according to the invention to charge storage media. With these Storage means can be an accumulator, u. But also by one Act the capacitor of sufficiently large capacity. The invention The switching means provided are preferably a simple electrical circuit realized.

Zusätzlich zur oder anstelle der angesprochenen Diagnoseeinrichtung lassen sich mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung auch andere im Bereich der Weiche angeordnete elektrische Verbraucher mit elektrischer Energie versorgen. Ein solcher anderer Verbraucher könnte beispielsweise ein Weichenlagerückmelder sein, der dem Stellwerk den erfolgreichen Vollzug eines Stellbefehls mitteilt.Leave in addition to or instead of the mentioned diagnostic device with the device according to the invention also in the field of Soft arranged electrical consumers with electrical energy supply. Such another consumer could, for example, be a Switch position feedback that the signal box the successful execution of an actuating command.

Bei einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ist die Diagnoseeinrichtung mit einer Sendeempfangseinrichtung für ein zellulares Funknetz ausgestattet. Der Datenaustausch mit einer Diagnosezentrale, etwa einem Stellwerk, wird dann über eine Mobilfunkschnittstelle abgewickelt.In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention Diagnostic device with a transceiver for a cellular Radio network equipped. The data exchange with a diagnostic center, for example an interlocking, is then processed via a mobile radio interface.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Ausführungsbeispiele und der Zeichnungen eingehend erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1: Prinzipskizze einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 1;
  • Fig. 2: Prinzipskizze einer erfindungsgemäßen Diagnoseeinrichtung gemäß Anspruch 2.
    • The invention is explained in detail below using the exemplary embodiments and the drawings. Show it:
  • 1: schematic diagram of a device according to the invention according to claim 1;
  • 2: schematic diagram of a diagnostic device according to the invention according to claim 2.

    • Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDescription of the embodiments

    Fig. 1 zeigt in einer Prinzipskizze eine Weiche W, deren Schubstange SS während eines Stellvorgangs von einem Weichenantrieb WA bewegt wird. Das Antriebsaggregat (nicht dargestellt) des Weichenantriebs WA ist über Stellstromleitungen SSL - üblicherweise 4 Adern - mit einem Stellwerk STW verbunden. Über die Stellstromleitungen SSL erhält das im Weichenantrieb WA untergebrachte Antriebsaggregat die zum Umstellen der Weiche benötigte elektrische Energie. Häufig ist das Antriebsaggregat mit Hilfe von Relais so mit den Stellstromleitungen SSL verschaltet, daß das Stellwerk STW nach erfolgreichem Abschluß des Stellvorgangs über die Stellstromleitungen SSL eine Rückmeldung erhält.Fig. 1 shows in a schematic diagram a switch W, the push rod SS is moved by a point machine WA during an actuating process. The Drive unit (not shown) of the point machine WA is over Alternating current lines SSL - usually 4 wires - with an interlocking STW connected. This is obtained in the point machine WA via the SSL power supply lines housed drive unit needed to change the switch electrical power. Often the drive unit is so with the help of relays the control lines SSL interconnected that the signal box STW after successful completion of the actuating process via the SSL actuating power lines receives feedback.

    Im Bereich der Weiche W befindet sich ein elektrischer Verbraucher EV, bei dem es sich - wie soeben erwähnt - beispielsweise um eine an sich bekannte Diagnoseeinrichtung handelt. Dieser elektrische Verbraucher EV kann in unmittelbarer Nähe der Weiche W, etwa im Gehäuse des Weichenantriebs, oder auch einige Meter entfernt davon angeordnet sein.In the area of the switch W there is an electrical consumer EV, at which - as just mentioned - is, for example, a known one Diagnostic device acts. This electrical consumer EV can in the immediate vicinity of the turnout W, for example in the housing of the turnout drive, or even a few meters away from it.

    Erfindungsgemäß ist der elektrische Verbraucher EV mit Speichermitteln AKKU elektrisch verbunden. Über diese Speichermittel, die vorzugsweise als herkömmlicher Akkumulator ausgeführt sind, bezieht der elektrische Verbraucher EV seine Energie.According to the invention, the electrical consumer EV with storage means is ACCU electrically connected. About this storage means, preferably as Conventional accumulator are carried out, the electrical Consumer EV its energy.

    Geladen werden die Speichermittel AKKU über die Stellstromleitungen SSL. Da nur während eines Stellvorgangs über die Stellstromleitungen ein nennenswerter Strom fließen kann, ist die Ladezeit der Speichermittel AKKU auf die Umstellzeiten der Weiche - jeweils etwa 3 bis 5 Sekunden - beschränkt. Schaltmittel SM sorgen dafür, daß zumindest während dieser Zeit die Speichermittel AKKU mit den Stellstromleitungen SSL in geeigneter Weise verbunden sind. Wie diese Verbindung im einzelnen realisiert ist, hängt von der Art der Stellstromleitungen ab. In Frage kommt beispielsweise eine induktive Ankopplung. Bei den meist verwendeten Drehsfromantriebsaggregafen muß der zugeführte Drehstrom außerdem von den Schaltmitteln SM mit Hilfe eines Gleichrichters in einen Gleichstrom umgewandelt werden.The accumulator accumulators are loaded over the SSL power supply lines. There only during an actuating process via the actuating current lines significant current can flow is the charging time of the storage battery limited to the changeover times of the turnout - each about 3 to 5 seconds. Switching means SM ensure that at least during this time Storage means AKKU with the control lines SSL in a suitable manner are connected. How this connection is realized depends on the type of actuating power lines. For example, one inductive coupling. Most used The three-phase current supplied must also be three-phase drive units the switching means SM with the help of a rectifier into a direct current being transformed.

    Bei der Nachrüstung einer Weiche mit einer erfindungsgemäßem Vorrichtung ist dafür Sorge zu tragen, daß die Funktion des Antriebsaggregats durch das Laden der Speichermittel nicht beeinträchtigt wird. Die ausgekoppelte Leistung sollte daher nur wenige Prozent der Leistungsaufnahme des Antriebsaggregats betragen. Die Leistungsaufnahme gängiger Asynchrondrehstromaggregate liegt bei ca. 700 W. Wenn beispielsweise über 5 Sekunden eine Leistung von 20 Watt ausgekoppelt wird, so kann man mit dieser Energie einen elektrischen Verbraucher mit einer Leistungsaufnahme von 2 Watt 50 Sekunden lang betreiben, oder man kann eine gängige Sendeempfangseinrichtung für zellulare Funknetze über 12 Stunden hinweg jede Stunde 15 Sekunden lang senden lassen.When retrofitting a switch with a device according to the invention care must be taken to ensure that the function of the drive unit is ensured by the Loading the storage medium is not affected. The decoupled performance should therefore only be a few percent of the power consumption of the drive unit be. The power consumption of common asynchronous three-phase units is approx. 700 W. If, for example, the power exceeds 5 seconds 20 watts is decoupled, so you can use this energy an electrical Consumers with a power consumption of 2 watts for 50 seconds operate, or you can a common transceiver for cellular radio networks every hour for 15 seconds for 12 hours send.

    Eine erfindungsgemäße Diagnoseeinrichtung ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt. Fig. 2 entspricht im wesentlichen Fig. 1, nur ist hier der elektrische Verbraucher eine an sich bekannte Diagnoseeinrichtung. Die Diagnoseeinrichtung umfaßt im dargestellen Ausführungsbeispiel zwei Sensoren S1 und S2 und eine Auswerteeinrichtung AE. Die Sensoren S1 und S2 überwachen für die Funktion der Weiche kritische Stellen. Beispiele für derartige Sensoren sind den EP-A2-514 365 und EP-A1-649 519 zu entnehmen. Die Sensoren erzeugen Sensorsignale, die der Auswerteeinrichtung AE zugeführt werden. Die Auswerteeinrichtung AE hat die Aufgabe, die Sensoren zu steuern, die Sensorsignale aufzubereiten und Diagnosemeldungen zu erzeugen.A diagnostic device according to the invention is shown in FIG. 2. Fig. 2 corresponds essentially to Fig. 1, only here is the electrical consumer known diagnostic device. The diagnostic device includes illustrated embodiment two sensors S1 and S2 and one Evaluation device AE. The sensors S1 and S2 monitor the function the soft critical points. Examples of such sensors are EP-A2-514 365 and EP-A1-649 519. Generate the sensors Sensor signals that are fed to the evaluation device AE. The Evaluation device AE has the task of controlling the sensors that Process sensor signals and generate diagnostic messages.

    Beim in Fig. 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel werden die Diagnosemeldungen über eine Sendeempfangseinrichtung SEE über Funk an eine Diagnosezentrale übertragen. Die Diagnosezentrale ist hier das Stellwerk STW, welches ebenfalls über eine entsprechende Sendeempfangseinrichtung verfügt. Vorzugsweise wird die Funkübertragung nach dem GSM- oder dem GSM-R-Standard abgewickelt. Der Betrieb der Diagnoseeinrichtung läuft beispielsweise so ab, daß die Sensoren S1 und S2 nur auf Aufforderung der Diagnosezentrale Messungen an der Weiche vornehmen und Diagnosesignale erzeugen. Dies setzt voraus, daß die Sendeempfangseinrichtung SEE ständig empfangsbereit ist. Die Auswerteeinrichtung AE erzeugt aus den Sensorsignalen eine Diagnosemeldung. Anschließend baut die Sendeempfangseinrichtung SEE eine Kommunikationsverbindung auf, über die die Diagnosemeldung an die anfordernde Diagnosezentrale übermittelt wird. Bei einer solchen Betriebsweise ist die Leistungsaufnahme der gesamten Diagnoseeinrichtung sehr gering.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 2, the Diagnostic messages via a transceiver SEE via radio transferred to a diagnostic center. The diagnostic center here is the signal box STW, which also has a corresponding transceiver disposes. The radio transmission is preferably based on the GSM or GSM-R standard. The operation of the diagnostic device is running for example, so that the sensors S1 and S2 only at the request of Diagnostic center take measurements on the switch and diagnostic signals produce. This presupposes that the transceiver SEE constantly is ready to receive. The evaluation device AE generates from the Sensor signals a diagnostic message. Then builds the Transceiver SEE a communication link over which the diagnostic message is transmitted to the requesting diagnostic center. In such a mode of operation, the total power consumption Diagnostic device very small.

    Minimal wird die Leistungsaufnahme, wenn die Diagnoseeinrichtung auf eigene Initiative hin, z.B. bei jedem Umstellvorgang einer Weiche, eine Diagnose durchführt und eine Diagnosemeldung an die Diagnosezentrale übermittelt. Die Sendeempfangseinrichtung muß bei einer solchen Betriebsweise nicht in Empfangsbereitschaft sein, wodurch die mittlere Leistungsaufnahme erheblich verringert wird.The power consumption is minimal when the diagnostic device is on own initiative, e.g. with each changeover of a switch, one Carries out diagnosis and a diagnosis message to the diagnosis center transmitted. The transceiver must be such Operating mode not be ready to receive, which means the middle Power consumption is significantly reduced.

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    Vorrichtung zur Stromversorgung eines im Bereich einer Weiche (W) angeordneten elektrischen Verbrauchers (EV),
    dadurch gekennzeichnet,
    daß die Vorrichtung umfaßt: a) Speichermittel (AKKU) zum Speichern elektrischer Energie und b) Schaltmittel (SM), die dafür sorgen, daß die Speichermittel während eines Stellvorgangs über Stellstromleitungen (SSL) geladen werden.     Device for the power supply of an electrical consumer (EV) arranged in the area of a switch (W),
    characterized,
    that the device comprises: a) storage means (ACCU) for storing electrical energy and b) switching means (SM), which ensure that the storage means are loaded during actuating operation via actuating current lines (SSL).     Diagnoseeinrichtung zur Überwachung einer Weiche, mit: a) wenigstens einem im Bereich der Weiche angeordneten Sensor, der Abweichungen vom Normalbetrieb erkennt und Mittel zum Erzeugen von Diagnosesignalen hat, und mit b) einer Auswerteeinrichtung zum Auswerten der Diagnosesignale und Erstellung von Diagnosemeldungen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, c) daß zur Stromversorgung der Diagnoseeinrichtung eine Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 vorgesehen ist. Diagnostic device for monitoring a switch, with: a) at least one sensor arranged in the area of the switch, which detects deviations from normal operation and has means for generating diagnostic signals, and with b) an evaluation device for evaluating the diagnostic signals and creating diagnostic messages, characterized, c) that a device according to claim 1 is provided for the power supply of the diagnostic device. Diagnoseeinrichtung nach Anspruch 2, die mit einer Sendeempfangseinrichtung für ein zellulares Funknetz ausgestattet ist.Diagnostic device according to claim 2, which with a Transceiver is equipped for a cellular radio network. Verfahren zur Stromversorgung eines im Bereich einer Weiche (W) angeordneten elektrischen Verbrauchers (EV),
    dadurch gekennzeichnet,
    daß Schaltmittel (SM) dafür sorgen, daß Speichermittel (AKKU) zum Speichern elektrischer Energie während eines Stellvorgangs über Stellstromleitungen (SSL) geladen werden, und daß die Speichermittel den elektrischen Verbraucher mit elektrischer Energie versorgen.    Method for powering an electrical consumer (EV) arranged in the area of a switch (W),
    characterized,
    that switching means (SM) ensure that storage means (AKKU) for storing electrical energy are loaded during an actuating process via actuating current lines (SSL), and that the storage means supply the electrical consumer with electrical energy.
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