EP1117872B1 - Structure de quai de gare - Google Patents

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EP1117872B1
EP1117872B1 EP99932988A EP99932988A EP1117872B1 EP 1117872 B1 EP1117872 B1 EP 1117872B1 EP 99932988 A EP99932988 A EP 99932988A EP 99932988 A EP99932988 A EP 99932988A EP 1117872 B1 EP1117872 B1 EP 1117872B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H3/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons
    • E04H3/10—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons for meetings, entertainments, or sports
    • E04H3/22—Theatres; Concert halls; Studios for broadcasting, cinematography, television or similar purposes
    • E04H3/24—Constructional features of stages
    • E04H3/28—Shiftable or portable platforms
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61B—RAILWAY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B61B1/00—General arrangement of stations, platforms, or sidings; Railway networks; Rail vehicle marshalling systems
    • B61B1/02—General arrangement of stations and platforms including protection devices for the passengers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01F—ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE
    • E01F1/00—Construction of station or like platforms or refuge islands or like islands in traffic areas, e.g. intersection or filling-station islands; Kerbs specially adapted for islands in traffic areas
    • E01F1/005—Portable or movable traffic-area platforms or islands, e.g. portable loading islands, retractable platforms for traffic-directing officer

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  • the invention herein described relates to a temporary or permanent platform for use, preferably but not exclusively, at or between public transport stations to provide platform access.
  • a platform with a flexible configuration is disclosed in DE-A-4110 572.
  • An efficient public transport system is desirable since it is a cost effective means to move people and/or freight within and between cities and countries. Additionally, from an environmental aspect, it is also desirable to encourage road users to utilise public transport rather than use automobiles. This effectively decreases pollution and thereby increases air quality.
  • Integrated Rail Systems have an extensive infrastructure i.e. the lines that the trains run on, the signals that control train movement and the stations that provide locations for passengers and freight to embark and disembark. It is essential to ensure that the rail lines and stations are maintained to provide safe transport for its customers, and freight. In the time in which Rail Systems have been in existence, the growth in terms of passengers and freight has required significant expansion and modernisation.
  • Expansion requires construction of permanent or semi-permanent rail stations between major main-line stations for more efficient public transport providing more stops.
  • a platform comprising a plurality of standing parts which together define a standing surface and support means for the standing parts, wherein the support means comprises a base part and a support member whose height can selectively be varied, the platform being characterised in that each support means comprises a bracket, and each standing part is slidably connected to a bracket.
  • a kit for assembling a platform comprising; a plurality of standing parts; a plurality of support means; a plurality of base parts; a plurality of brackets; and optionally all fixings required to assemble the platform.
  • the platform may be free standing or may provide an extension to an existing structure, having a dedicated access from said existing structure.
  • the platform may be a temporary platform adapted for use in association with an existing platform to be repaired.
  • the standing surface may therefore be adapted to project or protrude a desired amount from an existing platform to be repaired, preferably to the extent to which the existing platform has been dismantled for reconstruction, and more preferably to provide safe access to a public transport means.
  • the platform may be adapted to provide temporary, permanent or at least a semi-permanent standing surface.
  • the platform may provide means to secure it in place in association with an existing platform or as a free-standing platform structure, in the form of any temporary or permanent fixing.
  • the standing part may comprise a fixing means (adapted to be welded, screwed, glued or otherwise fixed to the existing platform or foundation, at a position remote from at least one support means, thereby providing two points of fixture).
  • Standing parts may be of similar or different sizes.
  • the standing parts may be manufactured from any robust, durable, rigid material of sufficient strength to provide a secure standing surface to those members of the public or freight using the platform.
  • wood, steel, aluminium, composites such as reinforced plastics and the like are examples of materials that are used to provide a secure standing surface to those members of the public or freight using the platform.
  • the support member may be provided in a variety of fixed lengths. It will be apparent that alteration to support member length may be desirable due to differences between the height of a given platform and the height of a carriage. This reflects the differences in platform construction for different public transport means or locations.
  • the adjustable nature of the support means facilitates the construction of free-standing platforms as herein described.
  • the support member may be slidably mounted within an open-ended support member, means being provided for securing the two support members together at selected locations to vary the height of the support member.
  • a telescopic support member may be provided with locking means to secure said length adjustment to said support member. Ideally this may be provided by a series of spaced apertures aligned in each part of the said telescopic support member through which a securing pin or similar may be at least partially placed therethrough to secure said length adjustment.
  • said support member may be located and securely positioned in said base part by similar securing pins.
  • the temporary platform may be constructed during the night when the number of passengers using a rail station is less than during peak hours of travelling and/or commuter times of the early morning and evening. Work on the platform beneath the temporary surface can be undertaken by the construction works and/or engineers during these periods by simply sliding the standing parts from the support means thereby allowing access to the platform. During busier times the standing parts are replaced to form a semi-continuous surface on which rail travellers may walk. The plurality of the standing parts to form the continuous surface is advantageous Insofar as there is no requirement to close entire platforms to restrict passenger movement. The multi-component nature of the temporary platform facilitates its rapid construction in situ.
  • the provision of standing parts of selected dimensions also means that the temporary platform may be customised to an individual platform since not all station platforms are identical in their construction. Furthermore, even during busy periods it may still be possible to build/repair the surface beneath the temporary platform in selected areas without the necessity to close the entire platform.
  • Figure 1a represents a plan view of a platform having a plurality of standing parts 1 representing a semi-continuous standing surface 2 of the platform. Five complete standing parts of equal width and length are shown. Support means (not seen in Figure 1a) are selectively positioned below the standing parts 1 to provide stable support for the standing surface.
  • the standing surface 2 is constructed by sliding standing parts 1 relative to the support means.
  • the standing surface may readily be dismantled to facilitate access to the surface covered by the platform by construction workers/engineers to effect building/repairs to that surface.
  • the standing surface is for use in a permanent or semi-permanent platform, the construction of the platform may be rapidly assembled to provide a functional platform in a minimum of time.
  • the illustrated platform comprises a support member 6, a bracket 8 and slidably connected thereto a standing part 1.
  • Standing part 1 is fixed to the rearmost part of the platform by a bolt 9 or other conventional means.
  • the standing part 1 includes a slidably mounted inner member (shown in full and broken line in Figure 1b) for varying the platform width and therefore the distance of the platform surface from trains.
  • the support means is shown in more detail in Figures 2a to 2d.
  • the support means 3 includes a base part 4 releasably attached to an open-ended support member 5 into which the lower end of the support member extends.
  • the open-ended support member 5 slidably engages a centrally located recess 9 of the base part 4.
  • the height of the support means 3 is adjustable by movement of the support member 6 telescopically within the open-ended support member 5.
  • the support member 6 can be secured at any selected height within open-ended support member 5 by any conventional means.
  • regularly spaced apertures may be provided in the open-ended support member 5 and the support member 6 which, when aligned, cooperate to enable the members to be joined through a securing pin. The spacing of the apertures allows the overall length of the support means 3 to be adjusted.
  • the support member is provided with a secure foundation to provide a stable support to the platform.
  • the uppermost part of support member 6 includes a bracket 8 which is provided with means to engage a standing part 1 of the standing surface 2.
  • the standing part 1 is secured to the bracket 8 by pinch bolts 7, or the like. This is best illustrated in Figure 2c which shows pinch bolts 7 extending through the bracket 8 to connect with the standing part 1.
  • the positioning of a selected number of support means about an area to be built and/or repaired provides a frame into which the standing part may be assembled to provide a standing surface.
  • the rearmost standing parts are secured to the platform surface by the provision of the conventional fixing bolts 9 as shown in Figure 2d. This provides additional stability to the temporary standing surface thereby increasing safety for users.
  • the area to be built/repaired is marked.
  • the standing parts are assembled into the brackets 8 at the uppermost part of the support means 3.
  • Standing part 1 is fixed to the bracket 8 via the pinch bolts 7.
  • Selected standing parts can be disconnected from the bracket 8 to allow construction works/engineers access to conduct necessary work.
  • the standing surface is maintained to reduce disruption to passenger movement.
  • Figures 4(i) and 4(ii) are plan and side elevation views of an assembled platform.
  • the length and width of the platform may be varied by incorporating or removing component parts of the platform.
  • Figures 5 and 6 are side views of alternative embodiments of platforms in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 5 shows a narrow construction using pairs of spaced support means.
  • Figure 6 shows a broader platform showing its relative positioning with respect to the rail track 12. If the platform is to be used on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis then those facilities typically associated with public transport stations are added to the platform structure. For example, and not by way of limitation, drainage, lighting, handrails, steps, toilets, shelters.
  • the platform may have applications other than its use at railway stations.
  • temporary harbour walkways for use by the Merchant/Royal Navy temporary stages for performing arts, temporary walkways for pedestrians during repair to pavements and/or roads.
  • the platform provides a rapid means to construct a standing surface.
  • the platform can be advantageously dismantled either wholly or partially to allow access to the surface beneath to effect building and/or repair work.

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  1. Plate-forme comprenant plusieurs éléments verticaux (1) qui ensemble définissent une surface verticale (2) et des moyens de support (3) pour les éléments verticaux, les moyens de support comprenant une partie de base (4) et un membre de support (6) dont on peut faire varier la hauteur de manière sélective, la plate-forme étant caractérisée en ce que chaque moyen de support (3) comprend une console (8), chaque élément vertical (1) étant relié en glissement à ladite console (8) .
  2. Plate-forme selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le membre de support (6) est monté en glissement au sein d'un membre de support supplémentaire (5) à extrémité ouverte, des moyens étant prévus pour fixer les deux membres de support l'un à l'autre à des endroits sélectionnés pour faire varier la hauteur du membre de support.
  3. Nécessaire pour assembler une plate-forme selon la revendication 1 ou 2, comprenant plusieurs éléments verticaux (1), plusieurs moyens de support (3), plusieurs parties de base (4), plusieurs consoles (8), et le cas échéant, tous les accessoires de montage requis pour assembler la plate-forme.
EP99932988A 1998-07-15 1999-07-14 Structure de quai de gare Expired - Lifetime EP1117872B1 (fr)

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GBGB9815303.4A GB9815303D0 (en) 1998-07-15 1998-07-15 Temporary platform
GB9815303 1998-07-15
GBGB9820614.7A GB9820614D0 (en) 1998-09-23 1998-09-23 Platform structure
GB9820614 1998-09-23
PCT/GB1999/002120 WO2000004236A1 (fr) 1998-07-15 1999-07-14 Structure de quai de gare

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