EP1253245B1 - Method of alternative use of tracks - Google Patents

Abstract

The method for alternative use of railway tracks comprises fitting panels (4) over the track which have ribs (28) fitting against the inner edges of the rails (3). This allows the track to be used as a road, or as a mounting for a pipeline or mast. Independent claims are included for: (a) the panel and (b) a fastening system for the panel.

Description

The invention relates to a method for the other use of tracks. In recent years, tracks of various kinds have been permanently or temporarily shut down. The decommissioning affects industrial track systems as well as track systems, which were previously used for passenger and / or freight traffic. In many cities tram lines were shut down. As far as the tram lines concerned drove on their own routes, these were partially converted in extensive work to bus routes. To do this, the tracks along with the sleepers and the ballast must be removed. Subsequently, a road surface is usually applied and then a conventional road surface. The conversion of a previous track to, for example, a bus route is relatively complicated and expensive.

The invention has for its object to provide a cost-effective alternative for retrofitting completely or temporarily disused track systems for other uses. This object is achieved by the characterizing part of claim 1.

As a rule, set-aside track systems have the required load-bearing capacity for the rail vehicles that have been running on them at the time of their decommissioning. Compared to, for example, motor vehicle wheels, the steel wheels of rail vehicles have only a very small bearing surface on the rail, which ultimately amounts to almost a punctiform load on the rail. Although this punctiform load is distributed by the stiffness of the rails over several thresholds, but metal rails have a higher elasticity than, for example, concrete slabs.

From US-A 3113722 a method for the other use of tracks is known. For this purpose, a series of plates are arranged on both sides of the tracks. These plates are interlinked in the direction of the tracks. The running surface of the rail is largely at the same level as the surface of the slabs. This results in a lane for pneumatic vehicles on every rail track. The lanes of each rail are connected to each other via plate-shaped connecting elements.

The method according to the invention consists in that on the tread of disused tracks finished parts for a subsequent be used elsewhere. This other use may be another means of transport. However, it is also conceivable to use the rails for piping systems or message or energy carriers, such as pylons.

• a) eine Fahrbahn für Radfahrzeuge und/oder
• b) einen Fußweg und/oder
• c) ein Radweg,
• d) eine Versorgungstrasse für
  • aa) für eine Fernwärmeleitung,
  • bb) für eine Ölpipeline
  • cc) für eine Stromversorgung,
  alle auch in Verbindung mit einer Wartungstrasse,
• e) eine Trasse für anderweitige Schienenfahrzeuge, einschließlich beispielsweise eine Magnetschwebebahn

handeln.The possible other uses are diverse nature. In accordance with the invention, this may be

• a) a roadway for wheeled vehicles and / or
• b) a footpath and / or
• c) a bike path,
• d) a supply road for
  • aa) for a district heating pipe,
  • bb) for an oil pipeline
  • cc) for a power supply,
  all also in connection with a maintenance line,
• e) a route for other rail vehicles, including, for example, a maglev train

act.

For carrying out the method, various types of finished parts described in more detail below are proposed.

In accordance with the invention, these finished parts can be, for example, plate-shaped precast concrete parts. If these concrete slabs have a flat surface, then they can be used as a roadway for wheeled vehicles. If these precast parts protrude beyond the thresholds and fully cover them, they provide weather protection for the sleepers. Due to the rail height above the threshold creates a cavity, so that especially from the side penetrating moisture can dry out again. In accordance with the invention, the (concrete) finished parts could Wasserabführrinnen have, so that a targeted discharge of the surface water is possible.

A profiled embodiment of the precast concrete parts allows the use of other means of transport, such as a maglev train.

The finished parts do not have to be made of concrete. In particular, for footpaths, such as trails, these components can also consist of boards, so that a screed path is created.

For the otherwise use of abandoned tracks by pipeline systems or poles, the finished parts can also consist of a steel, preferably a steel profile construction.

• Figur 1 einen Querschnitt durch einen Bahndamm.
• Figur 2 zeigt einen weiteren Querschnitt durch einen Bahndamm.
• Figur 3 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung von Schienen mit einem Fertigteil.
• Figur 4 zeigt ebenfalls einen Querschnitt durch einen Bahndamm.
• Figur 5 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform gem. Figur 4.
• Figur 6 zeigt eine Abwandlung einer Ausführungsform gem. Figur 4.
• Figur 7 zeigt eine anderweitige Nutzung einer Gleisanlage.
• Figur 8 zeigt eine weitere Nutzung einer Gleisanlage.
• Figur 9 zeigt eine Klemmvorrichtung.
• Figur 10 zeigt ein Befestigungselement.
• Figur 11 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch eine Stoßstelle zweier Fertigteile.
• Figur 12 zeigt ein Querschnitt durch eine Stoßstelle zweier Fertigteile in einer anderen Ausführungsform.
• Figur 13 zeigt eine konstruktive Lösung für Kurven.

Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following embodiment in conjunction with the drawings. This shows

• Figure 1 shows a cross section through a railway embankment.
• FIG. 2 shows a further cross section through a railway embankment.
• Figure 3 shows a perspective view of rails with a finished part.
• Figure 4 also shows a cross section through a railway embankment.
• FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an embodiment according to FIG. FIG. 4.
• FIG. 6 shows a modification of an embodiment according to FIG. FIG. 4.
• Figure 7 shows an alternative use of a track system.
• FIG. 8 shows a further use of a track system.
• FIG. 9 shows a clamping device.
• FIG. 10 shows a fastening element.
• Figure 11 shows a cross section through a joint of two finished parts.
• Figure 12 shows a cross section through a joint of two finished parts in another embodiment.
• FIG. 13 shows a design solution for curves.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic web dam (1). On the railway embankment (1) there is a threshold (2). On the threshold (2) rails (3) are mounted. On the rails (3) is located as a finished part (20) has a plate (4). Advantageously, the plate (4) is a concrete slab. The plate 4 know on its bottom boundaries 28. In this embodiment, the boundaries 28 are arranged between the rails 3. It is obvious that the boundaries 28, however, can also be arranged to the left and to the right of the rails 3 (not shown). The boundaries 28 serve to position the plate 4 relative to the rails 3. For the almost straight lines arranged rails 3 can also extend the boundaries 28 wholly or substantially as a whole over the longitudinal region of the plate 4. As far as the rails 3 make a curve, it is advantageous to make the plate 4 so that only in the front and rear end portion of the plate 4 boundaries 28 in the form of blocks (not closer shown) are formed. This is how curves can be bridged. For this purpose, the plates 4 must be designed trapezoidal (shown in detail in Figure 13).

However, it is also the use of other materials for the finished part (20), for example steel, possible in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 also shows the railway embankment (1), the threshold (2) and the rail (3). In this embodiment, the finished part (20), the plate (41) has a phi-shaped cross-section. Legs of the phi-shaped cross section rest here on the rails (3). For straight stretches, the legs (29) may extend the full length of the plate (41). When guiding the rails (3) in curves, the legs (29) are to be reduced to block-shaped areas (explained in more detail in FIG. 1).

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of rails (3) with a finished part (20). In this case, the finished part (20) consists of two bars (21). The beams (21) are arranged parallel to the rails (3), so that there is a substantially positive connection between the rails (3) and the beam (21), which prevents lateral displacement of the finished part (20). The beams (21) may be made of wood. However, it is also the use of other materials, such as hollow sections of metal, possible. On the beam (21) planks (22) are mounted. Several planks (22) in conjunction with the beams (21) yield a finished part (20). Over the entire length of the rails (3), a plurality of finished parts (20) (only one shown) are arranged one behind the other. This creates a boardwalk, which can be used as a hiking trail, for example.

The use of wood for the beams (21) has the advantage that in intersections or points areas of the rail (3) (not shown) recesses in the beams (21) can be produced in a simple manner. For this, the bars (21) in the relevant area only need to be sawn out.

Figure 4 also shows a cross section through a railway embankment (1), the threshold (2) and the rails (3). In this embodiment, the finished part (20), the plate (42) has a profiled cross-section. Part of the plate is a maintenance path (5). Another portion of the plate (42) is designed as a substructure (6) for a pipeline (7). The pipe (7) may be a district heating pipe, a water supply pipe, an oil or gas pipeline or a pipe for other use by a gaseous or liquid substance.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment according to FIG. 4. Here it is shown that the substructure (6) for the pipeline does not have to extend over the entire length of the plate (42). To achieve the load capacity, it is sufficient if the substructure (6) is designed in the form of one (or more) short blocks.

FIG. 6 shows a modification of an embodiment according to FIG. 3. In this case, an A-block-shaped support element (8) is provided on the rails (3) as a finished part (20). The support element (8) is advantageously a steel (profile) construction. However, it is also a wooden construction conceivable. In particular, the support element (8) can also be arranged on a plate (44). The plate (44) may be made of concrete or steel as described in the previous embodiments. The support element (8) receives the pipe (7).

FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment with a railway embankment (1), the threshold (2) and the rails (3). In this embodiment, a mast (9) is arranged on the rails (3) as a finished part (20). In this embodiment, it is a lattice mast (9) as a power line mast. It is obvious that instead of a power line towers and a telephone line mast can be attached.

FIG. 8 shows a modification of an embodiment according to FIG. 7. In this case, a mobile radio transmitter branch (23) is arranged on a plate (43). In this embodiment, the finished part (20) (not numbered in Figure 8) consist only of the plate (43) or from the plate (43) with the pre-assembled transmission mast (23). In this embodiment, thus, the load capacity of the rails (3) is used as a foundation for the transmission mast (23). Usually, the power supply of such transmission towers and / or their line connection to a connection point via ground cable. In the inventive manner, however, in this embodiment, instead of an underground cable, an outdoor cabling, as shown in more detail in Figure 8, are provided.

The plate (4, 41, 42, 43, 44) according to the aforementioned embodiments can be connected by a (not shown) clamping element in accordance with the invention with the rail (3).

Figure 9 shows a clamping device for a finished part (20) (in this embodiment, a plate (4)) in the form of an exploded view. In the plate (4) is a through hole (10). As far as the plate (4) is a concrete slab, it is advantageous if in the through hole (10) is a bush (11) made of metal. As far as the plate (4) is made of metal, can on this Socket (11) are omitted in accordance with the invention. In this embodiment, the clamping element is a rotary element (12). The rotary element (12) consists of a head (13), a shaft (14) and an eccentric disc (15). In this embodiment, the head (13) is formed as a square, so that commercially available tools, such as those used for the screwing of rails, can be used. By a rotational movement of the head (13) moves over the shaft (14) and the eccentric disc (15) so that it jammed on the rail (3).

Advantageously, a plurality of rotary elements (12) can also be arranged on a plate (4), preferably at least one per rail (3). It is conceivable that two rotary elements (12) are arranged side by side in such a way that their eccentric discs (15) opposite of left and right on the rail (3) access (not shown in detail). However, it is also advantageous if, in parallel to the sleepers of the rails (3), at least one rotary element (12) each accesses one rail (3).

Instead of the rotary element (12) can be arranged in the through hole (10) and a ground anchor (19). The ground anchor (19) may be an iron rod, which is preferably sharpened in the lower region. To fix the plate (4) of the ground anchor (19) must be rammed only in the ground, so that it is still in the through hole (10) with its upper end. It is obvious that in place of the ground anchor (19) and a ground screw (not shown in detail) can be used.

FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of a fastening element. In this embodiment, in the plate (4) a (schematically shown) mounting plate (16) is embedded. In the mounting plate (16) is a thread (not detailed ) Shown. By means of this thread, a screw (17) relative to the rail (3) is clamped. If appropriate fasteners are arranged on both rails, it would require no abutment. In an alternative way, however, it makes sense if in such embodiments, the plate (4) has an abutment (18).

Figure 11 shows a cross section through the joint area of two adjacent plates (4, 41, 42, 43, 44) (numbered in Figure 11 only as a plate (4)). The plate (4) has at its ends a tongue and groove profiling (24), so that two abutting plates can be positively connected to each other.

In this embodiment, the tongue and groove profiling (24) has a trapezoidal cross-section to allow a better slipping of the plates (4). It is obvious that, however, a rectangular cross-section is possible.

The tongue and groove profiling (24) can also be designed according to the invention in such a way that a joint (25) also remains between the two plates (4) when the tongue and groove profiling (24) is fully inserted into one another ( FIG. 11 shows a continuous joint (25)). The joint (25) may be potted with bitumen or other suitable filler (not shown).

Furthermore, a continuous road surface (26) can be applied to the plate (24) after assembly of the plates (4). This continuous road surface (26) has the advantage that hereby possible joints, minor faults, steps and the like can be compensated, so that a continuous flat driveway or walkway is formed.

Figure 12 shows a modification of Figure 11. In this embodiment, the end portions (27) of the plates (4) are designed to overlap. Also in this embodiment, a road surface (26) can be applied.

Figure 13 shows schematically the application of the invention in track curves. In this case, the plates (4, 42, 43, 44) - referred to in Figure 13 only as plates (4) - trapezoidal, so that they lined up the curve of the rails (3) follow. In such trapezoidal plates, it is obvious that the boundary (28) (shown in Figure 1), the abutment (18) (as shown in Figure 12) or the bars (21) (as shown in Figure 3) not continuously over the entire length of the plate (4, 42, 43) can extend. Either one waives entirely in accordance with the invention entirely on an abutment (18) or beam (21) and these plates only, as described in Figure 9 or Figure 10, connected to the rails (3) or the abutment (18) and the abutment (28) or the beams (21) (both not shown in Figure 13) do not extend over the entire length of the plates (4, 42, 43), but are reduced to small blocks, which are preferably in the edge region of the plates (4, 42, 43, 44) are arranged (not shown in detail).

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

• Railway embankment 1
• Threshold 2
• Rails 3
• Plate 4, 41, 42, 43, 44
• Maintenance path 5
• Substructure 6
• Pipe 7
• Support element 8
• Mast 9
• Through hole 10
• Socket 11
• Rotating element 12
• Head 13
• Shaft 14
• Eccentric disk 15
• Mounting plate 16
• Screw 17
• Abutment 18
• Ground anchor 19
• Finished part 20
• Bar 21
• Planks 22
• Mobile Radio Mast 23
• Tongue and groove profiling 24
• Fugue 25
• Road surface 26
• Forehead area 27
• Limits 28
• Legs 29

Claims (12)

1. Procedure for otherwise permanent use of closed rail tracks, thereby identified that on one track several finished parts (20) are arranged one after another, that the finished parts are placed for the use as driveway or footpath and/or for the use of a pipeline (7) and/or a carrying element (8) and/or the use of a pole (9) on the rails (3) of the track, whereas each finished part is built as a plate (4, 41, 42, 43, 44) which has bounds (28) or abutments (18) respectively on their bottom, which serve for the positioning of the plate relatively against the rails (3) of the tracks.
2. Procedure according to claim No. 1, thereby identified that, after laying the finished parts (20), a roadbed (26) will be placed on them.
3. Procedure according to claim No.1, thereby identified that the plate has a phi-shaped cross section, whereas the vertical leg parts of the phi are positioned on the rails (3).
4. Procedure according to claim No.1, thereby identified that a substructure (6) is placed on the plate, which has a half shell-shaped dell for a pipeline (7).
5. Procedure according to claim No.4, thereby identified that at least two substructures (6) have to be placed one after another on one plate.
6. Procedure according to claim No.4 or No.5, thereby identified that a maintenance path (5) is placed next to the substructure or the substructures (6).
7. Procedure according to at least one of the claims No.2 to No.6, thereby identified that a through hole (10) is placed in the plate, in which a rotating element (12) is placed, which consists of a head (13), a shank (14), and an eccentric disk (15), whereas the eccentricity of the eccentric disk (15) is that high that it reaches up to the shank of the rail (3).
8. Procedure according to claim No.7, thereby identified that there is a bush (11) inside the through hole (10).
9. Procedure according to at least one of the claims No.2 to No.6, thereby identified that there is a fastening plate (16) with a thread embedded in the plate, whereas a screw (17) is placed in the thread, which rests against the rail (3) in its end position.
10. Procedure according to at least one of the claims No.2 to No.9, thereby identified that the plate has a groove and tongue profile (24) at its opposite front areas, so that two clashing plates can be connected having positive fit.
11. Procedure according to at least one of the claims No.1 to No.10, identified thereby that the plate's opposite front areas are designed that way that the front areas of two clashing plates are overlapping each other.
12. Procedure according to at least one of the claims No.1 to No.11, thereby identified that the plate has a trapezoidal ground plan.

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