EP1288155B1 - Method and apparatus to determine the state of guide rails - Google Patents

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EP1288155B1
EP1288155B1 EP02018884A EP02018884A EP1288155B1 EP 1288155 B1 EP1288155 B1 EP 1288155B1 EP 02018884 A EP02018884 A EP 02018884A EP 02018884 A EP02018884 A EP 02018884A EP 1288155 B1 EP1288155 B1 EP 1288155B1
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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for determining the state a rail track according to the definition of the claims.
  • Guide rails serve to guide objects such as the guide of elevator cabins.
  • Elevator cabs are usually hanging on ropes conveyed and guided over guide wheels along the rail track.
  • the Straightness of the rail track importance, as it depends on the ride comfort. Deviations from the straightness of the rail track lead to shocks in the Elevator car.
  • Elevator cabs for example, in tall houses make such shocks strongly noticeable and are perceived by the passengers as disadvantageous.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple, rapid and precise method to provide for the determination of the condition of a rail track.
  • This method and The appropriate device is designed with proven techniques and standards of Mechanical engineering compatible.
  • the present invention solves the problem with the help of three or more transmitters and a receiver to the position of the receiver with respect to a rail track determine.
  • the transmitters are arbitrarily in an elevator shaft one Elevator system distributed and fixed in place.
  • the transmitters are in the largest possible angular distances to the receiver in the elevator shaft for a Triangolation arranged.
  • the receiver is in a constant Distance moved relative to a guide surface of the rail track.
  • a guide surface is the area along which the elevator car on the rail track is encouraged.
  • the receiver is mounted on the guide surface of the Rail track attached. Similar to a GPS (Global Positioning System) send the Transmitter radio signals to the receiver.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • additional sensors detect arbitrary locations such as rail fasteners, rail straps, Stockwerthalte or positions of Shaft doors as soon as the receiver passes their height in the elevator shaft.
  • an acceleration sensor for the detection of Acceleration forces provided in the elevator car is provided in the elevator car.
  • this takes place further detection simultaneously with the determination of the position of the guide surface.
  • the receiver detects while moving along the guide surface of the Rail track is moved over the entire length of the rail track, preferably continuously the distances to the individual transmitters or in each case the Position of rail fasteners, rail straps and landing doors with respect to Displacement distance of the receiver.
  • the receiver determines from the detected radio signals distance data, i. the current distance to the stations. For example, this distance data becomes incremental per unit length and time determined.
  • the resulting distance data are forwarded to the evaluation unit.
  • the evaluation unit compares the distance data with reference data from Distance of the receiver to the transmitters. Such reference data are used for example in a calibration process is determined and stored. This comparison yields as a result Deviations from the straightness of the rail track. This result can be For example, graphically represent curvature in space.
  • An advantageous result the evaluation is a correction protocol, according to which the fitter the individual Align guide rails of the rail track. Equipped with precise Diagrams as well as alignment proposals, the fitter the rail track concretely news and thus quickly achieve optimum handling of the elevator car or maintained.
  • guide rails FS are successively on the entire stroke of the elevator car mounted in the elevator shaft.
  • the Guide rails FS are for example T-beams made of steel with known standardized Building masses.
  • the length of the guide rails FS is known and is for example 5 m.
  • Height and width of the guide rail is for example 88mm or 16mm.
  • individual guide rails FS are connected via connecting links VL connected together to form a rail track SS.
  • rail fasteners SB for example fastened by screws to a shaft wall and aligned provisionally.
  • transmitters S1, S2, S3 are mounted in the elevator shaft. Any stations that transmit radio signals can be used.
  • Fig. 1 is a first transmitter S 1 in a front area (front wall) at a bottom of Elevator shaft fixed, a second transmitter S2 is centered in a right area (Sidewall) of the elevator shaft fixed, a third transmitter S3 is in a rear Area (rear wall) fixed to a ceiling of the elevator shaft.
  • the transmitter S1, S2, S3 with the greatest possible angular distance from each other appropriate.
  • can be at high lifting heights or shaft heights mount several groups of transmitters S1, S2, S3. For example, several will Triples arranged in series one behind the other over the entire shaft height.
  • the first and second Process step refer to the assembly of the device for determining the Condition of a rail track, for example, in any order or be carried out simultaneously.
  • the receiver E is controlled and reproducible moved and, for example via a roller guide along a guide surface FF moves, while, for example, at least one magnet the receiver E in the permanent Contact with the rail track SS or at a constant distance to the rail track SS holds.
  • the receiver E In measuring operation, the receiver E preferably continuously detects the distances to the individual transmitters S1, S2, S3. The receiver E determines based on the detected radio signals Distance data AD, i. the current distance to the transmitters S1, S2, S3. These Distance data AD is advantageously incremental per unit length and time determined.
  • sensors S4, S5, S6 may be provided, which in addition to the receiver E important feature of the rail track SS detect.
  • sensors S4, S5, S6 respectively the position of Rail fasteners SB, the position of screws of connecting lugs VL, as well as the position of shaft doors ST detected.
  • Detection by the sensors S4, S5, S6 simultaneously with the receiver the Rail track SS are guided along and the positions of the rail fasteners SB resp. the connecting straps VL resp. the shaft doors ST located in the elevator shaft become.
  • the screws of Connecting straps VL, as well as the shaft doors ST during the passage of the receiver E can be the distance data AD of the receiver E to the transmitters S1, S2, S3 with prepare additional distance data ZAD.
  • Such additional sensors S4, S5, S6 determine additional distance data ZAD.
  • a first sensor S4 determines the position of the Rail fasteners SB to rail track SS
  • a second sensor S5 detects the Position of the connecting plate or their screws in the rail track SS
  • a third sensor S6 determines the distance and the position of shaft doors ST to Rail track SS.
  • these additional distance data ZAD determined incrementally per unit length and time.
  • the sensors S4, S5, S6 are For example, commercially available distancers of mechanical, electronic and / or optical type.
  • Fig. 4 shows a schematic block diagram of the detection, transmission and Evaluation of distance data AD, respectively additional distance data ZAD, respectively lift height data HD, respectively acceleration data BD.
  • From the receiver E determined distance data AD and Hubtownn flowers HD are sent to the Evaluation unit AE forwarded.
  • Additional sensors detected by sensors S4, S5, S6 Distance data ZAD are forwarded to the evaluation unit AE.
  • from Acceleration sensor S7 detected acceleration data BD are sent to the Evaluation unit AE forwarded.
  • the evaluation unit AE is advantageously a commercial computer with central processing unit and at least one memory, communication interfaces, etc..
  • the Slope of the reference curve R calculated. From the slope of the reference curve R is a calculated horizontal lateral acceleration, which of the rail track SS on the Elevator car AK is induced. It is intended, a maximum allowable Acceleration range or a freely adjustable permissible acceleration interval pretend, and calculate the course of the reference curve R so that this moved within this acceleration interval. Once the reference data RD the Reference curve R exceed the acceleration range, the rail track SS aligned. This ensures that on the one hand, the rail track SS only as accurate as needs to be aligned and expensive assembly time can be saved, on the other hand but not the ride comfort impairing vibrations from the rail track SS be transferred to the elevator car AK.
  • the reference curve R and the Reference data RD can be stored and retrieved. It is possible the Reference data RD in a central database, for example in an archive, too store and the fitter, for example, on demand as signals, preferably as digital signals, for example via an electrical signal line or cordless per To deliver radio. Of course it is also possible to have the reference data RD decentralized in one Save evaluation unit AE. With knowledge of the present invention, the Professional manifold possibilities of variation when saving and available set reference curves or reference data.
  • a reference curve R and the reference data RD can be for each position From the rail track SS, the relative deviation of the actual course of the guide surface FF of the rail line SS with respect to the reference curve R.
  • the obtained relative deviations are provided to the fitter, who thereby a position-dependent information about it receives in which direction and around which Amount the provisionally mounted guide rail FS must be aligned so that they corresponds to the selected reference curve R with reference data RD.
  • a fifth process step localized oddities of the rail track are determined SS from the fitter, for example, according to a correction protocol based on a Reference curve R aligned with reference data RD.
  • the reference data allow precise Diagrams and concrete alignment suggestions, so that the fitter the rail track SS can accurately and quickly message.
  • the correction or the Result of the correction "Online" i. in real time, for example on a monitor M display.
  • the monitor M is part of a mobile one Computer, for example, a handheld, which for example via signal cable or wireless radio reference data RD receives.
  • the Evaluation unit AE and the monitor M in a mobile computer, for example in to realize a handheld. Overall, this will improve the quality of the alignment work significantly increased.

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A lift guide rail monitoring unit has a receiver (E) moving over the guide rail bundle (SS) to measure distances (AD) from groups of transmitters (S1, S2, S3) for position triangulation.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges gemäss der Definition der Patentansprüche.The invention relates to a method and a device for determining the state a rail track according to the definition of the claims.

Führungsschienen dienen der Führung von Gegenständen wie beispielsweise der Führung von Aufzugskabinen. In der Regel werden mehrere Führungsschienen zu einem Schienenstrang verbunden. Aufzugskabinen werden in der Regel an Seilen hängend gefördert und über Führungsräder entlang des Schienenstranges geführt. Dabei kommt der Geradheit des Schienenstranges Bedeutung zu, als dass davon der Fahrkomfort abhängt. Abweichungen von der Geradheit des Schienenstranges führen zu Erschütterungen in der Aufzugskabine. Gerade bei einem langen Schienenstrang sowie bei schnellen Aufzugskabinen, beispielsweise in hohen Häusern machen sich solche Erschütterungen stark bemerkbar und werden von den Fahrgästen als nachteilig wahrgenommen.Guide rails serve to guide objects such as the guide of elevator cabins. As a rule, several guide rails become one Rail track connected. Elevator cabs are usually hanging on ropes conveyed and guided over guide wheels along the rail track. Here comes the Straightness of the rail track importance, as it depends on the ride comfort. Deviations from the straightness of the rail track lead to shocks in the Elevator car. Especially with a long track and fast Elevator cabs, for example, in tall houses make such shocks strongly noticeable and are perceived by the passengers as disadvantageous.

Um die Geradheit des Schienenstranges im eingebauten Zustand zu ermitteln, wird oft von einem Lot, beispielsweise per Schnur bzw. per Laser, auf den Schienenstrang gemessen. Diese Messungen sind jedoch sehr zeitaufwendig. Aus diesem Grund reduziert man die Messpunkte in den meisten Fällen auf die Befestigungsstellen der Führungsschienen. Auch müssen solche Vermessungen in Zeiten durchgeführt werden, wo die Aufzugsanlage nicht benutzt werden, d.h. oft Nachts, welche Nachtarbeit mit Lohnzulagen erfordert und den Unterhalt der Aufzugsanlage verteuert. Hier wird eine Verbesserung angestrebt.To determine the straightness of the rail track in the installed state, is often used by a Lot, for example by cord or by laser, measured on the rail track. However, these measurements are very time consuming. Because of this, you reduce the Measuring points in most cases on the attachment points of the guide rails. Also Such measurements must be made in times where the elevator system is not be used, i. often at night, which requires night work with wage supplements and the Maintenance of the elevator system more expensive. Here, an improvement is sought.

Eine Lösung dafür wird in der Schrift EP 0 905 080 präsentiert. Gemäss diesem Verfahren werden Abweichungen von der Geradheit des Schienenstranges über mehrere, an einem länglichen Gehäuse befestigte Wegaufnehmer ermittelt. Daraufhin werden Grösse und Position der Abweichungen berechnet. Die Wegaufnehmer sind mechanischer- bzw. optischer Natur.A solution for this is presented in document EP 0 905 080. According to this procedure Deviations from the straightness of the rail track over several, at one elongated housing fixed displacement sensor determined. Then size and Calculated position of deviations. The transducers are mechanical or optical nature.

Nachteilig an dieser Lösung ist der hohe Aufwand dieser Vorrichtung.A disadvantage of this solution is the high cost of this device.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein einfaches, rasches und präzises Verfahren zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges bereitzustellen. Dieses Verfahren und die entsprechende Vorrichtung sollen mit bewährten Techniken und Standards des Maschinenbaus kompatibel sein.The object of the present invention is to provide a simple, rapid and precise method to provide for the determination of the condition of a rail track. This method and The appropriate device is designed with proven techniques and standards of Mechanical engineering compatible.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Erfindung gemäss der Definition der Patentansprüche gelöst.This object is achieved by the invention according to the definition of the claims solved.

Die vorliegende Erfindung löst die Aufgabe mit Hilfe von drei oder mehreren Sendern und einem Empfänger, um die Position des Empfängers bezüglich eines Schienenstranges zu ermitteln. Beispielsweise werden die Sender beliebig in einem Aufzugsschacht einer Aufzugsanlage verteilt und ortsfest fixiert. Vorteilhafterweise werden die Sender in möglichst grossen Winkelabständen zum Empfänger im Aufzugsschacht für eine Triangolation angeordnet. Vorteilhafterweise wird der Empfänger in einem konstanten Abstand bezüglich einer Führungsfläche des Schienenstranges bewegt. Als Führungsfläche wird die Fläche bezeichnet, entlang der die Aufzugskabine auf dem Schienenstrang gefördert wird. Beispielsweise wird der Empfänger auf die Führungsfläche des eingebauten Schienenstranges aufgesetzt. Ähnlich einem GPS (Global Positioning System) senden die Sender Funksignale an den Empfänger.The present invention solves the problem with the help of three or more transmitters and a receiver to the position of the receiver with respect to a rail track determine. For example, the transmitters are arbitrarily in an elevator shaft one Elevator system distributed and fixed in place. Advantageously, the transmitters are in the largest possible angular distances to the receiver in the elevator shaft for a Triangolation arranged. Advantageously, the receiver is in a constant Distance moved relative to a guide surface of the rail track. As a guide surface is the area along which the elevator car on the rail track is encouraged. For example, the receiver is mounted on the guide surface of the Rail track attached. Similar to a GPS (Global Positioning System) send the Transmitter radio signals to the receiver.

In vorteilhaften Ausführungsformen detektieren zusätzliche Sensoren frei wählbare Orte wie Schienenbefestigungen, Schienenlaschen, Stockwerthalte bzw. Positionen der Schachttüren, sobald der Empfänger deren Höhe im Aufzugsschacht passiert. Vorteilhafterweise ist ein Beschleunigungssensor zur Detektion von Beschleunigungskräften in der Aufzugskabine vorgesehen. Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt diese weitere Detektion gleichzeitig mit der Ermittlung der Position der Führungsfläche.In advantageous embodiments, additional sensors detect arbitrary locations such as rail fasteners, rail straps, Stockwerthalte or positions of Shaft doors as soon as the receiver passes their height in the elevator shaft. Advantageously, an acceleration sensor for the detection of Acceleration forces provided in the elevator car. Advantageously, this takes place further detection simultaneously with the determination of the position of the guide surface.

Im Messbetrieb erfasst der Empfänger, während er entlang der Führungsfläche des Schienenstranges über die gesamte Länge des Schienenstranges bewegt wird, vorzugsweise kontinuierlich die Abstände zu den einzelnen Sendern bzw. jeweils die Position von Schienenbefestigungen, Schienenlaschen und Schachttüren bezüglich der Verschiebestrecke des Empfängers. Vorzugsweise ermittelt der Empfänger anhand der erfassten Funksignale Abstandsdaten, d.h. den momentanen Abstand zu den Sendern. Diese Abstandsdaten werden beispielsweise inkremental pro Längen- und Zeiteinheit ermittelt.In measurement mode, the receiver detects while moving along the guide surface of the Rail track is moved over the entire length of the rail track, preferably continuously the distances to the individual transmitters or in each case the Position of rail fasteners, rail straps and landing doors with respect to Displacement distance of the receiver. Preferably, the receiver determines from the detected radio signals distance data, i. the current distance to the stations. For example, this distance data becomes incremental per unit length and time determined.

Vorzugsweise werden die resultierenden Abstandsdaten an die Auswerteeinheit weitergeleitet. Die Auswerteeinheit vergleicht die Abstandsdaten mit Referenzdaten vom Abstand des Empfängers zu den Sendern. Solche Referenzdaten werden beispielsweise in einem Eichvorgang ermittelt und gespeichert. Dieser Vergleich liefert als Ergebnis Abweichungen von der Geradheit des Schienenstranges. Dieses Ergebnis lässt sich beispielsweise graphisch als Krümmung im Raum darstellen. Ein vorteilhaftes Ergebnis der Auswertung ist ein Korrekturprotokoll, nach dem der Monteur die einzelnen Führungsschienen des Schienenstranges ausrichten kann. Ausgestattet mit präzisen Diagrammen wie auch Ausrichtvorschlägen kann der Monteur den Schienenstrang konkret nachrichten und somit rasch ein optimales Fahrverhalten der Aufzugskabine erzielen bzw. aufrechterhalten.Preferably, the resulting distance data are forwarded to the evaluation unit. The evaluation unit compares the distance data with reference data from Distance of the receiver to the transmitters. Such reference data are used for example in a calibration process is determined and stored. This comparison yields as a result Deviations from the straightness of the rail track. This result can be For example, graphically represent curvature in space. An advantageous result the evaluation is a correction protocol, according to which the fitter the individual Align guide rails of the rail track. Equipped with precise Diagrams as well as alignment proposals, the fitter the rail track concretely news and thus quickly achieve optimum handling of the elevator car or maintained.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von beispielhaften Ausführungsbeispielen gemäss der Fig. 1 bis 4 im Detail erläutert, hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine schematische Darstellung einen Teils einer ersten Ausführungsform einer Aufzugsanlage mit drei Sendern und einem Empfänger,
Fig. 2
eine schematische Darstellung einen Teils einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer Aufzugsanlage mit Sensoren an Schienenbefestigungen, Schienenlaschen und Schachttüren,
Fig. 3
eine schematische Darstellung einen Teils einer dritten Ausführungsform einer Aufzugsanlage mit einem Beschleunigungssensor in der Aufzugskabine, und
Fig. 4
ein Blockdiagramm der Erfassung, Weiterleitung und Auswertung von Abstandsdaten respektive Hubhöhendaten respektive zusätzliche Abstandsdaten respektive Beschleunigungsdaten.
Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch eine erste beispielhafte Ausführungsform einer Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges SS in einem Aufzugsschacht mit mindestens drei Sendern S1, S2, S3 und einem Empfänger E. Der Empfänger E ist bezüglich des Schienenstranges SS beweglich, was durch einen länglichen Doppelpfeil dargestellt wird. Die Sender S1, S2, S3 sind beliebig im Aufzugsschacht verteilt und ortsfest fixiert. Um die Messgenauigkeit zu erhöhen, sind die Sender vorzugsweise so anzubringen, dass ein möglichst grossen Winkel zum Empfänger entsteht.In the following the invention will be explained in detail with reference to exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 4, in which:
Fig. 1
a schematic representation of a portion of a first embodiment of an elevator system with three transmitters and a receiver,
Fig. 2
a schematic representation of part of a second embodiment of an elevator system with sensors on rail fasteners, rail straps and shaft doors,
Fig. 3
a schematic representation of part of a third embodiment of an elevator system with an acceleration sensor in the elevator car, and
Fig. 4
a block diagram of the detection, forwarding and evaluation of distance data respectively Hubhöhendaten respectively additional distance data respectively acceleration data.
Fig. 1 shows schematically a first exemplary embodiment of a device for determining the state of a rail track SS in a lift shaft with at least three transmitters S1, S2, S3 and a receiver E. The receiver E is movable with respect to the rail track SS, which is represented by an elongated double arrow is pictured. The transmitters S1, S2, S3 are arbitrarily distributed in the elevator shaft and fixed in place. In order to increase the measuring accuracy, the transmitters are preferably to be mounted in such a way that the largest possible angle to the receiver is produced.

Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt das Ausrichten des Schienenstranges im Aufzugsschacht in fünf Verfahrensschritten:

  • 1. Führungsschienen provisorisch zu einem Schienenstrang montieren
  • 2. Sender im Schacht und den Empfänger am Schienenstrang positionieren
  • 3. Messung der Geradheit des Schienenstranges bzw. Aufnahme von Abstandsdaten
  • 4. Auswertung der Abstandsdaten
  • 5. Ausrichten des Schienenstranges anhand des Korrekturprotokolls
  • Advantageously, the alignment of the rail track in the elevator shaft takes place in five process steps:
  • 1. Mount guide rails provisionally to a rail track
  • 2. Position the transmitter in the shaft and the receiver on the rail track
  • 3. Measurement of the straightness of the rail track or recording of distance data
  • 4. Evaluation of the distance data
  • 5. Align the rail line using the correction log
  • Zu den einzelnen Verfahrensschritten: For the individual process steps:

    In einem ersten Verfahrensschritt werden Führungsschienen FS hintereinander über die gesamte Hubstrecke der Aufzugskabine im Aufzugsschacht montiert. Die Führungsschienen FS sind beispielsweise T-Träger aus Stahl mit bekannten normierten Baumassen. Die Länge der Führungsschienen FS ist bekannt und beträgt beispielsweise 5 m. Höhe und Breite der Führungsschiene beträgt beispielsweise 88mm respektive 16mm. Gemäss Fig. 1 und 2 werden einzelne Führungsschienen FS über Verbindungslaschen VL miteinander zu einem Schienenstrang SS verbunden. Beispielsweise wird bei einer Erstmontage der Schienenstrang SS mittels Schienenbefestigungen SB beispielsweise mittels Schrauben an einer Schachtwand befestigt und provisorisch ausgerichtet.In a first method step guide rails FS are successively on the entire stroke of the elevator car mounted in the elevator shaft. The Guide rails FS are for example T-beams made of steel with known standardized Building masses. The length of the guide rails FS is known and is for example 5 m. Height and width of the guide rail is for example 88mm or 16mm. According to FIGS. 1 and 2, individual guide rails FS are connected via connecting links VL connected together to form a rail track SS. For example, at a Initial installation of the rail track SS by means of rail fasteners SB, for example fastened by screws to a shaft wall and aligned provisionally.

    In einem zweiten Verfahrensschritt werden Sender S1, S2, S3 im Aufzugsschacht montiert. Beliebige Sender, die Funksignale senden, lassen sich verwenden. Gemäss Fig. 1 ist ein erster Sender S 1 in einem vorderen Bereich (Frontwand) an einem Boden des Aufzugsschachtes fixiert, ein zweiter Sender S2 ist mittig in einem rechten Bereich (Seitenwand) des Aufzugsschachtes fixiert, ein dritter Sender S3 ist in einem hinteren Bereich (Rückwand) an einer Decke des Aufzugsschachtes fixiert. Vorteilhafterweise werden die Sender S1, S2, S3 mit möglichst grossem Winkelabstand zueinander angebracht. Vorteilhafterweise lassen sich bei grossen Hubhöhen bzw. Schachthöhen mehrere Gruppen von Sendern S1, S2, S3 montieren. Beispielsweise werden mehrere Dreiergruppen in Reihe hintereinander über die gesamte Schachthöhe angeordnet. Ausgehend von einem Aufzugsschacht mit grosser Hubhöhe wird mit der Anordnung mehrerer Teilgruppen von Sendern erreicht, dass die einzelnen Sender solcher Gruppen einen grossen Winkelabstand zueinander einnehmen und so eine exakte Triangolation innerhalb des Sendebereichs der jeweiligen Gruppe von Sendern sichergestellt ist. Der Übergang von einer Sendergruppe auf die angrenzende Sendergruppe kann beispielsweise durch ein vom Empfänger E aufgenommenes Hubhöhensignal markiert werden. Beispielsweise wird das Hubhöhensignal vom Empfänger E mechanisch aufgenommen bzw. von den Sendern S1, S2, S3, an den Empfänger E gesendet. Der erste und zweite Verfahrensschritt beziehen sich auf die Montage der Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges können beispielsweise in beliebiger Reihenfolge bzw. gleichzeitig durchgeführt werden. In a second method step, transmitters S1, S2, S3 are mounted in the elevator shaft. Any stations that transmit radio signals can be used. According to Fig. 1 is a first transmitter S 1 in a front area (front wall) at a bottom of Elevator shaft fixed, a second transmitter S2 is centered in a right area (Sidewall) of the elevator shaft fixed, a third transmitter S3 is in a rear Area (rear wall) fixed to a ceiling of the elevator shaft. advantageously, are the transmitter S1, S2, S3 with the greatest possible angular distance from each other appropriate. Advantageously, can be at high lifting heights or shaft heights mount several groups of transmitters S1, S2, S3. For example, several will Triples arranged in series one behind the other over the entire shaft height. Starting from a lift shaft with high lift height is with the arrangement several subgroups of broadcasters achieved that the individual transmitters of such groups take a large angular distance to each other and so an exact Triangolation within the transmission range of the respective group of transmitters is ensured. Of the Transition from a transmitter group to the adjacent transmitter group can, for example be marked by a recorded by the receiver E Hubhöhensignal. For example, the lifting height signal is received mechanically by the receiver E. or sent by the transmitters S1, S2, S3, to the receiver E. The first and second Process step refer to the assembly of the device for determining the Condition of a rail track, for example, in any order or be carried out simultaneously.

    Im dritten Verfahrensschritt wird zur Messung der Geradheit des Schienenstranges SS der Empfänger E entweder von Hand, durch Mitfahren auf einem Dach der Aufzugskabine und/oder aber durch Abseilen bzw. Hochziehen des Empfängers E entlang des Schienenstranges SS bewegt. Vorzugsweise, und um von aussen bedingte Messungenauigkeiten zu vermeiden, wird der Empfänger E kontrolliert und reproduzierbar bewegt und beispielsweise über eine Rollenführung entlang einer Führungsfläche FF bewegt, während beispielsweise mindestens ein Magnet den Empfänger E im ständigen Kontakt mit dem Schienenstrang SS bzw. im konstanten Abstand zum Schienenstrang SS hält.In the third method step, to measure the straightness of the rail track SS of Receiver E either by hand, by driving on a roof of the elevator car and / or but by rappelling or pulling up the receiver E along the Rail tracks SS moves. Preferably, and externally conditioned To avoid measurement inaccuracies, the receiver E is controlled and reproducible moved and, for example via a roller guide along a guide surface FF moves, while, for example, at least one magnet the receiver E in the permanent Contact with the rail track SS or at a constant distance to the rail track SS holds.

    Im Messbetrieb erfasst der Empfänger E vorzugsweise kontinuierlich die Abstände zu den einzelnen Sendern S1, S2, S3. Der Empfänger E ermittelt anhand der erfassten Funksignale Abstandsdaten AD, d.h. den momentanen Abstand zu den Sendern S1, S2, S3. Diese Abstandsdaten AD werden Vorteilhafterweise inkremental pro Längen- und Zeiteinheit ermittelt.In measuring operation, the receiver E preferably continuously detects the distances to the individual transmitters S1, S2, S3. The receiver E determines based on the detected radio signals Distance data AD, i. the current distance to the transmitters S1, S2, S3. These Distance data AD is advantageously incremental per unit length and time determined.

    Optional können Sensoren S4, S5, S6 vorgesehen sein, welche zusätzlich zum Empfänger E wichtige Merkmal des Schienenstrangs SS detektieren. In der zweiten beispielhaften Ausführungsform einer Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges SS gemäss Fig. 2 wird über Sensoren S4, S5, S6 jeweils die Position von Schienenbefestigungen SB, die Position von Schrauben von Verbindungslaschen VL, sowie die Position von Schachttüren ST detektiert. Vorteilhafterweise erfolgt eine solche Detektion, indem die Sensoren S4, S5, S6 gleichzeitig mit dem Empfänger dem Schienenstrang SS entlanggeführt werden und die Positionen der Schienenbefestigungen SB resp. der Verbindungslaschen VL resp. der Schachtüren ST im Aufzugsschacht geortet werden. Durch Erfassung der Position der Schienenbefestigungen SB, der Schrauben von Verbindungslaschen VL, sowie der Schachttüren ST während der Passage des Empfängers E, lassen sich die Abstandsdaten AD des Empfängers E zu den Sendern S1, S2, S3 mit zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD aufbereiten. Solche zusätzlichen Sensoren S4, S5, S6 ermitteln zusätzliche Abstandsdaten ZAD. Ein erster Sensor S4 ermittelt die Position der Schienenbefestigungen SB zum Schienenstrang SS, ein zweiter Sensor S5 ermittelt die Position der Verbindungslasche respektive deren Schrauben im Schienenstrang SS, ein dritter Sensor S6 ermittelt den Abstand und die Position von Schachttüren ST zum Schienenstrang SS. Vorzugsweise werden diese zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD inkremental pro Längen- und Zeiteinheit ermittelt. Bei den Sensoren S4, S5, S6 handelt es sich beispielsweise um handelsübliche Distanzmesser mechanischer-, elektronischer- und/oder optischer Art.Optionally, sensors S4, S5, S6 may be provided, which in addition to the receiver E important feature of the rail track SS detect. In the second exemplary Embodiment of a device for determining the condition of a rail track SS according to FIG. 2 is via sensors S4, S5, S6 respectively the position of Rail fasteners SB, the position of screws of connecting lugs VL, as well as the position of shaft doors ST detected. Advantageously, such is done Detection by the sensors S4, S5, S6 simultaneously with the receiver the Rail track SS are guided along and the positions of the rail fasteners SB resp. the connecting straps VL resp. the shaft doors ST located in the elevator shaft become. By detecting the position of the rail fasteners SB, the screws of Connecting straps VL, as well as the shaft doors ST during the passage of the receiver E, can be the distance data AD of the receiver E to the transmitters S1, S2, S3 with prepare additional distance data ZAD. Such additional sensors S4, S5, S6 determine additional distance data ZAD. A first sensor S4 determines the position of the Rail fasteners SB to rail track SS, a second sensor S5 detects the Position of the connecting plate or their screws in the rail track SS, a third sensor S6 determines the distance and the position of shaft doors ST to Rail track SS. Preferably, these additional distance data ZAD determined incrementally per unit length and time. The sensors S4, S5, S6 are For example, commercially available distancers of mechanical, electronic and / or optical type.

    Optional ist es möglich, während der Ermittlung der Abstandsdaten AD, vorzugsweise gleichzeitig auch über mindestens einen Beschleunigungssensor S7 die Querbeschleunigung in der Aufzugskabine AK zu ermitteln. In der dritten beispielhaften Ausführungsform einer Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung des Zustandes eines Schienenstranges SS gemäss Fig. 3 erfolgt somit auch eine Aussage über die tatsächlich auf die Aufzugskabine AK übertragenen Querbeschleunigungen. Vorzugsweise werden diese Beschleunigungsdaten BD inkremental pro Längen- und Zeiteinheit ermittelt. Der Beschleunigungssensor S7 ermittelt wegabhängig Beschleunigungsdaten BD und nimmt damit im wesentlichen auf zwei Arten in die Auswertung der Geradheit des Schienenstranges SS Einfluss:

    • Anhand der Beschleunigungsdaten BD können Bereiche des Schienenstranges SS lokalisiert werden, in welchen der Schienenstrang SS in unzulässiger Weise ungenau montiert ist. Die Beschleunigungsdaten BD dienen dann als Lokalisierungshilfe von unzulässigen Abweichungen. Der Monteur muss den Schienenstrang SS dann nur in solchen lokalisierten "auffälligen Bereichen" ausrichten, was die Montagezeiten respektive die Korrekturzeiten merklich reduziert.
    • Durch die Abstandsdaten AD des Schienenstranges SS einerseits und durch das Beschleunigungsdaten BD andererseits ist es möglich, ein für die Aufzugsanlage charakteristisches Übertragungsverhalten in Abhängigkeit des Weges zu bestimmen. Das Übertragungsverhalten kann dann beispielsweise für eine aktive Ausreglung der Schienenungenauigkeiten "Active Ride" verwendet werden. Nachdem die "kritischen Bereiche" in oben beschriebener Weise in Form des Korrekturprotokolls bekannt sind, kann mit Hilfe der Einrichtung zur Messung der Geradheit des Schienenstranges SS, insbesondere mit Hilfe des Empfängers E, die jeweilige Stelle einfach und schnell wiedergefunden werden. Dazu bewegt der Monteur den Empfänger E wiederum entlang des Schienenstranges SS und verfolgt dabei beispielsweise in Echtzeit das Ergebnis der Triangolation, aus dem er die momentane Position des Empfängers E ablesen kann. Auf diese Weise bewegt er den Empfänger E bis an die "kritische Stelle", die er dann entsprechend dem Korrekturprotokoll ausrichten kann.
    Optionally, it is possible, during the determination of the distance data AD, preferably simultaneously to determine the lateral acceleration in the elevator car AK via at least one acceleration sensor S7. In the third exemplary embodiment of a device for determining the state of a rail track SS according to FIG. 3, a statement about the transverse accelerations actually transmitted to the elevator car AK thus also takes place. Preferably, these acceleration data BD are determined incrementally per unit length and time. The acceleration sensor S7 path-dependent determined acceleration data BD and thus takes in two ways in the evaluation of the straightness of the rail line SS influence:
    • On the basis of the acceleration data BD areas of the rail track SS can be located, in which the rail track SS is improperly mounted inaccurate. The acceleration data BD then serve as a localization aid of impermissible deviations. The installer must then align the rail track SS only in such localized "conspicuous areas", which significantly reduces the assembly times and the correction times.
    • By the distance data AD of the rail line SS on the one hand and by the acceleration data BD on the other hand, it is possible to determine a characteristic of the elevator system transmission behavior as a function of the path. The transmission behavior can then be used, for example, for an active balancing of the rail inaccuracies "Active Ride". After the "critical areas" in the manner described above in the form of the correction protocol are known, with the help of the device for measuring the straightness of the rail line SS, in particular with the aid of the receiver E, the respective location can be found easily and quickly. For this purpose, the fitter moves the receiver E in turn along the rail track SS and tracks, for example, in real time the result of the triangulation, from which he can read the current position of the receiver E. In this way he moves the receiver E up to the "critical point", which he can then align according to the correction protocol.

    Fig. 4 zeigt ein schematisches Blockdiagramm der Erfassung, Weiterleitung und Auswertung von Abstandsdaten AD, respektive zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD, respektive Hubhöhendaten HD, respektive Beschleunigungsdaten BD. Vom Empfänger E ermittelte Abstandsdaten AD respektive Hubhöhendaten HD werden an die Auswerteeinheit AE weitergeleitet. Von Sensoren S4, S5, S6 ermittelte zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD werden an die Auswerteeinheit AE weitergeleitet. Vom Beschleunigungssensor S7 ermittelte Beschleunigungsdaten BD werden an die Auswerteeinheit AE weitergeleitet. Beispielsweise werden die Abstandsdaten AD, respektive zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD, respektive Hubhöhendaten HD, respektive Beschleunigungsdaten BD als Signale, vorzugsweise als digitale Signale, beispielsweise über eine elektrische Signalleitung bzw. schnurlos per Funk an die Auswerteeinheit AE übermittelt. Die Auswerteeinheit AE ist vorteilhafterweise ein handelsüblicher Rechner mit zentraler Recheneinheit und mindestens einem Speicher, Kommunikationsschnittstellen, usw..Fig. 4 shows a schematic block diagram of the detection, transmission and Evaluation of distance data AD, respectively additional distance data ZAD, respectively lift height data HD, respectively acceleration data BD. From the receiver E determined distance data AD and Hubhöhendaten HD are sent to the Evaluation unit AE forwarded. Additional sensors detected by sensors S4, S5, S6 Distance data ZAD are forwarded to the evaluation unit AE. from Acceleration sensor S7 detected acceleration data BD are sent to the Evaluation unit AE forwarded. For example, the distance data AD, respectively additional distance data ZAD, respectively lift height data HD, respectively Acceleration data BD as signals, preferably as digital signals, for example via an electrical signal line or cordless by radio to the evaluation unit AE transmitted. The evaluation unit AE is advantageously a commercial computer with central processing unit and at least one memory, communication interfaces, etc..

    Im vierten Verfahrensschritt wird in der Auswerteeinheit AE, ausgehend von zuvor ermittelten Abstandsdaten AD, respektive zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD, respektive Hubhöhendaten HD, respektive Beschleunigungsdaten BD, die einem Ist-Verlauf der Führungsfläche FF des Schienenstranges SS entsprechen, vorteilhafterweise zunächst ein unterster Punkt einer Referenzkurve R und ein oberster Punkt einer Referenzkurve R berechnet. Zwischen diesem untersten- und obersten Punkt einer Referenzkurve R wird mit Hilfe von analytischen Verfahren vorteilhafterweise die gesamte Referenzkurve R mit Referenzdaten RD berechnet. Diese Referenzkurve R stellt den jeweils unter unterschiedlichen Optimierungsgesichtspunkten vorgesehenen Soll-Verlauf der Führungsfläche FF des Schienenstranges SS dar. Drei beispielhafte Arten von Referenzkurven R lassen sich wie folgt berechnen:

  • a) Eine Gerade, welche durch Interpolation durch den untersten- und den obersten Punkt der Referenzkurve R gelegt wird.
  • b) Eine Interpolation, welche den zuvor gemessenen Positionen der Schienenbefestigungen SB und/oder Befestigungslaschen BL und/oder Schachttüren ST angepasst ist.
  • c) Einer von den Querbeschleunigungen abhängigen Referenzkurve R.
  • In the fourth method step, in the evaluation unit AE, based on previously determined distance data AD, respectively additional distance data ZAD, respectively lift height data HD, respectively acceleration data BD, which correspond to an actual course of the guide surface FF of the rail track SS, advantageously first a lowest point of a reference curve R and a top point of a reference curve R is calculated. Between this lowest and highest point of a reference curve R, the entire reference curve R is advantageously calculated with reference data RD by means of analytical methods. This reference curve R represents the target profile of the guide surface FF of the rail track SS provided under different optimization considerations. Three exemplary types of reference curves R can be calculated as follows:
  • a) A straight line, which is placed by interpolation through the lowest and the highest point of the reference curve R.
  • b) An interpolation, which is adapted to the previously measured positions of the rail fasteners SB and / or fastening straps BL and / or shaft doors ST.
  • c) a reference curve R dependent on the lateral accelerations
  • Bei der Ermittlung der Referenzkurven R der ersten bis dritten Art a) bis c) dienen optional aufgenommene Hubhöhendaten HD zur Unterscheidung einzelner Sendergruppen, so dass zur Auswertung der Abstandsdaten AD vorteilhafterweise nur einer Auswerteeinheit AE benötigt wird.In determining the reference curves R of the first to third types a) to c) are optional recorded Hubhöhendaten HD for distinguishing individual groups of stations, so that for evaluating the distance data AD advantageously only one evaluation unit AE is needed.

    Bei der Ermittlung von Referenzkurven R der zweiten Art b) erstreckt sich die Interpolation auf die Bereiche zwischen den einzelnen Schienenbefestigungen SB, Befestigungslaschen BL, Schachttüren ST. Die optional aufgenommenen zusätzlichen Abstandsdaten ZAD dienen somit zur Aufbereitung der Abstandsdaten AD respektive der Korrekturdaten in der Auswerteeinheit AE. Der Abstand der Schachttür ST ist bei einer Korrektur des Schienenstranges insofern von Bedeutung, als in diesem Bereich der Abstand definiert ist und nicht beliebig verstellt werden darf. Korrekturen können bei den Befestigungslaschen BL und bei den Schienenbefestigungen SB vorgenommen werden, es darf jedoch den Abstand zu den Schachtüren ST nicht aus dem Toleranzbereich verschoben werden.In the determination of reference curves R of the second kind b) extends the Interpolation on the areas between the individual rail fasteners SB, Fixing straps BL, shaft doors ST. The optional extra recorded Distance data ZAD thus serve to process the distance data AD or the Correction data in the evaluation unit AE. The distance of the shaft door ST is at a Correction of the rail track is important, as in this area the Distance is defined and may not be arbitrarily adjusted. Corrections can be made at the Mounting straps BL and SB rail fasteners are made, it However, the distance to the shaft doors ST may not be out of the tolerance range be moved.

    Bei der Ermittlung von Referenzkurven R der dritten Art c) wird beispielsweise die Steigung der Referenzkurve R berechnet. Aus der Steigung der Referenzkurve R wird eine horizontale Querbeschleunigung berechnet, welche vom Schienenstrang SS auf die Aufzugskabine AK induziert wird. Es ist dabei vorgesehen, einen maximal zulässigen Beschleunigungsbereich bzw. ein frei einstellbares zulässiges Beschleunigungsintervall vorzugeben, und den Verlauf der Referenzkurve R so zu berechnen, dass sich diese innerhalb dieses Beschleunigungsintervalls bewegt. Sobald die Referenzdaten RD der Referenzkurve R den Beschleunigungsbereich überschreiten, wird der Schienenstrang SS ausgerichtet. Damit wird erreicht, dass einerseits der Schienenstrang SS nur so genau wie nötig ausgerichtet werden muss und teuere Montagezeit eingespart werden kann, anderseits doch keine den Fahrkomfort beeinträchtigenden Erschütterungen vom Schienenstrang SS auf die Aufzugskabine AK übertragen werden. Die Referenzkurve R sowie die Referenzdaten RD lassen sich speichern und sind abrufbar. Es ist möglich, die Referenzdaten RD in einer zentralen Datenbank, beispielsweise in einem Archiv, zu speichern und dem Monteur, beispielsweise auf Abruf als Signale, vorzugsweise als digitale Signale, beispielsweise über eine elektrische Signalleitung bzw. schnurlos per Funk zuzustellen. Es ist natürlich auch möglich die Referenzdaten RD dezentral in einer Auswerteeinheit AE zu speichern. Bei Kenntnis der vorliegenden Erfindung hat der Fachmann vielfältige Möglichkeiten der Variation beim Speichern und zur Verfügung stellen von Referenzkurven bzw. Referenzdaten.When determining reference curves R of the third kind c), for example, the Slope of the reference curve R calculated. From the slope of the reference curve R is a calculated horizontal lateral acceleration, which of the rail track SS on the Elevator car AK is induced. It is intended, a maximum allowable Acceleration range or a freely adjustable permissible acceleration interval pretend, and calculate the course of the reference curve R so that this moved within this acceleration interval. Once the reference data RD the Reference curve R exceed the acceleration range, the rail track SS aligned. This ensures that on the one hand, the rail track SS only as accurate as needs to be aligned and expensive assembly time can be saved, on the other hand but not the ride comfort impairing vibrations from the rail track SS be transferred to the elevator car AK. The reference curve R and the Reference data RD can be stored and retrieved. It is possible the Reference data RD in a central database, for example in an archive, too store and the fitter, for example, on demand as signals, preferably as digital signals, for example via an electrical signal line or cordless per To deliver radio. Of course it is also possible to have the reference data RD decentralized in one Save evaluation unit AE. With knowledge of the present invention, the Professional manifold possibilities of variation when saving and available set reference curves or reference data.

    Auf der Basis einer Referenzkurve R und der Referenzdaten RD lassen sich für jede Stelle vom Schienenstrang SS die relative Abweichung des Ist-Verlaufes der Führungsfläche FF des Schienenstranges SS gegenüber der Referenzkurve R berechnen. Die erhaltenen relativen Abweichungen werden dem Monteur zur Verfügung gestellt, welcher dadurch eine positionsabhängige Information darüber erhält, in welche Richtung und um welchen Betrag die provisorisch montierte Führungsschiene FS ausgerichtet werden muss, damit sie der gewählten Referenzkurve R mit Referenzdaten RD entspricht.On the basis of a reference curve R and the reference data RD can be for each position From the rail track SS, the relative deviation of the actual course of the guide surface FF of the rail line SS with respect to the reference curve R. The obtained relative deviations are provided to the fitter, who thereby a position-dependent information about it receives in which direction and around which Amount the provisionally mounted guide rail FS must be aligned so that they corresponds to the selected reference curve R with reference data RD.

    In einem fünften Verfahrensschritt werden lokaliserte Ungeradheiten des Schienenstranges SS vom Monteur beispielsweise nach einem Korrekturprotokoll auf der Basis einer Referenzkurve R mit Referenzdaten RD ausgerichtet. Die Referenzdaten erlauben präzise Diagramme sowie konkrete Ausrichtvorschläge, sodass der Monteur den Schienenstrang SS präzise und rasch nachrichten kann. Auch ist es möglich, die Korrektur bzw. das Ergebnis der Korrektur "Online" d.h. in Echtzeit, beispielsweise auf einem Monitor M anzuzeigen. In der Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 4 ist der Monitor M Teil eines mobilen Computers, beispielsweise eines Handheld, welcher beispielsweise über Signalkabel bzw. schnurlos per Funk Referenzdaten RD erhält. Prinzipiell ist es möglich, die Auswerteeinheit AE und den Monitor M in einem mobilen Computer beispielsweise in einem Handheld zu realisieren. Insgesamt wird dadurch die Qualität der Ausricht-Arbeit bedeutend erhöht.In a fifth process step, localized oddities of the rail track are determined SS from the fitter, for example, according to a correction protocol based on a Reference curve R aligned with reference data RD. The reference data allow precise Diagrams and concrete alignment suggestions, so that the fitter the rail track SS can accurately and quickly message. Also it is possible the correction or the Result of the correction "Online" i. in real time, for example on a monitor M display. In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, the monitor M is part of a mobile one Computer, for example, a handheld, which for example via signal cable or wireless radio reference data RD receives. In principle, it is possible the Evaluation unit AE and the monitor M in a mobile computer, for example in to realize a handheld. Overall, this will improve the quality of the alignment work significantly increased.

    Im Unterschied zu bisher bekannten Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zum Messen der Schienenungenauigkeit, bietet das hier vorgeschlagene Verfahren die Vorteile:

    • Der Schienenstrang wird mit Hilfe von ortsfest angeordneten Sendern im Aufzugsschacht erfasst. Dies erfolgt in inkrementalen Schritten und liefert AbsolutPositionen des Schienenstranges. Ungeradheiten des Schienenstranges lassen sich so sehr exakt lokalisieren.
    • Gegenüber bisher bekannten Laserjustiereinrichtungen entfällt das Ausrichten des Laserstrahles, treten keine Verfälschungen auf, welche durch optische Effekte bzw. durch Ablenkung, mangels unzureichender Strahlbündelung oder aber Hindernisse im Aufzugsschacht bedingt sind.
    • Bestimmung/Ermittlung des Übertragungsverhaltens zwischen Schienenstrang und Aufzugskabine bei Ausführungsformen mit Beschleunigungsmessung in der Aufzugskabine.
    • Ausrichtung des Schienenstranges ohne Aufzugskabine möglich, z.B. durch Absenken/Hochziehen des Empfängers entlang des Schienenstranges.
    • Kontinuierliche Erfassung der Ungeradheit des Schienenstranges.
    • Sensoren detektieren die Schienenbefestigungen und Schienenlaschen. Damit werden Störstellen und gleichzeitig Stellen, wo der Schienenstrang korrigiert werden kann, sehr exakt lokalisiert.
    • Exaktes Ausrichten des Schienenstranges dank konkreter Angaben in Millimetern wo und wieviel korrigiert werden muss.
    In contrast to previously known methods and devices for measuring rail inaccuracy, the method proposed here offers the advantages:
    • The rail track is detected by means of stationary transmitters in the elevator shaft. This is done in incremental steps and provides absolute positions of the rail track. Oddities of the rail track can be localized so exactly.
    • Compared to previously known laser alignment devices eliminates the alignment of the laser beam, no distortions occur, which are due to optical effects or by deflection, lack of insufficient beam focusing or obstacles in the elevator shaft.
    • Determination / determination of the transmission behavior between rail track and elevator car in embodiments with acceleration measurement in the elevator car.
    • Alignment of the rail track without elevator car possible, eg by lowering / raising the receiver along the rail track.
    • Continuous detection of the oddness of the rail track.
    • Sensors detect the rail fasteners and rail straps. Thus, defects and at the same time places where the rail track can be corrected, located very accurately.
    • Exact alignment of the rail track thanks to concrete figures in millimeters where and how much must be corrected.

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    1. Method of determining the state of a rail stretch (SS) of a lift, characterised in that a receiver (E) is moved along the rail stretch (SS), that radio signals are transmitted by at least three transmitters (S1, S2, S3), that these radio signals are received by the receiver (E), that spacing data (AD) for a spacing of the receiver (E) from the transmitters (S1, S2, S3) are determined from these radio signals, that these spacing data (AD) are compared by an evaluating unit (AE) with reference data (RD) for the spacing of the receiver (E) from the transmitters (S1, S2, S3) and that a result with respect to the state of the rail stretch (SS) is delivered therefrom.
    2. Method according to claim 1, characterised in that the transmitters (S1, S2, S3) are stationary and/or the spacing data (AD) are determined incrementally per unit of length and unit of time.
    3. Method according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterised in that several groups of transmitters (S1, S2, S3) are arranged and/or that the transmitters (S1, S2, S3) of a group are arranged at an angular spacing relative to one another and/or that a transition from one group of transmitters (S1, S2, S3) to an adjoining group of transmitters (S1, S2, S3) is flagged by stroke height data (HD) and that these stroke height data (HD) are passed on to an evaluating unit (AE).
    4. Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the receiver (E) is moved by way of a guide system, for example a roller guide or a slide guide, along a guide surface (FF) and/or that the receiver (E) is held by at least one magnet at a constant spacing from the rail stretch (SS).
    5. Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the position of rail fastenings (SB) in the rail stretch (SS) is determined by a first sensor (S4) and/or that the position of connecting straps (VL) relative to the rail stretch (SS) is determined by a second sensor (S5) and/or that the position of shaft doors (S2) relative to the rail stretch (SS) is determined by a third sensor (S6).
    6. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that a transverse acceleration in a lift cage (AK) is determined, particularly incrementally per unit of length and unit of time, by way of at least one acceleration sensor (S7) and is delivered in the form of acceleration data (BD) and/or that these acceleration data (BD) are passed on to an evaluating unit (AE).
    7. Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a reference curve (R) together with reference data (RD) is calculated in the evaluating unit (AE) starting from previously determined spacing data (AD), additional spacing data (ZAD), stroke height data (HD) and acceleration data (BD).
    8. Method according to claim 7, characterised in that a lowermost point of the reference curve (R) and an uppermost point of the reference curve (R) are calculated from spacing data (AD) and that the entire reference curve (R) together with reference data (RD) is calculated between this lowermost point and uppermost point of the reference curve (R), wherein a straight line is laid through the lowermost point and the uppermost point of the reference curve (R) and/or a straight line through the lowermost point and the uppermost point of the reference curve (R) is adapted by additional spacing data (ZAD) and/or a straight line through the lowermost point and the uppermost point of the reference curve (R) is adapted by acceleration data (BD).
    9. Method according to claim 8, characterised in that a maximum permissible acceleration range is predetermined and that the rail stretch (SS) is straightened as soon as the acceleration range is exceeded.
    10. Device for determining the state of a rail stretch (SS) of a lift, characterised in that the device comprises: at least three transmitters (S1, S2, S3) for transmitting radio signals, a device (E) for receiving these radio signals, which is arranged to be movable along the rail stretch (SS), a device (E) for determining spacing data (AD) from the radio signals, wherein the spacing data (AD) gives the spacing of the receiver (E) from the transmitters (S1, S2, S3), and an evaluating unit (AE) for comparing the spacing data (AD) with reference data (RD) for the spacing of the receiver (E) from the transmitters (S1, S2, S3) and for delivering a result with respect to the state of the rail stretch (SS).
    11. Device according to claim 10, characterised in that it comprises: several groups of transmitters (S1, S3, S3) arranged at a spacing from one another, and/or a guide system for guiding the receiver (E) along a guide surface (FF) and/or a magnet so as to keep the receiver (E) in contact with the rail stretch (SS) or at a spacing from the rail stretch (SS) and/or a first sensor (S4) for determining a position of a rail fastening (SB) in the rail stretch (SS) and/or a second sensor (S5) for determining a position of a connecting strap (VL) and/or a third sensor (S6) for determining a position of a shaft door (ST) and/or an acceleration sensor (BD) for determining a transverse acceleration.
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