EP1474216A1 - Light signal device for a model track - Google Patents

Light signal device for a model track

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EP1474216A1
EP1474216A1 EP03734673A EP03734673A EP1474216A1 EP 1474216 A1 EP1474216 A1 EP 1474216A1 EP 03734673 A EP03734673 A EP 03734673A EP 03734673 A EP03734673 A EP 03734673A EP 1474216 A1 EP1474216 A1 EP 1474216A1
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Ralf Czerwonka
Alexander LÜCKE
Klaus-Peter Nickl
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Gebr Maerklin and Cie GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/34—Bridges; Stations; Signalling systems
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H18/00—Highways or trackways for toys; Propulsion by special interaction between vehicle and track
    • A63H18/02—Construction or arrangement of the trackway
    • A63H18/026—Start-finish mechanisms; Stop arrangements; Traffic lights; Barriers, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/30—Permanent way; Rails; Rail-joint connections
    • A63H19/32—Switches or points; Operating means therefor

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  • the invention relates to a light signal device for a model railway, in particular for a model railway, with a base having electrical connection elements and with a signal head with electrical lighting elements which are connected to a signal circuit and a decoder for decoding digital electrical control signals.
  • the decoder is designed as a separate switching unit and controls the signal circuit usually arranged on the base of the light signal device.
  • the signal circuit is in electrical connection with the electrical lighting elements, usually light-emitting diodes, of the signal head via a plurality of connecting lines.
  • the signal head is usually held on a mast, and the connecting lines run along the mast.
  • the signal head is usually designed as a distant signal or as a main signal and can have a large number of electrical lighting elements. This requires many connecting lines and is associated with a not inconsiderable space requirement. This stands in the way of a prototypical reproduction of a light signal.
  • the object of the present invention is to develop a light signal device of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that a light signal can be modeled as real as possible.
  • This object is achieved according to the invention in a light signal device of the generic type in that the signal circuit and the decoder are integrated in the signal head.
  • the signal head thus not only includes the lighting elements, but also has the signal circuit which drives the lighting elements and the associated decoder. This enables a serial data stream to be fed to the signal head via the connection elements.
  • the control signals contained therein are then recognized by the decoder, which controls the signal circuit accordingly.
  • the number of connecting lines can be significantly reduced. This in turn has the consequence that the light signal can be modeled in a more prototypical manner.
  • a mast that may be used can have a very delicate, filigree structure.
  • the signal circuit and the decoder are integrated in a microelectronic circuit. This enables a very space-saving design of the electronic components driving the lighting elements within the signal head, so that it can be modeled in a prototype.
  • the microelectronic circuit comprises a read-only memory for storing different signal images.
  • the microelectronic circuit can be manufactured in large numbers and can be used for signal heads that display a wide variety of signal images. The manufacturing costs of the light signal device can thereby be reduced considerably. It is particularly advantageous if the signal head is connected to the connection elements arranged on the base via a two-pole line connection, since the design of the light signal is practically not impaired by the required line connection.
  • the signal head is held on the base, for example to simulate a track lock signal.
  • the signal head is held on a carrier which is fixed to the base.
  • the carrier can be designed, for example, as a model roadway, in particular a model track, spanning portal-like bridge or as a mast.
  • the electrical line connection is integrated in the carrier.
  • the carrier is formed from a metal-insulator composite material, preferably has a layered structure. The metallic regions of the carrier which are electrically insulated from one another via the insulator can then each take on the function of an electrical conductor via which the electrical connection elements are connected to the signal head.
  • a plurality of signal heads are held on the carrier.
  • the carrier carries a main signal and additionally a distant signal.
  • at least one signal head can be detachably connected to the carrier.
  • This signal head can preferably be clipped onto the carrier.
  • a snap-in connection can be used with snap-in projections that snap into the assigned snap-in receptacles.
  • the locking projections can be held on the carrier, for example, while the signal head has the associated locking receptacles. It is advantageous here if the locking projections are integrally connected to the carrier.
  • digital control commands can be decoded and forwarded to the assigned signal circuit.
  • an address is assigned to the decoder when it is first connected. It is particularly advantageous if several addresses can be assigned to the decoder, for example by means of mechanical switching elements or by electronic programming.
  • the multiple address setting of the decoder enables functional linking of different control commands. For example, the control commands of a distant signal held on the carrier can be linked to the control commands of the main signal held on the same carrier, in order to ensure in this way that the signal image of the distant signal can be influenced by the signal image of the main signal held on the same carrier. This enables prototypical control of the signals.
  • the multiple address setting of the Decoder also enables further links, for example in such a way that the signal of the main signal is linked to the position of an assigned switch in such a way that, depending on the switch position, "travel" or "slow travel” appears on the main signal.
  • the light signal device preferably comprises a control device which can be connected to the connection elements and which has a link for linking the control signals of a plurality of signal heads held on a carrier.
  • the control device can be configured, for example, as an underfloor device that can be positioned below a track section.
  • the control device comprises a decoder with multiple address settings.
  • the address setting is preferably carried out by means of a query unit, which queries the addresses which are integrated in the signal heads held on the carrier. If, for example, a distant signal is attached to the carrier in addition to a main signal, this is recognized by the interrogation unit, since the interrogation unit detects the address of when a signal head (for example, the distant signal) is attached to the carrier and the electrical connection between the signal head and the control device that forms Queries signal head decoder and specifies this address as an additional address to the decoder of the control device.
  • a signal head for example, the distant signal
  • the decoder of the control device consequently reacts to all addresses of the assigned decoders held on the carrier, so that the latter do not have to be programmed each time they are mounted on the carrier.
  • the control signals of the signals held on the carrier can be Link heads are linked in the above manner to prevent conflicting signal images.
  • control device can be connected to the track section. This can ensure that the travel of a model locomotive is braked and the locomotive is stopped at the latest at the level of a carrier of the light signal device when a main signal held on the carrier shows "STOP".
  • Figure 1 an exploded view of a light signal device according to the invention with a main signal held on a mast and
  • Figure 2 is a front view of a mast of an inventive
  • Light signal device with a main signal and a distant signal.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a light signal device, generally designated by reference number 10, which comprises a support in the form of a mast 14 held on a base 12, at its upper end facing away from the base 12, a signal head 16 with a signal image carrier 17, a printed circuit board 18 and a signal basket 19 is held.
  • the signal image carrier 17, the circuit board 18 and the signal basket 19 can be plugged onto one another by interposing the upper end of the mast 14.
  • the signal image carrier 17 has a total of six covered light openings 21, each of which is assigned a light-emitting diode 22 fixed to the printed circuit board 18.
  • the printed circuit board 18 On its rear side facing away from the signal image carrier 17, the printed circuit board 18 carries a microelectronic circuit 24, which forms a decoder 26, which is shown in the form of a block circuit, and a signal circuit 27 which is also shown in the form of a block circuit.
  • the latter is in electrical connection with the light-emitting diodes 22 via conventional conductor tracks, which are therefore not shown in the drawing, and which run along the back of the printed circuit board 18.
  • the mast 14 has a filigree structure with a large number of openings 29 and is designed as a metal-insulator composite material with two metal layers 31, 32, between which an insulation layer runs.
  • the two metal layers 31 and 32 each form an electrical conductor, via which the microelectronic circuit 24 is connected to electrical contact pins 34, 35 arranged on the base 12 (see FIG. 2).
  • a two-pole connecting line 37 is connected to the electrical connecting elements forming contact pins 34, 35, one creates an electrical connection to an external control device 40 which, when using the light signal device 10, can be positioned on a model railway below a track section of the model railway.
  • the control device 40 comprises a control decoder 41 and an interrogation and linking unit 42. It also has two plug strips 43, 44 which are connected to the decoder 41 via connecting lines which are known per se and are therefore not shown in the drawing and to which, for example, a track section and / or a switch of a model train can be connected.
  • the track section can simultaneously provide the connection of the control device 40 to a control center of the model train.
  • the travel of a model railroad locomotive can be influenced, which runs along the track section connected to the control device 40 via the connector strip 43 or 44. If the signal "STOP" is displayed on the signal head 16, the model locomotive traveling along the assigned track section is braked and finally stopped.
  • a switch can be connected to the connector strips 43 and 44, the control signal of the switch being linked to the control signal for the signal head 16.
  • the address of the decoder of the switch which is known per se and not shown in the drawing, is queried by the interrogation and linking unit 42; this address, like the address of the decoder 26 integrated in the signal head 16, is given to the control decoder 41, so that the latter is switched on both control signals respond and the control signals in the query and link unit 42 can be linked to control the signal circuit 27.
  • FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of a light signal device, which is denoted overall by the reference numeral 50, in which the control device 40 is also used, so that full reference is made to the above explanations in this regard.
  • the light signal device 50 comprises a base 52 which has two contact pins 34 and 35 at its lower end corresponding to the base 12 explained above.
  • the base 52 carries a mast 54, which is also designed as a metal-insulator composite material and comprises two metal layers, between which an electrical insulator extends, so that the two metal layers form a two-pole connecting line.
  • mast 54 carries a first signal head 56, which simulates a main signal, and a second signal head 58, which simulates a distant signal.
  • the signal heads 56 and 58 also each comprise a decoder and a signal circuit which is connected to corresponding light-emitting diodes of the signal heads 56 and 58, respectively.
  • the decoders of the signal heads 56 and 58 can be digital via the mast 54 which forms a two-pole connecting line Control signals and an electrical supply voltage are supplied.
  • the signal heads 56 and 58 can be connected to the control device 40 via the contact pins 34 and 35 in accordance with the signal head 16 explained above.
  • the addresses of the decoders 56 and 58 are then queried by the interrogation and linking unit 42 and these are given to the control decoder 41 of the control device 40.
  • the control signals which are intended for the signal heads 56 and 58 are then linked by the interrogation and linking unit 42 in such a way that no signal image which simulates a main signal can be displayed on the second signal head 58 emulating a distant signal first signal head 56 contradicts.
  • the second signal head 58 can be clipped onto the mast 54 and removed from the mast 54 at any time. Since the contact pins 34 and 35 are periodically subjected to an interrogation signal from the interrogation and linking unit 42, the attachment or detachment of the second signal head 58 is readily recognized by the control device 40 without further programming having to be carried out.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a light signal device (10) for a model track, particularly a model train track, comprising a pedestal (12) provided with electrical connecting elements and a signal head (16) provided with electrical luminous elements (22) which are connected to a signal circuit (27) and a decoder decoding digital electrical control signals. In order to configure the inventive light signal device (10) such that a light signal can be copied as true to the original as possible, the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26) are integrated into the signal head (16).

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Lichtsignalvorrichtung für eine Modellbahn Light signal device for a model train
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lichtsignalvorrichtung für eine Modellbahn, insbesondere für eine Modelleisenbahn, mit einem elektrische Anschlußelemente aufweisenden Sockel und mit einem Signalkopf mit elektrischen Leuchtelementen, die mit einer Signalschaltung und einem Decoder zum Decodieren digitaler elektrischer Steuersignale verbunden sind.The invention relates to a light signal device for a model railway, in particular for a model railway, with a base having electrical connection elements and with a signal head with electrical lighting elements which are connected to a signal circuit and a decoder for decoding digital electrical control signals.
Derartige Lichtsignalvorrichtungen sind bei digitalen Modellbahnen bekannt. Der Decoder ist hierbei als separate Schalteinheit ausgestaltet und steuert die meist am Sockel der Lichtsignalvorrichtung angeordnete Signalschaltung an. Über mehrere Verbindungsleitungen steht die Signalschaltung mit den elektrischen Leuchtelementen, üblicherweise Leuchtdioden, des Signalkopfes in elektrischer Verbindung. Der Signalkopf ist meist an einem Mast gehalten, und die Verbindungsleitungen verlaufen entlang des Mastes. Der Signalkopf ist hierbei üblicherweise als Vorsignal oder als Hauptsignal ausgestaltet und kann eine Vielzahl von elektrischen Leuchtelementen aufweisen. Dies erfordert viele Verbindungsleitungen und ist mit einem nicht unerheblichen Platzbedarf verbunden. Dies steht einer vorbildgerechten Nachbildung eines Lichtsignales entgegen.Such light signal devices are known in digital model railways. The decoder is designed as a separate switching unit and controls the signal circuit usually arranged on the base of the light signal device. The signal circuit is in electrical connection with the electrical lighting elements, usually light-emitting diodes, of the signal head via a plurality of connecting lines. The signal head is usually held on a mast, and the connecting lines run along the mast. The signal head is usually designed as a distant signal or as a main signal and can have a large number of electrical lighting elements. This requires many connecting lines and is associated with a not inconsiderable space requirement. This stands in the way of a prototypical reproduction of a light signal.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Lichtsignalvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, daß ein Lichtsignal möglichst vorbildgerecht nachgebildet werden kann. Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Lichtsignalvorrichtung der gattungsgemäßen Art erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Signalschaltung und der Decoder in den Signalkopf integriert sind. Der Signalkopf umfaßt somit nicht nur die Leuchtelemente, sondern er weist zusätzlich die die Leuchtelemente ansteuernde Signalschaltung sowie den zugeordneten Decoder auf. Dies ermöglicht es, dem Signalkopf über die Anschlußelemente einen seriellen Datenstrom zuzuführen. Die darin enthaltenen Steuersignale werden dann vom Decoder erkannt, der die Signalschaltung entsprechend ansteuert. Die Anzahl der Verbindungsleitungen kann dadurch erheblich reduziert werden. Dies wiederum hat zur Folge, daß das Lichtsignal vorbildgerechter nachgebildet werden kann, insbesondere kann ein gegebenenfalls zum Einsatz kommender Mast einen sehr zierlichen, filigranen Aufbau aufweisen.The object of the present invention is to develop a light signal device of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that a light signal can be modeled as real as possible. This object is achieved according to the invention in a light signal device of the generic type in that the signal circuit and the decoder are integrated in the signal head. The signal head thus not only includes the lighting elements, but also has the signal circuit which drives the lighting elements and the associated decoder. This enables a serial data stream to be fed to the signal head via the connection elements. The control signals contained therein are then recognized by the decoder, which controls the signal circuit accordingly. The number of connecting lines can be significantly reduced. This in turn has the consequence that the light signal can be modeled in a more prototypical manner. In particular, a mast that may be used can have a very delicate, filigree structure.
Von Vorteil ist es, wenn die Signalschaltung und der Decoder in einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis integriert sind. Dies ermöglicht eine sehr platzsparende Ausgestaltung der die Leuchtelemente ansteuernden elektronischen Bauelemente innerhalb des Signalkopfes, so daß dieser vorbildgerecht nachgebildet werden kann.It is advantageous if the signal circuit and the decoder are integrated in a microelectronic circuit. This enables a very space-saving design of the electronic components driving the lighting elements within the signal head, so that it can be modeled in a prototype.
Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß der mikroelektronische Schaltkreis einen Festwertspeicher umfaßt zum Abspeichern unterschiedlicher Signalbilder. Dadurch kann der mikroelektronische Schaltkreis in hoher Stückzahl gefertigt werden und für Signalköpfe zum Einsatz kommen, die unterschiedlichste Signalbilder anzeigen. Die Herstellungskosten der Lichtsignalvorrichtung können dadurch erheblich vermindert werden. Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn der Signalkopf über eine zweipolige Leitungsverbindung mit den am Sockel angeordneten Anschlußelementen verbunden ist, denn dadurch wird die Ausgestaltung des Lichtsignales durch die erforderliche Leitungsverbindung praktisch nicht beeinträchtigt.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the microelectronic circuit comprises a read-only memory for storing different signal images. As a result, the microelectronic circuit can be manufactured in large numbers and can be used for signal heads that display a wide variety of signal images. The manufacturing costs of the light signal device can thereby be reduced considerably. It is particularly advantageous if the signal head is connected to the connection elements arranged on the base via a two-pole line connection, since the design of the light signal is practically not impaired by the required line connection.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Signalkopf am Sockel gehalten ist, beispielsweise zur Nachbildung eines Gleissperrsignales. Alternativ kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Signalkopf an einem Träger gehalten ist, der am Sockel festgelegt ist. Der Träger kann beispielsweise als eine Modellfahrbahn, insbesondere ein Modellgleis, überspannende portalartige Brücke oder auch als Mast ausgestaltet sein. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die elektrische Leitungsverbindung in den Träger integriert ist. So kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, daß der Träger aus einem Metall-Isolator-Verbundwerkstoff gebildet ist, vorzugsweise einen schichtweisen Aufbau aufweist. Die über den Isolator elektrisch voneinander isolierten metallischen Bereiche des Trägers können dann jeweils die Funktion eines elektrischen Leiters übernehmen, über den die elektrischen Anschlußelemente mit dem Signalkopf in Verbindung stehen.It can be provided that the signal head is held on the base, for example to simulate a track lock signal. Alternatively, it can be provided that the signal head is held on a carrier which is fixed to the base. The carrier can be designed, for example, as a model roadway, in particular a model track, spanning portal-like bridge or as a mast. It is particularly advantageous if the electrical line connection is integrated in the carrier. For example, it can be provided that the carrier is formed from a metal-insulator composite material, preferably has a layered structure. The metallic regions of the carrier which are electrically insulated from one another via the insulator can then each take on the function of an electrical conductor via which the electrical connection elements are connected to the signal head.
Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Lichtsignalvorrichtung ist vorgesehen, daß am Träger mehrere Signalköpfe gehalten sind. So kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, daß der Träger ein Hauptsignal trägt und zusätzlich ein Vorsignal. Von Vorteil ist es hierbei, wenn zumindest ein Signalkopf mit dem Träger lösbar verbindbar ist. Vorzugsweise ist dieser Signalkopf an den Träger anklippsbar. Hierzu kann eine Rastverbindung zum Einsatz kommen mit Rastvorsprüngen, die in zugeordnete Rastaufnahmen einrasten. Die Rastvorsprünge können beispielsweise am Träger gehalten sein, während der Signalkopf die zugeordneten Rastaufnahmen aufweist. Von Vorteil ist es hierbei, wenn die Rastvorsprünge einstückig mit dem Träger verbunden sind.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the light signal device according to the invention it is provided that a plurality of signal heads are held on the carrier. For example, it can be provided that the carrier carries a main signal and additionally a distant signal. It is advantageous here if at least one signal head can be detachably connected to the carrier. This signal head can preferably be clipped onto the carrier. For this purpose, a snap-in connection can be used with snap-in projections that snap into the assigned snap-in receptacles. The locking projections can be held on the carrier, for example, while the signal head has the associated locking receptacles. It is advantageous here if the locking projections are integrally connected to the carrier.
Mittels des in den Signalkopf integrierten Decoders können digitale Steuerbefehle decodiert und an die zugeordnete Signalschaltung weitergeleitet werden. Hierzu wird dem Decoder beim erstmaligen Anschließen eine Adresse zugeordnet. Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, wenn dem Decoder mehrere Adressen zuordnenbar sind, beispielsweise mittels mechanischer Schaltelemente oder durch elektronische Programmierung. Die mehrfache Adresseinstellung des Decoders ermöglicht eine funktionelle Verknüpfung unterschiedlicher Steuerbefehle. So können beispielsweise die Steuerbefehle eines am Träger gehaltenen Vorsignales mit den Steuerbefehlen des am selben Träger gehaltenen Hauptsignales verknüpft werden, um auf diese Weise sicherzustellen, daß das Signalbild des Vorsignales durch das Signalbild des am selben Träger gehaltenen Hauptsignales beeinflußt werden kann. Dies ermöglicht eine vorbildgerechte Ansteuerung der Signale. So kann beispielsweise sichergestellt werden, daß ein am Träger des Hauptsignales montiertes Vorsignal gar kein Signalbild zeigt, also dunkel bleibt, wenn das Hauptsignal "HALT" zeigt. Die mehrfache Adresseinstellung der Decoder ermöglicht auch weitere Verknüpfungen, beispielsweise dergestalt, daß das Signal des Hauptsignales mit der Stellung einer zugeordneten Weiche verknüpft ist dergestalt, daß je nach Weichenstellung "Fahrt" oder "Langsamfahrt" am Hauptsignal erscheint.Using the decoder integrated in the signal head, digital control commands can be decoded and forwarded to the assigned signal circuit. For this purpose, an address is assigned to the decoder when it is first connected. It is particularly advantageous if several addresses can be assigned to the decoder, for example by means of mechanical switching elements or by electronic programming. The multiple address setting of the decoder enables functional linking of different control commands. For example, the control commands of a distant signal held on the carrier can be linked to the control commands of the main signal held on the same carrier, in order to ensure in this way that the signal image of the distant signal can be influenced by the signal image of the main signal held on the same carrier. This enables prototypical control of the signals. In this way it can be ensured, for example, that a distant signal mounted on the carrier of the main signal shows no signal picture at all, ie remains dark when the main signal shows "STOP". The multiple address setting of the Decoder also enables further links, for example in such a way that the signal of the main signal is linked to the position of an assigned switch in such a way that, depending on the switch position, "travel" or "slow travel" appears on the main signal.
Vorzugsweise umfaßt die Lichtsignalvorrichtung eine Steuereinrichtung, die mit den Anschlußelementen verbindbar ist und die ein Verknüpfungsglied aufweist zum Verknüpfen der Steuersignale mehrerer an einem Träger gehaltener Signalköpfe. Die Steuereinrichtung kann beispielsweise als Unterflureinrichtung ausgestaltet sein, die unterhalb eines Gleisabschnittes positionierbar ist.The light signal device preferably comprises a control device which can be connected to the connection elements and which has a link for linking the control signals of a plurality of signal heads held on a carrier. The control device can be configured, for example, as an underfloor device that can be positioned below a track section.
Besonders günstig ist es, wenn die Steuereinrichtung einen Decoder mit mehrfacher Adresseinstellung umfaßt. Die Adresseinstellung erfolgt vorzugsweise mittels einer Abfrageeinheit, die die Adressen abfragt der Decoder, die in die am Träger gehaltenen Signalköpfe integriert sind. Wird beispielsweise zusätzlich zu einem Hauptsignal ein Vorsignal am Träger angebracht, so wird dies von der Abfrageeinheit erkannt, da die Abfrageeinheit beim Anbringen eines Signalkopfes (zum Beispiel des Vorsignales) am Träger und der sich damit ausbildenden elektrischen Verbindung des Signalkopfes mit der Steuereinrichtung die Adresse des Signalkopfdecoders abfragt und diese Adresse als Zusatzadresse dem Decoder der Steuereinrichtung vorgibt. Der Decoder der Steuereinrichtung reagiert folglich auf sämtliche Adressen der zugeordneten, am Träger gehaltenen Decoder, so daß letztere bei der Montage am Träger nicht jeweils programmiert werden müssen. Mittels des Verknüpfungsgliedes können die Steuersignale der am Träger gehaltenen Sig- nalköpfe in der voranstehend genannten Weise verknüpft werden, um einander widersprechende Signalbilder zu verhindern.It is particularly favorable if the control device comprises a decoder with multiple address settings. The address setting is preferably carried out by means of a query unit, which queries the addresses which are integrated in the signal heads held on the carrier. If, for example, a distant signal is attached to the carrier in addition to a main signal, this is recognized by the interrogation unit, since the interrogation unit detects the address of when a signal head (for example, the distant signal) is attached to the carrier and the electrical connection between the signal head and the control device that forms Queries signal head decoder and specifies this address as an additional address to the decoder of the control device. The decoder of the control device consequently reacts to all addresses of the assigned decoders held on the carrier, so that the latter do not have to be programmed each time they are mounted on the carrier. The control signals of the signals held on the carrier can be Link heads are linked in the above manner to prevent conflicting signal images.
Um die Fahrt einer Modellokomotive zu beeinflussen, die entlang eines der Lichtsignalvorrichtung zugeordneten Gleisabschnittes fährt, ist bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, daß die Steuereinrichtung an den Gleisabschnitt anschließbar ist. Dadurch kann sichergestellt werden, daß die Fahrt einer Modellokomotive abgebremst und die Lokomotive spätestens in Höhe eines Trägers der Lichtsignalvorrichtung gestoppt wird, wenn ein am Träger gehaltenes Hauptsignal "HALT" zeigt.In order to influence the travel of a model locomotive that travels along a track section assigned to the light signal device, it is provided in a preferred embodiment that the control device can be connected to the track section. This can ensure that the travel of a model locomotive is braked and the locomotive is stopped at the latest at the level of a carrier of the light signal device when a main signal held on the carrier shows "STOP".
Die nachfolgende Beschreibung zweier bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dient im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung. Es zeigen:The following description of two preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention serves in conjunction with the drawing for a more detailed explanation. Show it:
Figur 1: eine Explosionsdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lichtsignalvorrichtung mit einem an einem Mast gehaltenen Hauptsignal undFigure 1: an exploded view of a light signal device according to the invention with a main signal held on a mast and
Figur 2: eine Vorderansicht eines Mastes einer erfindungsgemäßenFigure 2 is a front view of a mast of an inventive
Lichtsignalvorrichtung mit einem Hauptsignal und einem Vorsignal.Light signal device with a main signal and a distant signal.
In Figur 1 ist in schematischer Darstellung eine insgesamt mit dem Bezugszeichen 10 belegte Lichtsignalvorrichtung illustriert, die einen an einem Sockel 12 gehaltenen Träger in Form eines Mastes 14 umfaßt, an dessen dem Sockel 12 abgewandten oberen Ende ein Signalkopf 16 mit einem Signalbildträger 17, einer Leiterplatte 18 und einem Signalkorb 19 gehalten ist. Der Signalbildträger 17, die Leiterplatte 18 und der Signalkorb 19 können unter Zwischenschaltung des oberen Endes des Mastes 14 aufeinander gesteckt werden. Der Signalbildträger 17 weist im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Figur 1 insgesamt sechs überdachte Leuchtöffnungen 21 auf, denen jeweils eine an der Leiterplatte 18 festgelegte Leuchtdiode 22 zugeordnet ist.FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a light signal device, generally designated by reference number 10, which comprises a support in the form of a mast 14 held on a base 12, at its upper end facing away from the base 12, a signal head 16 with a signal image carrier 17, a printed circuit board 18 and a signal basket 19 is held. The signal image carrier 17, the circuit board 18 and the signal basket 19 can be plugged onto one another by interposing the upper end of the mast 14. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the signal image carrier 17 has a total of six covered light openings 21, each of which is assigned a light-emitting diode 22 fixed to the printed circuit board 18.
Auf ihrer dem Signalbildträger 17 abgewandten Rückseite trägt die Leiterplatte 18 einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis 24, der einen blockschaltartig dargestellten Decoder 26 sowie eine ebenfalls block- schaltartig dargestellte Signalschaltung 27 ausbildet. Letztere steht über übliche und deshalb in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Leiterbahnen, die entlang der Rückseite der Leiterplatte 18 verlaufen, mit den Leuchtdioden 22 in elektrischer Verbindung.On its rear side facing away from the signal image carrier 17, the printed circuit board 18 carries a microelectronic circuit 24, which forms a decoder 26, which is shown in the form of a block circuit, and a signal circuit 27 which is also shown in the form of a block circuit. The latter is in electrical connection with the light-emitting diodes 22 via conventional conductor tracks, which are therefore not shown in the drawing, and which run along the back of the printed circuit board 18.
Der Mast 14 weist einen filigranen Aufbau auf mit einer Vielzahl von Öffnungen 29 und ist als Metall-Isolator-Verbundwerkstoff ausgebildet mit zwei Metallschichten 31, 32, zwischen denen eine Isolationsschicht verläuft. Die beiden Metallschichten 31 und 32 bilden jeweils einen elektrischen Leiter, über den der mikroelektronische Schaltkreis 24 mit am Sockel 12 angeordneten elektrischen Kontaktstiften 34, 35 (siehe Figur 2) verbunden ist.The mast 14 has a filigree structure with a large number of openings 29 and is designed as a metal-insulator composite material with two metal layers 31, 32, between which an insulation layer runs. The two metal layers 31 and 32 each form an electrical conductor, via which the microelectronic circuit 24 is connected to electrical contact pins 34, 35 arranged on the base 12 (see FIG. 2).
An die elektrische Anschlußelemente ausbildenden Kontaktstifte 34, 35 ist eine zweipolige Verbindungsleitung 37 angeschlossen, die eine elektrische Verbindung herstellt zu einer externen Steuereinrichtung 40, die bei Einsatz der Lichtsignalvorrichtung 10 bei einer Modelleisenbahn unterhalb eines Gleisabschnittes der Modelleisenbahn positionierbar ist. Die Steuereinrichtung 40 umfaßt einen Steuerdecoder 41 sowie eine Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42. Außerdem weist sie zwei Steckerleisten 43, 44 auf, die über an sich bekannte und deshalb in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Verbindungsleitungen mit dem Decoder 41 verbunden sind und an die beispielsweise ein Gleisabschnitt und/oder eine Weiche einer Modelleisenbahn anschließbar ist. Der Gleisabschnitt kann hierbei gleichzeitig die Verbindung der Steuereinrichtung 40 mit einer Steuerzentrale der Modelleisenbahn bereitstellen.A two-pole connecting line 37 is connected to the electrical connecting elements forming contact pins 34, 35, one creates an electrical connection to an external control device 40 which, when using the light signal device 10, can be positioned on a model railway below a track section of the model railway. The control device 40 comprises a control decoder 41 and an interrogation and linking unit 42. It also has two plug strips 43, 44 which are connected to the decoder 41 via connecting lines which are known per se and are therefore not shown in the drawing and to which, for example, a track section and / or a switch of a model train can be connected. The track section can simultaneously provide the connection of the control device 40 to a control center of the model train.
Über die Steuereinrichtung 40 läßt sich in Abhängigkeit vom Signal, das am Signalkopf 16 angezeigt wird, die Fahrt einer Modelleisenbahnlokomotive beeinflussen, die entlang des über die Steckerleiste 43 oder 44 mit der Steuereinrichtung 40 verbundenen Gleisabschnitts fährt. Wird am Signalkopf 16 das Signal "HALT" angezeigt, so wird die entlang des zugeordneten Gleisabschnittes fahrende Modellokomotive abgebremst und schließlich gestoppt. Zusätzlich kann an die Steckerleisten 43 und 44 eine Weiche angeschlossen werden, wobei das Steuersignal der Weiche mit dem Steuersignal für den Signalkopf 16 verknüpft wird. Hierzu wird von der Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42 die Adresse des in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten, an sich bekannten Decoders der Weiche abgefragt, diese Adresse wird ebenso wie die Adresse des in den Signalkopf 16 integrierten Decoders 26 dem Steuerdecoder 41 vorgegeben, so daß dieser auf beide Steuersignale reagiert und die Steuersignale in der Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42 zur Ansteuerung der Signalschaltung 27 miteinander verknüpft werden können. Dies gibt die Möglichkeit, je nach Stellung der mit der Steuereinrichtung 40 verbundenen Weiche am Signalkopf 16 ein Signal "FAHRT" oder "LANGSAMFAHRT" anzuzeigen.Via the control device 40, depending on the signal that is displayed on the signal head 16, the travel of a model railroad locomotive can be influenced, which runs along the track section connected to the control device 40 via the connector strip 43 or 44. If the signal "STOP" is displayed on the signal head 16, the model locomotive traveling along the assigned track section is braked and finally stopped. In addition, a switch can be connected to the connector strips 43 and 44, the control signal of the switch being linked to the control signal for the signal head 16. For this purpose, the address of the decoder of the switch, which is known per se and not shown in the drawing, is queried by the interrogation and linking unit 42; this address, like the address of the decoder 26 integrated in the signal head 16, is given to the control decoder 41, so that the latter is switched on both control signals respond and the control signals in the query and link unit 42 can be linked to control the signal circuit 27. This gives the possibility, depending on the position of the switch connected to the control device 40, to display a signal "DRIVE" or "SLOW DRIVE" on the signal head 16.
In Figur 2 ist eine alternative Ausführungsform einer insgesamt mit dem Bezugszeichen 50 belegten Lichtsignalvorrichtung dargestellt, bei der ebenfalls die Steuereinrichtung 40 zum Einsatz kommt, so daß diesbezüglich vollinhaltlich auf die voranstehenden Erläuterungen Bezug genommen wird. Aus Gründen der Vereinfachung wurde die Steuereinrichtung 40 in Figur 2 nicht nochmals wiedergegeben. Die Lichtsignalvorrichtung 50 umfaßt einen Sockel 52, der an seinem unteren Ende entsprechend dem voranstehend erläuterten Sockel 12 zwei Kontaktstifte 34 und 35 aufweist. Der Sockel 52 trägt einen Mast 54, der ebenfalls als Metall-Isolator-Verbundwerkstoff ausgestaltet ist und zwei Metallschichten umfaßt, zwischen denen sich ein elektrischer Isolator erstreckt, so daß die beiden Metallschichten eine zweipolige Verbindungsleitung ausbilden.FIG. 2 shows an alternative embodiment of a light signal device, which is denoted overall by the reference numeral 50, in which the control device 40 is also used, so that full reference is made to the above explanations in this regard. For reasons of simplification, the control device 40 has not been shown again in FIG. 2. The light signal device 50 comprises a base 52 which has two contact pins 34 and 35 at its lower end corresponding to the base 12 explained above. The base 52 carries a mast 54, which is also designed as a metal-insulator composite material and comprises two metal layers, between which an electrical insulator extends, so that the two metal layers form a two-pole connecting line.
An seinem oberen Ende trägt der Mast 54 einen ersten Signalkopf 56, der ein Hauptsignal nachbildet, sowie einen zweiten Signalkopf 58, der ein Vorsignal nachbildet. Entsprechend dem voranstehend unter Bezugnahme auf Figur 1 erläuterten Signalkopf 16 umfassen auch die Signalköpfe 56 und 58 jeweils einen Decoder und eine Signalschaltung, die mit entsprechenden Leuchtdioden der Signalköpfe 56 bzw. 58 verbunden ist. Über den eine zweipolige Verbindungsleitung ausbildenden Mast 54 können den Decodern der Signalköpfe 56 und 58 digitale Steuersignale sowie eine elektrische Versorgungsspannung zugeführt werden.At its upper end, mast 54 carries a first signal head 56, which simulates a main signal, and a second signal head 58, which simulates a distant signal. Corresponding to the signal head 16 explained above with reference to FIG. 1, the signal heads 56 and 58 also each comprise a decoder and a signal circuit which is connected to corresponding light-emitting diodes of the signal heads 56 and 58, respectively. The decoders of the signal heads 56 and 58 can be digital via the mast 54 which forms a two-pole connecting line Control signals and an electrical supply voltage are supplied.
Über die Kontaktstifte 34 und 35 können die Signalköpfe 56 und 58 entsprechend dem voranstehend erläuterten Signalkopf 16 mit der Steuereinrichtung 40 verbunden werden. Anschließend werden von der Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42 die Adressen der Decoder 56 und 58 abgefragt und diese dem Steuerdecoder 41 der Steuereinrichtung 40 vorgegeben. Beim Betrieb der Lichtsignalvorrichtung 50 werden dann die Steuersignale, die für die Signalköpfe 56 und 58 bestimmt sind, von der Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42 derart verknüpft, daß an dem ein Vorsignal nachbildenden zweiten Signalkopf 58 kein Signalbild angezeigt werden kann, das dem ein Hauptsignal nachbildenden ersten Signalkopf 56 widerspricht.The signal heads 56 and 58 can be connected to the control device 40 via the contact pins 34 and 35 in accordance with the signal head 16 explained above. The addresses of the decoders 56 and 58 are then queried by the interrogation and linking unit 42 and these are given to the control decoder 41 of the control device 40. During operation of the light signal device 50, the control signals which are intended for the signal heads 56 and 58 are then linked by the interrogation and linking unit 42 in such a way that no signal image which simulates a main signal can be displayed on the second signal head 58 emulating a distant signal first signal head 56 contradicts.
Der zweite Signalkopf 58 kann an den Mast 54 angeklippst und jederzeit wieder vom Mast 54 entfernt werden. Da die Kontaktstifte 34 und 35 periodisch mit einem Abfragesignal der Abfrage- und Verknüpfungseinheit 42 beaufschlagt werden, wird das Befestigen bzw. Lösen des zweiten Signalkopfes 58 ohne weiteres von der Steuereinrichtung 40 erkannt, ohne daß eine weitere Programmierung erfolgen muß. The second signal head 58 can be clipped onto the mast 54 and removed from the mast 54 at any time. Since the contact pins 34 and 35 are periodically subjected to an interrogation signal from the interrogation and linking unit 42, the attachment or detachment of the second signal head 58 is readily recognized by the control device 40 without further programming having to be carried out.

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P A T E N T A N S P R U C H E PATENT CLAIMS
1. Lichtsignalvorrichtung für eine Modellbahn, insbesondere für eine Modelleisenbahn, mit einem elektrische Anschlußelemente aufweisenden Sockel und mit einem Signalkopf mit elektrischen Leuchtelementen, die mit einer Signalschaltung und einem Decoder zum Decodieren digitaler elektrischer Steuersignale verbunden sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Signalschaltung (27) und der Decoder (26) in den Signalkopf (16; 56; 58) integriert sind.1. Light signal device for a model railway, in particular for a model railway, with a base having electrical connection elements and with a signal head with electrical lighting elements which are connected to a signal circuit and a decoder for decoding digital electrical control signals, characterized in that the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26) are integrated in the signal head (16; 56; 58).
2. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Signalschaltung (27) und der Decoder (26) in einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis (24) integriert sind.2. Light signal device according to claim 1, characterized in that the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26) are integrated in a microelectronic circuit (24).
3. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der mikroelektronische Schaltkreis (24) einen Festwertspeicher umfaßt zum Abspeichern unterschiedlicher Signalbilder.3. Light signal device according to claim 2, characterized in that the microelectronic circuit (24) comprises a read-only memory for storing different signal images.
4. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Signalkopf (16; 56; 58) über eine zweipolige Leitungsverbindung mit den Anschlußelementen verbunden ist.4. Light signal device according to 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the signal head (16; 56; 58) is connected to the connection elements via a two-pole line connection.
5. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Signalkopf (16; 56; 58) an einem Träger (14; 54) gehalten ist, der am Sockel (12; 52) festgelegt ist, und daß die elektrische Leitungsverbindung in den Träger (14; 54) integriert ist. 5. Light signal device according to claim 4, characterized in that the signal head (16; 56; 58) is held on a carrier (14; 54) which is fixed to the base (12; 52), and that the electrical line connection in the carrier (14; 54) is integrated.
6. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Träger (14; 54) aus einem Metall-Isolator- Verbundwerkstoff gebildet ist.6. Light signaling device according to claim 5, characterized in that the carrier (14; 54) is formed from a metal-insulator composite.
7. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an einem am Sockel (12; 52) festgelegten Träger (54) mehrere Signalköpfe (56, 58) gehalten sind.7. Light signaling device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of signal heads (56, 58) are held on a support (54) fixed to the base (12; 52).
8. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest ein Signalkopf (58) mit dem Träger (54) lösbar verbindbar ist.8. Light signal device according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one signal head (58) with the carrier (54) is detachably connectable.
9. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der lösbar verbindbare Signalkopf (58) an den Träger (54) an- klippsbar ist.9. Light signal device according to claim 8, characterized in that the detachably connectable signal head (58) to the carrier (54) can be clipped on.
10. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem in den Signalkopf (16; 56; 58) integrierten Decoder (26) mehrere Adressen zuordnenbar sind.10. Light signal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decoder (26) integrated in the signal head (16; 56; 58) can be assigned a plurality of addresses.
11. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach einem der voranstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lichtsignalvorrichtung (10; 50) eine Steuereinrichtung (40) umfaßt, die mit den Anschlußelementen (34, 35) verbindbar ist und die ein Verknüpfungsglied (42) aufweist zum Verknüpfen der Steuersignale mehrerer an einem Träger (54) gehaltener Signalköpfe (56, 58). 11. Light signal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light signal device (10; 50) comprises a control device (40) which can be connected to the connection elements (34, 35) and which has a link (42) for linking the control signals several signal heads (56, 58) held on a carrier (54).
12. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrichtung (40) einen Decoder (41) mit mehrfacher Adresseinstellung umfaßt.12. Light signal device according to claim 11, characterized in that the control device (40) comprises a decoder (41) with multiple address setting.
13. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrichtung (40) eine Abfrageeinheit (42) umfaßt zum Abfragen der Adressen der Decoder (26), die in die am Träger (54) gehaltenen Signalköpfe (56, 58) integriert sind.13. Light signal device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the control device (40) comprises a query unit (42) for querying the addresses of the decoders (26), which are integrated into the signal heads (56, 58) held on the carrier (54) are.
14. Lichtsignalvorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, 12 oder 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrichtung (40) an einen der Lichtsignalvorrichtung (10; 50) zugeordneten Gleisabschnitt anschließbar ist zur Beeinflussung der Fahrt einer entlang des Gleisabschnitts verfahrbaren Modellokomotive. 14. Light signal device according to claim 11, 12 or 13, characterized in that the control device (40) can be connected to a track section assigned to the light signal device (10; 50) in order to influence the travel of a model locomotive which can be moved along the track section.
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