EP1474216B1 - Light signal device for a model track - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a light signal device for a model railway, in particular for a model railway, with an electrical connection elements having pedestal and with at least one signal head, which has a signal circuit and a decoder for Decoding digital electrical control signals and electric lighting elements, which is connected to the signal circuit and the decoder are, with the signal circuit and the decoder in a microelectronic Integrated circuit.
- Light signal devices with a decoder and a signal circuit are known in digital model railways.
- the decoder is usually designed as a separate switching unit and controls the most sockets the light signal device arranged signal circuit.
- about several connecting lines is the signal circuit with the electrical Luminous elements, usually light emitting diodes, the signal head in electrical connection.
- the signal head is usually at one Mast held, and the connecting lines run along the Mast.
- the signal head is hereby usually as a distant signal or as Main signal configured and can be a variety of electrical Have lighting elements. This requires many interconnections and is associated with a significant amount of space. This precludes an exemplary reproduction of a light signal.
- From DE 34 23 556 A1 discloses a light signal device for a model railway known in which the signal circuit and the decoder in Form of a microelectronic circuit designed and in the Signal head are integrated.
- the object of the present invention is a light signal device of the type mentioned in such a way that most diverse Signal images cost simulated as possible exemplary as possible can be.
- the signal head comprises not only the light elements, but he also has the light emitting elements driving signal circuit and the associated decoder.
- the control signals contained therein are then from the decoder detected, which controls the signal circuit accordingly.
- the Number of connecting lines can be significantly reduced become. This in turn has the consequence that the light signal exemplary can be reproduced, in particular, an optionally used mast a very delicate, filigree Have structure.
- the signal circuit and the decoder are in one integrated microelectronic circuit. This allows a very space-saving design of the lighting elements driving electronic components within the signal head, so that this model can be modeled.
- the microelectronic Circuit a read-only memory includes for storing different signal images. This allows the microelectronic Circuit are manufactured in large quantities and for signal heads are used to display a wide variety of signal images. The Cost of the light signal device can thereby considerably be reduced.
- the signal head has a two-pole Line connection with the connection elements arranged on the base is connected, because this is the embodiment of the legal signal practically not affected by the required line connection.
- the signal head is held on the base, for example, to emulate a track-lock signal.
- the signal head held on a support is, which is fixed to the base.
- the carrier may, for example, as a model carriageway, especially a model track, spanning portal-like bridge or be designed as a mast.
- the electrical line connection in the carrier is integrated.
- the Support is formed of a metal-insulator composite material, preferably has a layered structure. The over the insulator electrically insulated from each other metallic areas of the carrier can then each take over the function of an electrical conductor, over which the electrical connection elements with the signal head keep in touch.
- Light signal device is provided that on the carrier more Signal heads are held.
- the carrier carries a main signal and in addition a Vorsignal.
- At least one signal head with the carrier is detachably connectable.
- this signal head to the Carriers can be clipped on.
- a locking connection can be used come with locking projections, which are assigned in mating receptacles engage.
- the latching projections can be held on the carrier, for example be while the signal head, the associated locking receptacles having. It is advantageous here if the locking projections in one piece connected to the carrier.
- the decoder By means of the decoder integrated in the signal head, digital Control commands decoded and forwarded to the associated signal circuit become.
- the decoder when connecting for the first time assigned an address.
- the decoder multiple addresses are assignable, for example by means of mechanical switching elements or by electronic programming.
- the multiple address setting of the decoder allows a functional combination of different control commands. So for example, the control commands may be held on the carrier Presignal with the commands of the same carrier Main signals are linked to ensure this way that the signal image of the Vorsignales by the signal image of the same Carrier held main signal can be affected. this makes possible an exemplary control of the signals.
- the multiple address setting of the Decoder also allows other links, such as, that the signal of the main signal with the position of an associated Soft is linked in such a way that depending on the course setting "Ride” or "Slow Ride” appears on the main signal.
- the light signal device comprises a control device, which is connectable to the connection elements and the one link has to couple the control signals of several a carrier held signal heads.
- the control device can, for example be designed as underfloor device below a track section is positionable.
- the control device has a decoder includes multiple address setting.
- the address setting takes place preferably by means of an interrogation unit which interrogates the addresses Decoders integrated in the signal heads held on the carrier. For example, in addition to a main signal, a presignal on Carrier attached, this is detected by the interrogation unit, as the Query unit when attaching a signal head (for example, the Vorsignales) on the carrier and thus forming electrical Connection of the signal head with the controller, the address of the Signals signal decoder and this address as an additional address to the Decoder of the control device pretends.
- a signal head for example, the Vorsignales
- the decoder of the control device consequently responds to all addresses of the assigned, am Carrier held decoder, so that the latter when mounting on the carrier do not have to be programmed in each case.
- the control signals of the signal heads held on the carrier be linked in the above manner to to prevent conflicting signal images.
- control device can be connected to the track section. This can be ensured be slowed down that the drive of a model locomotive and the Locomotive at the level of a carrier of the light signal device is stopped when a main signal held on the carrier "STOP" shows.
- Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a total with the reference numeral 10 occupied light signal device illustrated, the one on comprises a support 12 held in the form of a mast 14, at the base 12 facing away from the upper end of a signal head 16th 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 tray 19 can with the interposition of the upper end of the mast 14 are put on each other.
- the signal image carrier 17th has in the illustrated embodiment of Figure 1 in total six roofed luminescent openings 21, which each one at the Printed circuit board 18 assigned LED 22 is assigned.
- a microelectronic circuit 24 On its side facing away from the signal image carrier 17 carries the back Circuit board 18 a microelectronic circuit 24, a Block-type decoder shown 26 and also a Blockschaltartig illustrated signal circuit 27 forms. The latter stands via usual and therefore not shown in the drawing tracks, which run along the back of the circuit board 18, with the light emitting diodes 22 in electrical connection.
- the mast 14 has a filigree structure with a variety of Openings 29 and is formed 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 one electrical conductor through which the microelectronic circuit 24 with arranged on the base 12 electrical contact pins 34, 35 (see Figure 2) is connected.
- the control device 40 comprises a control decoder 41 as well a query and link unit 42. It also has two Plug strips 43, 44, which are known per se and therefore in the Drawing not shown connecting lines to the decoder 41 are connected and to the example, a track section and / or a switch of a model railway is connectable. Of the Track section can at the same time the connection of the control device 40 with a model train control center.
- the control device 40 Via the control device 40, depending on the signal, displayed on the signal head 16, the ride of a model railway locomotive influence along the over the power strip 43rd or 44 track section connected to the controller 40 moves. If the signal "STOP" is displayed on the signal head 16, then the along the assigned track section driving model locomotive slowed down and finally stopped. In addition to the power strips 43 and 44 are connected to a switch, wherein the control signal the switch associated with the control signal for the signal head 16 becomes.
- the query and linking unit 42 the address of the not shown in the drawing, known per se As the decoders of the switch are queried, this address will be as well as the Address of the integrated into the signal head 16 decoder 26 the control decoder 41 predetermined so that it reacts to both control signals and the control signals in the querying and linking unit 42 to control the signal circuit 27 are linked together can.
- FIG 2 is an alternative embodiment of a total with the reference numeral 50 occupied light signal device shown at which also the control device 40 is used, so that In this regard, reference is made in full to the above explanations is taken.
- the light signal device 50 includes a base 52 which is at its lower End according to the above-explained base 12 two Contact pins 34 and 35 has.
- 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 a two-pole connecting line form.
- the mast 54 carries a first signal head 56, which simulates a main signal, and a second signal head 58, the imitates a distant signal.
- a first signal head 56 which simulates a main signal
- a second signal head 58 the imitates a distant signal.
- Signal heads 56 and 58 each have a decoder and a signal circuit, connected to corresponding light emitting diodes of the signal heads 56 and 58, respectively is.
- About the forming a two-pole connection line Mast 54 may be the decoders of the signal heads 56 and 58 digital Control signals and an electrical supply voltage supplied become.
- the signal heads 56 and 58 Via the contact pins 34 and 35, the signal heads 56 and 58 according to the above-explained signal head 16 with the Control device 40 are connected. Subsequently, by the Query and linking unit 42, the addresses of the decoder 56 and 58 queried and this the control decoder 41 of the control device 40 predetermined. During operation of the light signal device 50 then the control signals destined for the signal heads 56 and 58 are linked by the interrogation and linking unit 42, that at the a presignal replica second signal head 58 no Signal picture can be displayed, which simulates a main signal first signal head 56 contradicts.
- the second signal head 58 can be clipped to the mast 54 and at any time be removed again from the mast 54. Since the contact pins 34 and 35 periodically with an interrogation signal of the interrogation and linking unit 42 are applied, the fastening or releasing of the second signal head 58 easily from the controller 40 detected without further programming must be done.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lichtsignalvorrichtung für eine Modellbahn, insbesondere für eine Modelleisenbahn, mit einem elektrische Anschlußelemente aufweisenden Sockel und mit mindestens einem Signalkopf, der eine Signalschaltung aufweist sowie einen Decoder zum Decodieren digitaler elektrischer Steuersignale und elektrische Leuchtelemente, die mit der Signalschaltung und dem Decoder verbunden sind, wobei die Signalschaltung und der Decoder in einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis integriert sind.The invention relates to a light signal device for a model railway, in particular for a model railway, with an electrical connection elements having pedestal and with at least one signal head, which has a signal circuit and a decoder for Decoding digital electrical control signals and electric lighting elements, which is connected to the signal circuit and the decoder are, with the signal circuit and the decoder in a microelectronic Integrated circuit.
Lichtsignalvorrichtungen mit einem Decoder und einer Signalschaltung sind bei digitalen Modellbahnen bekannt. Der Decoder ist üblicherweise 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.Light signal devices with a decoder and a signal circuit are known in digital model railways. The decoder is usually designed as a separate switching unit and controls the most sockets the light signal device arranged signal circuit. about several connecting lines is the signal circuit with the electrical Luminous elements, usually light emitting diodes, the signal head in electrical connection. The signal head is usually at one Mast held, and the connecting lines run along the Mast. The signal head is hereby usually as a distant signal or as Main signal configured and can be a variety of electrical Have lighting elements. This requires many interconnections and is associated with a significant amount of space. This precludes an exemplary reproduction of a light signal.
Aus der DE 34 23 556 A1 ist eine Lichtsignalvorrichtung für eine Modelleisenbahn bekannt, bei der die Signalschaltung und der Decoder in Form eines mikroelektronischen Schaltkreises ausgestaltet und in den Signalkopf integriert sind. From DE 34 23 556 A1 discloses a light signal device for a model railway known in which the signal circuit and the decoder in Form of a microelectronic circuit designed and in the Signal head are integrated.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Lichtsignalvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, daß unterschiedlichste Signalbilder kostengünstig möglichst vorbildgerecht nachgebildet werden können.The object of the present invention is a light signal device of the type mentioned in such a way that most diverse Signal images cost simulated as possible exemplary as possible can be.
Diese Aufgabe wird bei einer Lichtsignalvorrichtung der gattungsgemäßen Art erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der in den Signalkopf integrierte mikroelektronische Schaltkreis einen Festwertspeicher umfaßt zum Abspeichern unterschiedlicher Signalbilder.This object is achieved in a light signal device of the generic type Art according to the invention achieved in that in the signal head integrated microelectronic circuit comprises a read-only memory for storing different signal images.
Erfindungsgemäß umfaßt der Signalkopf nicht nur die Leuchtelemente, sondern er weist auch 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.According to the invention, the signal head comprises not only the light elements, but he also has the light emitting elements driving signal circuit and the associated decoder. This makes it possible the signal head via the connecting elements a serial data stream supply. The control signals contained therein are then from the decoder detected, which controls the signal circuit accordingly. The Number of connecting lines can be significantly reduced become. This in turn has the consequence that the light signal exemplary can be reproduced, in particular, an optionally used mast a very delicate, filigree Have structure.
Gemäß der Erfindung sind die Signalschaltung und der Decoder in einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis integriert. Dies ermöglicht eine sehr platzsparende Ausgestaltung der die Leuchtelemente ansteuernden elektronischen Bauelemente innerhalb des Signalkopfes, so daß dieser vorbildgerecht nachgebildet werden kann. According to the invention, the signal circuit and the decoder are in one integrated microelectronic circuit. This allows a very space-saving design of the lighting elements driving electronic components within the signal head, so that this model can be modeled.
Außerdem ist gemäß der Erfindung 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. In addition, it is provided according to the invention that the microelectronic Circuit a read-only memory includes for storing different signal images. This allows the microelectronic Circuit are manufactured in large quantities and for signal heads are used to display a wide variety of signal images. The Cost of the light signal device can thereby considerably be reduced.
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 Uchtsignales durch die erforderliche Leitungsverbindung praktisch nicht beeinträchtigt.It is particularly advantageous if the signal head has a two-pole Line connection with the connection elements arranged on the base is connected, because this is the embodiment of the legal signal practically not affected 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 emulate a track-lock signal. alternative can be provided that the signal head held on a support is, which is fixed to the base. The carrier may, for example, as a model carriageway, especially a model track, spanning portal-like bridge or be designed as a mast. Especially It is advantageous if the electrical line connection in the carrier is integrated. For example, it may be provided that the Support is formed of a metal-insulator composite material, preferably has a layered structure. The over the insulator electrically insulated from each other metallic areas of the carrier can then each take over the function of an electrical conductor, over which the electrical connection elements with the signal head keep in touch.
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. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention Light signal device is provided that on the carrier more Signal heads are held. For example, it may be provided that the carrier carries a main signal and in addition a 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.It is advantageous here if at least one signal head with the carrier is detachably connectable. Preferably, this signal head to the Carriers can be clipped on. For this purpose, a locking connection can be used come with locking projections, which are assigned in mating receptacles engage. The latching projections can be held on the carrier, for example be while the signal head, the associated locking receptacles having. It is advantageous here if the locking projections in one piece 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.By means of the decoder integrated in the signal head, digital Control commands decoded and forwarded to the associated signal circuit become. For this purpose, the decoder when connecting for the first time assigned an address. It is particularly advantageous if the decoder multiple addresses are assignable, for example by means of mechanical switching elements or by electronic programming. The multiple address setting of the decoder allows a functional combination of different control commands. So For example, the control commands may be held on the carrier Presignal with the commands of the same carrier Main signals are linked to ensure this way that the signal image of the Vorsignales by the signal image of the same Carrier held main signal can be affected. this makes possible an exemplary control of the signals. So, for example be ensured that one on the carrier of the main signal mounted pre-signal shows no signal image, so remains dark when the main signal "HALT" shows. The multiple address setting of the Decoder also allows other links, such as, that the signal of the main signal with the position of an associated Soft is linked in such a way that depending on the course setting "Ride" or "Slow Ride" 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.Preferably, the light signal device comprises a control device, which is connectable to the connection elements and the one link has to couple the control signals of several a carrier held signal heads. The control device can, for example be designed as underfloor device below a track section is positionable.
Besonders günstig ist es, wenn die Steuereinrichtung einen Decoder mit mehrfacher Adresseinstellung umfaßt. Die Adresseinstellung erfolgt vorzugsweise mittels einer Abfrageeinheit, die die Adressen abfrägt 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 abfrägt 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 Signalköpfe in der voranstehend genannten Weise verknüpft werden, um einander widersprechende Signalbilder zu verhindern.It is particularly favorable if the control device has a decoder includes multiple address setting. The address setting takes place preferably by means of an interrogation unit which interrogates the addresses Decoders integrated in the signal heads held on the carrier. For example, in addition to a main signal, a presignal on Carrier attached, this is detected by the interrogation unit, as the Query unit when attaching a signal head (for example, the Vorsignales) on the carrier and thus forming electrical Connection of the signal head with the controller, the address of the Signals signal decoder and this address as an additional address to the Decoder of the control device pretends. The decoder of the control device consequently responds to all addresses of the assigned, am Carrier held decoder, so that the latter when mounting on the carrier do not have to be programmed in each case. By means of the logic element For example, the control signals of the signal heads held on the carrier be linked in the above manner to 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.To influence the drive of a model locomotive running along a the light signal device associated track section moves, is at a preferred embodiment, that the control device can be connected to the track section. This can be ensured be slowed down that the drive of a model locomotive and the Locomotive at the level of a carrier of the light signal device is stopped when a main signal held on the carrier "STOP" shows.
Die nachfolgende Beschreibung zweier bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dient im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung. Es zeigen:
- Figur 1:
- eine Explosionsdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Uchtsignalvorrichtung mit einem an einem Mast gehaltenen Hauptsignal und
- Figur 2:
- eine Vorderansicht eines Mastes einer erfindungsgemäßen Lichtsignalvorrichtung mit einem Hauptsignal und einem Vorsignal.
- FIG. 1:
- an exploded view of a Uchtsignalvorrichtung invention with a held on a mast main signal and
- FIG. 2:
- a front view of a mast of a light signal device according to the invention with a main signal and a presignal.
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.In Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a total with the
Auf ihrer dem Signalbildträger 17 abgewandten Rückseite trägt die
Leiterplatte 18 einen mikroelektronischen Schaltkreis 24, der einen
blockschaltartig dargestellten Decoder 26 sowie eine ebenfalls blockschaltartig
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 side facing away from the
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
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.To the electrical connection elements forming contact pins 34, 35th
a two-
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
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.In Figure 2 is an alternative embodiment of a total with
the
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, the
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.Via the contact pins 34 and 35, the signal heads 56 and 58
according to the above-explained
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
Claims (12)
- Light signal device for a model track, in particular for a model train track, comprising a pedestal (12; 52) with electrical connecting elements (34, 35) and comprising at least one signal head (16; 56; 58) which has a signal circuit (27) and a decoder (26) for decoding digital electrical control signals and electrical luminous elements which are connected to the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26), wherein the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26) are integrated in a microelectronic circuit (24), characterized in that the microelectronic circuit (24) comprises a read-only memory for storing different signal aspects.
- Light signal device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the signal head (16; 56; 58) is connected to the connecting elements via a two-pole line connection.
- Light signal device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the signal head (16; 56; 58) is held on a support (14; 54) which is fixed to the pedestal (12; 52), and in that the electrical line connection is integrated in the support (14; 54).
- Light signal device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the support (14; 54) is formed from a metal insulator composite material.
- Light signal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a number of signal heads (56, 58) are held on a support (54) fixed to the pedestal (12; 52).
- Light signal device according to Claim 5, characterized in that at least one signal head (58) can be releasably connected to the support (54).
- Light signal device according to Claim 6, characterized in that the releasably connectable signal head (58) can be clipped onto the support (54).
- Light signal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a number of addresses can be assigned to the decoder (26) integrated in the signal head (16; 56; 58).
- 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 connecting elements (34; 35) and has a logic element (42) for linking the control signals of a number of signal heads (56, 58) held on a support (54).
- Light signal device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the control device (40) comprises a decoder (41) with multiple address setting.
- Light signal device according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the control device (40) comprises an interrogation unit (42) for interrogating the addresses of the decoders (26) which are integrated in the signal heads (56, 58) held on the support (54).
- Light signal device according to Claim 9, 10 or 11, 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 journey of a model train which can be moved along the track section.
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