EP1632414A1 - Coupling head with detachable front plate, for railway vehicles, and corresponding mounting method - Google Patents

Coupling head with detachable front plate, for railway vehicles, and corresponding mounting method Download PDF

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EP1632414A1
EP1632414A1 EP04021149A EP04021149A EP1632414A1 EP 1632414 A1 EP1632414 A1 EP 1632414A1 EP 04021149 A EP04021149 A EP 04021149A EP 04021149 A EP04021149 A EP 04021149A EP 1632414 A1 EP1632414 A1 EP 1632414A1
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    • B61G3/16—Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
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  • the present invention relates to a coupling head for rail vehicles with a coupling head housing and with an end face of the coupling head housing end face.
  • the present invention further relates to an assembly method for such a coupling head.
  • Coupling head housing for rail vehicles are described several times in technical and patent literature.
  • the document DE 43 12 405 A1 describes, for example, a central buffer coupling for rail vehicles, which additionally contains a protective device.
  • a full line type-10 coupler This full-line coupler head is characterized by a large side and height gripping range. This is made possible by the use of a gripper and a jib. This characteristic guarantees universal applicability.
  • the full-track type 10 coupling head is used throughout Europe by almost all state railways and worldwide, for example in Asia, Australia and South Africa. Material selection and design of the head and the closure elements are optimally designed for the transmission of the tensile and compressive forces required in the UIC guidelines and proven by type tests. If necessary, the front plate can be equipped with a heater for trouble-free winter operation. Furthermore, type 35 and 330 metro couplings are known, which can be used by light rail vehicles to metro trains.
  • the present invention seeks to further develop known from the prior art coupling head housing for rail vehicles with Stirnplattem the shape that a modular design is possible and face plates can be mounted on various rear clutch housing.
  • This type of construction of a coupling head offers a number of advantages over the conventional welded-together coupling heads. Due to the detachable connection between the coupling head housing and the front plate, the properties of the coupling head and its manufacturing process are optimized as a whole. It can be said of a modular concept in which different coupling head housing can be mounted on turn different face plates. A holistic design and a holistic production of the complete coupling head is no longer necessary. Also, the faceplate for maintenance or repair work inside the coupling head housing can be removed, so that service personnel can easily approach the Entkuppelzylinder and the other parts of the complete coupling closure.
  • the coupling head housing has no design features related only to a rail vehicle type.
  • the rail vehicle type related design features and thus also the coupling head related design features are placed on, in or on the face plate.
  • a compensation element is positioned between the coupling head housing and the end plate.
  • This compensating element can compensate for a variety of strengths including manufacturing tolerances and a coupling clearance.
  • the compensation element can serve to separate different materials of the coupling head housing and the face plate.
  • the compensation element is preferably shaped so that it substantially corresponds to the cross-sectional geometry of the end face of the coupling head housing, similar to a seal.
  • the compensation element is not limited exclusively to the cross-sectional geometry of the end face of the coupling head housing. It can protrude on both sides, ie inwards as well as outwards, beyond the edge of the end face of the coupling head housing. This can be a series of other functions, which are described below, realize.
  • the compensating element can also be a number of spacer elements are used, which are arranged for example on the below-mentioned connecting elements between the coupling head housing and end plate substantially small area or even selectively.
  • the compensation element consists of plastic, which of course other materials, such. As metal or multi-component materials are conceivable.
  • the compensating element or the number of spacer elements can then ensure beyond the function of compensation of manufacturing tolerances for a separation of possible different materials of face plate and coupling head housing.
  • the use of different materials for the compensation element also allows different pressure and sound transmission properties of the face plate to the coupling head housing. This results in an additional adjustable damping effect during the coupling between the face plate and the coupling head housing. This damping effect also ensures a noise reduction during the coupling process. In the case of passenger cars, this means a further reduction in the level of noise when clutching and driving, and a concomitant reduction in the noise of passengers traveling along. But of course, a compensation element made of classic metal is conceivable.
  • the coupling head housing consists of one piece.
  • the coupling head housing made of glass-fiber-reinforced material, in particular fiberglass-reinforced carbon fiber material or similar composites.
  • glass-fiber-reinforced material in particular fiberglass-reinforced carbon fiber material or similar composites.
  • the use of these materials offers over the conventional metal a number of advantages such as very high weathering and corrosion resistance, electrical insulation and positive, since low noise conduction properties that act on a dome operation and overall ride on noise reduction.
  • a coupling head housing made of metal. It can for example be made of investment casting material. In this case, conventional manufacturing methods are used. A change of the manufacturing process of the coupling head housing in the implementation of the present invention is not required here.
  • the back of the end plate on recesses in the form of grooves.
  • These heating elements ensure that the front plate and thus the coupling head can be heated in harsh winter operation, so that, for example, snow or ice can be defrosted.
  • These heating elements have been previously mounted in subsequently milled grooves or holes on the front of the face plate. These grooves were then subsequently closed again with brazing. Also, this complex individual process in the production is eliminated by the inventively proposed construction of the coupling head.
  • the face plate can be mounted by means of screws to the coupling head housing.
  • the compensation element is located between the coupling head housing and the end plate.
  • Virtually any type of fasteners may be used to mount the face plate to the coupling housing. Cylinder head bolts or countersunk screws are one possible embodiment. The screws can either engage in prefabricated thread of the coupling head housing or be designed as a bolt. This bolt would then protrude through the face plate and a hole in the form of an eyelet in the coupling head housing to be fixed from the back with a nut.
  • the object underlying the present invention is also achieved according to the invention by a method for mounting a coupling head with the following method steps. First, the heating elements in the grooves of the face plate inserted. Then the compensating element is inserted in the face plate or applied to the face plate. The decoupling cylinder and the complete coupling closure have already been pre-assembled in the coupling housing. The thus preassembled face plate and the preassembled coupling head housing are then assembled by means of screws and fastened together. Welding is no longer necessary with this type of assembly of the coupling head. Longer cooling times and reworking needs of the coupling head are eliminated. The coupling head can be made much cheaper available in this way.
  • Fig. 1 shows a possible construction of a coupling head 1 in a modular design. It consists of the two essential components end plate 4 and the actual coupling head housing 2. Between the coupling head housing 2 and the end plate 4, a compensation element 6 is provided. Another component of the device are Heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15, which are positioned between the coupling head housing 2 and the end plate 4. By means of connecting elements - for example, cylinder screws 5, which pass through holes 16 in the face plate 4 - the face plate 4 is mounted together with the compensating element 6 on the coupling head housing. The parts lie positively against one another.
  • the coupling members 7, 17, in particular the decoupling cylinder and the coupling closure are already mounted in the coupling head housing 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows the grooves 10, 12, 14 provided in the front plate 4 for receiving the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15.
  • the groove for the heating element 9 is concealed in this illustration and therefore not visible.
  • the compensating element 6 can be made of e.g. Metal or of e.g. Plastic, with plastic brings the benefits of a damping effect and a separation of different materials of face plate 4 and coupling head housing 2 with it.
  • the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15 inserted into the grooves 10, 12, 14 of the end plate 4.
  • the compensation element 6 is applied to the end plate.
  • the coupling members 7, 17 are installed in the still open coupling head housing.
  • the pre-assembled parts are now by means of screws 5, which are guided through holes 16 of the face plate 4 and corresponding holes in the compensating element 6, assembled by the screws are screwed into corresponding threads in the coupling head housing 2. It is not necessarily so that the coupling members 7, 17 are installed in the coupling head housing prior to assembly. This process step can also be done after joining the face plate 4 and the empty coupling head housing 2.

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The coupling head (1) for rail vehicles has a housing (2) which is closed off by an end plate (4). The endplate and the coupling housing are detachably interconnected. The coupling head housing has no construction details which apply to only one type of rail vehicle, while the construction details which do apply to rail vehicle type are provided in or on the end plate. A compensating element (6) is provided between the coupling head housing and end plate and has the cross sectional geometry of the end face (3) of the coupling head housing. An independent claim is included for a method for the mounting of a coupling head in which heating elements (9,11,13) are fitted in slots or holes in the end plate, and the pre-assembled end plate is then detachably fastened to the coupling head housing by connecting elements (5).

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Kupplungskopf für Schienenfahrzeuge mit einem Kupplungskopfgehäuse und mit einer an das Kupplungskopfgehäuse stirnseitig abschließenden Stirnplatte. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft des weiteren ein Montageverfahren für einen derartigen Kupplungskopf.The present invention relates to a coupling head for rail vehicles with a coupling head housing and with an end face of the coupling head housing end face. The present invention further relates to an assembly method for such a coupling head.

Kupplungskopfgehäuse für Schienenfahrzeuge sind in Fach- und Patentliteratur mehrfach beschrieben. Die Druckschrift DE 43 12 405 A1 beschreibt beispielsweise eine Mittelpufferkupplung für Schienenfahrzeuge, die zusätzlich eine Schutzvorrichtung enthält.Coupling head housing for rail vehicles are described several times in technical and patent literature. The document DE 43 12 405 A1 describes, for example, a central buffer coupling for rail vehicles, which additionally contains a protective device.

Weiterhin ist aus der Druckschrift DE 82 10 877 eine elektrische Heizung für Mittelpufferkupplungen bekannt. Heizungen werden in Mittelpufferkupplungen eingebaut, um auch im winterlichen Betrieb eine einwandfreie Funktion zu gewährleisten. Insbesondere sollen die integrierten Heizungen dafür sorgen, dass die vorderen Stirnplatten eis- und schneefrei bleiben, um eine sichere Funktion des Kupplungsvorganges sicherzustellen. Auch die Druckschrift US 6,008,472 beschreibt das Einbringen von Heizelementen in die Stirnplatte von Kupplungskopfgehäusen am Beispiel einer Scharfenberg-Mittelpufferkupplung.Furthermore, from the document DE 82 10 877 an electric heater for central buffer couplings known. Heaters are installed in central buffer couplings to ensure perfect operation even in wintry operation. In particular, the integrated heaters should ensure that the front end plates remain free of ice and snow to ensure safe operation of the coupling process. The document US 6,008,472 describes the introduction of heating elements in the face plate of coupling head housings on the example of a Scharfenberg central buffer coupling.

In Bezug auf die vorliegende Erfindung sind ― exemplarisch, aber nicht ausschließlich ― drei wesentliche Kupplungen vom Typ Scharfenberg bekannt: Eine Vollbahnkupplung namens Typ 10. Dieser Vollbahn-Kupplungskopf zeichnet sich durch einen großen Greifbereich in Seite und Höhe aus. Ermöglicht wird dies durch die Verwendung eines Greifers und eines Auslegers. Diese Charakteristik garantiert universelle Einsetzbarkeit.With reference to the present invention, there are known, by way of example but not exclusively, three major Scharfenberg type couplings: a full line type-10 coupler. This full-line coupler head is characterized by a large side and height gripping range. This is made possible by the use of a gripper and a jib. This characteristic guarantees universal applicability.

Der Vollbahn-Kupplungskopf Typ 10 wird europaweit von nahezu allen Staatsbahnen und weltweit, zum Beispiel in Asien, Australien und Südafrika, eingesetzt. Materialauswahl und Ausgestaltung des Kopfes und der Verschlusselemente sind für die Übertragung der in den UIC-Richtlinien geforderten Zug- und Druckkräfte optimal ausgelegt und durch Typentests nachgewiesen. Falls notwendig lässt sich die Stirnplatte für einen störungsfreien Winterbetrieb mit einer Heizung ausstatten. Weiterhin sind Metrokupplungen vom Typ 35 und 330 bekannt, die sich von Stadtbahnen bis zu Metro-Zügen einsetzen lassen.The full-track type 10 coupling head is used throughout Europe by almost all state railways and worldwide, for example in Asia, Australia and South Africa. Material selection and design of the head and the closure elements are optimally designed for the transmission of the tensile and compressive forces required in the UIC guidelines and proven by type tests. If necessary, the front plate can be equipped with a heater for trouble-free winter operation. Furthermore, type 35 and 330 metro couplings are known, which can be used by light rail vehicles to metro trains.

Allen bisherigen bekannten Konstruktionen von Mittelpufferkupplungen und Kupplungskopfgehäusen ist allerdings gemeinsam, dass sie jeweils als Gesamtheit konstruiert und gefertigt sind. Modulare Konzepte für Kupplungsköpfe sind bisher nicht bekannt. Zu jedem Gehäuseteil gibt es eine Stirnplatte, die fest mit dem restlichen Kupplungskopfgehäuse verbunden ist. In den Anfängen der Kupplungskopfgehäuse wurden die Gehäuse durch eine obere und untere Gehäusehalbschale geformt. Danach ist man dazu übergegangen, das Kupplungskopfgehäuse in einem Stück herzustellen. Danach wurde die Stirnplatte auf das Kupplungskopfgehäuse aufgeschweißt. Bedingt durch das Schweißen und die damit verbundenen Wärmeausdehnungen ist es bisher nicht möglich, alle Bohrungen, Nuten und Aussparungen vor dem Verschweißen anzubringen. Vielmehr musste der komplette Kupplungskopf nach dem Zusammenschweißen im Detail nachbearbeitet werden. Insbesondere mussten Bohrungen und Nuten nachträglich angebracht werden. Hohe Bearbeitungskosten sind die bisherigen Folgen. Außerdem ergibt sich eine hohe Variantenvielfalt, die weiterhin zu hohen Fertigungs- und Lagerkosten führt. Weiterhin ist es bis jetzt erforderlich, die im Gehäuse liegenden Teile der Kupplung nachträglich umständlich und aufwendig und damit kostentreibend zu montieren.However, all previously known constructions of central buffer couplings and coupling head housings have in common that they are each constructed and manufactured as a whole. Modular concepts for coupling heads are not yet known. For each housing part, there is an end plate, which is firmly connected to the remaining coupling head housing. In the early days of the coupling head housings, the housings were formed by upper and lower housing half shells. Thereafter, one has gone over to make the coupling head housing in one piece. Thereafter, the face plate was welded to the coupling head housing. Due to the welding and the associated thermal expansion, it has not been possible to install all holes, grooves and recesses before welding. Rather, the entire coupling head had to be reworked after welding together in detail. In particular, holes and grooves had to be added later. High processing costs are the consequences so far. In addition, there is a high variety of variants, which continues to lead to high production and storage costs. Furthermore, it is necessary until now, the parts lying in the housing of the coupling subsequently cumbersome and expensive and thus cost-driving to install.

Ausgehend von den zuvor geschilderten Problemen hinsichtlich der Variantenvielfalt, der mangelnden Modularität, der Nachbearbeitungsnotwendigkeit und der Montageprobleme liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Kupplungskopfgehäuse für Schienenfahrzeuge mit Stirnplattem der Gestalt weiterzuentwickeln, dass ein modularer Aufbau möglich ist und Stirnplatten an verschiedene hintere Kupplungsgehäuse montiert werden können.Based on the previously described problems in terms of variety of variants, the lack of modularity, the Nachbearbeitungsnotwendigkeit and assembly problems, the present invention seeks to further develop known from the prior art coupling head housing for rail vehicles with Stirnplattem the shape that a modular design is possible and face plates can be mounted on various rear clutch housing.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Kupplungskopfgehäuse - also der hintere Teil des Kupplungskopfes - mit einer an das Kupplungskopfgehäuse anliegenden Stirnplatte lösbar verbunden ist.This object is achieved in that the coupling head housing - ie the rear part of the coupling head - is releasably connected to a voltage applied to the coupling head housing end plate.

Diese Art der Konstruktion eines Kupplungskopfes bietet eine Reihe von Vorteilen gegenüber den herkömmlichen, zusammengeschweißten Kupplungsköpfen. Durch die lösbare Verbindung zwischen dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse und der Stirnplatte werden die Eigenschaften des Kupplungskopfes und dessen Herstellungsprozess insgesamt optimiert. Es lässt sich von einem modularen Konzept sprechen, bei dem unterschiedliche Kupplungskopfgehäuse an wiederum unterschiedliche Stirnplatten montiert werden können. Ein gesamtheitlicher Entwurf und eine gesamtheitliche Fertigung des kompletten Kupplungskopfes ist nicht mehr erforderlich. Auch lässt sich die Stirnplatte für Wartungs- oder Reparaturarbeiten innerhalb des Kupplungskopfgehäuses entfernen, so dass Servicepersonal leicht an die Entkuppelzylinder und die anderen Teile des kompletten Kupplungsverschlusses herankommen können.This type of construction of a coupling head offers a number of advantages over the conventional welded-together coupling heads. Due to the detachable connection between the coupling head housing and the front plate, the properties of the coupling head and its manufacturing process are optimized as a whole. It can be said of a modular concept in which different coupling head housing can be mounted on turn different face plates. A holistic design and a holistic production of the complete coupling head is no longer necessary. Also, the faceplate for maintenance or repair work inside the coupling head housing can be removed, so that service personnel can easily approach the Entkuppelzylinder and the other parts of the complete coupling closure.

Weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen und Ausführungsformen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further advantageous developments and embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass das Kupplungskopfgehäuse keine nur auf einen Schienenfahrzeugtyp-bezogene Konstruktionsmerkmale aufweist. Die Schienenfahrzeugtypbezogenen Konstruktionsmerkmale und somit auch die Kupplungskopf-bezogenen Konstruktionsmerkmale werden an, in oder auf der Stirnplatte plaziert. Durch den somit erzielten modularen Aufbau des Kupplungskopfes bestehend aus Kupplungskopfgehäuse und Stirnplatte ist es zusätzlich möglich, den Entkuppelzylinder und den kompletten Kupplungsverschluss in dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse vorzumontieren, bevor die Stirnplatte aufgesetzt und das Kupplungskopfgehäuse geschlossen wird.It is preferably provided that the coupling head housing has no design features related only to a rail vehicle type. The rail vehicle type related design features and thus also the coupling head related design features are placed on, in or on the face plate. By thus achieved modular design of the coupling head consisting of coupling head housing and face plate, it is also possible to pre-assemble the Entkuppelzylinder and the complete coupling closure in the coupling head housing before the face plate is placed and the coupling head housing is closed.

In vorteilhafter Weise ist zwischen dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse und der Stirnplatte ein Ausgleichselement positioniert. Dieses Ausgleichselement kann durch eine Auswahl verschiedener Stärken unter anderem Fertigungstoleranzen und ein Kupplungsspiel ausgleichen. Darüber hinaus kann das Ausgleichselement dazu dienen, verschiedene Werkstoffe des Kupplungskopfgehäuses und der Stirnplatte zu trennen.Advantageously, a compensation element is positioned between the coupling head housing and the end plate. This compensating element can compensate for a variety of strengths including manufacturing tolerances and a coupling clearance. In addition, the compensation element can serve to separate different materials of the coupling head housing and the face plate.

Außerdem ist das Ausgleichselement vorzugsweise so geformt, dass es im Wesentlichen der Querschnittsgeometrie der Stirnseite des Kupplungskopfgehäuses entspricht, ähnlich einer Dichtung. Das Ausgleichselement ist allerdings nicht ausschließlich auf die Querschnittsgeometrie der Stirnseite des Kupplungskopfgehäuses begrenzt. Es kann auf beiden Seiten, also nach innen wie nach außen, über den Rand der Stirnseite des Kupplungskopfgehäuses hinausragen. Damit lassen sich eine Reihe weiterer Funktionen, die weiter unten beschrieben sind, verwirklichen.In addition, the compensation element is preferably shaped so that it substantially corresponds to the cross-sectional geometry of the end face of the coupling head housing, similar to a seal. However, the compensation element is not limited exclusively to the cross-sectional geometry of the end face of the coupling head housing. It can protrude on both sides, ie inwards as well as outwards, beyond the edge of the end face of the coupling head housing. This can be a series of other functions, which are described below, realize.

Anstelle des Ausgleichselements kann auch eine Anzahl von Abstandselementen zum Einsatz kommen, die beispielsweise an den nachstehend noch erwähnten Verbindungselementen zwischen Kupplungskopfgehäuse und Stirnplatte im wesentlichen kleinflächig oder gar punktuell angeordnet werden.Instead of the compensating element can also be a number of spacer elements are used, which are arranged for example on the below-mentioned connecting elements between the coupling head housing and end plate substantially small area or even selectively.

Zusätzlich ist in vorteilhafter Weise vorgesehen, dass das Ausgleichselement aus Kunststoff besteht, wobei selbstverständlich auch andere Materialen, z. B. Metall oder Mehrkomponentenwerkstoffe, denkbar sind. Das Ausgleichselement beziehungsweise die Anzahl Abstandselemente können dann über die Funktion des Ausgleiches von Fertigungstoleranzen hinaus auch für eine Trennung möglicher verschiedener Werkstoffe von Stirnplatte und Kupplungskopfgehäuse sorgen. Der Einsatz von verschiedenen Materialien für das Ausgleichselement lässt auch unterschiedliche Druck- und Schallübertragungseigenschaften von der Stirnplatte an das Kupplungskopfgehäuse zu. Dadurch ergibt sich ein zusätzlich einstellbarer Dämpfungseffekt während des Kuppelns zwischen der Stirnplatte und dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse. Dieser Dämpfungseffekt sorgt weiterhin für eine Geräuschminderung beim Kuppelvorgang. Im Fall von Personenwaggons bedeutet das eine weitere Reduzierung des Geräuschniveaus beim Kuppeln und in Fahrt, und eine damit einhergehende Reduzierung der Lärmbelästigung der mitfahrenden Passagiere. Aber selbstverständlich ist auch ein Ausgleichselement aus klassischem Blech denkbar.In addition, it is advantageously provided that the compensation element consists of plastic, which of course other materials, such. As metal or multi-component materials are conceivable. The compensating element or the number of spacer elements can then ensure beyond the function of compensation of manufacturing tolerances for a separation of possible different materials of face plate and coupling head housing. The use of different materials for the compensation element also allows different pressure and sound transmission properties of the face plate to the coupling head housing. This results in an additional adjustable damping effect during the coupling between the face plate and the coupling head housing. This damping effect also ensures a noise reduction during the coupling process. In the case of passenger cars, this means a further reduction in the level of noise when clutching and driving, and a concomitant reduction in the noise of passengers traveling along. But of course, a compensation element made of classic metal is conceivable.

Um die Nachteile der aus Unter- und Oberschale bestehenden Kupplungskopfgehäuse älterer Bauart zu vermeiden und darüber hinaus die Herstellungskosten zu senken, ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass das Kupplungskopfgehäuse aus einem Stück besteht.In order to avoid the disadvantages of existing from the lower and upper shell coupling head housing of older design and also to reduce the manufacturing cost, it is preferably provided that the coupling head housing consists of one piece.

In Bezug auf den Werkstoff des Kupplungskopfgehäuses stehen erfindungsgemäß folgende vorteilhafte Alternativen zur Verfügung: zum einen kann vorgesehen sein, das Kupplungskopfgehäuse aus glasfaserverstärktem Material, insbesondere aus glasfaserverstärktem Kohlefasermaterial oder ähnlichen Verbundstoffen, bestehen zu lassen. Der Einsatz dieser Materialen bietet gegenüber dem herkömmlichen Metall eine Reihe von Vorteilen wie zum Beispiel sehr hohe Witterungs- und Korrosionsbeständigkeit, elektrische Isolationsfähigkeit und positive, da niedrige Geräuschweiterleitungseigenschaften, die bei einem Kuppelvorgang und in Fahrt insgesamt weiter lärmreduzierend wirken.With regard to the material of the coupling head housing, the following advantageous alternatives are available according to the invention: on the one hand, it is possible to make the coupling head housing made of glass-fiber-reinforced material, in particular fiberglass-reinforced carbon fiber material or similar composites. The use of these materials offers over the conventional metal a number of advantages such as very high weathering and corrosion resistance, electrical insulation and positive, since low noise conduction properties that act on a dome operation and overall ride on noise reduction.

Zum anderen kann vorgesehen sein, ein Kupplungskopfgehäuse aus Metall einzusetzen. Es kann beispielsweise aus Feingussmaterial gefertigt sein. Dabei werden übliche Fertigungsverfahren eingesetzt. Eine Umstellung des Herstellungsverfahrens des Kupplungskopfgehäuses bei der Umsetzung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist hierbei nicht erforderlich.On the other hand, it can be provided to use a coupling head housing made of metal. It can for example be made of investment casting material. In this case, conventional manufacturing methods are used. A change of the manufacturing process of the coupling head housing in the implementation of the present invention is not required here.

Außerdem ist in Weiterbildung der Erfindung vorgesehen, die Stirnplatte aus Feingussmaterial herzustellen. Das hat den wesentlichen Vorteil, dass alle Bohrungen, Nuten und Aussparungen in einem Herstellungsprozess an der Stirnplatte angebracht werden können. Es entfällt dadurch die Notwendigkeit der aufwändigen und teueren Nacharbeit der Stirnplatte.In addition, it is provided in a further development of the invention to produce the end plate of precision casting material. This has the significant advantage that all holes, grooves and recesses can be mounted in a manufacturing process on the face plate. It eliminates the need for the time-consuming and expensive reworking of the face plate.

Zur Aufnahme von Heizelementen weist die Rückseite der Stirnplatte Aussparungen in Form von Nuten auf. Diese Heizelemente sorgen dafür, dass die Stirnplatte und damit der Kupplungskopf im rauhen Winterbetrieb aufheizbar ist, so dass beispielsweise Schnee oder Eis abgetaut werden können. Diese Heizelemente müssen bisher in nachträglich eingefrästen Nuten oder Bohrungen auf der Vorderseite der Stirnplatte montiert werden. Diese Nuten wurden dann anschließend wieder mit Hartlot verschlossen. Auch dieser aufwändige Einzelprozess in der Herstellung entfällt durch die erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagene Konstruktion des Kupplungskopfes.For receiving heating elements, the back of the end plate on recesses in the form of grooves. These heating elements ensure that the front plate and thus the coupling head can be heated in harsh winter operation, so that, for example, snow or ice can be defrosted. These heating elements have been previously mounted in subsequently milled grooves or holes on the front of the face plate. These grooves were then subsequently closed again with brazing. Also, this complex individual process in the production is eliminated by the inventively proposed construction of the coupling head.

Die großen Vorteile des mit der Erfindung erreichten modularen Aufbaus und insbesondere mit dem weiter oben beschriebenen Ausgleichselement werden bei der zusätzlichen Verwendung von Heizelementen dadurch offenbar, dass die rückseitig montierten Heizelemente von dem Ausgleichselement in ihren Nuten fixiert und abgedeckt werden.The great advantages of the modular design achieved with the invention, and in particular with the compensation element described above, become apparent in the additional use of heating elements in that the rear-mounted heating elements are fixed and covered by the compensation element in their grooves.

Zur Verbindung des Kupplungskopfgehäuses mit der Stirnplatte ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Stirnplatte mittels Schrauben an dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse montiert werden kann. Dabei liegt zwischen dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse und der Stirnplatte das Ausgleichselement. Praktisch beliebige Arten von Verbindungselementen können verwendet werden, um die Stirnplatte an dem Kupplungsgehäuse zu montieren. Zylinderkopfschrauben oder Senkkopfschrauben sind eine mögliche Ausführungsart. Dabei können die Schrauben entweder in vorgefertigter Gewinde des Kupplungskopfgehäuses greifen oder als Bolzen ausgeführt sein. Dieser Bolzen würde dann durch die Stirnplatte und ein Loch in Form einer Öse im Kupplungskopfgehäuse hindurchragen, um von der Rückseite mit einer Mutter fixiert zu werden.To connect the coupling head housing with the end plate is preferably provided that the face plate can be mounted by means of screws to the coupling head housing. In this case, the compensation element is located between the coupling head housing and the end plate. Virtually any type of fasteners may be used to mount the face plate to the coupling housing. Cylinder head bolts or countersunk screws are one possible embodiment. The screws can either engage in prefabricated thread of the coupling head housing or be designed as a bolt. This bolt would then protrude through the face plate and a hole in the form of an eyelet in the coupling head housing to be fixed from the back with a nut.

Die der vorliegenden Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe wird darüber hinaus erfindungsgemäß durch ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Kupplungskopfes mit folgenden Verfahrensschritten gelöst. Zunächst werden die Heizelemente in die Nuten der Stirnplatte eingelegt. Dann wird das Ausgleichselement in die Stirnplatte eingelegt oder an die Stirnplatte angelegt. In das Kupplungsgehäuse wurden bereits der Entkuppelzylinder und der komplette Kupplungsverschluss vormontiert. Die so vormontierte Stirnplatte und das so vormontierte Kupplungskopfgehäuse werden dann mittels der Schrauben zusammengefügt und aneinander befestigt. Schweißen ist bei dieser Art der Montage des Kupplungskopfes nicht mehr erforderlich. Längere Abkühlzeiten und Nachbearbeitungsnotwendigkeiten des Kupplungskopfes werden eliminiert. Der Kupplungskopf kann auf diese Weise deutlich kostengünstiger zur Verfügung hergestellt werden.The object underlying the present invention is also achieved according to the invention by a method for mounting a coupling head with the following method steps. First, the heating elements in the grooves of the face plate inserted. Then the compensating element is inserted in the face plate or applied to the face plate. The decoupling cylinder and the complete coupling closure have already been pre-assembled in the coupling housing. The thus preassembled face plate and the preassembled coupling head housing are then assembled by means of screws and fastened together. Welding is no longer necessary with this type of assembly of the coupling head. Longer cooling times and reworking needs of the coupling head are eliminated. The coupling head can be made much cheaper available in this way.

Dem Fachmann ist offensichtlich, dass eine Vormontage des Entkuppelzylinders und des Kupplungsverschlusses vor dem Zusammenfügen der beiden Hauptkomponenten des Kupplungskopfes, bestehend aus Kupplungskopfgehäuse und Stirnplatte, nicht notwendigerweise erforderlich ist. Genauso ist es möglich, den Einbau des Entkuppelzylinders und des Kupplungsverschlusses nach dem Zusammenfügen vorzunehmen, wie es heute bei Kupplungsköpfen allgemein praktiziert wird. Allerdings ― wie auch erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen ― bietet der vorherige Einbau des Entkuppelzylinders und des Kupplungsverschlusses erhebliche Vorteile in Bezug auf den Arbeitsablauf, die Zugänglichkeit der Komponenten während des Einbaus und die damit einhergehende Zeit- und Kostenreduzierung bei der Montage des Kupplungskopfes.It is obvious to a person skilled in the art that pre-assembly of the decoupling cylinder and the coupling closure prior to assembly of the two main components of the coupling head, consisting of coupling head housing and end plate, is not necessarily required. Likewise, it is possible to make the installation of the Entkuppelzylinders and the coupling closure after assembly, as is commonly practiced today in coupling heads. However - as also provided by the invention - the previous installation of the uncoupling cylinder and the coupling closure offers significant advantages in terms of the workflow, the accessibility of the components during installation and the concomitant time and cost reduction in the assembly of the coupling head.

Im Folgenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert.In the following, an embodiment of the device according to the invention is explained in detail with reference to a drawing.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Kupplungskopf für Schienenfahrzeuge aus im Wesentlichen zwei Teilen, nämlich dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 und der Stirnplatte 4; und
Fig. 2
eine rückseitige Ansicht des Kupplungskopfes 1, bei dem insbesondere die Lage Nuten 10, 12, 14 der Heizelemente 9, 11, 13, 15 sichtbar ist.
Show it:
Fig. 1
a coupling head for rail vehicles of substantially two parts, namely the coupling head housing 2 and the end plate 4; and
Fig. 2
a rear view of the coupling head 1, in which in particular the position of grooves 10, 12, 14 of the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15 is visible.

Fig. 1 zeigt einen möglichen Aufbau eines Kupplungskopfes 1 in modularer Bauweise. Er besteht aus den zwei wesentlichen Bestandteilen Stirnplatte 4 und dem eigentlichen Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2. Zwischen dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 und der Stirnplatte 4 ist ein Ausgleichselement 6 vorgesehen. Ein weiterer Bestandteil der Vorrichtung sind Heizelemente 9, 11, 13, 15, die zwischen dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 und der Stirnplatte 4 positioniert sind. Mittels Verbindungselementen - zum Beispiel Zylinderschrauben 5, die durch Bohrungen 16 in der Stirnplatte 4 gehen - ist die Stirnplatte 4 zusammen mit dem Ausgleichselement 6 an dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse montiert. Die Teile liegen formschlüssig aufeinander. Außerdem sind in dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 bereits die Kupplungsorgane 7, 17, insbesondere der Entkuppelzylinder und der Kupplungsverschluss, montiert.Fig. 1 shows a possible construction of a coupling head 1 in a modular design. It consists of the two essential components end plate 4 and the actual coupling head housing 2. Between the coupling head housing 2 and the end plate 4, a compensation element 6 is provided. Another component of the device are Heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15, which are positioned between the coupling head housing 2 and the end plate 4. By means of connecting elements - for example, cylinder screws 5, which pass through holes 16 in the face plate 4 - the face plate 4 is mounted together with the compensating element 6 on the coupling head housing. The parts lie positively against one another. In addition, the coupling members 7, 17, in particular the decoupling cylinder and the coupling closure, are already mounted in the coupling head housing 2.

Fig. 2 zeigt die zur Aufnahme der Heizelemente 9, 11, 13, 15 vorgesehenen Nuten 10, 12, 14 in der Stirnplatte 4. Die Nut für das Heizelement 9 ist in dieser Darstellung verdeckt und daher nicht sichtbar. Beim Zusammenfügen der Stirnplatte 4, des Ausgleichselementes 6 und des Kupplungskopfgehäuses 2 werden die Heizelemente 9, 11, 13, 15 in den Nuten 10, 12, 14, 16 durch das Ausgleichselement 6 fixiert und abgedichtet. Das Ausgleichselement 6 kann dabei aus z.B. Metall oder aus z.B. Kunststoff bestehen, wobei Kunststoff die Vorteile eines Dämpfungseffektes und einer Trennung verschiedener Werkstoffe von Stirnplatte 4 und Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 mit sich bringt.FIG. 2 shows the grooves 10, 12, 14 provided in the front plate 4 for receiving the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15. The groove for the heating element 9 is concealed in this illustration and therefore not visible. When joining the face plate 4, the compensating element 6 and the coupling head housing 2, the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15 are fixed and sealed in the grooves 10, 12, 14, 16 by the compensating element 6. The compensating element 6 can be made of e.g. Metal or of e.g. Plastic, with plastic brings the benefits of a damping effect and a separation of different materials of face plate 4 and coupling head housing 2 with it.

Im folgenden wird das erfindungsgemäße Montageverfahren anhand der Figuren 1 und 2 kurz beschrieben.In the following, the mounting method according to the invention will be described briefly with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Zunächst werden die Heizelemente 9, 11, 13, 15 in die Nuten 10, 12, 14 der Stirnplatte 4 eingelegt. Anschließend wird das Ausgleichselement 6 an die Stirnplatte angelegt. Alternativ ist es auch möglich, das Ausgleichselement 6 in eine Aussparung der Stirnplatte 4 einzulegen. Danach können die Kupplungsorgane 7, 17 in das noch offene Kupplungskopfgehäuse eingebaut werden. Die so vormontierten Teile werden nun mittels Schrauben 5, die durch Löcher 16 der Stirnplatte 4 und entsprechende Löcher im Ausgleichselement 6 geführt werden, zusammengefügt, indem die Schrauben in entsprechende Gewinde im Kupplungskopfgehäuse 2 hineingedreht werden. Dabei ist es nicht notwendigerweise so, dass die Kupplungsorgane 7, 17 schon vor dem Zusammenfügen in das Kupplungskopfgehäuse eingebaut werden. Dieser Verfahrensschritt kann auch nach dem Zusammenfügen der Stirnplatte 4 und des leeren Kupplungskopfgehäuses 2 erfolgen.First, the heating elements 9, 11, 13, 15 inserted into the grooves 10, 12, 14 of the end plate 4. Subsequently, the compensation element 6 is applied to the end plate. Alternatively, it is also possible to insert the compensation element 6 in a recess of the end plate 4. Thereafter, the coupling members 7, 17 are installed in the still open coupling head housing. The pre-assembled parts are now by means of screws 5, which are guided through holes 16 of the face plate 4 and corresponding holes in the compensating element 6, assembled by the screws are screwed into corresponding threads in the coupling head housing 2. It is not necessarily so that the coupling members 7, 17 are installed in the coupling head housing prior to assembly. This process step can also be done after joining the face plate 4 and the empty coupling head housing 2.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1.1.
Kupplungskopfcoupling head
2.Second
KupplungskopfgehäuseCoupler head housing
3.Third
Stirnseite des KupplungskopfgehäusesFront side of the coupling head housing
4.4th
Stirnplattefaceplate
5.5th
Schraubenscrew
6.6th
Ausgleichselementcompensation element
7.7th
Kupplungsorgancoupling member
8.8th.
Rückseite der StirnplatteBack of the face plate
9.9th
Heizelementheating element
10.10th
Nutgroove
11.11th
Heizelementheating element
12.12th
Nutgroove
13.13th
Heizelementheating element
14.14th
Nutgroove
15.15th
Heizelementheating element
16.16th
Bohrung in der StirnplatteBore in the face plate
17.17th
Kupplungsorgancoupling member

Claims (15)

Kupplungskopf (1) für Schienenfahrzeuge, mit einem Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2), und mit einer das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) stirnseitig abschließenden Stirnplatte (4),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Stirnplatte (4) und das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) lösbar miteinander verbunden sind.Coupling head (1) for rail vehicles, with a coupling head housing (2), and with an end plate (4) which terminates the coupling head housing (2) on the front side,
characterized in that
the front plate (4) and the coupling head housing (2) are releasably connected to each other. Kupplungskopf nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) keine nur auf einen Schienenfahrzeugtyp bezogene Konstruktionsmerkmale aufweist, während die auf einen Schienenfahrzeugtyp bezogenen Konstruktionsmerkmale in, auf oder an der Stirnplatte (4) vorgesehen sind.Coupling head according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the coupling head housing (2) has no design features related only to a type of rail vehicle, while the design features related to a rail vehicle type are provided in, on or at the end plate (4). Kupplungskopf nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
gekennzeichnet durch
ein Ausgleichselement (6) zwischen Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) und Stirnplatte (4).Coupling head according to claim 1 or 2,
marked by
a compensating element (6) between coupling head housing (2) and end plate (4). Kupplungskopf nach Anspruch 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Ausgleichselement (6) im Wesentlichen die Querschnittsgeometrie der Stirnseite (3) des Kupplungskopfgehäuses (2) aufweist.Coupling head according to claim 3,
characterized in that
the compensation element (6) has substantially the cross-sectional geometry of the end face (3) of the coupling head housing (2). Kupplungskopf nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
gekennzeichnet durch
eine Anzahl Abstandselemente zwischen Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) und Stirnplatte (4).Coupling head according to claim 1 or 2,
marked by
a number of spacer elements between coupling head housing (2) and end plate (4). Kupplungskopf nach Anspruch 3 oder 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Ausgleichselement (6) beziehungsweise die Anzahl Abstandselemente aus Kunststoff besteht.Coupling head according to claim 3 or 5,
characterized in that
the compensating element (6) or the number of spacer elements made of plastic. Kupplungskopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) einstückig ausgebildet ist.Coupling head according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that
the coupling head housing (2) is integrally formed. Kupplungskopf nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) aus glasfaserverstärktem Material, insbesondere aus glasfaserverstärktem Kohlefasermaterial oder ähnlichen Verbundwerkstoffen besteht.Coupling head according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the coupling head housing (2) made of glass fiber reinforced material, in particular glass fiber reinforced carbon fiber material or similar composites. Kupplungskopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) aus Metall besteht.Coupling head according to one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that
the coupling head housing (2) consists of metal. Kupplungskopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Stirnplatte (4) aus Feingussmaterial gefertigt ist.Coupling head according to one of claims 1 to 9,
characterized in that
the front plate (4) is made of investment casting material. Kupplungskopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Stirnplatte (4) auf der Rückseite (8) Nuten (10, 12, 14) zur Aufnahme von Heizelementen (9, 11, 13, 15) aufweist.Coupling head according to one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized in that
the front plate (4) on the back (8) has grooves (10, 12, 14) for receiving heating elements (9, 11, 13, 15). Kupplungskopf nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Ausgleichselement (6) im zusammengebauten Zustand des Kupplungskopfes (1) die Nuten (10, 12, 14) und darin angeordnete Heizelemente (9, 11, 13, 15) abdeckt und fixiert.Coupling head according to one of claims 3 to 11,
characterized in that
the compensation element (6) in the assembled state of the coupling head (1) covers and fixes the grooves (10, 12, 14) and heating elements (9, 11, 13, 15) arranged therein. Kupplungskopf nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) und die Stirnplatte (4) mittels Verbindungselementen (z.B. Schrauben) (5) miteinander verbunden sind.Coupling head according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the coupling head housing (2) and the end plate (4) by means of connecting elements (eg screws) (5) are interconnected. Verfahren zur Montage eines Kupplungskopfes nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13,
gekennzeichnet durch folgende Verfahrensschritte: a. Die Heizelemente (9, 11, 13, 15) werden in die Nuten/Bohrung (10, 12, 14) der Stirnplatte (4) eingelegt; b. Das Ausgleichselement (6) beziehungsweise eine Anzahl Abstandselemente wird in die Stirnplatte (4) eingelegt oder an die Stirnplatte (4) angelegt; c. Die so vormontierte Stirnplatte (4) wird dann mit den Verbindungselementen (5) an dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) befestigt. Method for mounting a coupling head according to one of claims 1 to 13,
characterized by the following process steps: a. The heating elements (9, 11, 13, 15) are inserted into the grooves / bore (10, 12, 14) of the end plate (4); b. The compensation element (6) or a number of spacer elements is inserted into the end plate (4) or applied to the end plate (4); c. The thus pre-assembled end plate (4) is then fastened with the connecting elements (5) on the coupling head housing (2). Montageverfahren nach Anspruch 14,
gekennzeichnet durch folgenden Verfahrensschritt vor Schritt c): b1) Die Kupplungsorgane (7, 17) werden in dem Kupplungskopfgehäuse (2) montiert. Mounting method according to claim 14,
characterized by the following method step before step c): b1) The coupling members (7, 17) are mounted in the coupling head housing (2).
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