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EP1647514B1
EP1647514B1 EP05022220A EP05022220A EP1647514B1 EP 1647514 B1 EP1647514 B1 EP 1647514B1 EP 05022220 A EP05022220 A EP 05022220A EP 05022220 A EP05022220 A EP 05022220A EP 1647514 B1 EP1647514 B1 EP 1647514B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B66—HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING
    • B66B—ELEVATORS; ESCALATORS OR MOVING WALKWAYS
    • B66B9/00—Kinds or types of lifts in, or associated with, buildings or other structures
    • B66B9/16—Mobile or transportable lifts specially adapted to be shifted from one part of a building or other structure to another part or to another building or structure
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    • B66B9/06—Kinds or types of lifts in, or associated with, buildings or other structures inclined, e.g. serving blast furnaces
    • B66B9/08—Kinds or types of lifts in, or associated with, buildings or other structures inclined, e.g. serving blast furnaces associated with stairways, e.g. for transporting disabled persons
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  • the invention relates to a slope lift for persons in which a nacelle is pivotally connected to a drive unit and is guided on a running rail.
  • the elevator is used to transport persons in the private and commercial sector.
  • a plurality of gondolas can travel independently of one another on a running rail. It is suitable for use on all slopes with a gradient of up to 60 °, with gradients and direction changes easily overcome. Several programmed stops can be approached.
  • DE 295 20 175 U1 describes a lift device with a rail system and a lift movable along the rail system, eg a chairlift for a disabled person.
  • the lift may move upwards at an angle, at least along part of its path, the rail system having two guides, one of which is substantially above the other, whereby the distance between the guides depends on the angle of inclination of the guides and holding elements connect the two guides.
  • the two guides are each releasably connected to the holding elements. This arrangement is not suitable for outdoor use.
  • a curved inclined lift known, with a guided along a running rail and driven seat, wherein the seat is suspended from the housing of a movable along the running rail drive about a transverse axis extending transversely to the direction of travel.
  • the oscillating suspension of the seat has two to the pendulum axis coaxial, projecting from the bearing fork of the seat bearing pin, which are inserted into aligned holes of a cylindrical bearing body.
  • JP-A-11079611 a rail-mounted lift assembly is described, which is used for a sloping slope, in which a cabin is coupled to a drive unit, wherein the coupling via an articulated rod, which is the inclination between the inclined on the rail drive unit and the horizontal compensates moving cab.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an elevator of the type mentioned, which is suitable for use outdoors on slopes, with pitch and direction changes can be overcome and can be produced inexpensively.
  • the nacelle 1 of the lift is moved in a running rail 10.
  • the running rail 10 consists in the example shown of a folded C-profile of 8 mm thick steel sheet St52-2. At a distance of about 2 m supports 9 are mounted in a concrete foundation. The running rail 10 is fixed to the supports 9 at a height of about 1 m above the ground. The running rail 10 absorbs the weight and acceleration forces of the nacelle 1. Below the running rail 10 is a closed power guide rail, which ensures the power supply of the nacelle 1 and the drive. This ensures that the current guide rails have the contact protection required by DIN.
  • the gondola 1 has a glazed aluminum profile frame. It is connected in the upper third to a suspension 3 with the drive unit 2.
  • the nacelle 1 is intended for four people and has a floor area of 0.8 m 2 , with a sliding door allows accessibility. It complies with the lift directive in accordance with DIN EN81-1.
  • FIG. 11 Another embodiment is shown in FIG .
  • 11 drivers 12 are mounted on a wire.
  • the wire rope 11 with the drivers 12th is firmly connected at defined intervals with the running rail 10.
  • the drive wheel 5 engages the toothing on the driver 12 and forms a positive connection.
  • a counter-wheel 13 In order to secure the system of wire rope 11 on the drive wheel, located below the drive wheel 5, a counter-wheel 13, so that the positive connection between the drivers 12 and the drive wheel 5 is always guaranteed.
  • it is advantageous that misalignments occurring in direction and slope changes can be neglected, since the wire rope 11 can adapt to the changes.

Abstract

The inclined lift for persons has a gondola (1) pivot-connected to a drive unit (2) and guided on a running rail (10). A guide element is movably installed in the running rail and has a drive pinion which is connected to a drive motor and which positively engages in a coupling device which is a wire cable upon which are attached driving elements. The wire cable is rigidly connected to the running rail at defined intervals and the toothing of the drive pinion forms a positive locking connection with the driving elements.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Hangaufzug für Personen, bei dem eine Gondel mit einer Antriebseinheit gelenkig verbunden ist und an einer Laufschiene geführt wird.The invention relates to a slope lift for persons in which a nacelle is pivotally connected to a drive unit and is guided on a running rail.

Der Aufzug dient zur Beförderung von Personen im privaten und gewerblichen Bereich. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung können mehrere Gondeln auf einer Laufschiene unabhängig voneinander fahren. Er ist für den Einsatz in allen Hanglagen mit einer Steigung bis zu 60 ° geeignet, wobei Steigungs- und Richtungsänderungen problemlos überwunden werden können. Dabei können mehrere programmierte Haltestellen angefahren werden.The elevator is used to transport persons in the private and commercial sector. With the arrangement according to the invention, a plurality of gondolas can travel independently of one another on a running rail. It is suitable for use on all slopes with a gradient of up to 60 °, with gradients and direction changes easily overcome. Several programmed stops can be approached.

Im Stand der Technik sind verschiedene Anordnungen für Personenaufzüge bekannt.Various arrangements for passenger elevators are known in the art.

DE 295 20 175 U1 beschreibt eine Liftvorrichtung mit einem Schienensystem und einem entlang des Schienensystems bewegbaren Lift, z.B. einem Sessellift für eine behinderte Person. Der Lift kann sich unter einem Winkel, wenigstens entlang eines Teils seines Weges, nach oben bewegen, wobei das Schienensystem zwei Führungen aufweist, wovon eine im wesentlichen über der anderen vorgesehen ist, wodurch der Abstand zwischen den Führungen von dem Neigungswinkel der Führungen abhängt und Halteelemente die zwei Führungen verbinden. Die zwei Führungen sind jeweils lösbar mit den Halteelementen verbunden.
Diese Anordnung ist für den Einsatz im Freien nicht geeignet. DE 295 20 175 U1 describes a lift device with a rail system and a lift movable along the rail system, eg a chairlift for a disabled person. The lift may move upwards at an angle, at least along part of its path, the rail system having two guides, one of which is substantially above the other, whereby the distance between the guides depends on the angle of inclination of the guides and holding elements connect the two guides. The two guides are each releasably connected to the holding elements.
This arrangement is not suitable for outdoor use.

Ferner ist nach dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster G 82 08 435.1 ein kurvengängiger Schrägaufzug bekannt, mit einem längs einer Laufschiene geführten und angetriebenen Sitz, wobei der Sitz an dem Gehäuse eines längs der Laufschiene fahrbaren Antriebs um eine quer zur Fahrtrichtung verlaufende waagerechte Achse pendelnd aufgehängt ist. Dabei weist die pendelnde Aufhängung des Sitzes zwei zu der Pendelachse koaxialer, von der Lagergabel des Sitzes abstehende Lagerzapfen auf, die in fluchtende Bohrungen eines zylindrischen Lagerkörpers eingesteckt sind.Furthermore, according to the German utility model G 82 08 435.1 a curved inclined lift known, with a guided along a running rail and driven seat, wherein the seat is suspended from the housing of a movable along the running rail drive about a transverse axis extending transversely to the direction of travel. In this case, the oscillating suspension of the seat has two to the pendulum axis coaxial, projecting from the bearing fork of the seat bearing pin, which are inserted into aligned holes of a cylindrical bearing body.

In JP-A-11079611 ist eine auf Schienen bewegte Liftanordnung beschrieben, die für einen schrägen Hang einsetzbar ist, bei der eine Kabine mit einer Antriebseinheit gekoppelt ist, wobei die Koppelung über eine gelenkig angebrachte Stange erfolgt, welche die Neigung zwischen der auf der Schiene geneigt fahrenden Antriebseinheit und der waagerecht fahrenden Kabine ausgleicht.In JP-A-11079611 a rail-mounted lift assembly is described, which is used for a sloping slope, in which a cabin is coupled to a drive unit, wherein the coupling via an articulated rod, which is the inclination between the inclined on the rail drive unit and the horizontal compensates moving cab.

Bei diesen Anordnungen ist nachteilig, dass die Schiene in einer größeren Höhe im Gelände angebracht werden muss, was das Landschaftsbild störend beeinflusst.In these arrangements, it is disadvantageous that the rail must be mounted at a greater height in the field, which affects the landscape image disturbing.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Aufzug der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, der für den Einsatz im Freien an Hanglagen geeignet ist, wobei Steigungs- und Richtungsänderungen überwunden werden können und der kostengünstig hergestellt werden kann.The invention has for its object to provide an elevator of the type mentioned, which is suitable for use outdoors on slopes, with pitch and direction changes can be overcome and can be produced inexpensively.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß mit einer Anordnung, welche die in die im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale aufweist, gelöst.The object is achieved with an arrangement having the features specified in claim 1, solved.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments are specified in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe von Vorteilen aus. Hierzu zählen insbesondere:

  1. 1. Die Laufschienen fügen sich unauffällig im Gelände ein und ermöglichen, dass mehrere Gondeln auf einer Schiene fahren können.
  2. 2. Es können Steigungen bis zu 60 ° auch mit Richtungs- und Steigungsunterschieden überwunden werden.
  3. 3. Der Aufzug kann bis zu vier Personen einer Geschwindigkeit von 40 m/min im Vollastbetrieb befördern.
  4. 4. Der Antrieb ist in einem geschlossenen System untergebracht, wobei die Antriebselemente nicht sichtbar angeordnet sind.
  5. 5. Die Gondel kann langsam anfahren, allmählich beschleunigen und langsam bremsen.
  6. 6. Die konstruktive Ausführung ist einfach zu handhaben und wartungsarm.
The invention is characterized by a number of advantages. These include in particular:
  1. 1. The rails fit unobtrusively in the terrain and allow several gondolas to travel on a rail.
  2. 2. Gradients up to 60 ° can also be overcome with directional and gradient differences.
  3. 3. The lift can carry up to four persons at a speed of 40 m / min in full-load operation.
  4. 4. The drive is housed in a closed system, with the drive elements are not visible.
  5. 5. The gondola can start slowly, gradually accelerate and brake slowly.
  6. 6. The constructive design is easy to handle and low maintenance.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment.

In den zugehörigen Zeichnungen zeigen:

Figur 1
die Anordnung des Liftes im Gelände,
und
Figur 2
eine Anordnung, bei der die Antriebsräder in Mitnehmer eingreifen, die auf einem Seil angeordnet sind.
In the accompanying drawings show:
FIG. 1
the arrangement of the lift in the area,
and
FIG. 2
an arrangement in which the drive wheels engage in drivers, which are arranged on a rope.

Gemäß Figur 1 wird die Gondel 1 des Liftes in einer Laufschiene 10 bewegt. Die Laufschiene 10 besteht im dargestellten Beispiel aus einem gekanteten C-Profil aus 8 mm dickem Stahlblech St52-2. Im Abstand von ca. 2 m sind Stützen 9 in einem betonierten Fundament angebracht. Die Laufschiene 10 ist an den Stützen 9 in einer Höhe von ca. 1 m über dem Boden befestigt. Die Laufschiene 10 nimmt die Gewichts- und Beschleunigungskräfte der Gondel 1 auf. Unterhalb der Laufschiene 10 befindet sich eine geschlossene Stromführungsschiene, welche die Stromversorgung der Gondel 1 und des Antriebs sicherstellt. Dabei ist gewährleistet, dass die Stromführungsschienen den nach DIN erforderlichen Berührungsschutz aufweisen.
Die Gondel 1 verfügt über einen verglasten Profilrahmen aus Aluminium. Sie ist im oberen Drittel an einer Aufhängung 3 mit der Antriebseinheit 2 verbunden ist. Diese Aufhängung gewährleistet unabhängig von der Steigung die senkrechte Stellung der Gondel 1, wobei mit Stoßdämpfern ein Schwingen der Gondel 1 verhindert wird. Die Gondel 1 ist für vier Personen vorgesehen und hat eine Grundfläche von 0,8 m2, wobei eine Schiebetür die Begehbarkeit ermöglicht. Sie erfüllt die Aufzugsrichtlinie nach DIN EN81-1.According to FIG. 1 , the nacelle 1 of the lift is moved in a running rail 10. The running rail 10 consists in the example shown of a folded C-profile of 8 mm thick steel sheet St52-2. At a distance of about 2 m supports 9 are mounted in a concrete foundation. The running rail 10 is fixed to the supports 9 at a height of about 1 m above the ground. The running rail 10 absorbs the weight and acceleration forces of the nacelle 1. Below the running rail 10 is a closed power guide rail, which ensures the power supply of the nacelle 1 and the drive. This ensures that the current guide rails have the contact protection required by DIN.
The gondola 1 has a glazed aluminum profile frame. It is connected in the upper third to a suspension 3 with the drive unit 2. This suspension ensures independent of the slope, the vertical position of the nacelle 1, with shock absorbers, a swing of the nacelle 1 is prevented. The nacelle 1 is intended for four people and has a floor area of 0.8 m 2 , with a sliding door allows accessibility. It complies with the lift directive in accordance with DIN EN81-1.

Eine weitere Ausführungsmöglichkeit ist in Figur 2 dargestellt. Hierbei sind auf einem Drahtseil 11 Mitnehmer 12 befestigt. Das Drahtseil 11 mit den Mitnehmern 12 ist in definierten Abständen mit der Laufschiene 10 fest verbunden. Bei der Drehbewegung des Antriebsrades 5 greift dessen Verzahnung über die Mitnehmer 12 und bildet eine formschlüssige Verbindung. Um die Anlage des Drahtseiles 11 am Antriebsrad zu sichern, befindet sich unter dem Antriebsrad 5 ein Gegenrad 13, sodass die formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen den Mitnehmern 12 und dem Antriebsrad 5 stets gewährleistet ist. Bei dieser Ausführung ist vorteilhaft, dass bei Richtungs- und Steigungsänderungen auftretende Fluchtungsfehler vernachlässigt werden können, da sich das Drahtseil 11 den Änderungen anpassen kann.Another embodiment is shown in FIG . Here, 11 drivers 12 are mounted on a wire. The wire rope 11 with the drivers 12th is firmly connected at defined intervals with the running rail 10. During the rotational movement of the drive wheel 5 engages the toothing on the driver 12 and forms a positive connection. In order to secure the system of wire rope 11 on the drive wheel, located below the drive wheel 5, a counter-wheel 13, so that the positive connection between the drivers 12 and the drive wheel 5 is always guaranteed. In this embodiment, it is advantageous that misalignments occurring in direction and slope changes can be neglected, since the wire rope 11 can adapt to the changes.

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  1. Inclined elevator for passengers, wherein a nacelle (1) is pin-jointed to a drive assembly (2) and guided on a rail (10), whereby the rail (10) consists of a profile open towards one side and whereby the rail (10) is arranged at ground level parallelly to the ground area, wherein a current conductor and a coupling arrangement are arranged inside the rail (10), and whereby a guiding member comprising a drive wheel (5) connected to a drive motor (4) and positively engaging into the coupling arrangement is loosely arranged inside the rail (10), characterized in that a wire rope (11) with attached pusher dogs (12) is arranged as the coupling arrangement, whereby the wire rope (11) is firmly attached to the rail (10) in selected intervals and whereby a gearing of the drive wheel (5) forms a positive connection with the pusher dogs (1).
  2. Inclined elevator according to claim 1, characterized in that a mating gear (13) is arranged below the drive wheel (5) for permanently assuring the positive connection.
  3. Inclined elevator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the profile open towards one side is a twice folded C-shaped profile.
  4. Inclined elevator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guiding member comprises at least four running wheels (7) and lateral rollers (8).
  5. Inclined elevator according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive wheel (5) is positively or frictionally connected to the shaft of the drive motor (4).
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