EP1967436B1 - Rail convoy for transporting passengers - Google Patents

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EP1967436B1
EP1967436B1 EP08102387.1A EP08102387A EP1967436B1 EP 1967436 B1 EP1967436 B1 EP 1967436B1 EP 08102387 A EP08102387 A EP 08102387A EP 1967436 B1 EP1967436 B1 EP 1967436B1
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  • a tramway of this type marketed by the company SIEMENS under the name "Combino Plus”, is known, each subset of which consists of two load-bearing modules having a box and a bogie for support and guidance disposed longitudinally substantially in the center of the module. .
  • the bogies are remote from the ends of the boxes of the modules, between which are arranged the connecting devices. This can lead to the risk of unloading bogie wheels and stability problems.
  • FR 686 770 and US 5,372,073 as well as DE 295 18 297 U1 disclose railway assemblies comprising a module carried suspended between two end-bearing modules.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a train passenger rail train having improved dynamic behavior curve and having a limited kinematic grip.
  • the invention proposes a rail train for passenger transport according to claim 1.
  • the tramway 2 is formed of modules 4, 6 arranged in line along a longitudinal line L of the tramway 2.
  • the modules 4, 6 are interconnected in an articulated manner so that the line L follows the path on which the streetcar 2 runs. In straight lines, the line L is straight, and in turns, the line L is curved.
  • Each module 4, 6 defines a traveler compartment.
  • the modules 4, 6 comprise carrier modules 4 and mounted modules 6.
  • Each carrier module 4 has a box 8 and a set 10 for supporting and guiding the box 8 of the carrier module 4 in a railway, for example a bogie with two axles.
  • Each mounted module 6 has a box 12 and does not have a support and guide assembly. Each mounted module 6 is intended to be suspended in a manner known per se between two carrier modules 4.
  • each box 8, 12 has a frame, a roof, and two side faces.
  • the tramway 2 furthermore comprises two piloting cabins 14, each fixed to a carrier module 4 situated at one longitudinal end of the tramway 2.
  • the tramway has a single cabin 14.
  • the two end load bearing modules 4 are, for example, longer than the intermediate carrier modules 4, and each have, for example, on each of their two lateral faces, a lateral door arranged longitudinally between the bogie 10 and the cab. 14 As a variant, the end-bearing modules 4 have the same length as the intermediate carrier modules 4.
  • a side door allows passengers to embark or disembark from or in the tram.
  • the other carrier modules 4, located intermediate position in the tramway 2, have no side door.
  • the carrier modules 4 are provided with at least one access door on at least one of the lateral faces.
  • Each mounted module 6 has, on one or both of its two lateral faces, two doors spaced longitudinally from one another. In another embodiment, each mounted module 6 has, on one or both of its two lateral faces, an access door.
  • the modules 4, 6 are divided into three subsets 20 of modules.
  • Each subassembly 20 comprises three modules, namely two carrier modules 4 and a mounted module 6 interposed between the carrier modules 4 and suspended therebetween.
  • the tramway 2 has connecting devices 22, 24 for connecting the modules 4, 6, each connecting device 22, 24 connecting two modules 4, 6 adjacent.
  • Each connecting device 22, 24 allows the relative rotation of the two modules 4, 6 which it connects around at least one main axis substantially perpendicular to the plane tramway 2 on a railway line, to allow the passage of curves of the railway.
  • Tramway 2's working plan is the support plan for bogie wheels 10 on the rails of a railway line.
  • the work schedule coincides with the plan of the railway when tram 2 is based on it.
  • the main axes of rotation of the connecting devices 22, 24 are not necessarily strictly perpendicular to the running surface due to the small, possible rotations of the boxes 8, 12 with respect to the bogies 10, especially in the curves, because of the deflections suspensions interposed in known manner between the boxes 8 and their bogies 10.
  • each subassembly 20 the mounted module 6 is connected to each carrier module 4 by a connection device 22 with a single articulation having a single main axis A of rotation substantially perpendicular to the rolling plane.
  • Each connecting device 22 is for example made by two ball joints 25 aligned along the axis A, thus defining a pivot axis A.
  • a ball 25 connects the box frames 8, 12 of the modules 4, 6, and a ball joint 25 connects the pavilions of the boxes 8, 12.
  • the ball joints are replaced by any means making it possible to produce between the boxes 8, 12 a pivot connection with a degree of freedom, in rotation about the axis A.
  • Each connecting device 22 preferably has, in a manner known per se, connecting members limiting and / or damping the relative angular movements of the modules 4, 6.
  • a gangway 23 for example a bellows gangway, is interposed between the mounted module 6 and each carrier module 4 to allow the passengers to move between the modules 4, 6.
  • each subassembly 20 is connected to the or each adjacent subassembly 20 by a connecting device 24 with a double articulation, connecting the adjacent carrier modules 4 of the two subassemblies 20.
  • Each connecting device 24 has two main axes B1, B2 of rotation substantially perpendicular to the rolling plane and spaced longitudinally.
  • Each connecting device 24 comprises for example a drawbar 26 connected at each of its ends by a ball joint 28 to the frame of one of the two carrier modules 4 connected by this connecting device 24.
  • the axes B1 and B2 each go through the center of a ball joint 28.
  • Each connecting device 24 also allows rotations between the carrier modules 4 about longitudinal axes and transverse axis passing through the centers of the ball joints 28, which facilitates the entry into curves and the passages of the hollows and bumps.
  • the ball joints are replaced by any means for making between the boxes of the carrier modules 4 of the ball joint type with 3 degrees of freedom in rotation.
  • connection by the drawbar at the bottom is for example completed, in known manner, in the lower or upper part (between the flags) by connecting members limiting and / or damping the angular deflections of the carrier modules 4 between them.
  • a gangway 30, for example a bellows gangway, is interposed between the adjacent carrier modules 4 of each pair of adjacent subassemblies 20, to allow passengers to move between these carrier modules 4.
  • the interconnections 23 and 30 allow a movement of passengers inside the tramway 2 along its entire length.
  • the figure 5 represents a subset 20 in top view in a curve
  • the figure 6 represents two adjacent carrier modules 4 of two different subsets 20 in top view in a curve.
  • two carrier modules 4 connected by a connection device 24 with a double articulation can rotate in the running plan of the tramway (plan of the figure 6 ) by ensuring a good stability of tramway 2.
  • the double-joint connection devices 24 disposed between the subassemblies 20 comprising a greater number of degrees of freedom than the connecting devices 22 allow more free movements and reduce the dynamic problems of long-length trains.
  • each subassembly 20 is improved by the fact that a mounted module 6 devoid of bogie is interposed between two carrier modules 4.
  • each sub-assembly 20 short carrier modules 4, especially shorter than the mounted module 6, which limits the cinematic footprint of the tramway 2, ensures a better inscription of the tram 2 curve , and avoids the use of hydraulic systems to control the relative movements between the body and the bogie of each carrier module 4.
  • the bogies 10 are arranged at the ends of the subassembly 20, under the modules 4 of limited length, so that a greater weight is exerted on each bogie 10, which limits the risks of unloading. wheels and derailment, and improves the stability of the train.
  • each carrier module 4 is provided in a manner known per se of receiving boxes of the bogie wheels carrying the body, on which it is possible to fix seats.
  • each module 6 is devoid of bogie. It is therefore not necessary to provide such boxes, and the box 12 of each module carried 6 can therefore be provided with a substantially flat floor, devoid of step and possibly having a ramp with a slope of less than 10%, and wide width. This facilitates access for passengers, provides areas for wheelchairs and provides significant passenger capacity for each subassembly.
  • non-orientable bogies 10 that is to say substantially fixed in rotation relative to the body 8 of the carrier module 4 that it supports, around the direction perpendicular to the running surface of tram 2 on a railway line.
  • the secondary suspension disposed in known manner between the bogie and the body will nevertheless allow a slight angular movement of the body relative to the bogie, about an axis perpendicular to the running surface, and also about a longitudinal axis and / or a transverse axis.
  • angular deflections are limited, and in particular the angular displacement around the axis perpendicular to the running surface is for example between 1 ° and 3 ° on each side of a rest position, and preferably between 1 ° and 2 ° on each side of the rest position.
  • non-steerable bogies simplifies the design of the tramway, and reduces its cost of manufacture.
  • steerable bogies 10 are provided, each bogie 10 being connected to the corresponding box 8 by a pivot connection of ave perpendicular to the rolling surface so as to be rotatable about the axis of the pivot connection and perpendicular to the plane.
  • the angular deflections around the axis formed by the pivot are limited and included for example between 1 ° and 3 ° on each side of a rest position, and preferably between 1 ° and 2 ° on each side of the rest position.
  • the tramway length is chosen by selecting a number of corresponding subsets 20.
  • a long tramway for example longer than 40 m, for example substantially equal to 50 m, can be obtained while limiting the transverse forces supported by the railroad curve, obtaining a dynamic behavior in a satisfactory curve, and limiting the risks of unloading the wheels.
  • the invention applies to streetcars intended to circulate in the city, and also to the rail train called "tram-train", intended to circulate in city and in peri-urban area by passing from an urban railway line to an interurban railway interconnected between they.

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Description

La présente invention concerne une rame ferroviaire de transport de voyageurs, et en particulier une rame de tramway ou un véhicule périurbain, du type comprenant :

  • des modules de rame définissant des compartiments voyageurs, disposés à la file suivant une ligne longitudinale, les modules incluant des modules porteurs chacun muni d'un ensemble de support et de guidage dans une voie ferrée, et
  • des dispositifs de liaison reliant chacun deux modules adjacents, comprenant des dispositifs de liaison à articulation simple permettant chacun une rotation relative des modules qu'il relie autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement de la rame, et au moins un dispositif de liaison à articulation double permettant une rotation relative des modules qu'il relie autour de deux axes sensiblement perpendiculaires au plan de roulement de la rame et espacés longitudinalement,
la rame comprenant au moins deux sous-ensembles de modules, les modules d'un même sous-ensemble étant reliés entre eux par des dispositifs de liaison à articulation simple, chaque sous-ensemble étant relié au ou à chaque sous-ensemble adjacent par un dispositif de liaison à articulation double reliant des modules porteurs adjacents de ces deux sous-ensembles.The present invention relates to a rail train for passenger transport, and in particular a tramway train or a peri-urban vehicle, of the type comprising:
  • train modules defining passenger compartments arranged in a line along a longitudinal line, the modules including carrier modules each provided with a support and guide assembly in a railway track, and
  • connecting devices each connecting two adjacent modules, comprising single-hinge connection devices each allowing a relative rotation of the modules which it connects around an axis substantially perpendicular to the running surface of the train, and at least one double-joint connection allowing relative rotation of the modules which it connects around two axes substantially perpendicular to the rolling plane of the train and spaced longitudinally,
the train comprising at least two subsets of modules, the modules of the same subset being interconnected by single-articulation connecting devices, each subset being connected to the or each adjacent subset by a double joint connection device connecting adjacent carrier modules of these two subassemblies.

On connaît un tramway de ce type, commercialisé par la société SIEMENS sous le nom « Combino Plus », dont chaque sous-ensemble est composé de deux modules porteurs possédant une caisse et un bogie de support et de guidage disposé longitudinalement sensiblement au centre du module.A tramway of this type, marketed by the company SIEMENS under the name "Combino Plus", is known, each subset of which consists of two load-bearing modules having a box and a bogie for support and guidance disposed longitudinally substantially in the center of the module. .

La présence d'un dispositif de liaison à articulation double entre deux sous-ensembles de module augmente le nombres de degrés de libertés entre les deux sous-ensemble et permet de limiter les efforts transversaux supportés par la voie ferrée dans les courbes, en particulier dans les courbes de rayon faibles, comme en ville ou en zone périurbaine. Ceci limite l'usure des roues et assure une bonne stabilité de la rame.The presence of a double-joint connection device between two module subassemblies increases the number of degrees of freedom between the two subassemblies and makes it possible to limit the transverse forces supported by the railway in the curves, in particular in low radius curves, such as in cities or peri-urban areas. This limits the wear of the wheels and ensures a good stability of the train.

Cependant, les caisses longues augmentent l'emprise cinématique (surface au sol balayée par la rame) de la rame en courbe, ce qui nuit à son insertion dans une circulation urbaine. Pour des caisses de largeur importante, de l'ordre de 2,6 m, il est nécessaire de réduire la largeur de la caisse aux extrémités longitudinales de celle-ci pour respecter le gabarit.However, the long boxes increase the kinematic grip (ream-swept surface area) of the curving train, which hinders its insertion into urban traffic. For boxes of large width, of the order of 2.6 m, it is necessary to reduce the width of the box at the longitudinal ends thereof to comply with the template.

Cette architecture n'offre pas un comportement dynamique satisfaisant dans les courbes, et il a été nécessaire de prévoir dans le « Combino Plus » des systèmes hydrauliques d'assistance des mouvements des caisses des modules par rapport aux bogies.This architecture does not offer a satisfactory dynamic behavior in the curves, and it was necessary to provide in the "Combino Plus" hydraulic systems to assist the movements of the boxes of modules relative to the bogies.

En outre, les bogies sont éloignés des extrémités des caisses des modules, entre lesquelles sont disposés les dispositifs de liaison. Ceci peut entraîner des risques de déchargement des roues des bogies et des problèmes de stabilité.In addition, the bogies are remote from the ends of the boxes of the modules, between which are arranged the connecting devices. This can lead to the risk of unloading bogie wheels and stability problems.

FR 686 770 et US 5 372 073 ainsi que DE 295 18 297 U1 divulguent des ensembles ferroviaires comprenant un module porté suspendu entre deux modules porteurs d'extrémité. FR 686 770 and US 5,372,073 as well as DE 295 18 297 U1 disclose railway assemblies comprising a module carried suspended between two end-bearing modules.

Un but de l'invention est de proposer une rame ferroviaire de transport de voyageur possédant un comportement dynamique en courbe amélioré et possédant une emprise cinématique limitée.An object of the invention is to provide a train passenger rail train having improved dynamic behavior curve and having a limited kinematic grip.

A cet effet, l'invention propose une rame ferroviaire de transport de voyageurs selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, the invention proposes a rail train for passenger transport according to claim 1.

Selon d'autres modes de réalisation, la rame comprend une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prise(s) isolément ou selon toutes les combinaisons techniquement possibles :

  • la rame est constituée de sous-ensembles formés d'un module porté suspendu entre deux modules porteurs ;
  • le ou chaque dispositif de liaison à articulation double est formé par une barre d'attelage reliée à chaque module par une articulation d'axe l'un des axes du dispositif de liaison à articulation double ;
  • chaque articulation utilise des moyens formant une articulation de type rotule ;
  • chaque ensemble de support et de guidage possède un unique bogie ;
  • le bogie de chaque module porteur est sensiblement fixe en rotation par rapport à une caisse du module porteur autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement de la rame ;
  • le bogie de chaque module porteur est mobile en rotation par rapport à une caisse du module porteur autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement de la rame au moyen d'une liaison pivot entre le bogie et la caisse ou du fait d'une suspension secondaire ;
  • chaque module porté possède au moins une porte latérale d'accès ;
  • la rame comprend deux modules porteurs disposés chacun à une extrémité de la rame et muni sur une ou chacune de leur face latérale d'une porte latérale d'accès ;
  • la rame comprend deux modules porteurs disposés chacun à une extrémité de la rame et dépourvu de porte latérale d'accès ;
  • la rame comprend au moins trois sous-ensembles ;
  • la longueur de chaque module porteur est comprise entre 3 m et 7 m, de préférence entre 4 m et 6 m ;
  • la longueur de chaque module porté est comprise entre 3 m et 9 m, de préférence entre 6 m et 8 m ;
  • la distance longitudinale entre un bout de caisse de chaque module porté et le bout de caisse du module porteur adjacent est comprise entre 0,5 m et 1 m ;
  • la distance entre les bouts de caisse de deux modules reliés par un dispositif de liaison à articulation double est comprise entre 1 m et 3 m, de préférence entre 1 m et 2m ;
  • l'entraxe entre les axes de chaque dispositif de liaison à articulation double est comprise entre 1 m et 2 m, et est de préférence d'environ 1,5 m ; et
  • la rame comprend une intercirculation entre les modules porteurs et les modules portés reliés par un dispositif de liaison à articulation simple.
According to other embodiments, the train comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken individually or in any technically possible combination:
  • the train consists of subassemblies formed of a module carried suspended between two carrier modules;
  • the or each double-jointed connecting device is formed by a drawbar connected to each module by an articulation axis of one of the axes of the double-joint connection device;
  • each articulation uses means forming a ball joint type;
  • each support and guide assembly has a single bogie;
  • the bogie of each carrier module is substantially fixed in rotation relative to a box of the carrier module about an axis substantially perpendicular to the running surface of the train;
  • the bogie of each carrier module is rotatable relative to a box of the carrier module about an axis substantially perpendicular to the running surface of the train by means of a pivot connection between the bogie and the body or the fact of a secondary suspension;
  • each module carried has at least one side access door;
  • the train comprises two carrier modules each disposed at one end of the train and provided on one or each of their side faces of an access side door;
  • the train comprises two carrier modules each arranged at one end of the train and without an access side door;
  • the train comprises at least three subassemblies;
  • the length of each carrier module is between 3 m and 7 m, preferably between 4 m and 6 m;
  • the length of each module carried is between 3 m and 9 m, preferably between 6 m and 8 m;
  • the longitudinal distance between a body end of each module carried and the body end of the adjacent carrier module is between 0.5 m and 1 m;
  • the distance between the body ends of two modules connected by a double-joint connection device is between 1 m and 3 m, preferably between 1 m and 2 m;
  • the center distance between the axes of each double-hinge connecting device is between 1 m and 2 m, and is preferably about 1.5 m; and
  • the train comprises an interconnection between the carrier modules and the connected modules connected by a single articulation link device.

L'invention et ses avantages seront mieux compris à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple, et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue latérale d'un tramway conforme à l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus du tramway de la figure 1 montrant un aménagement intérieur ;
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues agrandies des tronçons délimités par les zones III et IV sur la figure 1 ; et
  • les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues schématiques de dessus des tronçons des figures respectivement 3 et 4, en courbe.
The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example, and with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 is a side view of a tramway according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a top view of the tramway from the figure 1 showing an interior layout;
  • the Figures 3 and 4 are enlarged views of the sections delimited by zones III and IV on the figure 1 ; and
  • the Figures 5 and 6 are schematic top views of the sections of Figures 3 and 4 respectively, curved.

Tel que représenté sur les figures 1 et 2, le tramway 2 est formé de modules 4, 6 disposés en ligne suivant une ligne longitudinale L du tramway 2.As shown on the Figures 1 and 2 , the tramway 2 is formed of modules 4, 6 arranged in line along a longitudinal line L of the tramway 2.

Les modules 4, 6 sont reliés entre eux de façon articulée de sorte que la ligne L suit la voie sur laquelle circule le tramway 2. Dans les lignes droites, la ligne L est rectiligne, et dans les virages, la ligne L est courbe.The modules 4, 6 are interconnected in an articulated manner so that the line L follows the path on which the streetcar 2 runs. In straight lines, the line L is straight, and in turns, the line L is curved.

Chaque module 4, 6 défini un compartiment voyageur.Each module 4, 6 defines a traveler compartment.

Les modules 4, 6 comprennent des modules porteurs 4 et des modules portés 6.The modules 4, 6 comprise carrier modules 4 and mounted modules 6.

Chaque module porteur 4 possède une caisse 8 et un ensemble 10 de support et de guidage de la caisse 8 du module porteur 4 dans une voie ferrée, par exemple un bogie à deux essieux.Each carrier module 4 has a box 8 and a set 10 for supporting and guiding the box 8 of the carrier module 4 in a railway, for example a bogie with two axles.

Chaque module porté 6 possède une caisse 12 et est dépourvu d'ensemble de support et de guidage. Chaque module porté 6 est destiné à être suspendu de façon connue en soi entre deux modules porteurs 4.Each mounted module 6 has a box 12 and does not have a support and guide assembly. Each mounted module 6 is intended to be suspended in a manner known per se between two carrier modules 4.

De manière connue, chaque caisse 8, 12 possède un châssis, un pavillon, et deux faces latérales.In known manner, each box 8, 12 has a frame, a roof, and two side faces.

Le tramway 2 comprend en outre deux cabines de pilotage 14, chacune fixée à un module porteur 4 situé à une extrémité longitudinale du tramway 2. En variante, le tramway possède une seule cabine 14.The tramway 2 furthermore comprises two piloting cabins 14, each fixed to a carrier module 4 situated at one longitudinal end of the tramway 2. In a variant, the tramway has a single cabin 14.

Les deux modules porteurs 4 d'extrémité sont, par exemple, plus longs que les modules porteurs 4 intermédiaires, et possèdent, par exemple, chacun, sur chacune de leurs deux faces latérales, une porte latérale disposée longitudinalement entre le bogie 10 et la cabine 14 fixée à ce module porteur 4. En variante, les modules porteurs 4 d'extrémité possèdent la même longueur que les modules porteurs 4 intermédiaires.The two end load bearing modules 4 are, for example, longer than the intermediate carrier modules 4, and each have, for example, on each of their two lateral faces, a lateral door arranged longitudinally between the bogie 10 and the cab. 14 As a variant, the end-bearing modules 4 have the same length as the intermediate carrier modules 4.

Une porte latérale permet aux passagers d'embarquer ou de débarquer hors du ou dans le tramway.A side door allows passengers to embark or disembark from or in the tram.

Les autres modules porteurs 4, situés en position intermédiaire dans le tramway 2, sont dépourvus de porte latérale. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, les modules porteurs 4 sont pourvus d'au moins une porte d'accès sur au moins une de des faces latérales.The other carrier modules 4, located intermediate position in the tramway 2, have no side door. In another embodiment, the carrier modules 4 are provided with at least one access door on at least one of the lateral faces.

Chaque module porté 6 possède, sur une ou chacune des ses deux faces latérales, deux portes espacées longitudinalement l'une de l'autre. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, chaque module porté 6 possède, sur une ou chacune des ses deux faces latérales, une porte d'accès. Les modules 4, 6 sont répartis en trois sous-ensembles 20 de modules.Each mounted module 6 has, on one or both of its two lateral faces, two doors spaced longitudinally from one another. In another embodiment, each mounted module 6 has, on one or both of its two lateral faces, an access door. The modules 4, 6 are divided into three subsets 20 of modules.

Chaque sous-ensemble 20 comprend trois modules, à savoir deux modules porteurs 4 et un module porté 6 intercalé entre les modules porteurs 4 et suspendus entre ceux-ci.Each subassembly 20 comprises three modules, namely two carrier modules 4 and a mounted module 6 interposed between the carrier modules 4 and suspended therebetween.

Le tramway 2 possède des dispositifs de liaison 22, 24 pour relier les modules 4, 6, chaque dispositif de liaison 22, 24 reliant deux modules 4, 6 adjacents.The tramway 2 has connecting devices 22, 24 for connecting the modules 4, 6, each connecting device 22, 24 connecting two modules 4, 6 adjacent.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 22, 24 permet la rotation relative des deux modules 4, 6 qu'il relie autour d'au moins un axe principal sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement du tramway 2 sur une voie ferrée, pour permettre le passage des courbes de la voie ferrée.Each connecting device 22, 24 allows the relative rotation of the two modules 4, 6 which it connects around at least one main axis substantially perpendicular to the plane tramway 2 on a railway line, to allow the passage of curves of the railway.

Le plan de roulement du tramway 2 est le plan d'appui des roues des bogies 10 sur les rails d'une voie ferrée. Le plan de roulement coïncide avec le plan de la voie ferrée lorsque le tramway 2 repose sur celle-ci.Tramway 2's working plan is the support plan for bogie wheels 10 on the rails of a railway line. The work schedule coincides with the plan of the railway when tram 2 is based on it.

Les axes principaux de rotation des dispositifs de liaison 22, 24 ne sont pas nécessairement strictement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement du fait des rotations, faibles, possibles des caisses 8, 12 par rapport aux bogies 10, notamment dans les courbes, en raison des débattements des suspensions interposées de manière connue entre les caisses 8 et leurs bogies 10.The main axes of rotation of the connecting devices 22, 24 are not necessarily strictly perpendicular to the running surface due to the small, possible rotations of the boxes 8, 12 with respect to the bogies 10, especially in the curves, because of the deflections suspensions interposed in known manner between the boxes 8 and their bogies 10.

Tel que représenté sur le figure 3, dans chaque sous-ensemble 20, le module porté 6 est relié à chaque module porteur 4 par un dispositif de liaison 22 à articulation simple possédant un seul axe principal A de rotation sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement.As shown on the figure 3 , in each subassembly 20, the mounted module 6 is connected to each carrier module 4 by a connection device 22 with a single articulation having a single main axis A of rotation substantially perpendicular to the rolling plane.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 22 est par exemple réalisé par deux rotules 25 alignées suivant l'axe A, définissant ainsi un pivot d'axe A. Une rotule 25 relie les châssis caisses 8, 12 des modules 4, 6, et une rotule 25 relie les pavillons des caisses 8, 12. En variante les rotules sont remplacées par tout moyen permettant de réaliser entre les caisses 8, 12 une liaison pivot à un degré de liberté, en rotation autour de l'axe A.Each connecting device 22 is for example made by two ball joints 25 aligned along the axis A, thus defining a pivot axis A. A ball 25 connects the box frames 8, 12 of the modules 4, 6, and a ball joint 25 connects the pavilions of the boxes 8, 12. In a variant, the ball joints are replaced by any means making it possible to produce between the boxes 8, 12 a pivot connection with a degree of freedom, in rotation about the axis A.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 22 possède de préférence, de manière connue ne soi, des organes de liaison limitant et/ou amortissant les débattements angulaires relatifs des modules 4, 6.Each connecting device 22 preferably has, in a manner known per se, connecting members limiting and / or damping the relative angular movements of the modules 4, 6.

Dans chaque sous-ensemble 20, une intercirculation 23, par exemple une intercirculation à soufflets, est interposée entre le module porté 6 et chaque module porteur 4 pour permettre aux passagers de circuler entre les modules 4, 6.In each subassembly 20, a gangway 23, for example a bellows gangway, is interposed between the mounted module 6 and each carrier module 4 to allow the passengers to move between the modules 4, 6.

Tel que représenté sur la figure 4, chaque sous-ensemble 20 est relié au ou à chaque sous-ensemble 20 adjacent par un dispositif de liaison 24 à articulation double, reliant les modules porteurs 4 adjacents des deux sous-ensembles 20.As shown on the figure 4 each subassembly 20 is connected to the or each adjacent subassembly 20 by a connecting device 24 with a double articulation, connecting the adjacent carrier modules 4 of the two subassemblies 20.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 24 possède deux axes principaux B1, B2 de rotation sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan de roulement et espacées longitudinalement.Each connecting device 24 has two main axes B1, B2 of rotation substantially perpendicular to the rolling plane and spaced longitudinally.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 24 comprend par exemple une barre d'attelage 26 reliée à chacune de ses extrémités par une rotule 28 au châssis d'un des deux modules porteurs 4 reliés par ce dispositif de liaison 24. Les axes B1 et B2 passent chacun par le centre d'une rotule 28.Each connecting device 24 comprises for example a drawbar 26 connected at each of its ends by a ball joint 28 to the frame of one of the two carrier modules 4 connected by this connecting device 24. The axes B1 and B2 each go through the center of a ball joint 28.

Chaque dispositif de liaison 24 permet également des rotations entre les modules porteurs 4 autour d'axes longitudinaux et d'axe transversaux passant par les centre des rotules 28, ce qui facilite les entrées en courbes et les passages des creux et des bosses.Each connecting device 24 also allows rotations between the carrier modules 4 about longitudinal axes and transverse axis passing through the centers of the ball joints 28, which facilitates the entry into curves and the passages of the hollows and bumps.

En variante les rotules sont remplacées par tout moyen permettant de réaliser entre les caisses des modules porteurs 4 des liaisons de type rotule à 3 degrés de liberté en rotation.Alternatively the ball joints are replaced by any means for making between the boxes of the carrier modules 4 of the ball joint type with 3 degrees of freedom in rotation.

La liaison par barre d'attelage en partie basse (entre les châssis) est par exemple complétée, de manière connue, en partie basse ou haute (entre les pavillons) par des organes de liaison limitant et/ou amortissant les débattements angulaires des modules porteurs 4 entre eux.The connection by the drawbar at the bottom (between the chassis) is for example completed, in known manner, in the lower or upper part (between the flags) by connecting members limiting and / or damping the angular deflections of the carrier modules 4 between them.

Une intercirculation 30, par exemple une intercirculation à soufflets, est interposée entre les modules porteurs 4 adjacents de chaque paire de sous-ensembles 20 adjacents, pour permettre aux passagers de circuler entre ces modules porteurs 4.A gangway 30, for example a bellows gangway, is interposed between the adjacent carrier modules 4 of each pair of adjacent subassemblies 20, to allow passengers to move between these carrier modules 4.

Les intercirculations 23 et 30 permettent une circulation des voyageurs à l'intérieur du tramway 2 sur toute sa longueur.The interconnections 23 and 30 allow a movement of passengers inside the tramway 2 along its entire length.

La figure 5 représente un sous-ensemble 20 en vue de dessus dans une courbe, et la figure 6 représente deux modules porteurs 4 adjacents de deux sous-ensembles 20 différents en vue de dessus dans une courbe.The figure 5 represents a subset 20 in top view in a curve, and the figure 6 represents two adjacent carrier modules 4 of two different subsets 20 in top view in a curve.

En courbe, deux modules 4 porteurs reliés par un dispositif de liaison 24 à double articulation (figure 6) peuvent pivoter dans le plan de roulement du tramway (plan de la figure 6) en assurant une bonne stabilité du tramway 2.In curve, two carrier modules 4 connected by a connection device 24 with a double articulation ( figure 6 ) can rotate in the running plan of the tramway (plan of the figure 6 ) by ensuring a good stability of tramway 2.

Les dispositifs de liaison 24 à articulation double disposés entre les sous-ensembles 20 comprenant un nombre de degré de liberté plus important que les dispositifs de liaison 22, autorisent des mouvements plus libres et réduisent les problèmes dynamiques des rames de longueur importante.The double-joint connection devices 24 disposed between the subassemblies 20 comprising a greater number of degrees of freedom than the connecting devices 22 allow more free movements and reduce the dynamic problems of long-length trains.

En outre, la souplesse dans le plan de roulement de chaque sous-ensemble 20 est améliorée par le fait qu'un module porté 6 dépourvu de bogie est interposé entre deux modules porteurs 4.In addition, the flexibility in the running surface of each subassembly 20 is improved by the fact that a mounted module 6 devoid of bogie is interposed between two carrier modules 4.

De plus, il est possible de prévoir dans chaque sous-ensemble 20 des modules porteurs 4 courts, en particulier plus courts que le module porté 6, ce qui limite l'emprise cinématique du tramway 2, assure une meilleure inscription du tramway 2 en courbe, et évite l'utilisation de systèmes hydrauliques pour contrôler les mouvements relatifs entre la caisse et le bogie de chaque module porteur 4.In addition, it is possible to provide in each sub-assembly 20 short carrier modules 4, especially shorter than the mounted module 6, which limits the cinematic footprint of the tramway 2, ensures a better inscription of the tram 2 curve , and avoids the use of hydraulic systems to control the relative movements between the body and the bogie of each carrier module 4.

Dans chaque sous ensemble 20, les bogies 10 sont disposés aux extrémités du sous-ensemble 20, sous les modules 4 de longueur limitée, de sorte qu'un poids plus important s'exerce sur chaque bogie 10, ce qui limite les risques de déchargement des roues et de déraillement, et améliore la stabilité de la rame.In each subassembly 20, the bogies 10 are arranged at the ends of the subassembly 20, under the modules 4 of limited length, so that a greater weight is exerted on each bogie 10, which limits the risks of unloading. wheels and derailment, and improves the stability of the train.

Comme cela est visible sur la figure 2, la caisse 8 de chaque module porteur 4 est munie de manière connue en soi de caissons de réception des roues du bogie portant la caisse, sur lesquels il est possible de fixer des sièges.As is visible on the figure 2 , the box 8 of each carrier module 4 is provided in a manner known per se of receiving boxes of the bogie wheels carrying the body, on which it is possible to fix seats.

En revanche, chaque module 6 est dépourvu de bogie. Il n'est donc pas nécessaire de prévoir de tels caissons, et la caisse 12 de chaque module porté 6 peut donc être munie d'un plancher sensiblement plat, dépourvu de marche et possédant éventuellement de rampe de pente inférieure à 10%, et de grande largeur. Ceci facilite l'accès pour les passagers, permet de ménager des zones pour les personnes à mobilité réduite se déplaçant en fauteuil roulant et assure une capacité en voyageurs importante pour chaque sous-ensemble 20.In contrast, each module 6 is devoid of bogie. It is therefore not necessary to provide such boxes, and the box 12 of each module carried 6 can therefore be provided with a substantially flat floor, devoid of step and possibly having a ramp with a slope of less than 10%, and wide width. This facilitates access for passengers, provides areas for wheelchairs and provides significant passenger capacity for each subassembly.

Il est possible de prévoir un tramway suffisamment long, avec une capacité en passagers importante, tout en limitant la longueur de chaque module, ce qui réduit l'emprise cinématique du tramway 2.It is possible to provide a sufficiently long tram, with a large passenger capacity, while limiting the length of each module, which reduces the cinematic footprint of the tramway 2.

Avantageusement, les modules 4, 6 et les dispositifs de liaison 22, 24 respectent une ou plusieurs des dimensions suivantes :

  • la longueur l1 (figure 4) de chaque module porteur 4 est comprise entre 3 m et 7 m, et de préférence entre 4 m et 6m ;
  • la longueur 12 (figure 3) de chaque module porté 6 est comprise entre 3 m et 9 m de préférence entre 6 m et 8 m ;
  • la distance 13 (figure 3) entre un bout de caisse de chaque module porté 6 et le bout de caisse du module porteur 4 adjacent est comprise entre 0,5 m et 1 m ;
  • la distance l4 (figure 4) entre les bouts de caisse de deux modules 4 reliés par un dispositif de liaison 24 à articulation double est comprise entre 1 m et 3 m, de préférence entre 1 m et 2m ; et
  • l'entraxe el (figure 4) entre les axes B1 et B2 de chaque dispositif de liaison 24 est comprise entre 1 m et 2 m, et est de préférence d'environ 1,5 m.
Advantageously, the modules 4, 6 and the connecting devices 22, 24 respect one or more of the following dimensions:
  • the length l1 ( figure 4 ) of each carrier module 4 is between 3 m and 7 m, and preferably between 4 m and 6 m;
  • the length 12 ( figure 3 ) of each module carried 6 is between 3 m and 9 m, preferably between 6 m and 8 m;
  • the distance 13 ( figure 3 ) between a body end of each module carried 6 and the body end of the adjacent carrier module 4 is between 0.5 m and 1 m;
  • the distance l4 ( figure 4 ) between the body ends of two modules 4 connected by a connecting device 24 with double articulation is between 1 m and 3 m, preferably between 1 m and 2m; and
  • the center distance el ( figure 4 ) between the axes B1 and B2 of each connecting device 24 is between 1 m and 2 m, and is preferably about 1.5 m.

Le respect de ces dimensions assure une insertion en courbe facile, un comportement dynamique en courbe satisfaisant, et évite les déchargements des roues des essieux.The respect of these dimensions ensures insertion in an easy curve, a dynamic behavior in a satisfactory curve, and avoids the unloading of the wheels of the axles.

Par ailleurs, il est possible de prévoir des bogies 10 non orientables, c'est-à-dire sensiblement fixe en rotation par rapport à la caisse 8 du module porteur 4 qu'il supporte, autour de la direction perpendiculaire au plan de roulement du tramway 2 sur une voie ferrée. La suspension secondaire disposée de manière connue entre le bogie et la caisse autorisera néanmoins un léger débattement angulaire de la caisse par rapport au bogie, autour d'un axe perpendiculaire au plan de roulement, et aussi autour d'un axe longitudinal et/ou d'un axe transversal. Toutefois, ces débattements angulaires sont limités, et en particulier le débattement angulaire autour de l'axe perpendiculaire au plan de roulement est compris par exemple entre 1 ° et 3° de chaque côté d'une position de repos, et de préférence entre 1° et 2° de chaque côté de la position de repos.Furthermore, it is possible to provide non-orientable bogies 10, that is to say substantially fixed in rotation relative to the body 8 of the carrier module 4 that it supports, around the direction perpendicular to the running surface of tram 2 on a railway line. The secondary suspension disposed in known manner between the bogie and the body will nevertheless allow a slight angular movement of the body relative to the bogie, about an axis perpendicular to the running surface, and also about a longitudinal axis and / or a transverse axis. However, these angular deflections are limited, and in particular the angular displacement around the axis perpendicular to the running surface is for example between 1 ° and 3 ° on each side of a rest position, and preferably between 1 ° and 2 ° on each side of the rest position.

L'utilisation de bogies non orientables simplifie la conception du tramway, et réduit son coût de fabrication.The use of non-steerable bogies simplifies the design of the tramway, and reduces its cost of manufacture.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, on prévoit des bogies 10 orientables, chacun bogie 10 étant lié à la caisse 8 correspondante 8par une liaison pivot d'ave perpendiculaire au plau de roulement de manière à être mobiles en rotation autour de l'axe de la liaison pivot et perpendiculaire au plan. Toutefois, le débattements angulaires autour de l'axe formé par le pivot sont limités et compris par exemple entre 1 ° et 3° de chaque côté d'une position de repos, et de préférence entre 1 ° et 2° de chaque côté de la position de repos.In another embodiment, steerable bogies 10 are provided, each bogie 10 being connected to the corresponding box 8 by a pivot connection of ave perpendicular to the rolling surface so as to be rotatable about the axis of the pivot connection and perpendicular to the plane. However, the angular deflections around the axis formed by the pivot are limited and included for example between 1 ° and 3 ° on each side of a rest position, and preferably between 1 ° and 2 ° on each side of the rest position.

La longueur du tramway est choisie en sélectionnant un nombre de sous-ensembles 20 correspondant.The tramway length is chosen by selecting a number of corresponding subsets 20.

Un tramway long, par exemple de longueur supérieure à 40 m, par exemple sensiblement égale à 50 m, peut être obtenu tout en limitant les efforts transversaux supportés par la voie ferrée en courbe, en obtenant un comportement dynamique en courbe satisfaisant, et en limitant les risques de déchargement des roues.A long tramway, for example longer than 40 m, for example substantially equal to 50 m, can be obtained while limiting the transverse forces supported by the railroad curve, obtaining a dynamic behavior in a satisfactory curve, and limiting the risks of unloading the wheels.

L'invention s'applique aux tramway destinés à circuler en ville, et aussi au rame ferroviaire nommées « tram-train », destinées à circuler en ville et en zone périurbaine en passant d'une voie ferrée urbaine à une voie ferrée interurbaine interconnectées entre elles.The invention applies to streetcars intended to circulate in the city, and also to the rail train called "tram-train", intended to circulate in city and in peri-urban area by passing from an urban railway line to an interurban railway interconnected between they.

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  1. Rake of rail cars for passenger transport, of the type comprising:
    - rake modules (4, 6) which define passenger compartments and which are arranged in a row in a longitudinal line (L), the modules (4, 6) comprising carrier modules (4) which are each provided with an assembly (10) for support and guiding in a rail track, and
    - connection devices (22, 24) which each connect two adjacent modules (4, 6) and which comprise single-articulation connection devices (22) which each allow relative rotation of the modules (4, 6) which it connects about one axis (A) which is substantially perpendicular relative to the travel plane of the rake, and at least one dual-articulation connection device (24) which allows relative rotation of the modules which it connects about two axes (B1, B2) which are substantially perpendicular relative to the travel plane of the rake and which are spaced-apart in a longitudinal manner,
    the rake comprising at least two sub-assemblies (20) of modules (4, 6), the modules (4, 6) of the same sub-assembly (20) being mutually connected by means of single-articulation connection devices (22), each sub-assembly (20) being connected to the or each adjacent sub-assembly (20) by means of a dual-articulation connection device (24) which connects adjacent carrier modules (4) of these two sub-assemblies (20),
    characterised in that it comprises at least one sub-assembly (20) of modules comprising two carrier modules (4) and a carried module (6) which has no supporting and guiding assembly and which is suspended between the carrier modules (4) and in that it comprises a passage (30) between each pair of adjacent carrier modules (4) which are connected by means of a dual-articulation connection device (24).
  2. Rake according to claim 1, characterised in that it is constituted by sub-assemblies (20) which are formed by a carried module (6) which is suspended between two carrier modules (4).
  3. Rake according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the or each dual-articulation connection device (24) is formed by a coupling bar (28) which is connected to each module by means of an articulation (26) having an axis of one of the axes (B1, B2) of the dual-articulation connection device (24).
  4. Rake according to claim 3, characterised in that each articulation (26) uses means which form an articulation of the ball and socket type.
  5. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each supporting and guiding assembly has a single bogie (10).
  6. Rake according to claim 5, characterised in that the bogie (10) of each carrier module (4) is substantially fixed in terms of rotation relative to a body (8) of the carrier module (4) about an axis which is substantially perpendicular relative to the travel plane of the rake.
  7. Rake according to claim 5, characterised in that the bogie (10) of each carrier module (4) can be moved in terms of rotation relative to a body (8) of the carrier module (4) about an axis which is substantially perpendicular relative to the travel plane of the rake by means of a pivot-type connection between the bogie (10) and the body (8) or by means of a secondary suspension.
  8. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each carried module (6) has at least one lateral access door.
  9. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises two carrier modules (4) which are each arranged at one end of the rake and which are provided, at one or each of their lateral faces, with a lateral access door.
  10. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises two carrier modules (4) which are each arranged at one end of the rake and which have no lateral access door.
  11. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises at least three sub-assemblies (20).
  12. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the length (l1) of each carrier module (4) is between 3m and 7m, preferably between 4m and 6m.
  13. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the length (l2) of each carried module (6) is between 3m and 9m, preferably between 6m and 8m.
  14. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the longitudinal distance (l3) between a body end of each carried module (6) and the body end of the adjacent carrier module (4) is between 0.5m and 1m.
  15. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the distance (14) between the body ends of two modules (4) which are connected by means of a dual-articulation connection device (24) is between 1m and 3m, preferably between 1m and 2m.
  16. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the axial spacing (e1) between the two axes (B1, B2) substantially perpendicular relative to the travel plane of the rake of each dual-articulation connection device (24) is between 1m and 2m, and is preferably approximately 1.5 m.
  17. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises a passage (23) between the carrier modules (4) and the carried modules (6) which are connected by means of a single-articulation connection device (22).
  18. Rake according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in the or each sub-assembly (20) of modules comprising two carrier modules (4) and a carried module (6) suspended between the carrier modules (4), the carrier modules (4) are shorter than the carried module (6).
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