EP2349515A1 - Système de transport, en particulier à des fins de divertissement, et procédé de commande d'un système de transport - Google Patents

Système de transport, en particulier à des fins de divertissement, et procédé de commande d'un système de transport

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EP2349515A1
EP2349515A1 EP09752131A EP09752131A EP2349515A1 EP 2349515 A1 EP2349515 A1 EP 2349515A1 EP 09752131 A EP09752131 A EP 09752131A EP 09752131 A EP09752131 A EP 09752131A EP 2349515 A1 EP2349515 A1 EP 2349515A1
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vehicles
speed
vehicle
transport system
route
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Jörg Beutler
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Maurer Soehne GmbH and Co KG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63G—MERRY-GO-ROUNDS; SWINGS; ROCKING-HORSES; CHUTES; SWITCHBACKS; SIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
    • A63G21/00—Chutes; Helter-skelters
    • A63G21/04—Chutes; Helter-skelters with fixed rails

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  • Transport system in particular for entertainment purposes, and method of controlling a transportation system
  • the present invention relates to a transportation system, in particular for entertainment purposes, comprising a route, and at least two vehicles movable along the route. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for controlling such a transport system.
  • Transportation systems are known in various designs. They can serve the transport of loads and / or persons. In certain transport systems, such as summer toboggan runs, persons are transported for recreational purposes only. For example, in conventional summer mountain railways, a bob, such as a vehicle in a roller coaster, is guided by rails and moved by gravity or by drives from a starting point to a destination point.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a transportation system for entertainment purposes, which ensures high safety for the passengers and a high flow rate.
  • a transportation system in particular for entertainment purposes, comprises a travel route, and at least two vehicles movable along the travel route, wherein a drive and / or a brake of the vehicles can be interactively actuated by at least one passenger accommodated in the vehicle, and the transportation system comprises a control system.
  • the controller is designed in such a way that, depending on at least one input variable dependent on the current state of the transport system, a minimum speed for the front vehicle is predetermined, which may not be less than the front vehicle.
  • the speed range can vary while driving depending on the input variable be changeable. It can also be provided that the speed range of the vehicle is limited as soon as the controller determines a first input variable.
  • the set, possibly variable speed range can be dependent on at least one second input variable. It would also be conceivable to design the controller in such a way that the speed range is continuous or stepwise as a function of the at least one input variable.
  • One or more input variables eg utilization
  • the speed range may be a speed interval or an upwardly open interval at a minimum speed.
  • the input quantity can be at least the distance between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle, wherein, when a first predetermined minimum distance between the two vehicles is undershot, the minimum speed for the front vehicle is predetermined, which the front vehicle for a certain period of time and / or until it reaches a certain waypoint through the front vehicle and / or up to a change in the distance between the vehicles and / or until reaching a second minimum distance may not be less.
  • the individual, successively moving vehicles of the transport system are monitored by a computer or controlled their movement behavior.
  • the computer and thus the controller can be centralized or decentralized, ie the computer can be arranged at any point and receive signals from the vehicles or transmit signals to the vehicles. If a computer is arranged in one or more vehicles, signals from other vehicles (directly) or via a central transmission s device (indirectly) or from sensors that are arranged on the route, to the / the computer or between the computers be transmitted. At least one of the computers processes the signals.
  • the determined data can be used, for example, to decelerate the vehicles automatically in certain situations, for example if the distance falls below a certain first minimum distance.
  • a high level of safety in the operation of the transport system is achieved until, for example, a second minimum distance between the vehicles is achieved, which is usually greater than the first minimum distance.
  • the first minimum distance can be calculated or specified as a function of parameters, eg the (absolute) speeds of the vehicles, their relative speed, the route profile, etc.
  • the second minimum distance may depend on the first minimum distance or independent of the first minimum distance depending on parameters, eg the (absolute) speeds of the vehicles whose Relative speed, the route profile, etc., to be calculated.
  • the second minimum distance can then be smaller or greater than the first minimum distance.
  • the determination of the positions or a distance between the vehicles should also include the determination of data which allow conclusions to be drawn about the positions or the distance between the vehicles. If, for example, the position of the first vehicle and the position of the second vehicle are determined, and these positions compared, this corresponds at least indirectly to a distance detection. Also, the determination of the position of at least one vehicle and a time difference between the achievement of a certain position by the second vehicle at known speeds corresponds to a distance detection.
  • the input quantity may be at least the utilization of the transport system and / or a number of vehicles moving or arranged on the route.
  • the control can also offer the possibility irrespective of the actual distance of the vehicles to adapt the interactively controllable speed range of a vehicle as a function of the current load of the track and / or depending on the route guidance. In this way, the flow rate and the throughput of the system is optimized. If, for example, a queue forms during a ride, the permissible minimum speed can be increased. On the other hand, if the minimum speed is lower, the selection of the desired speed by the user can be extended by lowering the minimum speed.
  • the input variable may be at least the position of a vehicle on the route.
  • the permissible minimum and a permissible maximum speed can be reduced in tight bends. In non-hazardous sections these values can be increased.
  • the controller is preferably designed such that when falling below a predetermined discomfortab state between the at least two vehicles influencing the speed of both vehicles used.
  • control is designed such that the distance between the at least two vehicles based on the position of the vehicles along the route to a determined at a specific time.
  • the determination of the position of the vehicles can for example be done by sensors such as photoelectric sensors, transponders, etc., with a transmission by radio to a central control (central computer) or to a decentralized control is possible.
  • the computer in turn can influence or control the braking behavior or the speed of the vehicles by means of radio.
  • speed ranges can be determined by the (central) control (for example, individually depending on specific position and movement parameters, or fixed) for different sections of the route, the minimum distance between the vehicles, regardless of the instantaneous distance of the vehicles, So practically, indirectly, make sure.
  • the controller is designed such that when falling below a predetermined minimum distance influencing the speed of both vehicles used. For example, one of the vehicles can be accelerated and the other braked. Both vehicles can be decelerated or accelerated, but one faster or faster than the other.
  • the predetermined minimum distance can be determined, for example, location-dependent. For example, in fast passages of the route a greater distance can be specified than in slow passages. However, the minimum distance can also be calculated as a function of various parameters, for example location-dependent, based on the instantaneous speed of one or both vehicles, on the basis of data relating to the route profile, by default of the operator (eg slower for children, faster for adults), or based on different combinations of parameters.
  • the controller may be configured such that the speed of the at least two vehicles is influenced such that a certain minimum distance between the vehicles is not exceeded.
  • the controller may be configured such that the distance between the at least two vehicles is determined by detecting the position of the vehicles along the route at a specific time. In addition to the measurement of the discrete distance between the two vehicles, it is also conceivable that it is detected in which section of the route the vehicles are located and from this the appropriate setting of the speed ranges can be determined. The entire route can be divided into sections, as in a conventional roller coaster. The regulation of the speed ranges could be used, for example, when the distance of the two vehicles is reduced to a certain number, only to one (or no) section.
  • control is designed such that when detecting a falling below the predetermined minimum distance by the at least two vehicles, a minimum speed for the front vehicle is given, the front vehicle for a certain period of time and / or up to a may not fall below a certain route point. This can be accomplished, for example, by accelerating the front vehicle, by maintaining the speed, or by decelerating the front vehicle with a predetermined maximum braking force.
  • the controller is designed such that when detecting a falling below the predetermined minimum distance by the at least two vehicles, a maximum speed for the rear vehicle is specified, which must not exceed the rear vehicle for a certain period of time and / or up to a certain waypoint , This can be accomplished, for example, by limiting the acceleration, or by braking at a minimum braking force.
  • the speed of the front vehicle relative to the rear vehicle must be increased or at least maintained at the existing level in order not to fall below the minimum distance.
  • the security problem is solved. Influencing the speed of the front vehicle will prevent capacity problems and reduced driving pleasure for subsequent vehicles due to congestion or slow driving.
  • the combination of the speed control of the front and rear vehicle thus results in a system that meets all the requirements for a pleasure-oriented transportation system.
  • the control is not by simply braking the rear vehicle, but by deliberately restricting the speed ranges that can be set on the front and rear vehicle.
  • the computer detects a falling below a minimum distance between two vehicles, a signal to the first, for example, the front vehicle is sent, which prevents braking in a too low speed range.
  • Another signal is sent to the second, for example, the rear vehicle, which prevents the drive in a too high speed range.
  • the front vehicle can not travel as slowly as may be desired, and the rear vehicle may not travel as fast as may be desired.
  • This concept significantly increases the overall capacity over known systems.
  • the total capacity may also be influenced by the operator of the transport system, for example by specifying the speed ranges to be applied by the system.
  • the passenger in the rear vehicle will notice the restriction of his speed less clearly than in known systems, since the restriction on the braking down is limited to a lower relative speed to the first vehicle, wherein the first vehicle at least travels at a minimum speed. The driving pleasure for all passengers remains accordingly preserved.
  • v3u ⁇ v3o and / or v4u ⁇ v4o The passenger has in the situation of reaching the first minimum distance, at least depending on the vehicle in front or behind a limited freedom of action to set or determine the speed of his vehicle.
  • the interval limits v3u, v3o, v4u, v4o can depend on each other and / or on parameters such as the route geometry, the positions of the vehicles, their absolute speeds, derer relative speed, etc., are determined.
  • v3o ⁇ v4u.
  • the route has at least one section with a slope, and the vehicles are at least movable by gravity along this section of the route.
  • This principle corresponds to a typical summer toboggan run, which is arranged substantially along a slope.
  • the bobs each have brakes which, according to the invention, are influenced by the (central) control under certain conditions.
  • the ride on at least one drive by which the at least two vehicles are independently driven.
  • the invention can in principle be applied to gravity driven vehicles and motor driven vehicles.
  • the at least two vehicles may each have a drive.
  • the drive or drives can be influenced by the controller in such a way that the driving force is limited upwards and / or downwards for a certain period of time and / or up to a certain waypoint.
  • the passenger picked up in the vehicle can interactively determine the driving force himself as soon as the steering is activated, the influence on the speed by the user has certain limits.
  • the at least two vehicles each have a brake, wherein each of the brakes is individually actuated by the passenger received in the vehicle.
  • the brake can be influenced by the controller in such a way that the braking force is limited upwards and / or downwards for a certain period of time and / or up to a certain route point, ie in a certain route section.
  • the route may comprise at least one rail system along which the at least two vehicles are guided during their movement. In a typical summer toboggan run, rail-bound vehicles are moved one behind the other along the route.
  • the invention of a controller should be protected for all types of transport systems, for example, for vehicles traveling above a rail, for monorails with guided under a guide element vehicles, etc.
  • branches, switches, etc. are designed to make the system variable and eventful for the passenger.
  • the transport system may comprise a passenger operable element, wherein the speed of a vehicle of the transport system is influenced by the type of operation of the element.
  • the speed control may, for example, require the skill of a passenger. It may include a steering wheel in which braking of the vehicle is activated by inaccurate steering. The passenger, who manages the most skilful, thus reaches the highest speed. An additional speed control of the vehicle by the passenger is thus possible.
  • the states set on the actuating element are detected in the form of data and forwarded electronically, for example by radio, to the brake system of the vehicle or to the (central) control, which makes a corresponding influence on the brakes of the vehicle.
  • a method for controlling a transportation system as described above comprises the steps of: a) determining an input quantity for a control which is dependent on the current state of the transportation system; and b) influencing the speed of the vehicle ahead by the controller such that the speed of the vehicle does not fall below a predetermined minimum speed.
  • the speed is determined interactively by at least one of the passengers received in the vehicle. In the process step, however, this is only at a certain interval, i. above a prescribed minimum speed possible.
  • step b) preferably, the speed of the rear vehicle does not exceed a predetermined maximum speed.
  • At least the distance between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle can be used as the input variable in step a), wherein the minimum speed for the front vehicle is predetermined when falling below a first predetermined minimum distance between the two vehicles, the front vehicle for a certain period of time and / or until a certain waypoint through the front vehicle has been reached and / or until there is a change in the distance between the vehicles and / or until a second minimum distance has been reached.
  • At least the utilization of the transport system and / or a number of vehicles moving or arranged on the route can be used as the input variable.
  • At least the position of a vehicle on the driving route can be used as the input variable. It can be ensured in this case that a maximum speed and / or a minimum speed of the vehicle can be specified, which on the one hand ensure sufficient throughput, on the other hand, sufficient safety of the passengers.
  • v3u ⁇ v3o and / or v4u ⁇ v4o In particular, v3u ⁇ v3o and / or v4u ⁇ v4o.
  • the determination of the distance between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle comprises the determination of the position of the front vehicle and the rear vehicle. In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the determination of the distance between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle comprises the determination of the speed of the front vehicle and / or the rear vehicle.
  • the predetermined in step b) minimum distance is determined depending on parameters that are fixed and / or determined from the system state parameters and / or are calculated from state parameters of the system.
  • the parameters are location-dependent and / or dependent on the speed of one or more vehicles and / or dependent on default settings.
  • step b) minimum speed and / or maximum speed can be calculated.
  • FIG. 1 shows a portion of a conveyor system according to the invention.
  • a section 1 of a transportation system for entertainment purposes such as a summer toboggan run, is shown.
  • the transportation system includes a travel route defined by a rail system 2.
  • at least one front vehicle 3 moves at a speed V 1 and a rear vehicle 4 at a speed v 2 .
  • the vehicles 3 and 4 are moved in the present embodiment, due to gravity, braked by the individual operation of a brake by the respective driver, with a speed selected by the driver along the route 2.
  • the transport system also has a central controller 5, which can exchange data with the vehicles 3 and 4 via radio, for example.
  • the central controller 5 detects in the present embodiment by radio a position A of the front vehicle 3 and a position B of the rear vehicle 4 and the speed V 1 of the front vehicle 3 and the speed v 2 of the rear vehicle 4. From the positions A and B. the distance of vehicles 3 and 4 is calculated. In addition, taking into account the speeds V 1 and v 2 and location-dependent parameters, such as the average gradient of section 1 of the transport system, a minimum distance is calculated which must at least be maintained between vehicles 3 and 4.
  • the central controller 5 sets in by setting a minimum speed for the front vehicle 3 which must not be exceeded, and for the rear vehicle specifies a maximum speed which must not be exceeded in order to increase the distance between the vehicles or to keep them within a permissible range. Accordingly, the central controller 5 controls the brakes of the front vehicle 3 so that the minimum speed does not fall below, and the brakes of the rear vehicle 4 so that the maximum speed is not exceeded. Thus, the central controller 5 affects the braking behavior of the driver, if the driver wants to slow down too much 3 or the driver of the vehicle 4 wants to slow down too little.
  • the transmission of data from the vehicles 3, 4 to the central controller 5 and vice versa can be done by radio.

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L'invention porte sur un système de transport, par exemple une pente de toboggan 1, qui comprend un parcours, lequel est défini par un système de rails 2. Le long du système de rails 2 se déplacent au moins un véhicule avant 3 à une vitesse V1 et un véhicule arrière 4 à une vitesse V2. Les véhicules 3 et 4 sont, dans le présent exemple de réalisation, sous l'effet de la force de gravité, en étant freinés par la manœuvre individuelle d'un frein par le conducteur de l'un ou l'autre des véhicules, mis en mouvement le long du parcours 2, à une vitesse choisie par le conducteur. Le système de transport comporte par ailleurs une commande centrale 5, laquelle par exemple par radio peut échanger des données avec les véhicules 3 et 4. Si la distance effective entre les véhicules 3 et 4 passe au-dessous d'une distance minimale ou s'approche de la distance minimale, la commande centrale 5 se déclenche, en définissant pour le véhicule avant 3 une vitesse minimale au-dessous de laquelle il ne doit pas passer, et définit pour le véhicule arrière une vitesse maximale, qui ne doit pas être dépassée, pour augmenter la distance entre les véhicules ou pour la maintenir dans une plage admissible.
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