EP2944536B2 - Device for monitoring an emergency device in a railway vehicle - Google Patents

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EP2944536B2
EP2944536B2 EP15166964.5A EP15166964A EP2944536B2 EP 2944536 B2 EP2944536 B2 EP 2944536B2 EP 15166964 A EP15166964 A EP 15166964A EP 2944536 B2 EP2944536 B2 EP 2944536B2
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  • the present invention relates to a device for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, a rail vehicle with such a device, and a method for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle.
  • Rail vehicles have emergency facilities for emergency situations, such as fire or accidents. Examples of this are emergency hammers for breaking windows, emergency brake levers, self-rescuers (gas/smoke masks), emergency intercoms, emergency ladders and fire extinguishers for extinguishing fires.
  • emergency facilities are often the target of misuse or theft. In a real emergency, the necessary emergency facilities are then no longer available because they have been stolen, damaged or unusable. For the driver and for service technicians, there is an increased effort to monitor and ensure the completeness and functionality of the emergency facilities, which is a problem in particular in a longer rail vehicle.
  • the object of the invention is to provide improved monitoring of emergency facilities in rail vehicles.
  • an emergency facility or several emergency facilities are coupled or connected to a central information transmission facility or data transmission facility of the rail vehicle.
  • a central information transmission device or data transmission device preferably extends over the entire rail vehicle and can preferably communicate with external transmitters and receivers.
  • An example of a central information transmission device is a vehicle controller or a vehicle data bus system, which will be discussed below.
  • one or more identical or different emergency facilities can be coupled to the central information transmission facility and monitored centrally. This coupling can be done individually for the emergency facilities or combined for several emergency facilities.
  • An emergency facility can, for example, be coupled to the central information transmission facility via at least one intermediate module.
  • Several emergency facilities can be coupled to the central information transmission facility via a combination unit to which several emergency facilities are connected.
  • the emergency devices are provided with a monitoring device which, when the status of an emergency device changes, transmits a signal to the central information transmission device of the rail vehicle, with which signals or data can be transmitted over the entire rail vehicle, and preferably also to the outside.
  • a change in status is the removal of the emergency facility.
  • the signal relating to the emergency device can then be evaluated in different ways and at different locations, for example by a driver, in a control center or in an emergency reporting center.
  • the signaling or its evaluation can reveal that abuse has occurred.
  • a misuse signal can be sent to the driver, for example, so that countermeasures can be initiated.
  • Signaling can also take the form of an alarm intended to deter an abuser.
  • the signaling or its evaluation can show that the device was used unintentionally or accidentally, for example by children.
  • the signaling or its evaluation can also show that there is a real emergency.
  • the signal when the signal is localized and assigned to a specific emergency facility, it can be determined where an emergency has occurred. For example, when a fire extinguisher is removed and operated, it can be determined in which part of the rail vehicle this took place and rescue measures can be carried out in a targeted manner. If a removal of the emergency equipment is signaled to a control center or emergency center, targeted measures can be taken.
  • the invention specifies a device for monitoring emergency equipment in a rail vehicle, having the features of claim 1.
  • the vehicle control includes in particular the control system or the control technology of the rail vehicle.
  • the control system takes on control, monitoring and diagnostic functions in the rail vehicle.
  • the signal can therefore be transmitted from the monitoring device to the control system of the rail vehicle.
  • the transmission can take place directly to the vehicle control or indirectly via one or more intermediate modules or combination units.
  • a transmission can take place by means of a combined signal for several identical or different elements.
  • the monitoring device is coupled to the vehicle control.
  • several emergency devices are coupled via one or more monitoring devices to a summarization unit, which in turn is coupled to the vehicle controller.
  • the combination unit bundles signals from several monitoring devices and a combined transmission to the vehicle control takes place.
  • the vehicle controller has a rail vehicle communication network to which the signal can be transmitted from the monitoring device or the combination unit.
  • the rail vehicle communication network has in particular one or more data bus systems, for example at least one vehicle bus and/or at least one train bus.
  • the signal from the monitoring device can be transmitted to such a bus system or one or more buses directly or via a combination unit.
  • the emergency facility can be any facility that can be deployed in an emergency of the rail vehicle, such as an accident or fire, to respond to the emergency.
  • the emergency facility is an emergency facility that can be actively removed by a person, in particular an emergency hammer, a fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit, a smoke or breathing mask, a self-rescuer (gas/smoke mask), or an emergency ladder.
  • An emergency hammer can be accommodated, for example, in the area of a window, in particular on an interior lining, for example a window pillar lining.
  • An emergency hammer can be combined with another emergency device, for example an emergency brake lever.
  • the emergency hammer can be released by operating the emergency brake lever.
  • An emergency hammer can be coupled to a voice device, for example a microphone, via which emergency calls can be made to the driver or a control center or a fire alarm control panel.
  • a fire extinguisher can be placed in a passenger compartment, for example, in the middle or in the rear.
  • An example placement is behind a hatch in a closet or cavity, or in a wheel well.
  • the monitoring device is a switch or sensor, in particular a motion sensor.
  • Switches can be mechanical switches, magnetic switches or electronic switches. For example, a switching process can be triggered when an emergency hammer is removed.
  • a fire extinguisher can be monitored in an analogous manner, for example with a sensor or switch on the fire extinguisher.
  • a flap or door, behind which a fire extinguisher is arranged can be monitored with a sensor, for example, with a signal being generated by the sensor when the flap is opened.
  • the term “removal” is to be interpreted in such a way that it also includes the preparation for the removal of the emergency facility.
  • An example is the opening of a flap behind which a fire extinguisher is arranged, which indicates an intention to remove it, even if the fire extinguisher has not yet been removed at the time the flap is opened.
  • the actuation of a locking, storage or fastening device for an emergency device e.g. opening a locking flap or door, is attributed to the process of removing the emergency device.
  • the signal transmission device can have one or more cables.
  • the signal transmission device is radio-based, ie it transmits radio signals.
  • the signaling device can be set up to emit optical and/or acoustic signals.
  • An optical signal can be represented by a lamp, an LED or a display, for example.
  • An acoustic signal can be emitted in the form of a signal tone, in particular in the form of an alarm tone.
  • the signaling device can be set up to output a signal to the driver of the rail vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the signaling device can be set up to output a signal to a control center and/or emergency reporting center.
  • the signal can be a local alarm and/or a remote alarm.
  • the emergency facility that is removed can be located locally and, in one embodiment, can be determined according to its type. Determinability according to the type means that it is determined whether, for example, an emergency hammer, a fire extinguisher or another possible emergency device is removed. Local determinability means that it can be determined at which location on the rail vehicle the emergency equipment is removed. This information can be shown on a display by a signaling device, for example.
  • the device for monitoring the emergency device also has an image capture device which is assigned to the emergency device and which is set up to capture an image or a film of the emergency device when it is removed.
  • An example of an image capture device is a camera.
  • one or more emergency hammers, fire extinguishers, etc. can be located in the recording area of a camera.
  • An image or a film is at least captured, preferably also recorded and/or transmitted to another location, for example to a driver, a control center or an emergency reporting center.
  • the image capturing device is coupled to the monitoring device, the vehicle control and/or the signaling device, for example by a signal transmission device as described above or another signal transmission device that can be wireless or cable-based.
  • the invention relates to a rail vehicle which has a device as described above.
  • rail vehicles are trams, suburban trains, subways, local trains and long-distance trains.
  • track-bound vehicles such as people movers.
  • the invention relates to a method for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, having the features of claim 7.
  • the device can be supplemented by one or more fire alarm units.
  • a fire alarm unit can be a fire and/or smoke alarm, for example, which can be integrated into the system.
  • the device according to the invention can have a fire alarm unit whose signal can be integrated into the device.
  • the signal is processed in the same way as with the other, actively actuated emergency facilities.
  • the signal from the fire alarm unit for example an electrical signal, can be transmitted to the vehicle controller. Triggering of the fire alarm unit can be signaled by the signaling device.
  • the device according to the invention for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle comprises, for example, two emergency hammers 2, 3 and a fire extinguisher 4.
  • the emergency hammer 2 is coupled to a monitoring device 5, for example via a switch 6, which is opened when the emergency hammer 2 is removed. whereby the monitoring device 5 is triggered or a signal is generated in the monitoring device 5.
  • the emergency hammer 3 is coupled to the monitoring device 7 via a switch 8 .
  • the coupling means 6, 8, here in the form of switches, can alternatively be designed differently and also in a very simple manner.
  • the coupling means 6, 8 can be thin contact wires that break when the emergency hammer 2 or 3 is removed, or pushbuttons that trigger when the emergency hammer 2 or 3 is removed or are transferred to the non-pressed state.
  • the inventive monitoring of the operation of a closure or storage facility for the emergency facility is in the figure 1 Not shown.
  • a fire extinguisher 4 is located behind a flap 9, for example in a cabinet inside the rail vehicle.
  • the flap 9 can, for example, be provided with a magnet 10 which is monitored by a sensor 11 .
  • the magnet 10 is moved and a signal is triggered in the sensor 11 .
  • the monitoring devices 5, 7, 11 are connected to the vehicle controller 15 via signal transmission devices 12, 13, 14, in the specific example to a data bus system 16 of the vehicle controller 15. However, the signals can also be combined in a dedicated combining unit and then transmitted together to the vehicle controller become.
  • Two respirators 30, 31 are each coupled to a monitoring unit 32, 33. The signals from the monitoring units are transmitted to the combining unit 36 via signal transmission devices 34, 35. From there, a signal for both devices 30, 31 is transmitted to the vehicle controller 15 via a further signal transmission device 37.
  • the data bus system 16 extends over one or more rail vehicles or rail vehicle parts, preferably over an entire train.
  • a plurality of signaling devices are coupled or connected to the data bus system 16 .
  • a signaling device 17 is a display in a driver's cab of the rail vehicle, on which a status message for each individual emergency device 2, 3, 4 can be displayed.
  • a status message can be displayed both in the basic state of an emergency facility 2, 3, 4, ie when it is placed at the intended location and ready for use.
  • a corresponding message can be displayed or the message of the basic state can be changed.
  • the display 17 can also show the location of the rail vehicle at which the relevant emergency device 2, 3, 4 is located. This localization can be very detailed.
  • the status message on the display 17 can also indicate what type of emergency equipment is involved, such as an emergency hammer or fire extinguisher.
  • the display 17 is connected to the vehicle controller 15 in particular the data bus 16 of the vehicle controller via a wired transmission device 18 .
  • a signal from the vehicle controller 15 can also be transmitted via radio waves 19 to a signaling device 20 which is arranged outside the rail vehicle, for example in a control center or in an emergency reporting center. Once a signal has been received from an emergency device 2, 3, 4 or has been actuated, the driver can be consulted there, or suitable measures can be taken directly.
  • FIG. 1 shows another signaling device 21 in the form of a loudspeaker.
  • An audio signal is emitted by the loudspeaker, which is also coupled to the data bus 16 via a transmission device 22, if, for example, the flap 9 of the fire extinguisher 4 is opened.
  • the flap 9 of the fire extinguisher 4 is opened.
  • two image capturing devices 23, 24 in the form of cameras are also shown, which are coupled to the vehicle controller 15 via transmission means 25, 26.
  • the fire extinguisher 4 or the flap 9, behind which the fire extinguisher 4 is stored, is located in the detection area of the camera 24.
  • the camera 24 is activated and records an image or a film of the event.
  • the image or film from the camera 24 can also be transmitted to the signaling device 17, the display in the driver's cab, or to the signaling device 20, the display in a control center or emergency reporting center. This allows the situation inside the vehicle to be better assessed.
  • the emergency hammers 2, 3 are both in the detection range of the camera 23, which is designed to rotate and pivot, for example.
  • each individual emergency facility 2, 3 can be assigned a camera.
  • FIG. 1 shows 1 also a fire alarm device in the form of a fire alarm 27, which is actuated when one of the emergency devices 2, 3, 4 is removed or actuated, or can independently detect a fire or smoke development.
  • the fire detector 27 can, for example, trigger a light and/or sound signal.
  • the signal from the fire detector 27 can be integrated into the device in such a way that its signal is transmitted to the vehicle controller 15 . Accordingly, one or more of the signaling devices 17, 20, 21 can signal that the fire alarm has been triggered.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung zur Überwachung einer Notfalleinrichtung in einem Schienenfahrzeug, ein Schienenfahrzeug mit einer solchen Einrichtung sowie ein Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Notfalleinrichtung in einem Schienenfahrzeug.The present invention relates to a device for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, a rail vehicle with such a device, and a method for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle.

Schienenfahrzeuge weisen für Notfallsituationen, wie zum Beispiel Brand oder Unfall, Notfalleinrichtungen auf. Beispielhaft hierfür sind Nothämmer zum Einschlagen von Fenstern, Notbremshebel, Selbstretter (Gas-/Rauchmaske), Notsprechstelle, Notleiter und Feuerlöscher zum Löschen von Bränden. Leider werden solche Notfalleinrichtungen oftmals Ziel von Missbrauch oder Diebstahl. In einem realen Notfall stehen die erforderlichen Notfalleinrichtungen dann nicht mehr zur Verfügung, weil sie entwendet, beschädigt oder unbrauchbar sind. Für den Fahrer und für Servicetechniker besteht ein erhöhter Aufwand, die Vollständigkeit und Funktionstüchtigkeit der Notfalleinrichtungen zu überwachen und sicher zu stellen, was insbesondere in einem längeren Schienenfahrzeug ein Problem ist.Rail vehicles have emergency facilities for emergency situations, such as fire or accidents. Examples of this are emergency hammers for breaking windows, emergency brake levers, self-rescuers (gas/smoke masks), emergency intercoms, emergency ladders and fire extinguishers for extinguishing fires. Unfortunately, such emergency facilities are often the target of misuse or theft. In a real emergency, the necessary emergency facilities are then no longer available because they have been stolen, damaged or unusable. For the driver and for service technicians, there is an increased effort to monitor and ensure the completeness and functionality of the emergency facilities, which is a problem in particular in a longer rail vehicle.

DE 195 44 158 A1 offenbart ein Fahrgastnotruf- und Informationssystem auf Basis der Satellitenortung, insbesondere für die Personenbeförderung im Schienenverkehr, das folgende Merkmale aufweist:

  1. a) Ausstattung des Schienenfahrzeuges mit Notruftastern, entsprechenden Sprechstellen und einem Radsensor bzw. Wegimpulsgeber, die mit einem Bordrechnersystem und einem Funkgerät gekoppelt sind,
  2. b) Satellitenortung (GPS) mit abgleichen der Radsensorik- Daten zur Positionsbestimmung des Schienenfahrzeuges,
  3. c) Datenübertragung der Notrufe in eine zentrale Leitstelle und Auswertung der Daten zur Positionsbestimmung des Schienenfahrzeuges, insbesondere Position, Fahrzeugnummer und genaue Wagennummer von dem der Notruf erfolgt.
DE 195 44 158 A1 discloses a passenger emergency call and information system based on satellite positioning, in particular for passenger rail transport, which has the following features:
  1. a) Equipping the rail vehicle with emergency call buttons, corresponding intercoms and a wheel sensor or distance encoder, which are linked to an on-board computer system and a radio device,
  2. b) Satellite positioning (GPS) with comparison of the wheel sensor data to determine the position of the rail vehicle,
  3. c) Data transmission of the emergency calls to a central control center and evaluation of the data for determining the position of the rail vehicle, in particular position, vehicle number and exact wagon number from which the emergency call is made.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Bereitstellung einer verbesserten Überwachung von Notfalleinrichtungen in Schienenfahrzeugen.The object of the invention is to provide improved monitoring of emergency facilities in rail vehicles.

Nach einer grundlegenden Idee sind eine Notfalleinrichtung, oder mehrere Notfalleinrichtungen mit einer zentralen Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung oder Datenübermittlungseinrichtung des Schienenfahrzeugs gekoppelt oder verbunden. Eine zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung oder Datenübermittlungseinrichtung erstreckt sich vorzugsweise über das gesamte Schienenfahrzeug und kann vorzugsweise mit externen Sendern und Empfängern kommunizieren. Ein Beispiel für eine zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung ist eine Fahrzeugsteuerung, oder ein Fahrzeug-Datenbussystem, auf die nachfolgend noch eingegangen wird. Es können beispielsweise eine oder mehrere gleiche oder verschiedene Notfalleinrichtungen an die zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung gekoppelt und zentral überwacht werden. Diese Koppelung kann für die Notfalleinrichtungen einzeln erfolgen oder auch zusammengefasst für mehrere Notfalleinrichtungen. Eine Notfalleinrichtung kann beispielsweise über zumindest ein Zwischenmodul an die zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung gekoppelt sein. Mehrere Notfalleinrichtungen können über eine Zusammenfassungseinheit, an die mehrere Notfalleinrichtungen angebunden sind, an die zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung gekoppelt sein. Es sind die Notfalleinrichtungen mit einer Überwachungseinrichtung versehen, die bei einer Änderung des Zustands einer Notfalleinrichtung ein Signal an die zentrale Informationsübermittlungseinrichtung des Schienenfahrzeugs überträgt, mit welcher über das ganze Schienenfahrzeug, und vorzugsweise auch nach extern, Signale oder Daten übertragbar sind. Eine Änderung des Zustands ist die Entnahme der Notfalleinrichtung.According to a basic idea, an emergency facility or several emergency facilities are coupled or connected to a central information transmission facility or data transmission facility of the rail vehicle. A central information transmission device or data transmission device preferably extends over the entire rail vehicle and can preferably communicate with external transmitters and receivers. An example of a central information transmission device is a vehicle controller or a vehicle data bus system, which will be discussed below. For example, one or more identical or different emergency facilities can be coupled to the central information transmission facility and monitored centrally. This coupling can be done individually for the emergency facilities or combined for several emergency facilities. An emergency facility can, for example, be coupled to the central information transmission facility via at least one intermediate module. Several emergency facilities can be coupled to the central information transmission facility via a combination unit to which several emergency facilities are connected. The emergency devices are provided with a monitoring device which, when the status of an emergency device changes, transmits a signal to the central information transmission device of the rail vehicle, with which signals or data can be transmitted over the entire rail vehicle, and preferably also to the outside. A change in status is the removal of the emergency facility.

Das Signal betreffend die Notfalleinrichtung ist dann auf verschiedene Weise und an verschiedenen Stellen, beispielsweise von einem Fahrer, in einer Leitstelle oder in einer Notfallmeldezentrale, auswertbar. Die Signalisierung oder ihre Auswertung kann ergeben, dass ein Missbrauch vorliegt. Eine Signalisierung eines Missbrauchs kann zum Beispiel dem Fahrer zugehen, sodass dieser Gegenmaßnahmen einleiten kann. Eine Signalisierung kann auch in Form eines Alarms erfolgen, der einen Missbraucher abschrecken soll. Die Signalisierung oder ihre Auswertung kann in einem anderen Fall ergeben, dass ein ungewollter oder versehentlicher Gebrauch vorliegt, beispielsweise durch Kinder.The signal relating to the emergency device can then be evaluated in different ways and at different locations, for example by a driver, in a control center or in an emergency reporting center. The signaling or its evaluation can reveal that abuse has occurred. A misuse signal can be sent to the driver, for example, so that countermeasures can be initiated. Signaling can also take the form of an alarm intended to deter an abuser. In another case, the signaling or its evaluation can show that the device was used unintentionally or accidentally, for example by children.

Andererseits kann die Signalisierung oder ihre Auswertung auch ergeben, dass ein realer Notfall vorliegt. Beispielsweise kann bei einer Lokalisierung des Signals, wenn das Signal einer bestimmten Notfalleinrichtung zugeordnet wird, festgestellt werden, wo sich ein Notfall ereignet hat. Beispielsweise kann bei Entnahme und Betätigung eines Feuerlöschers festgestellt werden, in welchem Teil des Schienenfahrzeugs dies erfolgte und es können Rettungsmaßnahmen zielgerichtet erfolgen. Bei Signalisierung einer Entnahme der Notfalleinrichtung an eine Leitstelle oder Notfallzentrale können zielgerichtet Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.On the other hand, the signaling or its evaluation can also show that there is a real emergency. For example, when the signal is localized and assigned to a specific emergency facility, it can be determined where an emergency has occurred. For example, when a fire extinguisher is removed and operated, it can be determined in which part of the rail vehicle this took place and rescue measures can be carried out in a targeted manner. If a removal of the emergency equipment is signaled to a control center or emergency center, targeted measures can be taken.

Angegeben wird von der Erfindung eine Einrichtung zur Überwachung einer Notfallausrüstung in einem Schienenfahrzeug, aufweisend die Merkmale des Anspruches 1.The invention specifies a device for monitoring emergency equipment in a rail vehicle, having the features of claim 1.

Die Fahrzeugsteuerung umfasst insbesondere das Leitsystem bzw. die Leittechnik des Schienenfahrzeugs. Das Leitsystem übernimmt beispielsweise Steuer-, Überwachungs- und Diagnosefunktionen im Schienenfahrzeug. Das Signal kann also erfindungsgemäß von der Überwachungseinrichtung an das Leitsystem des Schienenfahrzeugs übertragen werden. Die Übertragung kann direkt an die Fahrzeugsteuerung erfolgen oder indirekt über ein oder mehrere Zwischenmodule oder Zusammenfassungseinheiten. Beispielsweise kann eine Übertragung mittels zusammengefasstem Signal für mehrere gleiche oder unterschiedliche Elemente erfolgen.The vehicle control includes in particular the control system or the control technology of the rail vehicle. For example, the control system takes on control, monitoring and diagnostic functions in the rail vehicle. According to the invention, the signal can therefore be transmitted from the monitoring device to the control system of the rail vehicle. The transmission can take place directly to the vehicle control or indirectly via one or more intermediate modules or combination units. For example a transmission can take place by means of a combined signal for several identical or different elements.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die Überwachungseinrichtung an die Fahrzeugsteuerung gekoppelt. Beispielsweise sind mehrere Notfalleinrichtungen über eine oder mehrere Überwachungseinrichtungen an eine Zusammenfassungseinheit gekoppelt, die wiederum an die Fahrzeugsteuerung gekoppelt ist. Die Zusammenfassungseinheit bündelt Signale aus mehreren Überwachungseinrichtungen und es erfolgt eine zusammengefasste Übertragung an die Fahrzeugsteuerung.According to the invention, the monitoring device is coupled to the vehicle control. For example, several emergency devices are coupled via one or more monitoring devices to a summarization unit, which in turn is coupled to the vehicle controller. The combination unit bundles signals from several monitoring devices and a combined transmission to the vehicle control takes place.

Die Fahrzeugsteuerung weist insbesondere ein Schienenfahrzeug-Kommunikationsnetzwerk auf, an welches das Signal von der Überwachungseinrichtung oder der Zusammenfassungseinheit aus übertragen werden kann. Das Schienenfahrzeug-Kommunikationsnetzwerk weist insbesondere ein oder mehrere Datenbussysteme auf, beispielsweise zumindest einen Fahrzeugbus und/oder zumindest einen Zugbus. Das Signal aus der Überwachungseinrichtung kann an ein solches Bussystem bzw. einen oder mehrere Busse direkt oder über eine Zusammenfassungseinheit übertragen werden.In particular, the vehicle controller has a rail vehicle communication network to which the signal can be transmitted from the monitoring device or the combination unit. The rail vehicle communication network has in particular one or more data bus systems, for example at least one vehicle bus and/or at least one train bus. The signal from the monitoring device can be transmitted to such a bus system or one or more buses directly or via a combination unit.

Von der Erfindung oder speziellen Ausführungsformen davon, werden insbesondere die folgenden Vorteile erzielt:

  • Reduzierung der Vandalismusgefahr
  • Reduzierung der Diebstahlgefahr von Notfallausrüstung
  • Bessere Überwachung der Vollständigkeit der Notfallausrüstung
  • Meldung der Entnahme einer Notfallausrüstung
  • erhöhte Sicherheit im Fahrzeug durch Überwachung der Notfallausrüstung, insbesondere Erhöhung der Passagiersicherheit, beispielsweise durch Sicherstellung, dass die Notfallausrüstung vollständig ist und durch bessere Überwachung der Notfallausrüstung
  • Möglichkeit der Generierung eines Alarms, beispielsweise an den Fahrer, an eine Leitstelle oder im Passagierraum
  • Durch einen Hinweis auf eine Entnahmesicherung, beispielsweise einer Alarmsicherung, kann die Sicherheit im Fahrzeug erhöht werden, insbesondere wenn dadurch Diebstahl oder Vandalismus vorgebeugt wird
  • Kürzere Reaktionszeit im Alarmfall, beispielsweise durch Meldung eines Gebrauchs oder einer Entnahme von Notfallausrüstung, auch mit örtlicher Zuordnung
  • mögliche automatische Aufzeichnung mittels einer oder mehrerer Kameras bei Entnahme oder Betätigung einer Notfalleinrichtung.
In particular, the following advantages are achieved by the invention or special embodiments thereof:
  • Reduction of the risk of vandalism
  • Reducing the risk of theft of emergency equipment
  • Better monitoring of the completeness of the emergency equipment
  • Notification of the removal of emergency equipment
  • increased safety in the vehicle by monitoring emergency equipment, in particular increasing passenger safety, for example by ensuring that the emergency equipment is complete and by better monitoring of the emergency equipment
  • Possibility of generating an alarm, for example to the driver, to a control center or in the passenger compartment
  • Safety in the vehicle can be increased by indicating a removal safeguard, for example an alarm safeguard, particularly if this prevents theft or vandalism
  • Shorter reaction time in the event of an alarm, for example by reporting that emergency equipment has been used or removed, also with local allocation
  • possible automatic recording by means of one or more cameras when an emergency device is removed or activated.

Die Notfalleinrichtung kann jede Einrichtung sein, die in einem Notfall des Schienenfahrzeugs, beispielsweise Unfall oder Brand, eingesetzt werden kann, um auf den Notfall zu reagieren. Die Notfalleinrichtung ist eine aktiv von einer Person entnehmbare Notfalleinrichtung, insbesondere ein Nothammer, ein Feuerlöscher, ein Verbandskasten, eine Rauch- oder Atemschutzmaske, ein Selbstretter (Gas-/Rauchmaske), oder eine Notleiter. Ein Nothammer kann beispielsweise im Bereich eines Fensters untergebracht sein, insbesondere an einer Innenverkleidung, beispielsweise einer Fenstersäulenverkleidung. Ein Nothammer kann mit einer weiteren Notfalleinrichtung kombiniert sein, beispielsweise einem Notbremshebel. Beispielsweise kann der Nothammer durch Betätigen des Notbremshebels freigegeben werden. Ein Nothammer kann mit einer Sprecheinrichtung gekoppelt sein, beispielsweise einem Mikrofon, über welches Notrufe an den Fahrer oder eine Leitstelle oder eine Brandmeldezentrale abgesetzt werden können.The emergency facility can be any facility that can be deployed in an emergency of the rail vehicle, such as an accident or fire, to respond to the emergency. The emergency facility is an emergency facility that can be actively removed by a person, in particular an emergency hammer, a fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit, a smoke or breathing mask, a self-rescuer (gas/smoke mask), or an emergency ladder. An emergency hammer can be accommodated, for example, in the area of a window, in particular on an interior lining, for example a window pillar lining. An emergency hammer can be combined with another emergency device, for example an emergency brake lever. For example, the emergency hammer can be released by operating the emergency brake lever. An emergency hammer can be coupled to a voice device, for example a microphone, via which emergency calls can be made to the driver or a control center or a fire alarm control panel.

Ein Feuerlöscher kann in einem Fahrgastraum beispielsweise in der Mitte oder im Heck untergebracht sein. Eine beispielhafte Unterbringung ist hinter einer Klappe in einem Geschränk oder einem Hohlraum oder in einem Radkasten.A fire extinguisher can be placed in a passenger compartment, for example, in the middle or in the rear. An example placement is behind a hatch in a closet or cavity, or in a wheel well.

Die Überwachungseinrichtung ist ein Schalter oder Sensor, insbesondere Bewegungssensor. Schalter können mechanische Schalter, magnetische Schalter oder elektronische Schalter sein. Beispielsweise kann bei Entnahme eines Nothammers ein Schaltvorgang ausgelöst werden. Ein Feuerlöscher kann in analoger Weise überwacht werden, also beispielsweise mit einem Sensor oder Schalter an dem Feuerlöscher. In einer anderen Variante kann eine Klappe oder Tür, hinter der ein Feuerlöscher angeordnet ist, mit beispielsweise einem Sensor überwacht werden, wobei beim Öffnen der Klappe ein Signal durch den Sensor erzeugt wird.The monitoring device is a switch or sensor, in particular a motion sensor. Switches can be mechanical switches, magnetic switches or electronic switches. For example, a switching process can be triggered when an emergency hammer is removed. A fire extinguisher can be monitored in an analogous manner, for example with a sensor or switch on the fire extinguisher. In another variant, a flap or door, behind which a fire extinguisher is arranged, can be monitored with a sensor, for example, with a signal being generated by the sensor when the flap is opened.

Der Begriff "Entnahme" ist im Sinne der Erfindung so auszulegen, dass davon auch die Vorbereitung der Entnahme der Notfalleinrichtung umfasst ist. Ein Beispiel ist das Öffnen einer Klappe, hinter der ein Feuerlöscher angeordnet ist, was eine Entnahmeabsicht anzeigt, auch wenn der Feuerlöscher zum Zeitpunkt des Öffnens der Klappe noch nicht entnommen ist. Im Sinne der Erfindung wird das Betätigen einer Verschluss-, Aufbewahrungs- oder Befestigungseinrichtung für eine Notfalleinrichtung, z.B. das Öffnen einer Verschlussklappe oder Tür, dem Vorgang einer Entnahme der Notfalleinrichtung zugerechnet.In the context of the invention, the term “removal” is to be interpreted in such a way that it also includes the preparation for the removal of the emergency facility. An example is the opening of a flap behind which a fire extinguisher is arranged, which indicates an intention to remove it, even if the fire extinguisher has not yet been removed at the time the flap is opened. Within the meaning of the invention, the actuation of a locking, storage or fastening device for an emergency device, e.g. opening a locking flap or door, is attributed to the process of removing the emergency device.

Die Signalübertragungseinrichtung kann ein oder mehrere Kabel aufweisen. In einer anderen Ausführungsform ist die Signalübertragungseinrichtung auf Funk basiert, überträgt also Funksignale.The signal transmission device can have one or more cables. In another embodiment, the signal transmission device is radio-based, ie it transmits radio signals.

Die Signalisierungseinrichtung kann dazu eingerichtet sein, optische und/oder akustische Signale auszusenden. Ein optisches Signal kann beispielsweise durch eine Lampe, eine LED oder ein Display dargestellt werden. Ein akustisches Signal kann in Form eines Signaltons, insbesondere in Form eines Alarmtons, ausgesendet werden.The signaling device can be set up to emit optical and/or acoustic signals. An optical signal can be represented by a lamp, an LED or a display, for example. An acoustic signal can be emitted in the form of a signal tone, in particular in the form of an alarm tone.

Die Signalisierungseinrichtung kann dazu eingerichtet sein, ein Signal an den Fahrer des Schienenfahrzeugs auszugeben. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann die Signalisierungseinrichtung dazu eingerichtet sein, ein Signal an eine Leitstelle und/oder Notfallmeldezentrale auszugeben. Das Signal kann ein lokaler Alarm und/oder ein Fernalarm sein.The signaling device can be set up to output a signal to the driver of the rail vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the signaling device can be set up to output a signal to a control center and/or emergency reporting center. The signal can be a local alarm and/or a remote alarm.

Die Notfalleinrichtung, die entnommen wird, ist erfindungsgemäß örtlich lokalisierbar und in einer Ausführungsform nach ihrer Art bestimmbar. Eine Bestimmbarkeit nach der Art bedeutet, dass festgestellt wird, ob beispielsweise ein Nothammer, ein Feuerlöscher oder eine anderweitig mögliche Notfalleinrichtung entnommen wird. Eine örtliche Bestimmbarkeit bedeutet, dass festgestellt wird, an welchem Ort des Schienenfahrzeugs die Notfalleinrichtung entnommen wird. Diese Informationen können beispielsweise von einer Signalisierungseinrichtung auf einem Display angezeigt werden.According to the invention, the emergency facility that is removed can be located locally and, in one embodiment, can be determined according to its type. Determinability according to the type means that it is determined whether, for example, an emergency hammer, a fire extinguisher or another possible emergency device is removed. Local determinability means that it can be determined at which location on the rail vehicle the emergency equipment is removed. This information can be shown on a display by a signaling device, for example.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Einrichtung zur Überwachung der Notfalleinrichtung auch eine Bilderfassungseinrichtung auf, die der Notfalleinrichtung zugeordnet ist und die dazu eingerichtet ist, ein Bild oder einen Film der Notfalleinrichtung zu erfassen, wenn diese entnommen wird. Ein Beispiel einer Bilderfassungseinrichtung ist eine Kamera. So können sich im Aufzeichnungsbereich einer Kamera beispielsweise ein oder mehrere Nothämmer, Feuerlöscher etc. befinden. Ein Bild oder ein Film wird zumindest erfasst, vorzugsweise auch aufgezeichnet und/oder an eine andere Stelle übertragen, beispielsweise an einen Fahrer, eine Leitstelle oder eine Notfallmeldezentrale. Insbesondere ist die Bilderfassungseinrichtung mit der Überwachungseinrichtung, der Fahrzeugsteuerung und/oder der Signalisierungseinrichtung gekoppelt, beispielsweise durch eine Signalübertragungseinrichtung wie zuvor beschrieben oder eine weitere Signalübertragungseinrichtung, die drahtlos oder kabelbasiert sein kann.According to the invention, the device for monitoring the emergency device also has an image capture device which is assigned to the emergency device and which is set up to capture an image or a film of the emergency device when it is removed. An example of an image capture device is a camera. For example, one or more emergency hammers, fire extinguishers, etc. can be located in the recording area of a camera. An image or a film is at least captured, preferably also recorded and/or transmitted to another location, for example to a driver, a control center or an emergency reporting center. In particular, the image capturing device is coupled to the monitoring device, the vehicle control and/or the signaling device, for example by a signal transmission device as described above or another signal transmission device that can be wireless or cable-based.

Die Erfindung betrifft in einem weiteren Aspekt ein Schienenfahrzeug, das eine vorangehend beschriebene Einrichtung aufweist. Beispiele für Schienenfahrzeuge sind Straßenbahnen, S-Bahnen, U-Bahnen, Nahverkehrszüge und Fernverkehrszüge. Darüber hinaus auch spurgebundene Fahrzeuge wie beispielsweise Peoplemover.In a further aspect, the invention relates to a rail vehicle which has a device as described above. Examples of rail vehicles are trams, suburban trains, subways, local trains and long-distance trains. In addition, there are also track-bound vehicles such as people movers.

Nach einem Aspekt betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Überwachung einer Notfalleinrichtung in einem Schienenfahrzeug, aufweisend die Merkmale des Anspruches 7.According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, having the features of claim 7.

Bei dem Verfahren können alle Komponenten eingesetzt werden, die bei der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung bereits zuvor beschrieben wurden. Zur Offenbarung des Verfahrens wird ausdrücklich auch auf die vorangehende Offenbarung der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung verwiesen, wobei bereits verfahrensartige Aspekte beschrieben sind.All components that have already been described above for the device according to the invention can be used in the method. For disclosure of the method, reference is expressly made to the above disclosure of the device according to the invention, with method-like aspects already being described.

In einer Ausführungsform kann die Einrichtung um eine oder mehrere Brandmeldeeinheiten ergänzt werden. Eine Brandmeldeeinheit kann beispielsweise ein Brand- und/oder Rauchmelder sein, der in das System integriert werden kann. Somit kann die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung eine Brandmeldeeinheit aufweisen, deren Signal in die Einrichtung integrierbar ist. Insbesondere wird das Signal auf gleiche Art und Weise verarbeitet wie bei den anderweitigen, aktiv betätigten Notfalleinrichtungen. Das Signal der Brandmeldeeinheit, beispielsweise ein elektrisches Signal, kann an die Fahrzeugsteuerung übertragen werden. Von der Signalisierungseinrichtung kann ein Auslösen der Brandmeldeeinheit signalisiert werden.In one embodiment, the device can be supplemented by one or more fire alarm units. A fire alarm unit can be a fire and/or smoke alarm, for example, which can be integrated into the system. Thus, the device according to the invention can have a fire alarm unit whose signal can be integrated into the device. In particular, the signal is processed in the same way as with the other, actively actuated emergency facilities. The signal from the fire alarm unit, for example an electrical signal, can be transmitted to the vehicle controller. Triggering of the fire alarm unit can be signaled by the signaling device.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung zur Überwachung einer Notfalleinrichtung.
The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments. It shows:
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a device according to the invention for monitoring an emergency facility.

Die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung zur Überwachung einer Notfalleinrichtung in einem Schienenfahrzeug umfasst beispielhaft zwei Nothämmer 2, 3 und einen Feuerlöscher 4. Der Nothammer 2 ist in diesem Beispiel mit einer Überwachungseinrichtung 5 gekoppelt, beispielsweise über einen Schalter 6, der bei Entnahme des Nothammers 2 geöffnet wird, wodurch die Überwachungseinrichtung 5 ausgelöst wird bzw. ein Signal in der Überwachungseinrichtung 5 generiert wird. In analoger Weise ist der Nothammer 3 über einen Schalter 8 mit der Überwachungseinrichtung 7 gekoppelt. Die Kopplungsmittel 6, 8, hier in Form von Schaltern, können alternativ anders und auch auf sehr einfache Art und Weise ausgeführt sein. Beispielsweise können die Kopplungsmittel 6, 8 dünne Kontaktdrähte sein, die bei Entnahme des Nothammers 2 bzw. 3 zerreißen, oder Drucktaster, die bei Entnahme des Nothammers 2 bzw. 3 auslösen bzw. in den nicht gedrückten Zustand überführt werden. Die erfindungsgemäße Überwachung der Betätigung einer Verschluss- oder Aufbewahrungseinrichtung für die Notfalleinrichtung wird in der Figur 1 nicht gezeigt.The device according to the invention for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle comprises, for example, two emergency hammers 2, 3 and a fire extinguisher 4. In this example, the emergency hammer 2 is coupled to a monitoring device 5, for example via a switch 6, which is opened when the emergency hammer 2 is removed. whereby the monitoring device 5 is triggered or a signal is generated in the monitoring device 5. In an analogous manner, the emergency hammer 3 is coupled to the monitoring device 7 via a switch 8 . The coupling means 6, 8, here in the form of switches, can alternatively be designed differently and also in a very simple manner. For example, the coupling means 6, 8 can be thin contact wires that break when the emergency hammer 2 or 3 is removed, or pushbuttons that trigger when the emergency hammer 2 or 3 is removed or are transferred to the non-pressed state. The inventive monitoring of the operation of a closure or storage facility for the emergency facility is in the figure 1 Not shown.

Ein Feuerlöscher 4 befindet sich hinter einer Klappe 9, beispielsweise in einem Schrank im Inneren des Schienenfahrzeugs. Die Klappe 9 kann beispielsweise mit einem Magneten 10 versehen sein, der mittels eines Sensors 11 überwacht wird. Beim Öffnen der Klappe 9 wird der Magnet 10 bewegt und im Sensor 11 ein Signal ausgelöst.A fire extinguisher 4 is located behind a flap 9, for example in a cabinet inside the rail vehicle. The flap 9 can, for example, be provided with a magnet 10 which is monitored by a sensor 11 . When the flap 9 is opened, the magnet 10 is moved and a signal is triggered in the sensor 11 .

Die Überwachungseinrichtungen 5, 7, 11 sind über Signalübertragungseinrichtungen 12, 13, 14 mit der Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 verbunden, im speziellen Beispiel mit einem Datenbussystem 16 der Fahrzeugsteuerung 15. Die Signale können aber auch in einer eigenen Zusammenfassungseinheit zusammengefasst werden und dann gemeinsam an die Fahrzeugsteuerung übertragen werden. Zwei Atemschutzmasken 30, 31 sind jeweils an eine Überwachungseinheit 32, 33 gekoppelt. Die Signale aus den Überwachungseinheiten werden über Signalübertragungseinrichtungen 34, 35 an die Zusammenfassungseinheit 36 übertragen. Von dort aus wird ein Signal für beide Einrichtungen 30, 31 über eine weitere Signalübertragungseinrichtung 37 an die Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 übertragen.The monitoring devices 5, 7, 11 are connected to the vehicle controller 15 via signal transmission devices 12, 13, 14, in the specific example to a data bus system 16 of the vehicle controller 15. However, the signals can also be combined in a dedicated combining unit and then transmitted together to the vehicle controller become. Two respirators 30, 31 are each coupled to a monitoring unit 32, 33. The signals from the monitoring units are transmitted to the combining unit 36 via signal transmission devices 34, 35. From there, a signal for both devices 30, 31 is transmitted to the vehicle controller 15 via a further signal transmission device 37.

Das Datenbussystem 16 erstreckt sich über ein oder mehrere Schienenfahrzeuge oder Schienenfahrzeugteile, vorzugsweise über einen gesamten Zug. An das Datenbussystem 16 sind mehrere Signalisierungseinrichtungen gekoppelt oder angeschlossen. Eine Signalisierungseinrichtung 17 ist ein Display in einem Führerstand des Schienenfahrzeugs, auf dem zu jeder einzelnen Notfalleinrichtung 2, 3, 4 eine Statusmeldung angezeigt werden kann. Sowohl im Grundzustand einer Notfalleinrichtung 2, 3, 4, wenn diese also am vorgesehenen Ort platziert und einsatzbereit ist, kann eine Statusmeldung angezeigt werden. Andererseits kann bei Entnahme oder Betätigung einer der Einrichtungen 2, 3, 4 eine entsprechende Meldung angezeigt werden oder die Meldung des Grundzustandes geändert werden. Auf dem Display 17 kann weiterhin angezeigt werden, an welcher Stelle des Schienenfahrzeugs sich die betreffende Notfalleinrichtung 2, 3, 4 befindet. Diese Lokalisierung kann sehr detailliert sein. Angegeben werden können beispielsweise, in welchem Wagen sich ein Nothammer oder ein Feuerlöscher befindet und wahlweise in welchem Teil des Wagens sich ein Nothammer oder Feuerlöscher oder eine anderweitige Notfalleinrichtung befindet. Im Falle eines Nothammers kann beispielsweise auch angegeben werden, welchem Fenster oder welcher Seite des Wagenkastens der Nothammer zugeordnet ist. So können Rettungsmaßnahmen noch gezielter eingeleitet werden. In der Statusmeldung auf dem Display 17 kann selbstverständlich auch angegeben werden, um welche Art einer Notfalleinrichtung es sich handelt, wie z.B. Nothammer oder Feuerlöscher. Das Display 17 ist über eine kabelgebundene Übertragungseinrichtung 18 mit der Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 insbesondere dem Datenbus 16 der Fahrzeugsteuerung verbunden.The data bus system 16 extends over one or more rail vehicles or rail vehicle parts, preferably over an entire train. A plurality of signaling devices are coupled or connected to the data bus system 16 . A signaling device 17 is a display in a driver's cab of the rail vehicle, on which a status message for each individual emergency device 2, 3, 4 can be displayed. A status message can be displayed both in the basic state of an emergency facility 2, 3, 4, ie when it is placed at the intended location and ready for use. On the other hand, when one of the devices 2, 3, 4 is removed or actuated, a corresponding message can be displayed or the message of the basic state can be changed. The display 17 can also show the location of the rail vehicle at which the relevant emergency device 2, 3, 4 is located. This localization can be very detailed. It can be specified, for example, in which car there is an emergency hammer or a fire extinguisher and optionally in which part of the car there is an emergency hammer or fire extinguisher or another emergency facility. In the case of an emergency hammer, for example, it can also be specified which window or which side of the car body the emergency hammer is assigned to. In this way, rescue measures can be initiated in an even more targeted manner. Of course, the status message on the display 17 can also indicate what type of emergency equipment is involved, such as an emergency hammer or fire extinguisher. The display 17 is connected to the vehicle controller 15 in particular the data bus 16 of the vehicle controller via a wired transmission device 18 .

In analoger Weise wie zu dem Display 17 kann ein Signal von der Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 auch über Funkwellen 19 zu einer Signalisierungseinrichtung 20 übertragen werden, die außerhalb des Schienenfahrzeugs angeordnet ist, beispielsweise in einer Leitstelle oder in einer Notfallmeldezentrale. Dort kann nach Erhalt eines Signals, das einer Notfalleinrichtung 2, 3, 4 entnommen oder betätigt worden ist, Rücksprache mit dem Fahrer gehalten werden oder es können direkt geeignete Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.In a manner analogous to the display 17, a signal from the vehicle controller 15 can also be transmitted via radio waves 19 to a signaling device 20 which is arranged outside the rail vehicle, for example in a control center or in an emergency reporting center. Once a signal has been received from an emergency device 2, 3, 4 or has been actuated, the driver can be consulted there, or suitable measures can be taken directly.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine weitere Signalisierungseinrichtung 21 in Form eines Lautsprechers. Von dem Lautsprecher, der über eine Übertragungseinrichtung 22 ebenfalls mit dem Datenbus 16 gekoppelt ist, wird ein Tonsignal ausgegeben, wenn beispielsweise die Klappe 9 des Feuerlöschers 4 geöffnet wird. Im Fall eines realen Notfalls werden Passagiere innerhalb des Schienenfahrzeugs gewarnt. Im Fall eines Missbrauchs kann der Täter durch das Tonsignal abgeschreckt werden. 1 shows another signaling device 21 in the form of a loudspeaker. An audio signal is emitted by the loudspeaker, which is also coupled to the data bus 16 via a transmission device 22, if, for example, the flap 9 of the fire extinguisher 4 is opened. In the event of a real emergency, passengers inside the rail vehicle are warned. In the event of misuse, the perpetrator can be deterred by the sound signal.

In Fig. 1 sind weiterhin zwei Bilderfassungseinrichtungen 23, 24 in Form von Kameras gezeigt, die über Übertragungsmittel 25, 26 mit der Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 gekoppelt sind. Der Feuerlöscher 4 bzw. die Klappe 9, hinter der der Feuerlöscher 4 aufbewahrt ist, befinden sich im Erfassungsbereich der Kamera 24. Beim Öffnen der Klappe 9 wird die Kamera 24 aktiviert und zeichnet ein Bild oder einen Film des Geschehens auf. Auch das Bild bzw. der Film der Kamera 24 kann an die Signalisierungseinrichtung 17, das Display im Fahrerstand, oder die Signalisierungseinrichtung 20, das Display in einer Leitstelle oder Notfallmeldezentrale, übertragen werden. Dadurch kann die Situation im Innern des Fahrzeugs besser eingeschätzt werden.In 1 two image capturing devices 23, 24 in the form of cameras are also shown, which are coupled to the vehicle controller 15 via transmission means 25, 26. The fire extinguisher 4 or the flap 9, behind which the fire extinguisher 4 is stored, is located in the detection area of the camera 24. When the flap 9 is opened, the camera 24 is activated and records an image or a film of the event. The image or film from the camera 24 can also be transmitted to the signaling device 17, the display in the driver's cab, or to the signaling device 20, the display in a control center or emergency reporting center. This allows the situation inside the vehicle to be better assessed.

Die Nothämmer 2, 3 befinden sich beide im Erfassungsbereich der Kamera 23, die beispielsweise dreh- und schwenkbar ausgeführt ist. Alternativ kann jeder einzelnen Notfalleinrichtung 2, 3 eine Kamera zugeordnet sein.The emergency hammers 2, 3 are both in the detection range of the camera 23, which is designed to rotate and pivot, for example. Alternatively, each individual emergency facility 2, 3 can be assigned a camera.

Schließlich zeigt Fig. 1 auch eine Brandmeldeeinrichtung in Form eines Brandmelders 27, der bei Entnahme oder Betätigung einer der Notfalleinrichtungen 2, 3, 4 betätigt wird oder selbständig einen Brand oder Rauchentwicklung detektieren kann. Der Brandmelder 27 kann beispielsweise ein Licht und/oder Tonsignal auslösen. Das Signal aus dem Brandmelder 27 kann in die Einrichtung derart integrierbar sein, dass sein Signal an die Fahrzeugsteuerung 15 übertragen wird. Entsprechend kann von einer oder mehrerer der Signalisierungseinrichtung 17, 20, 21 ein Auslösen des Brandmelders signalisiert werden.Finally shows 1 also a fire alarm device in the form of a fire alarm 27, which is actuated when one of the emergency devices 2, 3, 4 is removed or actuated, or can independently detect a fire or smoke development. The fire detector 27 can, for example, trigger a light and/or sound signal. The signal from the fire detector 27 can be integrated into the device in such a way that its signal is transmitted to the vehicle controller 15 . Accordingly, one or more of the signaling devices 17, 20, 21 can signal that the fire alarm has been triggered.

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  1. A device (1) for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, comprising:
    - at least one emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31);
    - at least one monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33);
    - a vehicle control unit (15) of the rail vehicle; and
    - a signal transmission device (12, 13, 14, 34, 35, 37), by way of which the monitoring device is coupled to the vehicle control unit and by which a signal can be transmitted from the monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33) to the vehicle control unit (15),
    characterized in that
    the monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33) is configured to monitor as to whether a cover or storage device for the emergency device is being/was actuated,
    the device comprises a signaling device (17, 20, 21), which is configured to signal whether the cover or storage device for the emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) is being/was actuated,
    the emergency device is an emergency hammer (2, 3), a fire extinguisher (4), a first aid kit, an emergency ladder, or a smoke or respirator mask (30, 31),
    the monitoring device is a switch or a sensor, and
    the emergency device can be located on-site in the rail vehicle, and
    the device comprising an image recording device (23, 24), which is assigned to the emergency device and which is configured to record an image or a video of the emergency device when this is being actuated or removed.
  2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one emergency device is determinable according to the kind thereof.
  3. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signaling device (17) is configured to output a signal to the driver of the rail vehicle.
  4. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signaling device (20) is configured to output a signal to a control center or an emergency alarm center.
  5. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device comprises a fire alarm unit (27), the signal of which is integratable into the device.
  6. A rail vehicle, comprising a device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7. A method for monitoring an emergency device in a rail vehicle, comprising:
    - monitoring at least one emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) by way of a monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33); and
    - transmitting a signal from the monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33) to a vehicle control unit (15) of the rail vehicle,
    characterized in that
    during the monitoring of the emergency device, a cover or storage device for the emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) is being monitored with respect to the actuation thereof,
    the signal is transmitted from the monitoring device (5, 7, 11, 32, 33) to the vehicle control unit (15) when the cover or storage device for the emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) is being actuated,
    a signal is transmitted from the vehicle control unit (15) to a signaling device (17, 20, 21),
    it is signaled that the cover or storage device for the emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) is being actuated,
    the emergency device being an emergency hammer (2, 3), a fire extinguisher (4), a first aid kit, an emergency ladder, or a smoke or respirator mask (30, 31), and
    the monitoring device being a switch or a sensor, and
    the emergency device being located on-site in the rail vehicle, and
    with an image recording device (23, 24), which is assigned to the emergency device an image or a video of the emergency device is recorded when this is being actuated or removed.
  8. The method according to claim 7, comprising:
    - signaling to a control center or an emergency alarm center that the emergency device (2, 3, 4, 30, 31) is being removed.
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