EP3303092A1 - Fastening device for fastening a sensor element to a rail, and axle-counting device - Google Patents

Fastening device for fastening a sensor element to a rail, and axle-counting device

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EP3303092A1
EP3303092A1 EP16724606.5A EP16724606A EP3303092A1 EP 3303092 A1 EP3303092 A1 EP 3303092A1 EP 16724606 A EP16724606 A EP 16724606A EP 3303092 A1 EP3303092 A1 EP 3303092A1
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Kassen Oldewurtel
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L1/00—Devices along the route controlled by interaction with the vehicle or train
    • B61L1/16—Devices for counting axles; Devices for counting vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L1/00—Devices along the route controlled by interaction with the vehicle or train
    • B61L1/16—Devices for counting axles; Devices for counting vehicles
    • B61L1/169—Diagnosis
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
    • B61L1/00—Devices along the route controlled by interaction with the vehicle or train
    • B61L1/20—Safety arrangements for preventing or indicating malfunction of the device, e.g. by leakage current, by lightning
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B26/00—Tracks or track components not covered by any one of the preceding groups
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01B—PERMANENT WAY; PERMANENT-WAY TOOLS; MACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS
    • E01B29/00—Laying, rebuilding, or taking-up tracks; Tools or machines therefor
    • E01B29/32—Installing or removing track components, not covered by the preceding groups, e.g. sole-plates, rail anchors

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  • the invention relates to a fastening device for fastening a sensor element to a rail, wherein the fastening device has at least one clamping element for clamping the sensor element against the rail.
  • the invention also relates to an axle counting device with such a fastening device.
  • Sensor elements are used, for example, in axle counting devices in order to detect the number of passing axles of a train.
  • the sensor elements used for this purpose generally comprise a transmitting part and a receiving part, which are mounted on opposite sides of a rail.
  • the sensor elements can be screwed to the rail.
  • the disadvantage of this is that the rail must be provided with appropriate holes, which is very expensive.
  • the position of the sensor element is fixed and can only be changed with great effort. These disadvantages can be avoided by a clamping device.
  • the corresponding sensor element can be used flexibly, since the clamping device can be easily mounted at arbitrary locations of the rail.
  • a disadvantage of a clamping device is that it is susceptible to shocks, impacts and shocks, eg due to falling rocks. The axes of a passing train can then possibly no longer be detected by the sensor device. This is problematic because the sensor element can not detect whether it is mounted correctly or whether (due to damage of the clamping element) no correct positioning is given. This can lead to an incorrect assessment of the occupancy state of a track section, which however must be avoided for safety reasons.
  • the clamping element is provided with at least one conductor element, which extends over at least a vulnerable point of the clamping element and which is in the correctly mounted state of the sensor element part of a closed circuit, which is needed for the function of the sensor element and interrupts the circuit in the damaged state of the clamping element ,
  • the conductor element can be integrated in the clamping element or attached to the clamping element. Course, thickness and material and type of attachment of the conductor element in or on the clamping element are chosen so that in case of damage of the clamping element, the conductor element is severed. Since the conductor element according to the invention extends over a fracture-prone point (weakest point) of the clamping element, it is ensured that damage to the clamping element first takes place at this point and the conductor element is severed accordingly. In this way, damage to the clamping element can be detected easily and reliably and the sensor element held in the clamping element can be deactivated in the event of damage to the clamping element, so that no incorrect information due to malfunction of the sensor element (blindness of the sensor element) are processed. Preferably, the sensor element is automatically deactivated by severing the line element (see below).
  • the conductor element is preferably insulated against the rail. This avoids that the circuit is closed by the rail despite cracked conductor element.
  • the clamping element comprises a foot portion which engages in the mounted state of a rail of the rail rail, and at least one clamping portion which exerts pressure on the sensor element in the mounted state, wherein at least a part of the conductor element between the foot portion and the clamping portion extends, since the clamping element in this area is particularly vulnerable to breakage.
  • the clamping element has at least one receiving point for connecting the clamping element to the sensor element and a contact surface to the rail, wherein at least a part of the conductor element extends between the receiving point and the contact surface.
  • the sensor element is connected to the clamping element, for example via a screw or a locking connection, which is provided at the receiving point.
  • the receiving point is preferably arranged in the region of the clamping portion. Between the receiving point and the contact surface to the rail is a particularly vulnerable to breakage, therefore, the conductor element preferably extends in this area.
  • the clamping element has two clamping sections, each with a receiving point and a respective bearing surface to the rail.
  • one of the clamping sections for example, pressure on a transmitting part of the sensor element and the other clamping section exert pressure on a receiving part of the sensor element
  • the conductor element then preferably extends both between the first receiving point and the first contact surface and between the second receiving point and the second contact surface , Alternatively, two separate conductor elements may be provided.
  • a predetermined breaking point is provided between the receiving point and the contact surface.
  • the predetermined breaking point forms the weakest point of the clamping element. This is particularly advantageous if the clamping element has sensitive points at which the attachment of a conductor element is difficult.
  • the predetermined breaking point in this case forms a defined "fracture-prone spot".
  • the conductor element is designed as a wire or as a band-shaped conductor element, in particular as a foil conductor. It can also be provided that the conductor element is part of the wall of the clamping element, that is, that the wall of the clamping element (eg the surface of the clamping element) is partially electrically conductive. It is particularly advantageous if the conductor element is fastened over its entire length to the clamping element. In this way it can be avoided that, in the event of breakage of the clamping element, the conductor element is pulled out of the clamping element or detached from the clamping element. This ensures that the conductor element ruptures in case of damage, especially breakage, of the clamping element and the circuit of the conductor element is reliably interrupted.
  • the conductor element may for example be cast in the clamping element.
  • the conductor element may be glued to the clamping element, e.g. as a foil conductor.
  • the invention also relates to an axle counting device having a metering point which is supplied with power via a power supply circuit, an evaluation unit electrically connected to the metering point and a sensor element electrically connected to the metering point via at least one sensor circuit, the axle counting device having a fixing device as described above, and wherein the at least one conductor element is part of an electrical connection within the axle counting device, which is required for the function of the sensor element.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment of the axle counting device provides that the conductor element is part of the power supply circuit of the axle counting device, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element leads to an interruption of the power supply of the axle counting device.
  • the interruption of the power supply of the axle counting device is detected by means of the evaluation unit and the sensor circuit is deactivated.
  • the transmitting part of the sensor element is supplied with power from the axle counting point, so that switching off the power supply of the counting point automatically effects a deactivation of the sensor element.
  • the at least one conductor element is part of the at least one sensor circuit, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element leads to an interruption of the sensor circuit.
  • Fig. 1 shows a view of the fastening device according to the invention perpendicular to the rail direction, wherein the arranged within the clamping element conductor element is shown in dashed lines.
  • Fig. 2 shows the fastening device according to the invention of Figure 1 in a mounted on a rail state as a view parallel to the rail direction, wherein the clamping element is shown half transparent.
  • FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a fastening device according to the invention with a strip conductor as conductor element
  • FIG. 4 shows a circuit diagram for a first embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention, in which the conductor element is part of the power supply of the point of delivery. shows a circuit diagram for a second embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention, in which the conductor element is part of the sensor circuits.
  • the fastening device comprises a clamping element 1, which in the example shown has a foot section 2 and two clamping sections 3, 4.
  • the clamping element 1 is designed here as a rail claw, wherein each clamping section 3, 4 each comprises two clamping jaws 3a, 3b, which are pressed from opposite sides to the rail 5.
  • the foot section 2 engages in the mounted state a rail 6 of the rail 5 and connects the two jaws 3a, 3b of the respective clamping sections 3, 4th
  • the clamping element according to the invention is equipped with a conductor element 8, 8 '.
  • the conductor element 8 is formed as a wire and integrated in the clamping element (eg cast in).
  • Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a fastening device according to the invention with a clamping element, in which a band-shaped conductor element 8 ⁇ is provided as part of the surface of the clamping element ⁇ .
  • the circuit is interrupted by damaging the clamping element 1, so that the damage of the clamping element can be detected and the point of delivery can be marked as "faulty.”
  • it is prevented in this way that lead the data supplied to the "sensor element to a wrong evaluation of the occupancy state.
  • a conductor element 8, 8 ⁇ is provided in each clamping section 3, 4, wherein the conductor elements 8, 8 'of the various clamping sections 3, 4 parts of the same circuit or even parts of separate circuits may be.
  • An axle counting device is equipped with a fastening device described above and with a device which serves to detect an interruption of the circuit of the conductor element 8, 8 '.
  • an axle counting point 13 is powered by a power source 15 within a power supply circuit 15-13-15.
  • the transmitting part 7a and the receiving part 7b of the sensor element 7 are electrically connected via lines 12a, 12b to the metering point 13, so that two sensor circuits 13-7a-13 and 13-7b-13 are provided.
  • the axle counting point 13 is electrically connected to an evaluation unit 14, to which the axle counting point 13 transmits the determined counter information.
  • the break detection serving conductor elements 8, 8 'are part of the power supply circuit 15-13-15 of Achs drunk ifies 13. The caused by a fraction of one of the conductor elements 8, 8 y interruption is detected by the counting point 13 and as Interference information forwarded to the evaluation unit 14.
  • each conductor element 8, 8 ' is part of one of the sensor circuits 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13.
  • the current interruption in the sensor circuit 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13 caused by a break in one of the conductor elements 8, 8 ' is detected by the point of delivery and forwarded to the evaluation unit 14 as fault information.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening device for fastening a sensor element (7) to a rail (5), wherein the fastening device has at least one clamping element (1) for clamping the sensor element (7) against the rail (5). Said fastening device is characterized in that the clamping element (8) is provided with a conductor element (8), which extends at least over a point (9) of the clamping element (1) at risk of fracture and which is part of a closed electrical circuit in the correctly mounted state of the sensor element (7). In this way, reliable detection of the mounting state of the sensor element is enabled even if the clamping element is damaged.

Description

Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Sensorelements an einer Schiene und Achszählvorrichtung  Fastening device for fastening a sensor element to a rail and Achszählvorrichtung
Hintergrund der Erfindung Background of the invention
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Sensorelements an einer Schiene, wobei die Befestigungsvorrichtung mindestens ein Klemmelement zum Verklemmen des Sensorelements gegen die Schiene aufweist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Achszählvorrichtung mit einer solchen Befestigungsvorrichtung. Sensorelemente werden beispielsweise bei Achszählvorrichtungen eingesetzt, um die Anzahl der vorbeifahrenden Achsen eines Zuges zu detektie- ren. Die dazu verwendeten Sensorelemente umfassen i.A. ein Sendeteil und ein Empfangsteil, welche an gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer Schiene an- gebracht sind. Die Sensorelemente können mit der Schiene verschraubt werden. Nachteilig daran ist, dass die Schiene mit entsprechenden Bohrungen versehen werden muss, was sehr aufwändig ist. Darüber hinaus ist die Position des Sensorelements festgelegt und kann nur mit großem Aufwand geändert werden. Diese Nachteile können durch eine Klemmvorrichtung vermieden werden. Mittels einer Klemmvorrichtung kann das entsprechende Sensorelement flexibel eingesetzt werden, da die Klemmvorrichtung auf einfache Weise an beliebigen Stellen der Schiene montiert werden kann. Nachteilig an einer Klemmvorrichtung ist, dass sie anfällig für Erschütterungen, Schläge und Stöße, z.B. aufgrund von Steinschlag, ist. Die Achsen eines vorbeifahrenden Zuges können dann ev. von der Sensoreinrichtung nicht mehr detektieren werden. Dies ist problematisch, da das Sensorelement nicht erkennen kann, ob es korrekt montiert ist, oder ob (aufgrund einer Beschädigung des Klemmelements) keine korrekte Positionierung mehr gegeben ist. Dies kann zu einer falschen Bewertung des Belegungszustands eines Gleisabschnitts führen, was aus Sicherheitsgründen jedoch unbedingt zu vermeiden ist. The invention relates to a fastening device for fastening a sensor element to a rail, wherein the fastening device has at least one clamping element for clamping the sensor element against the rail. The invention also relates to an axle counting device with such a fastening device. Sensor elements are used, for example, in axle counting devices in order to detect the number of passing axles of a train. The sensor elements used for this purpose generally comprise a transmitting part and a receiving part, which are mounted on opposite sides of a rail. The sensor elements can be screwed to the rail. The disadvantage of this is that the rail must be provided with appropriate holes, which is very expensive. In addition, the position of the sensor element is fixed and can only be changed with great effort. These disadvantages can be avoided by a clamping device. By means of a clamping device, the corresponding sensor element can be used flexibly, since the clamping device can be easily mounted at arbitrary locations of the rail. A disadvantage of a clamping device is that it is susceptible to shocks, impacts and shocks, eg due to falling rocks. The axes of a passing train can then possibly no longer be detected by the sensor device. This is problematic because the sensor element can not detect whether it is mounted correctly or whether (due to damage of the clamping element) no correct positioning is given. This can lead to an incorrect assessment of the occupancy state of a track section, which however must be avoided for safety reasons.
Aufgabe der Erfindung Object of the invention
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Befestigungsvorrichtung für ein Sensorelement vorzuschlagen, das auch bei Beschädigung des Klemmelements eine zuverlässige Detektion des Montagezustands des Sensorelements erlaubt. It is an object of the invention to propose a fastening device for a sensor element, which allows reliable detection of the mounting state of the sensor element even if the clamping element is damaged.
Beschreibung der Erfindung Description of the invention
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch eine Befestigungsvorrichtung gemäß Patentanspruch 1. Erfindungsgemäß ist das Klemmelement mit mindestens einem Leiterelement versehen, welches zumindest über eine bruchgefährdete Stelle des Klemmelements verläuft und welches im korrekt montierten Zustand des Sensorelements Teil eines geschlossenen Stromkreises ist, der für die Funktion des Sensorelements benötigt wird und im beschädigten Zustand des Klemmelements den Stromkreis unterbricht. This object is achieved by a fastening device according to claim 1. According to the invention, the clamping element is provided with at least one conductor element, which extends over at least a vulnerable point of the clamping element and which is in the correctly mounted state of the sensor element part of a closed circuit, which is needed for the function of the sensor element and interrupts the circuit in the damaged state of the clamping element ,
Das Leiterelement kann im Klemmelement integriert oder am Klemmelement befestigt sein. Verlauf, Dicke und Material und Art der Befestigung des Leiterelements im oder am Klemmelement sind so gewählt, dass bei Beschädigung des Klemmelements das Leiterelement durchtrennt wird. Da das Leiterelement erfindungsgemäß über eine bruchgefährdete Stelle (schwächste Stelle) des Klemmelements verläuft, ist gewährleistet dass eine Beschädigung des Klemmelements zuerst an dieser Stelle stattfindet und das Leiterelement dementsprechend durchtrennt wird. Auf diese Weise kann eine Beschädigung des Klemmelements einfach und sicher detektiert werden und das im Klemmelement gehaltene Sensorelement kann im Falle einer Beschädigung des Klemmelements deaktiviert werden, so dass keine Fehlinformationen aufgrund einer Fehlfunktion des Sensorelements (Blindheit des Sensorelements) verarbeitet werden. Vorzugsweise wird das Sensorelement automatisch mit Durchtrennen des Leitungselements deaktiviert (s. u.). The conductor element can be integrated in the clamping element or attached to the clamping element. Course, thickness and material and type of attachment of the conductor element in or on the clamping element are chosen so that in case of damage of the clamping element, the conductor element is severed. Since the conductor element according to the invention extends over a fracture-prone point (weakest point) of the clamping element, it is ensured that damage to the clamping element first takes place at this point and the conductor element is severed accordingly. In this way, damage to the clamping element can be detected easily and reliably and the sensor element held in the clamping element can be deactivated in the event of damage to the clamping element, so that no incorrect information due to malfunction of the sensor element (blindness of the sensor element) are processed. Preferably, the sensor element is automatically deactivated by severing the line element (see below).
Das Leiterelement ist vorzugsweise gegen die Schiene isoliert. So kann vermieden werden, dass der Stromkreis trotz gerissenem Leiterelement durch die Schiene geschlossen wird. The conductor element is preferably insulated against the rail. This avoids that the circuit is closed by the rail despite cracked conductor element.
Vorzugsweise umfasst das Klemmelement einen Fußabschnitt, der im montierten Zustand einen Schienenfuß der Schiene untergreift, und mindestens einen Klemmabschnitt, welcher im montierten Zustand Druck auf das Sensorelement ausübt, wobei sich zumindest ein Teil des Leiterelements zwischen dem Fußabschnitt und dem Klemmabschnitt erstreckt, da das Klemmelement in diesem Bereich besonders bruchgefährdet ist. Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung weist das Klemmelement mindestens einen Aufnahmepunkt zur Verbindung des Klemmelements mit dem Sensorelement und eine Anlagefläche zur Schiene auf, wobei sich zumindest ein Teil des Leiterelements zwischen dem Aufnahmepunkt und der Anlagefläche erstreckt. Über den Aufnahmepunkt wird das Sensorelement mit dem Klemmelement verbunden, z.B. über eine Schraub- oder eine Rastverbindung, die am Aufnahmepunkt vorgesehen ist. Der Aufnahmepunkt ist vorzugsweise im Bereich des Klemmabschnitts angeordnet. Zwischen dem Aufnahmepunkt und der Anlagefläche zur Schiene befindet sich eine besonders bruchgefährdete Stelle, daher verläuft das Leiterelement bevorzugt in diesem Bereich. Preferably, the clamping element comprises a foot portion which engages in the mounted state of a rail of the rail rail, and at least one clamping portion which exerts pressure on the sensor element in the mounted state, wherein at least a part of the conductor element between the foot portion and the clamping portion extends, since the clamping element in this area is particularly vulnerable to breakage. In a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, the clamping element has at least one receiving point for connecting the clamping element to the sensor element and a contact surface to the rail, wherein at least a part of the conductor element extends between the receiving point and the contact surface. About the pickup point, the sensor element is connected to the clamping element, for example via a screw or a locking connection, which is provided at the receiving point. The receiving point is preferably arranged in the region of the clamping portion. Between the receiving point and the contact surface to the rail is a particularly vulnerable to breakage, therefore, the conductor element preferably extends in this area.
Vorzugsweise weist das Klemmelement zwei Klemmabschnitte mit je einem Aufnahmepunkt und je einer Auflagefläche zur Schiene auf. Auf diese Weise kann einer der Klemmabschnitte beispielsweise Druck auf ein Sendeteil des Sensorelements und der andere Klemmabschnitt Druck auf ein Empfangsteil des Sensorelements ausüben Das Leiterelement erstreckt sich dann vorzugsweise sowohl zwischen dem ersten Aufnahmepunkt und der ersten Anlagefläche als auch zwischen dem zweiten Aufnahmepunkt und der zweiten Anlagefläche. Alternativ hierzu können auch zwei separate Leiterelemente vorgesehen sein. Preferably, the clamping element has two clamping sections, each with a receiving point and a respective bearing surface to the rail. In this way, one of the clamping sections, for example, pressure on a transmitting part of the sensor element and the other clamping section exert pressure on a receiving part of the sensor element The conductor element then preferably extends both between the first receiving point and the first contact surface and between the second receiving point and the second contact surface , Alternatively, two separate conductor elements may be provided.
Bei einer speziellen Ausführungsform ist zwischen dem Aufnahmepunkt und der Anlagefläche eine Sollbruchstelle vorgesehen. Die Sollbruchstelle bildet den schwächsten Punkt des Klemmelements. Dies ist insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn das Klemmelement sensible Stellen aufweist, an der das Anbringen eines Leiterelements schwierig ist. Die Sollbruchstelle bildet in diesem Fall eine definierte„bruchgefährdete Stelle". In a specific embodiment, a predetermined breaking point is provided between the receiving point and the contact surface. The predetermined breaking point forms the weakest point of the clamping element. This is particularly advantageous if the clamping element has sensitive points at which the attachment of a conductor element is difficult. The predetermined breaking point in this case forms a defined "fracture-prone spot".
Vorzugsweise ist das Leiterelement als Draht oder als bandförmiges Leiterelement, insbesondere als Folienleiterbahn, ausgebildet. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Leiterelement Teil der Wandung des Klemmelements ist, dass also die Wandung des Klemmelements (z.B. die Oberfläche des Klemmelements) bereichsweise elektrisch leitend ausgebildet ist. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das Leiterelement über seine gesamte Länge an dem Klemmelement befestigt ist. Auf diese Weise kann vermieden werden, dass bei einem Bruch des Klemmelements das Leiterelement aus dem Klemmelement herausgezogen bzw. vom Klemmelement abgelöst wird. Somit wird sichergestellt, dass das Leiterelement bei Beschädigung, insbesondere bei Bruch, des Klemmelements reißt und der Stromkreis des Leiterelements zuverlässig unterbrochen wird. Preferably, the conductor element is designed as a wire or as a band-shaped conductor element, in particular as a foil conductor. It can also be provided that the conductor element is part of the wall of the clamping element, that is, that the wall of the clamping element (eg the surface of the clamping element) is partially electrically conductive. It is particularly advantageous if the conductor element is fastened over its entire length to the clamping element. In this way it can be avoided that, in the event of breakage of the clamping element, the conductor element is pulled out of the clamping element or detached from the clamping element. This ensures that the conductor element ruptures in case of damage, especially breakage, of the clamping element and the circuit of the conductor element is reliably interrupted.
Das Leiterelement kann beispielsweise im Klemmelement eingegossen sein. The conductor element may for example be cast in the clamping element.
Alternativ hierzu kann das Leiterelement auf dem Klemmelement aufgeklebt sein, z.B. als Folienleiterbahn. Alternatively, the conductor element may be glued to the clamping element, e.g. as a foil conductor.
Die Erfindung betrifft auch eine Achszählvorrichtung mit einem Zählpunkt, der über einen Stromversorgungskreis mit Strom versorgt wird, einer mit dem Zählpunkt elektrisch verbundenen Auswerteeinheit und einem über mindestens einen Sensorstromkreis mit dem Zählpunkt elektrisch verbundenen Sensorelement, wobei die Achszählvorrichtung eine oben beschriebene Befestigungsvorrichtung aufweist, und wobei das mindestens eine Leiterelement Teil einer elektrische Verbindung innerhalb der Achszählvorrichtung ist, welche für die Funktion des Sensorelements benötigt wird. The invention also relates to an axle counting device having a metering point which is supplied with power via a power supply circuit, an evaluation unit electrically connected to the metering point and a sensor element electrically connected to the metering point via at least one sensor circuit, the axle counting device having a fixing device as described above, and wherein the at least one conductor element is part of an electrical connection within the axle counting device, which is required for the function of the sensor element.
Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Achszählvorrichtung sieht vor, dass das Leiterelement Teil des Stromversorgungskreises der Achszählvorrichtung ist, so dass eine mechanische Beschädigung des Klemmelements zu einer Unterbrechung der Stromversorgung der Achszählvorrichtung führt. Die Unterbrechung der Stromversorgung der Achszählvorrichtung wird mittels der Auswerteeinheit detektiert und der Sensorstromkreis wird deaktiviert. Bei Unterbrechung des Stromkreises wird somit die Achszählvorrichtung automatisch abschaltet. Dadurch können optische Wartungsaufwände durch das Personal stark verringert werden. Vorzugsweise wird das Sendeteil des Sensorelements vom Achszählpunkt mit Strom versorgt, so dass eine Abschaltung der Stromversorgung des Zählpunkts automatisch eine Deaktivierung des Sensorelements bewirkt. A particularly preferred embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention provides that the conductor element is part of the power supply circuit of the axle counting device, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element leads to an interruption of the power supply of the axle counting device. The interruption of the power supply of the axle counting device is detected by means of the evaluation unit and the sensor circuit is deactivated. When interrupting the circuit thus the Achszählvorrichtung is automatically switched off. As a result, optical maintenance efforts by the staff can be greatly reduced. Preferably, the transmitting part of the sensor element is supplied with power from the axle counting point, so that switching off the power supply of the counting point automatically effects a deactivation of the sensor element.
Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Achszähl- Vorrichtung ist das mindestens eine Leiterelement Teil des mindestens einen Sensorstromkreises, so dass eine mechanische Beschädigung des Klemmelements zu einer Unterbrechung des Sensorstromkreises führt. In an alternative embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention, the at least one conductor element is part of the at least one sensor circuit, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element leads to an interruption of the sensor circuit.
Weitere Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung und der Zeichnung. Ebenso können die vorstehend genannten und die noch weiter ausgeführten Merkmale erfindungsgemäß jeweils einzeln für sich oder zu mehreren in beliebigen Kombinationen Verwendung finden. Die gezeigten und beschriebenen Ausführungsformen sind nicht als abschließende Aufzählung zu verstehen, sondern haben vielmehr beispielhaften Charakter für die Schilderung der Erfindung. Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description and the drawings. Likewise, according to the invention, the above-mentioned features and those which are still further developed can each be used individually for themselves or for a plurality of combinations of any kind. The embodiments shown and described are not to be understood as exhaustive enumeration, but rather have exemplary character for the description of the invention.
Detaillierte Beschreibung der Erfindung und Zeichnung Detailed description of the invention and drawing
Fig. 1 zeigt eine Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung senkrecht zur Schienenrichtung, wobei das innerhalb des Klemmelements angeordnete Leiterelement gestrichelt dargestellt ist. Fig. 1 shows a view of the fastening device according to the invention perpendicular to the rail direction, wherein the arranged within the clamping element conductor element is shown in dashed lines.
Fig. 2 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Befestigungsvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in einem an einer Schiene montiertem Zustand als Ansicht parallel zur Schienenrichtung, wobei das Klemmelement zur Hälfte transparent dargestellt ist; Fig. 2 shows the fastening device according to the invention of Figure 1 in a mounted on a rail state as a view parallel to the rail direction, wherein the clamping element is shown half transparent.
Fig. 3 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung mit einem Bandleiter als Leiterelement; 3 shows a perspective view of a fastening device according to the invention with a strip conductor as conductor element;
Fig. 4 zeigt einen Schaltplan für eine erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Achszählvorrichtung, bei der das Leiterelement Teil der Stromversorgung des Zählpunktes ist. zeigt einen Schaltplan für eine zweite Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Achszählvorrichtung, bei der das Leiterelement Teil der Sensorstromkreise ist. 4 shows a circuit diagram for a first embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention, in which the conductor element is part of the power supply of the point of delivery. shows a circuit diagram for a second embodiment of the axle counting device according to the invention, in which the conductor element is part of the sensor circuits.
Fig. 1 und 2 zeigen eine Seiten- bzw. eine Frontansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung mit einem darin befestigten Sensorelement 7. Das Sensorelement 7 umfasst ein Sendeteil 7a und ein Empfangsteil 7b, welche an gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer Schiene 5 angebracht sind. Die Befestigungsvorrichtung umfasst ein Klemmelement 1, welches im gezeigten Beispiel einen Fußabschnitt 2 und zwei Klemmabschnitten 3, 4 aufweist. Das Klemmelement 1 ist hier als Schienenklaue ausgebildet, wobei jeder Klemmabschnitt 3, 4 jeweils zwei Klemmbacken 3a, 3b umfasst, welche von gegenüberliegenden Seiten an die Schiene 5 angedrückt werden. Der Fußabschnitt 2 untergreift im montierten Zustand einen Schienenfuß 6 der Schiene 5 und verbindet die beiden Klemmbacken 3a, 3b der jeweiligen Klemmabschnitte 3, 4. 1 and 2 show a side and a front view of a fastening device according to the invention with a sensor element 7 mounted therein. The sensor element 7 comprises a transmitting part 7a and a receiving part 7b, which are attached to opposite sides of a rail 5. The fastening device comprises a clamping element 1, which in the example shown has a foot section 2 and two clamping sections 3, 4. The clamping element 1 is designed here as a rail claw, wherein each clamping section 3, 4 each comprises two clamping jaws 3a, 3b, which are pressed from opposite sides to the rail 5. The foot section 2 engages in the mounted state a rail 6 of the rail 5 and connects the two jaws 3a, 3b of the respective clamping sections 3, 4th
Um eine Beschädigung des Klemmelements 1, Γ (und damit einen Ausfall des darin befestigten Sensorelements 7) zu detektieren, ist das Klemmelement erfindungsgemäß mit einem Leiterelement 8, 8' ausgestattet. In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist das Leiterelement 8 als Draht ausgebildet und im Klemmelement integriert (z.B. eingegossen). Fig. 3 zeigt eine alternative Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung mit einem Klemmelement , bei welchem ein bandförmiges Leiterelement 8λ als Teil der Oberfläche des Klemmelements Γ vorgesehen ist. In order to detect a damage of the clamping element 1, Γ (and thus a failure of the sensor element 7 fixed therein), the clamping element according to the invention is equipped with a conductor element 8, 8 '. In Figures 1 and 2, the conductor element 8 is formed as a wire and integrated in the clamping element (eg cast in). Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a fastening device according to the invention with a clamping element, in which a band-shaped conductor element 8 λ is provided as part of the surface of the clamping element Γ.
Die Leiterelemente 8 und 8' bilden jeweils eine elektrische Verbindung innerhalb eines Stromkreises, durch den im Betrieb des Achszählpunktes Strom fließt. Durch eine Beschädigung des Klemmelements 1 wird der Stromkreis unterbrochen, so dass die Beschädigung des Klemmelements erkannt und der Zählpunkt als„faulty" gekennzeichnet werden kann. Bei Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung in einer Achszählvorrichtung wird auf diese Weise verhindert, dass die von einem„blin- den" Sensorelement gelieferten Daten zu einer falschen Bewertung des Belegungszustandes führen. The conductor elements 8 and 8 'each form an electrical connection within a circuit through which current flows during operation of the axle counting point. The circuit is interrupted by damaging the clamping element 1, so that the damage of the clamping element can be detected and the point of delivery can be marked as "faulty." When using the fastening device according to the invention in an axle counting device, it is prevented in this way that lead the data supplied to the "sensor element to a wrong evaluation of the occupancy state.
Vorzugsweise ist in jedem Klemmabschnitt 3, 4 ein Leiterelement 8, 8λ vorgesehen, wobei die Leiterelemente 8, 8' der verschiedenen Klemmabschnitte 3, 4 Teile desselben Stromkreises oder aber auch Teile von separate Stromkreisen sein können. Preferably, a conductor element 8, 8 λ is provided in each clamping section 3, 4, wherein the conductor elements 8, 8 'of the various clamping sections 3, 4 parts of the same circuit or even parts of separate circuits may be.
Um sicherzustellen, dass ein Bruch des Klemmelements 1 zum Durchtrennen des Leiterelements 8, 8' führt, ist das Leiterelement 8, 8λ erfindungsgemäße so im/am Klemmelement positioniert, dass es über eine bruchempfindliche Stelle 9 verläuft. Bei Befestigungsvorrichtungen wie sie in den Fig. 1-3 gezeigt sind befindet sich in der Regel eine besonders bruchempfindliche Stelle zwischen einem Aufnahmepunkt 10 des Klemmelements 1, der zur mechanischen Verbindung des Klemmelements 1 mit dem Sensorelement 7 dient, und einer Anlagefläche 11 des Klemmelements 1 an der Schiene 5. Entsprechend ist das Leiterelement 8, 8 zumindest in diesem Bereich angeordnet. Vorzugsweise erstreckt sich das Leiterelement 8, 8' jedoch über die gesamte Höhe und/oder Länge des Klemmelements, wie in den Fig. 1-3 gezeigt. To ensure that a fraction of the clamping element 1 for severing the conductor element 8, 8 'results in the conductor element 8, 8 λ according to the invention as in / on the clamping member positioned such that it extends over a fragile site. 9 In fastening devices as shown in FIGS. 1-3 is usually located a particularly fracture-sensitive point between a receiving point 10 of the clamping element 1, which serves for the mechanical connection of the clamping element 1 with the sensor element 7, and a contact surface 11 of the clamping element. 1 on the rail 5. Accordingly, the conductor element 8, 8 is arranged at least in this area. Preferably, however, the conductor element 8, 8 'extends over the entire height and / or length of the clamping element, as shown in Figs. 1-3.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Achszählvorrichtung ist mit einer oben beschriebenen Befestigungsvorrichtung und mit einer Einrichtung ausgestattet, die zur Detektion einer Unterbrechung des Stromkreises des Leiterelements 8, 8' dient. An axle counting device according to the invention is equipped with a fastening device described above and with a device which serves to detect an interruption of the circuit of the conductor element 8, 8 '.
Fig. 4 und 5 zeigen zwei verschiedene Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Achszählvorrichtung. Bei beiden Ausführungsformen wird ein Achszählpunkt 13 wird über eine Stromquelle 15 innerhalb eines Stromversorgungsstromkreises 15-13-15 mit Strom versorgt. Das Sendeteil 7a und das Empfangsteil 7b des Sensorelements 7 sind über Leitungen 12a, 12b mit dem Zählpunkt 13 elektrisch verbunden, so dass zwei Sensorstromkreise 13-7a-13 und 13-7b-13 vorgesehen sind. Der Achszählpunkt 13 ist elektrisch mit einer Auswerteeinheit 14 verbunden, an die der Achszählpunkt 13 die ermittelten Zählerinformationen übermittelt. Bei der in Fig. 4 gezeigten Ausführungsform sind die der Bruchdetektion dienenden Leiterelemente 8, 8' Teil des Stromversorgungskreises 15-13-15 des Achszählpunktes 13. Die durch einen Bruch eines der Leiterelemente 8, 8y hervorgerufene Stromunterbrechung wird vom Zählpunkt 13 detektiert und als Störinformation an die Auswerteeinheit 14 weitergeleitet. 4 and 5 show two different embodiments of the axle counting device according to the invention. In both embodiments, an axle counting point 13 is powered by a power source 15 within a power supply circuit 15-13-15. The transmitting part 7a and the receiving part 7b of the sensor element 7 are electrically connected via lines 12a, 12b to the metering point 13, so that two sensor circuits 13-7a-13 and 13-7b-13 are provided. The axle counting point 13 is electrically connected to an evaluation unit 14, to which the axle counting point 13 transmits the determined counter information. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the break detection serving conductor elements 8, 8 'are part of the power supply circuit 15-13-15 of Achszählpunktes 13. The caused by a fraction of one of the conductor elements 8, 8 y interruption is detected by the counting point 13 and as Interference information forwarded to the evaluation unit 14.
Bei der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist jedes Leiterelement 8, 8' Teil eines der Sensorstromkreise 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13. Die durch einen Bruch eines der Leiterelemente 8, 8' hervorgerufene Stromunterbrechung im Sensorstromkreis 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13 wird vom Zählpunkt detektiert und als Störinformation an die Auswerteeinheit 14 weitergeleitet. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, each conductor element 8, 8 'is part of one of the sensor circuits 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13. The current interruption in the sensor circuit 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13 caused by a break in one of the conductor elements 8, 8 'is detected by the point of delivery and forwarded to the evaluation unit 14 as fault information.
In beiden Fällen kann auf eine externe Schaltung zur Erkennung des Bruchs des Klemmelements verzichtet werden, da ein Durchtrennen des Leiterelements automatisch zu einer Unterbrechung des Stromversorgungskreises 15-13-15 oder eines der Sensorstromkreise 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13 führt. In both cases, can be dispensed with an external circuit for detecting the breakage of the clamping element, as a severing of the conductor element automatically leads to an interruption of the power supply circuit 15-13-15 or one of the sensor circuits 13-7a-13, 13-7b-13.
Bezu szeichenliste 1, Γ Klemmelement Symbol list 1, Γ Clamping element
2 Fußabschnitt  2 foot section
3, 4 Klemmabschnitte  3, 4 clamping sections
3a, 3b Klemmbacken  3a, 3b jaws
5 Schiene  5 rail
6 Schienenfuß  6 rail foot
7 Sensorelement  7 sensor element
7a Sendeteil des Sensorelements  7a transmitting part of the sensor element
7b Empfangsteil des Sensorelements 7b receiving part of the sensor element
, 8λ Leiterelement , 8 λ conductor element
bruchgefährdete Stelle  fracture risk site
10 Aufnahmepunkt zur Aufnahme des Sensorelements 10 pickup point for receiving the sensor element
11 Anlagefläche des Klemmelements an die Schiene11 contact surface of the clamping element to the rail
12 Leitungen des Sensorstromkreises 12 lines of the sensor circuit
13 Zählpunkt  13 point of delivery
14 Auswerteeinheit  14 evaluation unit
15 Stromversorgung des Achszählpunktes  15 Power supply of the axle counting point

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Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Sensorelements (7) an einer Schiene (5), wobei die Befestigungsvorrichtung mindestens ein Klemmelement (1; Γ) zum Verklemmen des Sensorelements (7) gegen die Schiene (5) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klemmelement (8; 8Λ) mit mindestens einem Leiterelement (8; 8X) versehen ist, welches sich zumindest über eine bruchgefährdete Stelle (9) des Klemmelements (1 ; Γ) erstreckt und welches im korrekt montierten Zustand des Sensorelements (7) Teil eines geschlossenen Stromkreises ist, der für die Funktion des Sensorelements benötigt wird, und im beschädigten Zustand des Klemmelements den Stromkreis unterbricht. Fastening device for fastening a sensor element (7) to a rail (5), wherein the fastening device has at least one clamping element (1; Γ) for clamping the sensor element (7) against the rail (5), characterized in that the clamping element (8; 8 is provided X) extending over at least a risk of fracture point (9) of the clamping element (1; 8 Λ) with at least one conductor element (8 extends Γ) and which (in the correctly mounted state of the sensor member 7) is part of a closed circuit , which is needed for the function of the sensor element, and interrupts the circuit in the damaged state of the clamping element.
2. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klemmelement (1; Γ) einen Fußabschnitt (2), der im montierten Zustand einen Schienenfuß (6) der Schiene (5) untergreift, und mindestens einen Klemmabschnitt (3, 4), welcher im montierten Zustand Druck auf das Sensorelement (7) ausübt, umfasst, wobei sich zumindest ein Teil des Leiterelements (8; 8') zwischen dem Fußabschnitt (2) und dem Klemmabschnitt (3, 4) erstreckt. 2. Fastening device according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamping element (1; Γ) a foot portion (2) which engages in the mounted state a rail foot (6) of the rail (5), and at least one clamping portion (3, 4), which in the mounted state exerts pressure on the sensor element (7), wherein at least part of the conductor element (8; 8 ') extends between the foot section (2) and the clamping section (3, 4).
3. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klemmelement (1; Γ) mindestens einen Aufnahmepunkt (10) zur Verbindung des Klemmelements mit dem Sensorelement (7) und eine Anlagefläche (11) zur Schiene (5) aufweist, wobei sich zumindest ein Teil des Leiterelements (8; 8Λ) zwischen dem Aufnahmepunkt (10) und der Anlagefläche (11) erstreckt. 3. Fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping element (1; Γ) at least one receiving point (10) for connection of the clamping element with the sensor element (7) and a contact surface (11) to the rail (5), wherein at least a part of the conductor element (8; 8 Λ ) extends between the receiving point (10) and the contact surface (11).
4. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen dem Aufnahmepunkt (10) und der Anlagefläche ( 11) eine Sollbruchstelle vorgesehen ist. 4. Fastening device according to claim 3, characterized in that between the receiving point (10) and the contact surface (11) is provided a predetermined breaking point.
5. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Leiterelement (8; 8') als Draht o- der als bandförmiges Leiterelement, insbesondere als Folienleiterbahn, ausgebildet ist. 5. Fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conductor element (8, 8 ') as a wire o- as a band-shaped conductor element, in particular as a foil conductor, is formed.
6. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Leiterelement (8; 8 ) über seine gesamte Länge an dem Klemmelement (1; Γ) befestigt ist. 6. Fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conductor element (8; 8) over its entire length to the clamping element (1; Γ) is fixed.
7. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Leiterelement (8) im Klemmelement (1) eingegossen ist. 7. Fastening device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the conductor element (8) in the clamping element (1) is cast.
8. Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Leiterelement (8Λ) auf dem Klemmelement (Γ) aufgeklebt ist. 8. Fastening device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the conductor element (8 Λ ) is glued to the clamping element (Γ).
9. Achszählvorrichtung mit einem Zählpunkt (13), der über einen 9. Achszählvorrichtung with a metering point (13), which has a
Stromversorgungskreis mit Strom versorgt wird, einer mit dem Zählpunkt (13) elektrisch verbundenen Auswerteeinheit (14) und einem über mindestens einen Sensorstromkreis mit dem Zählpunkt elektrisch verbundenen Sensorelement (7), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Achszählvorrichtung eine Befestigungsvorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche aufweist, wobei das mindestens eine Leiterelement (8; 8λ) Teil einer elektrische Verbindung innerhalb der Achszählvorrichtung ist, welche für die Funktion des Sensorelements (7) benötigt wird. Power supply circuit is supplied with power, an electrically connected to the metering point (13) evaluation unit (14) and a at least one sensor circuit to the metering point electrically connected sensor element (7), characterized in that the Achszählvorrichtung has a fastening device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one conductor element (8; 8 λ ) is part of an electrical connection within the axle counting device, which is required for the function of the sensor element (7).
10. Achszählvorrichtung nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Leiterelement (8; 8') Teil des Stromversorgungskreises der Achszählvorrichtung ist, so dass eine mechanische Beschädigung des Klemmelements (Γ ; Γ) zu einer Unterbrechung des Stromversor- gungskreises der Achszählvorrichtung führt. 10. Achszählvorrichtung according to claim 9, characterized in that the conductor element (8; 8 ') is part of the power supply circuit of Achszählvorrichtung, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element (Γ; Γ) leads to an interruption of the power supply circuit of Achszählvorrichtung.
11. Achszählvorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mindestens eine Leiterelement (8; 8X) Teil des mindestens einen Sensorstromkreises ist, so dass eine mechanische Beschädigung des Klemmelements (1; Γ) zu einer Unterbrechung des Sensor- Stromkreises führt. 11. Achszählvorrichtung according to claim 10, characterized in that the at least one conductor element (8; 8 X ) is part of the at least one sensor circuit, so that a mechanical damage of the clamping element (1; Γ) leads to an interruption of the sensor circuit.
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