EP3554914B1 - Transport device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a transport device. In particular, a rail-mounted transport device for transporting solid bodies of any kind is proposed, which can be used with particular preference for transporting rail vehicles, for example locomotives (hereinafter referred to as locomotives for short), trams, regional trains, track-laying machines and the like. When transporting rail vehicles with bogies, it is particularly advantageous that the wheel sets of a bogie of the rail vehicle can be picked up and fixed by a single transport device, so that it is possible, for example, to transport a rail vehicle with two bogies using only two transport devices according to the invention.

In the prior art, transport devices are known which can transport damaged rail vehicles. The transport devices, as they are, for example U.S. 3,638,582 are described, have two wheelsets, between which a receptacle for receiving the wheels of the wheelset of a locomotive is arranged. Thus, for a locomotive with two bogies, each bogie having, for example, two wheel sets, at least four transport devices must already be provided. Furthermore, for safety reasons, these transport devices can only be moved at low speeds of, for example, 10 km / h.

Furthermore, from the AT 516785 A1 a rail transport car known for the transport of rail vehicles. The trolley has a two-axle chassis with side cheeks, each of which has a support in the form of a recess for receiving the wheels of a wheel set of the rail vehicle to be transported. The support of the side cheeks on one side takes on one wheel of the wheelset with play in the longitudinal direction, while the support of the opposite side wall supports the other wheel of the wheelset in a stationary and rotatable manner. One support is a trough with two opposite jaw-like side surfaces designed in accordance with the wheel rim surfaces, which are spaced apart by a central circular arc surface. The other support is formed by a trough from which rollers protrude, on which the wheel rests in a stationary and rotatable manner.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a rail-bound transport device, a transport system and associated transport method with which the rail-bound transport of goods, in particular rail vehicles, is optimized. In particular, the transport should be less complex and at the same time safe with regard to avoiding derailments even at high transport speeds.

This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous further developments can be found in the dependent claims.

A transport device according to the invention can preferably be a rail car. For example, the transport device can be suitable for transporting or receiving at least one wheel set of a rail vehicle to be transported. The rail vehicles can include, for example, locomotives, trams, regional trains, track construction machines and the like. Furthermore, due to the mounting plate to be described in more detail, the transport device can also be suitable for the transport of any other volume body, such as, for example, containers, cars and other transport goods. In summary, the goods to be transported can thus include vehicles, containers and the like, the vehicles being particularly preferably rail vehicles.

The rail-mounted transport device has a frame which has at least two longitudinal support elements which are arranged at a distance from one another. In addition, the transport device at least two transport device wheel sets a, which are arranged on the longitudinal support elements.

A mounting plate is provided on the frame for receiving the goods to be transported, e.g. at least one wheel set of the rail vehicle to be transported. The mounting plate is mounted on the frame via or by means of three connecting sections or connecting areas.

The advantageous arrangement of the mounting plate described above, which is connected to the frame via the three connecting sections, makes it possible to provide a transport device that has optimal torsional flexibility, so that derailment of the transport device is reliably excluded even at high transport speeds and also when cornering can be and thus rail vehicles can be transported at increased speed. Since it is possible to safely drive through curve radii or the like, the transport device can also be moved over large distances in the loaded state at travel speeds of, for example, up to 60 to 100 km / h. The mounting plate also makes it possible to accommodate not just one set of wheels of a bogie, but for example two or all of the sets of wheels of a bogie, so that all of the sets of wheels of a bogie can be accommodated on a single transport device. In order to transport a rail vehicle, only two transport devices are therefore preferably required (one transport device per bogie), which considerably reduces or simplifies the transport effort. In the case of conventional devices and systems, however, several transport devices are necessary in order to receive and transport a bogie. Furthermore, the upper surface of the mounting plate also offers sufficient space to secure any other volume body on it safely and with little effort and to be able to transport it.

The longitudinal support elements can preferably be solid metal sheets or metal supports, which can be several centimeters thick. The longitudinal support elements are preferably relatively longer than they are wide and high.

The transport device wheel sets are preferably arranged in such a way that the transport device wheel sets are fixedly and rotatably attached to the frame. A transport device wheel set can in particular have a (wheel) axle and two wheels. The wheels can have a flange. In addition to the wheels and the axle, the transport device wheelset can also have a wheelset bearing, which can preferably be arranged in a housing, so that the axle can be rotatably mounted.

Furthermore, the frame can have one or more cross members which centrally connect the longitudinal carrier elements. In particular, the longitudinal members can be connected to one another in their middle (in the longitudinal direction) by means of the cross member (s). By connecting the longitudinal support elements in the middle, it is possible to achieve an advantageous torsional stiffness of the frame. The stiffness is not increased too much by the central positioning, so that the advantageous driving behavior of the transport device, in particular when cornering, can be supported or achieved. The cross members can advantageously be arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal member elements and be firmly connected to them, for example via a welded or riveted connection.

The crossbeams can very particularly preferably be arranged between the longitudinal carrier elements in such a way that the frame essentially forms an H-shape in plan view. This advantageous shape enables particularly advantageous torsional rigidity and thus optimized transport speeds and an increase in safety. In this context, reference should once again be made to the mounting plate according to the invention, which does not (significantly) reduce this torsional rigidity, so that, for example, particularly high cornering speeds can be achieved.

Furthermore, the mounting plate can be mounted on the frame by means of a maximum of three and particularly preferably by means of exactly three mutually spaced connecting sections (or the mounting plate can be connected to the frame by means of a maximum of three and particularly preferably by means of exactly three bearing points).

The first connecting section can preferably be arranged centrally on a first (longitudinal) side of the mounting plate. The second and the third connecting section can then be arranged on a second side of the mounting plate opposite the first side. Particularly preferably, the three connecting sections thus form a triangle in plan view. Very particularly preferably, the first connection section is located in the center of the longitudinal side of the mounting plate and the second and the third connection section are each to the right and left of the center of the opposite longitudinal side. The spanned triangle is very particularly preferably isosceles. The mounting plate can advantageously be mounted on the longitudinal support elements of the frame.

It has been shown that the above-described (three-point) mounting of the mounting plate has the technical advantage that the above-explained "torsion flexibility" of the frame or the transport trolley itself on which the mounting plate is arranged does not (significantly) impair becomes. In other words, the torsional flexibility of the frame is retained - which enables good cornering even at high speeds - and at the same time an entire bogie can be accommodated for goods with wheel axles (e.g. a locomotive). This makes the transport less expensive and with a high level of security; at least because fewer transport devices have to be used.

Furthermore, each connecting section can have a bearing point. Particularly preferably, each connecting section has exactly one bearing point. The term bearing point should in particular be as small an area as possible Area for making contact between the frame and the mounting plate or a section of this are understood. The size and shape of the bearing point is preferably based on the mechanical key figures. For example, this is intended to mean that appropriate dimensioning is to be provided, in particular depending on the weight load to be absorbed. The power transmission from the mounting plate to the frame can advantageously take place via a maximum of and particularly preferably via precisely three bearing points.

In other words, the preferred three-point mounting, as already described above, makes it possible to maintain the optimal softness or flexibility of the structure of the transport device, so that relatively high transport speeds and increased security against derailment can be achieved. When the mounting plate is attached to the frame, the torsional stiffness is not increased to such an extent that, particularly when cornering, a (slight) torsion of the frame would be prevented.

For each connection section, the connection section or the support element, together with a counter element (extension or pin) on the frame, can form a bearing point. A bearing point can have a protruding section or extension (extension of the frame or pin of the frame) and a support element which can be positioned on the extension and which is connected to the mounting plate. The positionable support element can comprise part of the connecting section of the mounting plate or (entirely) form this. The support element can have the bearing point.

A lower pin can preferably be provided which is assigned to the frame or is firmly connected to the frame at a mounting section (preferably welded). Furthermore, an upper pin (as an example of the positionable support element) can preferably be provided, which is fixedly arranged on the mounting plate or on an additional carrier of the mounting plate. Each of the particularly preferably exactly three bearing points has particularly preferred only one bearing point (for example in the form of the pin or a pin section). There are thus preferably three extensions of the frame (or protruding sections of the frame or pins of the frame) and three positionable support elements of the mounting plate (eg pins of the mounting plate) are provided.

For storage on the frame, the mounting plate can be placed with the bearing points or contact surfaces on the extensions of the frame. The dead weight and preferably also the shape of at least one bearing point holds the mounting plate securely in position on the frame, in particular in the predetermined x and y positions. Furthermore, guides can also be provided in the longitudinal support element at the bearing point, which guides or contribute to securing the mounting plate in the x and / or y direction.

A bearing point for the described transport device can thus be provided by providing a pair of pegs or a pair of protruding sections of the frame and the support plate. A first pin (extension of the frame) of the frame and a second pin (positionable support element) of the mounting plate are provided. Two of the three bearing points provided preferably have only one degree of freedom and the third bearing point is preferably a quasi-torque-free bearing, so that torques are (as good as) not transmitted via this bearing - but only transverse forces.

In other words, the bearing points can be divided into two bearing points with possible torque transmission and one bearing point that provides torque-free storage. The two bearing points, at which torque transmission is also possible, can be provided on one side of the longitudinal support element. On the opposite side of the longitudinal support element, the bearing point can be provided, which only enables torque-free storage. Thanks to this advantageous three-point mounting the softness of the frame is retained or not significantly reduced; even if the mounting plate is arranged on the frame.

The extension of the frame is advantageously welded to the longitudinal support element. The frame also advantageously has three extensions. Two of the forest sets have a flat bearing surface for contacting the support elements of the mounting plate, and a further extension has a bearing surface that can be convex or concave. The extension with the convex or concave bearing surface is arranged on a longitudinal support element which is opposite the longitudinal support element on which the extensions with the planar bearing surfaces are present.

More preferably, the contour of the bearing surface of the convex / concave extension corresponds to a segment of a circle. The support element of the mounting plate that can be positioned on the convex / concave extension has a corresponding convex / concave bearing surface (bearing point) so that the contact geometry of the support element with the corresponding extension allows a rotational movement.

As already stated, the transport device can preferably have three storage locations. Two bearing points, which are arranged on one side of a longitudinal support element, can be designed in such a way that a rotational movement around the respective bearing point is blocked, for example by providing side elements and using flat bearing surfaces that are arranged parallel to one another. The bearing point of the remaining connecting section can be arranged on the opposite longitudinal support element and configured in such a way that a rotational movement between the mounting plate and the frame is possible. Thus, the two bearing points which are arranged on one side of the longitudinal support element provide two bearings which only enable movement in one direction. The opposite bearing point, which is arranged on the opposite longitudinal support element, provides a bearing ready, which is designed such that a rotational movement between the frame and the mounting plate remains possible. The bearing point of the opposite longitudinal support element thus preferably only absorbs transverse forces.

The bearing surfaces between the pin pairs are preferably greased in order to further increase the softness of the connection. Thus, a lubricant or lubricant can advantageously be provided between the extension of the frame and the support element, which can be contacted via the bearing surfaces.

Two connecting sections or two of the positionable support elements of the mounting plate can each have a flat bearing surface. The connecting section, which is arranged on the opposite longitudinal support element, can have a concave / convex contact geometry or bearing surface in order to enable a rotational movement between the frame and the mounting plate and thus a torque-free mounting with respect to at least one axis (preferably with respect to an axis that is parallel to the axis of the transport device wheel sets).

In a further advantageous development, the mounting plate can be made up of several parts in order to enable a modular structure; For example, this can simplify the assembly or transport of the mounting plate. In addition, recesses for weight reduction can be provided on the mounting plate. In addition, the mounting plate can be arranged flat with the surfaces of the longitudinal elements.

The mounting plate can be designed or dimensioned in such a way that, for example, more than one wheel set of a rail vehicle to be transported can be accommodated on the transport device. The mounting plate can in particular be designed in such a way that two sets of wheels or an entire bogie with all of its sets of wheels of a rail vehicle to be transported can be accommodated in order to accommodate all sets of wheels a bogie with a single transport device. The dimensioning depends on the size of the locomotive to be transported and is preferably a length of at least 1 m and particularly preferably several meters. The same applies to the width of the mounting plate, the mounting plate preferably being less wide than it is long and thus particularly preferably having a rectangular shape. However, other shapes are possible as long as they allow for storage on the frame according to the invention and the inclusion of several sets of wheels of a rail vehicle to be transported.

The mounting plate can advantageously be a solid plate made of metallic material and at least one recess, preferably three circular recesses, can be provided in the center. The mounting plate can, however, advantageously also be a sandwich plate which has metallic and / or non-metallic materials.

Track-guiding elements, in particular rails (elements) for receiving a rail vehicle to be transported or goods that can be transported on rails (e.g. a container with wheels or goods on a rail-mounted carriage) can advantageously and preferably also be provided on the mounting plate. These rail elements are also referred to below as transport rails in order to enable a better differentiation from other rails or the tracks (the land-side infrastructure). The rail transport infrastructure specified on the landside, on which the transport device is moved, is referred to below in particular by the term “track (s)”. Track-guiding elements make it possible to accommodate the rail vehicle or goods to be transported on these elements on the mounting plate without the wheels or the like having to be dismantled. This further reduces the transport effort.

Particularly preferably, the track width (the distance between the transport rails) of the track-guiding elements or transport rails can be set / adjusted in order to differentiate the track width adapting transporting rail vehicles and being able to transport them without having to provide a separate mounting plate for each type of rail vehicle to be transported.

The transport rails for receiving the at least one wheel set of the rail vehicle or goods to be transported can be arranged in a detachable and / or movable or displaceable manner on the mounting plate, in particular via fastening elements. This enables the transport rails to be dismantled and / or the above-described adjustment of the track width of the transport rails, so that a flexible transport device can be provided with which different types of rail vehicles with different track widths can be transported. In other words, the transport rails for receiving the at least one wheel set of the rail vehicle to be transported can be provided on the mounting plate and the track width of the transport rails can be adjustable. The track width can be changed, for example, by loosening the transport rails in order to subsequently fasten them again at another point (for example by means of screws and / or clamping or tensioning means). Furthermore, a displacement system, for example comprising slide rails, can also be provided, which either has predetermined locking points or which has continuous fixing positions that can be slid to be approached. Adjusting the track width is therefore time-efficient and can be carried out with few additional tools.

For example, the transport rails can be releasably attached to fixing positions, for example snap-in bores, on the mounting plate. This means that the position of the transport rails on the mounting plate can be changed. As a result, on the one hand, the track width can be set and, on the other hand, the transport rails can be attached asymmetrically to the mounting plate with the same track width, so that special vehicles with an off-center center of gravity can also be transported. For example, one transport rail can be arranged in the area of the center of the mounting plate and the second transport rail in the edge area. The transport rails can extend advantageously between the transport wheel sets of the transport device.

Locking elements can be provided which can be arranged on the transport rails so that the movement of the rail vehicle or goods to be transported can be blocked. The locking elements can also be arranged displaceably along the transport rails and are preferably fixed via latching bores or clamping points on the transport rails and / or the mounting plate. In other words, locking elements can be provided for securing the wheel set of the rail vehicle to be transported in at least one direction of movement. A locking element preferably comprises an engagement element for engaging and locking into the locking bores or an analogous element for clamping the locking element at a desired position along the transport rail. Furthermore, the locking element can have a wheel clamping element which can be connected to a main body of the locking element in a longitudinally movable manner. The longitudinal position of the wheel clamping element can be adjusted via a thread in order to bring it into contact with the wheel of a rail vehicle to be transported. The wheel clamping element can have a wedge-shaped contact surface in order to be able to be brought into contact with the wheel in a form-fitting manner. These advantageous configurations make it possible to optimally secure the rail vehicle to be transported on the transport device.

The longitudinal support elements of the frame can also have recesses for receiving cross members (cross members). These cross members can be placed on the tracks so that a foundation that is independent of the track environment can be provided. In other words, a foundation that is independent of the track environment can be formed by placing cross members in the recesses, with lifting cylinders also being able to be attached to the cross members.

The recesses particularly preferably have a triangular shape. This has the advantage that the cross members to be picked up can easily be centered in the recesses. In this case, the recesses can particularly preferably each have a vertical surface and an inclined surface opposite, so that an optimal lifting of the mounting plate is possible when it is lifted via the lifting cylinder. By centering the crossbars in the triangular recesses (the crossbar rests against the vertical surface and is pressed against the vertical surface via the inclined surface), the center of gravity of the mounting plate to be lifted can always be placed in the center of the independent foundation.

The recesses allow an advantageous configuration comprising the cross members and the lifting cylinders for lifting the mounting plate to be formed independently of a crane, the track area or the like, so that the mounting plate or the transport device can be loaded independently of a large crane or the like / can be discharged.

In other words, each longitudinal support element can have two (lower) cutouts and the cutouts can be aligned in the vertical direction of the longitudinal support elements. The recesses can also be present on the undersides of the side members. The recesses are preferably arranged symmetrically with respect to the transverse axis of the longitudinal carrier element and preferably the recesses of the two longitudinal carrier elements are opposite each other in pairs, so that the cross members can be arranged perpendicular to the tracks.

The mounting plate can be raised via the preferred lifting cylinder so that the mounting plate can be raised in its position in relation to the rails (height); at least to the extent that the transport rails or the upper surface of the support plate are arranged above the wheel flanges of the transport device. As a result, a simple loading and unloading of the transport device can be achieved, for example Unloading from a raised ramp or the like. Be carried out without a crane. For example, the transport device can be moved up to the ramp in a corresponding method according to the invention, the cross members are inserted into the recesses, the lifting cylinders are attached to them and the mounting plate is raised to the level of the ramp by means of the lifting cylinder. The rail vehicle to be transported can then be driven onto the transport rails of the mounting plate and then the mounting plate is lowered onto the frame of the transport device. This is a fast and inexpensive loading / unloading procedure made possible by the transport device according to the invention.

An advantageous transport system for transporting rail vehicles and / or other transport goods is also proposed. The transport system has the transport device described; particularly preferably at least two or very particularly preferably exactly two if, for example, rail vehicles with two bogies are to be transported. In the transport system, at least one cross member is arranged in each of the recesses of the longitudinal beam elements across the tracks, and at least two lifting cylinders can be arranged on the cross members, with which the mounting plate can be raised relative to the rails. In other words, by placing cross members in the recesses of the longitudinal support elements, a foundation for the transport system that is independent of the track environment can be formed, with the mounting plate being able to be raised with respect to the tracks by means of lifting cylinders; at least until the transport rails are above the flanges of the wheels of the transport device. As a result, the described, less complex loading and unloading of the transport system can be achieved.

The transport system can also advantageously have intermediate elements with transport rails for bridging the distances between two adjacent transport devices. An intermediate element can be fixed to the transport device, in particular via screw connections or other suitable fastening means on the side rail members. It is thus possible for the rail vehicle to be transported or other transport goods to roll along the transport rails; namely from a transport device to an adjacent or from an external ramp onto the transport device. In this way, loading and unloading of the transport devices can be achieved in a simple manner. For example, loading / unloading can thus be achieved independently of a crane. A particularly flexible system is thus provided. This flexibility is further increased by the adjustable transport rails.

An advantageous method for loading / unloading the described transport device can have the following steps: placing cross members in the recesses of the longitudinal beams on the tracks; Attaching the lifting cylinder (s) to the crossbars and lifting the mounting plate over the lifting cylinder; Mounting of intermediate elements with transport rails for bridging the distances between two adjacent transport devices; Loading or unloading of the transport devices via the transport rails. The method allows a less complex, time-efficient and safe loading and unloading of the transport system to be carried out.

In other words, an advantageous method for loading / unloading transport devices can have the following steps: Attaching intermediate elements between two adjacent transport devices, one plate of the intermediate elements being arranged above / above the wheel (s) of the transport device and transport rails on the plate are provided; Raising the mounting plates by at least one lifting cylinder until the rails of the mounting plate coincide with the rails of the intermediate elements. If the transport rails are not provided, the surfaces of the intermediate element and the mounting plate (s) can be moved to the same height.

The support plates can be raised using lifting cylinders so that the height of the support plate can be matched with the height of the intermediate elements. This makes it possible to roll the rail vehicle or goods to be transported over the neighboring transport devices. A fast and less complex loading and unloading of the transport system is thereby realized.

Furthermore, as has already been explained, cross members can be placed on the tracks in the recesses of the longitudinal support elements in order to lift the mounting plate. Lifting cylinders can be attached to the crossbars, which can lift the mounting plate in a vertical direction. The mounting plate is moved in the vertical direction along guides. These guides are preferably provided on the longitudinal support elements. More preferably, these guides are provided at the bearing points. The mounting plate can thus be guided along the guide via the support elements that can be placed on the extensions of the frame, the guide preferably running in the vertical direction; starting at the continuation of the frame. The guides thus preferably run in the vertical direction.

Advantageously, further (additional) recesses are provided in the longitudinal support elements of the frame, which are designed to accommodate a blocking element. These further recesses allow the introduction of a blocking bar (for example a pipe or a hollow pipe), so that a blocking of a vertical downward movement of the mounting plate after the lifting of the mounting plate via the lifting cylinder is made possible by inserting the locking elements into the further recesses of the longitudinal support elements. This introduction of the blocking bars can also be part of the method according to the invention. This has the particular advantage that the transport device can be provided with a raised mounting plate, wherein the cross members and the lifting cylinders can be removed and used, for example, for lifting the adjacent transport device.

The further recesses of the longitudinal carrier elements are preferably arranged in such a way that blocking elements (blocking rods or tubes) can be guided through the further recess of a longitudinal carrier element until the recess of the opposite longitudinal carrier element is reached, so that the blocking element via the contacting or receptacle on two longitudinal carrier elements can be connected to the frame.

Furthermore, in other words, it should be pointed out once again that the transport device can have a frame which can comprise at least two longitudinal support elements which can be arranged at a distance from one another in the transverse direction. In other words, the longitudinal support elements can be arranged in such a way that they are arranged parallel to one another and parallel to railway tracks on which the transport device can be set up. The transverse distance between the two longitudinal support elements is preferably selected such that wheels of the wheel set of the transport device can be arranged between the longitudinal support elements and these wheels have the track width of the country in which the transport device is to be used. The wheels of the wheel set can also be arranged outside the longitudinal support elements, the transverse distance between the longitudinal support elements then having to be adapted accordingly to the specified track width. Furthermore, the frame can have at least one transverse support element, which can preferably be mounted perpendicular to and between the longitudinal support elements. It is also possible to arrange the cross member at an angle between the longitudinal members or to provide two crossing cross members. Particularly preferably, the frame can preferably have an H-shape in a plan view (without the mounted transport device wheel sets), so that optimum rigidity of the transport device, in particular with respect to twisting, can be ensured. The transport device wheel sets and the frame are preferably connected to one another and held in place only due to the weight of the frame and the shape of the recess.

The transport device can also be designed in such a way that the maximum track width that can be transported is a 1676 mm track width, as is used, for example, in India. About the adjustability of the transport rails on the mounting plate, it is possible to reduce the track width of the transport rails to such an extent that even z. B. Rail vehicles with 760 mm or 600 mm narrow gauge can be transported. Particularly preferably, the transport device can be transported or adjusted to at least the track widths of 1436 mm, 1520 mm, 1524 mm and 1688 mm, which are very widely used in Europe, Asia and Russia. The transport rails are arranged in fixing positions on the mounting plate, each fixing position comprising bores which can be brought into line with bores in the footplate of the transport rails. The fixing positions can be specified using holes in the mounting plate.

The wheels of the rail vehicle can preferably be set up on the transport rails on the mounting plate in such a way that a flange of the respective wheel can be in contact with an inner side edge or a (slight, ie a few centimeters or millimeters) predetermined distance between an outside of the flange and the inner side edge of the transport rail can be present.

The preferably two transport device wheel sets (more axles or wheel sets are possible) can be arranged on the longitudinal support elements at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction. The transport device wheel sets are preferably arranged on the longitudinal carrier elements in such a way that the two axes are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the longitudinal carrier elements. Furthermore, the transport device wheel sets can preferably be arranged on a respective end section (viewed in the longitudinal direction) of the longitudinal support elements.

The wheels of the transport device wheel sets of the transport device can preferably be arranged on the inside of the side rail elements, so that a very compact transport device can be offered that also offers optimal safety, since rotating elements, in particular the wheels, are positioned within the side rail elements.

A horizontal collar and two vertical profile pieces can protrude (from the outside), which can be arranged along the shape of a downwardly open rectangle. The collar and the profile pieces can be provided to accommodate a bearing housing of a transport device wheel set (wheel set bearing housing) within the volume they limit. Other configurations for supporting the wheelset bearing housing are conceivable. The assembly of the transport device wheel sets can thus be carried out particularly safely and with little installation effort, since the wheelset bearing housings, for example, can be pushed in between the vertical rails with relatively little complexity or the frame can be pushed / set down from above onto the transport device wheel sets or the wheelset bearing housings.

A spring element can be arranged between the (preferably horizontal) collar and the wheelset bearing housing that can have bearing play or spring travel in the Z direction, X direction and / or Y direction, so that vibrations and shocks can be dampened or the frame can be partially / elastically decoupled from vertical movements of the transport device wheel sets.

Furthermore, the transport device can have four crane eyes, which can each be arranged on a longitudinal end section of the longitudinal support elements and enable lifting and moving in particular of the frame by means of a crane or the like.

Furthermore, electrically conductive cross connections between the outer longitudinal ends of the longitudinal support elements, for. B. be arranged in the form of metallic cross struts. Preferably, these cross connections can be electrically conductively connected to the longitudinal support elements at the front and rear in the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal support elements, e.g. B. between the crane eyes. The arrangement of the electrical cross connections allows an induction loop release, e.g. B. at barriers, is made possible.

Furthermore, at least one elastic stopper element can be provided; Preferably, one can be arranged at each longitudinal end of a longitudinal support element, so that no damage occurs to the transport device when two transport devices or the like collide. The stopper element can preferably have an elastomer head to which a screw element or thread is attached, so that the stopper element can be screwed to the frame.

Furthermore, it should be noted at this point that the term longitudinal direction in this description is generally intended to denote the direction that shows in the direction of travel along the tracks / railroad tracks (on which the transport device can be set up), which is usually also called the X direction referred to as. The Y direction is referred to below as the transverse direction and is preferably the direction which is arranged perpendicular to the X direction in the same plane, ie the direction transverse to the railroad tracks. The Z-direction marks the vertical direction and points "up" with the positive axis. The terms "bottom" and "top" are also used. “Below” is intended to mean “pointing in the direction of the tracks”, “relatively closer to the tracks” or “arranged relatively further in the direction of smaller Z values”. In particular, "above" is intended to include the opposite of "below".

In summary, the invention thus enables the transport device according to the invention to be improved in particular with regard to its ability to move around curves compared to previously known devices and this ability to move around curves is also not significantly restricted by the support plate. The support plate enables the transport of different goods to be transported, for example vehicles, in particular rail vehicles, containers and any other solid. When transporting a rail vehicle with a bogie, all the wheels of the bogie can also be accommodated by a single transport device. By providing transport rails on the support plate, it is also possible to allow easy loading and unloading and also to accommodate bogies with different wheel set spacings.

Figur 1:

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht der Transportvorrichtung;

Figur 2:

zeigt eine Seitenansicht der Transportvorrichtung;

Figur 3:

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf die Transportvorrichtung;

Figur 4:

zeigt die Transportvorrichtung mit angeschlossenen Zwischenelementen;

Figur 5:

zeigt ein Zwischenelement in einer Detailansicht;

Figur 6A:

zeigt eine erste Ansicht eines Längsträgerelements;

Figur 6B:

zeigt eine Detailansicht eines Ausschnittes eines Längsträgerelementes;

Figur 6C:

zeigt eine weitere Ansicht eines Längsträgerelements;

Figur 6D:

zeigt eine Draufsicht auf den Rahmen;

Figur 6E:

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des Rahmens;

Figur 6F:

zeigt einen Fortsatz des Rahmens;

Figur 7A:

zeigt eine Detailansicht eines Auflagerelements der Aufstellplatte; und

Figur 7B:

zeigt eine Detailansicht eines weiteren Auflagerelements der Aufstellplatte.

The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.

Figure 1:

shows a perspective view of the transport device;

Figure 2:

shows a side view of the transport device;

Figure 3:

shows a plan view of the transport device;

Figure 4:

shows the transport device with connected intermediate elements;

Figure 5:

shows an intermediate element in a detailed view;

Figure 6A:

Figure 3 shows a first view of a side rail member;

Figure 6B:

shows a detailed view of a section of a longitudinal support element;

Figure 6C:

Figure 12 shows another view of a side rail member;

Figure 6D:

Figure 3 shows a plan view of the frame;

Figure 6E:

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the frame;

Figure 6F:

shows an extension of the frame;

Figure 7A:

shows a detailed view of a support element of the mounting plate; and

Figure 7B:

shows a detailed view of a further support element of the mounting plate.

In the following, various examples of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the figures. Identical or similar elements in the figures are denoted by the same reference symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to the examples described, but rather further comprises modifications of features of the examples described and combinations of features of different examples within the scope of the protective scope of the independent claims.

In Figure 1 a first view of the transport device 1 is shown. The transport device 1 is designed, for example, as a rail car. The rail car has a two-axle chassis with a frame 2 and can be moved along railroad tracks of the track or track GL. The transport device wheel sets 4a, 4b of the rail car have wheels RT which are suitable for standing on the tracks GL. For this purpose, the wheels RT each have a wheel flange SK, among other things. A mounting plate 40 is provided on the frame 2. The mounting plate 40 is connected to the frame 2 in a detachable manner.

The mounting uses three connecting sections with respective bearing points of the mounting plate 40. The first connecting section is arranged on a first side of the mounting plate 40. The second and third connecting sections are arranged on the opposite side of the mounting plate 40. This three "point" mounting makes it possible to obtain an advantageous torsional flexibility of the frame of the transport device 1. This is particularly advantageous for cornering, so that it is possible to move the loaded transport device 1 at an increased transport speed and at the same time to reduce the risk of derailment.

The mounting plate 40 is preferably a solid steel plate, which is preferably the one in the Figure 1 Has shown rectangular shape. It can have one or more recesses 42 in order to reduce the weight. A plurality of fixing bores 41 for fastening the transport rails TS are provided on both side areas (in the transverse direction) of the mounting plate 40. Since the mounting plate 40 is connected to the frame 2 by means of two connecting sections on one side and only to one connecting section on the opposite side, it is possible to establish an imaginary triangular connection between the connecting sections, which further and particularly optimally prevents the frame of the transport device 1 from twisting allows.

The longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b of the frame 2 are arranged parallel to one another, each longitudinal support element 3a, 3b having different recesses. A U-shaped recess (see also Figure 6E ) that open down is, is provided in the longitudinal support element 3a, 3b, which has the same or a larger diameter as the axis 4aa, 4ba of the transport device wheel sets 4a, 4b to be received in the recess. The wheel sets can thus be accommodated in a simple manner on the longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b.

The second longitudinal carrier element 3b is arranged laterally offset from the first longitudinal carrier element 3a, taking into account the maximum predetermined track width of the transport device. This has two positions for the transport device wheel sets 4a, 4b. Fixedly connected to an outer side of the longitudinal support element 3a, 3b, in each case at longitudinal end sections, a horizontal collar 12 is arranged, which is preferably fastened by a welded connection. Below the collar 12, two vertical profile pieces 13a, 13b are also firmly connected to the longitudinal end sections, preferably by means of a welded connection. These three aforementioned components form a rectangle that is open at the bottom (where the term “down” here means in the direction of the tracks), in which a wheel set bearing housing 14 of the transport device wheel sets 4a, 4b is received.

Lower recesses or cutouts 3b1, 3b2 are provided on the longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b to accommodate crossbars QT, which can be placed on the tracks GL so that a foundation independent of the track environment can be created by placing the crossbars QT in the lower cutouts 3b1, 3b2 can be formed. The mounting plate 40 can be raised with respect to the tracks GL by means of lifting cylinders; at least to the extent that the transport rails TS are arranged above the flanges SK of the wheels RT of the transport device.

To connect the longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b, one (preferably a single one is provided) or several transverse supports 2a are provided. The cross members 2a are firmly connected to the longitudinal members 3a, 3b and are preferably arranged orthogonally thereon. The cross members 2a are arranged in a central position of the longitudinal member 3a in the longitudinal direction and are preferably welded on.

The cross member 2 a can have support struts extending at an angle at both of its longitudinal ends, which support struts can contribute to increasing the mechanical strength of the frame 2.

Two parallel transport rails TS are provided on the mounting plate 40. These transport rails TS are preferably designed as stainless steel rails and are fixed on rods ST with a flat profile (for example flat iron) (alternatively, these can also be designed in one piece). The transport rails TS are preferably welded onto these rods ST in order to ensure a secure connection. These flat rods ST thus form the foot of the transport rails TS, via which attachment to the mounting plate 40 is made possible. Holes are provided on each foot. The foot bores FB have corresponding bores in the mounting plate 40. If the foot bores FB are brought into congruence with the bores in the mounting plate 40, the respective transport rail TS can be connected to the mounting plate 40. Connecting elements (for example pins and / or screws), which connect the transport rail TS to the mounting plate 40, can thus be inserted into the foot bores FB.

Four locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34 for clamping the wheels 50-53 of a rail vehicle to be transported are also provided on the transport rails TS. Blocking of the movement of the rail vehicle to be transported is thus possible via the locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34. The locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34 are arranged displaceably along the transport rails TS and can be fixed on the transport rails TS and / or the mounting plate 40 via snap-in bores. A locking element 31, 32, 33, 34 preferably comprises a clamping element K, which is connected to the main body H of the locking element 31, 32, 33, 34 in a longitudinally movable manner. The longitudinal position of the clamping element K can be adjusted via a threaded element G. In the variant shown, a screw is provided which is connected to the clamping element K at one end. By turning this screw, the clamping element K can be moved, to block wheels 50-53 of the rail vehicle to be transported. Each clamping element K also comprises a wedge section KA with an inclined contact surface which can be contacted with a wheel 50-53 of the rail vehicle (which is not shown) in order to block it. In addition, levers FH for fixing the position of the locking elements on the transport rail TS are provided on the locking element 31, 32, 33, 34.

The mounting plate 40 has different fixing positions P1-P3 (more or less than three positions are possible) at which the transport rails TS can be fixed. These fixing positions P1-P3 are formed by bores, the fixing bores 41, in the mounting plate 40. It is thus possible to pick up and transport rail vehicles with different track widths. The adjustability of the distance between the rails of the transport rails TS thus enables a wide variety of rail vehicles or other goods to be transported.

To transport a rail vehicle or another item of transport with wheels, the rail vehicle is placed on the mounting plate 40 so that the wheels 50-53 rest on the transport rails TS, as shown in FIG Figure 4 is shown. All of the wheels 50-53 of a bogie of the rail vehicle to be transported are received via the transport rails TS. A bogie has, for example, two sets of wheels. However, more than two sets of wheels can also be accommodated. The transport rails TS enable the rail vehicle to be transported to move so that the rail vehicle can travel over the rail car / transport device 1 on the transport rails TS during the loading or unloading process. So that a safe transport of the rail vehicle or another cargo is possible even more safely, locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34 are provided on the transport rails TS. The locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34 are fixed to the transport rails TS via fastening elements. Wheelsets of a rail vehicle rest on the transport rail and can be secured via the locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34 in such a way that a roller is blocked on the transport rails TS. The wheel sets or their wheels 50-53 of the rail vehicle are blocked in order to enable the rail vehicle to be transported.

In Figure 2 a side view of the transport device 1 is shown. The longitudinal support element 3b has two triangular lower recesses 3b1, 3b2 arranged symmetrically to the transverse axis for receiving transverse traverses QT. The recesses 3b1, 3b2 have a vertical V1 for contacting with the cross member QT. The longitudinal distance between the lower recesses 3b1, 3b2 and the position of the wheels 50-53 of the rail vehicle to be picked up can be kept as small as possible in order to keep the moments that occur when lifting the transport device 1 as small as possible.

In Figure 3 a plan view of the transport device 1 is shown. The transport rails TS are arranged parallel to the longitudinal beams 3a, 3b. The mounting plate 40 is supported and fixed on the frame 2 via the three connecting sections arranged at a distance from one another. The fastening via three bearing points LS arranged at a distance from one another and arranged in a triangle to one another enables the frame 2 to be warped so that the transport device 1 has a reduced tendency to derail, especially when cornering.

In Figure 4 the transport device 1 or part of a transport system is shown, with intermediate elements Z (see also Figure 5 ) are each connected at the end to the transport device 1 in order to enable the rail vehicle or goods to be transported to be passed over. This configuration can be used for loading and unloading the transport device 1.

QT cross members are provided on the tracks. Lifting cylinders (which are not visible between the Cross members QT and the mounting plate 40 are arranged) are provided in order to raise the support plate 40. By lifting the support plate 40, it is possible to raise the transport rails TS to the level of the transport rails TS of the intermediate element Z (such as Figure 4 shows over the wheel flanges SK). The transport rails TS of the mounting plate 40 and of the intermediate element Z can thus be arranged congruently in order to enable a smooth passage. The transport device 1 can then be loaded independently of loading systems, such as a crane, since the rail vehicles to be transported only have to be driven / rolled onto the transport device 1 via the transport rails TS. Further transport devices 1 can also be provided following the intermediate elements Z in order to form a transport system from at least two transport devices 1 and an intermediate element Z (not shown). At the end of the intermediate element Z or the transport system, for example, a ramp can be provided to enable the rail vehicle to be transported to be driven up / down.

In Figure 5 a detailed view of the intermediate element Z is shown. The intermediate element Z comprises further transport rails TS, which, like the transport rails TS of the transport device 1, can be arranged to be adjustable in order to adjust the track width. The vertical beams ZV are connected to a cross beam ZQ in order to form a further frame comprising at least two vertical beams ZV and a cross beam ZQ which holds the support plate ZA of the intermediate element Z. In order to reduce the weight of the structure, the support plate ZA can have two recesses, which can be arranged in the area of the center point of the support plate ZA. The TS transport rails can, for example, be attached via the ZF fixing holes.

In order to load a rail vehicle (such as a locomotive, for example) or other goods to be transported with the aid of the transport devices 1 according to the invention, the intermediate elements Z are preferably first provided between the transport devices 1. For this purpose, an intermediate element Z is im Connection area of the transport devices 1 is provided and connected to these via screw connections. Thus, an intermediate element Z is provided between two adjacent transport devices 1 for bridging the distances between the transport devices 1. The intermediate element Z has a support plate ZA which is arranged above the wheels RT of the transport device 1. Transport rails TS can be provided on the support plate ZA.

In the next step, the mounting plates 40 of the transport devices 1 are preferably raised by lifting cylinders until the transport rails TS of the mounting plate 40 coincide with the transport rails TS of the intermediate element Z in the direction of the lifting height (or, for example, if no transport rails are used or provided, both of them Plates 40, ZA are arranged correspondingly in height). It is then possible to load or unload the transport devices 1 via the transport rails TS.

Furthermore, the in Figure 4 Round tubes shown as blocking bars BB are inserted into the frame to allow a vertical downward movement of the mounting plate 40 after the lifting of the mounting plate 40 via the lifting cylinder by inserting the blocking elements BB into the further recesses 3b3 of the longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b.

In Figure 6A a first detailed view of the longitudinal support element 3b is shown. The longitudinal support element 3b has a first assembly section L1 in the center, in which the frame extension (pin of the frame) can be provided. A bearing point LS with the mounting plate 40 can be formed on the assembly section L1 by providing the frame extensions (pegs of the frame). It is possible to mount the mounting plate 40 on the frame via these bearing points LS. The pin is advantageously inserted into the opening of the mounting section L1 to form the bearing point LS and welded to the longitudinal support element 3b. Part of the cone stands out from the surface of the longitudinal support element 3b and can thereby form the bearing point LS with the bearing surface.

In Figure 6B is a detailed view of the opening of the mounting portion L1 is shown. The characteristic contour of this opening preferably also corresponds to the contour of the frame extension which is inserted into the opening of the and welded to the longitudinal support element 3b. The opening has a concave top surface L1a. The bearing surface of the convex frame extension (convex frame pin) is connected to this upper L1a. This surface forms a bearing surface of the first bearing point including the first extension L1Z (first bearing pin), as is also the case in FIG Figure 6F is shown. The opening in the first mounting section L1 also has a vertical surface L1b and an inclined surface L1c and a horizontal lower surface L1d. This configuration of the contour of the opening in the first assembly section L1 of the longitudinal support element 3b makes it possible in an advantageous manner to place the frame extension in the longitudinal support element 3b and to weld it to the longitudinal support element 3b. The frame extension can advantageously be pushed through the opening of the first assembly section L1 until the surfaces on the outside of the longitudinal support element 3b are flat, whereupon the frame extension can be welded to the longitudinal support element 3b.

The in Figure 6A and Figure 6B The first assembly section L1 shown is the assembly section for receiving the first extension L1Z. Characteristic of this first extension L1Z, which is part of the first bearing point, is the convex bearing surface on the upper side of the extension (or also called the frame extension or frame pin). This convex bearing surface makes it possible to form a bearing point LS with a bearing surface Z1a (or bearing point) of the mounting plate (of the bearing element 40Z1 of the mounting plate 40), which has a concave bearing surface Z1a, in such a way that a rotational movement about a transverse axis of the transport device is possible remains. This bearing configuration thus releases a degree of freedom in order to enable a movement of the mounting plate 40 with respect to the frame 2. At the opposite longitudinal support element 3a, two spaced apart frame extensions are provided which can be contacted with the pins of the mounting plate 40 with a flat bearing surface (support element 40Z2 with a flat bearing surface Z1a). The support elements 40Z can be part of the receiving sections or form these. The mounting or support plate 40 is thus stored via three bearing points LS. As a result, the previously described connection softness can be supported or guaranteed.

In Figure 6C a further view of the longitudinal support element 3b is shown, the further recesses 3b3 being shown as circular openings in the longitudinal support element 3b. These are arranged symmetrically. The longitudinal support element 3b has a first contact area 2ab1 and a second contact area 2ab2 for making contact with, in this example, two transverse supports 2a. In these contact areas, the cross members 2a are preferably welded to the longitudinal member 3b. The cross members 2a (if two cross members 2a should be provided) are preferably arranged symmetrically about an axis of symmetry of the longitudinal carrier element 3b. In this regard, the opposite longitudinal support element 3a also has the same design. The first assembly section L1 for forming the first bearing point LS is again shown in the longitudinal support element 3b. To guide the mounting plate 40 via the support elements 40Z1, 40Z2, which are firmly connected to the mounting plate 40, a guide is provided in the longitudinal support element 3b and in the opposite longitudinal support element 3a. In Figure 6C this tour is shown. The guide L1F is provided in the area of the first assembly section L1 and runs from the opening of the assembly section L1 in the vertical direction of the longitudinal support element 3b. The guide surfaces of the guide L1F preferably run parallel to one another and allow the support elements 40Z of the mounting plate 40 to be inserted from top to bottom - this means that they can later be held in a form-fitting manner along the longitudinal and transverse directions of the transport device. All three bearing points LS preferably have such an optional guide L1F (in Figure 6E these are visible above the extensions L2Z, L3Z) and preferred therefore differ only with regard to the pegs or projections provided.

In Figure 6D a plan view of the frame 2 of the transport device 1 is shown. The longitudinal carrier elements 3a and 3b are arranged opposite one another and are connected to one another centrally via the cross members 2a. The cross members 2a are preferably welded to the longitudinal member elements 3a and 3b. The cross members 2a of the frame 2 are preferably designed as tubes with a rectangular cross section, the corners being rounded. In Figure 6D the second and the third bearing point LS are also shown. The second bearing point LS is arranged in the second assembly section L2 and the third bearing point LS is arranged in the third assembly section L3. These bearings LS each have an extension (second extension L2Z and third extension L3Z). This pin, also referred to as a frame extension, protrudes from the longitudinal support element 3a; namely in the direction of the opposite longitudinal support element 3b. The second frame extension L2Z and the third frame extension L3Z each have a bearing surface that is designed as a flat surface. The flat bearing surfaces of the second support element 40Z2 of the mounting plate 40 can be arranged on this flat surface. The planar bearing surfaces make it possible to provide a bearing that does not allow (prevent) a rotational movement about a longitudinal axis of the pin. It is thus possible to absorb moments at the two bearing points LS, which are shown in the second and third assembly sections L2, L3. The second extension L2Z and the third extension L3Z are preferably designed as rectangular or square pins which are inserted into the longitudinal support element 3a, into the openings provided, and welded to the longitudinal support element 3a.

In Figure 6E a perspective view of the frame 2 is shown again, the two cross members 2a connecting the longitudinal member elements 3a and 3b. In addition, the protruding frame extensions, specifically the second frame extension L2Z and the third frame extension L3Z, are visible. Additionally guide surfaces are also shown vertical to the second and third bearing extensions L2Z and L3Z, which run upwards, in the vertical direction, of the longitudinal support element 3a. The support elements of the mounting plate 40 can be introduced into the frame 2 via these guides, the support surfaces of the bearing points LS being provided to absorb the transverse forces in the direction of the tracks. The pin arranged on the opposite longitudinal support element 3b (namely the first frame extension L1Z) is shown in FIG Figure 6F shown. In contrast to the second and third frame extensions L2Z, L3Z, the first frame extension L1Z has a convex (but alternatively also a concave) bearing surface for mounting the mounting plate 40 free of moments. When mounting the mounting plate 40 on the frame 2, the transverse forces are thus absorbed via all three bearing points LS. The moments are only recorded via the second and third bearing points. Thus, a longitudinal member 3a is provided which has two frame extensions L2Z and L3Z, each of which has planar bearing surfaces, and a first frame extension L1Z is provided on the opposite longitudinal member element 3b, which has a concave / convex bearing surface. By releasing this degree of freedom of rotation on the opposite longitudinal support element 3b, it is possible to ensure the advantageous softness of the frame 2 described above. This also applies if the mounting plate 40 is provided on this frame 2 or in the guides of the bearing points LS of the frame 2.

In the Figures 7A and 7B the support elements 40Z1-2 or parts of the support elements of the mounting plate 40 are shown, which can form parts of the receiving section or can form this entirely. In Figure 7A the support element 40Z1 is shown with the concave bearing surface Z1a for making contact with the correspondingly shaped bearing surface in the first bearing point LS. The support element 40Z1 thus has a bearing surface which, together with the bearing surface of the first bearing extension L1Z of the frame 2, forms a concave / convex contact geometry, so that a movement along the longitudinal axis of the pin is made possible around which provide torque-free storage. The support element 40Z1 also has side surfaces Z1b and a rear connection area Z1c.

In Figure 7B the support element 40Z2 is shown as it is used for the second and third bearing points LS. The bearing surface Z2d is planar, with additional guide surfaces Z2a and Z2b for vertical guidance being provided on the sides. The support element 40Z2 can be provided on the mounting plate 40 via a rear connection area Z2c. The support elements are preferably connected directly to the mounting plate 40 or are arranged on optional longitudinal beams or additional beams 21, 22 which are firmly connected to the mounting plate 40. These carriers 21, 22 preferably run parallel to the longitudinal carrier elements 3a, 3b, as is the case Figures 1 and 3rd demonstrate. The three support elements 40Z1 and 40Z2 are furthermore preferably welded to these additional supports 21, 22 of the mounting plate 40.

In summary, it can be stated that the transport device 1 enables increased flexibility in the rail-bound transport of goods to be transported, in particular rail vehicles, since an increased travel speed is enabled while ensuring safety against derailment and, in addition, the loading, unloading and fastening of the goods to the transport device due to the Mounting plate is simplified.

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• Track GL
• Wheels RT of the transport device
• Wheel flange SK of a wheel RT
• Crossbars QT
• Transport rails TS
• Rods ST
• Foot hole FB
• Clamping element K
• Main body H
• Locking element lever FH
• Blocking bar BB
• Fixing position P1, P2, P3
• Vertical surface V1 of the lower recess
• Storage location LS
• vertical face L1b
• horizontal lower surface L1d
• inclined surface L1c
• Support element 40Z1, 40Z2
• first extension L1Z (first frame extension)
• second extension L2Z (second frame extension)
• third extension L3Z (third frame extension)
• Bearing surface Z1a of a pin of the side member of the mounting plate (concave
• Storage area)
• Leadership L1F
• rear connection area Z1c
• Side surfaces Z1b
• Storage area Z2d
• Guide surfaces Z2a, Z2b
• rear connection area Z2c
• Transport device 1
• horizontal collar 12
• vertical profile pieces 13a, 13b
• Wheelset bearing housing 14
• Frame 2
• Cross member from frame 2a
• first contact area 2ab1 and a second contact area 2ab2
• Longitudinal support elements 3a, 3b
• lower recesses 3b1, 3b2
• further recesses 3b3
• Transport device wheelsets 4a, 4b
• Axis 4aa, 4ba of the transport device wheel sets 4a, 4b
• Additional carrier 21, 22
• Locking elements 31, 32, 33, 34
• Support plate 40
• three mounting sections L1, L2, L3
• Fixing holes 41
• Recess 42
• Wheels 50-53 of a rail vehicle to be transported
• Intermediate element Z
• vertical beam ZV
• Crossbar ZQ
• Fixing holes ZF

Claims (16)

1. A transport device for transporting transport goods on rails, comprising

   - a frame (2) having at least two longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b) spaced apart from one another,

   - at least two transport device wheelsets (4a, 4b) arranged at the longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b), and

   - a mounting plate (40) detachably arranged on said frame for receiving the transport goods, wherein
   said mounting plate (40) has three connecting portions by means of which said mounting plate (40) is mounted on said frame (2).
2. The transport device according to claim 1, wherein said mounting plate (40) is mounted on said frame (2) by means of three connecting portions spaced apart from one another, and the first connecting portion is arranged on a first side of said mounting plate (40) and the second and third connecting portions are arranged on a second side of said mounting plate (40) opposite to the first side.
3. The transport device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each connecting portion has at least one positionable bearing element (40Z1, 40Z2) and force is transmitted from said mounting plate (40) to said frame (2) via bearing points of said bearing elements (40Z1, 40Z2).
4. The transport device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a bearing point (LS) between said frame (2) and said mounting plate (40) includes at least one extension (L1Z, L2Z, L3Z) of said frame (2) as well as a bearing element (40Z1, 40Z2) which can be detachably positioned on said extension (L1Z, L2Z, L3Z).
5. The transport device according to claim 4, wherein at least one first support element (40Z1) having a concave or convex bearing surface (Z1a) and at least one second support element (40Z2) having a planar bearing surface (Z2a) are provided, and wherein said extensions (L1Z-L3Z) of said frame (2) have correspondingly shaped bearing surfaces.
6. The transport device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said mounting plate (40) is mounted in a torque-free manner at at least one bearing point (LS).
7. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein track-guiding elements, in particular rails for receiving a rail vehicle to be transported, are provided on said mounting plate (40).
8. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein transport rails (TS) for receiving at least one wheelset of a rail vehicle to be transported are arranged on said mounting plate (40) and a track gauge of said transport rails (TS) is adjustable.
9. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein locking elements (31, 32, 33, 34) are provided which can be arranged on said transport rails (TS) in at least one movement direction to secure the transport goods, in particular the wheelset of the rail vehicle to be transported.
10. The transport device according to the preceding claim 9, wherein said locking elements (31, 32, 33, 34) are arranged displaceably along said transport rails (TS) and are preferably lockable via engagement bores on said transport rails (TS).
11. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein said frame (2) includes one or more cross members (2a) centrally connecting said longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b).
12. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein a cross member (2a) is arranged between said longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b) in such a way that said frame (2) forms an H-shape in plan view.
13. The transport device according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein said mounting plate (40) is dimensioned such that at least two wheelsets or a bogie of a rail vehicle to be transported can be set up on said mounting plate (40).
14. The transport device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b) have recesses (3b1, 3b2) for receiving cross members (QT), and wherein in particular each longitudinal support element (3a, 3b) has two recesses (3b1, 3b2).
15. A transport system for transporting transport goods with one and preferably at least two transport devices according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one traverse member (QT) is arranged transversely to the tracks (GL) in each one of the recesses (3b1, 3b2) of said longitudinal support elements (3a, 3b), and at least two lifting cylinders, with which said mounting plate (40) can be lifted with respect to the tracks (GL), are arrangeable on the traverse members.
16. A method for handling transport goods with transport devices according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by the steps of

    - mounting at least one intermediate element (Z) between two adjacent transport devices for bridging the distances between said transport devices, said intermediate element (Z) including a bearing plate (ZA), which is arranged above the wheels (RT) of the transport device and on which transport rails (TS) are provided; and

    - lifting said mounting plate (40) by means of lifting cylinders until the transport rails (TS) of said mounting plate (40) match with the transport rails (TS) of said intermediate element (Z) or the surfaces of said mounting plate (40) and said bearing plate (ZA) in the direction of the lifting height.

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