EP3574968B1 - Rail system for a fairground ride, in particular for a rollercoaster or suspended ride - Google Patents

Rail system for a fairground ride, in particular for a rollercoaster or suspended ride Download PDF

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EP3574968B1
EP3574968B1 EP19181056.3A EP19181056A EP3574968B1 EP 3574968 B1 EP3574968 B1 EP 3574968B1 EP 19181056 A EP19181056 A EP 19181056A EP 3574968 B1 EP3574968 B1 EP 3574968B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the invention relates to a track system for rides with framework-like track elements according to the preamble of patent claim 1 and a ride, preferably a roller coaster or a monorail, with a track system according to the invention.
  • Such a track system for a roller coaster as a ride with truss-like track elements is from EP 2 156 870 B1 known and excerpts in figure 6 shown and shows two interconnected track elements 1 of a track system 10.
  • Each track element 1 consists of a three-chord system with tubular tracks 2 and 3 running parallel to one another as the first and second chord elements, as well as the third chord element arranged in a triangular constellation with these tracks and designed as a tension or compression element 4, which , these tracks 2 and 3 and this Tension element 4 are connected in sections to form track sections 1.1 to 1.7 by means of traverses 5 and 5.1 and cross braces 6 and 6.1.
  • the traverses 5 and 5.1 connect the two tracks 2 and 3 as spacers and form a first reinforcement level A1 with them, while two cross braces 6 and 6.1 each connect the tracks 2 and 3 to the tension element 4, forming a second and third reinforcement level A2 and A3 .
  • the traverses 5.1 differ from the traverses 5 in that the traverses 5.1 with the associated transverse struts 6.1 are provided with a prop connection 9 having a prop head 9.1.
  • the track elements 1 are connected to vertical supports anchored in the subsoil via such a support head 9.1, so that the entire track system is carried by such supports.
  • Such supports can not only be vertical and load-bearing, but can be used for any support arrangement.
  • Such a support connection 9 is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, so that this surface element can be connected to a traverse 5.1 and the associated cross braces 6.1 on the contour side.
  • three diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 are provided for each track section 1.1 to 1.7, which lie in the first, second and third stiffening levels A1, A2 and A3 and these diagonally between the track sections 1.1 to 1.7 bridge.
  • the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 lying in the second and third stiffening planes A2 and A3 connect the ends of the traverse 5.1 connected to the tracks 2 and 3 to the ends of the adjacent cross struts 6 connected to the tension element 4, while the diagonal strut 7.0 lying in the first stiffening level A1 connects the end of the traverse 5.1 connected to the track 3 to the diagonally opposite end of the traverse 5, which forms a corner point with the track 2.
  • the individual track elements 1 are connected to one another both via flanges 4.11 and 4.12 arranged at the ends of the tension elements 4 by means of a screw connection and via welded connections of the tracks 2 and 3.
  • the invention is based on the object of developing a track system of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that increased fatigue strength is achieved with an increased number of load changes, or in which larger piece widths are possible, with the same or a different cross-section of the tracks to the tension element.
  • Such a track system for amusement rides with truss-like track elements which consist of at least one three-belt system and comprise tracks running next to one another as the first and second belt element and at least one further belt element, with the tracks and traverses connecting these tracks having a first bracing level and each of one track and the same with the at least third belt element connecting transverse struts, a second and a third stiffening level are formed, and to form track sections the traverses and transverse struts are arranged spaced apart, is characterized according to the invention in that at least one track section formed by adjacent traverses with associated transverse struts is designed with a stiffening element which spans the track section in such a way that the stiffening element forms a fourth stiffening level together with the further belt element of the track section.
  • This stiffening element can span the track section to form the fourth stiffening level in such a way that this fourth stiffening level does not have to run in the direction of the second and third stiffening levels within a track section, but can also be connected as desired to the traverses forming the track section with associated cross braces and to the further chord element .
  • the stiffening element is arranged in such a way that the track section spans diagonally.
  • the stiffening element is connected at one end to one traverse of the track section and at the other end in that connection area which connects the cross braces associated with the other traverse to the further belt element.
  • the stiffening element forming the fourth stiffening level is connected with its end opposite the traverse to the further belt element of the three-belt system or, when using a four-belt system, to one of the two further belt elements.
  • this end of the stiffening element it is also possible to connect this end of the stiffening element to one of the cross braces associated with the other cross member.
  • At least one traverse with associated Cross struts are connected to a support connection comprising a support head and that the stiffening element forming the fourth reinforcement level is connected to the support connection.
  • stiffening element forming the fourth stiffening plane is connected centrally to the traverse.
  • the at least one track section has a first and second stiffening strut, which at one end is centered on a traverse of the track section and at the other end spans the track section on the opposite traverse of the track section at the end of this traverse or on the one with this traverse connected cross braces are connected. This achieves a further reinforcement of the track element.
  • the at least one track section preferably has a third stiffening strut, which connects the two traverses of the track section in the middle.
  • At least one track section is formed in the first and/or second and/or third reinforcement plane with a respective diagonal strut spanning the track section.
  • the track elements consist of a four-chord system and comprise tracks running parallel to one another as the first and second chord elements and two further chord elements, with the fourth stiffening level being formed by means of a stiffening element which is attached at one end to the is connected to a traverse and at the other end spans the track section in such a way that the stiffening element forms a fourth stiffening level together with one of the other belt elements of the track section.
  • a fifth stiffening level could just as well be formed as a mirror image of this.
  • stiffening element is designed as a diagonal strut.
  • the support connection is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour when using a three-belt system or with a square contour when using a four-belt system, with the surface element being connected to the traverse and the two cross braces almost flush on the contour side.
  • the support connection is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, which is connected to the traverse and the two cross braces almost flush on the contour side.
  • the support head is preferably arranged on at least one belt element and is designed for connection to a support of the track system, preferably for a roller coaster or a suspension railway.
  • the track system according to the invention with the framework-like track elements is suitable for use in amusement rides, in particular for roller coasters or monorails, and can also be retrofitted to installations that are already in operation.
  • All triangle and square constructions described relate to theoretical, static corner points.
  • the theoretical/static nodes are/are shifted/rerouted due to the necessary clearances for the running gear or production-related free spaces (e.g. track 2 and 3, which act as belts, are offset from the nodes from A2 and A3 to A1.).
  • all struts could also be surface elements.
  • the framework-like track element 1 shown is part of a track system 10, which consists of track elements 1 connected to one another in this way and can be used for amusement rides, for example for a roller coaster or for a monorail.
  • FIG. 1 Schematic representation of a track element 1 consists of a three-belt system with a first and second belt element as tracks 2 and 3 and a further, i.e. third belt element 4.1, which serves as a tension or compression element depending on the loads that occur.
  • the three belt elements 2, 3 and 4.1 are curved and run side by side. In the case of straight stretches, the chord elements even run parallel to one another.
  • the two tracks 2 and 3 together with these tracks 2 and 3 connecting trusses 5 form a first bracing level A1.
  • the two tracks 2 and 3 are connected to the further belt element 4.1 by means of cross struts 6, with a traverse 5 and two cross struts 6 lying at defined intervals in a plane running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3 and in this way the track element 1 is divided into track sections Split 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, etc. form in the process the cross struts 6 connecting the track 3 to the further chord element 4.1 have a second stiffening plane A2 and the cross struts 6 connecting the track 2 to the further chord element 4.1 have a third stiffening plane A3.
  • a fourth stiffening level A4 is now formed by means of a stiffening element 7.3 designed as a diagonal strut, which in each case spans a track section (cf. figure 1 , track section 1.1) diagonally spanned.
  • a stiffening element 7.3 designed as a diagonal strut, which in each case spans a track section (cf. figure 1 , track section 1.1) diagonally spanned.
  • one end of such a diagonal strut 7.3 is connected to a traverse 5 forming the track section 1.1, while its other end is connected in the connection area of the cross struts 6 to the further chord element 4.1, i.e. directly to this further chord element 4.1 or to one of the two cross struts 6.
  • this diagonal strut 7.3 is connected centrally to the traverse 5, but it is also possible to connect the diagonal strut 7.3 to the traverse 5 outside the center.
  • This fourth reinforcement level A4 not only improves the dynamic load but also the static situation.
  • the other chord element 4.1 is loaded as a lower chord in tension and compression depending on the dynamics.
  • This stiffening element 7.3 can be designed as any element and can be connected to any connection points provided by the two traverses 5 forming a track section 1.1 to 1.4 with associated cross braces 6 and the further chord element 4.1 in the connection area of these cross struts 6 with this contribution chord element 4.1 will.
  • the track element 1 of Figure 2 corresponds to that of the prior art according to EP 2 156 870 B1 known and in figure 8 shown track element 1, but in accordance with figure 1 in addition, a fourth stiffening level A4 is realized by means of diagonal struts 7.3.
  • this track element includes 1 after figure 2 a three-belt system with a first and second belt element 2 and 3 designed as tracks 2 and 3 and with a third or further belt element 4.1 designed as a tension or pressure element.
  • the two parallel tracks 2 and 3 are connected to one another via traverses 5 or 5.1 to form the first stiffening level A1 and are each connected to the further chord element 4.1 by means of cross braces 6 or 6.1.
  • the track 3 together with the transverse struts 6 and the additional chord element 4.1 forms the second stiffening plane A2 and the track 2 together with the transverse struts 6 and the additional chord element 4.1 forms the third stiffening plane A3.
  • the ends of the other belt element 4.1 are formed with flanges 4.11 and 4.12, which are required to connect the track elements 1 to form a track system 10.
  • One traverse 5 or 5.1 and two crossbars 6 or 6.1 are arranged in a plane running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3 or the further belt element 4.1, so that track sections 1.1 to 1.7 are produced as a result.
  • the traverses 5.1 differ from the traverses 5 in that the traverses 5.1 with the associated transverse struts 6.1 are provided with a prop connection 9 having a prop head 9.1.
  • the track elements 1 are connected to vertical supports anchored in the ground, so that the entire track system of such supports is worn. Any support arrangement is also possible, e.g. for a monorail.
  • Such a support connection 9 is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, so that this surface element can be connected to a traverse 5.1 and the associated cross braces 6.1 on the contour side.
  • all track sections 1.1 to 1.7 are equipped with diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2, which are each connected at one end to the traverses 5 or 5.1 and at their other end, diagonally bridging the respective track section, to the further belt element 4.1 and there to the ends of the opposite ones Cross braces 6 form a corner point.
  • two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 are provided on both sides, which are connected to the further chord element 4.1 at the ends of the opposite transverse struts 6 of the track section 1.1 and 1.2.
  • a corresponding structure can also be seen on the traverse 5.1 of the track sections 1.6 and 1.7.
  • Two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 are also connected to the traverses 5 of the adjacent track sections 1.3 and 1.4, the adjacent track sections 1.4 and 1.5 and the adjacent track sections 1.5 and 1.6 and extend diagonally across the respective track section up to the respective opposite cross struts 6 corner point formed with the further belt element 4.1.
  • a diagonal strut 7.0 is provided, which diagonally bridges the track sections 1.1 to 1.5 and 1.7.
  • This diagonal brace 7.0 connects the corner formed by a traverse 5 or 5.1 with track 2 to the diagonally opposite end of the traverse 5 or 5.1, which forms a corner with track 3.
  • the two track sections 1.1 and 1.2 each have a track section 1.1 or 1.2 spanning diagonal strut 7.3 arranged as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4.
  • One end of these two diagonal struts 7.3 is preferably connected centrally to the traverse 5.1 and the other end runs towards the ends of the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 connected to the further chord element 4.1, where they are also connected to the further chord element 4.1.
  • FIG figure 2 Such a structure with a diagonal brace 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4 is shown in FIG figure 2 can also be seen in the adjacent track sections 1.6 and 1.7, where such a diagonal strut 7.3 is connected centrally to the traverse 5.1 connecting these two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 and diagonally bridge these track sections 1.6 and 1.7 towards the further belt element 4.1.
  • the track section 1.5 is also in accordance with figure 2 provided with such a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, which is also centrally connected to the traverse 5 connecting the two track sections 1.5 and 1.6 and diagonally bridges the track section 1.5 to the further belt element 4.1.
  • the track section 1.6 is designed with a first stiffening strut 8.1 and a second stiffening strut 8.2, so that these two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 run in the plane formed by the two tracks 2 and 3.
  • the two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 are each connected at one end to the traverse 5.1 and run towards one another in a V-shape, so that they can be connected centrally to the adjacent traverse 5.
  • the figure 5 shows two track elements 1 connected via flanges 4.11 and 4.12, whose track sections 1.6 and 1.7 or 1.1 and 1.2 structurally correspond to the track sections 1.1 and 1.2 according to FIG.
  • the two track sections 1.6. and 1.7 connecting traverse 5.1 as well as the associated cross braces 6.1 are formed with a support connection 9 having a support head 9.1.
  • Two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 and one diagonal strut 7.3 each are connected to this traverse 5.1 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4 and extend diagonally across the track section 1.6 and 1.7 to the end of the opposite transverse struts 6 with the further belt element 4.1 node.
  • the track sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the other track section 1 are constructed with a traverse 5.1 connecting them, which has a support base 9 with a support head 9.1; So correspond to those track sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the track element 1 after figure 2
  • figure 6 shows two track sections 1.1 and 1.2 connected via flanges 4.1 and 4.2 as a further exemplary embodiment.
  • the track section 1.1 of the track element 1 after figure 6 is identical to that track section 1.6 of track element 1 figure 2 constructed and also has two additional stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 in addition to the diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4. Furthermore, a first stiffening strut 8.1 and a second stiffening strut 8.2 are also provided on the track section 1.1 forming traverse 5.1 in the direction of the adjacent track section 1.2 in addition to a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4.
  • the adjoining track section 1.3 also has, in addition to the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2, a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, but a diagonal strut 7.0 is provided instead of the two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2.
  • the last two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 of the other track element 1 after figure 6 also have a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, with this diagonal strut 7.3 and the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 being connected to a traverse 5 at the end of the track element 1 or to a traverse 5 connecting the two track sections 1.6 and 1.7.
  • first and second stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 are each connected to the end of this traverse 5 towards track section 1.6, and likewise a first and second stiffening strut towards track section 1.6 8.1 and 8.2 each connected to the end of this traverse 5.
  • these two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 run in each of the two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 in a V-shape in the middle towards the opposite cross member 5.
  • the track section 1.7 has a third stiffening strut 8.3, which connects the two trusses 5 in the middle.
  • FIG 7 shows a track element 1 of a track system 10, which is constructed by means of a four-belt system.
  • This four-belt system consists of a first and second chord element, which form parallel tracks 2 and 3, and two further chord elements, ie a third and fourth chord element 4.1 and 4.2.
  • the two tracks 2 and 3 are spaced apart by means of traverses 5 and, together with them, form a first stiffening level A1.
  • the two further chord elements 4.1 and 4.2 are connected to the tracks 2 and 3 via transverse struts 6.2 and further transverse struts 6, forming a stiffening plane A0 parallel to the first stiffening plane A1.
  • the two other chord elements 4.1 and 4.2 each form, together with a track 3 or 2 and the associated cross braces 6, a second and third stiffening level A2 and A3.
  • the traverses 5, together with the cross braces 6 and 6.2, are spaced apart in planes running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3, so that the track element 1 is thereby divided into track sections 1.1 to 1.6.
  • the track sections 1.1 to 1.6 each have diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4 arranged in the stiffening planes A1, A2, A3 and A0.
  • a diagonal strut 7.3 is in the track section 1.1 as a stiffening element arranged and spanned diagonally this track section 1.1.
  • this diagonal strut 7.3 is connected at one end in the middle to a traverse 5 forming the track section 1.1 and is connected to the other end at the opposite connection region of the transverse struts 6 and 6.2 with the further belt element 4.2.
  • this diagonal strut 7.3 can be connected directly to the other chord element 4.1 or 4.2 or to a cross strut 6 or 6.2.
  • An eccentric connection of the diagonal strut 7.3 to the traverse 5 is also possible.
  • such a fourth stiffening level A4 can also be implemented in the other track sections 1.2 to 1.6 by means of a stiffening element 7.3.
  • the track sections 1.1 to 1.6 with stiffening struts 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 arranged in the first stiffening plane A1 can be figure 6 be reinforced.
  • the in the Figures 2 to 6 The diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 described and the stiffening struts 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 are connected in the manner to the traverses 5 or 5.1, the cross struts 6 or 6.1 and to the further chord element 4.1, as explained in the introduction EP 2 156 870 B1 is revealed. Therefore, reference is made to this patent specification in its entirety.
  • these diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 can be arranged in such a way that, starting from a traverse 5 or 5.1, they are not routed directly to the further chord element 4.1, but, for example, directly to a support connection 9 or on a cross brace 6 or 6.1 in the area of their connection points to the further belt element 4.1. Furthermore, it is also possible that these diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 cannot be connected to a traverse 5 or 5.1 but also centrally to a cross strut 6 or 6.1. ...

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gleissystem für Fahrgeschäfte mit fachwerkartigen Gleiselementen gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 sowie ein Fahrgeschäft, vorzugsweise eine Achterbahn oder eine Hängebahn mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Gleissystem.The invention relates to a track system for rides with framework-like track elements according to the preamble of patent claim 1 and a ride, preferably a roller coaster or a monorail, with a track system according to the invention.

Ein solches Gleissystem für eine Achterbahn als Fahrgeschäft mit fachwerkartigen Gleiselementen ist aus der EP 2 156 870 B1 bekannt und ausschnittsweise in Figur 6 dargestellt und zeigt zwei miteinander verbundene Gleiselemente 1 eines Gleissystems 10.Such a track system for a roller coaster as a ride with truss-like track elements is from EP 2 156 870 B1 known and excerpts in figure 6 shown and shows two interconnected track elements 1 of a track system 10.

Jedes Gleiselement 1 besteht aus einem Dreigurtsystem mit parallel zueinander verlaufenden rohrförmigen Gleisen 2 und 3 als erstes und zweites Gurtelement sowie zu diesen Gleisen in einer Dreieckskonstellation angeordneten und als Zug- oder Druckelement 4 ausgebildeten dritten Gurtelement, welches , wobei diese Gleise 2 und 3 sowie dieses Zugelement 4 abschnittsweise unter Bildung von Gleisabschnitten 1.1 bis 1.7 mittels Traversen 5 und 5.1 sowie Querstreben 6 und 6.1 verbunden sind. Die Traversen 5 und 5.1 verbinden als Abstandshalter die beiden Gleise 2 und 3 und bilden mit diesen eine erste Aussteifungsebene A1, während jeweils zwei Querstreben 6 und 6.1 unter Bildung einer zweiten und dritten Versteifungsebene A2 und A3 die Gleise 2 und 3 mit dem Zugelement 4 verbinden. Die Enden der Traversen 5 von 5.1 bilden zusammen mit den Gleisen 2 und 3 sowie den Enden der Querstreben 6 und 6.1 jeweils zwei Eckpunkte eines Dreiecks, dessen dritter Eckpunkt von den mit dem Zugelement 4 verbundenen Enden der Querstreben 6 und 6.1 gebildet wird.Each track element 1 consists of a three-chord system with tubular tracks 2 and 3 running parallel to one another as the first and second chord elements, as well as the third chord element arranged in a triangular constellation with these tracks and designed as a tension or compression element 4, which , these tracks 2 and 3 and this Tension element 4 are connected in sections to form track sections 1.1 to 1.7 by means of traverses 5 and 5.1 and cross braces 6 and 6.1. The traverses 5 and 5.1 connect the two tracks 2 and 3 as spacers and form a first reinforcement level A1 with them, while two cross braces 6 and 6.1 each connect the tracks 2 and 3 to the tension element 4, forming a second and third reinforcement level A2 and A3 . The ends of the traverses 5 of 5.1, together with the tracks 2 and 3 and the ends of the cross braces 6 and 6.1, each form two corners of a triangle, the third corner of which is formed by the ends of the cross braces 6 and 6.1 connected to the tension element 4.

Die Traversen 5.1 unterscheiden sich von den Traversen 5 dadurch, dass die Traversen 5.1 mit den zugehörigen Querstreben 6.1 mit einem einen Stützenkopf 9.1 aufweisenden Stützenanschluss 9 versehen sind. Über einen solchen Stützenkopf 9.1 werden die Gleiselemente 1 mit vertikalen im Untergrund verankerte Stützen verbunden, so dass das gesamte Gleissystem von solchen Stützen getragen wird. Solche Stützen können nicht nur vertikal und tragend ausgebildet sein, sondern können für eine beliebige Stützenanordnung verwendet werden.The traverses 5.1 differ from the traverses 5 in that the traverses 5.1 with the associated transverse struts 6.1 are provided with a prop connection 9 having a prop head 9.1. The track elements 1 are connected to vertical supports anchored in the subsoil via such a support head 9.1, so that the entire track system is carried by such supports. Such supports can not only be vertical and load-bearing, but can be used for any support arrangement.

Ein solcher Stützenanschluss 9 ist als Flächenelement mit einer dreiecksförmigen Kontur ausgebildet, so dass dieses Flächenelement konturseitig mit einer Traverse 5.1 sowie den zugehörigen Querstreben 6.1 verbunden werden kann.Such a support connection 9 is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, so that this surface element can be connected to a traverse 5.1 and the associated cross braces 6.1 on the contour side.

Zur Erhöhung der Stabilität und Steifigkeit des Gleissystems 10 sind für jeden Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bis 1.7 drei Diagonalstreben 7.0, 7.1 und 7.2 vorgesehen, welche in der ersten, zweiten und dritten Versteifungsebene A1, A2 und A3 liegen und diese jeweils zwischen den Gleisabschnitten 1.1 bis 1.7 diagonal überbrücken. Somit verbinden bspw. bei dem Gleisabschnitt 1.1 die beiden in der zweiten und dritten Versteifungsebene A2 und A3 liegenden Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 die mit den Gleisen 2 bzw. 3 verbundenen Enden der Traverse 5.1 mit den mit dem Zugelement 4 verbundenen Enden der benachbarten Querstreben 6, während die in der ersten Versteifungsebene A1 liegende Diagonalstrebe 7.0 das mit dem Gleis 3 verbundene Ende der Traverse 5.1 mit dem diagonal gegenüberliegenden Ende der Traverse 5, welche mit dem Gleis 2 einen Eckpunkt bildet, verbindet .To increase the stability and rigidity of the track system 10, three diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 are provided for each track section 1.1 to 1.7, which lie in the first, second and third stiffening levels A1, A2 and A3 and these diagonally between the track sections 1.1 to 1.7 bridge. Thus, for example, in the case of the track section 1.1, the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 lying in the second and third stiffening planes A2 and A3 connect the ends of the traverse 5.1 connected to the tracks 2 and 3 to the ends of the adjacent cross struts 6 connected to the tension element 4, while the diagonal strut 7.0 lying in the first stiffening level A1 connects the end of the traverse 5.1 connected to the track 3 to the diagonally opposite end of the traverse 5, which forms a corner point with the track 2.

Die einzelnen Gleiselemente 1 werden sowohl über an den Enden der Zugelemente 4 angeordnete Flansche 4.11 und 4.12 mittels einer Schraubverbindung als auch über Schweißverbindungen der Gleise 2 und 3 miteinander verbunden.The individual track elements 1 are connected to one another both via flanges 4.11 and 4.12 arranged at the ends of the tension elements 4 by means of a screw connection and via welded connections of the tracks 2 and 3.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Gleissystem der eingangs genannten Art derart weiterzubilden, dass eine erhöhte Dauerfestigkeit mit einer erhöhten Anzahl von Lastwechseln erreicht wird, bzw. bei welchem größere Stückweiten möglich sind, bei gleichem oder verändertem Querschnitt der Gleise zum Zugelement.The invention is based on the object of developing a track system of the type mentioned at the outset in such a way that increased fatigue strength is achieved with an increased number of load changes, or in which larger piece widths are possible, with the same or a different cross-section of the tracks to the tension element.

Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Gleissystem mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.This problem is solved by a track system with the features of patent claim 1.

Eine solches Gleissystem für Fahrgeschäfte mit fachwerkartigen Gleiselementen, welche aus wenigstens einem Dreigurtsystem bestehen und als erstes und zweites Gurtelement nebeneinander verlaufende Gleise und wenigstens ein weiteres Gurtelement umfassen, wobei durch die Gleise und diese Gleise verbindenden Traversen eine erste Aussteifungsebene sowie durch jeweils von einem Gleis und dasselbe mit dem wenigstens dritten Gurtelement verbindenden Querstreben eine zweite und eine dritte Aussteifungsebene gebildet sind, und zur Bildung von Gleisabschnitten die Traversen und Querstreben beabstandet angeordnet sind, zeichnet sich erfindungsgemäß dadurch aus, wenigstens ein von benachbarten Traversen mit zugehörigen Querstreben gebildeter Gleisabschnitt mit einem Versteifungselement ausgebildet ist, welches den Gleisabschnitt derart überspannt, dass das Versteifungselement zusammen mit dem weiteren Gurtelement des Gleisabschnittes eine vierte Versteifungsebene bildet.Such a track system for amusement rides with truss-like track elements, which consist of at least one three-belt system and comprise tracks running next to one another as the first and second belt element and at least one further belt element, with the tracks and traverses connecting these tracks having a first bracing level and each of one track and the same with the at least third belt element connecting transverse struts, a second and a third stiffening level are formed, and to form track sections the traverses and transverse struts are arranged spaced apart, is characterized according to the invention in that at least one track section formed by adjacent traverses with associated transverse struts is designed with a stiffening element which spans the track section in such a way that the stiffening element forms a fourth stiffening level together with the further belt element of the track section.

Mit einem solchen eine vierte Aussteifungsebene bildenden Versteifungselement wird eine erhöhte Dauerfestigkeit erreicht, so dass auch eine erhöhte Anzahl von Lastwechseln möglich ist.With such a stiffening element forming a fourth stiffening plane, an increased fatigue strength is achieved, so that an increased number of load changes is also possible.

Dieses Versteifungselement kann zur Bildung der vierten Aussteifungsebene den Gleisabschnitt derart überspannen, dass diese vierte Aussteifungsebene innerhalb eines Gleisabschnittes nicht in Richtung der zweiten und dritten Aussteifungsebene verlaufen muss, sondern auch an den den Gleisabschnitt bildenden Traversen mit zugehörigen Querstreben sowie an das weitere Gurtelement beliebig anbindbar ist.This stiffening element can span the track section to form the fourth stiffening level in such a way that this fourth stiffening level does not have to run in the direction of the second and third stiffening levels within a track section, but can also be connected as desired to the traverses forming the track section with associated cross braces and to the further chord element .

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es weiterbildungsgemäß, wenn das Versteifungselement derart angeordnet ist, dass der Gleisabschnitt diagonal überspannt.According to a further development, it is particularly advantageous if the stiffening element is arranged in such a way that the track section spans diagonally.

Weiterbildungsgemäß ist es vorgesehen, dass das Versteifungselement einenends an der einen Traverse des Gleisabschnittes und andernends in demjenigen Verbindungsbereich angebunden ist, der die der anderen Traverse zugehörigen Querstreben mit dem weiteren Gurtelement verbindet.According to a further development, it is provided that the stiffening element is connected at one end to one traverse of the track section and at the other end in that connection area which connects the cross braces associated with the other traverse to the further belt element.

Nach einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das die vierte Aussteifungsebene bildende Versteifungselement mit ihrem der Traverse gegenüberliegendem Ende mit dem weiteren Gurtelement des Dreigurtsystems oder bei Verwendung eines Viergurtsystems mit einem der beiden weiteren Gurtelemente verbunden. Alternativ ist es weiterbildungsgemäß auch möglich, dieses Ende des Versteifungselementes mit einer der der anderen Traverse zugehörigen Querstreben zu verbinden.According to a preferred development of the invention, the stiffening element forming the fourth stiffening level is connected with its end opposite the traverse to the further belt element of the three-belt system or, when using a four-belt system, to one of the two further belt elements. Alternatively, according to a further development, it is also possible to connect this end of the stiffening element to one of the cross braces associated with the other cross member.

Des Weiteren ist es nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, dass wenigstens eine Traverse mit zugehörigen Querstreben mit einem einen Stützenkopf umfassenden Stützenanschluss verbunden ist und dass das die vierte Aussteifungsebene bildende Versteifungselement mit dem Stützenanschluss verbunden ist.Furthermore, it is provided according to an advantageous embodiment that at least one traverse with associated Cross struts are connected to a support connection comprising a support head and that the stiffening element forming the fourth reinforcement level is connected to the support connection.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn das die vierte Versteifungsebene bildende Versteifungselement mittig mit der Traverse verbunden ist.It is particularly advantageous if the stiffening element forming the fourth stiffening plane is connected centrally to the traverse.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass der wenigstens eine Gleisabschnitt eine erste und zweite Versteifungsstrebe aufweist, welche einenends mittig an einer Traverse des Gleisabschnittes und andernends den Gleisabschnitt überspannend jeweils an der gegenüberliegenden Traverse des Gleisabschnittes endseitig an dieser Traverse oder an den mit dieser Traverse verbundenen Querstreben angebunden sind. Damit wird eine weitere Verstärkung des Gleiselementes erzielt. Vorzugsweise weist bei dieser Ausgestaltung der Erfindung der wenigstens eine Gleisabschnitt eine dritte Versteifungsstrebe auf, welche die beiden Traversen des Gleisabschnittes mittig verbindet.An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the at least one track section has a first and second stiffening strut, which at one end is centered on a traverse of the track section and at the other end spans the track section on the opposite traverse of the track section at the end of this traverse or on the one with this traverse connected cross braces are connected. This achieves a further reinforcement of the track element. In this embodiment of the invention, the at least one track section preferably has a third stiffening strut, which connects the two traverses of the track section in the middle.

Ferner ist nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung wenigstens ein Gleisabschnitt in der ersten und/oder zweiten und/oder dritten Versteifungsebene mit jeweils einer den Gleisabschnitt überspannenden Diagonalstrebe ausgebildet.Furthermore, according to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one track section is formed in the first and/or second and/or third reinforcement plane with a respective diagonal strut spanning the track section.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass die Gleiselemente aus einem Viergurtsystem bestehen und als erstes und zweites Gurtelement parallel zueinander verlaufende Gleise und zwei weitere Gurtelemente umfassen, wobei die vierte Aussteifungsebene mittels eines Versteifungselementes gebildet ist, welches einenends an der einen Traverse angebunden ist und andernends den Gleisabschnitt derart überspannt, dass das Versteifungselement zusammen mit einem der weiteren Gurtelemente des Gleisabschnittes eine vierte Versteifungsebene bildet. Genauso gut könnte spiegelbildlich hierzu eine fünfte Versteifungsebene ausgebildet werden.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the track elements consist of a four-chord system and comprise tracks running parallel to one another as the first and second chord elements and two further chord elements, with the fourth stiffening level being formed by means of a stiffening element which is attached at one end to the is connected to a traverse and at the other end spans the track section in such a way that the stiffening element forms a fourth stiffening level together with one of the other belt elements of the track section. A fifth stiffening level could just as well be formed as a mirror image of this.

Ein einfacher konstruktiver Aufbau ergibt sich dadurch, dass weiterbildungsgemäß das Versteifungselement als Diagonalstrebe ausgebildet ist.A simple structural design results from the fact that, according to a further development, the stiffening element is designed as a diagonal strut.

Des Weiteren ist nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung der Stützenanschluss als Flächenelement mit einer Dreieckskontur bei Verwendung eines Dreigurtsystems oder mit einer Viereckkontur bei Verwendung eines Viergurtsystems ausgebildet, wobei das Flächenelement mit der Traverse und den beiden Querstreben konturseitig nahezu flächenschlüssig verbunden ist.Furthermore, according to a further embodiment of the invention, the support connection is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour when using a three-belt system or with a square contour when using a four-belt system, with the surface element being connected to the traverse and the two cross braces almost flush on the contour side.

Dabei ist weiterbildungsgemäß der Stützenanschluss als Flächenelement mit einer Dreieckskontur ausgebildet, welches mit der Traverse und den beiden Querstreben konturseitig nahezu flächenschlüssig verbunden ist. Vorzugsweise ist der Stützenkopf an wenigstens einem Gurtelement angeordnet und zur Verbindung mit einer Stütze des Gleissystems, vorzugsweise für eine Achterbahn oder eine Hängebahn ausgebildet.According to a further development, the support connection is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, which is connected to the traverse and the two cross braces almost flush on the contour side. The support head is preferably arranged on at least one belt element and is designed for connection to a support of the track system, preferably for a roller coaster or a suspension railway.

Das erfindungsgemäße Gleissystem mit den fachwerkartigen Gleiselementen ist zur Verwendung für Fahrgeschäfte, insbesondere für Achterbahnen oder Hängebahnen geeignet und kann auch bei bereits in Betrieb befindlicher Anlagen nachgerüstet werden.The track system according to the invention with the framework-like track elements is suitable for use in amusement rides, in particular for roller coasters or monorails, and can also be retrofitted to installations that are already in operation.

Alle beschriebenen Dreieck-, Viereckkonstruktionen beziehen sich auf theoretische, statische Eckpunkte. Durch erforderliche Lichträume für das Fahrwerk oder produktionsbedingte Freiräume werden/sind die theoretischen/statischen Knotenpunkte versetzt/umgeleitet (Bsp. Gleis 2 und 3, welche als Gurte wirken, liegen versetzt zu den Knotenpunkten von A2 und A3 zu A1.). Alle Streben könnten Ersatzweise auch Flächenelemente sein.All triangle and square constructions described relate to theoretical, static corner points. The theoretical/static nodes are/are shifted/rerouted due to the necessary clearances for the running gear or production-related free spaces (e.g. track 2 and 3, which act as belts, are offset from the nodes from A2 and A3 to A1.). Alternatively, all struts could also be surface elements.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Figuren ausführlich beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine schematische Darstellung eines Gleiselementes als Dreigurtsystem gemäß der Erfindung,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Gleiselementes als Dreigurtsystem in einer konkreten Ausgestaltung gemäß der Erfindung,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Details A nach Figur 2 in einer Draufsicht auf die Gleise des Gleiselementes,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung des Details A nach Figur 2 in einer Seitenansicht,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausschnittes von zwei miteinander verbundenen Gleiselementen gemäß eines Ausführungsbeispiels der Erfindung,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausschnittes von zwei miteinander verbundenen Gleiselementen gemäß eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung,
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eine schematische und perspektivische Darstellung eines Gleiselementes als Viergurtsystem gemäß der Erfindung, und
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eine perspektivische Darstellung von zwei miteinander verbundenen Gleiselementen gemäß Stand der Technik.
The invention is described in detail below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Show it:
figure 1
a schematic representation of a track element as a three-belt system according to the invention,
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a perspective view of a track element as a three-belt system in a specific embodiment according to the invention,
figure 3
a perspective view of a detail A after figure 2 in a plan view of the tracks of the track element,
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a perspective view of detail A after figure 2 in a side view,
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a perspective view of a section of two interconnected track elements according to an embodiment of the invention,
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a perspective view of a section of two interconnected track elements according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention,
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a schematic and perspective representation of a track element as a four-belt system according to the invention, and
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a perspective view of two interconnected track elements according to the prior art.

Das in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte fachwerkartige Gleiselement 1 ist Teil eines Gleissystems 10, welches aus derart miteinander verbundenen Gleiselementen 1 besteht und für Fahrgeschäfte, bspw. für eine Achterbahn oder für eine Hängebahn verwendbar ist.That in the figures 1 and 2 The framework-like track element 1 shown is part of a track system 10, which consists of track elements 1 connected to one another in this way and can be used for amusement rides, for example for a roller coaster or for a monorail.

Die gegenüber Figur 2 in Figur 1 schematisierte Darstellung eines Gleiselementes 1 besteht aus einem Dreigurtsystem mit einem ersten und zweiten Gurtelement als Gleise 2 und 3 und einem weiteren, also dritten Gurtelement 4.1, welches in Abhängigkeit der auftretenden Belastungen als Zug- oder Druckelement dient. Die drei Gurtelemente 2, 3 und 4.1 sind bogenförmig ausgebildet und verlaufen nebeneinander. Bei geraden Streckenabschnitten verlaufen die Gurtelemente sogar parallel zueinander. Die beiden Gleise 2 und 3 bilden zusammen mit diese Gleise 2 und 3 verbindenden Traversen 5 eine erste Aussteifungsebene A1. Die beiden Gleise 2 und 3 sind mittels Querstreben 6 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbunden, wobei jeweils in definierten Abständen eine Traverse 5 sowie zwei Querstreben 6 in einer quer zu den Gleisen 2 und 3 verlaufenden Ebene liegen und in dieser Weise das Gleiselement 1 in Gleisabschnitte 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 usw. aufteilen. Dabei bilden die das Gleis 3 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbindenden Querstreben 6 eine zweite Versteifungsebene A2 und die das Gleis 2 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbindenden Querstreben 6 eine dritte Versteifungsebene A3.The opposite figure 2 in figure 1 Schematic representation of a track element 1 consists of a three-belt system with a first and second belt element as tracks 2 and 3 and a further, i.e. third belt element 4.1, which serves as a tension or compression element depending on the loads that occur. The three belt elements 2, 3 and 4.1 are curved and run side by side. In the case of straight stretches, the chord elements even run parallel to one another. The two tracks 2 and 3 together with these tracks 2 and 3 connecting trusses 5 form a first bracing level A1. The two tracks 2 and 3 are connected to the further belt element 4.1 by means of cross struts 6, with a traverse 5 and two cross struts 6 lying at defined intervals in a plane running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3 and in this way the track element 1 is divided into track sections Split 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, etc. form in the process the cross struts 6 connecting the track 3 to the further chord element 4.1 have a second stiffening plane A2 and the cross struts 6 connecting the track 2 to the further chord element 4.1 have a third stiffening plane A3.

Erfindungsgemäß wird nun eine vierte Versteifungsebene A4 mittels eines als Diagonalstrebe ausgeführten Versteifungselementes 7.3 gebildet, das jeweils einen Gleisabschnitt (vgl. Figur 1, Gleisabschnitt 1.1) diagonal überspannt. Hierzu ist ein Ende einer solchen Diagonalstrebe 7.3 mit einer den Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bildenden Traverse 5 verbunden, während dessen anderes Ende im Verbindungsbereich der Querstreben 6 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1, also direkt mit diesem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 oder mit einer der beiden Querstreben 6 angebunden ist. Gemäß dieser Figur 1 ist diese Diagonalstrebe 7.3 mittig an die Traverse 5 angebunden, jedoch ist es auch möglich die Diagonalstrebe 7.3 außerhalb der Mitte mit der Traverse 5 zu verbinden. Mit dieser vierten Versteifungsebene A4 wird nicht nur die dynamische Traglast sondern auch die statische Situation verbessert. Das weitere Gurtelement 4.1 wird als Untergurt auf Zug und Druck in Abhängigkeit der Dynamik belastet.According to the invention, a fourth stiffening level A4 is now formed by means of a stiffening element 7.3 designed as a diagonal strut, which in each case spans a track section (cf. figure 1 , track section 1.1) diagonally spanned. For this purpose, one end of such a diagonal strut 7.3 is connected to a traverse 5 forming the track section 1.1, while its other end is connected in the connection area of the cross struts 6 to the further chord element 4.1, i.e. directly to this further chord element 4.1 or to one of the two cross struts 6. According to this figure 1 this diagonal strut 7.3 is connected centrally to the traverse 5, but it is also possible to connect the diagonal strut 7.3 to the traverse 5 outside the center. This fourth reinforcement level A4 not only improves the dynamic load but also the static situation. The other chord element 4.1 is loaded as a lower chord in tension and compression depending on the dynamics.

Dieses Versteifungselement 7.3 kann als beliebiges Element ausgebildet sein und an beliebige Anbindungspunkte angebunden werden, die von den beiden einen Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bis 1.4 bildenden Traversen 5 mit zugehörigen Querstreben 6 und dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 im Verbindungsbereich dieser Querstreben 6 mit diesem Beitrag Gurtelement 4.1 zur Verfügung gestellt werden.This stiffening element 7.3 can be designed as any element and can be connected to any connection points provided by the two traverses 5 forming a track section 1.1 to 1.4 with associated cross braces 6 and the further chord element 4.1 in the connection area of these cross struts 6 with this contribution chord element 4.1 will.

In seiner Grundstruktur entspricht das Gleiselement 1 nach Figur 2 demjenigen aus dem Stand der Technik gemäß der EP 2 156 870 B1 bekannten und in Figur 8 dargestellten Gleiselement 1, wobei jedoch entsprechend von Figur 1 zusätzlich eine vierte Versteifungsebene A4 mittels Diagonalstreben 7.3 realisiert ist.In its basic structure, the track element 1 of Figure 2 corresponds to that of the prior art according to EP 2 156 870 B1 known and in figure 8 shown track element 1, but in accordance with figure 1 in addition, a fourth stiffening level A4 is realized by means of diagonal struts 7.3.

In gleicher Weise umfasst dieses Gleiselement 1 nach Figur 2 ein Dreigurtsystem mit einem ersten und zweiten, als Gleise 2 und 3 ausgebildeten Gurtelement 2 und 3 sowie mit einem dritten bzw. weiteren, als Zug- oder Druckelement ausgebildeten Gurtelement 4.1. Die beiden parallel geführten Gleise 2 und 3 sind zum einen zur Bildung der ersten Aussteifungsebene A1 über Traversen 5 oder 5.1 miteinander verbunden und zum anderen mittels Querstreben 6 oder 6.1 jeweils an das weitere Gurtelement 4.1 angebunden. Das Gleis 3 bildet zusammen mit den Querstreben 6 und dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 die zweite Versteifungsebene A2 und das Gleis 2 zusammen mit den Querstreben 6 und dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 die dritte Versteifungsebene A3. Die Enden des weiteren Gurtelementes 4.1 sind mit Flanschen 4.11 und 4.12 ausgebildet, die zum Verbinden der Gleiselemente 1 zu einem Gleissystem 10 erforderlich sind.In the same way, this track element includes 1 after figure 2 a three-belt system with a first and second belt element 2 and 3 designed as tracks 2 and 3 and with a third or further belt element 4.1 designed as a tension or pressure element. The two parallel tracks 2 and 3 are connected to one another via traverses 5 or 5.1 to form the first stiffening level A1 and are each connected to the further chord element 4.1 by means of cross braces 6 or 6.1. The track 3 together with the transverse struts 6 and the additional chord element 4.1 forms the second stiffening plane A2 and the track 2 together with the transverse struts 6 and the additional chord element 4.1 forms the third stiffening plane A3. The ends of the other belt element 4.1 are formed with flanges 4.11 and 4.12, which are required to connect the track elements 1 to form a track system 10.

Jeweils eine Traverse 5 bzw. 5.1 sowie zwei Querstreben 6 bzw. 6.1 sind in einer quer zu den Gleisen 2 und 3 bzw. des weiteren Gurtelementes 4.1 verlaufende Ebene angeordnet, so dass hierdurch Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.7 erzeugt werden.One traverse 5 or 5.1 and two crossbars 6 or 6.1 are arranged in a plane running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3 or the further belt element 4.1, so that track sections 1.1 to 1.7 are produced as a result.

Die Traversen 5.1 unterscheiden sich von den Traversen 5 dadurch, dass die Traversen 5.1 mit den zugehörigen Querstreben 6.1 mit einem einen Stützenkopf 9.1 aufweisenden Stützenanschluss 9 versehen sind. Über einen solchen Stützenkopf 9.1 werden die Gleiselemente 1 mit vertikalen im Untergrund verankerte Stützen verbunden, so dass das gesamte Gleissystem von solchen Stützen getragen wird. Auch ist eine beliebige Stützenanordnung möglich, bspw. für eine Hängebahn.The traverses 5.1 differ from the traverses 5 in that the traverses 5.1 with the associated transverse struts 6.1 are provided with a prop connection 9 having a prop head 9.1. About such a support head 9.1, the track elements 1 are connected to vertical supports anchored in the ground, so that the entire track system of such supports is worn. Any support arrangement is also possible, e.g. for a monorail.

Ein solcher Stützenanschluss 9 ist als Flächenelement mit einer dreiecksförmigen Kontur ausgebildet, so dass dieses Flächenelement konturseitig mit einer Traverse 5.1 sowie den zugehörigen Querstreben 6.1 verbunden werden kann.Such a support connection 9 is designed as a surface element with a triangular contour, so that this surface element can be connected to a traverse 5.1 and the associated cross braces 6.1 on the contour side.

Des Weiteren sind alle Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.7 mit Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 ausgestattet, welche jeweils mit einem Ende mit den Traversen 5 oder 5.1 und mit ihrem anderen Ende den jeweiligen Gleisabschnitt diagonal überbrückend mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbunden sind und dort mit den Enden der gegenüberliegenden Querstreben 6 einen Eckpunkt bilden.Furthermore, all track sections 1.1 to 1.7 are equipped with diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2, which are each connected at one end to the traverses 5 or 5.1 and at their other end, diagonally bridging the respective track section, to the further belt element 4.1 and there to the ends of the opposite ones Cross braces 6 form a corner point.

So sind ausgehend von der Traverse 5.1 der benachbarten Gleisabschnitte 1.1 und 1.2 beidseitig jeweils zwei Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 vorgesehen, die jeweils gegenüberliegend an den Enden der gegenüberliegenden Querstreben 6 des Gleisabschnittes 1.1 und 1.2 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbunden sind. Eine entsprechende Struktur ist auch an der Traverse 5.1 der Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 zu erkennen. Auch an die Traversen 5 der benachbarten Gleisabschnitte 1.3 und 1.4, der benachbarten Gleisabschnitte 1.4 und 1.5 sowie der benachbarten Gleisabschnitte 1.5 und 1.6 sind jeweils zwei Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 angebunden und erstrecken sich diagonal über den jeweiligen Gleisabschnitt bis an den jeweils von den gegenüberliegenden Querstreben 6 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 gebildeten Eckpunkt.Starting from the traverse 5.1 of the adjacent track sections 1.1 and 1.2, two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 are provided on both sides, which are connected to the further chord element 4.1 at the ends of the opposite transverse struts 6 of the track section 1.1 and 1.2. A corresponding structure can also be seen on the traverse 5.1 of the track sections 1.6 and 1.7. Two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 are also connected to the traverses 5 of the adjacent track sections 1.3 and 1.4, the adjacent track sections 1.4 and 1.5 and the adjacent track sections 1.5 and 1.6 and extend diagonally across the respective track section up to the respective opposite cross struts 6 corner point formed with the further belt element 4.1.

Ferner ist auch in der Ebene der Gleise 2 und 3 jeweils eine die Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.5 sowie 1.7 diagonal überbrückende Diagonalstrebe 7.0 vorgesehen. Diese Diagonalstrebe 7.0 verbindet den von einer Traverse 5 oder 5.1 mit dem Gleis 2 gebildeten Eckpunkt mit dem diagonal gegenüberliegenden Ende der Traverse 5 oder 5.1, welches einen Eckpunkt mit dem Gleis 3 bildet.Furthermore, in the level of tracks 2 and 3, a diagonal strut 7.0 is provided, which diagonally bridges the track sections 1.1 to 1.5 and 1.7. This diagonal brace 7.0 connects the corner formed by a traverse 5 or 5.1 with track 2 to the diagonally opposite end of the traverse 5 or 5.1, which forms a corner with track 3.

Bezugnehmend auf das Detail A gemäß Figur 2, welches auch in einer Draufsicht auf die Gleise 2 und 3 nach Figur 3 bzw. in einer Seitenansicht nach Figur 4 dargestellt ist, sind in den beiden Gleisabschnitten 1.1 und 1.2 jeweils eine den Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bzw. 1.2 überspannende Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Versteifungsebene A4 angeordnet. Diese beiden Diagonalstreben 7.3 sind mit einem Ende vorzugsweise mittig an der Traverse 5.1 angebunden und verlaufen mit ihrem anderen Ende auf die mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbundenen Enden der beiden Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 zu, wo sie ebenso mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbunden sind.Referring to the detail A according to figure 2 , which is also shown in a plan view of tracks 2 and 3 figure 3 or in a side view figure 4 is shown, the two track sections 1.1 and 1.2 each have a track section 1.1 or 1.2 spanning diagonal strut 7.3 arranged as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4. One end of these two diagonal struts 7.3 is preferably connected centrally to the traverse 5.1 and the other end runs towards the ends of the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 connected to the further chord element 4.1, where they are also connected to the further chord element 4.1.

Eine solche Struktur mit einer Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 ist gemäß Figur 2 auch in den benachbarten Gleisabschnitten 1.6 und 1.7 zu erkennen, wo jeweils eine solche Diagonalstrebe 7.3 mittig an die diese beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 verbindende Traverse 5.1 angebunden ist und jeweils diese Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 hin zum weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 diagonal überbrücken.Such a structure with a diagonal brace 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4 is shown in FIG figure 2 can also be seen in the adjacent track sections 1.6 and 1.7, where such a diagonal strut 7.3 is connected centrally to the traverse 5.1 connecting these two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 and diagonally bridge these track sections 1.6 and 1.7 towards the further belt element 4.1.

Schließlich ist auch der Gleisabschnitt 1.5 gemäß Figur 2 mit einer solchen Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 versehen, die ebenso mittig an die die beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.5 und 1.6 verbindende Traverse 5 angebunden ist und den Gleisabschnitt 1.5 hin zum weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 diagonal überbrückt.Finally, the track section 1.5 is also in accordance with figure 2 provided with such a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, which is also centrally connected to the traverse 5 connecting the two track sections 1.5 and 1.6 and diagonally bridges the track section 1.5 to the further belt element 4.1.

Gemäß Figur 2 ist der Gleisabschnitt 1.6 mit einer ersten Versteifungsstrebe 8.1 und einer zweiten Versteifungsstrebe 8.2 ausgebildet, so dass diese beiden Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 in der von den beiden Gleisen 2 und 3 gebildeten Ebene verlaufen. Die beiden Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 sind jeweils mit einem Ende mit der Traverse 5.1 verbunden und verlaufen V-förmig aufeinander zu, so dass sie mittig an der benachbarten Traverse 5 angebunden werden können.According to figure 2 the track section 1.6 is designed with a first stiffening strut 8.1 and a second stiffening strut 8.2, so that these two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 run in the plane formed by the two tracks 2 and 3. The two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 are each connected at one end to the traverse 5.1 and run towards one another in a V-shape, so that they can be connected centrally to the adjacent traverse 5.

Die Figur 5 zeigt zwei über Flansche 4.11 und 4.12 verbundene Gleiselemente 1, deren Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 bzw. 1.1 und 1.2 strukturell den Gleisabschnitten 1.1 und 1.2 nach Figur 1 entsprechen.the figure 5 shows two track elements 1 connected via flanges 4.11 and 4.12, whose track sections 1.6 and 1.7 or 1.1 and 1.2 structurally correspond to the track sections 1.1 and 1.2 according to FIG.

So ist die die beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.6. und 1.7 verbindende Traverse 5.1 sowie die zugehörigen Querstreben 6.1 mit einem einen Stützenkopf 9.1 aufweisenden Stützenanschluss 9 ausgebildet. An dieser Traverse 5.1 sind jeweils zwei Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 sowie jeweils eine Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 angebunden und erstecken sich diagonal über den Gleisabschnitt 1.6 und 1.7 hin zu dem von den Enden der jeweils gegenüberliegenden Querstreben 6 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 gebildeten Knotenpunkt. In entsprechender Weise sind auch die Gleisabschnitte 1.1 und 1.2 des anderen Gleisabschnittes 1 mit einer dieselben verbindenden Traverse 5.1, die einen Stützenfuß 9 mit einem Stützenkopf 9.1 aufweist, aufgebaut; entsprechen also denjenigen Gleisabschnitten 1.1 und 1.2 des Gleiselementes 1 nach Figur 2 So is the two track sections 1.6. and 1.7 connecting traverse 5.1 as well as the associated cross braces 6.1 are formed with a support connection 9 having a support head 9.1. Two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 and one diagonal strut 7.3 each are connected to this traverse 5.1 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4 and extend diagonally across the track section 1.6 and 1.7 to the end of the opposite transverse struts 6 with the further belt element 4.1 node. In a corresponding manner, the track sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the other track section 1 are constructed with a traverse 5.1 connecting them, which has a support base 9 with a support head 9.1; So correspond to those track sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the track element 1 after figure 2

Auch Figur 6 zeigt zwei über Flansche 4.1 und 4.2 verbundene Gleisabschnitte 1.1 und 1.2 als weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel.Also figure 6 shows two track sections 1.1 and 1.2 connected via flanges 4.1 and 4.2 as a further exemplary embodiment.

Der Gleisabschnitt 1.1 des Gleiselementes 1 nach Figur 6 ist identisch mit demjenigen Gleisabschnitt 1.6 des Gleiselementes 1 nach Figur 2 aufgebaut und weist ebenso neben der Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 zusätzlich zwei Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 auf. Ferner ist an die den Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bildende Traverse 5.1 in Richtung des benachbarten Gleisabschnittes 1.2 ebenso neben einer Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 eine erste Versteifungsstrebe 8.1 und einen zweite Versteifungsstrebe 8.2 vorgesehen. Diese beiden Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 des Gleisabschnittes 1.2 sind mit ihren Enden jeweils an ein Ende der Traverse 5.1 angebunden und verlaufen ebenso V-förmig auf die Mitte der gegenüberliegenden Traverse 5 zu. Der sich daran anschließende Gleisabschnitt 1.3 weist ebenso neben den beiden Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 eine Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 auf, jedoch ist anstelle der beiden Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 eine Diagonalstrebe 7.0 vorgesehen.The track section 1.1 of the track element 1 after figure 6 is identical to that track section 1.6 of track element 1 figure 2 constructed and also has two additional stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 in addition to the diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4. Furthermore, a first stiffening strut 8.1 and a second stiffening strut 8.2 are also provided on the track section 1.1 forming traverse 5.1 in the direction of the adjacent track section 1.2 in addition to a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4. These two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 of the track section 1.2 are connected at their ends to one end of the traverse 5.1 and also extend in a V-shape towards the center of the opposite traverse 5. The adjoining track section 1.3 also has, in addition to the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2, a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, but a diagonal strut 7.0 is provided instead of the two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2.

Die beiden letzten Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 des anderen Gleiselementes 1 nach Figur 6 weisen ebenso eine Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement der vierten Aussteifungsebene A4 auf, wobei diese Diagonalstrebe 7.3 sowie die beiden Diagonalstreben 7.1 und 7.2 mit einer Traverse 5 am Ende des Gleiselementes 1 bzw. mit einer die beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 verbindende Traverse 5 angebunden sind.The last two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 of the other track element 1 after figure 6 also have a diagonal strut 7.3 as a stiffening element of the fourth stiffening level A4, with this diagonal strut 7.3 and the two diagonal struts 7.1 and 7.2 being connected to a traverse 5 at the end of the track element 1 or to a traverse 5 connecting the two track sections 1.6 and 1.7.

Ausgehend von dieser die beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 verbindende Traverse 5 sind zum einen hin zum Gleisabschnitt 1.6 eine erste und zweite Versteifungsstrebe 8.1 und 8.2 jeweils an das Ende dieser Traverse 5 angebunden und zum anderen hin zum Gleisabschnitt 1.6 ebenso eine erste und zweite Versteifungsstrebe 8.1 und 8.2 jeweils mit dem Ende dieser Traverse 5 verbunden. Dabei verlaufen diese beiden Versteifungsstreben 8.1 und 8.2 in jedem der beiden Gleisabschnitte 1.6 und 1.7 V-förmig mittig auf die gegenüberliegende Traverse 5 zu.Starting from this traverse 5, which connects the two track sections 1.6 and 1.7, first and second stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 are each connected to the end of this traverse 5 towards track section 1.6, and likewise a first and second stiffening strut towards track section 1.6 8.1 and 8.2 each connected to the end of this traverse 5. In this case, these two stiffening struts 8.1 and 8.2 run in each of the two track sections 1.6 and 1.7 in a V-shape in the middle towards the opposite cross member 5.

Der Gleisabschnitt 1.7 weist eine dritte Versteifungsstrebe 8.3 auf, welche die beiden Traversen 5 mittig verbindet.The track section 1.7 has a third stiffening strut 8.3, which connects the two trusses 5 in the middle.

Figur 7 zeigt ein Gleiselement 1 eines Gleissystems 10, welches mittels eines Viergurtsystems aufgebaut ist. Dieses Viergurtsystems besteht aus einem ersten und zweiten Gurtelement, die parallel verlaufende Gleise 2 und 3 bilden, sowie zwei weiteren Gurtelementen, also einem dritten und vierten Gurtelement 4.1 und 4.2. Die beiden Gleise 2 und 3 werden mittels Traversen 5 beabstandet und bilden zusammen mit diesen eine erste Versteifungsebene A1. Die beiden weiteren Gurtelemente 4.1 und 4.2 sind unter Bildung einer zur ersten Versteifungsebene A1 parallelen Versteifungsebene A0 über Querstreben 6.2 sowie über weitere Querstreben 6 mit den Gleisen 2 und 3 verbunden. Die beiden weiteren Gurtelemente 4.1 und 4.2 bilden jeweils zusammen mit einem Gleis 3 bzw. 2 und den zugehörigen Querstreben 6 eine zweite und dritte Aussteifungsebene A2 und A3. Die Traversen 5 sind zusammen mit den Querstreben 6 und 6.2 beabstandet in jeweils quer zu den Gleisen 2 und 3 verlaufenen Ebenen angeordnet, so dass das Gleiselement 1 dadurch in Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.6 geteilt wird. Die Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.6 weisen jeweils in den Versteifungsebenen A1, A2, A3 und A0 angeordnete Diagonalstreben 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 und 7.4 auf. figure 7 shows a track element 1 of a track system 10, which is constructed by means of a four-belt system. This four-belt system consists of a first and second chord element, which form parallel tracks 2 and 3, and two further chord elements, ie a third and fourth chord element 4.1 and 4.2. The two tracks 2 and 3 are spaced apart by means of traverses 5 and, together with them, form a first stiffening level A1. The two further chord elements 4.1 and 4.2 are connected to the tracks 2 and 3 via transverse struts 6.2 and further transverse struts 6, forming a stiffening plane A0 parallel to the first stiffening plane A1. The two other chord elements 4.1 and 4.2 each form, together with a track 3 or 2 and the associated cross braces 6, a second and third stiffening level A2 and A3. The traverses 5, together with the cross braces 6 and 6.2, are spaced apart in planes running transversely to the tracks 2 and 3, so that the track element 1 is thereby divided into track sections 1.1 to 1.6. The track sections 1.1 to 1.6 each have diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4 arranged in the stiffening planes A1, A2, A3 and A0.

Zur Bildung einer vierten Versteifungsebene A4 ist in dem Gleisabschnitt 1.1 eine Diagonalstrebe 7.3 als Versteifungselement angeordnet und überspannt diagonal diesem Gleisabschnitt 1.1. Hierzu ist diese Diagonalstrebe 7.3 einenends mittig mit einer den Gleisabschnitt 1.1 bildenden Traverse 5 verbunden und mit dem anderen Ende an dem gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsbereich der Querstreben 6 und 6.2 mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.2 angebunden. Ferner ist es auch möglich das zweite Ende dieser Diagonalstrebe 7.3 an den Verbindungsbereich der Querstreben 6 und 6.2 mit dem anderen Gurtelement 4.1 anzubinden. Hierbei kann diese Diagonalstrebe 7.3 direkt mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 oder 4.2 oder auch mit einer Querstrebe 6 oder 6.2 verbunden werden. Auch eine außermittige Verbindung der Diagonalstrebe 7.3 mit der Traverse 5 ist möglich. Ferner kann eine solche vierte Versteifungsebene A4 mittels eines Versteifungselementes 7.3 auch in den weiteren Gleisabschnitten 1.2 bis 1.6 realisiert werden.To form a fourth stiffening level A4, a diagonal strut 7.3 is in the track section 1.1 as a stiffening element arranged and spanned diagonally this track section 1.1. For this purpose, this diagonal strut 7.3 is connected at one end in the middle to a traverse 5 forming the track section 1.1 and is connected to the other end at the opposite connection region of the transverse struts 6 and 6.2 with the further belt element 4.2. Furthermore, it is also possible to connect the second end of this diagonal strut 7.3 to the connection area of the cross struts 6 and 6.2 with the other belt element 4.1. Here, this diagonal strut 7.3 can be connected directly to the other chord element 4.1 or 4.2 or to a cross strut 6 or 6.2. An eccentric connection of the diagonal strut 7.3 to the traverse 5 is also possible. Furthermore, such a fourth stiffening level A4 can also be implemented in the other track sections 1.2 to 1.6 by means of a stiffening element 7.3.

Schließlich können bei diesem als Viergurtsystem ausgeführten Gleiselement 1 die Gleisabschnitte 1.1 bis 1.6 mit in der ersten Versteifungsebene A1 angeordneten Versteifungsstreben 8.1, 8.2 und 8.3 entsprechend den Gleisabschnitten 1.1 und 1.2 bzw. 1.6 und 1.7 der Gleiselemente 1 nach Figur 6 verstärkt werden. Die in den Figuren 2 bis 6 beschriebenen Diagonalstreben 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 und 7.3 sowie die Versteifungsstreben 8.1, 8.2 und 8.3 sind in der Weise mit den Traversen 5 bzw. 5.1, den Querstreben 6 bzw. 6.1 sowie mit dem weiteren Gurtelement 4.1 verbunden, wie dies in der eingangs erläuterten EP 2 156 870 B1 offenbart ist. Daher wird vollumfänglich auf diese Patentschrift Bezug genommen.Finally, in this track element 1 designed as a four-belt system, the track sections 1.1 to 1.6 with stiffening struts 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 arranged in the first stiffening plane A1 can be figure 6 be reinforced. The in the Figures 2 to 6 The diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 described and the stiffening struts 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 are connected in the manner to the traverses 5 or 5.1, the cross struts 6 or 6.1 and to the further chord element 4.1, as explained in the introduction EP 2 156 870 B1 is revealed. Therefore, reference is made to this patent specification in its entirety.

Insbesondere können die diese Diagonalstreben 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 und 7.3 derart angeordnet werden, dass diese ausgehend von einer Traverse 5 oder 5.1 nicht direkt auf das weitere Gurtelement 4.1 geführt werden, sondern bspw. direkt auf einen Stützenanschluss 9 oder auf eine Querstrebe 6 oder 6.1 im Bereich von deren Anbindungspunkten an das weitere Gurtelement 4.1. Ferner ist es auch möglich, dass diese Diagonalstreben 7.0, 7.1 und 7.2 nicht an einer Traverse 5 oder 5.1 sondern auch mittig an einer Querstrebe 6 oder 6.1 angebunden werden können. ...In particular, these diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 can be arranged in such a way that, starting from a traverse 5 or 5.1, they are not routed directly to the further chord element 4.1, but, for example, directly to a support connection 9 or on a cross brace 6 or 6.1 in the area of their connection points to the further belt element 4.1. Furthermore, it is also possible that these diagonal struts 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 cannot be connected to a traverse 5 or 5.1 but also centrally to a cross strut 6 or 6.1. ...

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

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Gleiselement des Gleissystems 10Track element of track system 10
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erstes Gurtelement, Gleis des Gleiselementes 1first chord element, track of track element 1
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zweites Gurtelement, Gleis des Gleiselementes 1second chord element, track of track element 1
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weiteres, drittes Gurtelement, Zug- oder Druckelement des Gleiselementes 1further, third chord element, tension or pressure element of the track element 1
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Flansch des Zugelementes 4Flange of tension element 4
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Flansch des Zugelement es 4Tension element flange 4
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Traverse mit Stützenanschluss 9Traverse with support connection 9
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Querstrebe mit Stützenanschluss 9Cross brace with support connection 9
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Diagonalstrebediagonal brace
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Diagonalstrebediagonal brace
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erste Versteifungsstrebefirst stiffening strut
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Claims (2)

  1. Rail system (10) for an amusement ride, with truss-like rail elements (1), which consist of a threefold harness system and include, as first and second harness element, rails (2, 3) extending side by side, and a third harness element (4.1), wherein, by means of the rails (2, 3) and the trusses (5, 5.1) connecting these rails (2. 3), a first reinforcement tier (A1) is formed and, by means of transverse struts (6, 6.1) from each of the rails (2, 3) connecting the same to the third harness element (4.1), a second and a third reinforcement tier (A2, A3) are also formed and, in order to form rail segments (1.1,..., 1.7), the trusses (5, 5.1) and the transverse struts (6. 6.1) are arranged at a distance to each other, wherein the two rails (2. 3) are connected to the third harness element (4.1) by means of the transverse struts (6. 6.1),
    wherein one truss (5) and two transverse struts (6) lie, each at a defined distance to each other, on a plane extending transversely to the rails (2, 3),
    characterized in that the at least one rail segment (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7), formed by adjacent trusses (5, 5.1) with their respective transverse struts (6, 6.1), is implemented with a reinforcement element (7.3), which spans the rail segment (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7) such that the reinforcement element (7.3) forms, together with the further harness element (4.1) of the rail segment (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7), a fourth reinforcement tier (A4),
    wherein the reinforcement element (7.3) is directly attached to the third harness element (4.1) or to one of the transverse struts (6) via the truss (5).
  2. Amusement ride, preferably a roller coaster or a suspension roller coaster, with a rail system (10) in accordance with claim 1.
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