EP3615737B1 - Modulares system zur unkrautbekämpfung - Google Patents

Modulares system zur unkrautbekämpfung Download PDF

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EP3615737B1
EP3615737B1 EP18722926.5A EP18722926A EP3615737B1 EP 3615737 B1 EP3615737 B1 EP 3615737B1 EP 18722926 A EP18722926 A EP 18722926A EP 3615737 B1 EP3615737 B1 EP 3615737B1
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  • the invention relates to a modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle, a spray train and a method for controlling weeds in a track bed.
  • the document EP 2728068 A1 describes a railroad sprayer comprising a motor vehicle, a spray tank, and spray nozzles having a vegetation detector connected to at least one control unit.
  • the control unit is connected to the two nozzles installed at the ends of the motor vehicle.
  • WO2004 / 005625 A1 discloses a connection arrangement of a weed control unit mounted on a rail vehicle, which is connected to a weed detection camera, a computer connected to it for weed detection, a meteorological unit and a controller.
  • the present invention is based on the object of making it possible to easily convert a weed control system for rail vehicles in various configurations.
  • a modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle may comprise a number of modules: a control and monitoring module having a control unit adapted to generate a first set of control signals for controlling valves and mixers in a separate herbicide and mixer module for mixing a herbicide mixture is set up, and which is set up to generate a second set of control signals for controlling valves of a nozzle assembly.
  • the control and monitoring module has a control station for manual monitoring and control of the control unit, the herbicide and mixing module and the nozzle assembly.
  • Another module that should be mentioned is the herbicide and mixing module. It has a plurality of containers for holding various herbicides which are in selective fluid communication with the valves and mixers.
  • the herbicide and mixing module further includes a water connection that can be selectively in fluid communication with the valves and mixers.
  • connection elements can be present via which electrical signal connections can be made to connection elements of the control unit, so that the first control signals generated in the control and monitoring module can be routed to the valves and mixers of the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the modular system has a nozzle assembly that is spatially independent of both the control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the nozzle assembly has a first set of nozzles for spraying herbicides and a fluid connection to selected valves and mixers of the herbicide and mixing module
  • the control and monitoring module, the herbicide and mixing module and the nozzle assembly can each be individually reversibly fixed to a carrier element.
  • a spray train for weed control on railways is presented.
  • the spray train has the already mentioned modular system for weed control, which can be transported on one or more carrying wagons, as well as a tank wagon for receiving water and a freight wagon.
  • a method for controlling weeds in a track bed has a number of steps: reversible fixing of a control and monitoring module to a carrier element, reversible fixing of a herbicide and mixing module to the carrier element, and reversible fixing of a nozzle assembly to the carrier element, the nozzle assembly each spatially independent can be from both the control module and the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the method comprises establishing a fluid connection between the herbicide and mixing module and the nozzle assembly, generating a first set of control signals for controlling valves and mixers in the herbicide and mixing module for mixing a herbicide mixture by means of a control unit of the Control and monitoring module, and generation of a second set of control signals for controlling valves of a nozzle assembly by means of the control unit of the control and monitoring module, and selective spraying of the herbicide mixture via nozzles of the nozzle assembly on railways.
  • the herbicide and mixing module has a number of features: a plurality of containers for holding different herbicides which can be selectively in fluid communication with the valves and mixers, a water connection which is selectively in one with the valves and mixers Selective fluid connection can be, and connection elements via which electrical signal connections can be made to connection elements of the control unit, so that the first control signals generated in the control and monitoring module can be routed to the valves and mixers of the herbicide and mixing module.
  • module In the context of the spray train presented, the term "modular system” describes the fact that there are various modules from which weed control for track beds can be put together.
  • the individual modules are independent of one another - especially in the case of transport. They can be put together at a target location - that is, at the place of use for weed control - to form a fully functional system for weed control on railways.
  • weed control describes the process of applying herbicides in order to control existing weeds in a targeted manner. Furthermore, in the context of this description, weed control should also be understood as proactive measures; that is, measures that prevent weeds from appearing in the first place.
  • the term “rail vehicle” describes a wagon and / or a railcar for rail traffic.
  • a rail vehicle generally has at least two axles, each with two wheels, which can be placed on two rails running parallel to one another. The two axles are usually connected to a chassis on which appropriate structures (eg to accommodate goods or people to be transported) can be placed.
  • control and monitoring module is an independent module that functions as the central control module of the presented modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle. Essentially all control signals are generated or processed in the control and monitoring module in order to ensure the overall function of the modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle. In addition, the control and monitoring module enables manual interventions via a control room.
  • control signal describes an electrical signal which is generated by a controller and which controls the mode of operation of an activator - for example in the form of a valve or a nozzle.
  • the term "herbicide and mixing module” describes a further module of the modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle.
  • the herbicide and mixing module has a plurality of containers which can hold different herbicides.
  • there is a large number of valves so that different herbicide mixtures, preferably weed-specific herbicide mixtures, can be produced on site.
  • the herbicide and mixing module also has various connections: a water connection and a plurality of electrical lines for controlling and monitoring the function of the herbicide and mixing module.
  • additional lines can be provided in order to refill one or more of the containers with appropriate herbicides.
  • nozzle assembly describes a support frame on which there is at least one nozzle, preferably a plurality of nozzles, for applying the herbicide mixtures.
  • the nozzle assembly is another module of the modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle.
  • the nozzle assembly usually also has a plurality of electrical connections via which the function of the individual nozzles is controlled. Above that, the nozzle assembly has one or more connections for feed lines for the herbicide mixtures and / or water and / or compressed air.
  • selective fluid connection describes a connection between a source and a sink for a gas or a liquid.
  • the selectivity of the fluid connection indicates that the intensity of the connection - i.e. the cross section of the connection or the flow rate and thus the amount of substance transported through the fluid connection can be selectively influenced. Typically, this controlling influence takes place via one or more valves.
  • carrier element describes a common basis for the modules of the modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle. Not all modules have to be mounted on - i.e. above - the carrier element. They can also be reversibly connectable to the carrier element laterally on or below the carrier element.
  • in container construction is directly related to the modular construction of the modular system presented here. All or some of the modules of the modular system can each be integrated in a standard container - e.g. standard 20-foot container. Standard containers are preferably understood to mean those containers that are described in ISO standard 668: 2013-08. Of course, other container sizes are also possible.
  • container cards is also intended to include modules that can be integrated into a standard container, for example to transport the module integrated into such a standard container with common means (e.g. trucks, aircraft or ship, which are designed for the transport of standard containers) can.
  • one or more modules have a platform (base plate) that have the same dimensions as the platform of a standard container and that side walls and a roof wall can be attached to the platform or side walls so that the module can be housed and the enclosed module represents a standard container.
  • the advantage of the container design is, among other things, that different modules can be accommodated in a respective container. This applies, for example, to the control and monitoring module, the herbicide and mixing module or even a stay or storage module.
  • a “camera module” has at least one electronic camera and evaluation electronics.
  • the camera module usually has much smaller dimensions than the container-sized modules of the modular system already described for weed control.
  • the camera module is connected to the control and monitoring module via electrical connections for data exchange purposes.
  • the camera module can have one or more cameras that view different sections of a track bed.
  • weed signal describes one or more electrical signals which, by their nature, indicate the presence of weeds. Based on one of these weed signals, herbicides or herbicide mixtures can be provided for weed control.
  • weed-specific signal describes one or more electrical signals which, by their nature, indicate the presence of a certain weed species. Based on one of these weed-specific signals, weed-specific herbicides or herbicide mixtures can be provided for targeted control of the corresponding weed species.
  • the term "energy module” describes another module of the modular system for weed control.
  • the energy module can also be in a container design.
  • a housing can, for example, protect a generator for generating electricity from external influences.
  • This housing along with other elements, can be mounted on a platform, which in turn represents a basic platform of a standard container
  • carrying wagon describes a freight wagon in the form of a flat wagon which has a supporting frame but no other fixed structures.
  • the axles are typically suspended from bogies.
  • the term "residence module” describes a further optional module of the modular system for weed control. This module can also be designed as a container. Facilities can be provided in it which are suitable for people to stay - for example for recreation or work purposes.
  • the concept of the modular system for weed control for a rail vehicle presented here has a number of advantages: As a result of the modular construction of the system for weed control, the system for weed control can easily be transported from one place of use to another place of use. It can be transported independently of a rail transport vehicle, for example on the road (container truck), by ship or by plane. Since there are several independent modules that can be connected by means of hoses and electrical cables if necessary, the individual module has a comparably small dimension compared to conventional systems consisting of complete rail vehicles for weed control on track beds. For example, each module can be implemented in the form of a 20-foot standard container. Corresponding carrying wagons can have fastening devices for such standard containers as standard.
  • the modules of the weed control system can also be easily installed on wagons of different track widths.
  • the weed control system is therefore independent of the respective subframe, as long as it is only suitable for accommodating the standardized modules.
  • the modular system for weed control does not rely on a type of flat wagon. Rather, the modules can either be mounted on a common carrying car or distributed over several smaller carrying cars. They are just Cable or hose connections required from one carrier to the next. These can connect the modules with one another flexibly and as required.
  • control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module can be designed as a container.
  • TEU Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit
  • a camera module can be present which can generate a weed signal or a weed-specific signal in response to a detection of weeds / weeds and / or a certain weed species.
  • the camera module can be configured in such a way that it detects a certain type of weed and the weed-specific signal can specifically influence a herbicide mixture which is suitable for combating the detected weed type and which is sprayed by the herbicide and mixing module via the nozzle assembly. In this way, the appropriate herbicide is only used where it is necessary. This can save costs and pollute the environment with smaller amounts of herbicides. It is conceivable that there are several camera modules that view different sections of the track bed.
  • control unit can also be set up to receive a weed signal and / or a weed-specific signal.
  • the generation of the first set of signals and the generation of the second set of signals may be controllable by the received signal.
  • valve-controlling control units can be set up to receive the signal, to interpret it, to transform it and to generate corresponding control signals for valves and mixers.
  • the generation of the first set of signals and the generation of the second set of signals can be triggered manually.
  • the signals from the camera module can be overwritten so that the system can still be used for weed control even if the camera module fails.
  • the weed control system can be operated completely without a camera module. The same applies to interrupting the spraying of herbicides if, for example, inhabited areas are being driven through, people linger on the track bed or other facilities that are potentially at risk from herbicides are affected.
  • the generation of the first set of signals and the generation of the second set of signals can be triggered by means of a weed map and a position of the nozzle assembly determined by a received GPS signal.
  • the weed map can be generated in advance by driving a train with a camera module.
  • the weed map can also be created using a camera-carrying drone. To do this, the drone could fly along the course of the track. Collisions with other trains or Bottlenecks in timetables on routes with heavy traffic can thus be avoided because a drone can simply dodge a train upwards without neglecting its weed mapping task.
  • the recordings of the camera (s) can also be synchronized with a GPS.
  • An offline evaluation can assign weeds detected offline to individual GPS coordinates. During a spray run with the modular system for weed control, the herbicides can then be sprayed according to the respective GPS position of the nozzle assembly. This, too, can reduce the environmental impact and lower costs, since herbicides are only sprayed where it is necessary.
  • a supplementary exemplary embodiment of the modular system also has an energy module on a platform in a modular design and / or in a container design.
  • the energy module can each be electrically connectable to the control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the energy module - just like the control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module - can be reversibly fixable to the carrier element on a platform.
  • the energy module can thus have a base platform corresponding to a standard container, which also has corresponding fastening points, for example to be fastened to a carrying car.
  • the actual electrical power generation unit can consist of a combination of a gasoline / diesel engine and a generator. Both can be installed together in a common housing.
  • the operating personnel can get from the control and monitoring module to the herbicide and mixing module when the energy module with its corresponding platform is between the control and monitoring Module and the herbicide and mixing module.
  • this platform can serve as a meeting point or escape route for the operating personnel.
  • a ladder can make this platform easily accessible from the track bed.
  • An additional supplementary exemplary embodiment of the modular system can have a stay module in container design with a passage to the control and monitoring module.
  • the accommodation module can also be reversibly fixable on the carrier element. In this way, the modular system for weed control can still be used flexibly. Individual components / modules of the system for Weed control can be transported individually and attached to a carrier element.
  • the carrier element when the modular system is used, is accordingly a support carriage for use on rails.
  • Such wagons are well known in the art and readily available in virtually any location of the modular weed control system. This makes it possible to use the modular system for weed control at practically any location. It is not necessary to transport the wagon from one place of use to another.
  • the carrying wagon can be a standard 80-foot carrying wagon (which is compatible with 80-foot standard containers in accordance with ISO 668: 2013-08).
  • This can typically have double axles on bogies at the ends of the wagon.
  • Alternative 80-foot flat cars have single axles at the left end, in the middle and at the right end of the flat car.
  • those wagons with double axles on bogies run more smoothly at the respective ends of the wagons. This can be more advantageous for the electronics or other equipment on board (in the modules).
  • the carrier car can consist of several carrier cars coupled to one another.
  • the individual wagons can be the length of one of the modules of the modular weed control system - e.g., 20 feet.
  • two modules can be mounted on a longer, e.g. 40-foot, wagon.
  • the overall system is completely flexible not only with regard to its modules but also with regard to the carrying wagons to be used and can be adapted to the carrying wagons available at the respective location.
  • At least one of the modules - ie the control and monitoring module, the herbicide and mixing module, the energy module and / or the residence module - of the modular system can be present in the size of a 20-foot container be.
  • the first set of nozzles can be arranged below the carrier element, so that the first set of nozzles of the nozzle assembly can be used for weed control in a track bed.
  • the term "in a track bed” can mean that it is the space between the rails.
  • the nozzle assembly can have a second set of nozzles on the nozzle assembly, half of which can be arranged at the lateral ends of the nozzle assembly. These nozzles can be used to treat the embankment of the track bed (i.e. the part of the track bed outside the rails) and potentially a parallel path along the track with herbicides.
  • the control and monitoring module can have a window inclined in the direction of travel.
  • Several windows inclined with respect to the direction of travel are also conceivable.
  • the angle of inclination is preferably from 1 ° to 45 °, more preferably from 3 ° to 30 °, most preferably from 5 ° to 25 ° with respect to the direction of travel.
  • a first vertical end of the window can end on an outer outside of the control and monitoring module, and an opposite, second vertical end of the window can end in the direction of a center of the control and monitoring module in the longitudinal direction of the control and monitoring module.
  • Module can have a window inclined in the direction of travel.
  • control and monitoring module is designed symmetrically, so that it is not relevant in which direction the spray train is moving: the personnel who are usually in the control and monitoring module can do their tasks perform regardless of the direction in which the spray train is moving without the control and Control module must be adapted to the respective direction of movement.
  • the control and monitoring module has windows which are inclined in both possible directions of movement of the spray train.
  • the control and monitoring module preferably has a booth in which the personnel are usually located, the booth being viewed from above (top view) at least partially in the shape of a hexagon, with those surfaces that are parallel to the directions of movement of the spray train extend and the surfaces, which are inclined with respect to the directions of movement, are equipped with windows.
  • the staff can overlook the areas to the right and left of the spray train to the right and left through the windows inclined in the direction of travel, which the spray train will shortly reach. If the spray train travels in the other, opposite direction (to the "rear"), there are again windows on the right and left side of the booth through which the personnel can see the areas to the right and left of the spray train that the spray train will soon reach .
  • the control and monitoring module can have a camera on its outside at the level of the nozzle assembly. In this way, the operating personnel can directly observe the spray nozzles.
  • Several such cameras can also be used; for example on the left and on the right side of the control and monitoring module or below.
  • the nozzle assembly can be attached to the carrier element below the control and monitoring module. This enables direct observation of the function of the nozzle assembly and the GPS position of the control and monitoring module also corresponds to the GPS position of the nozzle assembly at the same time.
  • Fig. 1 shows the modular system 100 for weed control for a rail vehicle (not shown) in a schematic representation.
  • the modular system 100 has a control and control module 102 ( support and control module, SCM). This in turn has a control unit 104. It is configured to generate a first set of control signals (shown as connection 122) for controlling valves and mixers 106 in a separate herbicide and mixing module (HMM) 108 for mixing a preferably weed-specific herbicide mixture and for generating a second set of control signals for controlling valves of a nozzle assembly 110.
  • HMM herbicide and mixing module
  • the modular system 100 can have a control station 112 for manual monitoring and control of the control unit 104, the herbicide and mixing module 108 and the nozzle assembly 110.
  • the herbicide and mixing module 108 includes a plurality of containers 114 for holding different herbicides that are selectively in fluid communication with the valves and mixers 106.
  • the herbicide and mixing module 108 can have a water connection 116, which is selectively fluidly connected to the valves and mixers 106, and connection elements via which electrical signal connections to connection elements - for example in the form of plugs on an outer wall of the respective module the control unit 104 can be produced so that the first control signals generated in the control and monitoring module 102 can be routed to the valves and mixers of the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the optional water connection 116 can be connected to a separate water truck (not shown here) via a hose connection.
  • the modular system 100 has the nozzle assembly 110, which is spatially independent of both the control and monitoring module 102 and the herbicide and mixing module 108. This means that the nozzle assembly 110 does not have to be directly physically connected, ie attached to it, to the control and monitoring module 102 or the herbicide and mixing module 108.
  • One or more line (s) 120 can include the herbicide and mixing module 108 or its mixer and / or valves and pumps connect to the nozzle assembly.
  • a surveillance camera 123 (or a plurality of surveillance cameras) in the vicinity or above the nozzle assembly can allow the operating personnel in the control and monitoring module 102 to visually monitor the spraying process.
  • the nozzle assembly 110 has a first set of nozzles (not shown directly) - for example designed for spraying herbicides between the rails - and at least one fluid connection to selected ones of the valves and mixers 106 of the herbicide and mixing module 108.
  • a second set of nozzles can be active outside the rails.
  • All modules of the modular system that is to say the control and monitoring module 102, the herbicide and mixing module 108 and the nozzle assembly 110 can each be individually reversibly fixed on a carrier element 118.
  • the carrier element 118 can consist of one or more support carriages (not shown).
  • Fig. 2 shows an example of a top view 200 of the control and monitoring module 102 with the roof removed.
  • Personnel can enter the control and monitoring module 102 via the doors 202.
  • One or two workplaces for operating personnel are located within the control and monitoring module 102.
  • the respective seats 204 can be rotated on the spot about a vertical axis so that the respective operator can look out of the control and monitoring module 102 through one of the windows 206 in one of the possible directions of travel (represented by the double arrow 208).
  • the respective operator can intervene directly in the function of the control unit 212, which generates the signals for the herbicide and mixing module 108, via a control panel at his seat 204.
  • control unit 212 In order to monitor the function of the control unit 212, the function of the nozzle assembly and the function of the herbicide and mixing module, there is at least one monitor 218 in the operator's field of vision. Additional work tables 210 are also shown directly in front of these monitors 218 Control and monitoring module 102 contain further furnishings 214. A passage 216 is provided between the two seats 204.
  • FIG. 2 The top view shown in the figure also shows the basic hexagonal shape of the cabin, in which a pair of windows 206 (right / left) is inclined with respect to one of the possible directions of movement 208.
  • Fig. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the herbicide and mixing module 108 in a top view 300 with the roof removed.
  • the plurality of containers 114 for holding different (or even the same) herbicides, of which four are shown here, for example, can be clearly seen.
  • a walkway 302 connects a left input side with a right input side of the herbicide and mixing module 108.
  • a multiplicity of lines 304, valves and mixers 304, pumps 306 (as an example) and other other control devices (not shown in detail) enable mixing of various herbicide mixtures, for example of weed-specific herbicide mixtures.
  • the herbicide and mixing module 108 is typically located in a housing in the form of a 20-foot standard container, for example in accordance with ISO 668: 2013-08.
  • Fig. 4 shows an exemplary embodiment of a plan view of the energy module 400.
  • the energy module 400 consists of an actual energy generation block 404 in which an internal combustion engine can generate electricity with the aid of a generator.
  • the energy generation block 404 can be controlled from the outside via an operating terminal 406.
  • a tank for the fuel can be filled from above.
  • the power generation block 404 is mounted on a platform that can take up the footprint of a standard 20 foot container, for example. On this module 400 one can also see fastening points 402 for fastening to a carrying car. A lateral grille 414 protects the operating personnel from falling down from the platform 408.
  • the platform 408 can be reached via a respective ladder 410. This can be locked by respective pivoting doors 412. There is no need to provide a grid on the respective left and right side of the energy module 400. Rather, the other modules - the control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module - can be reached via these ends of the energy module 400.
  • Fig. 5 shows several modules in connection. On the far left is the herbicide and mixing module 108, followed by the energy module 400, the control and monitoring module 102 as well as an additional stay module 502. From the buffers 504 it can be seen that all modules are shown next to one another on a carrier car.
  • Fig. 6 shows an example of a perspective view 600 of the several modules: the herbicide and mixing module 108, the energy module 400, the control and monitoring module 102 as well as the stay module 502. All modules can be seen on a carriage 602 with two double-axle turnstiles 604 shown. The sequence shown for the individual modules has proven to be practical.
  • the stay module 502 is located furthest away from the herbicide and mixing module 108, so that even in the event of a malfunction of the herbicide and mixing module 108 (for example uncontrolled herbicide leakage), the personnel on board are protected solely by the distance .
  • the energy module 400 is located between the herbicide and mixing module 108 and the control and monitoring module 102 and can easily supply both modules with energy.
  • the platform of the energy module 400 can be easily reached both from the mixing module 108 and from the control and monitoring module 102.
  • Fig. 7 shows an example of a perspective view of a train 700 consisting of a storage wagon 702, the carrying wagon 704 with the complete modular system for weed control and a tank wagon 706 with which water can be transported, which can be made available to the mixing module 108 via hoses.
  • the supply cart 702 can be used to store and transport various supplies for the train; in particular, various herbicides can be stored directly and in larger quantities in this way. The supply of herbicides is therefore not limited to the capacity of the containers in the mixing module 108.
  • a locomotive can be provided at the beginning or at the end of the train 700.
  • the orientation - ie the exit of the herbicides from the nozzle assembly - has to be adjusted according to the direction of travel of the train. It is not necessary to rearrange the modules of the modular system for weed control for a different direction of travel.
  • Fig. 8 shows the method 800 for combating weeds in a track bed.
  • the method has the following: a reversible fixing 802 of a control and monitoring module (SCM) on, for example, a carrier element, a reversible fixing 804 of a Herbicide and mixing module (HMM) on the carrier element and a reversible fixing 806 of a nozzle assembly on the carrier element.
  • SCM control and monitoring module
  • HMM Herbicide and mixing module
  • the nozzle assembly is positioned spatially independently of both the control and monitoring module and the herbicide and mixing module.
  • the method 800 further includes: establishing 808 a fluid connection between the herbicide and mixing module and the nozzle assembly, generating 810 a first set of control signals for controlling valves and mixers in the herbicide and mixing module to mix a Weed-specific herbicide mixture by means of a control unit of the control and monitoring module and generating 812 a second set of control signals for controlling valves of a nozzle assembly by means of the control unit of the control and monitoring module and selective spraying 814 of the weed-specific herbicide mixture Nozzles of the nozzle holder on railways.
  • the herbicide and mixing module has at least the following: a plurality of containers for holding different herbicides, which can be in a selective fluid connection with the valves and mixers, a water connection which is selectively connected to the valves and mixers in a selective fluid connection There is a fluid connection, and connection elements via which electrical signal connections are made to connection elements of the control unit, so that the first control signals generated in the control and monitoring module can be passed to the valves and mixers of the herbicide and mixing module.

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