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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B61—RAILWAYS
  • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
  • B61L29/00—Safety means for rail/road crossing traffic
  • B61L29/08—Operation of gates; Combined operation of gates and signals
  • B61L29/18—Operation by approaching rail vehicle or train
  • B61L29/22—Operation by approaching rail vehicle or train electrically
  • B61L29/228—Operation by approaching rail vehicle or train electrically using optical means
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B61—RAILWAYS
  • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
  • B61L1/00—Devices along the route controlled by interaction with the vehicle or train
  • B61L1/16—Devices for counting axles; Devices for counting vehicles
  • B61L1/161—Devices for counting axles; Devices for counting vehicles characterised by the counting methods
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B61—RAILWAYS
  • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
  • B61L29/00—Safety means for rail/road crossing traffic
  • B61L29/24—Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning
  • B61L29/28—Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning electrically operated
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B61—RAILWAYS
  • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
  • B61L29/00—Safety means for rail/road crossing traffic
  • B61L29/24—Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning
  • B61L29/28—Means for warning road traffic that a gate is closed or closing, or that rail traffic is approaching, e.g. for visible or audible warning electrically operated
  • B61L29/30—Supervision, e.g. monitoring arrangements
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B61—RAILWAYS
  • B61L—GUIDING RAILWAY TRAFFIC; ENSURING THE SAFETY OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC
  • B61L1/00—Devices along the route controlled by interaction with the vehicle or train
  • B61L1/16—Devices for counting axles; Devices for counting vehicles

Definitions

• the invention particularly relates to a method for determining the movement of a rail vehicle, in particular a freight or passenger train, in the warning zone of a level crossing, according to the preamble of claim 1.
• the environment or the areas of a level crossing are usually divided into different zones.
• a train comes - regardless of the direction of travel - from the so-called safe zone and goes into the so-called warning zone.
• the level crossing receives a signal and closes the barrier.
• a sensor detects the train's axis pattern and the number of train axes.
• the train travels through the warning zone at the end of which is the so-called protection zone.
• the protection zone is located just before and just behind the crossing point between the track and the road, the actual level crossing. After crossing the crossing point or the actual level crossing, the train travels from the protection zone to the subsequent further warning zone.
• the further safe zone is connected to the further warning zone.
• a further, second sensor which also detects the axis pattern when exiting the safe zone. If the last axle of the train passes the second sensor, the level crossing is released and the barrier opens.
• This known system can determine the times for opening and closing the level crossing with sufficient accuracy in order to hinder the flow of traffic as short as possible.
• stops are made within the warning zone of the level crossing and some of the wagons are coupled, shunted or parked for waiting. Forklift drivers and other employees are currently driving through these intersections on sight.
• the object of the invention is to specify a method in which the street of a level crossing is only briefly secured when it is really necessary. This object is achieved in particular by a method according to the independent claim.
• Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
• the invention relates to a method for determining the movement of a rail vehicle, in particular a freight or passenger train, in the warning zone of a level crossing.
• the temperature in the warning zone of the level crossing or in a partial area of the warning zone is determined at a first point in time
• the temperature in the warning zone of the level crossing or in a partial area of the warning zone is determined at a later second time
• a warning signal is output by a level crossing safety device
• the level crossing security device causes the level crossing to be blocked by a blocking notice and / or a physical block
• the method according to the invention in particular enables shorter closing times in the cases in which a train has to stop in the warning zone.
• the start of the train is reliably recognized and not just the entry into the protection zone, for example.
• the level crossing barriers are only closed if really necessary and, moreover, even closed early. A significantly higher flow of traffic across the street of the level crossing is achieved.
• the determination of the temperature at the first time only after a predetermined first time period after entering the rail vehicle into the warning zone.
• the level crossing safety device causes the level crossing to be unlocked if the rail vehicle stays in the warning zone for longer than a predetermined second period after it has entered the warning zone.
• This measure enables the level crossing to be released quickly if it can be seen that the train has been in the warning zone for a longer period.
• the level crossing safety device receives the number of axles of the rail vehicle determined by a first axle counter when entering the warning zone.
• the level crossing safety device receives the number of axles of the rail vehicle determined by a second axle counter when it exits the warning zone, and the level crossing safety device compares the number of axles determined by the first and second axle counters.
• the level crossing securing device stores the number of axles determined by the second axle counter if the second number of axles deviates from the first number of axles.
• the determination of the first and the second temperature is carried out by one or more heat or temperature detection devices which are arranged along the warning zone of the level crossing, preferably stationary.
• the comparison of the temperature at the first point in time with the temperature at the second point in time is carried out on the basis of the temperature measurement by the same heat detection device.
• the at least one heat detection device or at least one temperature measuring device is formed by a thermal image camera and / or an infrared sensor.
• thermal imaging camera as a heat detection device further increases the reliability of the method according to the invention for detecting a train traveling off.
• the exhaust gas temperature of the rail vehicle is measured for the temperature comparison at the first and the second time, in particular for a diesel locomotive.
• This measure according to the invention is also suitable for significantly increasing the reliability of the method according to the invention for detecting a train traveling off.
• the method has a transmission of the number of axles held to a further track section.
• the invention further proposes a level crossing safety device for determining the movement of a rail vehicle in the warning zone of a level crossing.
• the level crossing protection device is advantageously characterized by the execution of a method according to the invention.
• the invention proposes a level crossing with a level crossing securing device for determining the movement of a rail vehicle in the warning zone of a level crossing.
• the level crossing is also characterized before geous by the execution of a method according to the invention.
• the invention proposes a computer program product for controlling at least one processor which effects the execution of at least one step of a method according to the invention.
• Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a proposed method according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
• Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention
• Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a proposed device according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 5 shows a schematic illustration of a proposed level crossing according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 1 shows a schematic illustration of a proposed method according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a method for determining a movement of a rail vehicle, in particular a freight or passenger train, in a warning zone 120 of a level crossing 100, characterized in that the method comprises: determining 10 a first temperature 210 in the warning zone 120 of the level crossing 100 or in a partial area of the warning zone 120 to a first second point. Determining 20 a second temperature 220 in the warning zone 120 of the level crossing 100 or in a partial area of the warning zone 120 for a second second point. The first point in time lies before the second point in time. Comparing 30 the first temperature 210 with the second temperature 220. If the comparison shows that the second temperature 220 is higher than the first temperature 210, the method has an output 35 of a warning signal 160 and an initiation 37 of a blocking of the level crossing 100.
• the first temperature 210 can only be determined at the first point in time after a predetermined first time period after the rail vehicle has entered the warning zone 120. This can have the advantage that the relevance of the measurement results can be increased. This can result in the advantage that the reliability of the method or of the level crossing safety device can be increased.
• FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of the method, the method further comprising: causing 40 the blocking of the level crossing 100 to be lifted if the rail vehicle moves longer than a predetermined second period after it has entered the warning zone 120 in the warning zone 120.
• FIG. 3 shows a schematic illustration of a proposed method according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 3 shows a schematic representation of the method, the method further comprising: determining 50 a first number of axles 230 when the rail vehicle enters the warning zone 120. determining 60 a second number of axles 240 when the rail vehicle exits the warning zone 120 Compare 70 the first with the second number of axles 230, 240 with one another. And if the second number of axles 240 differs from the first number of axles 230: reserve 75 of the second number of axles 240. And if the second number of axles 240 does not deviate from the first number of axles 230: reserve 77 of the first number of axles 230.
• the blocking of the level crossing 100 and / or a duration of the predetermined second period of time can take place based on the number of axles 230, 240 kept available. This can have the advantage that the level crossing can be blocked more effectively, thus the duration of the block can be chosen more adequately.
• FIGS. 1 to 3 The following exemplary embodiments are common to FIGS. 1 to 3.
• the first and second temperatures 210, 220 can be determined by one or more heat or temperature detection devices, which are arranged along the warning zone 120 of the level crossing 100, preferably in a stationary manner.
• the comparison 30 of the temperature 210 at the first point in time with the temperature 220 at the second point in time can be made on the basis of the temperature measurement by the same heat detection device.
• This can have the advantage that the reliability of the method or of the level crossing safety device can be increased further. Because, for example, error tolerances in temperature measurement can be minimized or even eliminated.
• the at least one heat detection device or at least one temperature measuring device can be formed by a thermal imaging camera and / or an infrared sensor.
• the exhaust gas temperature of the rail vehicle can be measured for the temperature comparison 30 at the first and the second point in time, the rail vehicle in particular having a diesel locomotive.
• the second temperature can be indicative of an impending start of the rail vehicle. In this case, it can be assumed that the rail vehicle will soon start to travel - or also in a predetermined period - and will leave the warning zone.
• the warning signal 35 may be output 35 and the level crossing 100 blocked 37 if the comparison 30 shows that the second temperature 220 is higher than the first temperature 210 by a threshold value.
• a threshold value may have the advantage of being low Temperature deviations, which are not indicative of an impending arrival of the rail vehicle, can be neglected and thus the reliability of the level crossing closure can be increased even further.
• the threshold value can be predetermined.
• the threshold value can also depend on the rail vehicle. For example, the threshold value can depend on the type of locomotive of the rail vehicle.
• a physical blocking of the level crossing 100 can have the advantage that the level crossing can be securely blocked.
• a virtual blocking of the level crossing 100 can have the advantage that the blocking can be carried out cost-effectively by the virtual Blocking can be sent, for example, as blocking information to native devices of autonomous motor vehicles. This can avoid the cost of a physical lock. This can be done without significantly affecting the reliability of the level crossing barrier.
• the reliability of the level crossing block can be increased even further. This can be the case, for example, in that there is redundancy in the blocking of the level crossing 100.
• the leveling 37 of the level crossing 100 can be blocked by means of a traffic light, a level crossing and / or a blocking information for a motor vehicle located in the vicinity of the level crossing 100.
• the locking information can thus be sent to a motor vehicle or a compu device of the motor vehicle. This can be done for example by means of wireless communication, such as UMTS, WLAN, 4G, 5G, MANET, VANET, Car2X and the like.
• wireless communication such as UMTS, WLAN, 4G, 5G, MANET, VANET, Car2X and the like.
• the blocking of the level crossing 100 by means of light signals or level barriers can have the advantage that common devices for blocking the level crossing 100 can be used. This can reduce costs. Furthermore, the reliability of the method or of the level crossing safety device can also be increased as a result.
• the blocking of the level crossing 100 by means of blocking information can have the advantage that autonomously driving motor vehicles can be controlled effectively and safely without requiring a more expensive physical rail barrier.
• FIG. 4 shows a schematic illustration of a proposed device according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• 4 shows a schematic representation of a level crossing protection device for determining a movement of a rail vehicle in a warning zone 120 of a level crossing 100.
• the level crossing protection device is set up to carry out a method according to the invention.
• the level crossing safety device 200 only has the heat or temperature detection device (s) for measuring the first temperature 210 and the second temperature 200.
• One or more temperature recording devices can be used to measure the two temperatures.
• the level crossing safety device 200 has both the heat or temperature detection device (s) for measuring the first temperature 210 and the second temperature 200, and the devices for measuring the first number of axes 230 and the second number of axes (240). .
• One or more axis number detection devices can be used to measure the two axis numbers.
• FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of a proposed level crossing according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 5 shows a schematic illustration of a level crossing with a level crossing safety device for determining a movement of a rail vehicle in a warning zone 120 of a level crossing 100.
• the level crossing is set up to carry out a method according to the invention.
• Level crossing protection device first temperature second temperature first number of axes second number of axes

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