JPH04121268A - Rescue vehicle and base for levitation type railway - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To quickly transport the rescue crew and rescue facility to the accident site when an accident occurs by providing the riding facility of rescue workers or a rescue work means on a rescue vehicle running on an auxiliary running path different from the levitation running ground facility of a passenger train. CONSTITUTION:A levitation running ground piece 2 and an auxiliary running path 3a are provided on the roadbed 1 of a levitation type railway, and a vehicle body 4 is levitated by the magnetic force applied between the levitation device on the vehicle body side and the ground piece 2 when a general passenger train 4 is run at a high speed. The passenger train 4 is run on the auxiliary running path 3a with wheels at a low speed, and a vehicle for the maintenance and inspection of the ground facility is run on it. A rescue vehicle 10 is run on the auxiliary running path 3a with wheels 12 made of a rubber tire, a jack 11 lifted by remote control is provided on the rescue vehicle 10, and a connecting device 16 to be fixed with the passenger train 4 is provided on the top plate of the jack 11. The vehicle body of the passenger train 4 is lifted with the jack 11 to the height to avoid the contact with the ground facility over the whole length, and the passenger train 4 is towed by a power vehicle 14 integrally with the rescue train.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a rescue vehicle for ensuring the safety and convenience of passengers in general passenger vehicles and promoting recovery from the accident when an accident occurs on a floating railway.

[Conventional technology]

Research and development is being carried out on levitation railways, especially magnetic levitation railways, with the aim of putting them into practical use, but there are many issues that need to be resolved as they require a wide range of technologies. Therefore, many inventions have been submitted so far, and the related technical fields are very wide.

For example, the technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 48-27408 is
The technology described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-218960 is related to M equipment, which allows small cross-section vehicles to get on and off without being affected by strong magnetism. It describes the facilities that will be used.

On the other hand, a moving object that cannot run on its own or is no longer able to run on its own is lifted from below by a moving vehicle,
It was discovered in 1986 that the state of transportation was maintained in this state.
It is described in the publication No.-258006. However, the technology described in this publication is for a method of transporting an unmanned wagon during normal times, and is essentially different from transporting a manned vehicle during an emergency.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Even though floating railway vehicles are equipped with the latest technology, there are times when they are unable to travel on their own due to accidents such as breakdowns or power outages.In such cases, rescue personnel are required to ensure the safety of passengers and quickly recover from accidents and rescue materials must be transported to the accident site.

However, the technology for rescue work on floating railways was not known so far, and there were problems in responding to emergencies.

A first object of the present invention is to realize a rescue vehicle that can quickly transport rescue personnel and rescue equipment to the accident site when an accident occurs on a floating railway.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that a passenger vehicle on a floating railway may come to an emergency stop on the main line due to an accident such as a breakdown or power outage, and be unable to continue on its own. At that time, for the purpose of ensuring the safety and convenience of passengers, the passenger vehicle must be promptly transported to the nearest station or depot, and the passengers must be unloaded. It is also desirable to remove the accident vehicle from the main road in order to facilitate accident recovery work.

However, the above-mentioned prior art does not mention anything about the transportation of floating railway passenger trains that cannot run on their own.
No consideration was given to what would happen in the event of an accident.

A second object of the present invention is to realize a rescue vehicle that can move a floating railway passenger train that is unable to run on its own along a running route.

Further, if a failure occurs in the normal power transmission method due to a failure of ground equipment of the electric system, etc., the environment inside the passenger vehicle is likely to deteriorate. For example, the air conditioning system cannot be used, and for safety reasons, the windows cannot be opened while driving, so the temperature inside the car may become extremely high or low, and lighting other than battery-powered emergency lights cannot be used, leading to insufficient illuminance. Although it will be done.

However, there was no known method for dealing with power outages on passenger trains.

A third object of the present invention is to realize a rescue vehicle that can cope with failures in ground electrical systems and supply electric power to passenger trains in a different way than normal.

In addition, in maglev trains, passenger vehicles are equipped with devices that generate extremely strong magnetism. Therefore, passengers board and exit the train in a way that has less magnetic influence. However, in the event of an emergency stop on the route between stations, the boarding and alighting devices provided on the ground side, which function to reduce the effects of magnetism, cannot be used.

Furthermore, providing a passenger train with a boarding and alighting device increases the weight of the vehicle, so it is difficult to realize only a simplified boarding and alighting device.

Although there is a problem in escaping passengers from a passenger vehicle that has come to an emergency stop, no solution has been proposed to date.

A fourth object of the present invention is to realize a rescue vehicle that can safely evacuate passengers from a passenger vehicle that has made an emergency stop.

In addition, the branching device that switches the traveling route of a floating railway has a more complex structure than a conventional railroad branching device, and the movement of mass associated with switching is also large. Therefore, switching is difficult with only human power and requires power. However, it is conceivable that the branching device may not be able to receive power due to a power outage, etc., or may cease to operate due to a failure in the signal system.

Furthermore, in the event of a disaster, a rescue request from a passenger train and an inability to switch the branching device may occur at the same time, and a rescue vehicle, due to its nature, must have the ability to freely switch the branching device.

Nevertheless, no technology has been shown to switch branches in an emergency.

A fifth object of the present invention is to realize a rescue vehicle that can switch over a branching device that does not operate normally.

In addition, in conventional railways, the distance between stations is short, and it is easy to access the rails, which are the running routes. However, in floating railways, the distance between stations is very long, and it is difficult to infiltrate the running route from the outside due to safety measures during normal times. Therefore, although dispatching a relief train is the quickest way to help when an accident occurs, three or more passenger trains make an emergency stop between two branches on the main line, such as a station or depot, and are unable to run on their own. If this becomes impossible, a problem arises in that relief trains can only approach passenger trains at both ends.

No solution to this problem has hitherto been presented.

A sixth object of the present invention is to realize a facility that can quickly dispatch a relief train to all passenger trains when a plurality of passenger trains make an emergency stop on a main line.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above first objective is achieved by the following means.

(b) A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and is dispatched when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a floating railway runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the surface equipment for floating traveling of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and carries a rescue worker's boarding equipment or rescue work means. A relief vehicle for floating railways, which is characterized by the following:

Moreover, the second objective is achieved by the following means.

(b) A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and is dispatched when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. In a rescue vehicle for a floating railway, the vehicle runs on an auxiliary track different from the surface equipment for floating traveling of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is used as a means of rescue work to load and fix the passenger train. 1. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, comprising: a loading platform for loading the passenger train; and a loading device for loading the passenger train onto the loading platform.

(c) The rescue work means may include a jack that lifts the passenger train and a device that fixes and maintains the lifted body of the passenger train, which has a shape that fits between the floor of the passenger train and the roadbed. A relief vehicle for floating railways.

(d) Furthermore, in the floating railway, the rescue work means is equipped with a device that straddles the passenger train, lifts the passenger train from above, and maintains and fixes the passenger train in a suspended state. Rescue vehicle.

Further, the above third objective is achieved by the following means.

(E) A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and is dispatched when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a floating railway runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the surface equipment for floating traveling on the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and uses its own generator as a means of rescue work. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, comprising a power supply device for supplying power to the passenger train.

Further, the fourth objective is achieved by the following means.

(f) A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and is dispatched when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a floating railway runs on an auxiliary track different from the surface equipment for floating running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is used as a means of rescue work at the boarding/exit of the passenger train. Or a rescue vehicle in a floating railway, characterized by being equipped with an evacuation device or an evacuation passage that connects an emergency exit and a safety facility or a connected rescue vehicle.

Further, the fifth objective is achieved by the following means.

(g) A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and is dispatched when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. In a rescue vehicle on a floating railway, the vehicle runs on an auxiliary track different from the ground equipment for floating running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a power vehicle, and is used as a means of rescue work by a branching device for the running route. 1. A relief vehicle for a floating railway, characterized in that it is equipped with a transmitting device that issues a switching signal, or an energy source such as a power source or hydraulic pressure that switches the switching device.

Further, the sixth objective is achieved by the following means.

(H) A rescue vehicle base on a floating railway that accommodates the above-mentioned rescue vehicles, is provided at intervals shorter than twice the running interval distance of the passenger train, and is connected to the auxiliary running path by a branching device. .

[Effect]

According to the configuration of the above means (a), there are the following effects.

When a request for dispatch is issued due to the occurrence of an accident, rescue personnel board rescue vehicles parked on the siding line at a vehicle depot, etc. and are dispatched to the main line.

The rescue vehicle does not travel on the ground, but instead runs on wheels.

Furthermore, it is equipped with its own power source and can run on its own without being supplied with power from an external source, or can run while being propelled or guided by a connected motor vehicle.

This rescue vehicle will stop near the accident vehicle, and rescue personnel will begin rescue work. At this time, rescue work means such as loaded rescue materials can be used.

Further, according to the configuration of means (b), (c), and (d), the following effects occur.

The rescue vehicle travels under its own power or is guided by a motorized vehicle and heads toward the passenger train where it stops and waits.

Upon arrival at the scene, the passenger train can be loaded onto the loading platform, or the rescue vehicle itself can crawl under the floor of the passenger train and lift it up with jacks, or it can straddle the passenger train and hoist the passenger vehicle from above and transport it. .

Furthermore, the configuration of the means (e) has the following effects.

The rescue vehicle approaches the passenger and stops nearby.
Start power supply work. First, a rescue worker manually or remotely connects, for example, a power line coupling device provided to the power receiving device of the passenger train. The power receiving device may be one that is used in normal times, or may be one that is used exclusively for emergencies. Next, electric power is sent from a generator mounted on the rescue vehicle or a vehicle connected thereto to the passenger train via the power line coupling device and the power receiving device. This electric power makes it possible to operate the lighting and air conditioning equipment inside the passenger train, thereby ensuring a comfortable living environment inside the train.

In addition, when a power line coupling device is incorporated into a device that couples another rescue vehicle and the passenger train, the power line can be automatically connected when the device is connected. According to the structure of (f), there are the following effects.

The rescue vehicle stops near the passenger train to be rescued, deploys its evacuation equipment or evacuation route, and attaches the mounting device attached to one end to the passenger train's boarding/exit or emergency exit. After the installation is completed, passengers can safely escape from the passenger train by passing through the evacuation device or the like.

A rescue passenger vehicle may be connected to the rescue vehicle, and passengers may be guided directly from the evacuation equipment to the passenger vehicle.

As a result, passengers do not need to go outside to the road, improving safety.

Further, according to the configuration of the first means (g), there is the following effect.

If there is a branch equipped with a branching device on the course on which the rescue vehicle should travel, and switching of the branching device is on the side that would impede the progress of the rescue vehicle, it is necessary to perform switching work. If the branching device does not operate normally due to a failure of the central control device located in the central control room or a failure of the communication line from the central control device to the branching device,
A device installed in the rescue vehicle generates a signal to switch branches and performs the switching. Signal transmission from the transmitting device to the controller may be wireless or wired, and may be by electrical signals, optical signals, or other means.

Further, when the branching device cannot operate due to a failure of the energy source such as a power outage or a failure of the power source, the branching device can be switched by the power source provided in the rescue vehicle. For example, if a branch device that uses an electric motor as its power source becomes inoperable due to a power outage, power is supplied to the electric motor via a cable connected to a generator installed in a rescue vehicle, and the electric motor is activated to perform switching. conduct. Or, if the branching device is of a structure that switches using hydraulic pressure,
The hydraulic pump installed in the rescue vehicle and the hydraulic piping of the branching device are connected with a hydraulic hose, and high-pressure oil is supplied to make the switchover.6 When switching the first branch, a signal is sent to avoid causing a second accident such as a collision. to notify other trains and the central control room of the changeover.

Further, according to the configuration of the above means (H), the following effects are achieved.

For example, if three passenger trains exist between two depots housing rescue vehicles due to an accident, the passenger train in the middle cannot be approached until the other passenger trains have been carried away. However, by making the spacing between depots shorter than twice the train interval distance, relief vehicles housed in depots are dispatched onto the main line via a branch, and their path is blocked by other passenger trains. It is possible to approach the target rescued passenger train without any trouble.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to one drawing.

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 1 to 3.

On a roadbed 1 of a floating railway, a floating running ground member 2 and an auxiliary running track 3a are provided. When a general passenger train 4 travels at high speed, the car body levitates due to the magnetic force acting between the levitation device on the car body side and the ground element 2.

The auxiliary running track 3a is used by the passenger train 4 to run its wheels at low speeds, and in addition, vehicles for maintenance and inspection of the running track and ground equipment such as electricity and communication equipment run on it.

The rescue vehicle 10 according to the present invention also travels on this auxiliary travel path 3a with wheels 12 made of rubber tires.

The rescue vehicle 10 has a jack 1 that can be raised and lowered by remote control.
1 is provided facing upward, and the upper plate of the jack is provided with a coupling device 6 for fixing it to a passenger vehicle. The cross section of the rescue vehicle 10 with the jacks 11 lowered has a shape that can be placed under the floor of the passenger train 4, and does not overlap with the interior of the passenger vehicle's construction limits.

Furthermore, although each rescue vehicle 10 is equipped with a brake, it is not equipped with motive power for running, so the index is connected to the power vehicle 14 via a coupler 13 that connects the rescue vehicles with each other and the power vehicle 14. Or it can be propelled and run. In this way, one rescue train is made up of multiple rescue vehicles and one or more power vehicles.
5 is formed. Note that the power vehicle 14 is equipped with a diesel engine and can run without any trouble even during a power outage.

The power vehicle 14 is also equipped with a generator, the output of which can be sent to a rescue vehicle near the power vehicle, Oa, via an electric cable. A power line coupling device is built into a coupling device 16 attached to a jack 11 provided in the rescue vehicle 10a, and an electric cable connected to the generator of the motor vehicle 14 is connected thereto.

When the passenger train 4 becomes unable to run on its own due to an accident such as a power outage or a vehicle breakdown, the system ensures the safety and convenience of the passengers trapped inside the passenger train 4, and also performs prompt recovery from the accident. Relief train 15 is dispatched for this purpose.

FIG. 1 shows a rescue train 15 approaching from the right side of the figure by a power vehicle 14 in order to rescue the rescued passenger train 4 that has stopped. As the relief train 15 moves further to the left, the relief vehicles 10 sneak under the passenger train 4 one after another, and the relief vehicles 10 are kept under the floor along the entire length of the passenger train 4. After positioning is performed by propulsion of the power vehicle 14.

All rescue vehicles 10 applied their brakes and fixed their positions.
All at once, they slowly lifted Jyatsuki 11. When the upper plate of the jack 11 comes into contact with the lower part of the passenger train 4, the coupling device 16 attached to the jack upper plate operates, and the body of the passenger train 4 is fixed to the jack 11.

At this time, since a power line coupling device is built into the coupling device of the rescue vehicle 10a near the motor vehicle, this device is connected to the power receiving device provided at the bottom of the lead vehicle of the passenger train 4. When the generator of the motor vehicle 14 is operated, the power output is sent to the interior of the passenger train 4 via the connected power line coupling device and power receiving device.

Meanwhile, Jack 11 was lifted even further.

The car body of the passenger train 4 reaches and is maintained over its entire length to a height where there is no fear of contact with ground equipment. With the above operations, the passenger train 4 becomes one with the relief train 15, and the power *14
The vehicle is indexed to the nearest station and then travels on wheels to transport the vehicle and passengers.

According to this embodiment, when a passenger train that has lost its self-propelling ability due to an accident stops on the main line, it is possible to transport the passenger train to the nearest station.

This function frees passengers from being confined inside the vehicle, allowing them the freedom to purchase food and drink or transfer to another mode of transportation. Further, since power is supplied to the passenger train immediately after the rescue vehicle is connected to the passenger train, the lighting and air conditioning equipment inside the train can be operated. These features ensure that the interior of the vehicle is well-lit even at night or inside a tunnel, and maintains a moderate temperature even under the scorching sun or in the depths of winter. Therefore, the inside environment of the vehicle is maintained, and passengers' health is maintained and at the same time, their sense of anxiety is reduced.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the rescued passenger train itself is not expected to run on its own wheels, and even after a low-speed wheel failure or a belly landing in an emergency situation that does not involve wheels, It is possible to transport the vehicle body.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a front view of this embodiment during operation, and FIG. 5 is a side view of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the structure, operation, and effects that are not particularly described are the same as those in the first embodiment.

It is the same as in the first embodiment that a floating running ground element 2 and an auxiliary running track 3a are provided on the roadbed 1 of the floating railway, but a relief running track is provided on both side walls of the roadbed 1. 3b, the rescue vehicle 20 according to this embodiment has a rescue traveling path 3b.
- It runs on wheels 22, but it is not equipped with power for running and is guided or propelled by another motor vehicle.

Furthermore, the car body is gate-shaped so that it straddles the passenger train 4, and does not overlap with the inside of the passenger train's building limits when running.

The upper part is equipped with two sets of winches and wires, which are lifting devices 21, on the left and right, and a coupling device 23 is attached to the tip of the wire. Lifting device 21 by remote control
The connecting device 23 can be raised and lowered, and the connecting device 23 can be attached to and removed from the car body of the passenger train 4. In addition, couplers 24 that can be connected to other rescue vehicles or power vehicles are provided at the front and rear.

At the time of dispatch, the rescue vehicle 20 is connected to a power vehicle and travels on the rescue road 3b. When approaching the passenger train 4, the rescue vehicle 2o is in front and the power vehicle is propelled from behind. Since the rescue vehicle 20 does not overlap the passenger train 4 in cross section, even if it encounters the passenger train 4, it will not collide with the passenger train 4 and can move slowly and straddle it. The rescue vehicle 20 stops at a position spanning the entire length of the passenger train 4, and fixes the position by applying the brakes.

Next, the coupling device 23 of the lifting device 21 is lowered and coupled to the passenger train 4 at the lifting position. A receiver for coupling the coupling device 23 may be provided at the lifting position on the passenger vehicle 4 side, but depending on the structure of the coupling device 23, a dedicated receiver is not required.

When the hoisting device 21 is hoisted up, the car body of the passenger train 4 is pulled by the coupling device and rises, separating it from the ground equipment. Once the hoist has been raised to a height where it will not come into contact with ground equipment even if there is shaking, stop hoisting at that position and secure it. In this state, the passenger train 4 can be transported by being pulled by a power vehicle while suspended from the rescue vehicle 20.

According to this embodiment, the underfloor space of the passenger train 4 is small and the first
Even if it is difficult to realize the rescue vehicle 10 according to the embodiment described above, it is possible to realize a rescue vehicle 20 that plays a similar role and transports the passenger train 4.

Furthermore, the rescue vehicle 20 according to this embodiment can also be used as an emergency crane. The operation will be explained below. At the time of dispatch, the vehicle is placed on another rescue vehicle running on the auxiliary running path 3a, and is moved to the rescue running path 3b near the passenger train 4 by another crane or the like to be in a running state.

By doing so, the rescue vehicle 2o only moves over a short distance at low speed, and there is no need to accurately maintain the rescue travel path 3b over a long distance.

The operations of moving and fixing the rescue vehicle 20 and hoisting the passenger train 4 are the same as described above. With passenger train 4 lifted,
Another rescue vehicle equipped with a loading platform traveling on the auxiliary running path 3a enters under the passenger train 4 and stops.1. Passenger train 4 is lowered onto the loading platform. After the passenger train has been loaded onto a rescue vehicle with a loading platform and carried away, the rescue vehicle 20, which served as a crane, is recovered in the reverse order of the prepared operations.

(Third Embodiment) Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a side view of this embodiment during operation.

On a road bed 31 of a floating railway having a viaduct structure, a floating running ground element 32 and an auxiliary running track 33 are provided. The floating ground element 32 has a built-in solenoid, and when a magnetically levitated train approaches at high speed, it is energized and provides a floating blade. Its surface is covered with a non-magnetic material, and the passenger train 34 can land on it, slide and come to a stop in an emergency situation such as a breakdown of a running vehicle. The floating ground elements 32 are provided on both left and right sides of the lower and side surfaces of the passenger train, but in FIG. 6, the ground elements on the near side are omitted to make it easier to see.

The auxiliary running track 33 is equipped with steel rails similar to those of conventional railways, and track maintenance vehicles normally run on them during times when commercial passenger trains are not running. Rescue vehicle 3
0 also runs on it with wheels 32. Rescue vehicle 30
is not equipped with power and is connected to a motor vehicle 35 for movement. Above the rescue vehicle 30 is a loading platform 36.
A large number of rollers 36a are provided on its surface and rotate freely.

The rescue vehicle 30a that is farthest from the power vehicle 35 has its end opposite to the power vehicle descending into a slope.

A roller 36b is also provided on the slope. Power car 3
5 is equipped with a winch (not shown) and can wind up the wire 37.

A hook 38 attached to the tip of the wire 37 can be attached to the head of the passenger train 34. The winch, wire 37, and roller 30a described above.

30b is provided as a loading device.

When the passenger train 34 makes an emergency stop on the main line and is unable to run on its own, a rescue train consisting of a rescue vehicle 30 and a power vehicle 35 is dispatched, and in FIG.
approach. The relief train stopped in front of passenger train 34,
Stretch out the wire 37 and attach the hook 38 to the passenger train.

Next, while winding up the wire 37 with a winch, the power vehicle 35 advances to the left in synchronization with the speed.

The rescue vehicle 30a is pushed under the floor of the passenger train 34. The car body of the passenger train 34 is smoothly pushed up onto the loading platform 36 by the rollers 36a.

When the passenger train 34 rises to the loading platform 36 along its entire length,
The winch is stopped and the body of the passenger train 34 is fixed to the loading platform 36 by a coupling device (not shown) provided on the loading platform 36.

Through the above operations, loading of the passenger train 34 is completed, and the passenger train 34 can be transported to the nearest station. In addition, the height of the loading platform 36 is such that there are no rails that come into contact with ground equipment when the passenger train 34 is loaded, and the height of the platform surface and the floor surface of the loaded passenger train are the same in preparation for entering the station. This is the height at which .

According to this embodiment, it is possible to complete the rescue work in a relatively short time, and since the mechanism is simple, the cost required for implementation is low.

Note that the winch may not be provided on the power vehicle 35, but may be provided on a separately connected vehicle. In addition, instead of the loading device shown in this embodiment, a conventionally known crane, jack, etc. or the gate-shaped rescue vehicle 20 described in the second embodiment is used to lift the passenger vehicle, and a loading platform 36 is provided underneath. It is also possible to use a rescue vehicle to load the cargo.

(Fourth Example) Hereinafter, a fourth example of the present invention will be described using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a side view of this embodiment.

As in the third embodiment, a rescue vehicle 40 runs on wheels 42 on an auxiliary traveling path 43, and a power vehicle 45 is connected thereto. In addition to mechanical connections for the purpose of indexing, the connections include electrical and pneumatic piping connections that send electric power and compressed air from the generator and air compressor mounted on the power vehicle 45 to the rescue vehicle 40. There is.

An extensible evacuation device 41 is stored in a contracted state at the end of the rescue vehicle 40 opposite to the power vehicle 45.

At the same time, a mechanism for expanding and contracting the evacuation device 41 is also provided.

The rescue vehicle 40 is also equipped with an elongated evacuation device 41, lighting 46 that illuminates the surroundings thereof, and a passenger compartment 47.

The passenger train 44 is equipped with an emergency exit 44a above the head of the leading vehicle, and waits in an emergency stop until the rescue vehicle 40 arrives. Note that the emergency exit 44a may also be used as a normal entrance/exit.

The rescue vehicle 40 is propelled by a power vehicle 45 and approaches the passenger train 44 from the right direction, and stops just before it. The evacuation device 41 is extended by remote control by a person in need of rescue riding in the rescue vehicle 40, and one end of the evacuation device 41 approaches the emergency exit 44a of the passenger train.

Meanwhile, the crew of the passenger train 44 opens the emergency exit 44a and cooperates in connecting the evacuation equipment 41. Emergency exit 4 of evacuation equipment 41
4a, the passengers of the passenger train 44 are guided to the cabin 47 via the evacuation equipment 41 and accommodated therein.

When a series of these operations is carried out inside a tunnel or at night, it is illuminated by lighting 46 to ensure safety. After completing the accommodation of passengers in cabin 47.

The evacuation equipment 41 is reduced in size and accommodated inside the rescue vehicle 40, and indexed by the power vehicle 45 to the nearest station to complete the rescue work.

According to this embodiment, passengers can be quickly guided to the cabin 47 where passengers can be transported safely and delivered to the station without approaching the strong magnetic field near the running path or under the floor of the passenger vehicle 44.

Further, in this embodiment, the following method may be used.

The emergency exit 44a of the passenger train 44 may be provided in the driver's cabin at the end of the leading vehicle other than the head, or on the side, and an evacuation device may be connected to that position. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the rescue vehicle 40 and the passenger train 44 perform rescue operations in tandem with each other, as well as conduct rescue operations side by side using the adjacent running routes forming a double track. You may do so. In this case, a large number of evacuation devices can be connected to multiple emergency exits at the same time, and the evacuation can be completed in a short time.

(Fifth Example) Hereinafter, a fifth example of the present invention will be described using FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of the branching device and a system diagram of a system for operating the branching device.

The running path 51 of the floating railway has a main line 51a-51b and a side track 51c branched off by a branching device 51d. The rescue vehicle 50 can run regardless of the main lines 51a and 51b or the side tracks 51c, and runs on wheels without floating.

Control panels 52a, 52b,
52c is provided, which includes electrical signals, power,
There is a connection port that can transmit hydraulic pressure.

The normal branch switching operation is shown below. A branch switching command is issued in a central control room 53 that controls the movement of all trains, and is sent as an electrical signal 53a to a branch control device 54 provided near the branch device 151d.

When the branch control device 54 puts the relay 55 into the ○N state using a small current electric signal 54a, the electric power 55b sent from the power transmission line passes through the relay 55 and becomes 55a, and the electric motor 5
Rotate 6. The rotation of the electric motor drives the hydraulic pump 57 as mechanical power 56a via transmission members such as a rotating shaft, a coupling, and a gear, thereby creating hydraulic pressure. Since the branch control device opens the hydraulic valve 58 in response to the electric signal 54b, the hydraulic pressure 57a is sent to the branch device ji51d through the piping to perform switching.

In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the hydraulic valve 5 is
Although the case where only one 8 is shown is shown, the structure may be such that the branching device 51d is switched by operating multiple valves.
Similar to this embodiment, the plurality of valves are opened and closed by electric signals generated by the branch control device.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

The rescue vehicle 50 traveling on the main line 51a is the branching device 5
Even after passing through 1d, it is necessary to continue on the main line 51b and head to a destination such as a passenger train waiting for rescue.

However, the branching device has stopped due to a fault while connecting the main line 51a and the side line 51c.

However, floating railway branch devices require a large amount of mass movement when switching branches, and it is extremely difficult to switch them manually as in conventional railways.

Therefore, the crew member of the rescue vehicle 50 switches the branch using the on-board device.

First, connect the rescue vehicle 50 and the branch control panel 52a to the cables 5.
Combine with 9. The cables 59 include electrical signal cables and hydraulic hoses.

The electric signal line is connected from a transmitting device mounted on the rescue vehicle 50, the electric cable is connected from the generator via a switch, and the hydraulic hose is connected from a hydraulic pump via a valve. Furthermore, the rescue vehicle 50 is equipped with a diesel engine as a power source, and can supply energy to the above-described transmitter, generator, hydraulic pump, and other devices.

If the fault in the branching device is a fault in the central command center 53 or the transmission path of the electrical signal 53a from there, the rescue vehicle 5
0 issues a branch switching signal 53e, which is sent to the branch control device 54 through an electric signal line. Branch control bag W5
4 operates by receiving a switching signal 53e from the rescue vehicle 50 instead of the electric signal 53a from the central command room 53, and performs the normal operation of switching the branching device 51d.

If the fault in the branching device is due to a power outage, electric power 55e generated by the rescue vehicle is sent to the electric motor 56 via the power cable in place of the electric power 55b from the power transmission line, and the branching device 51d is switched. Further, power 55e is also supplied to the branch control device 54 as necessary.

If the failure of the branching device is due to a failure of the hydraulic system such as the hydraulic pump 57 or valve 58, the hydraulic power source attached to the branching device is replaced by a
The hydraulic pressure 57e from the hydraulic pump mounted on the rescue vehicle 50 is switched to the branching device 51d via a hydraulic hose connected to the hydraulic pressure 57e. When the switching is completed, the cables 59 are removed, and the rescue vehicle 50 passes through the branch and heads to its destination.

If the rescue vehicle 50 approaches the branch bag M51d from a direction other than the main line 51a and it is necessary to switch, connect the cables 59 to the other control panel 52b or 52c instead of the control panel 52a. Perform the actions of the dispatcher.

According to this embodiment, it is possible to freely switch over a branching device that cannot be switched due to a failure in a short time with a simple operation, and to direct a rescue vehicle to its destination. Furthermore, switching is possible when approaching the branching device from any direction.

In this embodiment, the rescue vehicle 50 can switch branches between three systems: the electric signal 53a, the electric power 55e, and the oil pressure 57e, but switching is possible if there is at least the oil pressure 57e.

In addition, a branch bag [51d] may be used which has a structure in which the output of the electric motor is used as a mechanical force via a transmission member without using oil pressure, and in that case, the minimum electric power 55
Branch switching is possible if e is supplied.

The members used for switching the branches loaded on the rescue vehicle 50 described above may be unitized, one or more sets of units may be provided in the rescue vehicle 5, and the rescue vehicle may be provided with members that facilitate loading and unloading of the units. With this, when the rescue vehicle stops before a branch, by lowering the unit near the control panel and connecting the cables 59 to the control panel, it is possible to switch branches independently even after the rescue vehicle has driven away. becomes. Furthermore, by stacking a plurality of units, it is possible to switch as many branches as there are in the same way.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, there are the following special effects.

(1) According to the present invention, when an accident occurs on a floating railway, rescue personnel and rescue materials can be promptly dispatched to the accident site or to a passenger train awaiting rescue.

(2) According to the present invention, by transporting a passenger train that is unable to run on its own, it is possible to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers and promote recovery from an accident.

(3) According to the present invention, by supplying power to a passenger train that has experienced a power outage and operating the lighting and air conditioning inside the train, it is possible to maintain the inside environment of the train, ensure the safety of passengers, and reduce their sense of anxiety.

(4) According to the present invention, passengers can be safely and reliably guided to evacuate.

(5) According to the present invention, it is possible to freely switch out the branching device that becomes an obstacle on the way to rescue, and to proceed with the rescue work smoothly.

(6) According to the present invention, even if an accident occurs in which many passenger trains are stranded at the same time, a relief vehicle can be sent directly to all the passenger trains at the same time.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a side view of the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view of the first embodiment, Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged view of Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 is a second embodiment of the invention. , FIG. 5 is a side view of the second embodiment, FIG. 6 is a side view of the third embodiment of the invention, FIG. 7 is a side view of the fourth embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 8 is a side view of the fourth embodiment of the invention. It is a diagram in which a schematic plane and a system of a fifth embodiment of the present invention are synthesized. 1... Road bed, 2... Ground element for floating running, 3a...
Auxiliary running path, 3b... Rescue running path,... Passenger train, 10... Rescue vehicle. 1... Jackets, 12... Rubber tire wheels, 4.
...Power car, 15...Relief train. 0... Rescue vehicle, 21... Lifting device. 2... Wheels, 30... Rescue vehicle, 1... Roadbed, 32... Ground element for floating traveling, 3...
Auxiliary running path, 34... Passenger train, 5... Power vehicle, 3
6... Loading platform, 0... Rescue vehicle, 41... Evacuation equipment, 2... Wheels, 43... Auxiliary running path, 4... Passenger train, 44a.
... Emergency exit, 5... Power vehicle, 5o... Rescue vehicle, 1
...Travel path, 55a, 55b...Electric power, 7a, 57
b...Hydraulic pressure.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner, and passenger trains are unable to levitate or run on their own due to vehicle failure or power outage accidents, etc. A rescue vehicle on a floating railway that is dispatched in the case of ``floating'' runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the surface equipment for floating traveling of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is equipped with boarding equipment for rescue workers. Or a rescue vehicle for a floating railway, characterized by being equipped with a means for rescue work. 2. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner. Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a type railway, which travels on an auxiliary track different from the ground equipment for floating traveling of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and loads and fixes the passenger train as a means of rescue work. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, comprising a loading platform and a loading device for loading the passenger train onto the loading platform. 3. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner. Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. In a rescue vehicle on a type railway, the vehicle runs on an auxiliary track different from the surface equipment for surface running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is used as a means of rescue work on the floor and roadbed of the passenger train. 1. A relief vehicle for a floating railway, characterized by having a shape that fits between the passenger train and the passenger train, and comprising a jack for lifting the passenger train and a device for fixing and maintaining the body of the lifted passenger train. 4. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and travel in a non-contact manner.Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a type railway, which travels on an auxiliary track different from the ground equipment for surface running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and has a shape that straddles the passenger train as a means of rescue work. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, characterized by being equipped with a device for lifting the passenger train from above and maintaining and fixing the passenger train in a suspended state. 5. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner.Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a type railway runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the above-mentioned surface equipment for surface running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is powered by its own generator as a means of rescue work. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, characterized in that it is equipped with a power supply device that supplies power to the passenger train. 6. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner.Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. A rescue vehicle on a type railway runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the surface equipment for floating running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a motor vehicle, and is used as a rescue work means at the passenger train entrance or exit. A rescue vehicle for a floating railway, characterized by being equipped with an evacuation device or an evacuation passage that connects an emergency exit and a safety facility or a connected rescue vehicle. 7. The rescue vehicle for a floating railway according to claim 6, wherein the evacuation device or the evacuation path is magnetically shielded. 8. This is a floating railway in which vehicles levitate from the road surface using magnetic force or air pressure and run in a non-contact manner.Levitation is used when a passenger train is unable to levitate or run on its own due to a vehicle failure or power outage accident, etc. In a rescue vehicle on a type railway, the vehicle runs on an auxiliary track that is different from the ground equipment for surface running of the passenger train, is propelled by a self-propelled power source or a power vehicle, and is used as a means of rescue work by a branching device of the track. 1. A relief vehicle for a floating railway, characterized by being equipped with a transmitting device that issues a switching signal, or an energy source such as a power source or hydraulic pressure that switches the switching device. 9. A levitation vehicle that accommodates the rescue vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, is provided at intervals shorter than twice the distance between operations of the passenger train, and is connected to the auxiliary running path by a branching device. A base for rescue vehicles on a type railway.