JPH04339074A - Ground facility control method for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To develop a ground facility control method for automatically controlling the ground facility such as a trafic signal, a crossing signal, a point and so on for vehicles such as a train or a special bus according to a predetermined vehicle running mode. CONSTITUTION:There are provided a running position detecting device 22 which is installed corresponding to the respective ground facilities 13, 14, 15 and adapted to transmit a code signal peculiar to the installing position and a transmitter/ receiver 21 loaded on a vehicle which is adapted to receive a code signal of the running position detecting device 22 and transmit a running data signal corresponding to the code signal. The running position detecting device 22 communicates with the transmitter/receiver 21 loaded on the vehicle 20 to receive a running data signal, and according to the running data signal, the ground facilities 13, 14, 15 are operated.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method for controlling aboveground facilities such as trains and private buses. This invention relates to a control method.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 shows a conventional method of controlling train signals and level crossings. In this figure, 10 is orbit 1
1 is a train traveling in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, 12 is a station platform, 13 and 14 are traffic lights, 15 is a level crossing, and 16 is a road.

[0003] When the train 10 is traveling at the position shown in the diagram,
The traffic light 13 in the blocked section lights up in red to indicate a stop, and the level crossing machine 15 is operated to block the road 16. In addition, the signals 13 and 14 are related to the advancing position of the preceding train; if the preceding train is proceeding far away, it lights up in blue to indicate that it can proceed; if the preceding train is moving in a nearby location, it lights up in red to indicate that it has stopped; The yellow warning display lights up. When the train 10 advances and enters the next blocked section, the signal 14 is turned on in red and the signal 13 is turned on in yellow.

0004

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the above-described control method for signals and level crossings, regardless of whether or not the train 10 stops at the platform 12 (station), the approach of the train 10 causes the level crossing 15 to stop at the platform 12 (station). It operates and blocks the road 16. Therefore, when the train 10 stops at a station, the road 16 remains blocked while the train 10 is stopped, which is extremely inconvenient.

[0005] Regardless of whether the train 10 stops at the station or not, the signal 14 may be lit in green or yellow.
It is preferable to turn on the red lights when the train 10 stops at a station.

[0006] Since the driver has to memorize and execute the operation plan, such as stopping stations and slow-moving sections, there is a risk of execution errors, which is not desirable in terms of safe driving.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention provides a method for controlling above-ground facilities, which reliably controls above-ground facilities such as traffic lights and level crossings according to a predetermined operation plan, and allows safe driving without relying on the driver's memory. The purpose is to develop.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a transmitter for transmitting a code signal corresponding to a predetermined position along a passage of a vehicle such as a train or a private bus. The vehicle is equipped with a traveling position detecting device that includes a receiving section and a receiving section that operates ground facilities such as traffic lights and railroad crossings according to the received signals, and the vehicle receives the code signal of the traveling position detecting device described above. and a receiving section that selects each information such as traffic light data or railroad crossing data corresponding to the code signal from the travel schedule data information prepared in advance, and the selected data information. A ground facility for a vehicle, characterized in that a vehicle-mounted transmitting/receiving device is provided with a transmitting unit that transmits a signal, and the traveling position detecting device communicates with the transmitting/receiving device of an approaching vehicle to operate the ground facility. We propose a control method.

Furthermore, the travel position detection device may be installed at a predetermined distance from the reference position, and may be configured to transmit a unique code signal corresponding to the predetermined distance.

0010

[Operation] The traveling position detecting device transmits a unique code signal corresponding to the position where the detecting device is installed. Furthermore, when the vehicle approaches the traveling position detecting device, the transmitting/receiving device mounted on the vehicle receives the code signal transmitted by the detecting device.

[0011] Upon receiving the code signal, the transmitting/receiving device of the vehicle selects travel schedule data information corresponding to the code signal, and transmits the selected data information signal. this day
The travel position detection device receives the data information signal. That is, the travel position detection device that receives the data information signal operates the ground facility in accordance with the data information signal.

For example, it is assumed that there is a station 10 km from the reference position on the road, a traveling position detecting device is installed 200 m before the station, and a code signal is being transmitted at this position. When a train approaches a station, a transmitting/receiving device mounted on the train receives a code signal from the above-mentioned traveling position detecting device and selects data information about the station stop. This data information is transmitted from the transmitter and received by the traveling position detection device. The traveling position detecting device that receives the information in this way operates to turn on a red light on a station signal attached to the route on which the train is traveling.

[0013] The driver can make the train stop at the station by confirming that the traffic light is red. In addition, when an express train passes through a station, the train's transmitting/receiving device that receives the code signal selects the data information of the train passing through the station. causes the station signal to turn green. Please note that the preceding train is running nearby.
If the traffic light is lit in red due to the conventional blocking method, this blockage control is prioritized and the traffic light is lit in red.

[0014]

Embodiments Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example in which a traveling position detecting device 22 is installed in front of a station, and a train 20 is equipped with a transmitting/receiving device 21. The rest is the same as the configuration example shown in Figure 4, so
The same equipment and parts are given the same symbols.

The code signals transmitted by the traveling position detecting device 22 are a route code and a distance code. For example, when the distance from the starting point to the station is 20 km, the traveling position detection device installed at this station will have a unique code of 02-20000, with the distance code being 20000 and the track line number 02.
send a signal.

The running position detecting device 22 also receives a running schedule data signal of the train 20 from the train-mounted transmitting/receiving device 21, and responds to the signal by operating the signal 14.

A train-mounted transmitting/receiving device (hereinafter simply referred to as a vehicle transmitting/receiving device) 21 stores plan data that determines the running state of the train 20 in detail, for example, data such as stopping at a station, passing through a station, slowing down, etc. is set in advance in correspondence with the installation position of the traveling position detection device 22.

As shown in the figure, when the train 20 approaches the station, the transmitting/receiving device 21 receives a code signal from the traveling position detecting device 22, and transmits the station stop data or station stop data corresponding to this code signal. It selects station passing data and transmits this data signal.

The traveling position detecting device 22 receives the data signal transmitted as described above, and when this data signal is a station stop data signal, lights the traffic light 14 in red, and also lights the traffic light 14 in red. , the signal 14 lights up in blue when the station passing data signal is present.

[0020] Furthermore, the traveling position detecting device 22 detects the station stop date.
When the train 20 has stopped at the station (platform 12) and is about to depart, it operates to shut off the level crossing 15. That is, just before departure, the station staff manually operates to switch the traffic light 14 to green and shut off the level crossing machine 15. Furthermore, when a station passing data signal is received, the travel position detection device 22 operates so as to immediately shut off the level crossing machine 15.

As can be seen from the above-described embodiments, the running position detection device is installed at locations where trains are stopped or slowed down, such as stations, traffic lights, level crossings, points, and construction zones. . As described above, this detection device transmits a code signal of a code number consisting of a distance code from the starting point of the train and a route number code.

[0022] For example, the route number is "01" for the Tokaido Line.
, Sanyo Line is defined as "02". In addition, the distance code is the distance to the station where the traveling position detection device is installed, the distance to the ground facilities such as traffic lights, level crossings, points, etc. In other words, if the distance from the starting point to a certain station is 20 km, it is "20000". As determined. As a result, the running position detection device installed corresponding to this station has a code number of "02-20000".
Then, this code signal will be transmitted. In this way, a code number unique to the travel position detection device can be set over a wide area.

[0023] When the number of traffic lights and level crossings increases, it is necessary to increase the number of traveling position detecting devices as well. In this case, if the code number of this detection device is determined sequentially from the starting point, the code number of the added travel position detection device will be inserted, and subsequent code numbers will be
However, as mentioned above, since the code number is determined based on the route number and distance, there is no such inconvenience.

[0024] The traveling position detecting device always transmits a code signal according to the code number. However, a configuration may also be adopted in which a sensor is provided to detect the approach of a train and the transmission operation is performed based on the sensor output.

The above-mentioned running position detection device receives data signals from a vehicle transmitting/receiving device, and uses the received output to operate ground facilities such as traffic lights or level crossings. When the traffic lights are turned on in red or yellow, control using this blocking method takes priority. The same applies to the opening/closing control of level crossings.

[0026] The vehicle transmitting/receiving device includes a receiving section, a signal processing section,
It consists of a transmitter. The receiving section receives the code signal from the traveling position detection device, and the signal processing section receives the received code.
The code number of this travel position detection device is reproduced from the code signal. The signal processing section stores driving mode data (or driving schedule data) with a code number input by the data card, and the stored code number and driving schedule data are stored in the signal processing section. Check the played code number and set the driving mode.
Search for data. The transmitter transmits the data signal of the searched travel mode to the travel position detection device. Note that the contents of the driving mode transmitted in this manner can be displayed on a display provided in the driver's cab.

The data card used in the vehicle transmitting/receiving device is created in the operation control room and issued to the driver (train). This data card defines the running mode of the train corresponding to each specific point where the running position detection device is installed, and is created as follows, for example. Train number 128 Number of running position detection device Train running mode
Remarks 13-053646
Passage A
Station 13-063258 Xu
Line 1 Under construction 13-0756
28 Xu Ging 2
B Station (no side line) 13-081295
Stop C Station 13-083521 Point change D Station (stops at platform 2)

[0028]
As mentioned above, the data card is the code for the traveling position detection device.
The train number and the running state of the train requested by the operation control room at the point where the ground facility (signal, level crossing, point) corresponding to this detection device is installed are recorded. It should be noted that among the recorded contents of the data card described above, the matters in the remarks column can be freely recorded on the card. Further, passing through a station and stopping at a station may be specified for each travel position detection device, but it is also possible to record only either passing through or stopping at a station.

The contents of the data card are read by the driver into the signal processing section of the vehicle transmitting/receiving device prior to train operation. Note that this card may be used directly as a data storage section, or may be stored in the recording section of the signal processing section. Punch cards, magnetic cards, floppy disks, IC cards, etc. are used as the data cards, and reusable cards can be rewritten and used again.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the train 20 is caused to enter the second platform 24 by switching the point 23. train 2
0 approaches the traveling position detecting device 25, this detecting device 2
The vehicle transceiver device 21 receives the code signal No. 5. The vehicle transmitting/receiving device 21 receives a code signal (code number), selects point switching data corresponding to this code signal, and transmits this data signal to the traveling position detecting device 25. As a result, the travel position detection device 25 detects the point 23.
Switch from platform 1 26 to platform 2 24, train 2
0 enters the second platform 24. In this case, traffic light 2
7 and 28 are controlled to be lit in red.

FIG. 3 shows an example in which the train 20 is slowed down as it approaches a curve on the track 11. There are various types of train structures, and some trains require varying speeds even on the same curve. Therefore, in the case of a train that must be slowed down, the code of the running position detection device 29 is
The traffic light 30 gives an instruction to slow down when the vehicle receives the slow signal. That is, the vehicle transmitting/receiving device 21 that receives the code signal from the traveling position detecting device 29 selects slow traveling data, and transmits this slow traveling data signal to the traveling position detecting device 29.
Send to. Therefore, this detection device 29
lights up yellow to indicate a caution.

The same goes for when the train 20 approaches a construction section, the vehicle transmitting/receiving device transmits a construction data signal in response to the code signal, and the traveling position detecting device lights the traffic light in yellow.

Further, when carrying out the present invention, the vehicle transmitting/receiving device may be configured to transmit data signals of the train number and train speed in addition to the data signals of the running mode. A timetable is recorded in advance in the traveling position detection device, and when a data signal of a train number is received, it is checked against this timetable to check for irregularities in the timetable. In addition, if the running position detection device is installed corresponding to the level crossing, the train speed data
It is possible to control the cut-off time of the level crossing by receiving the data signal. In other words, when the train speed is slow, control is performed to delay the crossing operation of the level crossing as long as permissible, thereby reducing the impact on road traffic.

[0034]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the above-ground facility control method according to the present invention, when a vehicle approaches a station, level crossing, point, construction zone, etc., above-ground facilities such as traffic lights and level crossings are automatically activated. The driver does not need to know the driving mode of the vehicle, and can check the changes in the traffic light display.
It can be operated in the following driving modes: passing through stations, stopping at stations, and slowing down. Therefore, since there is no need to be distracted by the various running modes of the vehicle such as limited express, express, ordinary, etc., this method of controlling ground facilities is extremely advantageous for safe driving.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a simplified diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention and showing the operation of a signal and a level crossing when a train enters a station.

FIG. 2 is a simplified diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention and a point switching operation for causing a train to enter from the first platform to the second platform.

FIG. 3 is a simplified diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention and showing the operation of a signal when a train approaches a curve on a track.

FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram illustrating the operation of a signal and a level crossing when a train enters a station, showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 Orbit 12 Platform 13, 14 Traffic lights 15 Level crossing machine 20 Train 21 Vehicle transceiver device 22 Traveling position detection device 23 points 25 Traveling position detection device 27, 28 Traffic lights 29 Traveling position detection device 30 Traffic light

Claims (2)

[Claims] [Claim 1] A transmitter that transmits a code signal corresponding to the predetermined position to a predetermined position along the route of a vehicle such as a train or a private bus, and a transmitter that transmits a code signal corresponding to the predetermined position, and a signal or a railroad crossing depending on the received signal. The vehicle is equipped with a traveling position detecting device equipped with a receiving section that operates the above-mentioned ground facilities, and the vehicle receives the code signal of the traveling position detecting device described above, and transmits the traveling schedule data prepared in advance.
a receiving unit that selects each information such as traffic light data or railroad crossing data corresponding to the code signal from the data information;
A vehicle-mounted transmitting/receiving device equipped with a transmitting section for transmitting selected data information is provided, and the traveling position detecting device communicates with the transmitting/receiving device of the approaching vehicle to operate ground facilities. Features: Ground facility control method for vehicles. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a traveling position detecting device is provided at a predetermined distance from the reference position, and the detecting device transmits a unique code signal corresponding to the predetermined distance. ground facility control method for