JPH05507773A - Transport equipment for vehicles capable of moving both on regular roads and on track-constrained networks - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] For vehicles that can move both on normal roads and on workpieces with restricted tracks. transportation equipment The present invention relates to guided transportation equipment (system) equipped with road lanes. The lane is a conventional self-propelled vehicle carried by a light base structure and converted to electric propulsion. Suitable for receiving light propelled vehicles.

Electric traction for conventional self-propelled vehicles poses particular problems in terms of noise and air pollution Despite the significant improvements that would be made in the Not facing any problems. To store energy equivalent to 1 liter of gasoline A 250 kg conventional lead-acid battery is required for this purpose. Nickel is 5 times more expensive - Cadmium batteries can have twice the energy capacity per unit weight. However, this is still completely inadequate. Therefore, in the near future, all-electric cars will be powered by internal combustion engines. It is completely unrealistic to think that it will become competitive to replace vehicles equipped with Be practical.

Furthermore, motor vehicle traffic is constantly increasing the use of highways and motorways. , vehicle guidance on highways and motorways is possible without changing traffic habits. while throughput, comfort and safety are greatly increased. Furthermore, all Roads allow both heavily loaded and light vehicles to move on the road at the same time. ``Road Loading Standards'' to ensure that ge) Manufactured to meet J. As a direct result of this, urban Even if almost all traffic consists of light vehicles, the cost of the infrastructure is low. becomes higher. Furthermore, from a group of vehicles where the mass ratio can be as large as 60:1. Traffic that is constructed at the same time involves risks that cannot be ignored.

In the prior art, French painting patents FR-A-1038974 and 2271093 Guided transportation facilities are described as shown. So far, simple A highly reliable and inexpensive safety device (system) that uses existing technology. A safety device that can be realized as problem and/or if the driver drives incorrectly or if the guidance device control device Describe safety devices that take into account the problem of damage to the infrastructure in the event of a failure. Since there are no examples of this, a practical example has not yet been created. Furthermore, these facilities All of them are based on two ways in which vehicles can move: guided movement on a network. There are two ways to do so, and the traditional way to leave the network and move without being guided. does not provide a satisfactory solution to the problem of methods of

It is an object of the present invention to convert existing light vehicles of various different sizes and types into electric propulsion. A simple, reliable and inexpensive way to work with new vehicles and can move on the road network, especially when moving around obstacles (walking) in the road network. roads, damaged roads, car parking ramps, garages, etc.) and a device for providing guidance and power. A network of freeway lanes with a light base structure that is easy to manufacture and maintain The aim is to provide

To achieve this objective, the present invention comprises a road lane infrastructure and a plurality of vehicles. Provide guided transport facilities with fixed (static) guiding means, and the infrastructure However, each vehicle has the ability to propel the vehicle as before and operate the vehicle in cooperation with the road lane. Wheels are provided for steering, and each vehicle cooperates with fixed guiding means on the base structure. It has a built-in guide means for. The above facilities are designed to ensure that each road lane is two continuous running tracks for the wheels and a track projecting from the track; It is equipped with two rails placed between the running tracks, and each rail is parallel to each other. Characterized by having two substantially perpendicular surfaces.

This arrangement is essential for several reasons. First of all, the running track is formed continuously without any interruptions such as grooves or gaps. In other words, garbage is collected If you are standing still, obstructing traffic, or when a vehicle is passing, There are no rattling parts, so there is no need for heavy maintenance or repair work. It is possible to avoid accidents and ensure comfortable movement. Furthermore, information The rails are placed protruding between the running tracks, and therefore between the vehicles, so that the vehicles , the traditional appearance of the vehicle (as required to move off the network) external shape) and ground clearance. It is shown that this is possible.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides at least one connection between two road lanes for vehicles. For the infrastructure structure with junctions, the guiding means of each vehicle is It can be moved vertically to the vehicle so that it is installed across the inner rail. The position of the bracket between the two guide brackets and the lower position and a selection means for selecting the Each rail is interrupted along the merging/diverging area of the running track at the junction. , have a sufficiently low height relative to the height of the rest of the rail to accommodate When the guide bracket is in its upper position, the guide bracket is I'm trying to make it possible for it to come off.

Compared to known installations, this arrangement offers major advantages, first of all in terms of structural simplicity. has. The base structure has a start means for receiving the metal rail. standard in the form of hollow beam members made of reinforced concrete with The weight of these beam members can be pre-fabricated in length and on the existing surface road. light enough to be installed in an overhead structure that takes up very little space. Contact The parts for forming the continuation can also be manufactured rationally. because , these parts for forming the connection are fully reversible and both transferable. This is because it can be used for moving directions.

Vehicle equipment can be assembled in the front guide bracket and these The forward guide bracket frees up a significant amount of space in the conventional front section converted to electric propulsion. Can be opened. If the weight of the vehicle is light, such a bracket may can directly receive the force needed to guide the The bracket simply constitutes a sensor element within the vehicle's power-assisted steering system. You can also do it. However, such brackets are not suitable for vehicles under all circumstances. The bracket must therefore be able to serve as an emergency guide for this purpose. It must be strong enough to achieve its goals.

This construction allows for the use of different dimensions and wheelbases from one vehicle to another. This preserves considerable freedom of choice for the user.

The position selection means for the bracket are provided with an actuator finger and the actuator finger is The tuator fingers allow free passage over low-height rail sections. The actuator fingers extend vertically below the vehicle for a distance of It is movable laterally between two lateral positions below the vehicle; Each of the lateral positions is such that the guide bracket on the same side is in its upper position and This corresponds to the situation in which the opposite guide bracket is in its lower position.

This finger is connected between the vehicle and the fixed (static) infrastructure of the guidance network. configuring an extremely simple and highly reliable interface. More details later However, this finger is designed to ensure maximum safety when guiding the vehicle. enable.

In this example, the branching/merging part of the travel track comes from a common lane within the connection. The end of each rail that exceeds has a standard height and therefore approaches the merging connection. When the actuator finger carried by the vehicle is located on the If the vehicle is not located far away from the road lane merging with the desired lane The end of each rail interferes with the path of the actuator finger.

This part of the rail thus has two functions: that of providing a guiding action; Select safety measures to prevent intentional or accidental incorrect driving behavior by the driver of the vehicle. This is an essentially static network. This is achieved without complicating the infrastructure.

Furthermore, the built-in guide means comprises a bracket support and a bracket support. is vertically movable between an upper non-active position and a lower active position. , in the upper inactive position the bracket is retracted into the volume of the vehicle body and in the lower In the working position the bracket is ready to cooperate with the guide rail of the base structure. . This makes it possible to create vehicles that meet the same appearance standards as conventional vehicles. and despite the means specifically provided to move it across the network. These vehicles will be used on the guidance network and will be connected to the network like regular vehicles. This allows both devices to be used off-network. (Essentially based on appearance) ) Since consumer selection criteria are not interfered with, new vehicles of this type are It becomes easier to be accepted.

The infrastructure structure is located upstream in the direction of movement of the common part of each road lane at each connection point. has a cam to locate and maintain the position of the actuating finger that controls the position of the do. These means firstly (e.g. when the user is slow to change direction) operation when the actuation finger is incorrectly located in the center position (due to It helps bring the moving fingers into a lateral position and secondly, each road rail in the connection within the sensitive zone at the beginning of the bifurcation between the It serves to maintain the lateral position taken by the actuating finger. Preferred variant In this case, the cam has a deflectable portion extending upstream from the connection, and The part that can be moved is located in one of the lanes downstream of the connection in the direction of movement of the actuating finger. form a diversion switch to prevent access to the This turning device is good Preferably, take the initiative to take one or the other of the two lateral positions. For example, the central It can be remotely controlled directly from the traffic control station, which allows the Prevent access to one or the other of the two lanes moving away from each other. Thus , to signal the outage of a branch of the network for maintenance or other purposes. On-site intervention is greatly simplified.

Preferably, the means for selecting the first position of the guide bracket is the same as the guide bracket. It may be pointed out that there is a mechanical link between the actuating fingers. Ru. Preferably, this linkage includes a sensor and a control device for the operator-controlled selection means. The mechanical link is formed in parallel with the electrically controlled link between the have priority over the steps, and the mechanical linkage ensures complete safety of the equipment. It only activates if the standard controls fail.

Other advantages of the invention and implementation of the invention are given by way of non-limiting example. It will become clear from the following description of examples. Reference is made to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a base structure according to the invention showing a connecting area with branching and merging parts FIG.

2 and 3 are diagrams showing guide means arranged at the front of the vehicle.

4, 5, and 6 are partially enlarged plan views of FIG. 1, and each figure shows a vehicle. A diagram is shown.

7-8-9, FIG. 10-11-12-13, and FIG. 14-15-16 are shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view through FIGS. 5 and 6 showing ten positions of the vehicle and FIG. 2 shows the state of the vehicle guidance means along the connection zone of the vehicle.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the guide means according to the invention, showing the entire vehicle. ing.

Referring to Figure 1, two parallel road lanes (lanes) 1 and 2 form a lane 3 section. Therefore, they are interconnected, and when the running direction is the direction shown by arrow F, the Lane 3 allows traffic from lane 1 to lane 2. Therefore this form A branch connection portion 4 and a confluence connection portion 5 are formed.

In this regard, connections 4 and 5 are identical to each other, but merely reversed. It will be seen that In this diagram, lane 3 is separated from lanes 1 and 2. It is composed of two branch parts, connecting parts 4 and 5, which are connected to each other. lane 1 and lane If lane 2 is further apart, lane 3 connects the two branches mentioned above. There may be a regular lane of a predetermined length connecting the lanes.

Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are the running track (track) 6 for the wheels R of the vehicle and the running track. A guide rail 7 located on the inside is provided. Running track at each connection 4 and 5 The branching/merging zone E is between two road lanes where the running track 6 exits from the junction. They are formed to correspond to at least partially common lengths. In this area E A guide rail is designated by reference numeral 8. Because the height of these guide rails This is because the height of the rail 7 is lower than the height of the rail 7. The running tracks 6 are separated from each other outside the area E. As soon as you release it, the rail height returns to the standard height (see Figure 1 above for the rail height). portions 14a, 14b and 15a, 15b). These rails are rails for vehicles The path of the wheel transition lane (the intersection or merging of the running tracks in the area C of the connection) ) and is interrupted at a point where it interferes with the It is interrupted in area G of the connection so that it can be opened. Start or end of guide rail section, and the transition section between two rail sections of different heights is designated by reference numeral 9. It has a tapered shape that looks like it.

The connection part 4 has a cam at a position extending from the start of the zone E to its upstream part with respect to the direction F. Alternatively, a turning device 10 is provided. This cam 10 is connected to the high part 7 of the guide rail. has a height equal to the height of the lane and is located in the center of the lane. upstream of area E The lever cam 10 is equipped with a steering section II in the form of a switch. 11 can assume one or the other position 12 and 13 in addition to the central neutral position. can. In these positions 12 and 13 the switch 11 exits the connection. This prevents drivers from accessing one or the other road lane. Therefore, it occurs regardless of the choices made in advance.

The infrastructure of the system according to the invention can be manufactured thereby. A cross-section of the structure 16 of road lanes 1.2 and 3 is shown in FIG. vinegar. This structure consists of prefabricated compressively stressed concrete boxes in a factory. This structure is realized in the form of a beam 17 which is also prefabricated in the factory. The beam 17 stands on the column 18, which is also made of concrete, so that Road lanes can be installed overhead.

Referring to Figure 3, while the vehicle is moving along the network, the electrician to send Fulvic, and also while the vehicle is moving off the network. is used to supply vehicle energy while traveling through supply interruptions at connections. The edges of the road lanes are equipped with Electrically conductive vertical surfaces A and B are provided which are connected to a power supply.

Figures 2 and 3 show that the guide rails 7 and 8 of road lanes 1.2 and 3 cooperate with each other. The guide means installed in the vehicle V shown in FIG.

These means comprise two guide brackets 20 and 21, each guide bracket 20.21 is connected to the vehicle body by means of a bottom triangular body 22 and a stabilizing arm 23 Each guide bracket 20.21 has a wheel carrier 24, two wheels 25 and a height. and a level-sensing finger 26. have

A support member 29 is attached to the main body of the vehicle V. This support member 29 is along the guide members 27 and 28 relative to the body, in the retracted upper position and in the actuated state. It is possible to move vertically between the lower position and the lower position. This support member 29 is It has a sliding guideway 30 for a "selector" plate 31 extending in the direction. Selector board 3 1 receives the corresponding height position detection finger 26 of each bracket 20 and 21. There are two slits 32 and 33. The bottom of the selector 31 is also connected to the support member 2. It is guided by the sliding guide path 46 of 9. In FIGS. 2 and 3, the support member 29 is shown in its working position defined by the two wheels 34 in contact with the top of the rail 7; These wheels are attached to a support member 29. Selector 31 has a vertically extending actuator finger 35 (in this case is provided with a wheel), and by action on this finger the selector 31 can be moved in the sliding guideway 30 and thus laterally with respect to the vehicle V It looks like this. The slits 32 and 33 of the selector 31 are When it is in a lateral position (to the right or left) as shown in 3. The bracket that is further away (bracket 21 on the left in Figure 3) is placed below it. and the adjacent bracket (bracket 20 in FIG. 3) is placed above it. It is formed so as to be placed in the position. The support member 29 is in its operating position Sometimes the bracket always engages with its rail 7 regardless of the position of the bracket. but the bracket in the lower position defines a rail that provides guidance. Therefore , the rail providing guidance in Figure 3 is the rail on the left (in the direction of arrow F). It is le. In contrast, each bracket is only low when in its downward position. and engages with the rule portion 8. While the bracket head is in its upper position, each bracket The cut can pass over such a portion 8. Finger 35 is in the upper position Located at the same height as a certain bracket, this finger also therefore extends above part 8. The above-mentioned sections 14a, 14b, 15a of the rail that can be passed through and 15b.

When the fingers 35 are in their central position, each finger 26 has a slit 32 and a 33, so that both brackets are in the upper position. Ru. From this arrangement, the fingers 35 are moved from one lateral position to the other lateral position. tilt the brackets based on the action of (lowering) operation is to pass through a state in which both brackets are in the upper position. You will understand. In this way, both brackets are hooked against the low rail 8. It is impossible for them to be in the downward position at the same time so that they never move. Furthermore, Vertical movement of one bracket when the other bracket is in its upper position It is only possible to Therefore, both brackets can be connected simultaneously only when in the upper position. They can be located at the same height.

Furthermore, both brackets 20 and 21 can be placed in the upper position at the same time. This means that the device must be held in the retracted position inside the body volume of the vehicle. movement in which the support member 29 is raised along the guide members 27 and 28 in order to This allows for smaller distances, which allows vehicles to leave the network. Return to conventional ground clearance for movement ensure that

when the selector is located in one of its lateral positions adjacent to the above-mentioned conductive surface; , as represented by reference numerals 36 and 37 attached to the selector 31. One of the two sliding electrical contact members is in contact with the conductive surface A or B. child At this time, this electrical contact member projects laterally from the vehicle V. The power supply circuit is Looped through the inner rail. Electricity when selector is in its center position no physical connection is provided and each rubbing contact member is located within the bodywork volume of the vehicle. I am forced to do it.

From the above, firstly, the rail portion 1 with the selector actuator finger 35 is 4a, 14b, 15a and 15b, and secondly, the selector actuator Interference between the turning device 10 and the switch 11 with the finger 35 prevents the bracket from moving. This interference is especially likely to be caused by at least some connections while traveling on the network. The selector maintains its central position while moving through sensitive areas such as I know how to avoid staying in that place. Note that the selector remains in its central position. Then, the guiding effect is lost when the rail passes through the area E of the connections 4 and 5 where the height is low. It will be. Naturally, these arrangements can be made by In addition to the selector control provided, such control is typically This is a safety measure in case something goes wrong. This safety feature means that the vehicle By making it impossible for the car to get stuck on the prevent both or lanes from being damaged.

In the embodiments described above, this safety feature is provided by mechanical means and is therefore non-intrusive. Always provided in a reliable and low cost manner. Fins that move laterally The above-mentioned safety mechanism allows the mower 35 to cooperate with the fixed (stationary) “cam” of the base structure. An essential element of all means, different connections between the finger 35 and the selector 31 It is not beyond the scope of the invention to provide such a conclusion. This finger can be It can be a sensor. Also, without exceeding the scope of the present invention, the selector may be can be replaced by other means for controlling the sockets 20 and 21. However, in this case, the degree of safety obtained is lower. This safety mechanically connected between the selector and actuator fingers. Maximum when connected. In normal operation, finger 35 selects The normal commands given to the controller 3I always ensure that the Nga is not under load. In addition to the mechanical connection of the fingers with the bracket, the fins The moth can constitute a sensor for the actuator circuit of the selector 31, This acts in parallel with the mechanical coupling.

The operation of this equipment (system) is shown in FIGS. 4 to 16.

In FIGS. 4, 7, and 8, the vehicle ■ is approaching the branch connection 4, and The user has set the selector 31 to the right position, so that from the movement direction F The rail 43 on the left side is used as an orienting rail, that is, it is not taken by the vehicle. defined as the rail adjacent to the road lane side of the connection. Finger 35 is It passes on the right side of the horizontal cam (turning device) 10 without touching this horizontal cam. If fi When the finger is not properly positioned, a switch 11 moves the finger in the Shift arbitrarily to the left side of the vehicle, thereby guiding the vehicle along lane 1. (when the switch is in the position shown in solid line in Figure 1). switch 11 If it is placed in that position 12 (preventing access to lane 2), the screen switch 35 is again shifted to the left, and the vehicle proceeds only along lane l. I can continue. When switch 11 is in its position 13, the switch Direct both drivers along lane 2. If the switch is in these two positions 12 and 1 3, user control is disabled. in other cases As soon as the finger 35 is at the same height as the cam 10, the bracket is in the specified position I. retained, thereby ensuring safe guiding action when passing through sensitive areas E. . The vehicle ■ engages with the start of the intersection shown in FIG. It is impossible to change the position of the holder 31. In Figure 9, the guide rail is rail 8, which allows the guide bracket 20 in its upper position to correspond to the The guide bracket in the lower position can be disengaged from the rail. The rail 21 maintains engagement with the other rail and serves to guide the vehicle. Figure 10 and Fig. 11, the guide rail 7 has returned to its standard height, and the other lane A rail section 14b passes under the vehicle, which serves to guide the vehicle. Due to driver error 9 due to failure of the control device connecting between the driver and the selector. If the selector is moved between the state shown and the state shown in FIG. The finger 35 passes to the left side of the rail portion 14b and is attached to the left side by this rail. is moved towards the lateral direction W of can be moved. The selector 31 moves in the same direction, thereby supporting Compressing a spring 39 supported by member 29 or the chassis of the vehicle, which Does not affect the action. This is because the rail portions 14a and 44 are of standard height. so that one or the other bracket 20 and 21 has a can provide guiding action regardless of whether it is in the up or down position. It is from.

In FIG. 12, the vehicle V is approaching the merging connection 5, and the vehicle selector normally The automatic response of the selector control system prevents the safety measures from being activated. It is placed in the appropriate position to pass through the lever connection. For example, due to a malfunction If this is not the case, then from FIG. As shown in FIG. The safety mechanism will operate as if the According to the present invention, the guiding action at the connecting portion 5 is provided by the rail 15b on the side of the road lane not taken by the vehicle. Must be. Therefore, the bracket automatically prevents it from getting stuck and moving. have to lean toward the target.

In Figure 13 the guide bracket 20 is in its upper position, while the bracket 21 is in its upper position. in the lower position. 14 and 15, the finger 35 of the selector 31 is the left side of the rail portion 15a, and then the left side of this rail portion 15a. The left side of this rail portion 15a moves the selector to the left. , which brings the guide bracket 20 to its lower position and removes the guide bracket. The racket 21 is raised to its lower position. In Figure 16, the guide bracket The cut 21 passes above the low rail 8.

From the above, when passing through a connection, at least one of the two rails must be It can be seen that the lateral guiding action is continuously given by the presence of . component in relation to at least two different vertical positions of the guide bracket. The rails forming the track have at least two different guide heights, so that Use one or the other of the two rails as a rail to determine the direction when changing the direction. It becomes possible to select. In area E of the connection part, the height of the rail is formed low. As a result, the lateral guiding action is provided by the guiding bracket in the lower position. brackets in the upper position can be removed from their rails. . Although the rails are removed where they intersect with the vehicle running track (track), , In this way, where one rail is missing, the other rail remains. Go ahead The orientation is preselected before approaching the connection. This selection is based on instructions from the driver. or other automatic guidance device (system) that can replace the driver. By appropriate commands of the selector according to instructions from This is carried out by bringing the guide bracket into its lower position. bracket Wheels with vertical axes mounted on allow to reduce friction and minimizes foundation structure rail wear and guide bracket wear.

One of the main advantages of this system is its static and dynamic safety. , this security is provided purely mechanically and is therefore very reliable and cost effective. is low.

In addition to the arrangement previously described, contacting the top of the guide rail (wheel 34 ) as achieved mechanically and locked to the vehicle by By adjusting the S vehicle height of the bracket relative to the vehicle, the vehicle posture or load can be adjusted. It is possible to properly position the built-in guide means with respect to the rail regardless of the load. I know what I can do. Finally, the nearer side of the road lane not taken by the vehicle By choosing the direction rail as the orienting rail, the overall Therefore, the rail with the larger radius of curvature is selected as the rail that determines the direction. This has the advantage of increasing safety. Thus, the vehicle body If the bracket in the lower position is moving due to centrifugal force, the bracket in the lower position cannot be lowered further. When the bracket is tightened, the bracket in the upper position (the inactive bracket) This ensures that the guiding action is strengthened.

FIG. 17 shows another embodiment of some of the components described above.

First of all, the wheel 25 is replaced by a friction guide shoe 50. ing. The advantage of such a guide shoe is, firstly, that the emergency braking means 51 can be placed within it. The point is that it can be incorporated into the department.

Such braking means consist of a mounting member actuated by a hydraulic piston. can be done. In this way, this vehicle has Given the braking function independent of the surface condition of the running track (track), the tire This is much greater than the deceleration performance obtained with existing vehicles, which relies on the coefficient of friction between the vehicle and the ground. It is possible to obtain excellent deceleration performance. These shoes are also carried by rails A frictional contact portion may be provided that contacts the electrically conductive surfaces A1 and A2. , so that power to the vehicle can be permanently supplied even in the connection area. Recognize. In this alternative embodiment, the conductive strip A in the embodiment shown in the preceding figures is The fixed device in the peripheral rim with the contact members 36 and and their supporting parts 37 can be eliminated. structure becomes simple.

This alternative embodiment also allows the built-in device to It is proposed to change the means of support on a fixed structure. This support is small provided by at least two wheels 52 (instead of wheels 34 in the previous embodiment) These wheels 52 are located at the same height as the running track (track) and in relation to the rail. A plate 53 (this plate is integrally formed with each guide rail) is placed on the same side as the running track. can be achieved). The advantage of this type of support is that there are no rails. Continuous support is provided for embedded devices even at joints. This does not apply to the previous embodiments. Built-in device height In order to avoid this, the wheel can be provided with a support arm 54. This support arm 54 can be adjusted by conventional means, e.g. It has a variable length by being folded at the hinge part that fixes it.

Finally, the vehicle shown in FIG. 17 has rear brackets 55, each rear bracket having a corresponding two lateral abutments placed with considerable clearance on each side of the corresponding rail. It can be seen that members 56 and 57 are included. These abutting members are mounted on low height rails. The rail portion also has a height suitable for cooperating with the rail, and these abutment The member can be pivoted relative to the body of the vehicle by means of a corresponding drive actuator 58, for example. Can be installed. of the vehicle against the (front) guide bracket in the lower position. Only one rear bracket on the same side is activated. These rear brackets For example, when backing up or on a slippery running track, Vehicle trajectory path is now reliably maintained when driving on a track (row track) clamped on the rail while the emergency brake is applied The objective is to counteract the rotational torque exerted on the vehicle around the attached placket.

In order to facilitate the formation of the structure, the base structure is completely symmetrical with respect to the direction of movement. is formed independently, and this infrastructure includes a sensitive region E upstream of all connections. A steerable cam (switch 11) can be provided, which allows for example Controlling the ``tidal'' reversal of traffic during the evening rush hour is possible.

These lanes can be arranged side by side, in which case these The lanes are supported by a common lateral force member supported by reinforced concrete columns. can be supported or placed above and below these lanes . Therefore, lanes can be set up at levels corresponding to the speed of movement, and A lane can be provided with a number of exit sections.

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Procedural amendment (formality) %formula% 1.Display of the incident PCT/FR91100460 2. Name of the invention For vehicles capable of moving both on regular roads and on networks with constrained tracks transportation equipment 3, person making corrections Relationship to the incident: Patent applicant Name Nobirow, Philip 4. Agent Address: 8-10-6 Toranomon-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, subject to amendment Translation of the description, claims and abstract 7, contents of amendments Translations of the description, claims, and abstract (no changes to the contents) 8. List of attached documents Specification, claims and One copy of each summary translation international search report international search report

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A guided transportation facility comprising a road lane infrastructure and multiple vehicles (V). The infrastructure has stationary guidance means for each vehicle to propel the vehicle and guide the vehicle along the road. The wheels (R) that steer the vehicle by cooperating with the road lane are Each vehicle is equipped with a built-in In a guided transport facility with guidance means, each road lane (1, 2, 3) Two continuous running tracks (6) for the wheels of the vehicle and a projecting track (6) for the wheels of the vehicle. and two rails (7) arranged between the running tracks, each rail (7) is a guided import characterized in that it has two substantially perpendicular surfaces that are parallel to each other. Transport equipment. 2. At least one connection between two road lanes (1,3 or 2,3) for vehicles The guide means for each vehicle is provided with a base structure having connecting parts (4, 5), and the guide means for each vehicle are provided with guide rails. (7) so that it can be moved vertically to the vehicle (V) so that it can be installed astride the vehicle (V). between the upper and lower positions. a selection means (31) for selecting the position of the racket, and each rail has a running track. It is interrupted at the intersection with the road (6), and each rail connects to the connection point (4, 5). The height of the remaining part of the rail (7) is The corresponding guide bracket (2) has a portion (8) with a sufficiently low height relative to the 0,21) is the lower rail part when the bracket is in its upper position. Claim 1 characterized in that it is possible to allow deviation of the Equipment described in. 3. The means for selecting the position of the brackets (20, 21) is based on the mechanism between the brackets. Mechanical linkage means (31) are provided, the mechanical linkage means being connected to a set of moving cam surfaces (32). , 33), and the movable cam surface is such that one of the brackets is at or above the other bracket. 2. A claim characterized in that it only allows movement in the vertical direction when in position. The equipment described in claim 2. 4. The position selection means for the brackets (20, 21) are provided by the actuator fingers (3). 5), and the actuator finger has a low height. the vehicle (V) over a distance that allows it to pass freely over the rail section (8); The actuator fingers extend vertically below the vehicle. is movable laterally between lateral positions, each of which The guide brackets (20, 21) are in their upper position and the guide brackets (20, 21) on the opposite side are characterized in that the bracket (21, 20) corresponds to a state in which it is in its lower position. 4. The equipment according to claim 3. 5. The moving cam surfaces (32, 33) of the mechanical link means (31) between the brackets are The two brackets correspond to the state in which the actuator finger (35) is in its central position. Claim 3 and the equipment described in 4. 6. Each level beyond the merging/diverging area (E) of the running track (6) in the connection (4, 5) The ends of the rolls (14a, 14b, 15a and 15b) have standard height and each finger carried by a vehicle (V) moving towards that area (E) of the (35) is in a lateral position opposite to the side of the lane of the connection not taken by the vehicle. The end of the rail interferes with the path of the finger when 6. Equipment according to any one of claims 2 to 5. 7. The means for selecting the position of the guide bracket includes the guide bracket and the actuator. characterized in that it comprises a mechanical link (31) between the tuffingers (35); Equipment according to any one of claims 2 to 6. 8. The guide means comprises support members (29) for the brackets (20, 21), The part is placed in the upper inactive position with the bracket recessed into the bodywork volume of the vehicle. and a lower part where the bracket can cooperate with the guide rails (7, 8) of the base structure. It is possible to move vertically with respect to the vehicle (V) between the operating position of 8. Equipment according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: 9. When the support member (29) is in its lower position, the support member is aligned with the running track. Characterized by resting on a continuous surface located at the height and outside the guide rail 9. The equipment according to claim 8. 10. The base structure has a cam (1) upstream of each connection (4, 5) in the direction of movement (F). 0), and the cam (10) has a finger (3) for actuating the position of the bracket. 5) Any preceding claim characterized in that it serves to maintain the position of Equipment described in. 11. The cam (10) includes a steerable portion (11) extending upstream from the zone (E). The steerable part is arranged such that the actuator finger (35) is in the direction of movement. transfer to prevent access to one of the lanes from a connection located downstream. 11. Installation according to claim 10, characterized in that it forms a directional switch (11). 12. Each guide bracket (20, 21) is arranged vertically parallel to each other on the corresponding rail. It is characterized by having a pair of wheels (25) whose axes are perpendicular for running on a surface. 12. Equipment according to any one of claims 2 to 11. 13. Each guide bracket (20, 21) is arranged vertically parallel to each other on the corresponding rail. Claim 2 characterized in that it comprises a pair of friction shoes (50) for rubbing on the surface. The equipment described in any one of items 1 to 11. 14. Each vehicle is electrically propelled and the infrastructure includes at least one vehicle power supply line. The vehicle is equipped with a friction contact part for engaging with the line (A or B). (36). Preparation. 15. The line (A or B) is the base structure (16) located outside the running track. arranged on the side wall, the frictional contact (36) being attached to the selection means (31); 15. Equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that: 16. Each rail carries a conductive surface (A1, A2) and the friction shoe has a current pin. 15. According to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that a pull-up contact part is provided. Facility. 17. The requestor is characterized in that the shoe (50) is equipped with an emergency brake (51). The equipment described in claim 13. 18. The equipment is attached to the body of the vehicle (V) so that it can be moved directly between the non-working position and the working position. a pair of rear brackets (55) mounted on each rear bracket (55); The strips are placed astride the corresponding guide rails with lateral clearance. Equipment according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that: