TWI589461B - Coupling structure for combination vehicle - Google Patents

Description

Link structure of linked vehicle

The present invention relates to a joint structure of a connected vehicle.

Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2005-253659 (hereinafter, Document 1) discloses a connection structure of a conventional vehicle. The vehicle described in this document 1 is a connected tour vehicle in which a front vehicle and a rear vehicle are coupled via a coupling rod. In the linked tour bus, on the left and right sides of the link (both sides in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel), a belt for preventing entry is provided to prevent a person from entering between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle. One end portion of the entry belt is prevented from being detachably attached to the tape winding device, and a connecting plate is attached to the opposite end portion.

The belt winding device is configured to always prevent the entry belt from being energized in the winding direction. The tape winding device is mounted, for example, on the rear wall of the front vehicle. Further, a buckle body is attached to the front wall of the rear vehicle. The access belt is taken out from the belt winding device, and the connecting plate is detachably attached to the buckle body, thereby being disposed along the link.

In the linked tour bus, when, for example, turning to the left side, the gap between the front vehicle and the rear vehicle is observed in the traveling direction of the front vehicle and the rear vehicle, the gap on the left side is reduced, and the gap on the right side is increased. However, the entry prevention belt is changed in length according to the size of the gap. When it is changed, it is possible to prevent bending and sagging downward when the linked tour bus is moving straight or turning in either direction in the left-right direction.

However, in the conventional vehicle, the stopper acts when the entry prevention belt is suddenly extracted, but the stopper does not function when the vehicle is slowly extracted. Therefore, in the conventional vehicle, even if the suppressing force for visually preventing entry acts, it is impossible to prevent the entry of a person by the action of mechanics.

An object of the present invention is to provide a connection structure for a connected vehicle in which a connecting vehicle is connected to a plurality of vehicles, and when the vehicle is turned in the left-right direction, the connecting strip can be prevented from being bent and drooped, and the mechanical action is utilized. Prevent people from entering the link.

In the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the first aspect of the present invention, the first vehicle and the second vehicle are coupled to each other via the connecting portion in the traveling direction. The connecting structure includes a pair of fixing portions, a connecting strip, and a pair of supports. The pair of fixing portions are provided at both ends of the second vehicle side of the first vehicle on both sides of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in plan view. The pair of supports are provided on both sides of the first vehicle side of the second vehicle on both sides of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in plan view. In the state in which the intermediate portion is supported by the pair of supports, the both ends are connected to the pair of fixing portions. The pair of support members support the connecting strip in such a manner that the connecting strip is movable.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle of the second aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the first aspect, wherein each of the pair of supports has a pulley that supports the connecting strip.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the third aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the second aspect, wherein the connecting strip is configured by a belt. The diameter of the pulley is configured to be smaller as it is located on the center side in the direction of the rotation axis.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle of the fourth aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the pair of fixing portions, the connecting strip, and the pair of supports are The preventive entry body is configured to have a plurality of upper and lower directions.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the fifth aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the fourth aspect, and the pair of fixing portions and the pair of support are provided in at least one of the plurality of prevention preventing bodies. The bodies are arranged to be shifted from each other in the up and down direction.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle of the sixth aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, and further includes a tension applying portion that applies tension to the connecting strip.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle of the seventh aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the sixth aspect, wherein the tension applying portion is provided on one of the opposite ends of the connecting strip in the longitudinal direction. Made up of springs.

The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the eighth aspect is the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the seventh aspect, and includes: One pair of the support members and the first support body; and a pair of second support bodies are provided at an end portion of the first vehicle on the second vehicle side, and are spaced apart from the fixing portion. The connecting strip is supported by the pair of second supports and the pair of first supports. The pair of springs are respectively disposed between the corresponding second support body and the corresponding fixing portion.

1, 1a, 1b, 1c‧‧‧ tractor

2, 2a, 2b, 2c‧‧‧ first passenger car

3, 3a, 3b, 3c‧‧‧ 2nd passenger car

4, 4c‧‧‧ link

5, 5a, 5c‧‧‧ grid

7c‧‧‧ Platform

11‧‧‧ cab

12‧‧‧ Back wall

21, 31, 31a‧‧‧ front wall

22, 22a, 32‧‧‧ rear wall

23c, 33c‧‧‧ Connections

24c, 34c‧‧‧ Roller Support

41‧‧‧ First Link

42‧‧‧Second Link

43‧‧‧First Fixed Department

44‧‧‧Second fixed department

45‧‧‧ Body Department

51, 51a, 51b, 51c‧‧‧1st entry prevention

52, 52a, 52b, 52c‧‧‧2nd entry prevention

53, 53a, 53b‧‧‧3rd entry prevention

54‧‧‧4th entry prevention

61, 61a, 61b, 61c‧‧‧ fixed parts

62, 62a, 62b, 62c‧‧‧ link

63, 63a, 63b, 63c‧‧‧ Support

64, 64a, 64b, 64c‧ ‧ spring

65b‧‧‧Connected metal parts

66a‧‧‧second support

70c‧‧ track

71c‧‧‧rails

72c‧‧‧ performance set

611‧‧‧ring bolt

621, 621c‧‧‧

622a, 622b‧‧‧

631, 631a‧‧‧ bracket

632, 632a, 632b‧‧‧ pulley

Fig. 1 is a side view of the connected vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view showing a first passenger car and a second passenger car according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a side view showing the first passenger car and the second passenger car according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a plan view showing the first passenger car and the second passenger car according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the imaginary line shows a state in which the connected vehicle turns to the left.

Fig. 5A is a plan view showing a state in which the connected vehicle of the first embodiment of the present invention is linearly advanced. FIG. 5B is a plan view showing a state in which the connected vehicle of the first embodiment of the present invention turns to the left.

Fig. 6 is a side view of the connected vehicle according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a plan view showing a first passenger car and a second passenger car according to a first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a side view showing the first passenger car and the second passenger car according to the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9 is a horizontal cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of the fixing portion and the first support of the first modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a front view of Figure 9.

11 is a side view of the first passenger car and the second passenger car in the connected vehicle according to the second modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 12 is a schematic overall view showing a scene of a running of a connected vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 13A is a side view of the first passenger car and the second passenger car according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 13B is a plan view of the first passenger car and the second passenger car according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a connection structure of a connected vehicle, and more particularly to a connection structure of a connected vehicle that can prevent entry between vehicles of a connected vehicle. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment 1)

The connected vehicle of the first embodiment is a car for tourists to ride and visit in a theme park such as an amusement park. The connected vehicle includes a tractor 1, a first passenger car 2, a second passenger car 3, a plurality of connecting portions 4, and a plurality of grid portions 5. The tractor 1 and the first passenger car 2 are coupled via the connecting portion 4 in the traveling direction. The first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 are coupled via the connecting portion 4 in the traveling direction. The connected vehicles are arranged in the order of the tractor 1, the first passenger car 2, and the second passenger car 3.

Hereinafter, the direction along the traveling direction is defined as the front direction, and the opposite direction is defined as the rear direction, and the direction parallel to the traveling direction may be referred to as the front-rear direction. Further, when viewed along the horizontal plane and looking forward, the direction toward the left side is defined as the left direction, the direction toward the right side is defined as the right direction, and the direction parallel to the left direction and the right direction may be referred to as the left-right direction.

The tractor 1 pulls the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3. The tractor 1 includes a drive unit and a cab 11 . The drive unit is configured to drive the tractor 1, and includes, for example, a gasoline engine or an electric motor. The cab 11 is a room for the driver of the connected vehicle to ride, and is provided with a steering wheel, an accelerator, a brake, and the like required for the operation of the connected vehicle. Further, the tractor 1 has a rear wall 12. The rear wall 12 constitutes an end portion of the rear side of the tractor 1, and the rear surface of the rear wall 12 includes a vertical surface.

The first passenger car 2 is disposed behind the tractor 1 . The first passenger car 2 is coupled to the tractor 1 via the connecting portion 4 . The first passenger car 2 is provided with a plurality of seats, so that a plurality of passengers can ride in a plurality of seats. The first passenger car 2 has an end front wall 21 provided on the front side and an end rear wall 22 provided on the rear side. Both the front surface of the front wall 21 and the rear surface of the rear wall 22 include a vertical plane.

The second passenger car 3 is disposed behind the first passenger car 2 . The second passenger car 3 is connected to the first passenger car 2 via the connecting portion 4 . Similarly to the first passenger car 2, the second passenger car 3 includes a front wall 31 and a rear wall 32. In addition, since the second passenger car 3 has the same structure as the first passenger car 2, the overlapping description will be omitted.

The plurality of connecting portions 4 respectively connect the vehicles arranged in the front-rear direction to each other. In the connected vehicle of the present embodiment, The first connecting portion 41 that connects the first passenger car 2 to the second passenger car 3 and the second connecting portion 42 that connects the tractor 1 and the first passenger car 2 are a plurality of connecting portions 4 . Here, since the first connecting portion 41 and the second connecting portion 42 have the same structure, the first connecting portion 41 will be mainly described.

The first connecting portion 41 is placed between the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2 and the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3 . As shown in FIG. 2, the first connecting portion 41 extends in the front-rear direction and is disposed at the center in the left-right direction when viewed from above (hereinafter referred to as a plan view). The first connecting portion 41 includes a first fixing portion 43 fixed to the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2, a second fixing portion 44 fixed to the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3, and a first fixing portion. The body portion 45 is coupled to the second fixing portion 44. The main body portion 45 is rotatably attached to the first fixing portion 43 in the right and left direction. Further, the main body portion 45 is attached to the second fixing portion 44 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Thereby, the second passenger car 3 can follow the first passenger car 2 even if the tractor 1 travels along a road having a gradient or even turns in the right and left direction.

A plurality of grids 5 prevent people from entering the gap between the vehicles. As shown in FIG. 1, the plurality of grid portions 5 are provided between the tractor 1 and the first passenger car 2, and between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3, respectively. Each of the grid-like portions 5 has a plurality of anti-entry bodies 51 to 54 (Fig. 3) formed to surround the respective connecting portions 4 in plan view. Since the plurality of grid-like portions 5 have the same structure, the grid portion 5 provided between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 will be described below.

A plurality of entrance preventing bodies are arranged, as shown in Fig. 3, and a plurality of them are arranged in the up and down direction. Each of the grid portions 5 of the present embodiment includes the first defense The entry prevention body 51, the second prevention entry body 52, the third prevention entry body 53, and the fourth prevention entry body 54 serve as a plurality of entry prevention bodies 51 to 54.

First, the first preventive entry body 51 will be described. Fig. 4 is a view of the first preventive entry body 51 as seen from above. As shown in FIG. 4, the first preventing entry body 51 includes a pair of fixing portions 61, a connecting strip 62, and a pair of supporting members 63.

The pair of fixing portions 61 fix the end portions on both sides of the connecting strip 62 one by one. The pair of fixing portions 61 are fixed to the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3 in the left-right direction, whereby the pair of fixing portions 61 are disposed on both sides of the first connecting portion 41 in the left-right direction. Specifically, each fixing portion 61 is fixed to an end portion of the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3 in the left-right direction. Further, the pair of fixing portions 61 are provided at positions which are identical to each other in the vertical direction (that is, at the same height position). Each of the fixing portions 61 of the present embodiment includes, for example, an eyebolt 611.

The connecting strip 62 includes a cord or a belt or the like and has flexibility. The connecting strip 62 of the present embodiment includes a cable 621. The ends of the both sides of the cable 621 are coupled to the pair of fixing portions 61 one by one. The cable 621 contains a stretchable raw material which does not elongate under a tension below a fixed value.

The pair of support bodies 63 are fixed to the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2 in the left-right direction, whereby the pair of support bodies 63 are disposed on both sides of the first connection portion 41 in the left-right direction. Specifically, each of the support bodies 63 is fixed to an end portion of the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2 in the left-right direction. Further, the pair of support members 63 are provided at the same position in the vertical direction, and further provided in the same position in the vertical direction with respect to the pair of fixing portions 61. Set (refer to Figure 3). The pair of support members 63 are configured to support the cable 621 in a state where the both end portions are fixed to the pair of fixing portions 61 in a state of being tensioned, and the cable 621 can be moved relative to each of the support bodies 63. Support for the cable 621. Each of the support bodies 63 of the present embodiment includes a bracket 631 and a pulley 632 that is rotatably supported by the bracket 631.

The bracket 631 is fixed to the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2, and pivotally supports the pulley 632. The bracket 631 includes, for example, a pair of metal plates facing each other in the vertical direction and a shaft portion that connects the pair of metal plates to each other. The shaft portion passes through the center of the pulley 632, whereby the pulley 632 is rotatably mounted with respect to the first passenger car 2.

When the state in which the connected vehicle is linearly advanced as shown in FIG. 5A is turned to the left side as shown in FIG. 5B, for example, as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 4, the first passenger car 2 The rear wall 22 is inclined with respect to the traveling direction of the second passenger car 3 centering on the center in the left-right direction. Then, the gap between the left end portion of the gap between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 is reduced, and the gap at the right end portion is increased. As a result, the support body 63 on the left side of the first passenger car 2 moves in the direction toward the second passenger car 3 along the cable 621, and the support body 63 on the right side moves in the direction away from the second passenger car 3 along the cable 621. At this time, since the cable 621 is maintained in a state in which a certain tension is applied, the cable 621 can be prevented from being bent by its own weight. Further, since the cable 621 is composed of a non-stretchable material, bending can be suppressed even if a force is applied to a portion between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 in the cable 621 in the left-right direction.

As described above, in the first preventive entry body 51 of the present embodiment, the tension of the cable 621 can be maintained while the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 are traveling straight, and the first passenger car 3 that is traveling straight is the first. When the passenger car 2 turns in either direction in the left-right direction, the tension of the cable 621 can also be maintained. Then, as the first passenger car 2 advances, the traveling direction of the second passenger car 3 approaches the traveling direction of the first passenger car 2 in parallel, and as the second passenger car 3 moves, the respective supporting bodies move along the cable 621, and remain. The tension of cable 621.

Next, the second prevention entry body 52 will be described. The structure of the second preventive entry body 52 is substantially the same as the structure of the first preventive entry body 51, but differs in the following points. In other words, as shown in FIG. 3, the second preventive entry body 52 differs in that the pair of fixing portions 61 are fixed to the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2, and the pair of support members 63 are fixed to the second passenger car 3. On the front wall 31. Moreover, the pair of support bodies 63 are provided so as to be positioned above the pair of fixing portions 61, and the pair of fixing portions 61 and the pair of support bodies 63 are arranged to be displaced in the vertical direction. Thereby, the cable 621 hooked on the pair of fixing portions 61 and the pair of supporting members 63 is inclined so as to be located above the rear side.

Similarly to the first preventive entry body 51, the second preventive entry body 52 can naturally maintain the tension of the cable 621 when the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 travel straight, and the second forward with respect to the straight line. In the passenger car 3, even if the first passenger car 2 turns in either direction in the left-right direction, the tension of the cable 621 can be maintained.

Next, the third prevention entry body 53 will be described. The structure of the third preventive entry body 53 is substantially the same as the structure of the first preventive entry body 51. Same, but different in the following aspects. In other words, one of the pair of support members 63 fixed to the rear wall 22 of the first passenger car 2 is disposed so as to be positioned above the fixed portion 61 of the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3, and is fixed to each other. The portion 61 and the pair of support bodies 63 are arranged to be shifted in the vertical direction. Thereby, the cable 621 hooked on the pair of fixing portions 61 and the pair of supporting bodies 63 is inclined so as to be located downward as it is located rearward.

Therefore, in the connected vehicle of the present embodiment, the second preventive entry body 52 and the third preventive entry body 53 are configured to intersect each other as viewed from the left-right direction. Thereby, the cable 621 can be spread over a wide area with as few cords 621 as possible, and it is possible to prevent a person from entering the gap between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3 in a wide area.

The fourth preventive entry body 54 is provided below the first preventive entry body 51 in parallel with the first preventive entry body 51. Since the other configuration of the fourth preventive entry body 54 is the same as that of the first preventive entry body 51, the description thereof will be omitted.

The grid portion 5 having the above configuration is provided between the first passenger car 2 and the second passenger car 3, and is also disposed between the tractor 1 and the first passenger car 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, even when the tractor 1 moves from a straight line and travels in a straight line, the grating portion 5 provided between the tractor 1 and the first passenger car 2 is installed on the first passenger car 2 and the second The tension of the cable 621 can be maintained in any of the grid portions 5 between the passenger cars 3.

Moreover, the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment has a tension applying portion. The tension applying portion applies tension to the cable 621. The tension applying portion of the present embodiment is constituted by a spring 64.

As shown in Fig. 4, the spring 64 is provided with a spring 64 having a spring constant of a certain value or more in a part of the longitudinal direction of the cable 621. The spring 64 is disposed between the cables 621 in a state of being elongated to some extent. Therefore, both ends of the cable 621 are energized toward the center side in the longitudinal direction.

The spring constant of the spring 64 is, for example, preferably 1.7 [N/mm] or more. Specifically, for example, a joint spring (model: AK3788) manufactured by Asano Metal Industry Co., Ltd. is exemplified. Thereby, even if the cable 621 is applied with a constant external force in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the cable 621, it may not be elongated.

In the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment, since the tension applying portion is provided, even if the cable 621 is extended for a long period of time, tension can be applied to the cable 621, and the tension of the cable 621 can be maintained.

Further, when the spring 64 is provided in the middle of the longitudinal direction of the cable 621, when the connected vehicle is rotated in either of the left and right directions, even if a pair of cables 621 are applied with excessive tension, the breakage can be prevented.

(effect)

As described above, the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment is a connection structure of the connected vehicle in which the first vehicle and the second vehicle are connected in the traveling direction via the connection portion 4 . This structure includes a pair of fixing portions 61, a connecting strip 62, and a pair of supporting members 63. The pair of fixing portions 61 are provided on both sides of the second vehicle side of the first vehicle on both sides of the connecting portion 4 in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in plan view. The pair of support bodies 63 are provided on both sides of the first vehicle side of the second vehicle on both sides of the connecting portion 4 in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in plan view. Link bar 62, supported at the middle In the state of the pair of support bodies 63, both ends are connected to the pair of fixing parts 61. The pair of supports 63 support the tie bars 62 in such a manner that the tie bars 62 are movable. Here, in the present embodiment, when the tractor 1 is the first vehicle, the first passenger car 2 corresponds to the second vehicle. When the first passenger car 2 is the first vehicle, the second passenger car 3 or the tractor 1 corresponds to the second passenger car 3. Further, when the second passenger car 3 is the first vehicle, the first passenger car 2 corresponds to the second passenger car 3 .

According to this configuration, when the first vehicle and the second vehicle are inclined in a plan view during running, the tension of the connecting strip 62 can be maintained at all times. Therefore, in the connected vehicle in which a plurality of vehicles are connected, when the vehicle is turned in either of the left and right directions, the connecting strip 62 can be prevented from being bent and drooped, and the mechanical action can be taken to prevent the person from entering the connecting portion 4.

Moreover, the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment has the following additional configuration. That is, in the present embodiment, each of the support bodies 63 has a pulley 632 that supports the connecting strip 62. According to this configuration, the movement of the support body 63 with respect to the connecting strip 62 can be made smoother, and when the connecting vehicle turns in either direction in the left-right direction, excessive tension can be prevented from acting on the connecting strip 62.

Moreover, the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment has the following additional configuration. In other words, in the present embodiment, the plurality of fixing portions 61, the connecting strips 62, and the pair of supporting members 63 are formed in the upper and lower directions, and the plurality of fixing members 51 to 54 are provided in the vertical direction. According to this configuration, it is possible to further prevent a person from entering between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.

Moreover, the connection structure of the connection type vehicle of the present embodiment has the following additional configuration. In other words, in at least one of the entrance preventing bodies of the present embodiment, the pair of fixing portions 61 and the pair of supporting members 63 are arranged to be displaced from each other in the vertical direction. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent people from entering in a wider range with a smaller number of connecting strips 62.

Moreover, the connection structure of the connection type vehicle of the present embodiment has the following additional configuration. In other words, the connection structure of the connected vehicle of the present embodiment further includes a tension applying portion that applies tension to the connecting bar 62. According to this configuration, even if the connecting strip 62 is extended in association with the deterioration of the connecting strip 62, tension can be applied to the connecting strip 62, and the tension of the connecting strip 62 can be maintained for a long period of time.

(Variation 1)

The connected vehicle according to the first embodiment may be, for example, a form shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 (this is taken as a modification 1). In the present modification, the configuration corresponding to the first embodiment is denoted by the same reference numerals as the configuration of the first embodiment, and then "a" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the configuration different from the first embodiment is attached. After the new symbol, "a" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the repeated description is omitted.

In the same manner as in the first embodiment, the plurality of grid-like portions 5a of the present embodiment are provided between the tractor 1a and the first passenger car 2a, and between the first passenger car 2a and the second passenger car 3a. Each of the grid portions 5a has a plurality of inlet preventing bodies 51a to 53a. The plurality of connecting strips 62a for preventing the entrance bodies 51a to 53a extend in the front-rear direction so as to be parallel to each other in the up-and-down direction.

Fig. 7 shows the entrance preventing bodies 51a to 53a between the first passenger car 2a and the second passenger car 3a. Since the plurality of entry prevention bodies 51a to 53a have the same structure, the uppermost prevention entry body 51a (first prevention entry body) will be described.

The entry prevention body 51a includes one of the pair of fixing portions 61a fixed to the rear wall 22a of the first passenger car 2a, and one pair of the pair of fixing portions 61a fixed to the rear wall 22a, and the second support body 66a. The support body (hereinafter referred to as the first support 63a) and the connecting strip 62a on the front wall 31 of the second passenger car 3a. The pair of fixing portions 61a, the pair of second supporting bodies 66a, and the pair of first supporting bodies 63a are disposed at the same position (that is, the same height position) in the vertical direction.

The pair of fixing portions 61a are fixed to a position further inside than the end portion of the rear wall 22a of the first passenger car 2a in the left-right direction. The pair of fixing portions 61a are fixed to the center portion from the end portion of the rear wall 22a in the left-right direction, for example, at a length of about 1/4 of the total length of the rear wall 22a in the left-right direction. Thereby, each fixing portion 61a is spaced apart from each of the second support bodies 66a by a fixed size.

The pair of second support bodies 66a are fixed to the end portions of the rear wall 22a in the left-right direction. As shown in Fig. 8, each of the second support bodies 66a includes a bracket 631a and a pulley 632a rotatably supported by the bracket 631a.

The bracket 631a axially supports the pulley 632a. The bracket 631a is fixed to the rear wall 22a of the first passenger car 2a. The bracket 631a has a pair of metal plates facing each other in the vertical direction, and the pair of metal plates are advanced The axis of the line connection. The shaft portion passes through the center of the pulley 632a, whereby the pulley 632a is rotatably attached to the first passenger car 2a.

As shown in Fig. 10, the pulley 632a is contracted at the center in the longitudinal direction (rotational axis direction) of the shaft portion. In other words, the pulley is formed symmetrically with the center of the longitudinal direction of the shaft portion as a boundary, and is formed in a shape in which the surfaces on the small diameter side of the pair of truncated cones abut each other. In other words, the diameter of the pulley 632a is configured to be gradually smaller as it is located on the center side in the direction of the rotation axis.

The pair of first support bodies 63a are fixed to the front wall 31a of the second passenger car 3a as shown in Fig. 8. The pair of first support bodies 63a are disposed at the end portions of the front wall 31a of the second passenger car 3a in the left-right direction. Each of the first supports 63a is disposed to face the second support 66a. In addition, since the first support body 63a has the same structure as the second support body 66a, description thereof will be omitted.

The connecting strip 62a is constituted by a belt 622a. The belt 622a, as shown in Fig. 7, is constituted by an intermediate portion between a pair of end portions and a pair of end portions. The intermediate portion is supported by the pair of second support bodies 66a and the pair of first support bodies 63a. In the intermediate portion, the second support 66a, the first support 63a, the first support 63a, and the second support 66a are arranged in this order along the longitudinal direction of the intermediate portion. The pair of end portions are coupled to the pair of fixing portions 61a one by one via the springs 64a. The belt 622a has flexibility similarly to the first embodiment. The belt 622a is made of, for example, nylon, and does not expand and contract under a certain tension.

The spring 64a functions as a tension applying portion. Springs 64a are respectively provided at both end portions of the belt 622a in the longitudinal direction. Spring 64a The longitudinal direction is arranged in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the belt 622a as shown in Figs. 9 and 10 . One end of the spring 64a in the longitudinal direction is coupled to the fixed portion 61a, and the other end is coupled to the belt 622a.

Each of the springs 64a is provided at both ends of the belt 622a in the longitudinal direction. Each of the springs 64a is coupled to the belt 622a in a state of being extended to some extent, and a constant tension is always applied to the belt 622a in the mounted state. Therefore, when the first passenger car 2a and the second passenger car 3a travel in either of the straight forward direction or the left-right direction, the tension applied to the belt 622a can be maintained.

The preventive entry body 51a of such a configuration is provided in plural numbers so as to be arranged in the vertical direction. A plurality of strips 622a arranged in the up and down direction are parallel to the horizontal direction and parallel to each other.

As described above, in the connection structure of the connected vehicle according to the first modification, the connecting strip 62a is configured by the belt 622a. The diameter of the pulley 632a is set to be smaller toward the center side in the direction of the rotation axis. According to this configuration, even when the belt 622a is displaced toward the center side of the pulley 632a in the rotation axis direction, the belt 622a can be rotated to return the belt 622a to the center side in the rotation axis direction.

Further, in the connected vehicle according to the first modification, the pair of springs 64a are disposed between the corresponding fixing portions 61a and the corresponding second supporting members 66a. Therefore, when the link type vehicle turns in either of the left and right directions, even if the interval between the first vehicle and the second vehicle is narrowed, the spring 64a can be prevented from interfering with the first support 63a or the second support 66a. .

(Variation 2)

The tension applying portion according to the first embodiment is provided between both ends of the connecting strip 62b, and more specifically, between the pair of end portions of the cable 621 constituting the connecting strip 62b, and may be, for example, the one shown in FIG. form. (This is called variation 2). In the present modification, the configuration corresponding to the first embodiment is denoted by the same reference numerals as the configuration of the first embodiment, and then "b" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the configuration different from the first embodiment is attached. After the new symbol is added, "b" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the repeated description is omitted. The connecting strip 62b of the second modification is constituted by the belt 622b. The belt 622b is made of, for example, nylon, and does not expand and contract under a certain tension.

The tension applying portion of the second modification is configured by a pair of springs 64b. Each spring 64b is coupled between each end of the belt 622b and the first passenger car 2b. The same spring as that of the first embodiment is used for each spring 64b.

Each of the springs 64b is hooked to the first passenger car 2b to be fixed, and the other end is fixed to the belt 622b via the connecting metal member 65b. As shown in Fig. 11, the connecting metal piece 65b is formed by bending a wire, and is formed into an isosceles triangle shape having a bottom side and a pair of equilateral sides. In the connecting metal fitting 65b, a portion corresponding to the bottom side is fixed to the belt 622b, and a vertex side corresponding to a portion of the pair of equilateral portions is fixed to the spring 64b.

Each of the springs 64b is provided at both ends of the belt 622b in the longitudinal direction. Each of the springs 64b is coupled to the belt 622b in a state of being extended to some extent, and a constant tension is always applied to the belt 622b in the mounted state. Therefore, when the first passenger car 2b and the second passenger car 3b travel in either of the straight forward direction or the left and right direction, the tension applied to the belt 622b can be maintained.

In the second modification, the intake preventing bodies 51b to 53b are arranged in a plurality of places in the vertical direction. Each of the prevention entry bodies 51b to 53b is formed in parallel with each other.

Further, in the first modification and the second modification, as in the first embodiment, the tension applying portion can be fixed to the second passenger cars 3a and 3b, or can be fixed to the tractors 1a and 1b. In other words, in the present invention, the tension applying unit may be provided in any one of the first vehicle and the second vehicle.

(Embodiment 2)

Next, the second embodiment will be described based on Fig. 12 . The present embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals will be given to the same portions, and the description will be omitted. The different portions will be mainly described. In the present embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the configuration corresponding to the first embodiment, and then "c" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the configuration different from the first embodiment is attached. After the new symbol, "c" is attached to the end of the symbol, and the repeated description is omitted.

The connected vehicle of the second embodiment is an indoor type riding facility for passengers to ride and move in order to visit the indoor scenery 72c installed in the room. As shown in Fig. 12, in the indoor arrangement rail 70c, the connected vehicle of the present embodiment moves along the rail 70c.

As shown in Fig. 13, the connected vehicle of the present embodiment includes a drive rail 71c disposed along the rail 70c, a plurality of passenger cars 2c and 3c fixed to the drive rail 71c, and a bus between the passenger cars 2c and 3c. A plurality of grid portions 5c. Each of the passenger cars 2c, 3c is configured to be used by the passengers to get on the platform 7c, and after the track 70c is surrounded, the passengers get off at the platform 7c.

The drive rails 71c extend along the rails 70c and are connected endlessly. The drive rail 71c is configured to move along the rail 70c. The drive source of the drive rail 71c includes, for example, a motor.

The plurality of passenger cars 2c and 3c are arranged at a predetermined interval along the longitudinal direction of the drive rail 71c. (In the present embodiment, the passenger car on the front side in the traveling direction is the first passenger car 2c, and the passenger car on the rear side is the second passenger car. 3c). Each of the passenger cars 2c and 3c includes a roller support body 24c and 34c placed on the bottom surface, and connection portions 23c and 33c that are mechanically coupled to the drive rail 71c.

A plurality of passenger cars 2c and 3c are connected via a drive rail 71c. When the drive rail 71c moves in the longitudinal direction, the plurality of passenger cars 1c, 3c, ... are configured to follow the drive rail 71c and travel. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the drive rail 71c corresponds to the joint portion 4c.

The grid portion 5c includes a plurality of inlet preventing bodies 51c and 52c. Each of the prevention entry bodies 51c, 52c is formed along a horizontal plane. The plurality of entry preventing bodies 51c, 52c are located further above the station 7c. In addition, since the structures of the respective entrance preventing bodies 51c and 52c are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

In the connected vehicle of the present embodiment, even if the driving rails 71c move in the traveling direction, and the passenger cars 2c and 3c are inclined in the left-right direction, the tension of the cable 621c can be maintained. As a result, according to the connected vehicle of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the connecting strip 62c from being bent and sagging, and it is possible to prevent the person from entering the connecting portion 4c by the action of mechanics. As a result, The visitor 7c is prevented from entering the gap between the first passenger car 2c and the second passenger car 3c.

Further, the tension applying portion may be appropriately attached to the connected vehicle of the second embodiment.

(application)

The pair of supports 63, 63a, 63b, and 63c of the first and second embodiments have the pulleys 632, 632a, and 632b, and the pulleys 632 and 632a may be omitted as long as the connecting bars 62, 62a, 62b, and 62c are movably supported. 632b. In other words, for example, a round bar having a circular arc surface may be provided instead of the pulleys 632, 632a, and 632b, and the connecting bars 62, 62a, 62b, and 62c may be hooked and slidably supported along the circumferential surface. At this time, it is preferable to use a raw material having a low friction coefficient for the connecting strips 62, 62a, 62b, and 62c.

The pair of fixing portions 61, 61a, 61b, and 61c and the pair of supporting members 63, 63a, 63b, and 63c may be disposed on the front side with respect to the traveling direction. That is, in the present invention, the first vehicle and the second vehicle may both be front sides with respect to the traveling direction.

The tension applying portion is constituted by the springs 64, 64a, 64b, and 64c, and may be configured by, for example, an elastic body such as rubber.

2‧‧‧1st passenger car

3‧‧‧2nd passenger car

22‧‧‧ Back wall

31‧‧‧ front wall

41‧‧‧ First Link

51‧‧‧1st entry prevention

61‧‧‧ Fixed Department

62‧‧‧Links

63‧‧‧Support

64‧‧‧ Spring

611‧‧‧ring bolt

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631‧‧‧ bracket

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Claims (8)

A connection structure of a connected vehicle is a structure in which a first vehicle and a second vehicle are coupled to each other via a connecting portion in a traveling direction, and includes a pair of fixing portions that are in the second vehicle of the first vehicle. The side end portion is provided on both sides of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in a plan view, and a pair of support members are provided at an end portion of the second vehicle on the first vehicle side. Two sides of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction in a plan view; and a connecting strip having a pair of fixing portions connected to the pair of supporting members in a state where the intermediate portion is supported by the pair of supporting members The upper pair of supports support the aforementioned connecting strips in such a manner that the aforementioned connecting strips are movable. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to claim 1, wherein each of the pair of supports has a pulley that supports the connecting strip. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the connecting strip is formed by a belt, and the diameter of the pulley is smaller as it is located on a center side in the direction of the rotation axis. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pair of fixing portions, the connecting strip, and the front portion The anti-entry body formed by the pair of support members is provided in plural in the vertical direction. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the pair of fixing portions and the pair of supporting bodies are shifted from each other in the vertical direction in at least one of the plurality of preventing entry preventing bodies Configuration. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a tension applying portion that applies tension to the connecting strip. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the tension applying portion is formed by a pair of springs provided on both end portions of the connecting strip. The connection structure of the connected vehicle according to claim 7, comprising: a first support as one of the pair of support members; and a pair of second support members in the first vehicle 2 that the end portion on the vehicle side is provided apart from the fixing portion; and the connecting strip is supported by the pair of second support bodies and the pair of first support bodies; and the pair of springs are respectively disposed in correspondence Between the second support and the corresponding fixed portion.