DEVICE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF LONG-WELDED RAILS
A device for the transport of long-welded rails by way of a rail loading train, including an installation for the secured storage of the rails. The device is configured as a modular unit it has fastening devices for anchoring on a container flat car and includes a separate energy supply unit.
The invention relates to a device for the transport of long-welded rails by means of a rail loading train, including an installation for secured storage of the rails.
PRIOR ARTVarious known rail loading trains serve for picking up or laying rails of a track section by means of a gantry crane in a train formation. To that end, the gantry crane is mobile in a longitudinal direction of the track by means of separate undercarriages on crane rails which are mounted at both sides on the rail loading train. During transport travel, the rails must be securely stored and anchored on the rail loading train.
Known according to DE 20 2005 019 061 U1 and DE 20 2009 006 549 U1 is a respective rail loading train for the transport of long-welded rails, with installations arranged on the rail loading train for storing and anchoring the rails.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is the object of the invention to show an improvement over the prior art for a device of the type mentioned at the beginning for the transport of long-welded rails.
According to the invention, this object is achieved by way of a device for the transport of long-welded rails according to claim 1. Dependent claims indicate advantageous embodiments of the invention.
The invention provides that the device is designed as a modular unit having fastening means for anchoring on a container flat car and comprises a separate energy supply unit. A modular unit of this kind can be employed flexibly, wherein a rail loading train can be assembled from container flat cars and one modular unit or several modular units. By means of the fastening means, the modular unit is anchored simply and securely at the existing support points for standard containers. The entire rail loading train can thus be adapted perfectly and cost-effectively to prevailing conditions by an operator, wherein already-existing container flat cars can be used.
In this, it is useful if the fastening means are arranged on a module frame, and if the installation for guiding and/or locking the rails is fastened to the module frame. The module frame offers a structurally simple solution for securely fastening the installation for guiding and/or locking the rails.
In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the energy supply unit comprises a hydraulic unit, and the installation comprises hydraulic drives. The hydraulic unit and the hydraulic drives ensure a flexible adjustment to structural space conditions and achieve great positioning precision.
In this, it is favourable if the energy supply unit comprises a combustion engine and a tank container. By means of the combustion engine and the tank container, the modular unit is operated independently and energy self-sufficiently.
A continuing variant provides that the energy supply unit comprises an electric machine and an electric energy store. By means of the electric machine (generator or motor) and the energy store, the modular unit can be operated in an emission-free manner, if required.
Additionally it is advantageous if a sleeve, designed to be pushed onto a container mandrel of the container flat car, is arranged as fastening means. By this, the modular unit is fastened in a simple manner at the support points for standard containers.
Another continuing variant provides that a clamping device is arranged as fastening means which is designed to be pushed onto a socket provided for a container mandrel on the container flat car. The clamping device can absorb greater forces than the container mandrel.
A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the energy supply unit has a connection for energy supply of a further modular unit situated on the container flat car. Thus, several modular units situated on a container flat car can be operated with a common energy supply unit.
Advantageously, the installation comprises a pivot beam. The pivot beam serves as support bracket for the long-welded rails. Its pivot arms can be pivoted for loading and unloading procedures.
It is further advantageous if the installation comprises a rail clamping unit. With this, the rails are anchored securely in order to avoid any sliding during transport travel.
A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the installation comprises a rail impact wall. The rail impact wall constitutes an additional safety installation of the rail loading train and prevents, for example, the rails from sliding in the direction of a driver's cabin in case of emergency braking.
Additionally it is advantageous that the modular unit comprises a crane buffer for a gantry crane. By means of the crane buffers arranged in each case at the ends of the rail loading train, a derailing of the gantry crane is reliably counteracted.
In an improved embodiment of the invention, the modular unit in a horizontal projection has dimensions and anchorings of a 20′ container. With this, the modular unit is fastened at the support points of a 20′ standard container.
Another variant provides that the modular unit in a horizontal projection has dimensions and anchorings of a 30′ container. With this, the modular unit is fastened at the support points of a 30′ standard container.
The invention will be described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. There is shown, schematically:
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15. A device for the transport of long-welded rails by way of a rail loading train, the device comprising:
- a modular unit with an installation for secured storage of the rails, said modular unit having a fastening device for anchoring on a container flat car and including a separate energy supply unit.
16. The device according to claim 15, wherein said fastening device is arranged on a module frame, and said installation is configured for guiding and/or locking the rails and is fastened to said module frame.
17. The device according to claim 15, wherein said energy supply unit comprises a hydraulic unit, and said installation comprises hydraulic drives.
18. The device according to claim 15, wherein said energy supply unit comprises a combustion engine and a tank container.
19. The device according to claim 15, wherein said energy supply unit comprises an electric machine and an electric energy storage device.
20. The device according to claim 15, which comprises a sleeve forming said fastening device and being configured to be pushed onto a container mandrel of the container flat car.
21. The device according to claim 15, which comprises a clamping device forming said fastening device and being configured to be pushed onto a socket for a container mandrel provided on the container flat car.
22. The device according to claim 15, wherein said energy supply unit comprises a connection for energy supply of a further modular unit disposed on the container flat car.
23. The device according to claim 15, wherein said installation comprises a pivot beam.
24. The device according to claim 15, wherein said installation comprises a rail clamping unit.
25. The device according to claim 15, wherein said installation comprises a rail impact wall.
26. The device according to claim 15, wherein said modular unit comprises a crane buffer for a gantry crane.
27. The device according to claim 15, wherein, in a horizontal projection, said modular unit has dimensions and anchorings for a 20 ft. container.
28. The device according to claim 15, wherein, in a horizontal projection, said modular unit has dimensions and anchorings for a 30 ft. container.
Type: Application
Filed: May 22, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2020
Inventors: ROBERT DANZL (SALZBURG), MICHAEL MAIER (FRIDOLFING), HORST BRYS (ANGER)
Application Number: 16/617,727