Kit for a special room for a rail vehicle

Abstract

Kit for a special compartment (1) for a rail vehicle, in particular a sanitary cabin, with functional elements (5, 6, 18), with a functional module (2) comprising at least a part, in particular a large part, of the functional elements (5, 6, 18) of the special compartment (1), with at least a first side wall (3) and a second side wall (4) adjoining each other, with a partition module (7) comprising at least a third side wall (8), wherein the partition module (7) is designed to delimit the special compartment (1) together with the functional module (2), wherein at least one side wall (3, 4, 8, 9) is designed to be variable in length, so that the floor area of ​​the special compartment (1) can be adjusted by changing the length of the side wall (3, 4, 8, 9).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a kit for a special room for a rail vehicle, in particular a sanitary cabin, with functional elements.

[0002] Rail vehicles are typically equipped with special rooms, such as conductor compartments, sales areas, bistro kitchens, or sanitary facilities. These special rooms are typically adapted to the dimensions of the available space within the rail vehicle. For example, the ceiling height available for sanitary facilities is lower in double-decker vehicles than in single-decker vehicles. Furthermore, rail vehicle operators require special rooms of varying sizes to meet different needs. For example, larger sanitary facilities are required for people with physical limitations, allowing greater freedom of movement and even allowing wheelchair access.

[0003] Special rooms in rail vehicles may contain technical equipment that is difficult to integrate in a space-saving manner or requires a large number of connections for operation. In sanitary rooms, these include, for example, sinks, changing tables, waste bins, and toilets.

[0004] The varying spatial requirements for the special compartment require a customized design depending on the vehicle and installation location. Accordingly, the design and construction of the special compartment is complex and expensive. For this reason, solutions have already been sought to reduce the effort required to adapt special compartments for different vehicles and installation locations.

[0005] EP 0 869 880 B1 shows a sanitary room comprising various functional modules in which essential technical functions of the sanitary room are concentrated. The functional modules can be prefabricated, with a frame being provided on which the functional modules are arranged and attached.

[0006] DE 10 2011 005 965 A1 describes a wet cell for a rail vehicle, which has a uniform basic module with two fixed side walls, whereby the technical equipment of the wet cell is concentrated in the two fixed side walls.

[0007] EP 3 130 520 A1 discloses a set of two toilet cubicles, one of which is a universal toilet cubicle designed to accommodate a person with reduced mobility, and the other of which is a standard toilet cubicle. Each toilet cubicle comprises a rear wall, with a toilet bowl arranged near this rear wall, and a functional panel arranged near the toilet bowl. The rear walls and functional panels of the two toilet cubicles are substantially identical.

[0008] DE 102 04 343 A1 discloses a toilet facility with at least two adjacent toilet cubicles, each having a toilet bowl and an access opening closable by a door, and separated from each other by a partition. The partition is adjustable between a separation position, in which it separates the toilet cubicles, and a release position, in which the two toilet cubicles together form a single toilet room.

[0009] A disadvantage of known solutions for the construction of special rooms is that considerable effort is still required because adaptations of the components used are necessary for different vehicles or different installation locations.

[0010] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a kit for a special compartment for a rail vehicle, which can be used with little effort for different rail vehicles and differently dimensioned installation locations.

[0011] This object is achieved according to the invention with a kit according to claim 1. Furthermore, the object is achieved with a special compartment for a rail vehicle according to claim 13 or a rail vehicle according to claim 14. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are contained in the subclaims.

[0012] A kit according to the invention for a special compartment for a rail vehicle comprises functional elements. A functional element can, for example, be a sink, a drain, a faucet, a lighting device, a changing table, a toilet, a mirror, a soap dispenser, a towel rail, or a waste bin. In this sense, a functional element can require connections for its operation, such as a power supply, a water supply, or a water disposal system. Furthermore, functional elements require a sufficiently solid mounting base, such as sufficiently rigid walls, as well as fastening means that enable secure attachment in the special compartment for the operation of the functional elements. For this reason, it is advantageous to concentrate the functional elements on a functional module that comprises at least some of the functional elements of the special compartment. The functional module preferably comprises a majority of the functional elements.

[0013] To provide sufficient space for arranging the functional elements, the functional module has at least a first and a second side wall that adjoin one another. The first and second side walls can be connected to one another. In particular, the first and second side walls can be integrally connected to one another or manufactured as a single piece.

[0014] The kit further comprises a room divider module comprising at least one third side wall, wherein the room divider module is designed to define the special room together with the functional module. For this purpose, the at least one side wall of the room divider module can be curved, so that the first and second side walls of the functional module can be connected to each other by the side wall of the room divider module.

[0015] Alternatively, the room divider module can have at least two side walls. The two side walls of the room divider module can form an angle with each other, with one side wall of the room divider module adjacent to a side wall of the functional module. In particular, the fourth side wall of the room divider module borders the second side wall of the functional module when the kit is assembled.

[0016] According to the invention, at least one side wall of the room divider module and / or at least one side wall of the functional module are designed to be variable in length. Thus, the floor space of the special compartment can be adapted by changing the length of the side walls. For example, the width of the special compartment can be adjusted for use in rail vehicles of different widths. Adaptation to the requirements of different standards, the requirements of different customers, and different applications is also possible.

[0017] The side walls of the functional module and / or the room divider module are preferably connectable to each other via plug-in connections. Grooves can be provided, particularly at the ends of the side walls that do not have adjustment areas, to accommodate an adjacent side wall.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first and / or second side wall of the room divider module and the third and / or fourth side wall of the functional module are each designed to vary in length. This allows the length and width of the separate room to be adapted to individual needs.

[0019] Preferably, the side walls of the room divider module and / or the side walls of the functional module are designed to vary in height. This allows the height of the room divider module to be varied alternatively or additionally.

[0020] The first, second, third, and / or fourth side wall preferably has at least one adjustment area that forms one end of the side wall in the horizontal and / or vertical direction, wherein the adjustment area has no functional elements. The adjustment area preferably consists of a wall section without functional elements. In this way, the adjustment area can be reduced in size without affecting functional elements.

[0021] For this reason, the functional elements are preferably concentrated outside of the at least one adaptation area. Functionally relevant connections, such as power connections, water connections, and connections for signal lines, can preferably be at least partially combined into standardized connection interfaces to simplify the connection of a correspondingly standardized special room.

[0022] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one adjustment area can be designed to be telescopic. The dimensions of the adjustment area can thus be changed without having to separate sections of the adjustment area. The adjustment area can, for example, be designed to be extendable. For this purpose, the adjustment area can be guided along a wall section of the special room. For example, a sliding guide can be provided to guide the adjustment area, which guides the adjustment area in an extension direction.

[0023] In a further variant of the invention, a mirror can be provided on a side wall of the functional module, which is spaced apart from the adjustment area or adjacent to the adjustment area. Thus, the mirror is not affected by a possible adjustment of the dimensions of the special room. By placing the mirror adjacent to the adjustment area, maximum mirror dimensions are utilized without compromising the adjustment area.

[0024] According to a further expedient development of the invention, at least one side wall of the functional module can have a lighting device with a light source. The light source of the lighting device can have a beam direction in which light is emitted. The beam direction preferably points upwards to achieve indirect illumination of the special room. Thus, no installation of a lighting device on the ceiling of the special room is required. Furthermore, the effect of the lighting device is relatively independent of the height of the special room, and the luminosity of the lighting device remains constant within certain limits even if the distance between the lighting device and the ceiling of the special room changes.

[0025] In a further preferred variant of the invention, the lighting device is arranged on a side wall section that is designed to be placed on a side wall of the kit or special compartment. In particular, the side wall section can be designed to be placed on the side wall after the height of the side wall has been adjusted. The side wall section and the side wall can be connected to one another, for example, via a plug connection.

[0026] In an expedient development of the invention, an attachable side wall section can be provided for each side wall of the special compartment or kit. In particular, a component consisting of side wall sections can be provided that is attached to the side walls after they have been installed. This facilitates assembly in confined spaces. Alternatively, an assembly of side wall sections can be provided, which, when pre-assembled together, form an attachment for the side walls.

[0027] Preferably, a lighting device is arranged on at least one side wall section. Lighting with multiple lighting devices can be arranged on one or more side wall sections or on an attachment for the side walls. This allows for simple installation of the lighting, while maintaining a uniform distance from the ceiling of the special room, regardless of the height of the side walls.

[0028] According to an expedient development of the invention, a ceiling wall is provided. The ceiling wall serves to create an upper boundary or a ceiling for the special room. The ceiling wall is preferably free of any devices that require connection.

[0029] The free ends of adjacent side walls in the assembled state of the special room are preferably provided with complementary profiles for a form-fitting connection. The side walls can thus be inserted into one another or braced against one another.

[0030] The adaptation area of ​​the first, second, third, and / or fourth side wall can have at least one pre-prepared subdivision. For example, the special space can be provided for a first and a second, smaller width, with a subdivision corresponding to the smaller width being provided. At the subdivision, the respective side wall can have complementary profiles that connect two parts of the side wall to each other.

[0031] In a further preferred variant of the invention, the kit comprises a floor with predefined adjustment areas. This allows the floor plan of the special room to be adapted to predefined dimensions. The predefined adjustment areas are ideally provided with interfaces for attaching the side walls or the functional module. Furthermore, the floor can have a depression that can be expanded according to the adjustment areas. For this purpose, the depression can be provided in sections with sensing elements that are designed to be removable for expanding the depression.

[0032] Alternatively or additionally, in a further preferred embodiment of the invention, extension walls are provided that allow the side walls to be extended and / or raised. The extension walls can be connected to the side walls using connecting profiles. For this purpose, the connecting profiles have, in particular, receiving grooves into which the side walls, on the one hand, and the extension walls, on the other, can be inserted with a positive fit.

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment, the functional module comprises a washbasin arranged on the first side wall of the functional module. The distance between a center plane of the washbasin and the second side wall of the functional module corresponds approximately to three times the distance of the center plane from the adjustment area of ​​the first side wall. In this way, different sizes of the special room can be achieved without the space available around the washbasin becoming too small. The center plane can, in particular, be a plane of symmetry of the washbasin.

[0034] The functional module preferably has a toilet arranged on the second side wall, with the angle between the first and second side walls being greater than 90°. The angle between the first and second side walls is preferably between 94° and 110°, in particular 99° and 105°. In the area of ​​the toilet, the space thus expands essentially in a funnel shape. Even with very small dimensions of a special room created with the kit, a comfortable space is maintained for using the toilet.

[0035] According to a further alternative embodiment of the kit, the center plane of the toilet can alternatively or additionally form an angle greater than 90° with the second side wall. Preferably, the angle between the center plane and the first side wall is between 94° and 110°, in particular 99° and 105°.

[0036] A special compartment according to the invention for a rail vehicle has functional elements with a functional module that comprises at least a majority of the functional elements of the special compartment, with a first side wall and a second side wall that adjoin one another, with a compartment separating module that comprises a third and a fourth side wall, wherein the compartment separating module is designed to delimit the special compartment together with the functional module and at least one side wall of the compartment separating module and at least one side wall of the functional module are designed to be variable in their length.

[0037] In a method according to the invention for assembling a special room, the following steps are carried out:

[0038] The side walls of the functional module and / or the room divider module are adapted in their length and / or height to the available installation space of the rail vehicle.

[0039] The side walls are then installed. Alternatively or additionally, the length and / or height of the side walls can be adjusted after the special room, the functional module, and / or the room divider module have been installed.

[0040] In a further preferred embodiment of the method, after the assembly of the functional module and / or the room divider module, attachable side wall sections can be attached or an attachment formed from side wall sections can be attached. Character description

[0041] The accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings: Fig. Figure 1 shows a plan view of a first example of a special room formed from a kit according to the invention; Fig. Figure 2 shows a plan view of a second example of a special room formed from a kit according to the invention; Fig. Figure 3 shows a plan view of a third example of a special room formed from a kit according to the invention; Fig. 4 is a side view of a functional module.

[0042] In the following, with reference to the Fig. 1 to 4 describe a preferred embodiment of the kit according to the invention.

[0043] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a special room 1 formed by a kit according to the invention. The special room 1 forms a sanitary cabin. The special room 1 comprises a functional module 2 with a first side wall 3 and a second side wall 4, with the side walls 3 and 4 adjacent to one another.

[0044] The functional module 2 is equipped with functional elements. These include a washbasin 5 located on the first side wall 3 and a toilet 6 located on the second side wall 4. Both the washbasin 5 and the toilet 6 require connections (not shown here) for the water supply and wastewater disposal, which are part of the functional module 2.

[0045] A room divider module 7 is arranged opposite the functional module 2. The room divider module 7 forms a spatial separation between the functional module 2 and the adjacent passenger compartment. Functional module 1 and room divider module 7 together form the special compartment 1.

[0046] Two additional side walls are assigned to the room divider module 7, namely a third side wall 8 and a fourth side wall 9. To allow access to the special room 1, the special room 1 has a door device 10. The door device 10 is designed as a sliding door in order to save space in the sanitary room.

[0047] The side walls 3, 4, 8, and 9 each have an extra length, allowing for adjustment of the size of the special room 1. The functional module 2 and the room divider module 7 can be moved relative to each other in the area of ​​the extra length to adapt the size of the special room 1 to the respective needs. The extra lengths form adjustment areas 11, 12, 13, and 14 of the side walls.

[0048] The adjustment areas 12, 13 allow for adjustment of the width of the special room 1, while the adjustment areas 11, 14 allow for adjustment of the length of the special room. The adjustment areas 11, 12, 13, and 14 are each designed to be detachable, allowing for the removal of protruding wall sections before or after the assembly of the special room 1.

[0049] The position of the functional elements of the functional module 2, such as the toilet 6 and the washbasin 5, defines the limits of possible adaptation. In the illustrated embodiment of the special room 1, the washbasin 5 borders the fourth side wall 9. Consequently, the side wall 9 cannot be moved any further toward the washbasin 5, and the length of the special room 1 cannot be reduced any further. At the same time, the toilet 6 forms a limit for the minimum width of the special room 1. To provide sufficient space for ergonomic use of the toilet 6, a predefined distance is maintained between the toilet 6 and the side wall 8.

[0050] Fig. 2 shows a room opposite the special room 1 of the Fig. 1 enlarged special room 15, which is made from the same kit as the special room 1 of the Fig. 1. The functional module 2 and the room divider module 7 are identically designed. The adjustment areas 11, 12, 13, 14 of the side walls 3, 4, 8, and 9 are fully integrated into the special space 15. This provides significantly more space for movement, which can be used by wheelchair users, for example.

[0051] In Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a special room. For the sake of simplicity, the same reference numerals are used for elements with the same function as in the previous embodiments. In this embodiment, the angle α between the side walls 3, 4 of the functional module 2 is greater than 90°. The functional module 2 has a toilet arranged on the second side wall 4, wherein the angle between the first side wall 3 and the second side wall 4 is greater than 90°. The angle between the first side wall 3 and the second side wall 4 can be between 94° and 110°, in particular 99°-105°. In the area of ​​the toilet 6, the room thus expands so that even taller people have sufficient space available.

[0052] The toilet 6 has a central plane 17 that extends vertically upwards. The central plane 17 essentially forms a plane of symmetry of the toilet 6. The central plane 17 of the toilet 6 forms an angle β of 90° with the second side wall 4. To optimize the position of the toilet 6, the angle β can be greater than 90°. The angle between the central plane and the first side wall is preferably between 94° and 110°, in particular 99°-105°. The angle β between the central plane and the side wall 4 can be greater than 90° as an alternative or in addition to the angle α between the first side wall 3 and the second side wall 4.

[0053] Fig.Figure 4 is a side view of a functional module 2. For the sake of simplicity, the same reference numerals are used here for elements with the same function as in the previous embodiments. The functional module 2 has a mirror 18 arranged above the sink 5. An adjustment area 19 is provided above the mirror 18, and the adjustment area 11 is located to the side of the mirror 18.

[0054] The adjustment areas 18 and 19 essentially border the mirror 18, specifically above and to the side of the mirror 18. In this way, maximum adaptability of the functional module 2 is achieved both horizontally and vertically without having to change the position of the mirror 18. The mirror 18 is thus not affected by any possible adjustment of the dimensions of the special space. Identical functional modules 2 can therefore be used for installation spaces of different sizes without changing the position of the functional elements.

[0055] The washbasin 5 has a central plane 20. The distance A of the central plane 20 of the washbasin 5 from the second side wall 4 of the functional module 2 corresponds approximately to three times the distance B of the central plane 20 from the adjustment area 11 of the first side wall 3. In this way, a favorable spatial layout is maintained even when the size of the special room 1 is adjusted. Reference symbol α Angle between side walls β angle toilet / side wall A Distance center plane B Distance center plane 1 special room 2 Function module 3 First side wall 4 Second side wall 5 Functional element, washbasin 6 Functional element, toilet 7 Room divider module 8 Third side wall 9 Fourth side wall 10 Door device 11, 12, adjustment range 13, 14 15 Special room 16 Movement space 17 Middle level 18 Functional element, mirror 19 Adjustment range 20 center level

Claims

[1] Kit for a special room (1) for a rail vehicle, in particular a sanitary cabin, with functional elements (5, 6, 18), with a functional module (2) which comprises at least a part, in particular a majority of the functional elements (5, 6, 18) of the special room (1), with at least one first side wall (3) and a second side wall (4) which adjoin one another, with a room divider module (7) which comprises at least a third side wall (8), wherein the room divider module (7) is designed to delimit the special room (1) together with the functional module (2), wherein at least one side wall (3, 4, 8, 9) is designed to be variable in length such that the floor area of the special room (1) can be adapted by changing the length of the side wall (3, 4, 8, 9). [2] Kit according to claim 1, wherein at least one side wall (8, 9) of the room divider module (7) and at least one side wall (3, 4) of the functional module (2) are designed to be variable in length. [3] Kit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side walls (8, 9) of the room divider module (7) and / or the side walls (3, 4) of the functional module (2) are designed to be variable in height. [4] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein the first side wall (3), second side wall (4), third side wall (8) and / or fourth side wall (9) has an adaptation area (11, 12, 13, 14, 19) which forms an end of the side wall (3, 4, 8, 9) in the horizontal and / or vertical direction, wherein the adaptation area (11, 12, 13, 14, 19) has no functional elements (5, 6, 18). [5] Kit according to claim 4, wherein at least one adjustment area (11, 12, 13, 14, 19) is designed to be telescopic. [6] Kit according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a mirror (18) is arranged on a side wall (3, 4) of the functional module (2), which mirror (18) is spaced from the adaptation area (11, 19) or adjoins the adaptation area (11, 19). [7] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein at least one side wall (3, 4) of the functional module (2) has a lighting device with a light source, wherein the light source of the lighting device has a beam direction which points substantially upwards. [8] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein the lighting device is arranged on a side wall section which is designed to be placed on a side wall (3, 4, 8, 9) of the kit. [9] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein free ends of side walls (3, 4, 8, 9) adjoining one another in an assembled state are provided with mutually complementary profiles for positive connection. [10] A kit according to any one of the above claims, wherein the kit comprises a floor with predefined adjustment areas. [11] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein the functional module (2) comprises a washbasin (5) arranged on the first side wall (3) of the functional module (2), wherein the distance (A) of a center plane (20) of the washbasin (5) from the second side wall (4) of the functional module (2) corresponds approximately to three times the distance (B) of the center plane (20) from the adaptation area (11) of the first side wall (3). [12] Kit according to one of the above claims, wherein the functional module (2) has a toilet (6) arranged on the second side wall (4), wherein the angle (α) between the first side wall (3) and the second side wall (4) is greater than 90°. [13] Special compartment (1) for a rail vehicle, formed by a kit according to one of the above claims. [14] Rail vehicle, characterized bya special room (1) according to claim 13.

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