Track-guided vehicle
The track-guided side window system addresses seating restrictions and pressure issues in high-speed trains by enabling a fully open position outside the frame, using a pivot-sliding mechanism with locking elements for enhanced comfort and tightness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024202771
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-03-22
AI Technical Summary
Current rotating windows in high-speed trains restrict seating space when open and increase contact pressure in the closed position, compromising pressure tightness and user comfort.
A track-guided side window system with a frame, wing, and guide track allows the wing to move between fully open and closed positions, featuring a pivot-sliding mechanism with plug-in pivot elements and locking elements to ensure pressure-tight closure and flexible positioning.
Enables unrestricted seating space during window opening and maintains pressure tightness at high speeds by allowing the wing to fully open outside the frame, reducing contact pressure and actuating forces.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a track-guided vehicle with a side window. The side window comprises a frame, a sash, and a guide track. The frame is designed to hold the sash in a closed position.
[0002] Currently, due to the requirement for pressure tightness at high speeds (e.g., 300 km / h), only rotating windows are used for high-speed trains. These have two end positions: fully open and closed.
[0003] In their fully open position, these windows protrude into the driver's compartment and thus into the areas of the passenger seats or folding seats. This means that during the time the windows are open, access to these seats is restricted or even impossible.
[0004] In the closed end position, the locking system used in casement windows, unlike current sliding window solutions, increases the contact pressure and thus ensures pressure tightness.
[0005] Currently, the only solution is to endure the restricted seating position when using pivot windows or to leave the seat for the duration of the window opening.
[0006] Document DE 17 84 710 B relates to a fitting for a horizontally sliding sash of windows, doors or the like, which in the closed position lies in a plane with an adjacent sash and can be moved first perpendicular to its plane and then horizontally behind the other sash to open it.
[0007] Document DE 10 2009 016 399 A1 relates to a device for moving swing-sliding doors for rail vehicles with at least one first opening means connected to a door leaf, wherein the first opening means is designed such that the door leaf is movable at least in the horizontal direction.
[0008] Based on this, the invention aims to create a rail vehicle with an improved side window.
[0009] This problem is solved by the track-guided vehicle of claim 1.
[0010] Advantageous designs and further developments are the subject of the subclaims.
[0011] According to the invention, a track-guided vehicle is provided with a side window. The side window comprises a frame, a sash, and a guide track. The frame is designed to accommodate the sash in a closed position. The sash is movable along the guide track between a closed position and an open position. In an open position, the sash is completely outside the frame.
[0012] In the open position, the sash and frame are spaced apart.
[0013] The open position is a position that allows the side window to be fully opened while the rail vehicle is stationary.
[0014] The closed position is the position in which the side window is to be arranged while the rail vehicle is in motion. The closed position allows for a pressure-tight seal of the side window, ensuring a pressure-tight seal even at higher speeds, preferably above 250 km / h, and more preferably above 300 km / h.
[0015] The described invention makes it possible to open the side windows without restrictions on the space in front of the passenger and folding seats.
[0016] For the closed end position, it is possible to increase the contact pressure during initial setup or for corrective maintenance in case of insufficient pressure tightness, or to reduce it in case of excessively required actuation forces.
[0017] The design of the rail vehicle may include a provision that the side window is designed to perform a pivoting and sliding movement.
[0018] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the frame has at least one first plug-in swivel element and the wing has at least one second plug-in swivel element.
[0019] This creates a mechanism alongside the guide track that allows the window to be pivoted.
[0020] The first plug-in swivel element and the second plug-in swivel element are designed in such a way that they work together and, when the wing approaches the frame, are plugged into each other in the area of the first plug-in swivel element and the second plug-in swivel element to form a swivel element together.
[0021] In the embodiment of the track-guided vehicle, it can be provided that in the closed position the at least one first plug-in swivel element and the at least one second plug-in swivel element lie against each other and form a common, preferably vertical, pivot axis, about which the wing can pivot relative to the frame between the closed position and a pivot position.
[0022] This ensures that a pivot axis is formed by two separate elements and that the frame is both movable along the guide track and pivotable around the pivot axis.
[0023] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the guide track is arranged outside the frame.
[0024] This ensures that the frame has limited dimensions and that pressure tightness can be achieved. Furthermore, the window can be fully extended from the frame because the guide track is located outside the frame.
[0025] In the embodiment of the track-guided vehicle, the guide track can be designed such that the wing is spaced orthogonally to a frame plane in an intermediate position and / or the open position, and / or partially overlaps an opening in the frame in the intermediate position, and / or preferably does not overlap the opening in the frame in the open position. Spaced orthogonally to the frame plane means that a distance is formed from the frame plane in the direction of a surface normal to the frame plane.
[0026] This ensures that the wing can be moved independently of the frame along the guide track and is completely decoupled from the frame in the intermediate position and in the open position.
[0027] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that in the open position and / or in the intermediate position, at least one first plug-in swivel element and at least one second plug-in swivel element are spaced apart from each other.
[0028] This allows for flexible positioning of the wing in relation to the frame.
[0029] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the wing can be locked into the guide track in the closed position and / or in the pivot position and / or in the intermediate position and / or in the open position.
[0030] This allows the sash to be set to several lockable positions, ensuring a secure locking mechanism in each position. Furthermore, the different sash positions allow for natural ventilation.
[0031] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it can be provided that the guide track has an upper rail and a lower rail, wherein the upper rail and the lower rail each have two guide curves for guiding the wing.
[0032] This ensures that the wing is guided on both its upper and lower sides.
[0033] Furthermore, the formation of two guide curves per rail makes it possible to achieve flexible positioning of the wing.
[0034] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the wing has at least one guide element for each guide curve to guide the wing in the guide track.
[0035] This ensures that a special element of the wing allows guidance along the guide curve.
[0036] In the embodiment of the track-guided vehicle, it can be provided that at least one guide curve, preferably one guide curve per rail, has detent points into which the at least one guide element can engage, wherein each detent point is assigned to the closed position and / or the pivot position and / or the intermediate position and / or the open position.
[0037] This ensures that a large number of components can be locked into each of the wing positions.
[0038] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the frame has at least one first locking element and the wing has at least one second locking element, and that in the closed position the first locking element and the second locking element can be brought into engagement to lock the side window.
[0039] This makes it possible to securely lock the window and create a corresponding pressure tightness.
[0040] In this process, locking elements, at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element, work together to create pressure tightness.
[0041] This is preferably done in conjunction with at least one first plug-in swivel element and at least one second plug-in swivel element.
[0042] In this embodiment, at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element are arranged on the opposite side of the window from the at least one first plug-in swivel element and at least one second plug-in swivel element.
[0043] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it may be provided that the side window is located in a driver's cab.
[0044] This creates an opportunity to open a side window in a particularly space-constrained area without obstructing operating personnel.
[0045] In the design of the track-guided vehicle, it can be provided that the track-guided vehicle is a rail vehicle for passenger transport and preferably has a maximum speed of more than 250 km / h, and further preferably of more than 300 km / h.
[0046] The invention will now be explained using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawings.
[0047] It shows: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a track-guided vehicle according to the invention with a side window; Fig. 2 a schematic perspective view of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in a closed position; Fig. 3 a schematic perspective view of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in a pivot position; Fig. 4 a schematic perspective view of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in an intermediate position; Fig. 5 a schematic perspective view of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in an open position; Fig. 6 a schematic perspective representation of a rail of a guide track of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention; Fig. 7 an enlarged schematic perspective view of a wing of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in a locked position; and Fig. 8 an enlarged schematic perspective view of a wing of the side window of the track-guided vehicle according to the invention in an unlocked position.
[0048] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention with a side window 10.
[0049] The track-guided vehicle 1 has a side window 10 located in a driver's cab 2. The track-guided vehicle 1 has a plurality of car bodies 4, 6, one, preferably two, of which is an end car body 6 containing the driver's cab 2. Furthermore, an intermediate car body 4 may be attached to the end car body 6.
[0050] Preferably, the track-guided vehicle 1 is a rail vehicle for passenger transport, and furthermore preferably has a maximum speed of more than 250 km / h, and furthermore preferably of more than 300 km / h.
[0051] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in a closed position P1.
[0052] The side window 10 comprises a frame 100, a sash 200 and a guide rail 300.
[0053] The frame 100 is designed to accommodate the wing 200 in a closed position P1.
[0054] In the closed position, the sash 200 completely covers an opening 120 in the frame 100.
[0055] The wing 200 can be moved between a closed position P1 and an open position P4 along the guide track 300.
[0056] The wing 200 is in an open position P4, completely outside the frame 100.
[0057] The wing 200 carries the glazing 220.
[0058] The guide track 300 is arranged outside the frame 100.
[0059] It may be provided that the wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300 in the closed position P1.
[0060] Furthermore, the wing 200 can be locked in the closed position P1.
[0061] The guide track 300 has an upper rail 310 and a lower rail 320.
[0062] The upper rail 310 and the lower rail 320 each have two guide curves 312, 314; 322, 324 for guiding the wing 200.
[0063] Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in a pivot position P2.
[0064] The frame 100 has at least one first plug-in swivel element 110 and the sash 200 has at least one second plug-in swivel element 210.
[0065] As from Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 can be seen, they are located in the closed position P1 (cf. Fig. 2) connect the at least one first plug-in swivel element 110 and the at least one second plug-in swivel element 210 to each other in order to form a common, preferably vertical, swivel axis A.
[0066] The wing 200 can be pivoted relative to the frame 100 between the closed position P1 and a pivot position P2 about the pivot axis A.
[0067] The pivot position P2 is located between the closed position P1 and the intermediate position P3. This refers to when the side window 10 is moved from the closed position P1 to the open position P4, or vice versa.
[0068] The wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300 in the pivot position P2.
[0069] Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic perspective view of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in an intermediate position P3.
[0070] The intermediate position P3 is located between the swivel position P2 and the open position P4.
[0071] In the intermediate position P3, at least one first plug-in swivel element 110 and at least one second plug-in swivel element 210 are spaced apart from each other.
[0072] The guide track 300 is designed such that the wing 200 is in an intermediate position P3 orthogonal to a frame plane R E is spaced apart, and / or in the intermediate position P3 an opening 120 partially overlaps the frame 100.
[0073] The intermediate position P3 is located between the pivot position P2 and the open position P4. This refers to when the side window 10 is moved from the closed position P1 to the open position P4, or vice versa.
[0074] The wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300 in the intermediate position P3.
[0075] Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in an open position P4.
[0076] In the open position P4, the wing 200 is shifted towards the vehicle's longitudinal center in the longitudinal direction of the track-guided vehicle, compared to the closed position.
[0077] In the open position P4, at least one first plug-in swivel element 110 and at least one second plug-in swivel element 210 are spaced apart from each other.
[0078] The guide track 300 is designed such that the wing 200 in the open position P4 is orthogonal to a frame plane R E is spaced apart.
[0079] In the open position P4, the wing 200 does not overlap the opening 120 in the frame 100.
[0080] The wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300 in the open position P4.
[0081] Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of a rail 310, 320 of a guide track 300 of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention.
[0082] As from the Fig. As can be seen from 6, the wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300.
[0083] The wing 200 can be locked into the guide track 300 in the closed position P1 and / or in the pivot position P2 and / or in the intermediate position P3 and / or in the open position P4.
[0084] It is provided that at least one guide curve 312, 314; 322, 324 has detent points 330. Preferably, each guide curve 312, 314; 322, 324 has detent points 330 on each rail 310, 320.
[0085] The at least one guide element 250 can engage in the detent points 330, wherein a detent point 330 is assigned to the closed position P1 and / or the pivot position P2 and / or the intermediate position P3 and / or the open position P4.
[0086] Fig. Figure 7 shows an enlarged schematic perspective view of a wing 200 of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in a locked position.
[0087] Fig. Figure 8 shows an enlarged schematic perspective view of a wing 200 of the side window 10 of the track-guided vehicle 1 according to the invention in an unlocked position.
[0088] As from the Fig. 7 and the Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the wing 200 has at least one guide element 250 for each guide curve 312, 314, 322, 324 for guiding the wing 200 in the guide track 300.
[0089] As from Fig. 7 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the guide element 250 can be arranged in a guide position and in a locked position. In the locked position, the guide element 250 protrudes further from the wing than in the guide position.
[0090] In the locked position, the wing 200 can be locked into the closed position P1 and / or the pivot position P2 and / or the intermediate position P3 and / or the open position P4 by the locked guide element 250.
[0091] As from the Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 7 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the frame 100 has at least one first locking element 140. The sash 200 has at least one second locking element 240.
[0092] In a further embodiment, at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element are arranged on the opposite side of the window from the at least one first plug-in swivel element and at least one second plug-in swivel element.
[0093] In the closed position P1, the first locking element 140 and the second locking element 240 can be engaged to lock the side window 10.
[0094] An operating element 230 is provided for actuating the guide element 250 and the second locking element 240. The operating element 230 can be designed, for example, as a handle or as an olive.
[0095] Finally, it should be mentioned that the features of all the embodiments described above can be combined with one another in any way to form further embodiments of the invention. Likewise, all features of dependent claims can be combined individually with any feature of any other claim, either individually or in any combination, to obtain further embodiments.
[0096] Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by means of an exemplary embodiment, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples and other variations can be derived from them by the person skilled in the art without leaving the scope of protection of the invention.
[0097] Regardless of the grammatical gender of a particular term, persons with male, female or other gender identities are included. Reference symbol list 1 track-guided vehicle 10 side windows 100 frames 110 first plug-in swivel element 120 Opening within the framework 140 first locking element 200 wings 210 second plug-in swivel element 220 glazing 230 Control element 240 second locking element 250 guide element 300 guide rail 310 upper rail 312 first upper guide curve 314 second upper guide curve 320 lower rail 322 first lower guide curve 324 second lower guide curve 330 Rest point A swivel axis P1 closed position P2 swivel position P3 Intermediate position P4 open position RE framework level
Claims
[1] Track-guided vehicle (1), in particular rail vehicle, with a side window (10) comprising a frame (100), a wing (200) and a guide track (300), wherein the frame (100) is configured to receive the wing (200) in a closed position (P1) and the wing (200) is movable along the guide track (300) between a closed position (P1) and an open position (P4), wherein the wing (200) is arranged completely outside the frame (100) in an open position (P4). [2] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the frame (100) has at least one first plug-in swivel element (110) and the sash (200) has at least one second plug-in swivel element (210). [3] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to claim 2, characterized by, that in the closed position (P1), the at least one first plug-in swivel element (110) and the at least one second plug-in swivel element (210) are adjacent to each other and form a common, preferably vertical, pivot axis (A) about which the wing (200) can be pivoted relative to the frame (100) between the closed position (P1) and a pivot position (P2). [4] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guide track (300) is arranged outside the frame (100). [5] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guide track (300) is designed such that the wing (200) in an intermediate position (P3) and / or the open position (P4) is orthogonal to a frame plane (R) E) is spaced apart, and / or in the intermediate position (P3) an opening (120) in the frame (100) partially overlaps, and / or preferably in the open position (P4) the opening (120) in the frame (100) does not overlap. [6] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to claim 5, characterized by , that in the open position (P4) and / or in the intermediate position (P3) the at least one first plug-in swivel element (110) and the at least one second plug-in swivel element (210) are spaced apart from each other. [7] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wing (200) can be locked into the guide track (300) in the closed position (P1) and / or in the pivot position (P2) and / or in the intermediate position (P3) and / or in the open position (P4). [8] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the guide track (300) has an upper rail (310) and a lower rail (320), wherein the upper rail (310) and the lower rail (320) each have two guide curves (312, 314; 322, 324) for guiding the wing (200). [9] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to claim 8, characterized by , that the wing (200) has at least one guide element (250) for guiding the wing (200) in the guide track (300) for each guide curve (312, 314, 322, 324). [10] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to claim 9, characterized by , that at least one guide curve (312, 314; 322, 324), preferably one guide curve (312, 314; 322, 324) per rail (310, 320) has detent points (330) into which the at least one guide element (250) can engage, wherein at least one detent point (330) is assigned to the closed position (P1) and / or the pivot position (P2) and / or the intermediate position (P3) and / or the open position (P4). [11] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the frame (100) has at least one first locking element (140) and the sash (200) has at least one second locking element (240) and in the closed position (P1) the first locking element (140) and the second locking element (240) can be engaged to lock the side window (10). [12] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the side window (10) is arranged in a driver's cab (2). [13] Track-guided vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the track-guided vehicle (1) is a rail vehicle for passenger transport, and preferably has a maximum speed of more than 250 km / h, and further preferably of more than 300 km / h.
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