Fixing device and method for fixing a window pane of a window for a rail vehicle and window for a rail vehicle

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixing device for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle, to a window for a rail vehicle and to a method for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle by means of such a fixing device.

[0002] For example, there may be specific requirements for fixing window panes in door panels of rail vehicles. Traditionally, a window pane is fixed in a rail vehicle window using adhesive or simply a rubber profile. However, the use of a different adhesive, perhaps one with a shorter curing time, would also be conceivable.

[0003] DE 10 2013 204 992 A1 relates to a fixing device for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a vehicle, wherein the fixing device comprises a profile element, a window profile element and a fastening device, wherein the fastening device is designed to fasten the profile element and the window profile element to each other by positive locking and / or force locking, wherein the profile element is formed from an elastic material, wherein the profile element has a recessed section for gripping an edge area of ​​the window pane, an attachment section for attaching a part of the fastening device to the profile element by positive locking and a cover section for covering the fastening device.

[0004] Against this background, the object of the present invention is to provide an improved fixing device for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle, an improved window for a rail vehicle and an improved method for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle by means of such a fixing device.

[0005] This problem is solved by a fixing device for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle, by a window for a rail vehicle and by a method for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle by means of such a fixing device according to the main claims.

[0006] According to embodiments, a window pane can be fixed in a door leaf for a rail vehicle within a profile element, for example, a rubber profile, by a fastening device, such as at least one screw. In other words, window pane mounting or fixing can be implemented, in particular, by applying common processes to replace special processes, such as gluing, or to replace disadvantageous methods. Such mounting or fixing of window panes in door leaves for rail vehicles can also enable implementation in series production. Thus, according to embodiments, fixing a window pane in a door leaf for a rail vehicle can, for example, eliminate the need for adhesives or other bonding agents, and therefore for material-bonded connections.In this case, the fastening device, such as at least one fixing screw, can be covered by a profile element, in particular a fixing rubber profile, of the fixing device itself and thus be invisible to passengers of the rail vehicle.

[0007] Advantageously, according to embodiments, assembly time can be reduced, vandalism protection improved, and the window pane can be quickly replaced directly in the rail vehicle. Compared to fixing by fabric bonding, such adhesive-free fixing of the window pane, or fixing without fabric bonding according to embodiments, can, for example, also advantageously eliminate the need for certification of the bonding process for rail transport and the curing time for the adhesive, thus enabling quick and easy replacement of the window pane directly in the rail vehicle. Compared to fixing solely by a rubber profile, a combined fixing according to embodiments can, in particular, result in a flat or...A level surface is obtained, avoiding the protrusion of a rubber profile from the mounting surface, and enabling the window pane to be replaced directly in the rail vehicle.

[0008] A fixing device for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle is presented, wherein the fixing device comprises a profile element, a window profile element and a fastening device, wherein the fastening device is designed to fasten the profile element and the window profile element to each other by positive locking and additionally or alternatively by frictional locking, wherein the profile element is formed from an elastic material, wherein the profile element has a recessed section for gripping an edge region of the window pane, an attachment section for attaching a part of the fastening device to the profile element by positive locking, a cover section for covering the fastening device and a connecting section for connecting the cover section to the window profile element by positive locking.wherein the cover section is arranged between the mounting section and the connecting section, wherein the window profile element has an arrangement section for arranging a further part of the fastening device and a receiving section for receiving the connecting section of the profile element.

[0009] The profile element can also be referred to as a fixing profile or fixing rubber profile. The window profile element can also be referred to as a window profile. The gripping can represent a connection by positive locking. The arranging can represent a connection by positive locking. The cover section and the connecting section of the profile element can be bent relative to the recess section and the mounting section of the profile element to allow access to the fastening device. The recess section, the mounting section, and the cover section of the profile element can extend along and additionally or alternatively parallel to a principal extension plane of the window pane. In other words, the recess section, the mounting section, and the cover section of the profile element can extend parallel to a common component plane.The connecting section can extend transversely to the main plane of extension of the window pane and additionally or alternatively to the common component plane. The window profile element can be connectable to, or connected to, a wall surrounding the window of a door leaf for the rail vehicle.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the profile element can be a single piece and additionally or alternatively molded from rubber. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that a robust and reliable profile element can be manufactured cost-effectively, for example by extrusion.

[0011] The fastening device can also include at least one fixing plate, at least one threaded fitting, and at least one fixing screw. The at least one threaded fitting can be positioned on the mounting section of the window profile element. The at least one fixing plate can be attached to the mounting section of the profile element and fastened to the window profile element by means of the at least one threaded fitting and the at least one fixing screw. The at least one fixing plate can represent one part of the fastening device. The at least one threaded fitting and, optionally, the at least one fixing screw can represent the other part of the fastening device. At least one threaded fitting and at least one fixing screw can be provided for each fixing plate.The threaded device can be a rivet nut, a thread, a threaded insert, or the like. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that the profile element and the window profile element can be fastened to each other in a robust, reliable, and easily detachable manner by positive locking and, additionally or alternatively, by frictional locking.

[0012] Furthermore, when the profile element and the window profile element are joined together, the cover section of the profile element can be aligned flush with a cover section of the window profile element. The cover section can be located adjacent to the receiving section. The receiving section can also be positioned between the cover section and the mounting section. Advantageously, when the profile element and the window profile element are joined together, the cover section and a cover section of the window profile element can form a plane or flush surface if the connecting section is received within the receiving section.

[0013] Furthermore, the window profile element can have an outer contact section for abutting an outer sheet of a wall of the door leaf surrounding the window for the rail vehicle, and an inner contact section for abutting an inner sheet of the wall of the door leaf surrounding the window for the rail vehicle. The contact sections can be arranged on opposite sides of the window profile element. The outer sheet can face the surroundings of the rail vehicle. The inner sheet can face an interior or passenger area of ​​the rail vehicle. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that the window profile element, and thus the fixing device, can be connected simply and precisely to the wall of the door leaf surrounding the window for the rail vehicle.

[0014] Each of the system sections can be designed as a stepped recess with a contact surface and a buttress section. The step height of the buttress section can correspond to the thickness of the respective sheet metal of the wall surrounding the window in the door leaf of the rail vehicle. This embodiment offers the advantage that the outer sheet metal and the window profile element can form a flat surface facing the outside of the rail vehicle, and the inner sheet metal, the window profile element (more precisely, the cover section), and the profile element can form a flat surface facing the inside of the rail vehicle.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the window profile element can have a recess adjacent to the receiving section for positively locking the connecting section of the profile element. The recess can be arranged between the receiving section and a cover section of the window profile element. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that the connecting section can be held simply and reliably.

[0016] The profile element in the recessed section can also have multiple lamellae for contact with the edge of the window pane. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that the edge of the window pane can be reliably held in place.

[0017] Furthermore, a window for a rail vehicle is presented, wherein the window may comprise a window pane and at least one embodiment of a fixing device mentioned herein.

[0018] By using an embodiment of a fixing device mentioned herein, the window pane can thus be advantageously fixed in a door leaf.

[0019] Furthermore, a method for fixing a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle is presented by means of an embodiment of a fixing device mentioned herein, wherein the method comprises the following steps: Arranging the edge region of the window pane in the recessed section of the profile element, wherein the edge region is encompassed by the recessed section; attaching one part of the fastening device in the attachment section of the profile element by positive locking; arranging the other part of the fastening device in the arrangement section of the window profile element; fastening the profile element and the window profile element to each other by positive locking and / or force locking using the fastening device; and connecting the cover section of the profile element to the window profile element by positive locking, wherein the connecting section of the profile element is received in the receiving section of the window profile element.

[0020] By carrying out the method, a window pane of a window in a door leaf for a rail vehicle can be advantageously fixed using an embodiment of a fixing device mentioned herein. The steps of arranging, attaching, and arranging can be performed in any order relative to each other. The steps of arranging, attaching, and arranging can be performed before the fastening and joining steps. The fastening step can be performed before the joining step. The joining step can be performed after the fastening step.

[0021] Examples of the approach presented here are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the figures. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a rail vehicle with an exemplary embodiment of a window; Fig. 2 a schematic partial representation of an exemplary embodiment of a window for a rail vehicle; and Fig. 3 A flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method for fixing a window pane of a window for a rail vehicle.

[0022] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a rail vehicle 100 with an embodiment of a window 110 in a door leaf 105. The rail vehicle 100 can have at least one such window 110. The window 110 comprises a window pane 120 and a fixing device 130. The fixing device 130 is designed to fix the window pane 120 of the window 110 in the door leaf 105. The fixing device 130 will be discussed in more detail below with reference to the following figures.

[0023] Fig. 2 Figure 1 shows a schematic partial representation of an exemplary embodiment of a window 110 for a rail vehicle. The window 110 corresponds, for example, to the window from [reference missing]. Fig. 1 The window 110 comprises a window pane 120, of which only a partial section is shown, and a fixing device 130.

[0024] The fixing device 130 is arranged along at least one side or edge of the window pane 120, up to, for example, all sides or edges of the window pane 120. The fixing device 130 is designed to fix the window pane 120 of the window 110. The fixing device 130 comprises a profile element 240, a window profile element 260, and a fastening device 280.

[0025] The profile element 240 is formed from an elastic material. The profile element 240 comprises a recessed section 241, an attachment section 245, a cover section 247, and a connecting section 249. The recessed section 241 is formed to engage an edge region of the window pane 120. The edge region comprises an edge and an adjacent border of two opposing window surfaces of the window pane. The attachment section 245 is formed to attach a portion of the fastening device 280 to the profile element 240 by positive locking. The cover section 247 is formed to cover the fastening device 280. The connecting section 249 is formed to connect the cover section 247 to the window profile element 260 by positive locking. The cover section 247 is positioned between the attachment section 245 and the connecting section 249.The mounting section 245 is arranged between the recess section 241 and the cover section 247.

[0026] According to the embodiment shown here, the profile element 240 is formed in one piece. Furthermore, the profile element 240 is formed from rubber or a comparable elastic material. In addition, according to the embodiment shown here, the profile element 240 comprises a plurality of lamellae 243. The lamellae 243 are arranged in the recessed section 241 and shaped to bear against the edge region of the window pane 120.

[0027] The window profile element 260 comprises an arrangement section 262 and a receiving section 264. The arrangement section 262 is shaped to accommodate a further part of the fastening device 280, more precisely, to accommodate it by positive locking. The receiving section 264 is shaped to accommodate the connecting section 249 of the profile element 240, more precisely, to accommodate it by positive locking.

[0028] According to the embodiment shown here, the window profile element 260 further comprises a recess 266, which is arranged adjacent to the receiving section 264. The recess 266 is shaped to hold the connecting section 249 of the profile element 240 in a form-fitting manner. Furthermore, according to the embodiment shown here, the window profile element 260 comprises an outer contact section 272 for abutting an outer sheet 290 of a wall of the rail vehicle surrounding the window, in particular the door leaf, and an inner contact section 274 for abutting an inner sheet 295 of the wall of the rail vehicle surrounding the window, in particular the door leaf. The contact sections 272, 274 are arranged on opposite sides of the window profile element 260. Each of the contact sections 272, 274 is shaped as a stepped recess with a contact surface 276 and a buttress section 278.One step height of the butt joint section 278 corresponds to the thickness of the respective sheet metal 290 or 292 of the wall of the rail vehicle surrounding the window, in particular the door leaf. Furthermore, according to the embodiment shown here, the window profile element 260 comprises a cover section 268. The cover section 268 is arranged between the receiving section 264 and the inner contact section 274. More precisely, the cover section 268 is arranged between the recess 266 and the inner contact section 274. In a connected state of the profile element 240 and the window profile element 260, with the connecting section 249 of the profile element 240 being received in the receiving section 264 of the window profile element 260, the cover section 247 of the profile element 240 is aligned with the cover section 268 of the window profile element 260.

[0029] The fastening device 280 is designed to fasten the profile element 240 and the window profile element 260 to each other by positive locking and / or force locking.

[0030] According to the embodiment shown here, the fastening device 280 comprises at least one fixing plate 282, at least one threaded element 284, and at least one fixing screw 286. The at least one fixing plate 282 is attached to the mounting section 245 of the profile element 240, more precisely, it is clamped on one side. The at least one threaded element 284, here a rivet nut, is arranged on the mounting section 262 of the window profile element 260, more precisely, it is positioned against it. The at least one fixing plate 282 is further fastened to the window profile element 260 by means of the at least one threaded element 284 and the at least one fixing screw 286. The at least one fixing screw 286 engages through a through-hole in the at least one fixing plate 282 into the at least one threaded element 284, which here is designed as a rivet nut.In this case, the arrangement section 262 of the window profile element 260 is clamped between the at least one threaded device 284 on the one hand and the at least one fixing plate 282 and a head of the at least one fixing screw 286 on the other hand.

[0031] From the presentation of Fig. 2 It is further evident that the recessed section 241 is formed as a groove, a slot, or the like. The window pane 120 is arranged with its edge region in the recessed section 241. The recessed section 241 is also arranged between the mounting section 245 and a support section with which the profile element 240 rests on the window profile element 260. The mounting section 245 is formed as a slot. A partial section of the fixing plate 282 is attached in the mounting section 245. The cover section 247 spans the fastening device 280, in particular the threaded device 284 and the fixing screw 286, between the mounting section 245 and the connecting section 249. The connecting section 249 is arrow-shaped, hook-shaped, or has a locking lug shape. The receiving section 264 is shaped to hold the connecting section 249 at its narrowest point.The contact area 276 of the outer system section 272 is larger than the contact area of ​​the inner system section 274 to accommodate the different dimensions of the sheets 290 and 295. The outer sheet 290 extends to the level of the recessed section 241, while the inner sheet 295 extends only to the level of the aperture section 268.

[0032] Fig. 3 Figure 1 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of method 300 for fixing a window pane in a door leaf of a rail vehicle. Method 300 can be carried out using a fixing device that corresponds to or is similar to the fixing device shown in one of the figures described above. Method 300 comprises a step 301 of arranging, a step 303 of attaching, a step 305 of arranging, a step 307 of fastening, and a step 309 of connecting.

[0033] In step 301 of the positioning process, the edge of the window pane is positioned in the recessed section of the profile element. The edge is enclosed by the recessed section. In step 303 of the insertion process, one part of the fastening device is positively engaged in the mounting section of the profile element. In step 305 of the positioning process, the other part of the fastening device is positioned in the mounting section of the window profile element.

[0034] In particular, step 301 of arranging, step 303 of attaching and step 305 of arranging can be performed in any or a suitable order.

[0035] In step 307 of the fastening process, the profile element and the window profile element are subsequently fastened to each other by positive locking and / or force locking using the fastening device. Subsequently, in step 309 of the connecting process, the cover section of the profile element is connected to the window profile element by positive locking. The connecting section of the profile element is thereby inserted into the receiving section of the window profile element.

[0036] According to one embodiment, in step 307 of the fastening process, a fastening device can be used which has at least one fixing plate, at least one threaded device, and at least one fixing screw. Here, the at least one threaded device is arranged on the mounting section of the window profile element, the at least one fixing plate is attached to the mounting section of the profile element, and it is fastened to the window profile element by means of the at least one threaded device and the at least one fixing screw. REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0037] 100 Rail vehicle 105 Door leaf 110 Window 120 Window pane 130 Fixing device 240 Profile element 241 Recess section 243 Slat 245 Mounting section 247 Cover section 249 Connecting section 260 Window profile element 262 Arrangement section 264 Receipt section 266 Recess 268 Cover section 272 Outer mounting section 274 Inner mounting section 276 Mounting surface 278 Butt joint section 280 Fastening device 282 Fixing plate 284 Threaded device 286 Fixing screw 290 Outer sheet 295 Inner sheet 300 Procedure for fixing 301 Step of arranging 303 Step of attaching 305 Step of arranging 307 Step of fastening 309 Step of joining

Claims

1. A fixing device (130) for fixing a window pane (120) of a window (110) in a door leaf (105) for a rail vehicle (100), wherein the fixing device (130) comprises a profiled element (240), a window profiled element (260) and a fastening apparatus (280), wherein the fastening apparatus (280) is designed to fasten the profiled element (240) and the window profiled element (260) to each other by form-locking and / or frictional connection, wherein the profiled element (240) is formed of an elastic material, wherein the profiled element (240) comprises a recess portion (241) for reaching around an edge region of the window pane (120), an attachment portion (245) for attaching a part (282) of the fastening apparatus (280) to the profiled element (240) by form-locking connection, and a cover portion (247) for covering the fastening apparatus (280), characterized in that the profiled element (260) further comprises a connection portion (249) for connecting the cover portion (247) to the window profiled element (240) by form-locking connection, wherein the cover portion (247) is arranged between the attachment portion (245) and the connection portion (249), wherein the window profiled element (260) comprises an arrangement portion (280) for arranging a further part (264, 286) of the fastening apparatus (262) and a receiving portion (284) for receiving the connection portion (249) of the profiled element (240).

2. The fixing device (130) according to claim 1, wherein the profiled element (240) is formed in one piece and / or of rubber.

3. The fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening apparatus (280) comprises at least one fixing plate (282), at least one threaded apparatus (284) and at least one fixing screw (286), wherein the at least one threaded apparatus (284) can be arranged on the arrangement portion (262) of the window profiled element (260), wherein the at least one fixing plate (282) can be attached in the attachment portion (245) of the profiled element (240) and can be fastened by means of the at least one threaded apparatus (284) and the at least one fixing screw (286) to the window profiled element (260).

4. The fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein in a mutually fastened state of the profiled element (240) and the window profiled element (260) the cover portion (247) of the profiled element is arranged in alignment with a trim portion (268) of the window profiled element (260).

5. The fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the window profiled element (260) comprises an outer abutment portion (272) for abutment against an outer sheet metal (290) of a wall of the door leaf (105) surrounding the window (110) for the rail vehicle (100) and an inner abutment portion (105) for abutment against an inner sheet metal (295) of the wall of the door leaf (274) surrounding the window (110) for the rail vehicle (100), wherein the abutment portions (272, 274) are arranged on sides of the window profiled element (260) facing away from each other.

6. The fixing device (130) according to claim 5, wherein each of the abutment portions (272, 274) is formed as a step-shaped recess with an abutment surface (276) and a butt edge portion (278), wherein a step height of the butt edge portion (278) corresponds to a thickness of the respective sheet metal (290, 295) of the wall surrounding the window (110) of the door leaf (105) for the rail vehicle (100).

7. The fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the window profiled element (260) adjacent to the receiving portion (264) comprises a depression (266) for holding the connection portion (249) of the profiled element (240) in a form-locking manner.

8. The fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the profiled element (240) in the recess portion (241) comprises a plurality of slats (243) for abutment against the edge region of the window pane (120).

9. A window (110) for a rail vehicle (100), wherein the window (110) comprises a window pane (120) and at least one fixing device (130) according to any one of the preceding claims.

10. A method (300) for fixing a window pane (120) of a window (110) in a door leaf (105) for a rail vehicle (100), wherein the method (300) is carried out by using a fixing device (130) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the method (300) comprises the following steps: arranging (301) the edge region of the window pane (120) in the recess portion (241) of the profiled element (240), wherein the edge portion is enclosed by the recess portion (241); attaching (303) the one part (282) of the fastening apparatus (280) in the attachment portion (245) of the profiled element (240) by means of form-locking connection; arranging (305) the further part (284, 286) of the fastening apparatus (280) in the arrangement portion (262) of the window profiled element (260); fastening (307) the profiled element (240) and the window profiled element (260) to each other by means of form-locking and / or a frictional connection by means of the fastening apparatus (280); and connecting (308) the cover portion (247) of the profiled element (240) to the window profiled element (260) by form-locking connection, wherein the connection portion (249) of the profiled element (240) is received in the receiving portion (264) of the window profiled element (260).