Device for the transport of long-welded rails

Abstract

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.

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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.