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US20120180885A1
US20120180885A1 US13/008,226 US201113008226A US2012180885A1 US 20120180885 A1 US20120180885 A1 US 20120180885A1 US 201113008226 A US201113008226 A US 201113008226A US 2012180885 A1 US2012180885 A1 US 2012180885A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
    • B61D—BODY DETAILS OR KINDS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES
    • B61D35/00—Sanitation
    • B61D35/005—Toilet facilities
    • B61D35/007—Toilet facilities comprising toilet waste receiving, treatment, storage, disposal or removal devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/8593—Systems
    • Y10T137/85978—With pump

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  • the invention relates to a rail vehicle with a sewage tank.
  • An object of the invention is further to develop the rail vehicle mentioned in the introduction such that it is possible to have smaller dimensions for the sewage tanks.
  • This object is achieved in that a pump is provided on board the vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank.
  • the fact that a pump is present on board the vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank means that the sewage tank can be emptied independently of external emptying apparatuses.
  • the pump is preferably configured as a sewage pump, so that all the material which is to be disposed of can be handled with the aid of the pump on board the rail vehicle.
  • the pump may be connected to the sewage tank basically in any desired manner. It is preferred, however, if the pump is integrated in the sewage tank, so that it does not take up any additional installation space.
  • FIGURE shows a perspective view of a sewage tank of a rail vehicle.
  • a sewage tank 1 of a rail vehicle is equipped with a pump 2 which is arranged on a floor of the sewage tank 1 .
  • the pump 2 is designed as a sewage pump, so that all the materials which may have to be discharged from the sewage tank 1 can be pumped out.
  • the pump 2 is driven by an electric motor 3 which is arranged on an upper side of the sewage tank 1 .
  • a shaft 4 of the motor 3 is guided into the sewage tank 1 and connected to the pump 2 so as to drive a delivery component 5 of the pump 2 .
  • an emptying line 6 runs outward through a cover panel of the sewage tank 1 and terminates in an outwardly directed piece of piping 7 .

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Abstract

A rail vehicle with a sewage tank and a pump is provided, wherein the pump is located on board of the rail vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank.

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    FIELD OF INVENTION
  • The invention relates to a rail vehicle with a sewage tank.
    • SUMMARY OF INVENTION
  • For the purpose of emptying the sewage tanks on board vehicles, it is necessary to use high-outlay pumping-out stations which are installed predominantly at a fixed location. These stations are visited predominantly every few days, in order that the schedule of the vehicle is not overly affected. In contrast, the clean-water tank of the rail vehicle is filled daily. As a result, in the case of emptying every three days, it is necessary to have sewage tanks which are of such a size as to be able to accommodate the volumes of three clean-water refills. This results in high axle loads and a reduced mass being usable for accommodating passengers.
  • At present, fixed-location or mobile suction apparatuses, predominantly negative-pressure systems, are provided for the purpose of emptying the sewage tanks. Such apparatuses are stationed or installed in works yards, and engine sheds.
  • An object of the invention is further to develop the rail vehicle mentioned in the introduction such that it is possible to have smaller dimensions for the sewage tanks.
  • This object is achieved in that a pump is provided on board the vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank.
  • The fact that a pump is present on board the vehicle for the purpose of emptying the sewage tank means that the sewage tank can be emptied independently of external emptying apparatuses.
  • In particular, this obviates the dependency on the predominantly fixed-location pumping-out stations.
  • It is possible for a rail-vehicle operator to empty the sewage tank at the points provided for filling with clean water. The general arrangement for operating the sewage tank becomes freer, and daily emptying can also take place. This, in turn, can reduce the size of the sewage tank, and similarly the dead weight of the vehicle, so that a greater number of passengers can be transported in the rail vehicle. The latter also has the commercial advantage that the price for each seat on the rail vehicle is reduced.
  • The pump is preferably configured as a sewage pump, so that all the material which is to be disposed of can be handled with the aid of the pump on board the rail vehicle.
  • The pump may be connected to the sewage tank basically in any desired manner. It is preferred, however, if the pump is integrated in the sewage tank, so that it does not take up any additional installation space.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • An exemplary embodiment of the invention will be explained in yet more detail here below with reference to the drawing. The single FIGURE shows a perspective view of a sewage tank of a rail vehicle.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
  • As can be gathered from the figure, a sewage tank 1 of a rail vehicle is equipped with a pump 2 which is arranged on a floor of the sewage tank 1. The pump 2 is designed as a sewage pump, so that all the materials which may have to be discharged from the sewage tank 1 can be pumped out.
  • The pump 2 is driven by an electric motor 3 which is arranged on an upper side of the sewage tank 1. A shaft 4 of the motor 3 is guided into the sewage tank 1 and connected to the pump 2 so as to drive a delivery component 5 of the pump 2. Starting from an outlet of the pump 2, an emptying line 6 runs outward through a cover panel of the sewage tank 1 and terminates in an outwardly directed piece of piping 7.

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1. A rail vehicle, comprising:
a sewage tank; and
a pump, wherein the pump is used for emptying the sewage tank.
2. The rail vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump is configured as a sewage pump.
3. The rail vehicle as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pump is integrated into the sewage tank.
4. The rail vehicle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pump is integrated into the sewage tank.
5. The rail vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pump is driven by an electric motor arranged on an upper side of the sewage tank, and wherein the electric motor is connected to the pump via a shaft.
6. The rail vehicle as claimed in claim 4, wherein the pump is driven by an electric motor arranged on an upper side of the sewage tank, and wherein the electric motor is connected to the pump via a shaft.
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JP2016043714A (en) * 2014-08-19 2016-04-04 日本車輌製造株式会社 Backup system for railway waste disposal equipment
FR3056540A1 (en) * 2016-09-28 2018-03-30 Sncf Mobilites METHOD FOR DRAINING A RESERVOIR OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE THEREFOR
CN114146614A (en) * 2021-12-22 2022-03-08 山东淇水环保科技有限公司 Sewage treatment agent adding device matched with sewage tank

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US4002561A (en) * 1974-11-20 1977-01-11 Traverse Charles E Method and apparatus for aerobic sewage treatment
US4332681A (en) * 1980-04-28 1982-06-01 Jambry Jean Francois Junction and connection terminal for the service of fixed or mobile premises in particular for the supply of a sanitary unit which may be itself attached to a caravan or a camping-car
US4660602A (en) * 1985-03-22 1987-04-28 Draman Dennis J Mobile sludge transfer and storage tank
US4925571A (en) * 1989-05-12 1990-05-15 Organic Technology, Inc. Method for the simultaneous transport and pasteurization of sewage sludge
US5498141A (en) * 1993-11-02 1996-03-12 Apv Rosista A/S Hygienic tank lorry pump and tank truck
US5711038A (en) * 1993-03-06 1998-01-27 Niethammer Gmbh Toilet system

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US4002561A (en) * 1974-11-20 1977-01-11 Traverse Charles E Method and apparatus for aerobic sewage treatment
US4332681A (en) * 1980-04-28 1982-06-01 Jambry Jean Francois Junction and connection terminal for the service of fixed or mobile premises in particular for the supply of a sanitary unit which may be itself attached to a caravan or a camping-car
US4660602A (en) * 1985-03-22 1987-04-28 Draman Dennis J Mobile sludge transfer and storage tank
US4925571A (en) * 1989-05-12 1990-05-15 Organic Technology, Inc. Method for the simultaneous transport and pasteurization of sewage sludge
US5711038A (en) * 1993-03-06 1998-01-27 Niethammer Gmbh Toilet system
US5498141A (en) * 1993-11-02 1996-03-12 Apv Rosista A/S Hygienic tank lorry pump and tank truck

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2016043714A (en) * 2014-08-19 2016-04-04 日本車輌製造株式会社 Backup system for railway waste disposal equipment
FR3056540A1 (en) * 2016-09-28 2018-03-30 Sncf Mobilites METHOD FOR DRAINING A RESERVOIR OF A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE THEREFOR
CN114146614A (en) * 2021-12-22 2022-03-08 山东淇水环保科技有限公司 Sewage treatment agent adding device matched with sewage tank

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