Disclosure of Invention
In order to solve one of the technical defects, the embodiment of the application provides a method, a device and computer equipment for dispatching a urban rail platform door fault.
According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a method for dispatching a door fault of a platform of a urban rail, the method comprising:
Acquiring the state information of a platform door of the urban rail train, and judging the fault type of the platform door when the platform door fails;
generating and executing a fault scheduling instruction according to the fault type of the platform door; the fault dispatching instruction comprises a manual fault handling instruction issued;
generating a running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the platform door fault type and the repair condition of the platform door fault, receiving a manual instruction based on the platform door fault type, the repair condition of the platform door fault and the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme, and loading and executing the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the manual instruction.
In an alternative embodiment of the application, the portion of the method for generating and executing the fault-dispatching instructions according to the type of station door fault further comprises:
when the failure type of the platform door is any one of the opening of the platform door, the incapable closing of the single-gear or multi-gear platform door, the incapable opening of the whole row of platform doors and the incapable closing of the whole row of platform doors in the process of entering and exiting the train, the failure scheduling instruction also comprises the step of automatically executing the train number buckling affected by the failure.
In an alternative embodiment of the application, the portion of the method for generating and executing the fault-dispatching instructions according to the type of station door fault further comprises:
When the failure type of the platform door is any one of single-gear or multi-gear platform doors which cannot be closed and the whole row of platform doors cannot be closed, the failure scheduling instruction also comprises a remote door closing test instruction which is generated and issued;
when the platform door fault type is that the whole platform door cannot be opened, the fault dispatching instruction further comprises the steps of generating and issuing a remote door opening test instruction.
In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the method generates a dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram according to the type of the platform door fault and the repair situation of the platform door fault, receives a manual command based on the type of the platform door fault, the repair situation of the platform door fault and the dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram, and loads and executes a part of the dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram according to the manual command, and further includes:
When the failure type of the platform door is any one of the opening of the platform door, the incapable closing of the single-gear or multi-gear platform door, the incapable opening of the whole train platform door and the incapable closing of the whole train platform door in the process of entering and exiting the train, the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme is generated according to the later condition of the train, the train resource and the line topology after the train is released from the train buckling operation command by the train issuing station.
In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the method generates a dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram according to the type of the platform door fault and the repair situation of the platform door fault, receives a manual command based on the type of the platform door fault, the repair situation of the platform door fault and the dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram, and loads and executes a part of the dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram according to the manual command, and further includes:
when the failure type of the platform door is that the platform door cannot be opened in the process of entering and exiting the train, if failure recovery or failure platform door bypass information is received, a running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme is generated according to the later condition of the train, train resources and line topology.
In an alternative embodiment of the application, the portion of the method for generating and executing the fault-dispatching instructions according to the type of station door fault further comprises:
when the failure type of the platform door is any one of the failure recovery and the failure recovery of the single-gear or/and multi-gear platform door, the complete platform door cannot be closed and is in the bypass state or the full-closed state of the platform door, the manual monitoring instruction of the failed platform door is issued.
In an alternative embodiment of the application, the portion of the method for generating and executing the fault-dispatching instructions according to the type of station door fault further comprises:
When the failure type of the platform door is any one of the failure type of the single-gear or/and multi-gear platform door, the failure type of the whole row of platform doors and the failure type of the whole row of platform doors, and the failure is not recovered, the manual monitoring instruction of the failure platform door and the interlocking release train receiving instruction are issued.
According to a second aspect of the embodiment of the application, there is provided a urban rail platform door fault scheduling device, which comprises a fault type judging module, a scheduling instruction generating module and a running chart adjusting module; wherein,
The fault type judging module is used for acquiring the state information of the platform door of the urban rail train, and judging the fault type of the platform door when the platform door fails;
The dispatching instruction generation module is used for generating and executing a fault dispatching instruction according to the platform door fault type; the fault dispatching instruction comprises a manual fault handling instruction issued;
The running diagram adjusting module is used for generating a running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the type of the platform door fault and the repair condition of the platform door fault, receiving a manual instruction based on the type of the platform door fault, the repair condition of the platform door fault and the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme, and loading and executing the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the manual instruction.
According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a computer apparatus including: a memory;
a processor; a computer program; wherein the computer program is stored in a memory and configured to be executed by a processor to carry out the steps of the method according to any of the first aspects of the embodiments of the application.
According to a fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon; the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the steps of the method according to any one of the first aspects of the embodiments of the present application.
By adopting the urban rail platform door fault scheduling system provided by the embodiment of the application, the manual scheduling thinking of a driving scheduler is simulated through the fault information uploaded by the ATS system, the power generation sub-scheduling command is issued according to the existing scheduling rule, the operation diagram adjustment scheme under the fault working condition is generated according to the factors such as the fault time, the influence range and the like, the operation diagram change is finished on line in real time, and the automatic execution of the adjustment means such as train line drop, jump stop, temporary passenger addition and midway turn-back is realized. Thereby improving the efficiency of fault handling and reducing the work intensity of the dispatcher. And the operation service quality is improved.
Detailed Description
In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more apparent, the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application and not exhaustive of all embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.
In order to solve the problems, reduce the work intensity of a dispatcher and improve the efficiency and effect of dispatching disposal, the application provides a urban rail platform door fault dispatching method. Please refer to the flow chart shown in fig. 1:
S100: acquiring the state information of a platform door of the urban rail train, and judging the fault type of the platform door when the platform door fails;
s200: generating and executing a fault scheduling instruction according to the fault type of the platform door; the fault dispatching instruction comprises a manual fault handling instruction issued;
s300: generating a running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the platform door fault type and the repair condition of the platform door fault, receiving a manual instruction based on the platform door fault type, the repair condition of the platform door fault and the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme, and loading and executing the running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the manual instruction.
Based on the method, the fault type is automatically acquired, a first instruction based on manual processing is set, the running diagram is dynamically adjusted according to the repairing situation, the running plan of the on-line train can be adjusted in real time, the original running plan is restored as soon as possible, and the normal running order of the train is guaranteed to the greatest extent.
In the concrete implementation, when the platform door adjusting system collects the platform door faults, the central ATS is reported, the central ATS system forwards the fault information, and corresponding adjusting and controlling measures are adopted according to the positions of the trains, the fault influence conditions and the like. The following 5 faults may be suggested according to the type of platform door fault:
1. The platform door is opened during the process of entering/exiting the train;
2. single/multi-stage doors cannot be opened;
3. single/multi stage doors cannot be closed;
4. the whole side platform door cannot be opened;
5. The entire side platform door cannot be closed.
In the implementation, when the type of the platform door fault is any one of the opening of the platform door, the incapable closing of the single-gear or multi-gear platform door, the incapable opening of the whole row of platform doors and the incapable closing of the whole row of platform doors in the process of entering and exiting the train, the fault scheduling instruction also comprises the step of automatically executing the train number deduction affected by the fault;
Based on the situation, after the fault information is obtained, the preliminary judgment and the processing of the fault are carried out according to the platform door fault flow, the vehicle buckling operation is carried out on the number of vehicles affected by the fault, the dispatching automation of the vehicle buckling operation can be realized, and the normal processing of the train fault is ensured.
In a specific implementation, when the failure type of the platform door is any one of single-gear or multi-gear platform doors which cannot be closed and the whole row of platform doors cannot be closed, the failure scheduling instruction further comprises generating and issuing a remote door closing test instruction; when the platform door fault type is that the whole platform door cannot be opened, the fault dispatching instruction further comprises the steps of generating and issuing a remote door opening test instruction.
Based on the above, after obtaining the fault information, the preliminary judgment and processing of the fault are carried out according to the platform door fault flow, the automation of dispatching and issuing of the two instructions is realized by generating and issuing the remote door closing test and the door opening test instruction, the fault handling condition is further judged by the door opening test and the door closing test, and the normal processing of the train fault is ensured.
In a specific implementation, when the failure type of the platform door is any one of the opening of the platform door, the incapable closing of the single-gear or/and multi-gear platform door, the incapable opening of the whole-train platform door and the incapable closing of the whole-train platform door in the process of entering and exiting the train, the dynamic adjustment preview scheme of the running diagram is generated according to the late condition of the train, the train resources and the line topology after the train is released from the train-locking operation command by the train-releasing station
Based on the situation, after the fault information is obtained, the preliminary judgment and the processing of the fault are carried out according to the platform door fault flow, and the command for releasing the car-locking operation is generated according to the automatic dispatching of the car-locking command, so that the normal processing of the train fault is ensured.
In the implementation, when the type of the platform door fault is that the platform door cannot be opened in the process of entering and exiting the train, if fault recovery or fault platform door bypass information is received, a running diagram dynamic adjustment preview scheme is generated according to the later condition of the train, train resources and line topology.
Based on the above, after obtaining the fault information, the preliminary judgment and processing of the fault are performed according to the fault flow of the platform door, if the fault recovery or the bypass information of the fault platform door is received, the fault influence is relatively released, and a corresponding running diagram scheme can be automatically generated according to the situation, so that the problem is solved in a targeted manner, and the normal processing of the train fault is ensured.
In a specific implementation, when the failure type of the platform door is any one of the single-gear or/and multi-gear platform door which can not be closed and the failure is recovered, the whole row of platform doors can not be closed and the platform door is in a bypass state or a full-closed state, a manual monitoring instruction of the failed platform door is issued.
Based on the above, after obtaining the fault information, the preliminary judgment and processing of the fault are carried out according to the fault flow of the platform door, and the automation of dispatching and issuing of the monitoring instruction is realized by generating and issuing the manual monitoring instruction of the fault platform door, so that the automation dispatching of man-machine linkage and virtual-real combination is realized.
In the implementation, when the failure type of the platform door is any one of the failure type of the single-gear or/and multi-gear platform door, the failure type of the whole row of platform doors and the failure type of the whole row of platform doors, and the failure is not recovered, the manual monitoring instruction of the failure platform door and the interlocking release train receiving instruction are issued.
Based on the situation, after the fault information is obtained, the preliminary judgment and processing of the fault are carried out according to the fault flow of the platform door, and the manual monitoring instruction of the fault platform door and the interlocking release train receiving and sending instruction are generated and sent, so that the automation of the dispatching and sending of the monitoring instruction is realized, and the automatic dispatching of the combination of man-machine linkage, virtual and real is realized.
Further, the flow of the method is further described by five fault examples, and in the specific implementation, the following time limits and times are all preferred schemes, but not the only scheme:
S1: when the platform door system collects the platform door fault, the central ATS is reported, the central ATS system forwards the fault information, and corresponding adjustment and control measures are adopted according to the position of the train, the fault influence condition and the like.
S2: when receiving the open fault of the platform door in the process of entering/exiting the train:
S2.1: issuing a1 st auxiliary decision strategy:
(1) The number of vehicles is affected by the faults to carry out the vehicle buckling operation, automatically executing;
(2) Sending an electronic scheduling command to inform the station operator to assist in processing the failure of the station door, and automatically executing;
S2.2: if the platform door is in a closed/isolated state after the field personnel process, the 2 nd auxiliary decision strategy is issued:
carrying out the operation of releasing the buckling of the related station and automatically executing;
The emergency braking of the train is relieved, and the riding operation is continued; and according to the conditions of train late conditions, train resources, line topology and the like, performing operation diagram adjustment, and pushing a new operation diagram and effects thereof to a central dispatcher for confirmation in a visual mode.
S3: when a failure that the single/multi-stage platform door cannot be opened is received:
S3.1: issuing a1 st auxiliary decision strategy:
(1) Sending an electronic scheduling command to inform a station operator to assist in processing the fault of the station door, and automatically executing;
And after the auxiliary decision confirmation, if the fault recovery or the fault platform door bypass information is received, the fault treatment is finished.
And according to the conditions of train late conditions, train resources, line topology and the like, performing operation diagram adjustment, and pushing a new operation diagram and effects thereof to a central dispatcher for confirmation in a visual mode.
S4: when receiving that the single-gear/multi-gear platform door can not be closed, the required flow is as follows:
s4.1: issuing a1 st auxiliary decision strategy:
(1) The system automatically executes the intelligent vehicle locking operation of the subsequent station (without the station door fault station) and automatically executes the intelligent vehicle locking operation;
(2) Sending an electronic dispatching command to assist a station operator in processing the fault of the station door, and automatically executing;
(3) Notifying a vehicle dispatcher to perform a remote door closing test, and performing manual handling;
After the 1 st auxiliary decision is executed, the intelligent dispatching terminal of the station where the fault vehicle is located immediately pops up a fault state confirmation dialog box, and optionally, the popup window time is 240s:
(1) The fault is automatically recovered;
(2) After manual treatment, the platform door is bypassed;
(3) After manual treatment, the closing and locking signal cannot be received "
The station comprehensive controller needs to select the state according to the fault disposal condition, the dialog box can not be closed or withdrawn, the confirmation button is provided with secondary confirmation, and the next disposal is carried out according to the fault result after the selection.
S4.1.1: fault results of (1)
After the station operator selects fault recovery or manual processing, the station door is bypassed, or after the system receives the bypass state/closing and locking signal information of the station door, the 2 nd auxiliary decision can be triggered:
(2) Performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
(3) Sending an electronic dispatching command to monitor the failed platform door by a station operator, and automatically executing the monitoring;
s4.1.2: fault results of (2)
After manual processing, the station operator cannot receive a closing and locking signal, and intelligently schedules the 2 nd auxiliary decision prompt:
(1) Performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
(2) Sending an electronic dispatching command to monitor the failed platform door by a station operator, and automatically executing the monitoring;
(3) An electronic dispatching command station operator is sent to perform interlocking release to send a train, and automatic execution is performed;
After finishing the decision-making and confirming of the 2 nd auxiliary decision, if the train is delayed for more than 2 minutes after receiving the bypass information or the interlocking release information, according to the conditions of train delay, train resources, line topology and the like, adjusting the running diagram after delay, and pushing the new running diagram and the effect thereof to a central dispatcher for confirmation in a visual mode.
S5: when a failure that the whole row of platform doors cannot be opened is received, the required flow is as follows:
S5.1: issuing a1 st auxiliary decision strategy through an auxiliary decision module:
(1) The number of vehicles affected by the faults is subjected to intelligent vehicle buckling operation, and automatic execution is carried out;
(2) Sending an electronic scheduling command to inform a station operator to assist in processing the fault of the station door, and automatically executing;
(3) Notifying a vehicle dispatcher to perform a remote door opening test, and performing manual handling;
after the 1 st auxiliary decision is executed, the intelligent dispatching terminal of the station where the fault vehicle is located immediately pops up a fault state confirmation dialog box (240 s):
(1) The fault is automatically recovered;
(2) After manual treatment, the platform door can not be opened;
S5.1.1: fault results of (1)
After the remote door opening, the state of the platform door is recovered, or the station comprehensive controller selects that the fault is recovered automatically, the 2 nd auxiliary decision (fault recovery) is intelligently scheduled:
performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
S5.1.2: fault results of (2)
After the station comprehensive controller selects manual treatment, the station door can not be opened, and the intelligent scheduling of the 2 nd auxiliary decision:
(1) Performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
(2) Sending an electronic scheduling command to allow a station staff to unlock the vehicle door manually in an emergency;
(3) After the completion of the taking and the landing of the train, sending an electronic dispatching command to the station, and if the train cannot be normally launched, stopping the train by using the interlocking release for personnel at the station;
(4) Sending an electronic scheduling command to prompt a subsequent station to manually broadcast passengers, and manually executing;
(5) And dynamically adjusting the actual adjustment graph preview of the running graph, pushing loading execution to the ATS system, and automatically executing.
After finishing the decision-making and confirming of the 2 nd auxiliary decision, if the train is delayed for more than 2 minutes after receiving the bypass information or the interlocking release information, according to the conditions of train delay, train resources, line topology and the like, adjusting the running diagram after delay, and pushing the new running diagram and the effect thereof to a central dispatcher for confirmation in a visual mode.
S6: when receiving the failure that the whole row of platform doors cannot be closed, the required flow is as follows:
S6.1: issuing a1 st auxiliary decision strategy:
(1) The system automatically executes the following intelligent vehicle locking operation of the station and automatically executes the intelligent vehicle locking operation;
(2) Notifying a vehicle dispatcher to perform a remote door closing test, and performing manual handling;
(3) Sending an electronic scheduling command to inform a station operator to assist in processing the fault of the station door, and automatically executing;
after the 1 st auxiliary decision is executed, the intelligent dispatching terminal of the station where the fault vehicle is located immediately pops up a fault state confirmation dialog box (240 s):
(1) The fault has recovered;
(2) After manual treatment, the platform door is closed or bypassed;
(3) After manual processing, the "close and lock signal" cannot be received.
S6.1.1: fault results of (1)
The station comprehensive controller selects that the fault is recovered, and intelligently schedules the 2 nd auxiliary decision (fault recovery):
performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
S6.1.2: fault results of (2)
The system detects that the platform door is in a bypass state or a fully closed state, or after the platform door is closed or bypassed after manual processing is selected by a station comprehensive controller, the 2 nd auxiliary decision prompt is carried out:
(1) Performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
(2) Sending an electronic dispatching command to monitor the failed platform door by a station operator, and automatically executing the monitoring;
After the auxiliary decision is executed, the following station buckling should be released.
S6.1.3: fault results of (3)
After the station comprehensive controller selects manual processing, the station comprehensive controller still cannot receive a closing and locking signal, and intelligently schedules the 2 nd auxiliary decision prompt:
(1) Performing intelligent unlocking operation of the related station and automatically executing the intelligent unlocking operation;
(2) Sending an electronic dispatching command to monitor the failed platform door by a station operator, and automatically executing the monitoring;
(3) An electronic dispatching command station operator is sent to perform interlocking release to send a train, and automatic execution is performed;
After finishing the decision-making and confirming of the 2 nd auxiliary decision, if the train is delayed for more than 2 minutes after receiving the bypass information or the interlocking release information, according to the conditions of train delay, train resources, line topology and the like, adjusting the running diagram after delay, and pushing the new running diagram and the effect thereof to a central dispatcher for confirmation in a visual mode.
In summary, the method provided by the embodiment of the application continuously monitors the state of the platform door of the train, provides different scheduling decisions (automatic execution) and treatment methods (automatic or manual execution) for different fault types of the platform door, and dynamically adjusts the running chart on line for the condition that the delay time of the train exceeds a certain period of time, thereby improving the scheduling efficiency and reducing the travel influence on passengers.
It should be understood that, although the steps in the flowchart are shown in sequence as indicated by the arrows, the steps are not necessarily performed in sequence as indicated by the arrows. The steps are not strictly limited to the order of execution unless explicitly recited herein, and the steps may be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some of the steps in the figures may include multiple sub-steps or stages that are not necessarily performed at the same time, but may be performed at different times, nor does the order in which the sub-steps or stages are performed necessarily performed in sequence, but may be performed alternately or alternately with at least a portion of other steps or other steps.
Referring to fig. 2, an embodiment of the present application provides a fault scheduling apparatus for a platform door of a urban rail, which includes a fault type judging module 10, a scheduling instruction generating module 20, and a running chart adjusting module 30; wherein,
The fault type judging module 10 acquires the state information of the platform door of the urban rail train, and judges the fault type of the platform door when the platform door fails;
A dispatch instruction generation module 20 for generating and executing a fault dispatch instruction according to the type of platform door fault; the fault dispatching instruction comprises a manual fault handling instruction issued;
The operation chart adjustment module 30 is configured to generate an operation chart dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the type of the platform door fault and the repair condition of the platform door fault, and receive a manual command based on the type of the platform door fault, the repair condition of the platform door fault, and the operation chart dynamic adjustment preview scheme, and load and execute the operation chart dynamic adjustment preview scheme according to the manual command.
For specific limitations of the urban rail platform door fault scheduling device, reference may be made to the above limitation of the urban rail platform door fault scheduling method, and no further description is given here. The above-mentioned various modules in the urban rail platform door fault scheduling device can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware and combinations thereof. The above modules may be embedded in hardware or may be independent of a processor in the computer device, or may be stored in software in a memory in the computer device, so that the processor may call and execute operations corresponding to the above modules.
In one embodiment, a computer device is provided, the internal structure of which may be as shown in FIG. 3. The computer device includes a processor, a memory, a network interface, and a database connected by a system bus. Wherein the processor of the computer device is configured to provide computing and control capabilities. The memory of the computer device includes a non-volatile storage medium and an internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores an operating system, computer programs, and a database. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage media. The database of the computer device is for storing data. The network interface of the computer device is used for communicating with an external terminal through a network connection. The computer program is executed by a processor to implement a urban rail platform door fault scheduling method as described above. Comprising the following steps: the system comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor realizes any step of the urban rail platform door fault scheduling method when executing the computer program.
In one embodiment, a computer readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which when executed by a processor, may implement any of the steps of the urban rail platform door fault scheduling method described above.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the application may be provided as a method, system, or computer device, storage medium. Accordingly, the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present application may take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, and the like) having computer-usable program code embodied therein. The scheme in the embodiment of the application can be realized by adopting various computer languages, such as C language, VHDL language, verilog language, object-oriented programming language Java, an transliteration script language JavaScript and the like.
The present application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus according to embodiments of the application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flows and/or blocks in the flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.
While preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, additional variations and modifications in those embodiments may occur to those skilled in the art once they learn of the basic inventive concepts. It is therefore intended that the following claims be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all such alterations and modifications as fall within the scope of the application.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present application without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Thus, it is intended that the present application also include such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.