The present invention relates to a coupler for a railway vehicle, the coupler comprising
a front portion (20) comprising a coupler head (21),
a rear portion (30) comprising a mounting structure (31) for mounting on a railway vehicle,
a coupler shank (26) comprising a through hole (27) having a first width (w1), the coupler shank (26) being arranged on a pin (32) extending through the through hole (27) and the pin (32) having a second width (w2) that is smaller than the first width (w1) of the through hole (27),
wherein one of the coupler shank (26) and the pin (32) is connected to the coupler head (21) of the front portion (20) and the other of the coupler shank (26) and the pin (32) is connected to the mounting structure (31) of the rear portion (30),
and wherein the coupler (10) further comprises a biasing device (40) arranged in the through hole (27) of the coupler shank (26), the biasing device (40) being configured to bias the pin (32) to one side of the through hole (27).
B61G 11/04 - Buffers with metal springs with helical springs
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
2.
GANGWAY ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL COUPLER ASSEMBLY FOR A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE, AND MULTI-CAR VEHICLE WITH THE GANGWAY ASSEMBLY OR ELECTRICAL COUPLER ASSEMBLY
A gangway assembly comprising a gangway for arrangement between two cars of a multi-car vehicle having a first bellows with a frame for connecting to a counter frame of a second bellows of the gangway, a first electrical coupler connected to the frame of the first bellows and a second electrical coupler connected to the counter frame of the second bellows. A first support is connected to the frame of the first bellows. The first electrical coupler is movably mounted on the first support so as to be movable between an advanced position and a retracted position. A second support is fixedly connected to the second bellows counter frame, the second electrical coupler movably mounted on the second support and movable between an advanced position and a retracted position. An advancing mechanism advances the first and second electrical couplers from their respective retracted position to their respective advanced position.
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
B60D 5/00 - Gangways for coupled vehicles, e.g. of concertina type
B61D 17/22 - Communication passages between coachesAdaptation of coach ends therefor flexible, e.g. bellows
B62D 47/02 - Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers for large numbers of passengers, e.g. omnibus
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
The present invention relates to a damper arrangement for a railway coupler, comprising
a shell (2) with a mounting bracket
a draw bracket (3),
a damper (4) having a damper body (41) connected to the shell (2) and a piston (42) mounted on a damper head (43), the piston (42) being axially received in the damper body (41) and biased to extend in a forward direction, and
a plurality of elastomeric elements (5) arranged around the damper body (4) between a first disc (53) and a second disc (52), wherein the second disc (52) is slidable to a first axial stop (32) on the draw bracket (3) at a rear part of the damper body (41), and wherein the first disc (53) is slidable to a second axial stop (44) on a forward part of the damper body (41).
The present invention relates to a buffer assembly (100) comprising: a reversible energy absorption unit (10) comprising an inner housing (11) having an open end (111) and a closed end (112), and a plunger (12) received axially movable in the inner housing and movable between a neutral position and a compressed position, thereby reversibly absorbing energy up to an energy threshold, and further comprising an irreversible energy absorption unit (20) comprising an outer housing (21) and a deformation element (22) connected to the elongate outer housing, wherein further the reversible energy absorption unit (10) is received axially movable in the outer housing (21) with the plunger (12) protruding from the first end (211) of the outer housing (21), such that the inner housing (11) is configured to move towards the deformation element (22) when energised above the energy threshold such that a plastic deformation of the at least one deformation element (22) takes place.
In a coupler (1) of a multi-car light rail vehicle, such as a tram, a coupler head and a pivot bearing having a substantially vertical pivot axis are provided on opposite ends thereof. An actuating cylinder (4) is provided to swivel the coupler (1) about the pivot axis (3A) between a neutral position and a first angular position (φ1). A tensioning device (5) is functionally arranged between the actuating cylinder (4) and a part of the coupler (1) or between the actuating cylinder (4) and a car of the vehicle. In the first angular position (φ1), the coupler head (2) can be pivoted backward about a joint (6) into a parking position. The tensioning device (5) allows the coupler (1) to be swiveled beyond the first angular position (φ1) into a second angular position (φ2).
A central buffer coupler has a first coupling head adapted to be mounted on a first vehicle member of a multi-member vehicle. The first coupling head contains a first signal transceiver (100) for communicating with a second signal transceiver (200) on a second coupling head mounted on a second vehicle member of the multi-member vehicle. When the first and second coupling heads are mechanically interconnected, the first and second signal transceivers (100; 200) are positioned facing one another in a physically matching manner, such that respective microwave transmitters (111, 211) and receivers (121, 221) therein face one another in an interface-module-pair (151, 251) with a first waveguide transmitter antenna (131) of a first microwave transmitter (111) in the first signal transceiver (100) physically matching a second waveguide receiver antenna (232) presumed to be communicatively connected to a second microwave re- ceiver (221) in the second signal transceiver (200). Analogously, a first waveguide receiver antenna (132) of a first microwave receiver (121) in the first signal transceiver (100) physically matches a second waveguide transmitter antenna (231) presumed to be communicatively connected to a second microwave transmitter (211) in the at least one second signal transceiver (200).
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
8.
COUPLER COMPRISING A BLOCKING MECHANISM FOR PREVENTING COUPLING OF THE MECHANICAL COUPLER, AND METHOD TO OPERATE A COUPLER
The present invention relates to a coupler comprising a coupler head (11) that houses a mechanical coupler (18) comprising a hook plate (14) With a recess (16) and a shaft (15) mounted on a first end of the hook plate, a blocking mechanism (20) for preventing coupling of the mechanical coupler. The invention also relates to a method to operate a coupler to engage the blocking mechanism.
The present invention relates to a coupler with an angular position detection assembly, the coupler (10, 10′, 10″) comprising: —a front part (11), —a rear part (12), —a rotatable joint (20) comprising a first portion (21, 23) and a second portion (22, 24), said first portion (21, 23) being rotatably attached to the second portion (22, 24), wherein the first portion (21, 23) is attached to the front part (11) and the second portion (22, 24) is attached to the rear part (12) so that the front part (11) of the coupler is rotatable in relation to the rear part (12), and the angular position detection assembly (30) comprising: —a first sensor (31) arranged in connection with one of the first portion (21, 23) and the second portion (22, 24) of the joint (20) and configured to detect or measure a parameter indicative of an angular position of the first portion (21, 23) in relation to the second portion (22, 24), —a transmitter (32) for receiving signals and transmitting them to processing circuitry (40).
A coupling for a rail vehicle comprises a coupler shank (2) for attaching the coupling to a rail vehicle, a coupler head (1) pivotably connected to a free end of the coupler shank so as to rotate about a primary axis (6) between an operational position and a non-operational position, a pivoting mechanism configured to rotate the coupler head (1) about the primary axis (6) from the coupler head's operational position toward the coupler head's non-operational position, and a locking member (8) configured to block rotation of the coupler head (1) about the primary axis (6) when the coupler head (1) is in the operational position. When the pivoting mechanism is actuated so as to rotate the coupler head (1) from the coupler head's operational position to the coupler head's non-operational position, the pivoting mechanism moves from an operational state to an interim state in a first period and from the interim state to a non-operational state in a second period, wherein the pivoting mechanism is configured to release the locking member (8) during the first period and to rotate the coupler head (1) into the non-operational position during the second period.
A coupler face of a coupler head for a rail vehicle has a plurality of contact surface segments which are distributed over the coupler face and elevated with respect to regions of the coupler face adjacent to the contact surface segments, characterized in that the plurality of contact surface segments is formed as a plurality of pads which are removably attached to the coupler face so as to be replaceable upon maintenance or repair services.
B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle
12.
SPACER ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOUNTING COMPARTMENT OF A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING A DRAFT GEAR AND A SPACER ARRANGEMENT IN A MOUNTING COMPARTMENT
A spacer arrangement (300) is configured to be fitted into a mounting compartment of a rail vehicle in order to bridge a gap distance between an innermost portion of a draft gear (200) and at least one support surface of the mounting compartment. The spacer arrangement (300) has two opposing side members (312; 313) configured to transfer buff forces exerted on the draft gear (200) to the at least one support surface of the mounting compartment. The spacer arrangement (300) is configured to contact a respective side wall of the mounting compartment, each of which side wall is perpendicular to the at least one support surface of the mounting compartment. The spacer arrangement (300) contains at least one pressure device (302) positioned between the two opposing side members (312; 313), which at least one pressure device (302) applies a pretension force between the two opposing side members (312; 313) to reduce the risk that these members buckle in case of an extreme buff force on the draft gear (200).
A coupler arrangement for a rail vehicle comprises a coupler head and an uncoupling device having at least one handle which is manually swivelable about an axis of rotation (A) in a swivel direction (S) from a first position, in which the coupler head is in a state in which it is coupled to or ready to couple with the coupler head of another coupler arrangement, into a second position, in which the coupler head is in an uncoupled state. In one embodiment the handle comprises a handle arm which is oriented horizontally when the handle is either in the first or in the second position. In another embodiment the handle is mechanically lockable by moving, preferably shifting or tilting, at least a portion of the handle in a locking direction from the second position into a third position, wherein the locking direction differs from the swivel direction (S). In an even further embodiment, two of those handles are provided, preferably on opposite sides relative to the coupler head, wherein preferably swivelling of one of the two handles causes a corresponding swivelling of the respective other handle.
An end piece (4) suitable to be used as part of a draft gear (1) of a coupler for a multi-car vehicle, the end piece (4) comprising • a first joint section configured to be mounted to a car of a multi-car vehicle such that it can rotate about a generally vertical axis, • a rod (13) having a longitudinal axis (B) which, in use, is substantially horizontal, • an elastic connection (15) that connects the rod (13) to the first joint section, the elasticity of the elastic connection (15) allowing the rod (13) to swivel about its longitudinal axis (B) relative to the first joint section, and • at least one spreading element, including a first spreading element (20) which is suitable to create a spreading force (F), the first spreading element (20) having: • a first end (22) which is in contact with a part of the rod (13), • a second end (24) which is in contact with a part of the first joint section, and • a spring element (25) being arranged between the first end (22) and second end (24), the spring element (25) generating a spreading force (F) which is directed to increasing the distance between the first end (22) and second end (24) when the first end (22) is moved towards the second end (24).
The present invention relates to a front cover for a coupler for a rail vehicle, the front cover (1) comprising a cover body (10) for covering a front end of the coupler, wherein the cover body (10) comprises at least one deformation zone (12), said deformation zone (12) having a cover portion (16) that is configured to break or deform when subjected to a collision force for providing access through the cover body (10) at the at least one deformation zone (12) during a collision. The invention also relates to a method for mounting a front cover on a coupler, and to a method for deforming a front cover.
B61G 11/16 - Buffers absorbing shocks by permanent deformation of buffer element
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
The invention relates to an arrangement and a method, the method comprising—uncoupling a mechanical coupler (M), —activating a first valve (2, 20) in response to the uncoupling of the mechanical coupler (M) by switching the first valve (2, 20) to a first state, —activating a valve unit (3, 30), —connecting an uncoupling control inlet (A) of the valve unit (3, 30) to a first valve unit outlet (34, 305) in response to the activation of the valve unit (3, 30), said uncoupling control inlet (A) being an inlet that is supplied by air from the MRP inlet (11), —deactivating an electrical coupler control device (6)—retracting the electrical coupler (E).
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
B61G 5/08 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for fluid conduits
A convolute for a bellows of a gangway, the convolute comprising a first rim and a second rim arranged next to the first rim; a sheet like convolute material that extends from the first rim to the second rim; whereby in an operational position of the convolute, the convolute material takes up a trough-shaped form between the first rim and the second rim; a drainage hole is defined in the convolute material; and a closure closes the drainage hole. The convolute further comprises a drainage control band, whereby the closure forms part of the drainage control band or is attached to the drainage control band, whereby a first band point of the drainage control band is attached to or rests on a first convolute point, whereby the first convolute point is located on the first rim or on the convolute material, but closer to the first rim than to the second rim, and a second band point of the drainage control band is attached to or rests on a second convolute point, whereby the second convolute point is located on the second rim or on the convolute material, but closer to the second rim than to the first rim. The length L1 of a minimum length band path, the minimum length band path being the path with the shortest length that can be taken from the first band point to the second band point while always staying in contact with or leading through the drainage control band, is smaller than the length L2 of a minimum length convolute path, the minimum length convolute path being the path with the shortest length that can be taken from the first convolute point to the second convolute point while always staying in contact with or leading through the convolute material.
The present invention relates to a coupler for a railway vehicle, the coupler comprising a front portion (20) comprising a coupler head (21), a rear portion (30) comprising a mounting structure (31) for mounting on a railway vehicle, a coupler shank (26) comprising a through hole (27) having a first width (wi), the coupler shank (26) being arranged on a pin (32) extending through the through hole (27) and the pin (32) having a second width (wa) that is smaller than the first width (wi) of the through hole (27), wherein one of the coupler shank (26) and the pin (32) is connected to the coupler head (21) of the front portion (20) and the other of the coupler shank (26) and the pin (32) is connected to the mounting structure (31) of the rear portion (30), and wherein the coupler (10) further comprises a biasing device (40) arranged in the through hole (27) of the coupler shank (26), the biasing device (40) being configured to bias the pin (32) to one side of the through hole (27).
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
There is provided a method for detecting failure of a gas-hydraulic damper for a rail vehicle, comprising: —receiving a first input signal (S1) indicative of a stroke related parameter of the gas-hydraulic damper determined at a first time instance, —determining a first stroke value·based on the first input signal (S1). —receiving, at least one second input signal (Si), wherein each subsequent signal (Si) is indicative of a respective stroke related parameter measured at a respective subsequent time instance, —determining a respective stroke value based on each of the second input signals (Si), —determining a stroke value over time based on the determined stroke values, and —determining that there is a failure of the gas-hydraulic damper if the stroke value over time, fulfils a first criterion. Also provided are a system, a gas-hydraulic damper and computer program product.
B61G 11/12 - Buffers with fluid springs or shock-absorbersCombinations thereof
B61L 15/00 - Indicators provided on the vehicle or train for signalling purposes
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
20.
MOUNTING SYSTEM OF A PNEUMATIC MODULE AND OF AN ELECTRICAL MODULE, IN A COUPLER HEAD OF A GOODS WAGON
A mounting system of a pneumatic module and of an electrical module, in a coupler head of a wagon or coach of a goods railway vehicle wherein both the module integrating the pneumatic connection, with the isolation or shut-off valve thereof, and the module corresponding to the electrical and data connection, are incorporated into a carriage coupled to the coupler head such that this carriage can perform a guided approach or connection movement by means of the action of an elastic means.
B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle
B61G 5/08 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for fluid conduits
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
21.
DEVICE FOR DEFLECTION OF A COUPLER OF A TRAIN VEHICLE, COUPLER OF A TRAIN, CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A FIRST CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE TO A SECOND CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE
A device for deflection of a coupler of a train vehicle, comprising a deflection arm adapted to be connected to a coupler pivot anchor and a drive connected to the deflection arm, whereby the drive is configured to rotate the deflection arm about the coupler pivot anchor.
An electrical coupler comprising a housing with an end opening, an insulation block arranged in the end opening, a lid having an open position and a closed position, an arm attached to the lid and to the housing, whereby attachment of the arm to the housing allows a rotation of the arm relative to the housing around a rotational axis, and optionally a series of arms connected to each other to allow one arm to rotate relative to a neighbouring arm. The lid further comprises a housing contact surface that contacts or is in close proximity to a lid contact surface of the housing, a reference line through the point of the lid contact surface furthest away from the base plane, and wherein a part of the housing contact surface crosses a reference plane closer to the base plane than the reference line is, as the lid is moved from the closed to the open position.
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
23.
COUPLER FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND A RAIL VEHICLE WITH A COUPLER
A coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, and a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a pivoted position. The coupler further comprises a coupler deflecting device to deflect the coupler in a pivoted position when it comes into contact with another coupler.
A coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, and a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a position ready for coupling. The coupling further comprises a protective device to prevent or reduce damage to the mounting arm and/or the coupling arm and/or the joint caused by impact forces.
The present invention relates to a damper arrangement for a railway coupler, comprising - a shell (2) with a mounting bracket - a draw bracket (3), - a damper (4) having a damper body (41) connected to the shell (2) and a piston (42) mounted on a damper head (43), the piston (42) being axially received in the damper body (41) and biased to extend in a forward direction, and - a plurality of elastomeric elements (5) arranged around the 10 damper body (4) between a first disc (53) and a second disc (52), wherein the second disc (52) is slidable to a first axial stop (32) on the draw bracket (3) at a rear part of the damper body (41), and wherein the first disc (53) is slidable to a second axial stop (44) on a forward part of the damper body (41).
A coupler for a rail vehicle comprising: a front portion having a forward end and a rear end, and a coupler head arranged on the forward end of the front portion; a rear portion having a forward end and a rear end and extending along a longitudinal axis from the rear end to the forward end, and a pivot anchor arranged on a rear end of the rear portion, the pivot anchor configured to be attached to a car of a rail vehicle, a joint for connecting a rear end of the front portion to the forward end of the rear portion, the joint configured to allow the front portion to pivot in relation to the rear portion about an pivot axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis from an operational position in which the forward portion and the rear portion are aligned so that the forward portion extends in a forward direction from the rear portion, to a pivoted position in which the forward portion is pivoted about the pivot axis so that the forward portion extends at an angle from the rear portion, wherein the coupler further comprises a crash plate attached to the forward end of the rear portion by way of a crash plate joint, the crash plate joint configured to allow the crash plate to pivot in relation to the rear portion about an pivot axis from an operational position in which the crash plate is arranged in front of the rear portion to a pivoted position in which the crash plate is pivoted about the pivot axis to a side position.
The invention relates to a convolute for a bellows for a gangway, the convolute having an outer layer that extends from ⋅a first rim that is either arranged inwardly of further parts of the convolute or is arranged outwardly from further parts of the convolute ⋅via a curved section ⋅to a second rim, that is either arranged inwardly of further parts of the convolute or is arranged outwardly from further parts of the convolute, but is arranged on the same side relative to these further parts of the convolute than the first rim is, the outer layer having an inward facing surface that extends from the first rim via the inward facing surface of the curved section to the second rim, whereby an inner layer that has a first piece and a second piece, whereby ⋅the first piece has a first end that is attached to the outer layer in the region of the first rim and has a second end that is opposite the first end and that is arranged in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section and ⋅the second piece has a first end that is attached to the outer layer in the region of the second rim and has a second end that is opposite the first end and that is arranged in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section whereby the second end of the first piece overlaps the second piece in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section and the second end of the second piece overlaps the first piece in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Software and computer hardware for monitoring and
communicating of information concerning the condition and
status of train couplings. Computer communications services for the transmission of
information.
29.
GANGWAY WITH CRIMPING ELEMENT ATTACHMENT FOR A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE
A gangway for a multi-car vehicle, the gangway comprising a bellows and an endframe, the bellows being attached to the endframe, wherein a crimping element is attached to the endframe, the crimping element having a crimping mouth, wherein a part of the bellows is inserted into the crimping mouth and held inside the crimping mouth, wherein the crimping mouth is defined by two sidewalls arranged next to each other and joined together at one of their ends by a bottom wall, wherein respective opposite ends of the two sidewalls are not joined together to provide an opening of the crimping mouth, and wherein the crimping mouth is designed to cause the part of the bellows that is held inside the crimping mouth to be pinched together by means of a pinching effect, the crimping element formed of a material having spring properties such that one of the two side walls can be moved away from the other one of the two side walls only by means of tensioning the two side walls against a restoring force provided by the spring properties of the crimping element.
A drawbar for a vehicle coupler includes a drawbar tail, the drawbar tail configured at a distal end for connecting to a vehicle, and at a proximal end for engagement with a drawbar body; a drawbar body, the drawbar body configured for receiving a draft gear, the drawbar body further defining a path for movement of the proximal end of the drawbar tail. The drawbar body and drawbar tail are connected by a releasable connection. A block inserted via an opening in the drawbar body blocks the path to restrain movement of the drawbar tail during towing, after release of the releasable connection.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
(1) Software and computer hardware for monitoring and communicating of information concerning the condition and status of train couplings. (1) Computer communications services for the transmission of information.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Communications services via computer terminals for the transmission of information Recorded and downloadable software and computer hardware for monitoring and communicating of information concerning the condition and status of train couplings
A sidewall suitable for a gangway comprises a first panel that provides a first gangway end; a second panel that provides a second gangway end, the second gangway end being opposite the first gangway end; a retractable rail comprising a first rail end that is connected to the first panel and that has a second rail end opposite the first rail end, wherein the second rail end is connected to the second panel, wherein the retractable rail extends along a longitudinal axis; and wherein a cover is attached to the rail and extending along the rail, the cover having a flexible portion that extends from the rail into a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
A sidewall for a gangway comprises a central main panel having a front side and a back side, a first side panel arranged to partially extend from a first side of the central main panel, the first side panel having a front side and a back side, wherein a part of the front side of the first side panel is arranged facing the back side of the central main panel. A second side panel is arranged to partially extend from a second side of the central main panel, opposite to the first side of the central main panel, a part of the front side of the first side panel being arranged facing the back side of the central main panel. At least one connection rod is provided, whereby a first connection is provided that connects the connection rod to the back of the first side panel, a second connection is provided that connects the connection rod to the back of the central main panel, and a third connection is provided that connects the connection rod to the back of the second side panel.
A coupler having a coupler interface comprising a protruding cone, a matching cup, and at least one guiding element useful for reducing coupler height.
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle
B61G 5/04 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for matching couplings of different types, e.g. transitional couplings
A convolute for a gangway, whereby the convolute extends from a first edge to a tip, and from the tip to a second edge, whereby the convolute has a bottom edge, whereby a gap filler is attached to the convolute in an area of the convolute that borders the bottom edge, whereby the gap filler has a flexible section that protrudes downwards from the bottom edge.
The present invention relates to a coupler comprising a coupler head (11) that houses a mechanical coupler (18) comprising a hook plate (14) with a recess (16) and a shaft (15) mounted on a first end of the hook plate, a blocking mechanism (20) for preventing coupling of the mechanical coupler. The invention also relates to a method to operate a coupler to engage the blocking mechanism.
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
38.
COUPLER WITH ANGULAR POSITION DETECTION ASSEMBLY, ANGULAR POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a coupler with an angular position detection assembly, the coupler (10, 10', 10'') comprising: - a front part (11), - a rear part (12), - a rotatable joint (20) comprising a first portion (21, 23) and a second portion (22, 24), said first portion (21, 23) being rotatably attached to the second portion (22, 24), wherein the first portion (21, 23) is attached to the front part (11) and the second portion (22, 24) is attached to the rear part (12) so that the front part (11) of the coupler is rotatable in relation to the rear part (12), and the angular position detection assembly (30) comprising: - a first sensor (31) arranged in connection with one of the first portion (21, 23) and the second portion (22, 24) of the joint (20) and configured to detect or measure a parameter indicative of an angular position of the first portion (21, 23) in relation to the second portion (22, 24), - a transmitter (32) for receiving signals and transmitting them to processing circuitry (40).
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
B61G 7/12 - Adjustable coupling bars, e.g. for centralisation purposes
The invention relates to a cornerpiece (3) of a convolute (2) of a bellows (1) of a gangway, the cornerpiece (3) extending from a first end (7) intended to be connected to a further part of the convolute (2) to a second end (8) intended to either be connected to a further part of the convolute (2) or to serve as an end of the convolute, wherein the cornerpiece (3) at least for a part of its extend from the first end (7) to the second end (8) has the shape of a trough that is bent into an arc, wherein the trough has a bottom line (9) or a bottom area (18), wherein the cornerpiece (3) has a first piece (10) that is a cut¬away from sheet material and has a second piece (11) that is a cut¬away from sheet material, wherein the first piece (10) is joined to the second piece (11) along a line of connection (12), wherein the line of connection crosses the bottom line or the bottom area.
The present invention relates to a train coupler adapter for connecting a first coupler of a first type to a second coupler of a second type, the train coupler adapter comprising an adapter body (11), a first holder (20) and a second holder (40), wherein the adapter further comprises a first tightening device (30) that is configured move the adapter towards the first coupler such that the interface contacts the first coupler, and wherein the adapter further comprises a second tightening device (50) for pressing the adapter body against the first coupler such that the adapter coupler engages with the first coupler.
The present invention relates to a damper for a rail vehicle, the damper comprising —a cylindrical housing (1) wherein a hollow piston (2) is received axially movable, —a working chamber (5) of variable volume in the housing, —a overflow chamber (4) of variable volume in the piston, the hydraulic overflow chamber (5) being connected to the hydraulic working chamber (5) via a throttle (8) that is in a flow passage between the working chamber (5) and the overflow chamber (4), —a spring chamber (3) of variable volume in the piston, the spring chamber (3) being configured to hold a gas volume for acting as a spring, and the spring chamber being separated from the hydraulic overflow chamber (4) by a separator piston (6) that is axially movable, and the damper further comprising a pressure detector (7) that is configured to detect a pressure in at least one of the spring chamber (3), the working chamber (5) and the overflow chamber (4). The invention also relates to a monitoring system and to a method for monitoring a pressure in a damper.
B61G 11/12 - Buffers with fluid springs or shock-absorbersCombinations thereof
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
F16F 9/084 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid in a chamber with a flexible wall comprising a gas spring contained within a flexible wall, the wall not being in contact with the damping fluid, i.e. mounted externally on the damper cylinder
The present invention relates to a front cover for a coupler for a rail vehicle, the front cover (1) comprising a cover body (10) for covering a front end of the coupler, wherein the cover body (10) comprises at least one deformation zone (12), said deformation zone (12) having a cover portion (16) that is configured to break or deform when subjected to a collision force for providing access through the cover body (10) at the at least one deformation zone (12) during a collision. The invention also relates to a method for mounting a front cover on a coupler, and to a method for deforming a front cover.
B61G 3/00 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
A treadplate for a floor of a gangway the treadplate having a basic body of a first material, and a plurality of bones of a second material, wherein the bones are encapsulated by the first material, wherein the second material has a higher elastic modulus than the first material and/or the stiffness of at least one bone of the several bones is higher than the stiffness of the basic body.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Couplings for land vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; energy absorbers, dampers, namely, shock absorbers, and buffers for land vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; railcar structural parts, namely, gangways and passages for enabling moving between connected train carriages and train compartments; structural front parts and structural front modules for land vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails, parts and components for all the aforesaid goods (1) Maintenance and repair of land vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails as well as of their parts and components.
45.
PNEUMATIC COUPLER CONTROL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR UNCOUPLING A COUPLER
The invention relates to an arrangement and a method, the method comprising - uncoupling a mechanical coupler (M), - activating a first valve (2, 20) in response to the uncoupling of the mechanical coupler (M) by switching the first valve (2, 20) to a first state, - activating a valve unit (3, 30), - connecting an uncoupling control inlet (A) of the valve unit (3, 30) to a first valve unit outlet (34, 305) in response to the activation of the valve unit (3, 30), said uncoupling control inlet (A) being an inlet that is supplied by air from the MRP inlet (11), - deactivating an electrical coupler control device (6) - retracting the electrical coupler (E).
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
46.
Piston rod end for a linear actuator, piston assembly and sealing method for a piston rod end
The present invention relates to a piston rod end for absorbing forces on a linear actuator in a train coupler, the piston rod end comprising a housing (2) enclosing a cavity (23) with a bottom surface (24), the cavity (23) extending in a longitudinal direction in the housing (2), —an elongated insert (3) arranged at least partly inside the cavity (23) of the first portion (P), a spring (5) arranged inside the cavity (23), and a fastening device (4) comprising a transversal element (41) and a longitudinal slot (42) forming a play, one being arranged in the housing and the other in the insert, and configured to cooperate in such a way that the transversal element extends into the slot in a transversal direction in relation to the housing and is movable in the play. The invention also relates to a piston assembly and to a sealing method for sealing the piston rod end.
A system of a side skirt for a car of a multi-car vehicle and a side skirt support, the side skirt configured to cover a space below the underframe of the car from a side, and having a coupler side edge that forms a side of the side skirt and arranged next to a coupler head of the car, the side skirt support suitable to attach the side skirt to the underframe of the car, the side skirt support having a bar with a first joint suitable to be attached to the underframe to allow rotation relative to the underframe, the bar being attached to a part of the side skirt via a second joint that allows part of the side skirt to rotate relative to the bar, the side skirt support having a rotation controller that limits the rotation that the part of the side skirt attached to the bar can perform relative to the bar, whereby the part attached to the bar can rotate into an end position, but cannot rotate beyond that end position.
DEVICE FOR DEFLECTION OF A COUPLER OF A TRAIN VEHICLE, COUPLER OF A TRAIN, CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING A FIRST CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE TO A SECOND CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a device for deflection of a coupler of a train vehicle, comprising a deflection arm adapted to be connected to a coupler pivot anchor and a drive connected to the deflection arm, whereby the drive is suitable to rotate the deflection arm about the coupler pivot anchor.
There is provided a method for detecting failure of a gas-hydraulic damper for a rail vehicle, comprising: - receiving a first input signal (S1) indicative of a stroke related parameter of the gas-hydraulic damper determined at a first time instance, - determining a first stroke value, based on the first input signal (S1), - receiving, at least one second input signal (Si), wherein each subsequent signal (Si) is indicative of a respective stroke related parameter measured at a respective subsequent time instance, - determining a respective stroke value based on each of the second input signals (Si), - determining a stroke value over time based on the determined stroke values, and - determining that there is a failure of the gas-hydraulic damper if the stroke value over time, fulfils a first criterion. Also provided are a system, a gas-hydraulic damper and computer program product.
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
50.
ELECTRICAL COUPLER FOR A FIRST CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE
Electrical coupler comprising - a housing with an end opening, - an insulation block arranged in the end opening, - a lid that has a closed position, and - an arm attached to the lid and to the housing, whereby the attachment of the arm to the housing allows a rotation of the arm relative to the housing around a rotational axis, and optionally a series of arms connected to each other to allow one arm to rotate relative to a neighboring arm, whereby the lid has a housing contact surface that contacts or is in close proximity to a lid contact surface of the housing, a reference line through the point of the lid contact surface furthest away from the base plane, a part of the housing contact surface crosses a reference plane closer to the base plane than the references line is as, the lid is moved from closed to open position.
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
B61G 5/06 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables
There is provided a method for detecting failure of a gas-hydraulic damper for a rail vehicle, comprising: - receiving a first input signal (S1) indicative of a stroke related parameter of the gas-hydraulic damper determined at a first time instance, - determining a first stroke value, based on the first input signal (S1), - receiving, at least one second input signal (Si), wherein each subsequent signal (Si) is indicative of a respective stroke related parameter measured at a respective subsequent time instance, - determining a respective stroke value based on each of the second input signals (Si), - determining a stroke value over time based on the determined stroke values, and - determining that there is a failure of the gas-hydraulic damper if the stroke value over time, fulfils a first criterion. Also provided are a system, a gas-hydraulic damper and computer program product.
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
52.
COUPLER FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND A RAIL VEHICLE WITH A COUPLER
The invention relates to a coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a pivoted position; wherein the coupler further comprises a coupler deflecting device which is arranged and designed to deflect the coupler in a pivoted position when it comes into contact with another coupler.
The invention relates to a coupler for coupling a railway vehicle to another railway vehicle, comprising a mounting arm for mounting the coupler to a railway vehicle, a coupling arm, a joint, wherein the mounting arm and the coupling arm are connected to each other via the joint in such a way that the mounting arm and the coupling arm are movable relative to each other and the coupling arm can be brought into a position ready for coupling; the coupling further comprises a protective device which is arranged and designed to prevent or reduce damage to the mounting arm and/or the coupling arm and/or the joint caused by impact forces.
The invention relates to a mounting system of a pneumatic module and of an electrical module, in a coupler head of a wagon or coach of a goods railway vehicle and that both the module integrating the pneumatic connection, with the isolation or shut-off valve thereof, and the module corresponding to the electrical and data connection, are incorporated into a carriage coupled to the coupler head such that this carriage can perform a guided approach/connection movement by means of the action of elastic means.
The invention relates to a convolute for a bellows for a gangway, the convolute having an outer layer that extends from • a first rim that is either arranged inwardly of further parts of the convolute or is arranged outwardly from further parts of the convolute • via a curved section • to a second rim, that is either arranged inwardly of further parts of the convolute or is arranged outwardly from further parts of the convolute, but is arranged on the same side relative to these further parts of the convolute than the first rim is, the outer layer having an inward facing surface that extends from the first rim via the inward facing surface of the curved section to the second rim, whereby an inner layer that has a first piece and a second piece, whereby • the first piece has a first end that is attached to the outer layer in the region of the first rim and has a second end that is opposite the first end and that is arranged in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section and • the second piece has a first end that is attached to the outer layer in the region of the second rim and has a second end that is opposite the first end and that is arranged in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section whereby the second end of the first piece overlaps the second piece in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section and the second end of the second piece overlaps the first piece in the region of the inward facing surface of the curved section.
The present invention relates to a train coupler adapted for energy absorption by the use of a deformation unit. According to the invention an axial expansion module is provided and mounted together with the deformation unit and an anchor in the housing of the train coupler. By expanding the axial expansion module after being mounted into the housing, the deformation unit and the anchor will be biased between the front and rear lugs of the housing and held in place by a predetermined force in the axial direction only.
B61G 9/22 - Supporting framework, e.g. cradlesSpring housings
B61G 1/22 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means having screws incorporated in the links for lengthening or shortening the couplings
B61G 1/28 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with vertical bolt or pin
Energy dissipating device suitable to be used as part of a connection device that connects a first car of a multi-car vehicle with a second car of a multi-car vehicle and method for dissipating energy in a connection device
The invention relates to an energy dissipating device suitable to be used as part of a connection device that connects a first car of a multi-car vehicle with a second car of the multi-car vehicle, comprising a plug that has a longitudinal axis and a mandrel that has an opening, whereby the plug is arranged to be moved at least partially through the opening, if a force pointing in the longitudinal axis is applied to the plug, and whereby at least a part of the plug—especially its hull—is deformed, when the plug is at least partially moved through the opening, whereby said hull being at least partially deformed, when the plug is at least partially moved through the opening. The hull is attached to the rod by clamping or fixing with fasteners, preferably with protrusions around the rod and/or at least one plug or nut. The hull is a relatively independent element which can be put over a rod and therefore the hull can be mounted or unmounted subsequently to a rod without influencing the stability or main function of the connection device.
The present invention relates to a hook plate key for enabling co-rotation of a main pin and a hook plate of a coupler, the key comprising an elongated key body having a first surface that extends longitudinally from a first end to a second end, the key body further comprising at least one protrusion that protrudes from the first surface The invention also relates to a hook plate assembly comprising a hook plate key, and to a method for manufacturing a hook plate key and a method for mounting a hook plate key in a hook plate assembly.
F16D 1/08 - Couplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with clamping hubCouplings for rigidly connecting two coaxial shafts or other movable machine elements for attachment of a member on a shaft or on a shaft-end with hub and longitudinal key
59.
CORNERPIECE OF A CONVOLUTE OF A BELLOWS OF A GANGWAY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A CORNERPIECE
The invention relates to a cornerpiece (3) of a convolute (2) of a bellows (1) of a gangway, the cornerpiece (3) extending from a first end (7) intended to be connected to a further part of the convolute (2) to a second end (8) intended to either be connected to a further part of the convolute (2) or to serve as an end of the convolute, wherein the cornerpiece (3) at least for a part of its extend from the first end (7) to the second end (8) has the shape of a trough that is bent into an arc, wherein the trough has a bottom line (9) or a bottom area (18), wherein the cornerpiece (3) has a first piece (10) that is a cut¬ away from sheet material and has a second piece (11) that is a cut¬ away from sheet material, wherein the first piece (10) is joined to the second piece (11) along a line of connection (12), wherein the line of connection crosses the bottom line or the bottom area.
A gangway for connecting a first car of a multi-car vehicle to a second car, the gangway having a first element and a second element of a group of elements comprised of a first vehicle mounting plate at a first end for mounting the gangway to the first car, a second vehicle mounting plate at a second end for mounting the gangway to the second car, a center frame and a hoop between the first and second vehicle mounting plates, whereby the gangway has a normal position in which the first element has a predefined position relative to the second element, a spring element is connected to a first connection point on the first element and to a second connection point on the second element, whereby in the normal position of the gangway the first connection point is at a different height compared to second connection point, and/or is arranged either further outward or further inward than the second connection point.
A gangway for connecting a first car of a multi-car vehicle to a second car, comprising a first vehicle mounting plate at a first end for mounting the gangway to the first car, a second vehicle mounting plate at a second end for mounting the gangway to the second car or to a frame arranged at the second end for mounting the gangway to a second gangway, a first frame arranged between the first vehicle mounting plate and second vehicle mounting plate, or between the first vehicle mounting plate and a frame arranged at the second end for mounting to a second gangway, a second frame between the first vehicle mounting plate and first frame, wherein a bellows is attached to at least one of the first and second frames, first vehicle mounting plate and second vehicle mounting plate or the frame arranged at the second end.
The present invention relates to a damper for a rail vehicle, the damper comprising - a cylindrical housing (1) wherein a hollow piston (2) is received axially movable, - a working chamber (5) of variable volume in the housing, - a overflow chamber (4) of variable volume in the piston, the hydraulic overflow chamber (5) being connected to the hydraulic working chamber (5) via a throttle (8) that is in a flow passage between the working chamber (5) and the overflow chamber (4), - a spring chamber (3) of variable volume in the piston, the spring chamber (3) being configured to hold a gas volume for acting as a spring, and the spring chamber being separated from the hydraulic overflow chamber (4) by a separator piston (6) that is axially movable, and the damper further comprising a pressure detector (7) that is configured to detect a pressure in at least one of the spring chamber (3), the working chamber (5) and the overflow chamber (4). The invention also relates to a monitoring system and to a method for monitoring a pressure in a damper.
F16F 9/06 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using both gas and liquid
F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
63.
Gangway for a multi-car vehicle and method for attaching a bellows of a gangway to an endframe of a gangway
A gangway for a multi-car vehicle, the gangway comprising a bellows and an endframe, whereby the bellows is attached to the endframe, whereby a crimping element is attached to the endframe, the crimping element having a crimping mouth, whereby a part of the bellows is inserted into the crimping mouth and held inside the crimping mouth and/or a holding element is attached to the endframe, the holding element having a holding surface that faces a counter surface on the endframe, whereby a part of the bellows is arranged between the holding surface and the counter surface and is pressed against the counter surface by the holding element.
An endframe of a gangway, the endframe configured to be connected to an endframe of a different gangway or to a car of a multi-car vehicle, the endframe comprising a beam, a connector attached to the beam, the connector being configured to connect the beam to a beam of an endframe of a different gangway or to connect the beam to a car of a multi-car vehicle or to connect the beam to a connector attached to a beam of an endframe of a different gangway or to connect the beam to a connector attached to a car of a multi-car vehicle, wherein a contact surface formed by a part of the beam and a groove arranged in the beam, wherein the groove has an opening and walls that delimit the groove, wherein one of the walls delimiting the groove is a backward facing wall, wherein the backward facing wall faces away from the contact surface, wherein the connector has a protrusion that is arranged inside the groove.
The present invention relates to a holder for mounting a second part on a main structure between car body ends of a rail vehicle, comprising —a first holding structure having a first contact surface, the first holding structure being configured to be attached to a main structure; —a second holding structure having a second contact surface, the second holding structure being configured to be attached to a second part, and the second holding structure further being arranged to be mounted on the first holding structure with one of the first and second contact surfaces resting on the other; —a fastening device for fastening the second holding structure to the first holding structure to form a mounted state, the first and second contact surfaces being pressed against each other in the mounted state, and wherein the first and second contact surfaces in the mounted state each extend at a first angle in relation to a horizontal axis, said first angle (α) being more than 1 degree and less than 30 degrees, and wherein the fastening device (53) extends in a direction parallel to or coinciding with the horizontal axis (A).
B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle
B61G 5/08 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for fluid conduits
B61G 7/12 - Adjustable coupling bars, e.g. for centralisation purposes
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
B61G 9/22 - Supporting framework, e.g. cradlesSpring housings
66.
Train coupler connector module for electrically connecting a first rail vehicle to a second rail vehicle
Disclosed is a train coupler connector module for electrically coupling a first rail vehicle to a second rail vehicle, the module including: a fixing block with an inner side able to be mounted on an electrical train coupler; a plurality of contact units arranged side by side in the fixing block, each contact unit having a first end facing the inner side of the fixing block and a second end extending outwards from the fixing block, one of the first and second end being a female contact and the other being a male contact; wherein at least one of the contact units is arranged to be individually removable from the fixing block in a direction outwards from the fixing block.
B61G 5/06 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
The present invention relates to a piston rod end for absorbing forces on a linear actuator in a train coupler, the piston rod end comprising a housing (2) enclosing a cavity (23) with a bottom surface (24), the cavity (23) extending in a longitudinal direction in the housing(2), -an elongated insert (3) arranged at least partly inside the cavity (23) of the first portion (P), a spring (5) arranged inside the cavity (23), and a fastening device (4) comprising a transversal element (41) and a longitudinal slot (42) forming a play, one being arranged in the housing and the other in the insert, and configured to cooperate in such a way that the transversal element extends into the slot in a transversal direction in relation to the housing and is movable in the play. The invention also relates to a piston assembly and to a sealing method for sealing the piston rod end.
F16F 15/067 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only wound springs
68.
PISTON ROD END FOR A LINEAR ACTUATOR, PISTON ASSEMBLY AND SEALING METHOD FOR A PISTON ROD END
The present invention relates to a piston rod end for absorbing forces on a linear actuator in a train coupler, the piston rod end comprising a housing (2) enclosing a cavity (23) with a bottom surface (24), the cavity (23) extending in a longitudinal direction in the housing(2), -an elongated insert (3) arranged at least partly inside the cavity (23) of the first portion (P), a spring (5) arranged inside the cavity (23), and a fastening device (4) comprising a transversal element (41) and a longitudinal slot (42) forming a play, one being arranged in the housing and the other in the insert, and configured to cooperate in such a way that the transversal element extends into the slot in a transversal direction in relation to the housing and is movable in the play. The invention also relates to a piston assembly and to a sealing method for sealing the piston rod end.
F16F 15/067 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs using only wound springs
The present invention relates to a train coupler adapted for energy absorption by the use of a deformation unit. According to the invention an axial expansion module is provided and mounted together with the deformation unit and an anchor in the housing of the train coupler. By expanding the axial expansion module after being mounted into the housing, the deformation unit and the anchor will be biased between the front and rear lugs of the housing and held in place by a predetermined force in the axial direction only.
The present invention relates to a holder for mounting a second part on a main structure between car body ends of a rail vehicle, comprising -a first holding structure having a first contact surface,the first holding structure being configured to be attached to a main structure; -a second holding structure having a second contact surface, the second holding structure being configured to be attached to a second part, and the second holding structure further being arranged to be mounted on the first holding structure with one of the first and second contact surfaces resting on the other; -a fastening device for fastening the second holding structure to the first holding structure to form a mounted state, the first and second contact surfaces being pressed against each other in the mounted state, and wherein the first and second contact surfaces in the mounted state each extend at a first angle in relation to a horizontal axis, said first angle (α) being more than 1 degree and less than 30 degrees, and wherein the fastening device (53) extends in a direction parallel to or coinciding with the horizontal axis (A).
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
B61G 5/08 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for fluid conduits
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
The invention relates to an energy absorbing fastener suitable for connecting a part of a coupler or pivot to a car of a multi-car vehicle, wherein a fastener having a head and an end is provided, the end being suitable to be connected to an element of the coupler or the pivot, a deformation tube surrounding the fastener, whereby the deformation tube has a first end, whereby the head of the fastener rests against the first end or rests against an element that rests against the first end, and whereby the deformation tube has a second end suitable to rest against a surface of the car or a connection plate suitable to be connected to the car.
B61G 9/22 - Supporting framework, e.g. cradlesSpring housings
B61G 9/10 - Draw-gear combined with buffing appliances with separate mechanical friction shock-absorbers
B61G 5/02 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for coupling articulated trains, locomotives and tenders, or the bogies of a vehicleCoupling by means of a single coupling barCouplings preventing or limiting relative lateral movement of vehicles
B61G 9/04 - Draw-gear combined with buffing appliances
The present invention relates to a train coupler connector module (1) for electrically coupling a first rail vehicle to a second rail vehicle, the module comprising: -a fixing block (11) with an inner side able to be mounted on an electrical train coupler, -a plurality of contact units (3) arranged side by side in the fixing block (11), each contact unit (3) having a first end (32) facing the inner side of the fixing block (11) and a second end (33) extending outwards from the fixing block (11), one of the first and second end being a female contact (24) and the other being a male contact (25), -wherein at least one of the contact units (3) is arranged to be individually removable from the fixing block (11) in a direction outwards from the fixing block (11).
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Modems
76.
ENERGY DISSIPATING DEVICE SUITABLE TO BE USED AS PART OF A CONNECTION DEVICE THAT CONNECTS A FIRST CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE WITH A SECOND CAR OF A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DISSIPATING ENERGY IN A CONNECTION DEVICE
The invention relates to an energy dissipating device suitable to be used as part of a connection device that connects a first car of a multi-car vehicle with a second car of the multi-car vehicle, comprising a plug that has a longitudinal axis and a mandrel that has an opening, whereby the plug is arranged to be moved at least partially through the opening, if a force pointing in the longitudinal axis is applied to the plug, and whereby at least a part of the plug - especially its hull - is deformed, when the plug is at least partially moved through the opening, whereby said hull being at least partially deformed, when the plug is at least partially moved through the opening. The hull is attached to the rod by clamping or fixing with fasteners, preferably with protrusions around the rod and/or at least one plug or nut. The hull is a relatively independent element which can be put over a rod and therefore the hull can be mounted or unmounted subsequently to a rod without influencing the stability or main function of the connection device.
A vehicle coupler including a coupling head and a dampening device attached thereto. A beam is provided and configured to attach to the vehicle. A housing assembly is connected to the beam and configured to receive a portion of the dampening device. A first release mechanism in the form of a shear ring is arranged within the housing assembly and is configured to provide a releasable connection between the dampening device and the housing assembly. A second release device in the form of a plurality of shear elements provides a releasable connection between the beam and the housing assembly. A preload mechanism may also be provided for applying an initial shearing force on the plurality of shear elements.
B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
B61G 9/24 - Linkages between draw-bar and framework
B61G 9/04 - Draw-gear combined with buffing appliances
B61G 1/10 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means having links or bars coupling or uncoupling by rotating around a vertical axis
B61G 3/00 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements
A gangway for connecting a first car with a second car and allowing passage of passengers from the first car to the second car, has a first hoop for attaching the gangway to the first car, a second hoop for attaching the gangway to the second car, a third hoop and a fourth hoop, the third and fourth hoops being arranged between the first hoop and the second hoop. A connection element is arranged between the third hoop and the fourth hoop and elastically connects the third hoop to the fourth hoop.
B60D 5/00 - Gangways for coupled vehicles, e.g. of concertina type
B61D 17/20 - Communication passages between coachesAdaptation of coach ends therefor
80.
Assembly with a bearing bracket and a coupler rod or a connection rod; car of a multi-car vehicle and method for transmitting pushing forces applied to a coupler rod or connection rod to a bearing bracket
A vehicle coupling assembly includes a bearing bracket, a rod, a pin and an abutment element. The bearing bracket includes compressible elements, a connection member intermediate the compressible elements, and a rear plate rearward of the connection member. The rod has an end wall, a first side of which is adjacent to one of the compressible elements. The pin extends through the compressible elements, a connection member hole defined in the bearing bracket, and an end wall hole of the rod. A pin support surface at a first pin end faces a first side of the connection member, one of the compressible elements being between the pin support surface and the second side of the connection member. The abutment element is at a second pin end, and abuts a second side of the end wall of the rod.
B61G 9/06 - Draw-gear combined with buffing appliances with rubber springs
B61G 1/28 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with vertical bolt or pin
B61G 1/40 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with coupling bars having an enlarged or recessed end which slips into the opposite coupling part and is gripped thereby, e.g. arrow-head typeCouplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means with coupling parts having a tong-like gripping action
81.
Mounting for a front hatch of a car of a train and car of a train
An articulating mount for a moveable front hatch of a train car includes a linear actuator configured to be rotatably connected to the car at a first connection point. The linear actuator includes a moveable end configured to be connected to the front hatch at a second connection point, and is effective, when actuated, to change a distance between the first and second connection points. The mount further includes a first guide configured to be rotatably connected to the car. The first guide includes a guide rail defining an opening sized to receive a first protrusion connected to the front hatch for guiding movement of the moveable end of the linear actuator, responsive to actuation of the linear actuator, along a first guide path between a first position and a second position.
An energy dissipating device includes a guide defining a guide surface having a curved cross-section. A deformer is slideably supported by the guide surface of the guide in a compression stroke direction of the device. A stopper is fixedly attached to the device and arranged at a distance from the deformer in the compression stroke direction. An energy dissipating member is arranged between the stopper and the deformer in the compression stroke direction, and includes a first end configured to engage with the stopper and a second end configured to engage with the deformer in response to a force thereon in the compression stroke direction.
The invention relates to an energy adsorbing fastener suitable for connecting a part of a coupler or pivot to a car of a multi-car vehicle, wherein a fastener having a head and an end is provided, the end being suitable to be connected to an element of the coupler or the pivot, a deformation tube surrounding the fastener, whereby the deformation tube has a first end, whereby the head of the fastener rests against the first end or rests against an element that rests against the first end, and whereby the deformation tube has a second end suitable to rest against a surface of the car or a connection plate suitable to be connected to the car.
B61G 5/02 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for coupling articulated trains, locomotives and tenders, or the bogies of a vehicleCoupling by means of a single coupling barCouplings preventing or limiting relative lateral movement of vehicles
B61G 9/10 - Draw-gear combined with buffing appliances with separate mechanical friction shock-absorbers
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Bearing bracket, assembly containing such a bearing bracket and system containing such an assembly
An assembly has a bearing bracket and a coupler or connection rod. The bearing bracket has an adapter to which the rod can be connected. A joint allows the adapter to swivel relative to the bracket, and the rod is attached to the adapter. The rod has a surface that extends in a plane at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod. The rod surface is held spaced apart from a surface of the bearing bracket by an elastic element. The surface of the rod contacts the surface of the bearing bracket, if a pushing force of a predetermined strength is applied to the rod. A group of parts of the bearing bracket are connected to the bracket such that the parts are set free to move relative to the bracket, if a pushing force of a predetermined strength is applied to the rod.
B61G 1/18 - Couplings comprising interengaging parts of different shape or form and having links, bars, pins, shackles, or hooks as coupling means having links or bars coupling or uncoupling by rotating axially
B61G 9/24 - Linkages between draw-bar and framework
B61G 11/16 - Buffers absorbing shocks by permanent deformation of buffer element
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Structure suitable to form part of a floor, a sidewall, or a ceiling of a gangway
A gangway for connecting a first car with a second car and for allowing passage of passengers from the first car to the second car. The gangway includes a first hoop having a straight line section for at least a portion of its circumference and a second hoop. A connection element is connected to the first hoop and to the second hoop. The connection element includes an elongated free surface that is movable relative to the straight line section of the first hoop.
The invention relates to a gangway for connecting a first car with a second car and allowing passage of passengers from the first car to the second car, characterized in that the gangway has at a first hoop for attaching the gangway to the first car and a second hoop for attaching the gangway to the second car characterized by a third hoop and a fourth hoop, both being arranged between the first hoop and the second hoop, whereby a connection element is arranged between third hoop and the fourth hoop and elastically connects the third hoop to the fourth hoop.
The invention relates to a mounting for a front hatch of a car of train, which front hatch is intended to move relative to a point of contact that forms part of the car, which mounting comprises an actuator that can be connected to the point of contact of the car in a manner that allows the actuator to rotate relative to the point of contact, thereby defining a first point of connection of the actuator and can be connected to the front hatch, thereby defining a second point of connection of the actuator, whereby in a first operational state of the mounting the first point and the second point are distanced apart by a first distance and whereby in this first operational state the actuator can be actuated to increase the distance between the first point of connection and a second point of connection, a guide that guides the movement of the second point of connection along a path when the actuator is actuated in the first operational state to increase the distance between the first point of connection and a second point of connection, whereby a releasable lock that in the locked state holds a part of the guide in a predetermined position relative to the first point of connection and in the unlocked state allows the part of the guide to move relative to first point of connection, and/or a further guide that guides the movement of the second point of connection along a further path after the actuator has increased the distance between the first point of connection and a second point of connection to a second distance and while the distance between the first point of connection and a second point of connection is kept constant or is decreased.
The invention relates to an energy dissipating device suitable to be used as part of a connection device that connects a first car of a multi-car vehicle with a second car of the multi-car vehicle, comprising an energy dissipating member that dissipates energy when it is deformed, whereby the energy dissipating member has a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end being spaced apart from each other in a compression stroke direction, a stopper with a stopping surface, whereby the first end of the energy dissipating member is in contact with the stopping surface, the stopping surface preventing that the first end moves into the compression stroke direction, a deformer that is in contact with the second end of the energy dissipating member and is held apart from the stopper by the energy dissipating member, whereby the deformer can be moved towards the stopper by application of a linear force pointing in the compression stroke direction that is larger than a predetermined threshold value and whereby the deformer deforms the energy dissipating member when moving towards the stopper, a guide that interacts with the deformer to guide the deformer to move in the compression stroke direction, whereby the guide has a three-dimensional guide surface that interacts with a surface of the deformer, whereby the guide surface extends in a direction parallel to the compression stroke direction and that the cross- section of the guide surface in a plane that is normal to the compression stroke direction has the form of an arc or the form of a ring.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Gangways and passages between connected carriages and
compartments. Maintenance and repair of gangways and passages between
connected carriages and compartments.
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A SYSTEM OF A BEARING BRACKET AND A COUPLER ROD OR CONNECTION ROD, A MULTI-CAR VEHICLE AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A COUPLER ROD OR CONNECTION ROD
The invention relates to a system of a bearing bracket suitable to connect a coupler rod or a connection rod (1) to a car, whereby the bearing bracket comprises an adapter (4) that the coupler rod or the connection rod is connected to or that is part of the coupler rod or the connection rod, a bracket (20) suitable for being connected to the car, a joint (6) arranged in such manner it allows the adapter to swivel relative to the bracket about at least one swivel axis, whereby the joint connects the adapter to the bracket in such a manner that the adapter is set free to move relative to at least some parts of the bracket in at least one direction, if a pushing force of a predetermined first strength is applied to the adapter that points into this at least one direction, and whereby the coupler rod or connection rod has at least one surface that extends in a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the coupler rod or connection rod and that is arranged spaced apart from a surface of the bearing bracket and whereby once the adapter is set free to move relative to the bracket in the one direction, the surface of the coupler rod or connection rod moves in this direction to come into contact with the surface of the bearing bracket, whereby the surface that extends in a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the coupler rod or connection rod is formed by an stabilizing element (7) attached to the further parts of the coupler rod or connection rod in such a manner that the further parts of the coupler rod or connection rod can move relative to the stabilizing element, if a pushing force of a predetermined second strength is applied to the coupling rod or connection rod that points along the longitudinal axis of the coupling rod or connection rod in the operating condition where the surface of the coupler rod or connection rod is in contact with the surface of the bearing bracket.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Gangways and passages, namely, raised platforms, between connected railway carriages and compartments (1) Maintenance and repair of gangways and passages, namely, raised platforms between connected railway carriages and compartments
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BEARING BRACKET, ASSEMBLY CONTAINING SUCH A BEARING BRACKET AND SYSTEM CONTAINING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to an assembly with a bearing bracket and a coupler rod or a connection rod (1), whereby the bearing bracket comprises an adapter (4) that is adapted such that the coupler rod (1) or the connection rod can be connected to it, a bracket (20) forming part of a car or being a bracket suitable for being connected to a car of a multi-car vehicle, a joint (6) arranged in such manner that it allows the adapter (4) to swivel relative to the bracket about at least one swivel axis, whereby the coupler rod or the connection rod is attached to the adapter or is formed as one piece with the adapter and whereby the coupler rod or connection rod has at least one surface that extends in a plane that is at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the coupler rod or connection rod wherein a group of parts of the bearing bracket, which include the adapter and the joint, are connected to the bracket by at least one element in such a manner that the group of parts is set free to move relative to the bracket, if a pushing force of a predetermined strength is applied to the coupler rod or connection rod.
The inventions relates to a gangway for connecting a first car with a second car and allowing passage of passengers from the first car to the second car, whereby the gangway has at a first and a second hoop, the first hoop for at least a portion of its circumference having a straight line section, whereby a connection element is connected to the first hoop and to the second hoop, whereby the connection element has an elongated free surface and whereby the elongated free surfaces of the connection element is movable relative to the straight line section of the first hoop.
A mechanical coupling, particularly in a draftgear in rail vehicles, includes a central plate (5) turnably mounted in a coupler head and having a link (7) pivoted in the same, and including a hooking mechanism for detachable hooking up of the central plate and the link in the non coupled position of the coupling, and a releasing device (10) for the automatic detachment of the hooking mechanism upon coupling. The hooking mechanism includes a hooking rod (12) pivotally connected with the central plate, which rod, by a lug (16), clutches a collar (11) arranged in the coupler head and, upon activation of the releasing device, detaches from the collar. A leaf spring (13) is arranged in the coupler head in order to, in abutment against the hooking rod, force the same, under the bias from the spring, to be pressed against the collar in the hooked up and disengaged positions.
b), which is arranged to carry a coupling interface between coupled rail vehicles, which coupler head housing houses mechanical coupling components (8,9) effective for automatic coupling to the corresponding components of a connecting coupling arrangement. The coupler head is characterized in that the coupler head housing has at least one notch (11, 11′) for a predetermined and primarily axial compression thereof with absorption of energy from a deforming compressive force that is applied to the coupler head in the longitudinal direction thereof. The coupler head has preferably at least one notch (11, 11′) for a predetermined folding of the coupler head housing.
B61G 3/16 - Couplings comprising mating parts of similar shape or form which can be coupled without the use of any additional element or elements with coupling heads rigidly connected by rotatable hook plates or discs and balancing links, the coupling members forming a parallelogram, e.g. "Scharfenberg" type
B61G 11/16 - Buffers absorbing shocks by permanent deformation of buffer element
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Couplings for land vehicles, including traction vehicles,
trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives,
intended for transportation and travelling on or below the
ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and
rails; energy absorbers, dampers, namely, shock absorbers,
and buffers for land vehicles, including traction vehicles,
trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives,
intended for transportation and travelling on or below the
ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and
rails; gangways and passages between connected carriages and
compartments; front parts and front modules for land
vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles,
railway carriages and locomotives, intended for
transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on
tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; parts and
components for all the aforesaid goods. Maintenance and repair of land vehicles, including traction
vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and
locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on
or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated
tracks and rails as well as of their parts and components.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Couplings for land vehicles, namely, traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; crash energy absorbers in the nature of vehicle-mounted motor vehicle crash attenuators, dampers, namely, shock absorbers, and buffer shock absorbers for land vehicles, namely, traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; railcar structural parts, namely, gangways and passages for use between connected carriages and compartments of railway cars; land vehicle structural parts, namely, front body panels and front cabs with front hatch mechanisms and structural crash absorbing components for traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails; replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods, namely, mechanical railway couplings and electrical railway couplings, mechanical hatch mechanisms in the nature of hatch boards; railcar replacement structural parts in the nature of railway car center sections, pivot anchors, vertical supports, centering devices for railway couplings, air valves for coupler control and pressure, outer bellows, inner bellows and panel walls, attachment frames, tread plates, floor panels, body panels, protection gaiters in the nature of fitted coupling covers, and vehicle-mounted motor vehicle crash attenuators in the nature of deformation tubes, buffers and anti-climb units Maintenance and repair of land vehicles, including traction vehicles, trailer vehicles, railway carriages and locomotives, intended for transportation and travelling on or below the ground, on tracks and rails and on elevated tracks and rails as well as of their parts and components
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Connector and connection block in a train coupler arranged for connection of a rail vehicles
A connector by which data signals are conducted between data communication networks separately installed in coupled rail vehicles, includes a contact holder arranged to be seated in a train coupler connection block; a metal contact housing arranged for insertion in a forward end of the contact holder, and a metal contact member seated in the contact housing, the contact member extending through the contact housing to a conductor termination seated in a rear end of the contact holder. A connection block in a train coupler, wherein a multiplicity of connectors are arranged in the front of the connection block and adapted for mating with connectors of a corresponding connection block for electrically connecting rail vehicles that are interconnected by the train coupler, and wherein at least some of the connectors are effective for conducting signals at 100 MHz frequency range via electromagnetically shielded contacts, is also described.
The present invention relates to a connector (5) by which data signals are conducted between data communication networks separately installed in coupled rail vehicles. The connector comprises a contact holder (6) arranged to be seated in a train coupler connection block (7); a metal contact housing (20) arranged for insertion in a forward end of the contact holder, and a metal contact member (21) seated in the contact housing, the contact member extending through the contact housing to a conductor termination (22) seated in a rear end of the contact holder. The invention further relates to a connection block in a train coupler, wherein a multiplicity of connectors are arranged in the front of the connection block and adapted for mating with connectors of a corresponding connection block for electrically connecting rail vehicles that are interconnected by the train coupler, and wherein at least some of the connectors are effective for conducting signals at 100 MHz frequency range via electromagnetically shielded contacts according to the invention.
B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
H01R 13/646 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or specially adapted for high-frequency, e.g. structures providing an impedance match or phase match
The invention relates to a mechanism operative for opening and closure of a front hatch which is retractable into the body of a railway vehicle, whereby in a closed position a coupler which is supported from the vehicle's chassis is covered behind the front hatch and which coupler upon opening of the front hatch is uncovered in order to admit coupling to a connecting railway vehicle, said front hatch comprising at least two separable sections (15, 16; 115, 116) that are pivotally supported on a cantilever beam (2; 102) which extends freely from the vehicle's chassis. In a separated mode, the hatch sections are retractable inside the body in a linear motion which is guided along the cantilever beam (2; 102).
