ПРОФИЛЬНЫЙ ШАБЛОН ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ АВТОСЦЕПКИ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНОГО ВАГОНА ПОСЛЕ ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ГОЛОВНОЙ ЧАСТИ АВТОСЦЕПКИ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНОГО ВАГОНА ПОСЛЕ ЕЕ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

1. Профильный шаблон для контроля головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона, включающий: ! цилиндрическую часть, предназначенную для соединения с головной частью автосцепки с возможностью вращения; и ! калибровочную пластину, соединенную с цилиндрической частью, при этом калибровочная пластина включает калибровочный профиль, предназначенный для совмещения с профильной поверхностью верхнего зуба зацепления головной части автосцепки после эксплуатации головной части автосцепки. ! 2. Профильный шаблон для контроля головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором калибровочный профиль содержит первую профильную часть, имеющую первый радиус, превышающий или равный приблизительно 0,623 дюйма и составляющий менее или равный приблизительно 0,627 дюйма. ! 3. Профильный шаблон для контроля головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п. 2, в котором калибровочный профиль содержит вторую профильную часть, имеющую второй радиус, равный приблизительно 2,75 дюйма. ! 4. Профильный шаблон головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.3, в котором калибровочный профиль содержит третью профильную часть, имеющую третий радиус, равный приблизительно одному дюйму. ! 5. Профильный шаблон для контроля головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором профильный шаблон головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона выполнен из стали. ! 6. Профильный шаблон для контроля головной части автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, дополнительно включающий ручку, присоединенную к стороне цилиндрической части для обеспечения работы с шаблоном. ! 7. Профильный шаблон для ко� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2011 107 408 (13) A (51) МПК B61G 7/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (71) Заявитель(и): МакКОНВЕЙ энд ТОРЛЕЙ, ЛЛК (US) (21)(22) Заявка: 2011107408/11, 14.07.2009 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 30.07.2008 US 12/182,859 (72) Автор(ы): САЙЛЕР Кевин С. (US) (85) ...

Verfahren zum Kuppeln von Schienenfahrzeugen

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Kuppeln von Schienenfahrzeugen, wobei mithilfe einer drahtlosen Datenübertragung bereits vor dem mechanischen Kuppelvorgang Daten zwischen den zu kuppelnden Fahrzeugen ausgetauscht werden. Mithilfe dieser Daten wird der Kupplungsvorgang so unterstützt, dass er schneller und sicherer als im Stand der Technik erfolgt.

SCHIENENFAHRZEUG

Kupplungsvorrichtung

Kupplungsvorrichtung umfassend mindestens eine Kupplungseinheit mit Kupplungselementen und eine Einheit zur Bestimmung der Auslenkung der Kupplungselemente, wobei im Falle eines Überschreitens eines vorgegebenen Maximalwerts der Auslenkung der betreffenden mindestens einen Kupplungseinheit ein Entgleissignal generiert wird und/oder die betreffende Kupplung gelöst wird.

Improved Coupling for Vehicles specially applicable for the Connection of Tubs or Trams in Mines.

... 11,506. Davies, D. J., and Roderick, L. May 12. Couplings, non-automatic.-In couplings for mining-trams &c. in which the pin 3 has a pivoted catch 9 adapted to engage under a projection on the shackle 1 to prevent the pin from rising while the trams are running, the inner face of the projection 11 is concentric with the pivot of the catch 9. Stops 8, 13 on the head of the pin limit the movement of the catch. The pin may be of rectangular, oval, or other section.

A coupler

A compact railway couple 30 with a two-stage buffer column 39 mounted to the frame by a gimbal arrangement 31, 38 allowing the buffer column to pivot horizontally and/or vertically. Gimbal frames 33, 34 surround and overlap the buffer column and where there is more than one the cuboidal frames 33, 34 are such that their pivots are orthogonal. The buffer column is a two stage type having a recoverable (elastic) buffer element (53, fig 4) which can attenuate buff and draft forces, and a non-recoverable (plastic) buffer element (51, fig 4) to attenuate buff forces at or exceeding a threshold energy level. The non-recoverable buffer element comprises a hollow tube (47, fig 4) expanded by a tapered wedge (49, fig 4) and surrounds part of the recoverable buffer element (53, fig 4).

A coupler

Attachment of railroad to rigid jaws.

CENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH FOR RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLES

TRANSITION PROTECTION BETWEEN TWO BY AN AUTO MATI CENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH WITH ONE ANOTHER EN BUNDENEN VEHICLES

RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE CLIMBING PROTECTION

COVER OF A CENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH FOR RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLES

Catch for a automatic central buffer clutch, in particular for rail-mounted vehicles

Formwork device

TRANSITION PROTECTION BETWEEN TWO BY AN AUTO MATI CENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH WITH ONE ANOTHER EN BUNDENEN VEHICLES

Separable center position coupling

Coupler, apparatus, system and method for determining whether a train engine is coupled to a rail car

An apparatus coupler, apparatus and method for indicating whether a coupler of a locomotive is in a coupled or uncoupled state is provided. The apparatus comprising: a sensor positioned on a portion of the coupler, wherein the sensor provides a real-time signal indicative of either a coupled or an uncoupled state of a coupler, wherein the signal is transmitted wirelessly by a transmitter in operable communication with the sensor. The method comprising: providing a signal indicative of the presence or proximity of a second coupler to the first coupler, the signal being provided by a sensor configured to provide the signal as the state of the coupler has changed; transmitting the signal wirelessly to a controller; processing the signal with a control algorithm resident upon the controller; and providing visually perceivable indication of the position of the coupler.

Device for confirming the integrity of a coupling of a rail vehicle and associated rail vehicle

The invention relates to a coupling confirmation device for confirming the integrity of a coupling of a railway convoy comprising at least one first car and one second car, the device comprising a communication medium extending between the first car and the second car, a first on board beacon installed aboard one of the cars and connected to the communication medium, a second on board beacon installed aboard the other of the cars and connected to the communication medium. The communication medium is capable of routing a signal that is modulated by predetermined coding data from the second beacon to the first beacon, and of being broken in the event of breaking of a coupling between the two cars. The device is capable of confirming the integrity of a coupling between the cars of the railway convoy if the signal received by the first beacon is identical to the predetermined coding data. Figure 1 116 -' (CS (N Ks NO dl I is iv. "A ...

MOUNTING BRACKET FOR RAILWAY CAR COUPLER

ABSTRACT A mounting bracket for securing telemetry and other equipment on the railway car coupler of the end train includes a split strap secured about the rectangular coupler shaft and tightened by a screw bolt. The bracket has one or more stabilizing flanges in bearing engagement with surfaces of the coupler knuckle, and the equipment is mounted to one of such flanges.

Attelage de wagon de chemin de fer du type à mâchoire rigide

Träger in Verbindung mit einem Gerät zur Signalgabe, zum Einhängen an den bereits im Zughaken rastenden Schäkel eines Schienenfahrzeuges

Selbsttätige Kupplung für Schienenfahrzeuge

Raumschalwerk

Intercommunicating gangway protection between two vehicles which are connected to one another

RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE WITH CENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH.

Einrichtung zum Ver- bzw. Entriegeln einer Kupplung eines Schienenfahrzeugs.

Eine Einrichtung zum Ver- bzw. Entriegeln einer Kupplung eines Schienenfahrzeugs ist in einem Gehäuse (11, 21) eines Kupplungskopfs (10, 20) angeordnet. Diese Einrichtung (30) umfasst ein darin um eine Schwenkachse (A) drehbares Riegelelement (33), eine von diesem in oder aus dem Gehäuse (11, 21) bewegbare Kuppelstange (31, 32) für das Kuppeln mit einem zu koppelnden Kupplungskopf, einen am Riegelelement (33) angelenkten Steuerhebel (35) und ein mit diesem zusammenwirkendes Führungsteil (38). Dieser Steuerhebel (35) und das Führungsteil (38) bilden ein Arretiermittel, welches derart ausgebildet ist, dass es ausser in der gekuppelten Position in jeder gelösten Stellung ein Arretieren des Steuerhebels (35) beim Führungsteil (38) und damit der Einrichtung (30) des jeweiligen Kupplungskopfs bewirkt. Mit ihr kann somit ein sicheres Kuppeln bzw. Entkuppeln bei allen Betriebsszenarien gewährleistet werden.

Anlenkungseinrichtung für eine Kupplung insbesondere eines Schienenfahrzeugs.

Eine Anlenkungseinrichtung für eine Kupplung insbesondere eines Schienenfahrzeugs ist mit einer Zugstange (1), mit mehreren auf dieser zum Dämpfen der entstehenden Zug- und Druckkräfte gelagerten Federelementen (2), mit einer zwischen diesen angeordneten Platte (5) sowie einem am Schienenfahrzeug befestigbaren Stützflansch (3) versehen. Diese die Zugstange (1) lagernde Platte (5) ist am Stützflansch (3) gehalten und sie ist an ihrem Aussenumfang gegenüberliegend mit je einer Tragscheibe (10, 11) in jeweils einer Öffnung (8', 9') des Stützflansches (3) durch nebeneinander angeordnete Überlastelemente (14a, 14b) verbunden. Diese Überlastelemente (14a, 14b) sind bei einer Überbelastung in Druck- oder Zugrichtung der Zugstange (1) abscherbar. Damit ist zwischen dem Stützflansch und der Platte eine sichere Verbindung gebildet, die bei einem Crash bzw. bei einer Überbelastung funktionssicher lösbar ist, jedoch im Normalbetrieb eine einwandfreie Anlenkung sicherstellt.

ATTELAGE DE RACCORDEMENT DESTINE PLUS PARTICULIEREMENT AUX VEHICULES SUR RAILS

L'invention permet de réduire au minimum les déplacements angulaires de l'attelage par rapport au crochet opposé au moment du choc de l'accouplement. A cet effet, il est prévu entre les supports arrière 2 de l'attelage, un appui 11 dans l'évidement arrière 12 duquel se loge avec un léger jeu le bec 8 du crochet de traction 4, de telle sorte qu'au moment du choc, ce bec vient au contact des parois latérales de cet évidement, ce qui assure le redressement relatif des parties de l'accouplement. Ce dispositif est applicable à l'accouplement de deux wagons de chemin de fer. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI) ...

Safety device integral applicable to vehicles with rolling shared.

CONTROLLER FOR DEVICE OF BLOCKING OF MECHANISMS OF LOCKING Of COUPLER OF COACHES OF RAILROAD

Safety device for attachments of cars and coaches of railroads

Device of coupler for coaches of railroad or other vehicles

Single-buffer type automatic coupling - has locking devices breaking at specific points under excessive load

The coupling is particularly for rail vehicles, having components destroyed under excess loades. The locking devices (2, 21) are designed so as always to break at specific points, their section being such as to fail when a maximum tractive effort is exceeded, being typically of box-section with hollowed-out portions and/or anti-friction ribs (6, 61). The failure of the locking devices allows the catches (5, 51) associated with shock absorbers to move towards each other in the directions of arrows (A), with the result that the catches move from their support surfaces. The locking devices may be channel section with cut-outs on their webs.

Monitoring device for centre buffer coupling stabilising link - has template fixed to surface by lugs and formed with extension to amplify deviations

DEVICE Of ANTICHEVAUCHEMENT FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES.

VEHICLE COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

A system includes one or more processors and a communication device onboard a first remote vehicle of a vehicle system that includes a controlling vehicle. The one or more processors are configured to establish a communication link with the controlling vehicle, and, in a first mode of operation, to automatically control movement of the designated remote vehicle responsive to movement-control messages received from the controlling vehicle over the communication link. The one or more processors are also configured, responsive to receipt of a designated suspend message from the controlling vehicle, to switch the designated remote vehicle from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation where movement of the designated remote vehicle is controlled independently of the controlling vehicle while maintaining the communication link. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors configured to be operably disposed onboard a designated remote vehicle of a vehicle system that includes a controlling vehicle; anda communication device configured to be operably disposed onboard the designated remote vehicle;wherein the one or more processors are configured to establish one or more communication links, the one or more processors configured to control movement of the designated remote vehicle in a first mode of operation and responsive to movement-control messages received from the controlling vehicle over the one or more communication links; andwherein the one or more processors are further configured, responsive to receipt of a suspend message from the controlling vehicle, to change the designated remote vehicle from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation where movement of the designated remote vehicle is separately controlled from the controlling vehicle while maintaining the one or more communication links.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured claim 1 , while in the second mode of operation or during ...

Railway car coupler reconditioning contour gauge

A railway car coupler head contour gauge includes a cylindrical portion configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. A gauging blade is coupled to the cylindrical portion. The gauging blade includes a gauging contour that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug of the coupler head after operational use of the coupler head.

CAR-COUPLING.

COMPENSATING EMERGENCY-KNUCKLE.

Monitoring system for rail-bound vehicles

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Überwachungssystem für schienenfahrzeuggebundene Einrichtungen, umfassend eine Überwachungseinrichtung mit mindestens einer Einrichtung zur Erfassung von Istwerten zumindest einer Größe aus der nachfolgend genannten Gruppe - eine, einen Zustand der schienenfahrzeuggebundenen Einrichtung wenigstens mittelbar beschreibenden Größe - eine, eine Betriebsweise der schienenfahrzeuggebundenen Einrichtung wenigstens mittelbar beschreibenden Größe und mit einer Prozess- und/oder Speichereinheit zum Speichern der vorgenannten Größen und mindestens einen Ausgang zur Kopplung mit einer Ausleseeinrichtung. Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zumindest eine Einrichtung zur Erfassung, die Prozess- und/oder Speichereinheit und der Ausgang in einem Gehäuse der Überwachungseinrichtung angeordnet sind und das Gehäuse über eine Anschlusseinrichtung mit der schienenfahrzeuggebundenen Einrichtung elektronisch und mechanisch gekoppelt ist. Das erfindungsgemäße Überwachungssystem ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ, СЦЕПЛЕН ЛИ ЛОКОМОТИВ ИЛИ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНАЯ ТЯГОВАЯ УСТАНОВКА С ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНЫМ ВАГОНОМ ИЛИ ДРУГОЙ ТЯГОВОЙ УСТАНОВКОЙ

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to couplers of railway vehicles. Proposed device comprises transducer arranged on coupler to generate signals in real time to indicate coupled or uncoupled state of said coupler. Note here that said signal is transmitted via wireless data transfer channel with the help of transmitter connected to operate with aforesaid transducer. Proposed method allows generating aforesaid signal, transmitting it via wireless data transfer channel into controller, processing said signal by control algorithm built in said controller and visualise coupler operating state. EFFECT: efficient operation of shunting depot. 27 cl, 16 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 417 912 (13) C2 (51) МПК B61L 15/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2008130368/11, 21.12.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.12.2006 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.01.2010 Бюл. № 3 (45) Опубликовано: 10.05.2011 Бюл. № 13 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE 3112322 A1, 07.10.1982. SU 901124 A1, 30.01.1982. SU 1758434 A, 30.08.1992. US 4838173 A, 13.06.1989. RU 2120876 C1, 27.10.1998. SU 1794734 A1, 15.02.1993. 2 4 1 7 9 1 2 R U (86) Заявка PCT: US 2006/048938 (21.12.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 23.07.2008 (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2007/075971 (05.07.2007) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. А.В.Мицу, рег.№ 364 (54) СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ, СЦЕПЛЕН ЛИ ЛОКОМОТИВ ИЛИ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНАЯ ТЯГОВАЯ УСТАНОВКА С ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНЫМ ВАГОНОМ ИЛИ ДРУГОЙ ТЯГОВОЙ УСТАНОВКОЙ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к сцепным устройствам железнодорожного транспорта. Устройство содержит датчик, расположенный на участке сцепки, который обеспечивает сигналы в режиме реального времени, обозначающие либо сцепленное, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЙ ПРОВЕРКИ СЦЕПЛЕНИЯ ВАГОНОВ ПОЕЗДА

FIELD: railway transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the devices of automatic monitoring of the carriage of the train in particular, to the devices monitoring the coupling of the carriages. Devices consists of the train's carriage detector to identify speed and location of the railway train carriage real time, detector of locomotive to detect the speed and location of the train's locomotive real time, data processing block to identify the coupling of the railway carriage and locomotive comparing the speed or location values received from the detector of the railway carriage and locomotive's detector. It also includes the output unit providing the signal receipt from the data processing block and delivering the message as to the release of the railway carriage. The group of inventions helps to define the difference between the speed values of locomotive and the railway carriage, or the change of the length of the train when the train is on the run which helps to identify if the train is released. EFFECT: invention provides for the improvement of the accuracy of the condition of the train carriage and locomotive coupling. 12 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 372 233 (13) C2 (51) МПК B61L 1/16 (2006.01) B61K 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2007111724/11, 26.08.2005 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.08.2005 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ШАЛОМ ЭНДЖИНИРИНГ КО., ЛТД. (KR), КИМ Бонг-Тэк (KR) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.10.2008 2 3 7 2 2 3 3 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2009 Бюл. № 31 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2106994 C1, 20.03.1998. RU 2002126303 A, 27.04.2004. JP 2004-168216 A, 17.06.2004. JP 2001-56234 A, 27.02.2001. US 6421584 B2, 16.07.2002. US 6704626 В1, 09.03.2004. 2 3 7 2 2 3 3 R U (86) Заявка PCT: KR 2005/002821 (26.08.2005) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ, СЦЕПЛЕН ЛИ ЛОКОМОТИВ ИЛИ ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНАЯ ТЯГОВАЯ УСТАНОВКА С ЖЕЛЕЗНОДОРОЖНЫМ ВАГОНОМ ИЛИ ДРУГОЙ ТЯГОВОЙ УСТАНОВКОЙ

... 1. Устройство для обозначения находится ли первая сцепка локомотива в сцепленном или расцепленном состоянии, содержащее: ! датчик, установленный на участке сцепки, при этом датчик обеспечивает сигнал в режиме реального времени, обозначающий либо сцепленное состояние, либо расцепленное состояние, причем сцепленное или расцепленное состояние обозначает наличие в непосредственной близости или присутствие участка второй сцепки в пределах зоны приема первой сцепки, при этом сигнал передается по беспроводному каналу передачи данных с помощью передатчика, функционально соединенного с датчиком. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором датчик представляет собой индуктивный бесконтактный датчик, выполненный с возможностью определения присутствия второй сцепки, в непосредственной близости к горловине первой сцепки. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, в котором датчик представляет собой пару индуктивных бесконтактных датчиков, расположенных на кулаке автосцепки первой сцепки, при этом первый датчик из пары индуктивных ...

Elektrokontaktkupplung und Mittelpufferkupplung für ein Schienenfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Elektrokontaktkupplung (1) für eine automatische Mittelpufferkupplung (2) eines Schienenfahrzeugs, mit einem Kupplungsgehäuse (10), in welchem eine Schnittstelleneinheit (12) mit einer Mehrzahl von Anschlusselementen (14) angeordnet ist, einer Schutzklappe (16) zum Abdecken eines Zugangs (18) zu den Anschlusselementen (14) der Schnittstelleneinheit (12), und einer mit der Schutzklappe (16) verbundenen Betätigungseinrichtung (20a, 20b) zum Verfahren der Schutzklappe (16) zwischen einer ersten Stellung (P1), in der die Schutzklappe (16) den Zugang abdeckt, und einer zweiten Stellung (P2), in der die Schutzklappe (16) den Zugang (18) freigibt, wobei eine stirnseitige Oberfläche (16a) der Schutzklappe (16) eine zumindest teilflächig aufgebrachte Spritz-Elastomer-Beschichtung (16b) aufweist. Die Erfindung betrifft des Weiteren eine Mittelpufferkupplung (2) für ein Schienenfahrzeug.

Raumschalwerk

SCHNELL-LOESEVORRICHTUNG FUER KURZKUPPLUNGEN

Linienfahrtkupplung.

Vehicle coupling control system, vehicle coupling control method, and vehicle control system fault detection device

There is a collision risk when coupling trains, so that great care must be taken from a safety standpoint. From a standpoint of ensuring safety, trains are coupled by operator's train operation and visual confirmation. However, this method requires time for the coupling, causing a reduction in train density relating to transportation capability. As an alternative to this method, a vehicle control method uses an inter-vehicle distance measuring device such as a radar, which makes it possible to improve the efficiency of coupling work. The device, however, may experience a decrease in reliability due to disturbance factors in an external environment. A railway vehicle control method for coupling a preceding vehicle and a following vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in that, between trains having a tachometer generator, a fault detection device, and a radar, a zone is set where radar single failure detection and integrity check are performed using the tachometer generator ...

Improvements in Shackles for Colliery Trams and the like.

... 19,104. Evans, A. C. Aug. 26. Couplings, non-auto matic.-In a D-shackle for colliery trams, th pin b is formed with an oblique hole d extend ing from its head to beneath the eye of the upper limb of the D and a pin f loosely fitting in the hole normally protrudes beneath the edge of the shackle eye and so prevents the pin b from being jerked upwardly. The pin f is formed with an eye f' through which and through an elongated hole b<2> in the head of the pin b passes a lifting- ring g. To prevent the link c from pushing the pin f upwardly, a boss or ring e is formed on the upper limb of the shackle.

Improvements in and relating to Car Chains.

26,945. McDonald, J. Jan. 18, [Convention date]. Couplings, non-automatic.-A car-coupling chain is provided with a link 3 near one of its ends which is adapted to receive the coupling-pin of a draw - head. The opposite ends of the side bars of the link are widened as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and the outer end bar is formed with recesses 4 acting as seats for the adjacent links of the chain. The longer part of the chain can be passed round a member of the running gear of a disabled car and engaged in a hook on the end of the shorter part.

Überwachung von Koppelelementen eines Fahrzeugs

The invention relates to a method for monitoring coupling elements (1) of a vehicle (7), according to which at least one representative direction of relative movement (2) is determined for a coupling element (1) to be monitored and relative movements in the representative direction (2) of movement of the coupling element (1) to be monitored are measured and stored. The stored relative movements are then evaluated. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method according to the invention. Coupling elements (1) can thus be monitored and their suitability for use in a vehicle (7) can be determined.

SCHIENENFAHRZEUG-KLETTERSCHUTZ

UEBERGANGSSCHUTZ ZWISCHEN ZWEI DURCH EINE AUTO- MATISCHE MITTELPUFFERKUPPLUNG MITEINANDER VER- BUNDENEN FAHRZEUGEN

VORRICHTUNG ZUR AUFNAHME UEBERGROSSER STOESSE AUF EIN SCHIENENFAHRZEUG

COUPLING ROD FOR THE UBERTRAGEN OF COURSE AND STOSSKRAFTEN

SCHALTANORDNUNG FOR SAFETY SWITCHING SYSTEMS OF THE KUPPLUNGSELETRIK IN PARTICULAR AUTO OF MATI CLUTCHES

RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE CLIMBING PROTECTION

DEVICE FOR THE ADMISSION OF EXTRA LARGE IMPACTS ON A RAIL-MOUNTED VEHICLE

Railway car coupler reconditioning contour gauge

Railway car coupler head contour gauge and method

A railway car coupler head contour gauge (60) includes a cylindrical portion (70) configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. The railway car coupler head contour gauge also includes a pulling lug gauging portion, and a contoured gauging surface (68) that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug (30) of the coupler head during gauging. The coupler head contour gauge may also include a convex portion (65) configured to align with a buffing shoulder (22) of the coupler head.

Rail vehicle and coupling box thereof

A coupling box of a rail vehicle, comprising a fixed portion (2) fixedly mounted on a vehicle body (1) and a movable portion (3) connecting to a coupler and draft gear; the movable portion (3) is connected to an inner end of the fixed portion (2) by means of a constant-force connecting member, the constant-force connecting member is broken when the coupler and draft gear pushes the movable portion (3) to move inwardly at the time of a collision, so that the movable portion (3) and the fixed portion (2) are able to be separated from each other.

COUPLING SHOCK RESISTANT (CSR) COUPLER

A shock resistant vehicular coupler comprising a hollow draft gear tube having an inside surface. A coupler head having a hollow flexible shank with a distant end thereof provided for extending into one end of the draft gear tube. The wall of the flexible shank is longitudinally slotted in a manner that allows the distant end thereof to engage the inside surface of the draft gear tube. Radially directed shear bolts are threaded through the draft gear tube and into the distant end of the flexible shank in a manner that secures the distant end against the inside surface of the draft gear tube.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BRAKING DEVICE AND BRAKING CONTROL DEVICE

Provided is a method for controlling a braking device which controls braking force for towed vehicles (2a-2c), in a combination vehicle which includes: a towing vehicle (1); and a plurality of towed vehicles (2a-2c) towed by the towing vehicle (1), and in which coupling between the towing vehicle (1) and the towed vehicle (2a) and coupling between the towed vehicles (2a-2c) are performed by couplers (4a-4c). In the method for controlling the braking device, braking force is imparted to the plurality of towed vehicles (2a-2c) towed by the towing vehicle (1) in order starting from the towed vehicle located on the rear side.

FATIGUE-RESISTANT EMERGENCY RELEASE DEVICE FOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE COUPLER

A release device for a draft gear assembly comprises a draft gear housing for slidably supporting a yoke shaft and capturing a cushion unit associated with the yoke shaft between buff and draft stops. The buff stop comprises a release ring within the interior of the draft gear housing being radially divided into two or more sections. A plurality of release bolts designed to shear under emergency buffing forces extend through the draft gear housing and into the sections of the release ring to draw the sections radially outward to the interior surface of the draft gear housing eliminating gaps and minimizing flexing of the release bolts.

COUPLER, APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A TRAIN ENGINE IS COUPLED TO A RAIL CAR

COUPLER WITH EXTENDED EMERGENCY RELEASE AND TOWING FEATURE

A vehicular coupler comprises a head for coupling to an opposed, generally identical coupling head of a vehicle for mechanically connecting two vehicles together. Such coupler includes a beam member for connecting to the underside of one of such vehicles. A housing is slideably connected to the beam member and a cushioning device is connected to the coupling head. The coupling head has a rearward extension located in the housing. Primary shear bolts or pins extend through walls of the housing and into the rearward extension of the cushioning device. Secondary shear bolts or pins extend through the beam member and into the housing. Retaining bolts are secured to the housing and have upper portions located above an upper surface of the housing. A longitudinal relief area is provided in the beam member, with the upper portions of the retaining bolts being located in the relief area. The relief area terminates at a predetermined location in the beam member to provide a ledge for engagement ...

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED HOOK COUPLER WITH MANUAL OVERRIDE

An electrically operated hook-type coupler for attachment to an end of a railway transit vehicle for joining adjacent ends of a pair of such railway transit vehicles, in which a gathering core is provided at the forward end of a coupler head, with a hook member pivotally mounted within the gathering core, and being pivotal between a latch position and an unlatch position for engaging and disengaging a comparable hook member, and further including a spring to bias the hook member to the latch position. A driving device is also included within the gathering core for forcibly pivoting the hook member to the unlatch position to uncouple the hook member from any other hook member, while an electrically operated actuator is provided outside of the gathering core, which in response to appropriate signal, will activate the driving device to disengage the hook member. A lever arm is also provided to permit manual operation of the driving device to disengage the hook member. Manual operation does ...

The railway coupler body reference characteristic and corresponding to the center of the gauge

本发明提供一种用于轨道车厢耦合器的耦合器主体，所述耦合器主体包括至少一个不会在耦合器使用期间磨损的中心基准特征。

Bolt with blocking for the operations of sorting of the coaches

ATTACHMENT OF CONNECTION INTENDS MORE PARTICULARLY FOR THE VEHICLES ON RAILS

Bolt for couplings of trucks

Auxiliary attachment for cars of railroads

Système de fermeture ou d'accouplement comportant un interrupteur de sûreté, pour véhicules ferroviaires

Ce système comporte une fiche à ressort 18 pour verrouiller un écrou 16 d'un attelage 11. La fiche à ressort 18 est reliée en même temps à un levier de commande 22 d'un interrupteur de sûreté 23. Quand la fiche est tirée en arrière à sa position de déverrouillage, l'interrupteur de sûreté 23 est ouvert, ce qui coupe la tension sur la barre omnibus du véhicule ferroviaire. La fiche 18 est conformée en outre pour constituer un élément d'arrêt définissant la position de déverrouillage et, en combinaison avec une butée de fin de course 27, la position de verrouillage de l'attelage. L'invention est notamment applicable aux attelages serrés à détachement rapide.

aUTOMATIC ONEcENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH, pREFERABLY ON RAIL ROLLING STOCK

SYSTEM OF CLOSING OR COUPLING COMPRISING a SWITCH OF SAFETY, FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES

aUTOMATIC ONEcENTRAL BUFFER CLUTCH, pREFERABLY ON RAIL ROLLING STOCK

FATIGUE-RESISTANT EMERGENCY RELEASE DEVICE FOR RAIL TRANSIT VEHICLE COUPLER

A release device for a draft gear assembly comprises a draft gear housing for slidably supporting a yoke shaft and capturing a cushion unit associated with the yoke shaft between buff and draft stops. The buff stop comprises a release ring within the interior of the draft gear housing being radially divided into two or more sections. A plurality of release bolts designed to shear under emergency buffing forces extend through the draft gear housing and into the sections of the release ring to draw the sections radially outward to the interior surface of the draft gear housing eliminating gaps and minimizing flexing of the release bolts.

CENTRAL DATUM FEATURE ON RAILROAD COUPLER BODY AND CORRESPONDING GAUGES

A coupler body for a railcar coupler, said coupler body comprising at least one central datum feature that does not wear during coupler use.

Fatigue-resistant emergency release device for rail transit vehicle coupler

A release device for a draft gear assembly comprises a draft gear housing for slidably supporting a yoke shaft and capturing a cushion unit associated with the yoke shaft between buff and draft stops. The buff stop comprises a release ring within the interior of the draft gear housing being radially divided into two or more sections. A plurality of release bolts designed to shear under emergency buffing forces extend through the draft gear housing and into the sections of the release ring to draw the sections radially outward to the interior surface of the draft gear housing eliminating gaps and minimizing flexing of the release bolts.

Impact resistant end of train device

An end of train device includes an enclosure having an exterior and a hollow interior housing a plurality of components; and a protective arrangement disposed within the hollow interior of the enclosure and fitted at least partially around at least one component housed within the hollow interior. The protective arrangement defines at least one compartment for the at least one component of the plurality components. The protective arrangement at least partially supports and isolates the at least one component from the enclosure. The device also includes an impact resistant handle disposed on the exterior of the enclosure. The handle is configured to absorb impacts without causing substantial deformation to the enclosure.

EMERGENCY CAR-COUPLING.

Coupling shock resistant (CSR) coupler

A shock resistant vehicular coupler comprising a hollow draft gear tube (14) having an inside surface. A coupler head (10) having a hollow flexible shank (12) with a distant end thereof provided for extending into one end of the draft gear tube (14). The wall of the flexible shank (12) is longitudinally slotted in a manner that allows the distant end thereof to engage the inside surface of the draft gear tube (14). Radially directed shear bolts (22) are threaded through the draft gear tube (14) and into the distant end of the flexible shank (12) in a manner that secures the distant end against the inside surface of the draft gear tube (14).

КОМПАКТНЫЙ БУФЕР С ЗАЩИТОЙ ОТ ПЕРЕГРУЗКИ

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: device comprises a buffer attached to coupling, support (1) attached to car body, and rotary shaft (2), connecting buffer to support. Buffer comprises a resilient element (4), housing (3) of buffer accommodating resilient member (4) and protective cover (5) for sensing impact force at rear end of buffer housing. Protective cover and housing are connected by buffer device (6) for protection against overload. EFFECT: invention ensures combination of protection device against overload and buffer coupling by using method, wherein there is break of connection between buffer housing and flexible element. 5 cl, 5 dwg

УСТРОЙСТВО АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОЙ ПРОВЕРКИ СЦЕПЛЕНИЯ ВАГОНОВ ПОЕЗДА

Separator device for coupling hooks of railways etc.

The device incorporates a sleeve (14), which has opposed or parallel external and internal threads of different pitch. The inner thread (16) meshes with the outer thread of an anchor shaft (13) for the part to be released. The outer thread (15) meshes with the inner thread of a traction tube (12), located on the fixed section.The anchor shaft is connected to a coupling or a draw hook. The device may have threads of different lengths. When the parts are screwed together, the anchor shaft forms a positive bearing (21) for the tow hook (11). The sleeve has a conventional collar (19) with safety peg (20).

Foerderwagenkupplung

Method for detection of coupling condition of railway connector, involves detecting measuring value by tilt sensor provided at coupling elements of railway connector

The method involves detecting measuring value by a tilt sensor (14) provided at coupling elements of a railway connector (10). The measuring value indicates the vertical adjustment of the coupling element. The coupling condition of the railway connector is detected from the measuring value. An independent claim is included for a railway connector, which has vertically moving coupling elements.

Integrierte Sicherheitsvorrichtung für Fahrzeuge mit gemeinsam genutztem Radsatz

Fahrzeugkupplung der Willison-Art

Improvements in and relating to shackles for colliery, shipping and like purposes

250,663. Rees, S. Jan. 15, 1925. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Couplings, non-automatic.-A D-shackle for colliery &c. purposes comprises a housing for one or more bolt members 18, each associated with a spring 18<a> tending to retain the bolts within the housing, and wedging means 20 for projecting each bolt from the pin on rotation of the link 16, the springs effecting the retraction of the bolts 18 on reverse rotation of the link. The pivotal bar 14 of the link 16 passes through the hollow head of the pin and carries a cam 15 which moves the cone 20 longitudinally on rotation of the link to shoot the bolts 18 into a. recess 21 in the shackle. Opposite corners of the cam may be rounded to permit the link passing its dead-centre in the locking position, or a spring-pressed plunger may contact with the cam to retain it in the locked position.

Vehicle merging control system and vehicle merging control method, and failure detection device for vehicle control system

An improved draw bar hook or safety coupling

... 246,269. Franks, T. Dec. 1, 1924. Safety hooks.-A drawbar hook or coupling for use with railway vehicles to prevent accidental uncoupling on inclines &c., comprises a hook member 1 having laterally projecting pins 2 with flat sidefaces disposed at right angles to the shank of the hook. A keeper 3 surrounding the hook member is provided with keyhole slots in which the pins 2 are accommodated, the arrangement being such that the keeper can only be turned to open the hook, when it is lifted so that the pins 2 are in the circular portion 6 of the slot. The keeper 3 is subsequently retained in the locked position by gravity. The hook may be integral with the draw-bar or secured thereto by riveting &c., and is disposed horizontally. The pins 2 may be on the keeper engaging a reversed slot in the hook member.

Railway car coupler and coupler operating mechanism

... 877,655. Operating mechanisms for automatic couplings. NATIONAL MALLEABLE & STEEL CASTINGS CO. June 8, 1959 [June 9, 1958], No. 19484/59. Class 103(5). An automatic railway vehicle coupler if pulled out during operation may be prevented from dropping to the track by the mating coupler which is retained locked thereto by the non operation of a rotor shaft member controlling the lock In the pulled out position, Fig. 2, the upper surface 24a, Figs. 7 and 8 of the rotor 16 is engaged by the J hook 14 of the uncoupling rod 5, but as this surface is below or level with the rotary axis of the shank 18 then the rotor cannot be turned to unlock the couplers by the eccentric forces exerted in the Fig. 2 position. The eye 20 of the rotor is provided with a relatively weak wall section 30 so that continued movement of a pulled out coupler will cause the J hook 14 to break through the wall 30 and render the rotor unsuitable for re-use. The pulled out coupler will then remain locked to and be carried ...

Improvements in shackles and the like

... 144,530. Knoyle, T. Sept. 24, 1919. Couplings, non-automatic.-In D-shackles for coupling colliery trams, &c., wherein a rib b on the pin a must be passed through a keyway f in the upper limb c of the shackle when inserting the pin, the rib enabling the link or plate to which the shackle is coupled to rotate the pin and thereby to lock it in position, a stop j is provided on the shackle to engage a corresponding stop i on the pin to position the pin for ready withdrawal. The limb of the shackle is reinforced by a web k.

Railroad coupler mount

An improved railroad coupler mount for attaching equipment, such as an end-of-train device (EOT), marker light, test gear, etc., to a railroad coupler. The mount is comprised of a pivoting lever with brace (a V- or U-shaped notch) that grips the rib between vertically spaced coupler coring holes and a lever tip that contacts the inner wall of the coupler top coring hole, a pad that bears against the exterior face of the coupler guard arm side and a mechanism that forcibly pivots the lever tip towards the pad on an axis roughly parallel to the coupler axis.

SHOCK-ABSORBING COUPLER HEAD FOR A COUPLING ARRANGEMENT

A coupler head for a coupling arrangement is shown, which coupler head includes a coupler head housing () extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end (), attachable to a drawbar, to a second end (), which is arranged to carry a coupling interface between coupled rail vehicles, which coupler head housing houses mechanical coupling components () 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 (′) 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 (′) for a predetermined folding of the coupler head housing. 1111112. Coupler head for a coupling arrangement , which coupler head comprises a coupler head housing extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end , attachable to a drawbar , to a second end , which is arranged to carry a coupling interface between coupled rail vehicles , which coupler head housing houses mechanical coupling components effective for automatic coupling to the corresponding components of a connecting coupling arrangement , characterized in that the coupler head housing is made with a notch (; ′; ) 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.21111. Coupler head according to claim 1 , which coupler head has at least one notch (; ′) for a predetermined folding of the coupler head housing.311111810. Coupler head according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one deformation notch (; ′) defines a primary deformation zone (D) situated behind the bearing of the mechanical coupling components (-) in the coupler head housing.4122810. Coupler head according ...

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

A system includes a bearing bracket, for connecting a coupler rod or a connection rod to a car, and a coupler rod or a connection rod connected to the bearing bracket. The bearing bracket has an adapter and a joint that allows the adapter to swivel relative to the bracket. The rod has a stabilizing element having a surface that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod and is spaced apart from a surface of the bearing bracket. Upon application of a force of a predetermined first strength in one direction, the adapter moves relative to the bracket in the one direction until the surface of the stabilizing element contacts the surface of the bearing bracket. Upon application of a force of a second strength to the rod, the stabilizing element detaches from the rod, so that the rod can move relative to the stabilizing element.

RAILROAD CAR HAVING MULTIPLE PENETRATION RESISTANT AND PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES

A railroad car including a plurality of penetration resistant and protective structures including a penetration resistant and protective underframe, penetration resistant and protective first end, second end, and center bulkheads, penetration resistant and protective first, second, third, and fourth side walls, and protective first and second roof hatches, all configured to protect internal cylinder assemblies, the pipes that communicate the gas from the cylinders of the cylinder assemblies, and the safety critical valves, regulators, and other equipment connected to such cylinders and pipes of the railroad car in an accident (such as a derailment, crash and/or roll-over). 1. (canceled)2: A railroad car comprising:a first truck;a second truck;a underframe supported by the first truck and the second truck;a first end bulkhead connected to the underframe, the first end bulkhead including a first cylinder rack receiver;a second bulkhead connected to the underframe, the second end bulkhead including a second cylinder rack receiver;a center bulkhead connected to the underframe, the center bulkhead including a third cylinder rack receiver and a fourth cylinder rack receiver;a first cylinder assembly connected to the first end bulkhead and to the center bulkhead, the first cylinder assembly including a plurality of elongated first cylinders, a first cylinder holder rack received by the first cylinder rack receiver, a second cylinder holder rack received by the third cylinder rack receiver, and a plurality of spaced apart first cylinder force spreaders, each first cylinder force spreader positioned between two of the first cylinders; anda second cylinder assembly connected to the second end bulkhead and to the center bulkhead, the second cylinder assembly including a plurality of elongated second cylinders, a third cylinder holder rack received by the second cylinder rack receiver, a fourth cylinder holder rack received by the fourth cylinder rack receiver, and a plurality ...

SNOW PROTECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A COUPLING REGION OF A RAIL VEHICLE

A snow protection assembly is provided for a coupling region of a rail vehicle. The rail vehicle has, on an end face, a recess which protects against snow, in which recess a coupling of the rail vehicle is arranged. A fixed housing partially extends around the recess. The housing has an opening in the direction of travel of the rail vehicle, from which opening the coupling partially protrudes to enable a process of coupling to an additional rail vehicle. The opening of the fixed housing is peripherally fixedly connected to a first sealing element. A second sealing element is rotatably connected to the coupling, and the second sealing element partially extends around the coupling. The two sealing elements partially overlap in the region of the opening. The two sealing elements are coupled to one another by pressure to protect the opening against the ingress of snow.

DEVICE FOR HORIZONTAL, CENTERING RESTORATION OF A COUPLING SHAFT

The invention relates to a device () for the horizontal re-centering of a coupling shaft, particularly a central buffer coupling of a track-guided vehicle, wherein the device () comprises a first rotating body () and a second rotating body () which is rotatable relative to the first rotating body (), wherein the device () is designed to produce the force necessary to generate a restoring torque acting on the coupling shaft by the rotating of the two rotating bodies () relative to each other. 111343134. A device () for the horizontal re-centering of a coupling shaft , particularly a central buffer coupling of a track-guided vehicle , wherein the device () comprises a first rotating body () and a second rotating body () which is rotatable relative to the first rotating body () , wherein the device () is designed to produce the force necessary to generate a restoring torque acting on the coupling shaft by the rotating of the two rotating bodies ( , ) relative to each other.21. The device () according to claim 1 ,{'b': 3', '4', '2', '2, 'wherein the first and second rotating body (, ) are components of a thrust bearing device (), and wherein the thrust bearing device () is designed to generate a torque to act on the coupling shaft at least when needed.'}31. The device () according to claim 2 ,{'b': 2', '11, 'wherein the thrust bearing device () is designed to support the coupling shaft such that it is horizontally pivotable relative to a supporting structure ().'}41. The device () according to one of to claim 2 ,{'b': '1', 'wherein the device () is designed to generate a torque acting on the coupling shaft at least when the coupling shaft is horizontally deflected relative to a fixed or definable center position.'}51. The device () according to one of to claim 2 ,{'b': 3', '4', '3', '4', '1', '6', '6', '3', '3', '4', '3', '4', '6, 'wherein at least parts of the first and second rotating body (, ) are of circular cylindrical configuration and coaxially arranged with one ...

Coupler device for a coupling, in particular of a rail vehicle

Coupler device for a coupling, in particular of a rail vehicle, is provided with a drawbar with spring elements mounted thereon in order to dampen the tension and pressure forces incurred, with a plate arranged between these, and a support flange secured to the rail vehicle. The plate bears the drawbar and is held on the support flange and connected at its outer circumference in each case with a carrier disk, each in an opening of the support flange, by overload elements arranged adjacent to one another. The overload elements are sheared off in the event of an overload in the pressure or tension direction of the drawbar. Accordingly, a secure connection is formed between the support flange and the plate, which, in the event of a crash or an overload, can be detached in a functionally reliable manner, but which in normal operation ensures a perfect coupling linkage.

Railcar Coupling Aid and Method of Using the Same

A railcar coupling aid is provided to link a sequentially aligned pair of railcars having unactuated couplers so that such couplers may become engaged on a portion of rail more conducive to their actuation or so that such couplers may be serviced at a more convenient location along the rail. It may comprise a first and second length of rugged and flexible material spaced apart by a first and second crossed portion of such material. The crossed portions define a space configured to receive both of a pair of opposing coupler draw heads therethrough. When the net is draped over the opposing draw heads, each of the first and second lengths may be secured to themselves around one each of the coupler's draw shafts. Thus, each railcar may be at least temporarily linked to one another in a manner that avoids risking injury to railworker limbs. 1. A railcar coupling aid , comprising:a first and a second length of rugged and flexible material spaced apart by a first and second crossed portion of rugged and flexible material, each crossed portion securely attached to said first and second lengths; andmeans for releasably securing each of the first and second lengths to themselves respectively;wherein the first and second crossed portions define a space sized to receive both of a pair of opposing draw heads comprising a railcar coupler therethrough.2. The railcar coupling aid of claim 1 , wherein the rugged and flexible material is selected from woven para aramid fibers claim 1 , high modulus polyetherlyne claim 1 , and industrial polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , rayon claim 1 , and polypropylene yarns.3. The railcar coupling aid of claim 1 , wherein the means for releasably securing each of the first and second lengths to themselves comprise hook and loop fasteners.4. The railcar coupling aid of claim 3 , wherein the loop fasteners are secured to one side of each length and the hook fasteners are secured to an opposite side of each length such that the hook and loop ...

Method and system for rail vehicle coupling determination

A system and method for identifying at least two transport units in coupled relationship forming a consist including determining via the presence of an electrical signal whether one end of a coupling unit at an end of a first transport unit is coupled to a second end of said coupling unit at an end of a second transport unit; determining by computer executable instructions executed by a computer processor a transport unit in closest proximity to said first transport unit; upon a condition in which said one end of said coupling unit is determined to be coupled to a second end of said coupling unit, identifying by said computer processor said second transport unit as said transport unit in closest proximity to said first transport unit.

MONITORING OF A HORIZONTAL DAMPING ELEMENT FOR A RAIL VEHICLE

A damping element for a rail vehicle including a first section for fastening to a rail vehicle and a second section for introducing a force acting horizontally upon the rail vehicle. A monitoring system for the dampening element including a sensor attached to the dampening element for sensing a change in a distance between the first section and the second section, a data memory, a processing unit designed to determine information regarding the change in the distance and to store said information in the data memory and a local energy supply device for the autonomous supply of the processing unit. 1. A monitoring system for a damping element on a rail vehicle , the damping element including a first section mounted on the rail vehicle and a second section for introducing a force acting horizontally upon the rail vehicle , the monitoring system comprising:a sensor mounted on the damping element for sensing a change in a section distance between the first section and the second section;a data memory;a processing unit configured to determine information regarding the change in the section distance and to store the information in the data memory; anda local energy supply device for an autonomous supply of energy for the processing unit.2. The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the local energy supply device includes a generator for the supply of electrical energy based on a relative movement of the first section and the second section.3. The monitoring system according to claim 2 , wherein the generator is configured for inductive conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy and includes a coil that is configured for installation on the first section and at least one magnet that is arranged for installation on the second section.4. The monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured for determination of a magnetic field and for installation on the first section claim 1 , and includes a magnet configured for installation on ...

Train Coupler Structural Health Monitoring System

The present invention discloses a train coupler structural health monitoring system. The system includes one or more sensors mounted to or integrated with the train coupler, a data acquisition unit for receiving signal or data from the sensors, and a processing unit for determining the train coupler's structural health based on the received signal or data. Inspections via the system can be performed in real time continuously or periodically while a train is in service. It can also be performed offline while a train is not in service. Inspection method can be either passive, where sensors collect signals without generating excitation signals to the structure, or active, where some sensors are used as actuators to actively send excitation signals to the structure and other sensors or the actuators themselves collect the structural response signals. The data acquisition unit receives signals or data from sensors. The processing unit processes sensor data acquired by the data acquisition unit and determines if there are structural changes or damages.

RAILROAD CAR HAVING MULTIPLE PENETRATION RESISTANT AND PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES

A railroad car including a plurality of penetration resistant and protective structures including a penetration resistant and protective underframe, penetration resistant and protective first end, second end, and center bulkheads, penetration resistant and protective first, second, third, and fourth side walls, and protective first and second roof hatches, all configured to protect internal cylinder assemblies, the pipes that communicate the gas from the cylinders of the cylinder assemblies, and the safety critical valves, regulators, and other equipment connected to such cylinders and pipes of the railroad car in an accident (such as a derailment, crash and/or roll-over). 1. A railroad car comprising:a first truck;a second truck; andan underframe supported by the first truck and the second truck, the underframe including a penetration resistant bottom wall, a penetration resistant first side wall connected to the bottom wall, and a penetration resistant second side wall connected to the bottom wall.2. The railroad car of claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall includes at least one I-beam.3. The railroad car of claim 1 , wherein the first side wall includes at least one bumper and at least one stiffener.4. The railroad car of claim 3 , wherein the second side wall includes at least one bumper and at least one stiffener.5. The railroad car of claim 1 , wherein the underframe includes a first end section including a first anti-climber and a second end section including a second anti-climber.6. The railroad car of claim 1 , wherein the underframe includes a first end section including a first deflector and a second end section including a second deflector.7. A railroad car comprising:a first truck;a second truck;an underframe supported by the first truck and the second truck;at least two spaced apart penetration resistant bulkheads connected to the underframe; anda cylinder assembly connected to each of the bulkheads.8. The railroad car of claim 7 , wherein the bulkheads ...

Impact Resistant End of Train Device

An end of train device includes an enclosure having an exterior and a hollow interior housing a plurality of components; and a protective arrangement disposed within the hollow interior of the enclosure and fitted at least partially around at least one component housed within the hollow interior. The protective arrangement defines at least one compartment for the at least one component of the plurality components. The protective arrangement at least partially supports and isolates the at least one component from the enclosure. The device also includes an impact resistant handle disposed on the exterior of the enclosure. The handle is configured to absorb impacts without causing substantial deformation to the enclosure. 1. An end of train device , comprising:an enclosure having an exterior and a hollow interior housing a plurality of components; anda protective arrangement disposed within the hollow interior of the enclosure and fitted at least partially around at least one component housed within the hollow interior, the protective arrangement defining at least one compartment for the at least one component of the plurality of components,wherein the protective arrangement at least partially supports and isolates the at least one component of the plurality of components from the enclosure.2. The end of train device according to claim 1 , wherein the protective arrangement defines a compartment for each component of the plurality of components.3. The end of train device according to claim 1 , wherein the protective arrangement comprises at least one piece of packing.4. The end of train device according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one piece of packing is formed from closed cell polyethylene foam.5. The end of train device according to claim 1 , wherein the protective arrangement comprises a plurality of pieces of packing.6. The end of train device according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of pieces of packing comprise at least two pieces of packing for the at ...

TRACTION-IMPACT DEVICE AND FORCE TRANSMISSION UNIT HAVING SUCH A TRACTION-IMPACT DEVICE

A traction-impact device including two force transmission elements which extend along a longitudinal axis and which are connected to each other in a force-transmitting manner and an irreversible energy absorption device that includes at least one energy absorption element which at least partially or in regions, preferably completely, includes a fiber composite material. The irreversible energy absorption device is at least partially received by a first of the two force transmission elements. This first force transmission element includes a nozzle portion. The irreversible energy absorption element is arranged in such a manner with respect to the nozzle portion and the other second force transmission element that, when an impact force which exceeds the maximum permissible impact force is introduced into the traction-impact device, the irreversible energy absorption element is pressed through the nozzle portion with at least partial, preferably complete defibration of the regions formed from fiber composite material. 1. A traction-impact device , for couplings of track-guided vehicles , comprising:a first force transmission element including a nozzle portion;a second force transmission element, the transmissions elements extend along a longitudinal axis and are connected to each other in a force-transmitting manner in order to transmit traction and impact forces and which, when a maximum permissible impact force is exceeded, can be moved relative to each other; andan irreversible energy absorption device which is constructed and arranged so as to respond when the maximum permissible impact force is exceeded, the irreversible energy absorption device including at least one irreversible energy absorption element which at least partially includes a fiber composite material, and the irreversible energy absorption device is at least partially received by the first force transmission element, and the irreversible energy absorption element is arranged in such a manner with ...

COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND RAIL VEHICLE HAVING SAME

A coupler assembly, arranged at a front end of a vehicle head of a rail vehicle, includes: a coupler mounting base fixed to the vehicle head; a coupler fixedly mounted to the coupler mounting base, and a supporting component provided at each of two sides of the coupler mounting base. The supporting component has a guiding slide way inclined longitudinally, a front end of the guiding slide way is higher than a rear end of the guiding slide way; a sliding component is fixedly provided at each of the two sides of the coupler mounting base, and the sliding component slidably cooperates with the guiding slide way at a respective side; and the coupler assembly is configured such that in an initial state, the coupler mounting base is fixedly connected to the supporting component, and the sliding component is located at a front end of the guiding slide way.

Central buffer coupling for railway vehicles

Tightlock coupler locklift assembly

Railway car coupler head contour gauge and method

A railway car coupler head contour gauge includes a cylindrical portion configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. The railway car coupler head contour gauge also includes a pulling lug gauging portion, and a contoured gauging surface that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug of the coupler head during gauging. The coupler head contour gauge may also include a convex portion configured to align with a buffing shoulder of the coupler head.

Coupler

FIELD: rail vehicles.SUBSTANCE: coupler (10) comprises first gimbal (31; 32) defining a pivot that is secured to mounting (41) for securing to a frame of a vehicle, wherein the pivot also comprises a second gimbal, and in said pivot the axes of the gimbals are mutually perpendicular, wherein the pivot is also secured to buffer column (39), part of which protrudes on an opposite side of the pivot to mounting (41) such that buffer column (39) is moveable relative to mounting (41) with at least two degrees of freedom. Buffer column (39) defines free (42) end that is remote from mounting (41) and that is securable to a further member. Buffer column (39) also includes both a reversible buffer that attenuates buff and draft forces acting between free end (42) and mounting (41), and also a non-reversible buffer that attenuates buff forces acting between free end (42) and mounting (41) and attaining or exceeding a predetermined energy threshold, the reversible and non-reversible buffers overlapping over part of their lengths in buffer column (39) which in turn overlaps one of the pivots.EFFECT: providing a compact, easy-to-maintain device.14 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 668 143 C2 (51) МПК B61G 11/16 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B61G 11/16 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2014136525, 08.09.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ТИ ЭЙ СЭЙВЕРИ ЭНД КО., ЛТД. (GB) Дата регистрации: 26.09.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2007/0107623 A1, 17.05.2007. US 2012/0199545 A1, 09.08.2012. US 2012/0031299 A1, 09.02.2012. RU 2438899 C2, 10.01.2012. 09.09.2013 GB 1316009.8 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.03.2016 Бюл. № 9 (45) Опубликовано: 26.09.2018 Бюл. № 27 2 6 6 8 1 4 3 (54) СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ (57) Реферат: Соединительный элемент (10) содержит первый карданный шарнир (31; 32), образующий поворотное соединение, ...

A device for automatically detecting separation of a train formation

本发明公开了一种自动探测列车的车皮的设备。该设备包括：车皮探测器，用于实时探测列车的车皮的速度和位置；电力机车探测器，用于实时探测列车的电力机车的速度和位置；分析处理单元，用于通过比较来自车皮探测器和电力机车探测器的速度数据或位置数据，确定电力机车和车皮之间是否已断开连接；以及输出设备，用于接收来自分析处理单元的信号并通知车皮断开连接。根据本发明，通过探测电力机车和车皮的速度差，以及正在运行的列车的长度变化，能够确定车皮是否已断开连接。

Central datum feature on railroad coupler body and corresponding gauges.

Un cuerpo del acoplador para un acoplador de un carro de ferrocarril, dicho cuerpo del acoplador comprende al menos una característica de referencia central que no se desgasta durante el uso del acoplador.

Device for confirming integrity of rail vehicle coupling and corresponding rail vehicle

FIELD: rail vehicles.SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to devices for confirming integrity of a track train, as well as to railroad train equipped with such a device. Device comprises communication medium and beacons. One beacon is installed at the beginning of the composition, the second - at the end. Second beacon generates modulated signal and transmits it to communication medium. First beacon receives signal from communication medium, decodes data of coded signal, compares them with reference values and determines integrity of coupling of composition. Communication environment is made with possibility of rupture in case of inter-car coupling disengagement.EFFECT: higher reliability of determination of integrity of inter-car coupling.7 cl, 13 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 697 162 C1 (51) МПК B61L 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B61L 15/0054 (2019.02); B61L 15/0081 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2015138461, 09.09.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): АЛЬСТОМ ТРАНСПОРТ ТЕКНОЛОДЖИС (FR) Дата регистрации: 12.08.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE 19802896 A1, 22.07.1999. DE 19828906 C1, 04.05.2000. DE 19951259 A1, 05.04.2001. SU 1216065 A1, 07.03.1986. SU 1794742 A1, 15.02.1993. 10.09.2014 FR 14 58474 (45) Опубликовано: 12.08.2019 Бюл. № 23 2 6 9 7 1 6 2 R U (54) Устройство подтверждения целостности сцепки рельсового транспортного средства и соответствующее рельсовое транспортное средство (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к области из среды связи, расшифровывает данные устройств для подтверждения целостности сцепки кодированного сигнала, сравнивает их с железнодорожного состава, а также к эталонными значениями и определяет целостность железнодорожным составам, оборудованным сцепки состава. Среда связи выполнена с таким устройством. Устройство содержит среду возможностью разрыва в случае ...

Vehicle split / merge monitoring device

Central Buffer Coupling for Rail Vehicle

본 발명은 레일용 차량의 중앙 완충 연결장치에 관한 것으로, 연결 축(1) 및 베어링 브라켓(4)을 포함하는 연결기(2)를 구비하며, 연결 축(1)의 후단(3)은 연결기(2)에 연결되며, 연결기(2)의 베어링 브라켓(4)을 통해 레일용 차량의 차량 몸체와 연결되어 수평하기 피봇 회전하고, 충격 흡수부(5, 8)가 연결기(2)에 제공되며, 상기 충격 흡수부(5, 8)는 한정된 임계 충격력 이상의 힘이 연결 축(1)을 통해 상기 연결기(2)로 전달되는 것에 의해 연결기(2) 및 연결 축(1) 간의 연결을 분리하고 연결 축(1)은 연결기(2)로 전달되는 힘의 흐름으로부터 최소한 부분적으로 제거된다. The present invention relates to a central shock absorber of a vehicle for a rail, comprising a connector (2) comprising a connecting shaft (1) and a bearing bracket (4), and the rear end (3) of the connecting shaft (1) is connected to a connector ( 2), connected to the vehicle body of the rail vehicle through a bearing bracket (4) of the connector (2) to pivot horizontally, shock absorbers (5, 8) are provided to the connector (2), The shock absorbing portion 5, 8 separates the connection between the connector 2 and the connecting shaft 1 by transmitting a force greater than a limited critical impact force to the connector 2 through the connecting shaft 1. (1) is at least partially removed from the force flow transmitted to the connector (2).

Central buffer coupling for railway vehicles

本发明涉及一种用于轨道车辆的中央缓冲联结器，具有一联结器轴(1)和一具有一支承座(4)的铰接装置(2)，其中所述联结器轴(1)的后端(3)和铰接装置(2)相连接，并通过铰接装置(2)的支承座(4)可水平摆动地铰接在轨道车辆的车厢上，其特征在于，在铰接装置(2)中设有一冲击保护装置，其中所述冲击保护装置设计成，在超过由联结器轴(1)向铰接装置(2)上传递的可确定的临界冲击力时，则脱开铰接装置(2)和联结器轴(1)之间的连接，并至少部分地将联结器轴(1)从向铰接装置(2)传递的力传递流中取出。

Hook bolt, coupler body and hitch

本发明公开了一种钩舌、钩体及车钩，钩舌包括上牵引台、下牵引台、锁面、钩腕、颈部和销孔，上牵引台的牵引面和/或下牵引台的牵引面沿着靠近锁面的方向分为接触区和退让区，接触区的靠近锁面的一端的延伸面为M1面，则退让区位于M1面的远离销孔的一侧；钩腕的内侧牵引面包括抵接区和非抵接区，且抵接区的上侧和/或下侧设置有非抵接区，且非抵接区位于抵接区的上侧延伸面或下侧延伸面的靠近钩腕外侧表面的一侧；颈部在竖直方向上的最小延伸距离为e，则e≥120mm；钩腕的内侧牵引面在竖直方向上的最小延伸距离为e0，则e≥370mm。该钩舌和钩体可以有效地钩舌和钩体易产生断裂以及使用寿命较短的问题。

Contacting device in a rail car

본 고안은 철도 차량이 객차 연결 안전장치에 관한 것으로서, 특히 철도 차량에 있어서 객차와 객차를 연결시켜 주는 연결장치가 "ㄷ"자 형상을 브라켓으로 연결되어 브라켓이 빠짐으로서 발생되는 안전사고를 방지할 수 있도록 한 것으로 이를 위하여 스프링으로 현가되는 써스펜션 보울트(suspension bolt)의 나사축에 1쌍의 워엄기어를 치합하여 상하로 회전 가능하게 결합하여 철도 차량에 고정된 브라켓의 하단부에 밀착시켜 설치하여 안전장치의 결속상태의 파악이 손쉽고, 워엄기어의 회전으로 써스펜션 보울트를 상하로 조정이 가능하게 하여 브라켓이 빠짐으로서 발생되는 안전사고를 미연에 방지할 수 있도록 한 것이다. The present invention relates to a railway vehicle safety connection device, in particular, in the railway vehicle to connect the carriage and the carriage connected to the "c" shaped bracket to prevent the safety accident caused by the missing bracket To this end, a pair of worm gears are fitted to the screw shaft of a suspension bolt suspended by a spring to be rotatable up and down, and installed in close contact with the lower end of the bracket fixed to the railroad car. It is easy to grasp the binding state and the suspension bolt can be adjusted up and down by rotating the worm gear to prevent the safety accident caused by the missing bracket.

Train connection / disconnection monitoring device

본 발명은 주 열차와 종 열차로 구성되는 열차에서 주 열차의 맨 마지막 차량과 종 열차의 맨 앞 차량 사이의 연결 조작 및 분리 조작을 감시하기 위한 열차 연결/분리 감시 장치를 제공한다. 열차 연결/분리 감시 장치는 차량에 미리 설정된 차량 번호별 차량 종류 코드 신호를 전송 라인을 통하여 입력하기 위한 코드 신호 입력 회로와, 주 열차의 맨 마지막 차량으로부터의 연결 검출 신호와 코드 신호 입력 회로로부터의 차량 번호별 차량 종류 코드 입력 신호를 받고 연결 검출 신호 및 차량 번호별 차량 종류 코드 신호에 의거해서 연결 조작 또는 분리 조작이 적절하게 수행되고 있는지의 여부를 판단하고, 종 열차의 차량 종류를 판단하도록 연결된 조작/종류 판단 회로를 포함하는 중앙 감시 장치로 구성된다.

A circuit of controlling automatic vehicle coupler

본 발명은 자동 차량 연결기 제어회로에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따른 자동 차량 연결기 제어회로는 자동 차량 연결기, 두 차량을 정상적으로 분리하기 위한 분리신호를 입력하기 위한 차량분리 조작용 스위치, 분리신호가 입력된 경우 여자되는 차량분리 제어 계전기, 자동 차량 연결기를 분리하기 위한 차량분리용 전자변, 차량분리 제어 계전기의 보조접점을 통하여 제어전원을 공급받아 여자되는 차량분리 지령 계전기, 두 차량이 분리신호에 의하여 분리된 경우 소자되고, 두 차량이 연결되어 있거나 두 차량의 자동 차량 연결기가 분리신호에 의하지 않고 분리된 경우 여자 상태를 유지하는 차량연결 확인 계전기 및 차량연결 확인 계전기가 여자되면 점등되고, 차량연결 확인 계전기가 소자되면 소등되는 차량연결 표시램프를 포함한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 차량의 분리 사고를 미연에 방지할 수 있는 효과가 있다. 차량분리 지령 계전기(UCR), 차량연결 확인 계전기(ICR), 차량분리 조작용 스위치(UCPBS), 자동 차량 연결기(Automatic Vehicle Coupler), 차량분리 제어 계전기(UCCR)

Connecting structure for articulated vehicle

A connecting structure for an articulated vehicle includes a first vehicle and a second vehicle connected via a coupler along a travelling direction of the articulated vehicle. The structure includes: a pair of anchors disposed at an end of the first vehicle so as to be on both sides of the coupler in a direction perpendicular to the travelling direction in plan view, the end facing the second vehicle; a pair of supports disposed at an end of the second vehicle so as to be on both sides of the coupler in the direction perpendicular to the travelling direction in plan view, the end facing the first vehicle; and a connecting cord having both ends connected to the anchors with an intermediate portion of the connecting cord being supported by the supports. The supports support the connecting cord in a manner allowing for movement of the connecting cord.

INTERCAL DEVICE AT THE BACK OF A CENTRAL SHOCK ABSORBER HITCH FOR ABSORBING EXCESSIVE SHOCK ON A RAIL VEHICLE

Hitch, hook bolt and coupler body

本发明公开了一种车钩、钩舌及钩体，钩舌结构中，沿着垂直于所述上冲击台冲击面的切面的竖直面或沿着垂直于所述上护销突缘牵引面的切面的竖直面剖切该钩舌得到所述上冲击台冲击面的断面A和所述上护销突缘冲击面的断面B，所述断面A和断面B之间的最小水平距离为a，且15mm≤a≤30mm；和/或，沿着垂直于所述下冲击台冲击面的切面的竖直面或沿着垂直于所述下护销突缘牵引面的切面的竖直面剖切该钩舌得到所述下冲击台冲击面的断面C和所述下护销突缘冲击面的断面D，所述断面C和断面D之间的最小水平距离为b，且15mm≤b≤30mm。该钩舌和钩体的结构设计可以有效地钩舌和钩体易产生断裂以及使用寿命较短的问题。

Automatic coupling device for railway wagons or other vehicles

CLOSURE OR COUPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SAFETY SWITCH FOR RAIL VEHICLES

CONFIGURATION DEVICE FOR INTEGRITY OF A HITCHING OF A RAILWAY CONVEY AND ASSOCIATED RAILWAY CONVEYOR

L'invention concerne un dispositif de confirmation d'intégrité d'un attelage d'un convoi ferroviaire comprenant au moins une première voiture et une deuxième voiture, le dispositif comprenant un support de communication s'étendant entre la première voiture et la deuxième voiture, une première balise embarquée à bord de l'une des voitures et reliée au support de communication, une deuxième balise embarquée à bord de l'autre des voitures et reliée au support de communication, le dispositif étant caractérisé en ce que le support de communication est propre à acheminer un signal modulé par des données de codage prédéterminée depuis la deuxième balise vers la première balise, et à se rompre en cas de rupture d'un attelage entre les deux voitures, et en ce que le dispositif est propre à confirmer l'intégrité d'un attelage entre les voitures du convoi ferroviaire si le signal reçu par la première balise sont identiques aux données de codage prédéterminées. The invention relates to a device for confirming the integrity of a coupling of a railway convoy comprising at least a first car and a second car, the device comprising a communication medium extending between the first car and the second car, a first beacon on board one of the cars and connected to the communication medium, a second beacon on board the other of the cars and connected to the communication medium, the device being characterized in that the communication medium is capable of conveying a signal modulated by predetermined coding data from the second beacon to the first beacon, and of breaking in the event of a coupling breaking between the two cars, and in that the device is capable of confirming the integrity of a coupling between the cars of the railroad convoy if the signal received by the first beacon is identical to the predetermined coding data.

Guide horn for automatic couplers for railways

Train rescue device

Condition indicating system for railway car cushioning unit

A system for indicating whether a hydraulic--pneumatic cushioning unit mounted on a railway car to cushion impacts contains sufficient hydraulic fluid to cushion impacts includes a signal assembly mounted on the body of the cushioning device, the signal assembly unit including a pressure indicator and a signal unit which is removably mounted on the pressure indicator. A cable connects the signal unit to a radio mounted on the railway car. An actuator in the pressure indicator moves when sufficient hydraulic fluid is lost from the cushioning device to impair the ability of the device to cushion shocks. Movement of the actuator operates a switch or load cell in the assembly to send a signal through the cable to the radio which then broad-casts a signal indicating that the cushioning unit is inoperative. The signal unit is removably mounted on the pressure indicator to permit shipment of the cushioning unit without the relatively delicate signal unit and permit mounting of the signal unit, cable and radio on the railway car.

Automatic coupling device for railway wagons or other vehicles

Patent FR2056851A5

Hitch system for vehicles

Method for brake device control and device for brake control

FIELD: machine building.SUBSTANCE: method for controlling a braking device that controls the braking power of towed vehicles in a combination vehicle. Combined vehicle comprises a towing vehicle and a plurality of towed vehicles. Coupling between towing and towed vehicles is performed by means of couplings. After the towed vehicle, which is located on the very back side, forcibly stops moving, braking force is applied to a plurality of towed vehicles with a start in order from the towed vehicle located on the rear side. Brake control device is also provided.EFFECT: increase in comfort and reliability is achieved.6 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 669 495 C1 (51) МПК B60T 7/22 (2006.01) B61G 7/14 (2006.01) B60L 15/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B60T 7/22 (2006.01); B61G 7/14 (2006.01); B60L 15/20 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018104976, 10.07.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): НИССАН МОТОР КО., ЛТД. (JP) Дата регистрации: 11.10.2018 86756 A1, 10.10.1950. SU 74067 A1, 01.01.1949. (45) Опубликовано: 11.10.2018 Бюл. № 29 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 12.02.2018 (86) Заявка PCT: JP 2015/069908 (10.07.2015) 2 6 6 9 4 9 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2010/125773 A1, 04.11.2010. SU Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 10.07.2015 R U 10.07.2015 (72) Автор(ы): КОМАТЦУ Гакуси (JP), СУДЗУКИ Ясухиро (JP) 2 6 6 9 4 9 5 R U WO 2017/009899 (19.01.2017) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТОРМОЗНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ И УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТОРМОЖЕНИЕМ (57) Реферат: Предложен способ управления тормозным транспортное средство, которое расположено на устройством, которое управляет тормозной силой самой задней стороне, принудительно прекращает буксируемых транспортных средств в перемещение, ...

ANTI-SLIP PROTECTION DEVICE FOR RAIL VEHICLES

Safety device for coupling devices to wagons or other railway vehicles

Coupling shock resistant (csr) coupler

A shock resistant vehicular coupler comprising a hollow draft gear tube having an inside surface. A coupler head having a hollow flexible shank with a distant end thereof provided for extending into one end of the draft gear tube. The wall of the flexible shank is longitudinally slotted in a manner that allows the distant end thereof to engage the inside surface of the draft gear tube. Radially directed shear bolts are threaded through the draft gear tube and into the distant end of the flexible shank in a manner that secures the distant end against the inside surface of the draft gear tube.

Coupling shackle for sedans

Subway power system with traction motor

一种具有牵引电机的地铁动力系统，包括顺序相连的若干地铁厢体；所述地铁厢体都包括驱动厢，还有若干顺序相连所述驱动厢的牵引机，所述驱动厢末端经由万向节相连所述驱动厢头部，所述驱动厢间都经由万向节相连；所述地铁厢体里末端的一个牵引机末端设有矫正组件，所述矫正组件相连联动部的一头，所述联动部的另一头相连其他一地铁厢体上驱动厢前端的联结设备。结合其他结构和方法有效避免了现有技术的自运行问题、常打滑、偏移、错运行卷扬机、数据传输错误、铜索折掉这样的危险事故、加大了操作者的受伤害的几率，给地铁可靠维护带来不利影响的缺陷。

Central buffer coupling for railway vehicles

本发明涉及一种用于轨道车辆的中央缓冲联结器，具有一联结器轴(1)和一具有一支承座(4)的铰接装置(2)，其中所述联结器轴(1)的后端(3)和铰接装置(2)相连接，并通过铰接装置(2)的支承座(4)可水平摆动地铰接在轨道车辆的车厢上，其特征在于，在铰接装置(2)中设有一冲击保护装置(5、8)，其中所述冲击保护装置(5、8)设计成，在超过由联结器轴(1)向铰接装置(2)上传递的可确定的临界冲击力时，则脱开铰接装置(2)和联结器轴(1)之间的连接，并至少部分地将联结器轴(1)从向铰接装置(2)传递的力传递流中取出。

Vehicle coupling control system, vehicle coupling control method, and vehicle control system fault detection device

There is a collision risk when coupling trains, so that great care must be taken from a safety standpoint. From a standpoint of ensuring safety, trains are coupled by operator's train operation and visual confirmation. However, this method requires time for the coupling, causing a reduction in train density relating to transportation capability. As an alternative to this method, a vehicle control method uses an inter-vehicle distance measuring device such as a radar, which makes it possible to improve the efficiency of coupling work. The device, however, may experience a decrease in reliability due to disturbance factors in an external environment. A railway vehicle control method for coupling a preceding vehicle and a following vehicle according to the present invention is characterized in that, between trains having a tachometer generator, a fault detection device, and a radar, a zone is set where radar single failure detection and integrity check are performed using the tachometer generator, and the trains which are at a short distance from each other are controlled using the radar the integrity of which has been confirmed, thereby coupling the trains without stopping.

Connecting structure for articulated vehicle

　連結式車両の連結構造は、第１の車両と第２の車両とが連結部を介して進行方向に沿って連結される。当該構造は、一対の固定部と、連結条と、一対の支持体とを備える。一対の固定部は、第１の車両の第２の車両側の端部において、平面視で進行方向に直角な方向の連結部の両側に設けられる。一対の支持体は、第２の車両の第１の車両側の端部において、平面視において進行方向に直角な方向の連結部の両側に設けられる。連結条は、中間部が一対の支持体に支持された状態で、両端部が前記一対の固定部に連結されている。一対の支持体は、連結条が移動できるように連結条を支持する。

PROTECTION FOR THE TRANSITION BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES CONNECTED BY AN AUTOMATIC CENTER COUPLING.

Rail vehicle and coupling box thereof

A coupling box of a rail vehicle, including a fixed portion fixedly mounted on a vehicle body and a movable portion connecting to a coupler and draft gear; the movable portion is connected to an inner end of the fixed portion by means of a constant-force connecting member, the constant-force connecting member is broken when the coupler and draft gear pushes the movable portion to move inwardly at the time of a collision, so that the movable portion and the fixed portion are able to be separated from each other.

Monitoring of coupling elements of a vehicle

本发明涉及一种用于监测车辆（7）的联接元件（1）的方法，根据所述方法，为待监测的联接元件（1）确定至少一个代表性相对移动方向（2），并且测量和存储所述待监测的联接元件（1）在所述代表性移动方向（2）上的相对移动。然后评估所存储的相对移动。本发明还涉及一种用于执行根据本发明的方法的设备。因而，能够监测联接元件（1），并且能够确定所述联接元件（1）在车辆（7）中的宜用性。

Improvements in Safety Couplings for Railway and the like Vehicles.

18,686. Baggot, S. Aug. 19. Couplings, non-automatic; draw-gear; collisions, lessening effects of.-Safety coupling-devices to be used in addition to the ordinary coupling, and stated to prevent the carriages from mounting each other in case of collision, comprises chains 2 fixed at one end to the end of a spring 4 secured behind the buffer casing of one vehicle and at the other end engaging a hook 3 secured to the headstock or body frame of the other vehicle. The chains 2 are fitted with tightening-screws.

Towing device with means for cracking rigid connection of coupled rail vehicles in the event of a collision

En draginrättníng är visad, innefattande en dragstång (1) och ett koppelhuvud (2)vilket i en bakre ände är fäst vid dragstången och sträcker sig i densammaslängdriktning till en främre ände som är inrättad att uppbära en frontplatta (4) meden styrkon (5) utskjutande från dess yta, vilket koppelhuvud vidare inrymmerkomponenter (7- 10) av en mekanisk koppling (6) verksam för automatisk kopplingtill motsvarande kopplíngskomponenter i ett motstående koppelhuvud av enanslutande draginrättning. I dragstångens förlängning sträcker sig ett element (20,22) framåt genom koppelhuvudet i riktning mot styrkonen (5), och koppelhuvudet(2) är inrättat att vid påläggning av en deformerande tryckkraft genomgå en axiellkompression och/ eller en translatorisk rörelse bakåt på dragstången undermedbringande av frontplattan (4) med resultat att nämnda element (20, 22) bringasi ett tryckkraftöverförande förhållande till frontplattan och orsakas att genomtränga frontplattan. Fig. 1 A pulling device is shown, comprising a pull rod (1) and a coupling head (2) which in a rear end is attached to the pull rod and extends in the same longitudinal direction to a front end which is arranged to support a front plate (4) with guide guide (5) projecting from its surface, the coupling head further accommodates components (7-10) of a mechanical coupling (6) operative for automatic coupling to corresponding coupling components in an opposite coupling head of a connecting device. In the extension of the drawbar an element (20,22) extends forwards through the coupling head in the direction of the guide cone (5), and the coupling head (2) is arranged to undergo an axial compression and / or a translational movement backwards on the drawbar while applying a deforming compressive force. of the faceplate (4) with the result that said element (20, 22) is brought into a compressive force transmitting relationship to the faceplate and is caused to penetrate the faceplate. Fig. 1

Central buffer coupling for rail vehicles

The invention specifies a central buffer coupling for rail-mounted vehicles having a coupling shaft (1) and a drawgear (2) comprising a bearing bracket (4), whereby the rear end (3) of the coupling shaft (1) is connected to the drawgear (2) and coupled to the car body of the rail vehicle via the bearing bracket (4) of the drawgear (2) so as to be horizontally pivotable, characterized in that the drawgear (2) comprises a shock absorber (5, 8), wherein said shock absorber (5, 8) is configured such that upon the exceeding of a definable critical impact force being transmitted through the coupling shaft (1) to the drawgear (2), the connection between the drawgear (2) and the coupling shaft (1) is disengaged and the coupling shaft (1) is at least partially removed from the power flow transmitted to the drawgear (2).

Timed thrust uncoupling mechanism for passenger transit type railway cars

An improved coupler control circuit board which can be positioned in an environmentally protected location for controlling an uncoupling operation of a mechanical type coupler mechanism utilized to connect adjacently disposed ends of a pair of passenger transit type railway cars. Such coupler control circuit board includes a power supply device connected to receive a predetermined input voltage. The power supply device reduces such predetermined input voltage received therein to a suitable predetermined output voltage. A timer/sequencer device is connected to receive as inputs thereto both such predetermined output voltage from such power supply device and an uncoupling command signal from a momentary input command for providing a pair of output signals. A first relay driver is connected to receive a first one of such pair of output signals from such timer/sequencer means for providing an uncoupling output signal, and a second relay driver is connected to receive a second one of such pair of output signals from such timer/sequencer means for providing a coupling output signal.

Compact buffer having overload protection

A compact buffer having overload protection, comprising a buffer connected to a coupling, a mount (1) connected to a vehicle body, and a rotating shaft (2) connecting the buffer to the mount (1); the buffer comprises an elastic element (4), a buffer housing (3) accommodating the elastic element (4), and a protective cover (5) for bearing impact force located at the tail end of the buffer housing (3); the buffer housing (3) and the protective cover (5) are connected by means of an overload protection device (6). Use of the method which involves breaking the connection between a buffer housing and an elastic element enables the integration of an overload protection device and a coupling buffer.

Central datum feature on railroad coupler body and corresponding gauges

A coupler body for a railcar coupler, said coupler body comprising at least one central datum feature that does not wear during coupler use.

Emergency-knuckle.

PROFILE TEMPLATE FOR HEAD OF A RAILWAY CAR WEDDING AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT

1. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона, включающий:цилиндрическую часть, предназначенную для поворотного соединения с головкой автосцепки;калибрующую часть зуба зацепления; ипрофильную калибрующую поверхность, предназначенную для совмещения с профильной поверхностью верхнего зуба зацепления головки автосцепки в процессе проведения измерений.2. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором профильная поверхность размещена на участке, на котором верхнее буферное плечо переходит в верхний зуб зацепления головки автосцепки.3. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором шаблон автосцепки железнодорожного вагона включает один цельный корпус.4. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, дополнительно включающий выпуклую часть, предназначенную для совмещения с верхним буферным плечом головки автосцепки в процессе проведения измерений.5. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором профильная калибрующая поверхность включает первую профильную часть, имеющую первый радиус, составляющий более и равный приблизительно 0,623 дюйма и составляющий менее или равный приблизительно 0,627 дюйма.6. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.5, в котором профильная калибрующая поверхность включает вторую профильную часть, имеющую второй радиус, равный приблизительно 2,75 дюйма.7. Профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона по п.1, в котором профильный шаблон головки автосцепки железнодорожного вагона выполнен из стали.8. Профильный РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК B61G 3/04 (13) 2012 136 011 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2012136011/11, 21.01.2011 (71) Заявитель(и): МакКОНВЕЙ энд ТОРЛЕЙ, ЛЛК (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): САЕЛЕР Кевин С. (US) 27.01.2010 US 12/694,705; 17.09.2010 ...

Railway draft rigging

Car coupler

Mounting bracket for railway vehicle couplers

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An equipment mounting assembly including a reinforced L-shaped supporting bracket having a monitoring unit carried by the horizontal arm of the L-shaped supporting bracket. A dual-position carrier plate, secured to the vertical arm of the L-shaped supporting bracket, includes a first channel slide mount for carrying a flashing marker light unit when the assembly is clamped to the core holes of one type of railway car coupler and includes a second channel slide mount for carrying the flashing marker light unit when the assembly is clamped to the core holes of another type of railway car coupler.

Vehicle coupling

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.

Coupler operating mechanism

Method of determining the coupling status of a railway coupling, railway coupling and assembly with a railway coupling

Coupling device.

System for determining whether a coupler of a locomotive is coupled to other locomotive

本发明提供了用于检测机车的车钩是否已经联接到另外的有轨车厢的系统。该系统包括：传感装置，该传感装置配置成提供指示所述车钩的联接状态的信号；与所述传感器可操作地通讯的发送器，该发送器配置成接收并发送所述信号；状态检测系统，该状态检测系统配置成接收来自所述发送器的信号，该状态检测系统包括；和控制器；和存储介质，其中所述传感装置是配置成给所述控制器提供视频信号的视频摄录机，其中所述控制器还包括图像处理算法，用于确定所述视频信号是否描述联接或脱离的机车。

CLOSING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC COUPLINGS OF VEHICLES WITH CENTRAL BUFFER

Hitch assembly and railway vehicle, including such hitch assembly

FIELD: machine building.SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to the field of railway transport, namely, to automatic coupling assembly on rail vehicles and to vehicles containing such a assembly. Assembly comprises brackets and coupler secured therein. Bracket is made with sliding guides and is located on both sides of coupling. Sliding element is installed on the coupling and in the sliding guide. Assembly of sliding element to coupler may comprise swivel hinge. Assembly of hitch assembled is installed in front part of head of train, attaching brackets to frame.EFFECT: higher passive safety at collision of compositions.12 cl, 17 dwg

Device for confirming the integrity of a coupling of a railway vehicle and an associated railway vehicle.

DISPOSITIVO DE INTEGRIDAD DE ACOPLAMIENTO PARA CONFIRMAR LA INTEGRIDAD DE UN ACOPLAMIENTO DE UN CONVOY FERROVIARIO, QUE COMPRENDE UN MEDIO DE COMUNICACION, UNA PRMERA BALIZA, Y UNA SEGUNDA BALIZA; CONVOY FERROVIARIO COUPLING INTEGRITY DEVICE TO CONFIRM THE INTEGRITY OF A RAILWAY CONVOY COUPLING, WHICH INCLUDES A COMMUNICATION MEDIUM, A FIRST BEAM, AND A SECOND BEARING; RAILWAY CONVOY

Railway car coupler reconditioning contour gauge

一种铁路车辆耦合器头轮廓量规(40)包括被构造为可旋转地连接到耦合器头(10)的圆柱部分(42)。将测量片(48)连接到该圆柱部分。该测量片包括测量轮廓(50)，其被构造为在操作使用耦合器头之后与耦合器头的上牵引凸耳(28)的轮廓面对准。

Fuel pressure actuated coupling for train consist

A coupling system for a train consist is disclosed. The coupling system may include a first conduit associated with a locomotive of the train consist, a second conduit associated with a tender car of the train consist, and a fluid coupling connecting the first and second conduits. The coupling system may also include a first mechanical coupler associated with the locomotive and a second mechanical coupler associated with the tender car and configured to engage and lock with the first mechanical coupler. The coupling system may further include a locking device driven by fluid passing through the fluid coupling that is configured to inhibit disengagement of the first mechanical coupler and the second mechanical coupler.

method for controlling braking device and braking control device

a presente invenção refere-se a um método para controlar um dispositivo de frenagem que controla a força de frenagem de veículos rebocados (2a-2c) em um veículo combinado que inclui um veículo rebocado (1); e uma pluralidade de veículos rebocados (2a-2c) rebocados pelo veículo rebocado (1), e no qual o acoplamento entre o veículo rebocado (1) e o veículo rebocado (2a) e o acoplamento entre os veículos rebocados (2a-2c) são realizados pelos dispositivos de acoplamento (4a-4c). no método para controlar o dispositivo de frenagem, proporcionar a força de frenagem à pluralidade de veículos rebocados (2a-2c) rebocados pelo veículo rebocado (1) iniciando em ordem a partir do veículo rebocado localizado no lado de trás. the present invention relates to a method for controlling a braking device that controls the braking force of towed vehicles (2a-2c) in a combined vehicle that includes a towed vehicle (1); and a plurality of towed vehicles (2a-2c) towed by the towed vehicle (1), and in which the coupling between the towed vehicle (1) and the towed vehicle (2a) and the coupling between the towed vehicles (2a-2c) are performed by the coupling devices (4a-4c). in the method for controlling the braking device, providing the braking force to the plurality of towed vehicles (2a-2c) towed by the towed vehicle (1) starting in order from the towed vehicle located at the rear.

Method for the state-based maintenance of a coupling arrangement, and monitoring system

The invention relates to a method for the state-based maintenance of a coupling arrangement (1) of a railbound vehicle (2), comprising: a) providing coupling arrangement data (KAD) in the form of operating data and optionally state data regarding the coupling arrangement; b) providing surroundings data (UD) for describing information regarding the environmental conditions to which the coupling arrangement (1) is exposed; c) transmitting the provided data (KAD, UD) to a data processing system (5) and determining a target specification (Xsoll) for a maintenance requirement of the coupling arrangement (1) as a function of the provided coupling arrangement data (KAD) and surroundings data (UD); d) recording images (AB) of the coupling arrangement (1) in order to optically render the actual state and transmitting said images to the data processing system (5); e) evaluating the optical actual state of the coupling arrangement (1) from the images (AB) taking into account the target specification (Xsoll), formed from the operating data and state data, in particular coupling arrangement data (KAD) and surroundings data (UD), for the maintenance requirement at an evaluation time and correcting (XK) the target specification (Xsoll) for the maintenance requirement on the basis of the evaluation.

Flexible wear-resistant coupler joist device

本发明柔性抗磨耗车钩托梁装置，涉及机车车辆连接装置技术领域，尤其涉及重载列车机车车钩托梁装置。本发明包括：承载框、缓冲吊杆和承托结构；缓冲吊杆为两根，分别与承载框的两侧部铰轴连接；承托结构的横向托梁为条形板装结构，在其两端不加工有螺栓孔，并通过螺栓孔和螺栓与缓冲吊杆的下端相连接；鞍形托架为框架性结构，置于横向托架的中部；固锁板为条形板装结构，由横向托梁下部纵向插入到鞍形托架的内部，并通过锁销进行锁紧定位；承托滚子为两个，通过销轴装于鞍形托架上部两侧，用于对车钩的承托。本发明的技术方案解决了现有技术中的现有重载机车经常发生脱钩问题，同时伴有车钩托梁磨损较大，而造成的维修使用成本增大的问题。

Emergency coupling for railroad cars

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.

Separable center position coupling

The present invention relates to a central buffer coupling for rail-mounted vehicles having a coupling shaft arranged to be vertically pivotable around an articulated housing of a railway vehicle and supporting a coupling head and a device for horizontal resetting to center at its free end. In order to realize a disengaging of the frictionally-locked connection between an actuating means of a center position device and a coupling shaft in the event of a crash; i.e., upon extreme impact/tractive force being transferred through the coupling shaft, a separable center position coupling in accordance with the invention is provided, which disengages the frictionally-locked connection between the actuating means and the center position guide upon a definable critical impact/tractive force being exceeded.

Improvements in towing devices for vehicles