418results about "Railway couplings" patented technology

The utility model provides a transition car coupler. A coupler body of the transition coupler comprises a coupling end and a coupler tail end, and the coupling end is used for being coupled with a train coupler and comprises a coupling face. The hook tail end can be connected to a traction mechanism; the coupler knuckle is arranged on the coupler body and used for being connected with a coupling rod of a train coupler. The coupling rod mounting table is arranged on the hook body and located between the hook body coupling end and the hook tail end. The coupling rod is detachably installed on the installation table, or the coupling rod and the hook body are of an integrated structure. All parts of the whole transition car coupler are designed to be of a detachable structure, the structure of the coupler head is simplified, and the car coupler is compact in structure, easy and reliable to operate, light in weight and convenient to carry.

Systems and methods are provided for recovery of a first vehicle that travels on a suspended track disposed at an elevated position within a facility. The systems include the suspended track, the first vehicle configured to travel along the suspended track, and an emergency wheel assembly configured to replace a first wheel assembly on the first vehicle while the first vehicle remains on the suspended track, the emergency wheel assembly including a wheel configured to freely rotate on an axle of the first vehicle. In some examples, the systems may include a second vehicle configured to travel along the suspended track, a coupling device configured to couple the first vehicle to the second vehicle, and a controller configured to operate the second vehicle to move along the suspended track while coupled to the first vehicle with the coupling device and thereby tow the first vehicle.

Method for recording a complete uncoupling process of a digital automatic coupler of a rail vehicle, wherein the digital automatic coupler is a center buffer coupler (1) with a housing (1a) and comprises a hook disc (2) with a main bolt (3) rotationally fixed to it, a drive section (4), an output section (4a) and a latch rod (4b) coupled to the hook disc (2), an eyelet (5), an actuator (6) with a first limit switch (13), a second limit switch (14) and an actuating element (7) which interacts with the drive section (4) of the hook disc (2), a local actuator control belonging to the actuator (6), and a trigger module (16) with at least a third limit switch (15) which interacts with the latch rod (4b), wherein the hook disc (2) is connected to the main bolt (3),The eyelet (5) and the trigger module (16) form a locking mechanism. The method comprises the following steps: (VS1) opening the locking mechanism of the center buffer coupling (1), whereby the hook disc (2) is moved from a starting position to an open position by means of the actuator (6), and detecting the open position; (VS2) preventing unintentional re-coupling of the center buffer coupling (1) by maintaining such a buffer position, by holding the hook disc (2) in the open position by means of the actuator (6); (VS3) detecting the removal of a corresponding mating coupling of the center buffer coupling (1) from the center buffer coupling (1) by means of the trigger module (16); and (VS4) detecting the complete uncoupling process of the center buffer coupling (1) from the corresponding mating coupling, if VS3 has been clearly detected in the third process step.that the time required to remove the counter-coupling from the center buffer coupling (1) is greater than a predefinable reference value. A central buffer coupler (1) and a rail vehicle with such a central buffer coupler (1) are provided.

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling, in particular for a freight wagon of a rail vehicle, comprising: a coupling head which comprises a coupling head housing and a coupling fastener having a lock, the coupling fastener being designed as a rotary fastener having a coupling link and a central part, the central part being rotatable about a main axis between a couple-ready position, a coupled position and an uncoupled position, the coupling link being connected at a first end to the central part so as to be rotatable about a coupling link axis and having a second free end; and the central part having an opening which is arranged for receiving a second end of a coupling link of a diametrically opposed coupling head, and the central part being rotatable against the force of a spring-loaded accumulator from the coupled position into the uncoupled position and by way of the force of the spring-loaded accumulator from the uncoupled position into the coupled position; a lubrication device by means of which lubricant can be supplied to at least one lubricated point in the coupling head, wherein the lubrication device has one or more lubricant channels in the coupling head. The automatic train coupling is characterised in that at least one lubricant channel extends through the central part.

To provide a transport device that can enhance safety when transporting an object to be transported by a transport vehicle.SOLUTION: A transport device is provided, where a coupling device is rotatable about an axis extending in the vertical direction in relation to a transport vehicle, and comprises: a rotation suppression unit that suppresses rotation of the coupling device with respect to the transport vehicle; a lock control unit that controls the rotation suppression unit to thereby control whether the coupling device is in a locked state in which rotation is suppressed, or in an unlocked state in which rotation is permitted; and a rotation state detection unit that detects a rotation angle of the coupling device with respect to the transport vehicle. The lock control unit controls the rotation suppression unit on the basis of the rotation angle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The utility model discloses a mining narrow gauge transport vehicle universal hard connecting device, which relates to the field of mining transport vehicle connecting devices and comprises two connecting sleeves, universal rings are arranged on the opposite sides of the front and rear sides of the inner walls of the two connecting sleeves, and automatic lubricating mechanisms are arranged on the upper sides of the interiors of the two universal rings. The automatic lubricating mechanism comprises oil storage cavities formed in the upper side of the interior of the universal ring, and oil dripping openings are formed in the rear portions of the lower sides of the inner walls of the two oil storage cavities. According to the universal hard connecting device for the mining narrow gauge transport vehicle, the problem that an automatic lubricating device is not arranged in a traditional universal hard connecting device for the mining narrow gauge transport vehicle is solved, the connecting position of the internal structure of equipment can be conveniently lubricated, the abrasion degree of the equipment is reduced, the use efficiency of the equipment is improved, the service life of the equipment is prolonged, and the use effect of the equipment is greatly improved.

A coupling head (10) for a coupling of a rail vehicle is provided with a coupling housing (15) forming a contact surface (11) at its front, at least one air coupling (20) with an air line (25) leading from the contact surface (11) to the rear (15') of the coupling housing (15), and a valve element (30) opening and closing the latter. This valve element (30) is located at the rear of the coupling housing (15). It has a plunger (31) and a movable adjusting element that opens or closes the air line (25). The air line (25), which extends transversely to the contact surface (11) on the coupling housing (15), is formed without right-angle bends up to the rear (15') of the coupling housing (15), with at least one approximately straight line section (27) and slightly curved line sections (26, 28). With this training or arrangement of the air duct orWith the air coupling, less pressure drop is achieved in the couplings connected in series on the rail vehicles of trains at a given operating pressure of the main air line.

A system for monitoring the integrity of a convoy of vehicles is described. The convoy comprises a first vehicle (V1) and at least one second vehicle (V2), connected to the first vehicle (V1), a communication line (204) arranged to be installed in the first vehicle (V1) and in the at least one second vehicle (V2), and a power supply line (206) arranged to be installed in the first vehicle (V1) and in the at least one second vehicle (V2). The system comprises electronic control means (208) arranged to be installed in the second vehicle (V2) and to: - verify whether the communication line (204) is interrupted and verifying whether the power supply line (206) is interrupted; - when, from the verifications, the electronic control means determine that both the communication line (204) and the power supply line (206) are interrupted, determine that the second vehicle (V2) has disconnected from the first vehicle (V1). A corresponding method is also described.

The present disclosure provides a car coupler wiring structure for a rail vehicle and a car head of the rail vehicle, and relates to the technical field of car coupler wiring of the rail vehicle. The chassis of the car head of the rail vehicle is provided with a stop beam and a traction beam connected with the stop beam. A car coupler is rotatably mounted on the traction beam. The car coupler wiring structure comprises: a first fixing member mounted on the car coupler and configured to fix a cable led out by a hook head of the car coupler; and a wiring assembly arranged away from an axis of the car coupler in a car width direction and comprising a second fixing member mounted on a lower part of the traction beam or the stop beam and configured to fix the cable; wherein the cable between the first fixing member and the second fixing member has a predetermined length to bend or unfold in coordination with rotation of the car coupler relative to the traction beam.

A transition coupler (2) and a coupling method therefor. The transition coupler (2) comprises a coupler body (201), a second coupler knuckle (206) and a second coupling rod (208), wherein the coupler body (201) comprises a first coupling end (202) and a coupler tail end (203), the first coupling end (202) being configured to be coupled to a train coupler (1) and comprising a second coupling surface (204); the second coupler knuckle (206) is arranged on the coupler body (201), and is configured to be coupled to a first coupling rod (110) of the train coupler (1); the second coupling rod (208) is arranged on the coupler body (201); the second coupler knuckle (206) and the second coupling rod (208) are respectively arranged on two sides of the coupler body (201); the second coupling rod (208) is configured to have such a length that same can extend beyond the second coupling surface (204), so as to be coupled to a first coupler knuckle (108) of the train coupler (1); the first coupling end (202) comprises an upper coupling surface (228) and a lower coupling surface (229), which are vertically spaced apart, the upper coupling surface (228) being connected to the lower coupling surface (229) by means of a coupler body seat (230); and the coupler body seat (230) comprises an arc-shaped section (231), which is recessed from one side of the first coupling end (202) towards one side of the coupler tail end (203).

The present invention relates to a cable guide assembly for a vehicle for guiding at least one cable from a first vehicle part to a second vehicle part articulated to the first vehicle part. The invention also relates to a vehicle having such a cable guide assembly. An exemplary embodiment of the cable guide assembly (10) for a vehicle (70), in particular a rail vehicle, has: a first stabilisation device (12), which can be attached to the first vehicle part (72); a second stabilisation device (14), which can be attached to the second vehicle part (74); and at least one cable (16).

The invention relates to a coupling arrangement for establishing a mechanical and a fluid connection between rail vehicles, comprising: a mechanical draw coupling for mechanical connection with a counter-draw coupling of a counter-coupling arrangement, and an air coupling for coupling with a counter-air coupling of the counter-coupling arrangement with a valve arrangement associated with the flow channel, actuated by means of a valve actuator for releasing or pressure-tight sealing of the flow channel, wherein the valve actuator is at least indirectly coupled to the coupling closure of the mechanical draw coupling. The invention is characterized in that it includes an overload protection device for decoupling the valve actuator from the coupling closure in the event of an overload.

A central buffer coupler has a first coupling head adapted to be mounted on a first vehicle member of a multi-member vehicle. The first coupling head contains a first signal transceiver (100) for communicating with a second signal transceiver (200) on a second coupling head mounted on a second vehicle member of the multi-member vehicle. When the first and second coupling heads are mechanically interconnected, the first and second signal transceivers (100; 200) are positioned facing one another in a physically matching manner, such that respective microwave transmitters (111, 211) and receivers (121, 221) therein face one another in an interface-module-pair (151, 251) with a first waveguide transmitter antenna (131) of a first microwave transmitter (111) in the first signal transceiver (100) physically matching a second waveguide receiver antenna (232) presumed to be communicatively connected to a second microwave re- ceiver (221) in the second signal transceiver (200). Analogously, a first waveguide receiver antenna (132) of a first microwave receiver (121) in the first signal transceiver (100) physically matches a second waveguide transmitter antenna (231) presumed to be communicatively connected to a second microwave transmitter (211) in the at least one second signal transceiver (200).

To provide a traction gear capable of reducing a load applied on a motor shaft of a motor.SOLUTION: A traction gear 21 comprises: a turning arm 30 connected so as to be turnable about a turning shaft in a vertical direction orthogonal to the advancing direction of an unmanned carrier body 20; and a lifting arm 31 moved in the vertical direction with respect to the turning arm 30. The lifting arm 31 has a hook 32 connected to a traction object, and a cam follower 34. An end surface cam 33 is installed in the turning arm 30 so as to be rotatable about a cam rotary shaft 67 in the vertical direction. The end surface cam 33 has a cam surface 68 annularly formed about the cam rotary shaft 67 to support the cam follower 34. A motor 35 for rotating the end surface cam 33 is installed in the turning arm 30. By lifting the lifting arm 31 via the cam follower 34 through the rotation of the end surface cam 33, the position of the hook 32 is changed to a position for connection to the traction object and a position for releasing the traction object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

The invention relates to a coupling rod for a rail vehicle, which extends along a longitudinal axis; having a first axial end, to which a coupling head is connected or can be connected; having a second axial end, to which a bearing bracket is connected or can be connected pivotably about a vertical axis; having a pull rod, a deformation tube and an inner tube, wherein the inner tube extends in the direction from the first axial end along the longitudinal axis as far as the deformation tube and, by way of a head portion facing away from the first axial end, enters the deformation tube, the deformation tube extends in the direction from the second axial end along the longitudinal axis as far as the inner tube and, by way of an expanded portion, engages around the head portion, said expanded portion being expanded in cross section in relation to an axial portion adjoining in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and the pull rod extends in the direction from the second axial end within the deformation tube in the direction of the longitudinal axis into the inner tube and is connected to the latter so as to be resistant to tension; wherein application of an impact force causes the inner tube to be able to be pushed in the direction of the longitudinal axis into the deformation tube, with the deformation tube being deformed. The coupling rod according to the invention is characterized in that the head portion of the inner tube is adjoined in the direction of the longitudinal axis by an axial guide element which extends radially within the axial portion of the deformation tube in the direction of the longitudinal axis.

An insulating element for a high-power plug connector system comprises at least one stop formation for limiting the distance of insertion into the high-power plug connector system and at least one cutout, which allows contact to be established between a receivable high-power contact and at least one electrically conductive bar. The insulating element has at least one retaining formation, which is located on the periphery of the insulating element, near the stop formation.

The invention relates to a high-power plug connector system having a cable connection housing for connecting at least two high-power electrical plug connectors for transmitting and / or distributing high current strengths and / or high voltages, wherein the cable connection housing accommodates in an interior space at least two insulators and at least one electrically conductive track for each accommodating at least one high-power contact, wherein the track is designed to establish an electrically conductive connection between the at least two high-power contacts, and wherein the insulators each at least partially protrude from the interior space into a connection region through one housing perforation each, wherein the connection region is designed to accommodate the high-power plug connectors.

The invention relates to a system (7) for guiding lines in a multi-part vehicle, comprising two (A) pivotally coupled bodies (1; 2), comprising a line guide device for guiding at least one supply line on a guide plane (E). The line guide device has two flexible longitudinal sections (11, 12) with chain links (20) connected together in an articulated manner, a deflecting section (13), and two end securing parts (14A, 14B) for securing to the two bodies (1, 2). According to the invention, the first and second longitudinal section (11, 12) have respective chain links (20) which are pivotally connected relative to one another in at least one direction in an end-face first sub-section (11A, 12A), which goes out from the respective end securing part (14A; 14B), and respective chain links (20) which are pivotally connected relative to one another in at least one other direction in a second sub-section (11B, 12B), which transitions into the deflecting section (13). The invention additionally relates to a multi-part vehicle, in particular an articulated bus, comprising two pivotally coupled bodies comprising such a system.

The present invention relates to a piston rod end for absorbing forces on a linear actuator in a train coupler, the piston rod end comprising a housing (2) enclosing a cavity (23) with a bottom surface (24), the cavity (23) extending in a longitudinal direction in the housing(2), -an elongated insert (3) arranged at least partly inside the cavity (23) of the first portion (P), a spring (5) arranged inside the cavity (23), and a fastening device (4) comprising a transversal element (41) and a longitudinal slot (42) forming a play, one being arranged in the housing and the other in the insert, and configured to cooperate in such a way that the transversal element extends into the slot in a transversal direction in relation to the housing and is movable in the play. The invention also relates to a piston assembly and to a sealing method for sealing the piston rod end.

The invention relates to an insulating element for a high-power plug connector system, comprising at least one stop formation for limiting the distance of insertion into the high-power plug connector system and at least one cutout, which allows contact to be established between a receivable high-power contact and at least one electrically conductive bar. The insulating element has at least one retaining formation, which is located on the periphery of the insulating element, near the stop formation.

A safety device including a pneumatic conductor and a pneumatic valve, the pneumatic conductor configured to be connected at a first end of the pneumatic conductor to the pneumatic valve and the pneumatic conductor configured to be connected at a second end to a second valve, wherein the second valve is configured to be pneumatically connected to an air brake system, wherein the pneumatic valve is opened to activate the air brake system and closed to de-activate the air brake system.

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling with a coupling head comprising a coupling lock, wherein the coupling lock is designed as a rotary lock with a coupling eye and a frog, wherein the frog is rotatable about a main axis between a coupled position and an uncoupled position, the coupling eye is rotatably connected to the frog at a first end about a coupling eye axis and has a second free end, and the frog has a jaw that is arranged to receive a second end of a coupling eye of a counter-coupling head; with a decoupling device comprising a motor connected to the frog via a drive link to rotate the frog from the coupled position to the uncoupled position; with a damping device that dampens a rotation of the core by means of a resistance torque. The coupling according to the invention is characterized in that the damping device is arranged to dampen the rotation of the frog from the uncoupled position to the coupled position with a greater resistance torque than the rotation of the frog from the coupled position to the uncoupled position.

The invention relates to the technical field of knuckle bearings, in particular to a maintenance-free knuckle bearing unit for a bogie of a rail transit vehicle, which comprises a bearing module, a movable module, a dual-seal module and a detection module. The bearing module is used for being connected with a bogie. The movable module is movably arranged on the bearing module, the contact face between the movable module and the bearing module is in an arc shape, one end of the movable module extends out of the bearing module in the axial direction and is used for being connected with another bogie, and the movable module can swing relative to the bearing module; the double-sealing module is arranged around the movable module, and the double-sealing module is connected with the bearing module and the movable module, so that a double-sealing closed cavity is formed between the movable module and the bearing module; the detection module is arranged on the bearing module, and the detection module is used for monitoring operation state parameters between the bearing module and the movable module. According to the invention, the long-period maintenance-free operation of the bearing can be realized on the premise of ensuring the safety.

Electrical cable (1) having a connecting line (2) with electrical conductors and a plug-in connector (3) for establishing an electrical connection with a plug-in counter-element, • wherein the plug-in connector (3) has an electrical plug-in contact (4) and a connecting element (5) electrically connected to the plug-in contact (4), • wherein the plug-in contact (4) is made to be inserted along a insertion direction (100) with a plug-in counter-contact to removably establish an electrical connection, • wherein the connecting element (5) is permanently connected to the connecting line (2) to establish a permanent electrical connection and to guide the connecting line (2) out of the plug-in connector (3) along a cable direction (200),and • in which the pluggable contact (4) and the connecting element (5) can be adjusted against each other to adjust a relative alignment of the plugging direction (100) and the cable direction (200) with respect to each other. [Fig.1],

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling which has a coupling head (1) that has a coupling head housing (2) and a coupling closure (3) with a lock. The coupling closure (3) is designed as a rotary lock with a coupling link (5) and a core (6) which can be rotated about a main axis (7) between a coupled position and a decoupled position. The train coupling additionally has a decoupling device (11) which has an actuator (12) that is operatively connected to the core (6) and is designed to act on the core (6) if required in order to rotate the core (6) from the coupled position into the decoupled position. In particular, the train coupling can be operated, if required, in a buffer operating mode in which the train coupling is decoupled and not ready to be coupled. In the buffer operating mode of the train coupling, the decoupling device (11) is activated in particular only when the core (6) has been moved from the decoupled position into the coupled position, and the core (6) is then moved back into the decoupled position using the actuator (12) of the decoupling device (11).

The invention relates to a train, in particular a freight train, with a plurality of wagons coupled to one another by mechanical couplings; with a main air line extending through the carriages via coupled air couplings at axial ends of the carriages facing each other and coupled to each other by mechanical couplings; with shut-off devices that include shut-off valves arranged in the area of ​​the air couplings in order to selectively release and pressure-tightly shut off the main air line at the air couplings. The train according to the invention is characterized in that the shut-off valves are designed as air valves that are at least indirectly electrically actuated.

The invention relates to a power supply device (1) for the on-demand external supply, in particular of electrical energy, to a parked wagon (2) or to a parked group of coupled wagons (2), wherein the wagon (2) is preferably a freight wagon equipped with a coupling (3), and in particular with a digital automatic coupling (3). The power supply device (1) has a mechanical interface device (4) which is designed to establish a detachable mechanical connection with the coupling (3) of the wagon (2) as required. The power supply device (1) further has an electrical contact terminal device (5) which is designed to establish a detachable galvanic connection with at least one electrical terminal, in particular an electrical contact coupling (6) of the coupling (3) of the wagon (2), or with at least one electrical terminal of the wagon (2).

The utility model provides a railway vehicle. The railway vehicle comprises a first carriage and a second carriage, the second carriage is connected to the rear side of the first carriage; the monitoring assembly comprises a transmission host, a first monitoring assembly and a second monitoring assembly; the first monitoring assembly comprises a first acquisition host, a first brake monitoring part used for monitoring the brake performance of a first compartment, a coupler monitoring part used for detecting the coupler performance of the first compartment, a wheel track monitoring part used for monitoring the wheel track performance of the first compartment and an operation monitoring part used for monitoring the operation state of the first compartment. The second monitoring assembly comprises a second acquisition host and a second brake monitoring piece used for monitoring the brake performance of a second compartment, the transmission host is used for being in signal connection with an external server, and the transmission host is in signal connection with the first acquisition host and the second acquisition host. Through the technical scheme provided by the invention, the problem that the monitoring architecture of the railway vehicle cannot realize parameter coupling monitoring in the related technology can be solved.

The invention discloses an E+ grade steel material and a heat treatment process and application thereof, and relates to the technical field of heat treatment of alloy castings. The heat treatment process of the E+ grade steel material comprises the following steps: taking an E+ grade steel casting, heating it to 880-900°C and keeping it warm, and then water cooling it; the carbon equivalent CE of the E+ grade steel casting is 0.64-0.88%; heating the casting to a primary tempering temperature of 500-600°C and keeping it warm, then water cooling it, heating it to a secondary tempering temperature of 500-600°C, keeping it warm, and then air cooling or wind cooling it. The hardness of the E+ grade steel casting is 260-330 HBW, the tensile strength is ≥950Mpa, the yield strength is ≥800Mpa, the elongation after fracture is ≥14%, the section shrinkage is ≥30%, and the impact absorption energy at -40°C is ≥27J.

The invention relates to an automatic train coupling with a coupling head comprising a coupling lock, wherein the coupling lock is designed as a rotary lock with a coupling eye and a frog, wherein the frog is rotatable about a principal axis between a coupled position and an uncoupled position, the coupling eye is rotatably connected to the frog at a first end about a coupling eye axis and has a second free end, and the frog has a jaw arranged to receive a second end of a coupling eye of a counter-coupling head; with an uncoupling device comprising a motor connected to the frog via a drive connection to rotate the frog from the coupled position to the uncoupled position; with a damping device damping a rotation of the frog by means of a resistance torque.The coupling according to the invention is characterized in that the damping device is arranged to dampen the rotation of the frog from the uncoupled position to the coupled position with a greater resistance torque than the rotation of the frog from the coupled position to the uncoupled position.