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126results about "Railway couplings" patented technology

Cable guide assembly and vehicle having the cable guide assembly

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).
Owner:BIZLINK IND GERMANY GMBH

Coupling assembly and air coupling for a coupling assembly

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.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

Central buffer coupler, signal transceiver, vehicle member and computer-implemented method

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).
Owner:DELLNER COUPLERS AB

Coupling rod for a rail vehicle

PendingEP4747127A1BufferRailway couplings
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.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

High-power plug connector system

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.
Owner:HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO KG

Safety device

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.
Owner:HENRICI CHRISTIAN M

Automatic coupling

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.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

Maintenance-free knuckle bearing unit for bogie of rail transit vehicle

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.
Owner:CHENGDU TIANMA RAILWAY BEARING

ELECTRICAL CABLE

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],
Owner:ADAM HALL

train, especially freight train

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.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

Railway vehicle

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.
Owner:CHINA RAIL WAY TAIYUAN GRP CO LTD +2

Automatic train coupler

PendingEP4763660A1Railway couplings
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.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

Mining mobile bicycle and mining mobile train set

A mining mobile bicycle comprises a bearing platform, a steering assembly and a wheel assembly, the wheel assembly is rotationally connected with the bearing platform through the steering assembly, the rotating axis between the wheel assembly and the bearing platform is a second rotating axis, the top face of the bearing platform is a bearing plane, and the second rotating axis is perpendicular to the bearing plane. The wheel assembly comprises an axle and wheel bodies, the axle is arranged on the steering assembly, the two sides of the axle are each provided with one wheel body, the wheel body on any side is correspondingly in rolling fit with one guide rail, the axle is rotationally connected with the steering assembly, the axle and the wheel bodies rotate synchronously, and each guide rail is provided with at least one arc-shaped section. The annular wall of each roller is a first rolling surface, the first rolling surfaces are conical surfaces, the first rolling surfaces of the rollers on the two sides are designed to be conical surfaces, and the diameters of the first rolling surfaces of the contact points of the rollers on the two sides and the corresponding guide rails are continuously and automatically adjusted till the angular speeds of the rollers on the two sides are equal, so that the structural complexity of the wheel assembly is simplified, and the mining moving train set is further provided.
Owner:NINGXIA YIZHONG XINDA MASCH PROCESSING CO LTD

Intelligent traction connecting rod mechanism

The utility model discloses an intelligent traction connecting rod mechanism which comprises a connecting column, a connecting bearing is connected to the top end of the connecting column, a connecting flange is connected to the connecting bearing, a first connecting rod is fixed to the connecting flange, and the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to a second connecting rod. The two ends of the second connecting rod are connected with the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod through bolt connecting pieces respectively, a bearing seat is arranged at the end of the third connecting rod, a pull rod is connected into the bearing seat, a shaft sleeve is arranged at the bottom of the pull rod, a traction shaft is connected into the shaft sleeve, and the traction shaft is fixed to the shaft sleeve through a positioning bolt. The traction device is scientific and reasonable in structural design, and the traction shaft can be driven to move through the connecting column by arranging a linkage mechanism composed of the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod, the third connecting rod and the like, so that the traction shaft can move stably, the consistency of equipment is improved, and resistance is reduced.
Owner:TIANJIN HEIDI HAILUN AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD

Opening and closing method of opening and closing mechanism for tramcar

The invention relates to the technical field of tramcar opening and closing devices, in particular to an opening and closing method of an opening and closing mechanism for a tramcar, which comprises the following steps: S1, starting a driving motor, driving a connecting rod assembly and a gas spring to move, connecting one side, close to a motor shaft, of the gas spring with the connecting rod assembly, and separating the connecting rod assembly from a limiting unit I at the moment; s2; the air spring is driven to move in the F1 direction until the connecting lines of the two end points of the air spring and the motor shaft are located on the same straight line; s3, the gas spring is driven to move in the F2 direction until the gas spring moves to the position close to the vertex D1, and the protective cover is opened; at the moment, the connecting rod assembly abuts against the second limiting unit in a limiting mode and is locked by the locking assembly, and at the moment, the connecting rod assembly lifts the protective cover upwards. According to the scheme, the protective cover can be conveniently opened and closed, and the efficiency is improved.
Owner:ZHUZHOU GOFRONT EQUIP +1

Railway vehicle bogie central traction device and axle box built-in bogie

PendingCN122186223ARailway couplingsBogies
The application discloses a central traction device of a rail vehicle bogie and a bogie with an axle box built-in, which comprises a traction seat, a traction connecting seat and a transverse semi-active suspension device; the traction seat comprises a horizontal seat plate and a switching body, a vertical damper connecting seat is arranged on the horizontal seat plate, and the switching body is connected with the traction connecting seat; a first transverse damper mounting seat, a hoisting device mounting seat, a transverse stop mounting seat and a first traction rod mounting seat are arranged on the traction connecting seat; the transverse semi-active suspension device comprises a first vibration monitoring element for monitoring the vibration of a vehicle body, a second vibration monitoring element for monitoring the vibration of a frame, a semi-active transverse damper for inhibiting the transverse vibration of the vehicle body and a controller for signal processing, and the controller is used for adjusting the damping force of the semi-active transverse damper according to the monitoring information of the first vibration monitoring element and the second vibration monitoring element. The application can adaptively adjust the damping force of the transverse damper and reduce the operation and maintenance cost of the vehicle in the whole life cycle.
Owner:ZHUZHOU ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE CO LTD +1

Energy chain and system for guiding lines in a multi-part vehicle, in particular in an articulated bus

PCT designated stageWO2026046846A2Hauling chainsHoisting chainsCarriageVertical axis
The invention relates to an energy chain (1), in particular for a system for guiding lines having two carriage bodies (41, 42) coupled so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis, and to a system for guiding lines. The energy chain (1) comprises a plurality of pivotably interconnected link plates (3, 4), which form two plate strands extending in parallel and at a distance from each other, which form, together with connecting pieces extending between parallel link plates, at least one receiving space (8) for cables (9) and / or lines, characterised in that the link plates (3, 4) form a first upper plate strand and a second parallel lower plate strand, and in that, in an intended installation situation of the energy chain (1), the link plates (3, 4) are each pivotable in two pivoting directions, in each case in the same direction and in opposite directions, about a vertical axis (Z) extending perpendicularly to an approximately horizontal guide plane.
Owner:IGUS SE & CO KG

Automatic train coupler and method for uncoupling an automatic train coupler

Automatic train coupling, in particular for freight wagons of a rail-bound vehicle, having a coupling head (1) comprising a coupling head housing (2) and a coupling lock (3) with a locking mechanism, wherein the coupling lock is embodied as a rotary lock with a coupling ring (5) and a central part (6), wherein the central part is rotatable about a main axis (7) between a coupled position and a decoupled position, the coupling ring is rotatably coupled to the central part about a coupling ring axis (8) with a first end (5.1) and has a free second end (5.2), and the central part has a recess (9) arranged for accommodating the second end of the coupling ring of an opposing coupling head; the automatic train coupling further has a decoupling device (11) which is electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically actuated, comprising an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motor which is at least indirectly coupled to the central part via a transmission connection in order to rotate the central part from the coupled position into the decoupled position, wherein the decoupling device has a blocked position in which the decoupling device prevents the central part from being rotated from the decoupled position into the coupled position via the transmission connection, wherein a control device is provided with which the decoupling device can be actuated in order to continuously hold the decoupling device in the blocked position for a period of time.
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH

A coupling mechanism for a mine car

ActiveCN224375591URailway couplings
This utility model relates to the technical field of auxiliary mechanisms for mining equipment, and discloses a connecting mechanism for mine cars. The connecting mechanism includes a mine car, a locking component fixedly connected to the side of the mine car, and a connecting component fixedly connected to the side of the mine car away from the locking component. A limit pin is provided on the upper surface of the connecting component, a handle is provided on the upper surface of the limit pin, and a limit assembly is provided on the outer surface of the limit pin. To make the connection between the two mine cars tighter, the locking component is inserted into the connecting component. When the worker passes the limit pin through the limit hole on the upper surface of the connecting component, the ball bearing is compressed, causing the strong spring to contract, thus allowing the ball bearing to retract into the mounting groove. After the limit pin is fully inserted into the connecting component, the mounting block is positioned below the connecting component. This causes the elastic force of the strong spring to push the mounting block out of the mounting groove, allowing the outer surface of the ball bearing to contact the bottom of the connecting component, making the mine car more stable when turning.
Owner:SHANDONG MINING MACHINERY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD

Train rescue method, train rescue system, and rescue locomotive

A train rescue method, comprising: when a rescue locomotive applies service braking, a pressure sensor (02) collects a pressure value of a locomotive train pipe and sends same to an instruction conversion unit of the locomotive; the instruction conversion unit sends a service braking instruction and a braking level electric signal to a braking control system of a rescued train on the basis of a braking level corresponding to the pressure value; and the braking control system controls the rescued train to brake; when the rescue locomotive applies emergency braking, a pressure switch (01) of the locomotive sends an emergency braking electric signal to an emergency braking solenoid valve (05) and an emergency braking train line; the emergency braking solenoid valve (05) vents the locomotive train pipe by means of a pneumatic piston valve (04); the emergency braking train line sends the emergency braking electric signal to the braking control system of the rescued train; and the braking control system controls the train to apply emergency braking. By using the method, the economic costs and maintenance costs of rescued trains are reduced, and the rescue efficiency and safety during rescue are improved. Further provided are a train rescue system and a rescue locomotive.
Owner:CRRC CHANGCHUN RAILWAY VEHICLES CO LTD

Automatic central buffer coupling with spring means

PendingEP4663505A1Railway couplings
The present invention relates to an automatic center buffer coupler (1) for a rail vehicle. The center buffer coupler (1) comprises a housing (2) for accommodating a hook disc (3) with a pivot axis (5) for pivoting the hook disc (3) at least between a coupled position and a decoupled position, and an actuator (8) with an actuating device (10) for pivoting the hook disc (3) into a decoupled position. The actuating device (10) comprises a spindle drive unit (11) driven by an electric motor (9). The spindle drive unit (11) is self-locking and arranged in the housing (2) such that it is axially movable opposite to the actuating direction (A), with at least one spring element (17) being provided which counteracts axial movement of the spindle drive unit (11).
Owner:KB INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO KG

Energy chain and system for guiding lines in a multi-part vehicle, in particular in an articulated bus

PCT designated stageWO2026046846A3Hauling chainsHoisting chainsCarriageVertical axis
The invention relates to an energy chain (1), in particular for a system for guiding lines having two carriage bodies (41, 42) coupled so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis, and to a system for guiding lines. The energy chain (1) comprises a plurality of pivotably interconnected link plates (3, 4), which form two plate strands extending in parallel and at a distance from each other, which form, together with connecting pieces extending between parallel link plates, at least one receiving space (8) for cables (9) and / or lines, characterised in that the link plates (3, 4) form a first upper plate strand and a second parallel lower plate strand, and in that, in an intended installation situation of the energy chain (1), the link plates (3, 4) are each pivotable in two pivoting directions, in each case in the same direction and in opposite directions, about a vertical axis (Z) extending perpendicularly to an approximately horizontal guide plane.
Owner:IGUS SE & CO KG

RAIL VEHICLE

Owner:SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH

Electrical connector

A connector unit comprising a first housing (1) having a sidewall (10) encompassing an interior space (11) in which at least one electrical contact element (12) is arranged, at least one further housing (2) having a sidewall (20) encompassing an interior space (21) in which at least one electrical contact element (22) is arranged, and a mounting element (3) having a first opening (30) and at least one further opening (30), wherein each of said first housing (1) or said further housing (2) comprises a mounting section (13, 23) via which mounting sections (13, 23) said first housing (1) and said further housing (2) are fixedly connected to the mounting element (3) such that said first housing (1) is allocated to a first opening (30) and such that said further housing (2) is allocated to a further opening (30) and wherein each of said first housing (1) or said second housing (2) comprises on the outside of said sidewall (10) a latching structure (14, 24), wherein said latching structure (14) of said first housing (1) is adapted to be latched in with said latching structure (24) of said further housing (2) in order to establish a mechanical connection between two housings (1, 2).
Owner:STAUBLI ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AG

Train head hook and middle coupler fastening tool for motor train unit

The utility model discloses a motor train unit train head hook and middle car coupler fastening tool which comprises a coupler head, a coupler body and a coupler tail, the coupler head is connected with the coupler tail through the coupler body, the coupler body comprises a first damping mechanism and a second damping mechanism, the first damping mechanism is connected with the second damping mechanism, and the first damping mechanism comprises a first damping rod, a first piston and a first damping cylinder. The first damping rod is slidably connected with the first damping cylinder through the first piston. The coupler has the advantages that the coupler body comprises the first damping mechanism and the second damping mechanism, triple damping can be achieved through the first damping mechanism and the second damping mechanism, the damping effect is further improved, and the buffering effect is improved when two motor train unit couplers are in butt joint.
Owner:WUHAN MAIMI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Decoupling system, automatic draught coupling and rail vehicle with an automatic draught coupling with a decoupling system of this type, and method for decoupling an automatic coupling that is mechanically coupled to a counter draught coupling

ActiveEP4504573B1Railway couplings
The invention relates to generic railborne vehicles and in particular rail vehicles. In particular, the invention relates to a decoupling system for an automatic draught coupling for a rail vehicle, and a draught coupling with a decoupling system of this type, and a method for decoupling an automatic draught coupling that is mechanically coupled to a counter draught coupling. The invention is characterised in that, by a user, an actuation request (X-EK) is provided for transferring the coupling closure (8) from a coupled into a decoupled position and the control unit (11) actuates the decoupling device (9) to transfer the coupling closure (8) from a coupled into a decoupled position according to the actuation request (X-EK), wherein the actuation only takes place upon or after receipt of information confirming a verification of the actuation request (X-EK).
Owner:VOITH PATENT GMBH