Cable Car Shock Absorber With Slide Link For Variable Slope Tracks

The shock absorption means are made dynamic by allowing the shock absorber to act along a trajectory that is not fixed relative to the vehicle body, but rather along the direction of motion of the vehicle. The slide link guides the movement along a rectilinear trajectory parallel to the running plane of the wheels, adapting to the variable slope conditions while maintaining reliable shock absorption through the hydraulic damper's ability to control deceleration forces in any orientation.

The shock absorption system transitions from a purely vertical orientation to a multi-dimensional solution where the shock absorber acts along a rectilinear trajectory parallel to the running plane of the wheels. This dimensional change allows the same shock absorber to effectively handle both vertical shocks and horizontal deceleration forces from emergency braking or cable halting, covering all emergency scenarios regardless of orientation.

The connection between the cabin support and carriage is segmented into two distinct functional elements: a rigid connection that provides structural strength, and a slide link with shock absorber that enables gradual deceleration. The rigid connection maintains structural integrity, while the separate slide link mechanism allows controlled energy absorption during emergency braking, achieving both strength and progressive deceleration.

A slide link is introduced as an intermediary element between the cabin support and carriage. This slide link serves as a mediator that guides the shock absorber along a rectilinear trajectory parallel to the running plane of the wheels. The slide link adds minimal complexity while ensuring the shock absorption is progressive and reliable by constraining the movement to a controlled linear path, regardless of the variable slope conditions.