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Energy absorption device and rail vehicle having same

US11021176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61G11/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An energy absorption device configured to be provided at a front end of a train includes a coupler seat, a support base, a crush pipe, a coupler, a guide member, an energy absorption component and an anti-climbing assembly. The support base is fixedly arranged at the front end of the train; the crush pipe is fixed to the coupler seat; a connecting end of the coupler is inserted into the crush pipe and is slidable with respect to the crush pipe; the guide member has one end fixed to the coupler seat, and another end inserted into the support base and slidable with respect to the support base; the guide member limits an oscillation of the crush pipe; the energy absorption component is provided between the coupler seat and the support base; and the anti-climbing assembly is fixedly arranged on the support base and is compressible.

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