Collision energy absorbing system concentrated around the VHS power car and first vehicle
US11167778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61C17/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a railway vehicle, wherein the vehicle having a plurality of cars arranged one behind the other longitudinally, wherein each car has a front end articulated to a rear end of the adjacent car; at least one power unit connected to a first of the cars; and a collision energy absorbing assembly, The collision energy absorbing assembly has a first collision energy absorbing system located at the front of the power unit and a second collision energy absorbing system located at the connection between the power unit and the first car.
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