Automatic electric coupling mechanism for a passenger transit type vehicle
US5449295A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/631
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric coupler engages a mechanical coupler disposed on a passenger transit vehicle to enable necessary electrical connections required to operate such vehicle to be achieved. Such electric coupler includes an interface device engaging both such mechanical coupler and such electric coupler for positioning the electric coupler on such mechanical coupler. A first securing device engages each of such interface device and such mechanical coupler for securing them together. A second securing device engages each of such interface device and such electric coupler for securing them together. A pair of bearing shaft members and a pair of shaft support members connected to a respective one of such pair of bearing shaft members are provided. A third securing device engages each of such interface device and such pair of shaft support members for securing them together. A pair of electric coupler box members and a pair of linear bearings are provided. A respective one of such pair of linear bearings is secured to a portion of a respective one of such electric coupler box members and engage a respective one of such bearing shaft members. A thrust plate member is disposed on such linear bear…
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