Hinge connection between two vehicles connected to each other in an articulated manner

US5487555A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Hubner Gummi-und Kunstoff GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Robert Koch · Witzenhausen, DE
• Knud Mosaner · Kassel, DE
• Roland Schleicher · Vellmar, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 1993
• Grant date: Jan 30, 1996
• Expiry date: May 4, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B61D17/20
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Hinge connection between two vehicles, which are connected to each other in an articulated manner such that the two vehicles can be adjusted in relation to one another around a vertical axis, a transverse axis, and a longitudinal axis. Movements around the vertical axis are made possible within the hinge by one hinge part each being associated with one of the two vehicles and by both hinge parts being adjustable in relation to one another around the vertical axis. Movements around the transverse axis and around the longitudinal axis are made possible by one of the hinge parts being connected to one of the two vehicles adjustably around the transverse axis and the longitudinal axis. The hinge part that is connected to one of the two vehicles adjustably around the transverse axis and around the longitudinal axis is held rigidly at a rigid strap, which in turn is held at the corresponding vehicle (3) via an elastic element (4). The elastic element is able to undergo stretching strain and deformation by compression during relative movements between the two vehicles (1, 2) around the transverse axis and can be stressed by shear forces during relative movements between the two vehicles a…