Apparatus for suspending at least one current-carrying contact wire for current collectors of overhead line buses or trams
US5542511A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60M1/225
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for suspending at least one current-carrying contact wire for current collectors of overhead line buses or trams comprises a connecting element is fixed to a support cable. The connecting element is formed from an insulating plastic material, preferably a glass fiber-reinforced polyamide, and forms a unitary shaped body having a receiving member for a support element which is adjustable relative thereto, for supporting the gripping member. The connecting element includes a support shoe with connection eye for an insert which can be fixed therein, for receiving the support element in a pivotable manner and a clamping cover which can be screwed to the support shoe. The support shoe and clamping cover are provided with a longitudinal groove for receiving the support cable in a non-slip fashion.
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