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Swivel coupling

US6234702A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1998
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/458
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A swivel coupling for coupling together two vehicles, in particular two rail vehicles. The swivel coupling rests on a shared bogie between the two vehicles and has a rotation function and a shock-absorbing function. Each of these functions is performed by distinct elements of the swivel coupling structure.

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