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Middle hoop system for an articulated vehicle

US8523215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 5, 2011
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60D5/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A middle hoop system for a vehicle joint is arranged between a vehicle front part and a vehicle rear part of a vehicle. The middle hoop forms a passage between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part, the middle hoop surrounding the passage. A cable which is arranged above the passage extends along a curved path between the vehicle front part and the vehicle rear part. A bearing is provided between the cable and the middle hoop. The bearing has a guide surface permitting a relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between the cable and the middle hoop. The cable is subject to a smaller load by the middle hoop system.

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