Automatic electric coupling mechanism for a passenger transit ty

Details Automatic electric coupling mechanism for a passenger transit ty Automatic electric coupling mechanism for a passenger transit ty

1994-04-26

1995-09-12

Schwartz, Larry I.

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to...

439 34, H01R 1360

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054492955

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 bearing electric coupler assembly. A pair of coil springs are connected to support such thrust plate for longitudinal movement. A connection device engages such electric coupler box members and such coil springs for connecting them together. A thrust mechanism is connected to the thrust plate for applying a thrust force thereto during coupling and uncoupling operations.

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patent: 5139158 (1992-08-01), Lindner

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