CPC Definition - Subclass B61G
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Devices and methods for connecting rolling stock in a train and to cushion impact of the railway vehicles against each other.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Vehicle connections in general |
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Couplings having interengaging parts having different shape wherein the couplings mounted on adjacent vehicles could be of same shape, but connected together by parts of different shape, e.g. bars or shakles .
Following drawings show two examples:
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Couplings for matching couplings of different types |
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The titles of this group are self-explanatory and do not need to be more specified.
Following drawings show two examples:
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The titles of this group are self-explanatory and do not need to be more specified.
Typical examples are:
- Automatic car coupler.
- Transitional coupling for matching couplings of different types.
- Air hose support clip to prevent lateral loading.
- Centering device for automatic electrical couplings.
- Visual coupling indicator.
Following drawings show two examples:
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Gangways for couled vehicles | |
Pivotal connections | |
Flexible line connectors | |
Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively movable parts |
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Examples:
Coupling between two articulated vehicle parts
Coupling by means of a single coupling bar
A convex surface 75 adapted for contact with a plate 72 to limit lateral movement
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Gangways for coupled vehicles, e.g. of concertina type | |
Construction details of vehicle bodies |
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The titles of this group are self-explanatory and do not need to be more specified.
Following drawings show two examples (US2584486 and US7686177):
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Hand tools |
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Arrangement of coupling in relation to vehicle body or under-frame, and mounting of coupling on the vehicle.
Example:
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Details of the structure that links the couplings to the end of the wagon.
Following drawing shows one example;
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The titles of this group are self-explanatory and do not need to be more specified.
Following drawing shows one example:
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Manufacturing buffers | |
Dampers using plastic deformation | B61F7/12 |
Buffer for cranes | |
Dampers |
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Energy consumption element or collapsible element for absorbing energy in case of collision. The deformation of the element is not reversible.
Following drawings show two examples:
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Buffer cars; Arrangements or construction of railway vehicles for protecting them in case of collisions | |
Bumpers or like collision guards |