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    railway wagon coupler for coupling railway wagons and coupling support mechanism for a railway wagon coupler a coupler for transit wagons includes a coupler fastener, a coupler mechanism supported by the coupler fastener by means of a deformation tube and a traction device element, and a coupling support mechanism. the coupling support mechanism includes two support arms pivotally mounted to a bottom part of a coupling connector. a tension rod is provided so that each support arm controls the articulated displacement of each support arm. each support arm additionally includes a torsion spring which is loaded when the support arm is pivotedly in the upper direction and discharged when the support arm is pivotedly in the lower direction. the position of each support arm can be adjusted independently, thus allowing the adjustment of the coupler along the longitudinal and lateral planes of the wagon in transit.
    公开号:BR112013025603B1
    申请号:R112013025603-6
    申请日:2012-04-04
    公开日:2020-12-15
    发明作者:Jason D. Peckham
    申请人:Wabtec Holding Corp；
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    CROSS REFERENCE OF RELATED ORDERS
    This application claims the priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 473,353, filed on April 8, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference. HISTORY OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    The present invention is directed to couplers for wagons in transit, and more particularly, to couplers having a coupling support mechanism for the multidimensional adjustment of a coupling head of a loaded wagon in transit. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE
    Vertical support mechanisms are commonly used in connectors for freight cars in transit known as couplers. The purpose of the existing vertical support mechanisms is to support a wagon coupler in transit as well as to provide vertical adjustment of the coupler. Conventional vertical support mechanisms use members suspended by springs capable of compressing under the vertical load imposed by the coupler. In a typical application, the vertical load imposed by the coupler is transferred to the vertical support mechanism so that one or more springs are compressed. The number and stiffness of the springs determine the vertical displacement of the vertical support mechanism under load.
    In another project, the members suspended by springs can be replaced by a hydraulic mechanism, where the vertical load imposed by the coupler is produced by a force transferred to a hydraulic fluid inside a cylinder. In another alternative, the springs on the spring-suspended member can be replaced by a resilient elastomeric material, such as rubber, capable of deflecting under load and restoring its shape when the load is removed.
    Existing vertical support mechanism designs are associated with some disadvantages. Conventional vertical support mechanisms only adjust the position of the coupler in a single plane in a vertical direction. The lateral adjustment of the coupler is not possible because these vertical support mechanisms allow movement 10 only in the vertical direction parallel to the ground. In addition, due to the need for large springs or hydraulic cylinders to support the heavy vertical loads imposed on the coupler, conventional vertical support mechanisms occupy a substantial space. These arrangements 15 prevent the installation of auxiliary components adjacent to the coupler. In addition, existing projects are susceptible to a reduction in operational efficiency due to contamination from accumulated waste between one or more coils of the springs. In addition, conventional vertical support mechanisms 20 always support a load imposed by the coupler and cannot fail to support the load without removing the vertical support mechanism from the coupler. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    In view of the presented, there is a need for a coupling support mechanism capable of multidimensional adjustment, so that the alignment of the couplers between adjacent wagons in transit can be adjusted in more than one plane of movement. There is also an additional need to provide a coupling support mechanism 30 having compact dimensions and reduced weight, which allows the installation of auxiliary components adjacent to the coupler. There is another need to provide a coupling support mechanism that reduces the possibility of contamination from accumulated waste that reduces the operational efficiency of the coupling support mechanism. There is another need for a coupling support mechanism that can be detached from the load support imposed by the coupler without removing the coupling support mechanism from the coupler.
    According to one embodiment, a coupler for a railway wagon may include a coupler fastener, a coupler mechanism connected to the coupler fastener and a coupling support mechanism that supports the coupler mechanism 10. The coupling support mechanism may include a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler holder for the support of a railway wagon coupler. In addition, the coupling support mechanism can also include a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms. The plurality of torsion springs can be operationally connected to the plurality of support arms so that the pivoting movement of any plurality of support arms causes a rotation movement of the corresponding torsion springs. Each of the plurality of support arms can be movable in an articulated manner, independent of the remaining support arms, to allow movement of the coupler fastener in at least two planes of movement.
    According to another embodiment, the coupler for a railway wagon can additionally include a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms. The plurality of tension rods can be operationally connected to the support arms to control the articulation movement of the support arms. 3D A first end of each of the plurality of tension rods can be connected to the coupler clamp and a second end of each of the plurality of tension rods can be connected to the corresponding support arm.
    The length of each of the plurality of tension rods can be adjustable, so that each of the corresponding torsion springs is loaded when the tension rod is shortened and discharged when the tension rod is elongated. In this embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of tension rods can be adjustable by rotating an upper end of the tension rod with respect to the lower end of the tension rod.
    According to yet another embodiment, each of the plurality of support arms of the coupling support mechanism may include a support arm mounting element having a central recessed part and an opening extending through the support arm mounting element . In this embodiment, each of the plurality of support arms may additionally include an arm element extending from the mounting element. The corresponding tension rod can be operationally connected to the arm element. A first end of each torsion spring can be connected to the corresponding support arm 20 and a second end of each torsion spring can be connected to a torsion spring connector.
    According to another embodiment, a railway wagon coupler for coupling railway wagons may include a coupler fastener connected to a body of the railway wagon, a coupling mechanism connected to the coupler fastener by means of a deformation tube, and a «Coupling support mechanism that supports the coupling mechanism. The coupling support mechanism may include a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler clamp for the rail car coupler support. In addition, the coupling support mechanism may also include a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler holder for the support of a railway wagon coupler and a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms. In this embodiment, the plurality of torsion springs can be operatively connected to the plurality of support arms, so that the articulation movement of any one of the plurality of support arms causes a rotation movement of the corresponding torsion springs.
    According to another embodiment, each of the plurality of support arms can be pivotally movable 10, independent of the remaining support arms to allow the coupler fastener to move in at least two planes of movement. The railcar coupler can additionally include a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms. The plurality of tension rods can be operationally connected to the support arms to control the articulation movement of the support arms. A first end of each of the plurality of tension rods can be connected to the fastener of the coupler and a second end of each of the plurality of tension rods can be connected to the corresponding support arm.
    According to yet another embodiment, the length of each of the plurality of detent rods can be adjustable so that each of the corresponding torsion springs 25 is loaded when the tension rod is shortened and discharged when the tension rod is long. The length of each of the plurality of tension rods can be adjustable by rotating an upper end of the tension rod with respect to the lower end 30 of the tension rod. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of support arms may include a support arm mounting element having a central recessed part and an opening extending through the support arm mounting element. In addition, each plurality of support arms may additionally include an arm element extending from the mounting element.
    The above characteristics and other aspects and characteristics, as well as the methods of operation will become clear with the consideration of the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which equal reference numerals designate the corresponding parts in the various figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a typical vertical support mechanism installed in a wagon coupler in transit.
    FIGURE 2 is a top perspective view of an embodiment of a coupling support mechanism installed on a wagon coupler in transit according to one embodiment.
    FIGURE 3 is a bottom perspective view of the coupling support mechanism installed in a 20-car wagon in transit according to the embodiment shown in FIGURE 2.
    FIGURE 4 is a side view of the coupling support mechanism installed in a wagon coupler in transit as shown in FIGURES 2-3.
    FIGURE 5 is an exploded perspective view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 6 is a front perspective view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 7 is a bottom perspective view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 8 is a front view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 9 is a top view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 10 is a bottom view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 11 is a side view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4.
    FIGURE 12 is a rear view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4 in an unloaded state.
    FIGURE 13 is a rear view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4 in a standard state when installed on a wagon coupler in transit.
    FIGURE 14 is a rear view of the coupling support mechanism shown in FIGURES 2-4 in a state of maximum stress due to the vertical load placed on the wagon coupler in transit. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED ACHIEVEMENTS
    For the purposes of the description, hereinafter the special and directional terms will be mentioned in the invention as oriented in the figures of the drawings. However, it should be understood that the invention can have many alternative variations, except where strictly specified to the contrary. It should also be understood that the specific components illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thus, any reference to specific dimensions and other physical characteristics referring to the achievements disclosed in the present should not be considered as limiting.
    With reference to drawings in which equal reference characters refer to identical parts in their various views, the present invention is generally described in terms of a coupler having a coupling support mechanism operating to provide multidimensional adjustment to the alignment of a coupling head. a wagon in transit. Referring initially to FIGURE 1, an embodiment of a coupler 10 is shown. The coupler 10 as described herein is intended for connection to a structure of 5 wagons (not shown) for a wagon in transit (not shown), as it will be readily apparent to technicians in railway vehicles. It is desirable that ° coupler 10 is used in vehicles loaded in transit and similar wagons in transit used for the transit of passengers.
    However, this use is not intended to be limiting and coupler 10 has applications in wagons in transit generally. The coupler 10 in the shown embodiment generally includes a coupler fixer 20, a coupling mechanism 44, a deformation tube for energy absorption 50, and a traction mechanism 15 for energy absorption 60. Deformation tube 50 connects the coupling mechanism 44 to the coupler holder 20 by connection with the mechanism of the pulling device 60. The coupler 10 additionally includes one or more devices for absorbing energy 150 used to support the mechanism of the pulling device 60 in the coupling holder 20 .
    The fastener of the coupler 20 has a box-shaped fastening body 22 with a generally square or truncated rectangular shape, as seen from its side sides, so that the side profile of the fastening body 22 is generally triangular. The fastener body 22 is formed by a series of interconnected structural elements 24. A front face of the fastener body 22 defines a front opening and interfaces with a sliding fastener assembly 112 that retains the drive mechanism mechanism 60 in the fastener body 22 of preferably in an interior area of the fastening body 22. An upper face of the fastening body 22 can define several openings that accept the retention of the elements to interface and the retention of the fastening body 22 in the wagon structure of a wagon in transit.
    In summary, the coupling mechanism 44 includes a coupling head 46 for coupling coupling head 46 with a receiving coupling head 46 in an adjacent wagon in transit. The coupling mechanism 44 is coupled to the coupler holder 20 by a deformation hub for energy absorption 50, as previously indicated. The deformation tube 50 has a distal end 52 and a proximal end 54. The distal end 52 of the deformation tube 50 is attached to the coupling head 46 of the coupling mechanism 44 by a first coupling connector 56. The proximal end 54 of the deformation tube deformation 50 is fixed to the mechanism of the traction device 60 by a second coupling connector 58.
    As previously indicated, the sliding fastener support assembly 112 is used to support the drive mechanism 60 to the fastener body 22 of the coupler fastener 20, and generally within a front opening of the fastener body 22. The mechanism of the fastening device Traction 60 is attached to the slide fastener assembly 112 by an upper clamp element 120 and a lower clamp element 122.
    With continued reference to FIGURE 1, the coupler 10 is illustrated showing a vertical support mechanism 138. The vertical support mechanism 138 in this embodiment is used to support a second coupling connector 58 and the support of a vertical load imposed on the coupler 10. In the embodiment shown in FIGURE 1, the vertical support mechanism 138 is supported by a lower braced leg and / or lower clamp element 122 of the slide fastener assembly 112. The vertical support mechanism 138 includes a single spring support element or multiple 140 that vertically supports a second coupling connector 58 from the bottom. One or more springs 144 are mounted between the second coupling connector 58 and the spring support element 140. The spring support element 140 can be pivotally supported on a second support element 142 by means of a suitable fastener mechanical, such as a pin or a combination of bolt and nut. The second support element 142 can be supported by one or more lower braced legs and the lower clamp element 122 again by a suitable mechanical fastener, such as a pin or a combination of screw and nut. Another mechanical fastener of suitable design can be provided to extend by the second support element 142 in order to limit the downward pivoting movement of the spring support element 140.
    The vertical support mechanism 138 illustrated in FIGURE 1 operates to support the coupler 10 along the direction of the vertical axis. Any vertical load imposed on the coupler mechanism 44 during the coupling of the wagons in transit or the movement of the wagon in transit, is directly transferred to the vertical support mechanism 138. The vertical loading of the coupler mechanism 44 causes the springs 144 to be compressed, which in turn causes the spring support element 140 to articulate with respect to the second support element 142.0. vertical movement resulting from the coupler 10 is determined by the stiffness of the springs 144.
    In carrying out the prior art shown in FIGURE 1, the coupling mechanism 44 is adjustable in a vertical direction 30. The lateral adjustment of the coupling mechanism 44 is avoided because the mechanical fasteners prevent any rotation with respect to the longitudinal axis of the wagon in transit. In addition, because large springs 144 are required to support heavy vertical loads, the vertical support mechanism 138 takes up considerable space around the coupler 10. In the embodiment shown in FIGURE 1, the vertical support mechanism 138 extends 5 in the bottom direction under the second coupling connector 58.
    This arrangement avoids the installation of auxiliary components in the coupler 10 in the vicinity of the second coupling connector 58 or the coupler clamp 20. The coupler 10 having vertical support mechanism 138 is described in greater detail in U.S. Patent Application No. 61 / 439,607, deposited on February 4, 2011 and called "Energy Absorbing Coupler", the totality of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
    With reference to FIGURES 2-11 and in particular reference to FIGURE 5, an embodiment of a coupler 10 having a coupling support mechanism 200 according to one embodiment is shown. The coupling support mechanism 200 includes a left support arm 202A and a right support arm 202B pivotally coupled to a bottom part 58A of the second coupling connector 58. Each left support arm 202A and each right support arm 202B includes a mounting element for the support arm 204 having a central recessed part 206 and an opening 208 that extends in the mounting element 204 in the longitudinal direction. The left support arm 202A and the right support arm 202B house the lower part 58A of the second coupling connector 58 when the central recessed part 206 of the mounting element 204 of each support arm is inserted around the lower part 58A of the second 30 coupling connector 58. Corresponding openings 210 are provided in the lower part of 58A of the second coupling connector 58, so that a central axis 212 of the openings 208 in the left support arm 202A and in the right support arm 202B aligns with a central axis 214 of the openings 210 in: bottom 58A when the mounting element 204 of each support arm engages around the bottom 58A, a left torsion spring 5216A and a right torsion spring 216B are inserted through the openings 208 of each mounting element 204 of the left support arm 202A and the right support arm 202B, respectively.
    In the installed state, the right and left torsion springs 216A, 216B, also pass through the openings 210 in the lower part 10 58A of the second coupling connector 58. Bushings 218 are provided inside the openings 208 in the mounting element 204 and openings 210 in the lower part 58A to facilitate the rotation movement of each torsion spring within its respective opening. A first end 220 of the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B includes a hole 222 that accepts a first pin 224.0 first pin 224 is used to secure the first end of each torsion spring with respect to the corresponding support arm. Each mounting element 204 includes a first hole 226 through which the first pin 224 can be inserted. In an installed state, each first pin 224 prevents longitudinal movement, as well as rotation of the first end 220 of the left torsion spring 216A and of the right torsion spring 216B with respect to the left support arm 202A and the right support arm 202B, respectively.
    A second end 228 of each torsion spring is attached to the inside of a torsion spring connector 230. The torsion spring connector 230 includes left and 30 right openings 232 through which the corresponding second ends 228 of the left torsion spring 216A and of the right torsion spring 216B are inserted. Each second end 228 includes the second hole 234 through which a second pin 236 is inserted. Similarly, the torsion spring connector 230 also includes corresponding openings 235 to accept the second pins 236. In an installed state, each second pin 236 prevents longitudinal movement, as well as rotation of the second end 228 of the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B with respect to the torsion spring connector 230.
    The left support arm 202A and the right support arm 02B include an arm element 238 which extends outward from the mounting element 204. Each arm element 238 includes a monolithically flanged portion 240 formed by the mounting element 204. Similar to mounting elements 204, each arm element 238 is recessed in its central part to allow mounting of the support arms 15 to the lower part 58A of the second coupling connector 58. Each arm element 238 has an upper face 242 and a lower face 244. A hole 246 is provided at the distal end of each arm element 238, so that hole 246 extends through the arm element 238 between upper face 20 242 and lower face 244. FIGURES 6 11 illustrate the coupling support mechanism 200 in an assembled state coupled to the bottom 58A of the second coupling connector 58.
    With reference to FIGURES 2-4, the coupling support mechanism 200 is shown installed in coupler 10. The coupling support mechanism 200 is connected to the bottom 58A of the second coupling connector 58 by inserting the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B through the respective openings 208 and 210 provided in the left support arm 202A, in the right support arm 202B, and in the lower part 58A. The lower part 58A is coupled to the upper part of the second coupling connector 58 by a plurality of screws 248, or similar retaining elements.
    A support bracket 250 is coupled to the slide fastener assembly 112 by one or more retainers 252. The support bracket 250 includes a through hole for the support of a 5 pin or screw 256 coupling a tension rod 258 to control the vertical displacement of the coupling support mechanism 200 at a specified level in relation to the ground. The tension rod 258 includes an upper part 258A and a lower part 258B coupled together by thread. The length of the tension rod 258 is adjustable by rotating the upper part 258A in relation to the lower part 258B. The upper part 258A includes a hole 260 through which a screw 256 is inserted and fixed by a nut 257 to couple the tension rod 258 to the support bracket 250. The lower part 258B of the tension rod 258 has a threaded end 262 for the coupling of a nut 264. A support bracket 250 and a corresponding tension rod 258 are provided on each side of the slide fastener assembly 112. Each support bracket 250 and the corresponding tension rod 258 are preferably oriented in a symmetrical assembly with respect to the slide fastener assembly 112.
    The lower part 258B of each tension rod 258 engages a corresponding support arm of the coupling support mechanism 200. A hole 246 in each arm element 25238 of the left support arm 202A and the right support arm 202B is dimensioned so that the lower part 258B of each tension rod 258 can pass freely through each hole 246 without interfering with the side wall of the hole 246. A ball bearing 266 is provided on an upper face 30242 of the arm element 238 of each support arm 202. Lower part 258B of each tension rod 258 passes through a spherical bearing 266 being fixed to each support arm 202 by means of a threaded nut 264 at the end end 262 of the lower part 258B of each tension rod 258. Spherical bearings 266 are provided to ensure a constant connection between each tension rod 258 and the underside 244 of each arm element 238 during the articulated movement of each support arm. By adjusting the length of each tension rod 258, the orientation of the corresponding support arm 202 changes with respect to the bottom 58A of the second coupling connector 58. Shortening of each tension rod 258 causes the arm element 238 of the corresponding support arm 202 articulate upwards in relation to the ground. Conversely, the elongation of each tension rod 258 causes the arm element 238 of the corresponding support arm 202 to pivot in the lower direction relative to the ground. Due to the fastening of the first and second ends 220 and 228, respectively, of each torsion spring 216 in relation to the mounting element 024 of each support arm 022 and of the torsion spring connector 230, the articulation movement of the arm element 238 of each support arm causes each torsion spring to twist in response.
    With reference to FIGURES 12-14, the coupling support mechanism 200 is shown in various loading states. FIGURE 12 illustrates a coupling support mechanism 200 in a first unloaded state. In this configuration, the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B are in their unloaded states, so that the first end 220 and the second end 228 of each torsion spring are not rotated with each other. As shown in FIGURE 12, each support arm 202 is oriented in a slightly downward direction.
    In a second configuration, illustrated in FIGURE 13, the coupling support mechanism 200 is shown in a second standard state when installed in a coupling head of a wagon in transit (not shown). In this configuration, each support arm 202 is rotated in the upper direction, so that the arm elements 238 are substantially parallel to the ground. As each arm 202 is rotated with respect to the lower part 58A of the second coupling connector 58, the first end 220 and the second end 228 of the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B are rotated with each other. This movement causes each torsion spring 216 to be loaded while 10 supports the load imposed by the coupling head.
    In a third configuration illustrated in FIGURE 14, a coupling support mechanism 200 is shown in a third loaded state, wherein the coupling support mechanism 200 is subjected to a greater load than when in the standard state shown in FIGURE 13, and, thus, the support arms 202 are almost parallel to the ground. In the configuration shown in FIGURE 14, each support arm 202 is rotated in the upper direction so that the arm elements 238 are deflected towards the lower part 58A of the second coupling connector 58. Similar to the standard configuration shown in FIGURE 13, as each arm is rotated with respect to the bottom 58A of the second coupling connector 58, the first end 220 and the second end 228 of the left torsion spring 216A and the right torsion spring 216B are rotated with each other. This movement causes each torsion spring 216 to load while supporting the load imposed by the coupling head. In this configuration, each torsion spring is loaded to a higher extent when compared to the standard configuration. The vertical deflection of each 3.0 support arm 202 is dependent on the stiffness of the torsion spring 216, which is a function of the material properties of each torsion spring 216, as well as the length and diameter of each torsion spring 216.
    Although FIGURES 12-14 illustrate embodiments in which both support arms are articulated equally symmetrically, the left support arm 202A can be articulated independently of the right support arm 202B, and vice versa. This adjustment allows the lateral movement of the coupling support mechanism 200 on the longitudinal axis. By moving the left support arm 202A independently of the right support arm 202B, the left torsion spring 216A is loaded differently when compared to the right torsion spring 216B. This allows the coupling support mechanism 200 to support loads that are not evenly distributed in the coupling head. In addition, by independently moving the left support arm 202A with respect to the right support arm 202B, the alignment of the coupler 10 of a wagon can be fine-tuned with respect to the coupler 10 of an adjacent wagon. In addition, the independent articulated movement of the left support arm 202A with respect to the right support arm 202B allows the coupler 10 to move at least in the longitudinal and lateral planes of the wagons during coupling and / or the movement of the wagons.
    A benefit of the coupler 10 incorporating the coupling support mechanism 200 in relation to the vertical support mechanism described above 138 is that the coupling support mechanism 200 allows the movement of the coupler 10 in more than one plane that may not necessarily be parallel to the ground , while the vertical support mechanism 138 only allows adjustment in a plane that is parallel to the ground. The coupling support mechanism 200 allows fine tuning of the alignment of the coupler 10 of a wagon with a corresponding coupler 10 of an adjacent wagon. Another benefit is that the use of torsion springs 216 allows for a lighter and more compact installation, which allows more space for auxiliary equipment, considering that in the vertical support mechanism 138, springs 144 occupy substantially more space under the coupler 10. Thus , the coupling support mechanism 200 can be used to replace the prior art vertical support mechanism 138 to provide greater adjustment of the alignment of the coupler 10, as well as providing more space adjacent to the coupler 10 for the installation of other equipment. It may be desirable in certain applications to eliminate the use of a deformation tube 50 and to reduce the total length of the coupler 10. However, the coupler 10, including a deformation tube 50, as described in the description above, provides better absorption characteristics. power.
    Although the realizations of the coupler 10 for railway wagons and the like and methods of assembly and their operation have been provided in the description above, those skilled in the art can make modifications and changes to these realizations without abandoning the scope and spirit of the invention. Thus, the above description is intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. The invention described above is defined by the appended claims and any changes to the invention that are in accordance with the meaning and scope of the equivalence of the claims must be considered in their scope.
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    Claims (20)
    [0001]
    1. COUPLER FOR A RAILWAY WAGON, characterized by comprising: a coupler fixer; a coupling mechanism connected to the coupler holder; and a coupling support mechanism that supports the coupling mechanism vertically, the coupling support mechanism comprising: a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler fastener for the support of a railway wagon coupler; and a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of torsion springs is operationally connected to the plurality of support arms, so that the articulation movement of any plurality of support arms in one vertical direction causes the corresponding torsion springs to rotate.
    [0002]
    COUPLER according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms is pivotally movable independently of the remaining support arms to allow movement of the coupler fastener in at least two planes of movement.
    [0003]
    COUPLER according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of tension rods are operationally connected to the support arms to control the articulation movement of the support arms.
    [0004]
    4. COUPLER according to claim 3, characterized in that the first end of each of the plurality of tension rods is connected to the fastener of the coupler and a second end of each of the plurality of tension rods is connected to the corresponding support arm .
    [0005]
    5. COUPLER according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms includes a support arm mounting element having a central recessed part and an opening extending through the support arm mounting element.
    [0006]
    6. COUPLER according to claim 5, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms additionally includes an arm element extending from the mounting element, wherein the corresponding tension rod is operationally connected to the mounting element. arm.
    [0007]
    7. COUPLER according to claim 1, characterized in that a first end of each plurality of torsion springs is connected to the corresponding support arm and in which a second end of each of the plurality of torsion springs is connected to a connector torsion spring.
    [0008]
    8. COUPLER FOR A RAILWAY WAGON, characterized by comprising: a coupler fixer; a coupling mechanism connected to the coupler holder; and a coupling support mechanism that supports the coupling mechanism, the coupling support mechanism comprising: a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler fastener for the support of a railway wagon coupler; a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms, and a plurality of torsion rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms in which the plurality of torsion springs is operationally connected to the plurality of support arms so that the articulation movement of any plurality of support arms causes a rotation movement of the corresponding torsion springs, in which the plurality of tension rods are operationally connected to the support arms to control the articulation movement of the support arms, and wherein the length of each of the plurality of tension rods is adjustable so that each of the corresponding torsion springs is loaded when the tension rod is shortened and discharged when the tension rod is elongated.
    [0009]
    9. COUPLER according to claim 8, characterized in that the length of each of the plurality of tension rods is adjustable by the rotation of an upper end of the tension rod with respect to the lower end of the tension rod.
    [0010]
    10. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER FOR RAILWAY WAGON COUPLING, the railway wagon coupler characterized by comprising: a coupler fastener connected to a railway wagon body; a coupling mechanism connected to the coupler fastener by means of a deformation tube; and a coupling support mechanism that supports the coupling mechanism vertically, comprising: a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler fastener for the support of a railway wagon coupler; a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of torsion springs is operationally connected to the plurality of support arms so that the articulation movement of any one of the plurality of support arms in one vertical direction causes the corresponding torsion springs to rotate.
    [0011]
    11. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 10, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms is movable in an articulated manner independent of the remaining support arms to allow the movement of the coupler fastener in at least two planes of movement .
    [0012]
    12. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 10, characterized in that it additionally comprises a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of tension rods are operationally connected to the support arms to make control of the articulation movement of the support arms.
    [0013]
    13. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 12, characterized in that a first end of each of the plurality of tension rods is connected to the fastener of the coupler and a second end of each of the plurality of tension rods is connected to the corresponding support arm.
    [0014]
    RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 10, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms includes a support arm mounting element having a central recessed part and an opening extending through the arm mounting element support.
    [0015]
    15. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 14, characterized in that each of the plurality of support arms additionally includes an arm element extending from the mounting element, to which the corresponding tension rod is operatively connected to the arm element.
    [0016]
    16. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER FOR COUPLING RAILWAY WAGONS, the railway wagon coupler being characterized by comprising: a coupler fastener connected to a railway wagon body; a coupling mechanism connected to the coupler fastener by means of a deformation tube; and a coupling support mechanism that supports the coupling mechanism, comprising: a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler fastener for the support of a railway wagon coupler; a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms, and a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms in which the plurality of torsion springs is operationally connected to the plurality of support arms so that the articulation movement of any one of the plurality of support arms causes a rotation movement of the corresponding torsion springs. wherein the plurality of torsion springs is operatively connected to the support arms to control the articulation movement of the support arms; and wherein the length of each of the plurality of tension rods is adjustable so that each of the corresponding torsion springs is loaded when the tension rod is shortened and discharged when the tension rod is elongated.
    [0017]
    17. RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER according to claim 16, characterized in that the length of each of the plurality of tension rods is adjustable by the rotation of an upper end of the tension rod with respect to the lower end of the tension rod.
    [0018]
    18. COUPLER SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR A RAILWAY WAGON COUPLER, characterized by comprising a coupler holder and a coupler mechanism connected to the coupler holder, the coupler support mechanism comprising: a plurality of support arms connected to the coupler holder for the coupler support of a railway wagon coupler; and a plurality of torsion springs corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of torsion springs is operationally connected to the plurality of support arms, so that the articulation movement of any plurality of support arms in one vertical direction causes a rotation movement of the corresponding torsion springs, and in which the coupling support mechanism is positioned to support the coupling mechanism vertically.
    [0019]
    19. COUPLER SUPPORT MECHANISM, according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises a plurality of tension rods corresponding to the plurality of support arms, in which the plurality of tension rods are operationally connected to the support arms to make control of the articulation movement of the support arms.
    [0020]
    20. COUPLER SUPPORT MECHANISM, according to claim 19, characterized in that a first end of each of the plurality of tension rods is connected to the coupler clamp and a second end of each plurality of tension rods is connected to the arm of the coupler. corresponding support.
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