Abstract: A third rail insulator having a head assembly with a channel, and a pedestal assembly. The head assembly and the pedestal assembly are integrated as a single structure to support and isolate a contact rail assembly that supplies power to a transit vehicle. The channel is an open channel that diametrically extends along the upper section of the head assembly. The channel receives the contact rail assembly.

Abstract: A high-voltage connection between two post insulators which can be moved relative to one another. In order to be able to implement such a high-voltage connection in the most compact form possible with regard to insulating air gaps, the high-voltage connection has a current conduction rod, which is surrounded by an insulating body and mounted at one end thereof on the one post insulator at an adjustable distance and at the other end thereof is held on the other post insulator. Outgoing current leads are connected to each end of the current conduction rod. An electric rail vehicle has at least two cars, each having a high-voltage line run in the roof and each having a post insulator on the roof in the area of the mutually facing ends of the cars. The high-voltage connection according to the invention is used in order to achieve an aerodynamically favorable design in the bridging area of the roof area of the cars.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulating profile for a conductor line having at least one chamber extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile, said chamber being open in cross section to one side, thus defining an open front side of the insulating profile, and being suitable for mounting a busbar, the opening of the open chamber on the front side of the insulating profile expanding in a lateral direction such that the surface of the front side of the insulating profile is slanted toward the center of the nearest open chamber. The conductor line can be a multi-pole conductor line, the insulating profile comprising a regular arrangement of a group of a plurality of chambers extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and being open to one side and each being suitable for mounting a busbar.

Abstract: The repeating transverse support is either a one-branch or a two-branch (15, 16) sleeper which is pressed against the bed plate (8) by elements which secure the directional guide rail (2). The terminal ends of this sleeper, which are in the form of mounting plates (23, 24), each support an electrical power supply lateral profile (33, 34) by way of an electrical insulator (27, 28) and an adjustment member. This repeating transverse support is of interest to the manufacturers of tracks for electrically powered guided road vehicles.

Abstract: An insulating support for a ground electrical power supply track is provided. The insulating support is intended for a terrestrial transport system, in particular of the tramway type, and is in the form of a profile-member of insulating material which includes a substantially planar upper face intended to receive elements of the electrical power supply track and a planar lower face intended to be supported directly or indirectly on the ground. The profile-member is provided with a longitudinal groove is arranged on the upper face in order to receive a conductive track element. The profile member is also provided with a web which connects the upper face to the lower face. At least one longitudinal supply conduit intended to receive a supply line of the network extends through the web. The groove and each supply conduit are arranged centrally and symmetrically about a longitudinal center plane of the support perpendicular relative to the upper face.

Abstract: A third rail power insulating system, comprising an insulator assembly and a cover board assembly. The insulator assembly comprises pedestal supporting insulators that are mounted onto a contact rail assembly. The insulator assembly further comprises an insulator anchor bolt assembly, a base shim plate, a bolt assembly, a lubricating shim, and retaining clips. The cover board assembly is also mounted onto the contact rail assembly and it comprises a support bracket assembly, retaining clips, a side cover board, and a top cover board. The support bracket assembly has a general C-shape and comprises a lateral wall, a top wall, a base wall, and a protrusion. The side cover board comprises an elongated plate having at least one hole, and the top cover board comprises an elongated plate having sufficient curvature to contour the support bracket assembly.

Abstract: The repeating transverse support is either a one-branch or a two-branch (15, 16) sleeper which is pressed against the bed plate (8) by elements which secure the directional guide rail (2). The terminal ends of this sleeper, which are in the form of mounting plates (23, 24), each support an electrical power supply lateral profile (33, 34) by way of an electrical insulator (27, 28) and an adjustment member. This repeating transverse support is of interest to the manufacturers of tracks for electrically powered guided road vehicles.

Abstract: A conductor rail support includes a base part, which has a recess for receiving a first projection of a conductor rail. A sliding part, which has a recess for receiving a second projection of the conductor rail, can be slid onto the base part in the direction of the conductor rail. The sliding part may be arrested in directions other than in the direction of the conductor rail. In at least one embodiment, the base part includes a dovetailed projection and a guiding groove, and a dovetailed recess in the sliding part receives the dovetailed projection, and the guiding groove receives a guiding pin shaped onto the sliding part.

Abstract: The device for capturing electrical energy having a capturing plough-type element (10), an arm for holding the capturing plough-type element on the frame of the vehicle, a mechanism for lifting up the plough-type element and the way for electrical connection to the supply circuit of a vehicle. The plough-type element is electrically insulated in relation to the ground and the trackway. One part of the plough-type element separates two profiled part holders (23, 24) which are arranged beside each other in another opposite manner and are supported a support. The conducting elements of the lower end of the plough-type element are maintained in electrical contact, sliding along polar parts born by each part holder. Along the entire length of each part holder (23, 24), each part holder is mounted in an elastically recoiling manner such that it moves towards its adjacent opposite number with the aid of an elastic mechanism.

Abstract: A conductor rail support includes a base part, which has a recess for receiving a first projection of a conductor rail. A sliding part, which has a recess for receiving a second projection of the conductor rail, can be slid onto the base part in the direction of the conductor rail. The sliding part may be arrested in directions other than in the direction of the conductor rail. In at least one embodiment, the base part includes a dovetailed projection and a guiding groove, and a dovetailed recess in the sliding part receives the dovetailed projection, and the guiding groove receives a guiding pin shaped onto the sliding part.

Abstract: The live rail support according to the invention has a support body (1) for holding, such that they are electrically isolated, two electrically conductive live rails (2, 3) each having at least one contact sliding surface (4, 5), in which case the live rails (2, 3) can be inserted into the support body (1) in such a manner that the contact sliding surfaces (4, 5) are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis (6) of the support body (1) and at an angle, which can be predetermined, to the vertical axis (7) of the support body (1) According to the invention, the two live rails (2; 3) can be mounted easily in that the feet of each of the live rails (2, 3) can be inserted into a respective groove (8, 9) in the support body (1), and the live rails (2, 3) can be fixed in their operating position by means of at least one latching-in element (10, 11) which can be plugged on from above.

Abstract: A guide rail 2 having cables for non-contact power feeding is laid on a floor 22 in a clean room, and the guide rail 2 serves to guide each of guide rollers 60 of a tracking cart 4, and the cable serves to feed electrical power to a pickup coil of a tracking cart 4. This construction gives a tracking cart system that is easy to construct and easy to alter a layout thereof and is structurally compact and intrinsically clean.

Abstract: A support for current conductor rails at an essentially double T-shaped beam girder is welded together of two mirror-symmetrical profiles. A support, carrying the current rails, surrounds the top flange of the beam girder (1) and rests with an angled clamping face (7) at an angled holder strap (4) of the top flange. The support (6) is held by U or V-shaped clamps (12) at the holder strap (4) of the top flange. This arrangement provides for a suitable attachment possibility for current conductor rails above the bottom flange of a double T-shaped beam girder.

Abstract: A holder for conductors on a rail has multiple claw pairs arranged in staggered and laterally offset relation, for minimizing the space requirement. Claws for holding adjacent conductors are aligned but separated for individual resilient deflection; several fasteners for the holder on the rail are disclosed, all providing for snap action kind of insertion.

Abstract: A guide rail and follower wheel construction for a monorail are disclosed. The monorail vehicle follower wheel has a radially directed, circumferential groove shaped to fit over a raised track portion, and the cross sectional shape of the wheel groove and the track over which it fits are such that the uppermost portion of the track contacts the radially innermost portion of the wheel groove. The wheel is mounted on the system comprising: a shaft and wheel includes opposed side-plates mounted for rotation on the shaft and a center disc mounted on the shaft between the side-plates and having a diameter less than that of the side-plates so as to form the groove. The side-plates are shaped to taper in diameter towards the center disc so that the uppermost track portion contacts only the disc. The side plates are rotatable on the shaft independently of the disc.

Abstract: To permit attachment of a suspended track without drilling of holes lfor installation and connection to support elements (25), the track has an upper hollow structural section (2), for example in essentially semi-circular shape with depending vertical sections (10), a similar lower hollow structural section (2) joined by a connecting web (3), the sections in the web are unitary, the web being of generally horizontal C-shape in cross section, with a generally vertical back portion (11), mutually converging or approaching forward portions (5) which are bent over themselves to form diverging wing portions (6) leaving a groove-like gap (4) therebetween, the ends (7) of the portions (5) and the diverging wing portions (6). Hanger elements (25) can be longitudinally positioned by clamping the hanger elements against internally positioned clamping bars or plates (27), permitting longitudinal alignment by relative sliding of the clamping bars within the C-shaped chamber.

Abstract: A hanger and a keeper secured thereto for simultaneously supporting and retaining multiple electrical power rails in spaced apart parallel coplanar alignment. To construct a multi-phase power distribution system for use with a vehicle equipped with multiple single-phase power collector shoes respectively operable with the power rails, a plurality of hangers are mountable from respective ground support elements along and at a common predetermined height from a predetermined vehicle travel path or guideway. Following positioning of the guide rails on the hangers, the keepers are secured thereto so as to simultaneously retain the power rails on their hangers in operative relation with the power collector shoes. With this construction, multiple power rails may be provided in operative relation with the power collector shoes without individual adjustment.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting a cover structure for the contact rail of electric railroads which is made of plastic materials and in which the supporting bracket for the cover structure is so formed that it has a substantially uniform cross sectional thickness and forms a channel opening away from the rail which facilitates manufacture and reduces weight.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for securing an electrically conductive rail to a support structure comprises a resilient clip configured to grasp an electrically insulating sleeve that encloses the electrically conductive rail. A longitudinal opening in the sleeve exposes the rail so as to permit sliding electrical contact along the rail by a shoe or other type of conductor for providing power to an electrically driven movable device or vehicle that travels along a track or pathway defined generally by the rail. The resilient clip is seated within a bracket, and a securing means coadunately fastens the clip to the bracket and the bracket to the support structure. A plurality of such mounting assemblies can be used to secure a plurality of such rails to the support structure in adjacent parallel disposition with respect to each other, where each mounting assembly secures a corresponding one of the rails to the support structure independently of the other mounting assemblies.

Abstract: A mounting structure is provided for mounting one or more live rails in a bank of such rails, the mounting structure providing simple means for including additional rails in the bank. The structure comprises a plurality of identical mounting halves, two of which cooperate to mount a single rail. When mounting a rail, the two cooperating halves present cooperating exposed surfaces for the joining of additional mounting halves and rails on each side thereof. Each mounting half includes identical cooperating recesses and projections which when joined together hold a rail in a mounted position. Each half also includes a gripping claw for grasping a single bracing panel or plank for holding an entire bank of mounted rails together.

Abstract: A power collection apparatus is disclosed for the purpose of power distribution from a central power supply to the propulsion motors of at least one mass transit vehicle operative with a predetermined roadway track, including one or more rail gaps and/or crossover switches, to permit the vehicle to transfer from one section to a second section of that roadway track. The power collection apparatus includes collector support apparatus carried by each vehicle and designed to be operative with a rail support member for three individual phase power rails, a ground rail and a signal rail, permitting high speed vehicle passage through a rail gap and a crossover switch.

Abstract: A conducting rail hanger construction comprising a conducting rail member, an insulating channel-like sheath jacketing the member and having portions extending along opposite sides thereof, and a spring clip also of channel-like configuration. The sheath has oppositely disposed longitudinal groove formations, each of the formations providing a pair of exterior facing shoulders. Leg portions of the clip extend into the groove formations of the sheath and engage the shoulders thereof. In addition, the leg portions have abutments providing sharp, cut edges which can bite into one shoulder of each pair to thereby prevent the sheath from pulling out under the action of an excessive transverse load or force applied to the rail. Broad surfaces on the leg portions limit the penetration of the cut edges into the sheath, thereby preventing distortion and destruction of the latter. Improved reliability and safer operation result, since there is eliminated loosening of the rail from the clip.

Abstract: A current collector line especially for electric trolley systems and the like wherein a support member is attached to the rail of the trolley system and includes an adapter interlocked with the bus bar and with the support member, and wherein the adapter is locked in engagement with the support member by flexible detents and the bus bar includes flexible portions maintaining its engagement with the adapter.

Abstract: A power and control signal rail arrangement is disclosed for at least one transportation vehicle directed along a roadway by guide wheels depending from the vehicle and which follow a guide beam incorporated in the roadway. The arrangement provides for mounting power rails and control signal rails on top of the roadway guide beam and also permits factory assembly of the power rails, the control signal rails, and the guide beam as a modular unit. The disclosure also describes a pivotal guide beam switch for directing vehicles between a first and second roadway or, alternatively, between a first and third roadway. A power and control signal rail arrangement cooperative with suitable vehicle collectors provides continuous power and control signals to the vehicle as it passes through the pivotal guide beam switch.

Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for supporting the electrically conductive power rails, ground rail and signal rail of a three-phase, five rail power collection apparatus operative with a fixed guideway transportation system including electrically propelled vehicles. The present rail support apparatus facilitates improved assembly and provides a substantial reduction of installation time and cost.

Abstract: A hanger for supporting single or multiple conductor rails in a rail-type electrification system, comprising a cross support member extending transversely of the rails and one or more spring clips carried by the member and having legs adapted to clamp against opposite faces of the rails so as to support them in operative positions. Each clip is movable on the member between extended and retracted positions, and has resilient latching fingers which cooperate with two sets of shoulders on the member. One set of shoulders prevents inadvertent removal of the clip when it is disposed in its extended position, and the other set operates to lock the clip in its retracted or operative position. In the extended clip position, the legs of the clip are separable an extent to permit insertion of a conductor rail therebetween.

Abstract: A protective housing is provided for electrical rails and the like, namely, reaction (secondary) rails and slide pick-up lines for operating electro linear propulsion motors for monorail vehicles. The new and improved housing is of simplified construction and enables comparatively large protective plate members to be assembled in the form of a tight housing on elevated monorail structures. The protective plates may be readily removed and slidingly displaced to expose the normally protected electrical components for maintenance, replacement or repair.

Abstract: The power line comprises a conducting section enclosed in an electrically insulating casing open on one side. The section and the casing are hung by claws. At least one claw is designed to block the conducting section and the casing. Expansion joints are designed at some intervals, and end elements prevent any access to the conducting section which is electrically supplied by junction units included in the end elements connecting two adjacent segments.