Device for horizontal resetting to center for a central buffer coupling arranged pivotably by means of a coupling shaft on a rail-borne vehicle

Abstract

A device (1) is provided for horizontal resetting to center for a central buffer coupling arranged pivotably by a coupling shaft (2) on a rail-borne vehicle. The device has a guide (3) following the pivoting movement of the coupling shaft (2) around its vertical pivot axis. The device has pressing surfaces (4) provided symmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the coupling shaft (2), and has a pressing device (7), with parts supported against an articulated housing (5) for the coupling shaft and bringing about the horizontal resetting to center. The pressing device acts permanently or switches off or can be switched off depending on the pivot angle or can be actuated by a pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically operated actuating device. To facilitate especially the coupling in tight curves or to make it possible in the first place, the actuating device is designed as a remote-controllable adjusting drive (11). The adjusting drive acts on the guide (3) and consequently the coupling shaft (2) that is functionally connected thereto to position the same into any position of the intended horizontal range of pivoting of the coupling shaft (2) in the flow of forces via the device (1) for resetting to center.

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