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::* '''AlbertCoupler''' - coupler used at tram cars
::* '''AlbertCoupler''' - coupler used at tram cars
::* '''APTA_tightlock''' - automatic coupler of American Public Transportation Association used for passenger trains, i.e with reduced slack
::* '''APTA_tightlock''' - automatic coupler of American Public Transportation Association used for passenger trains, i.e with reduced slack
::* '''BSI_compact''' -  
::* '''BSI_compact''' - tram couplers by BSI
::* '''BSI_shunting''' -  
::* '''BSI_shunting''' - automatic couplers for shunting purpose by BSI
::* '''buckeyeKnuckleCoupler''' - central Buckeye automatic knuckle coupler as used by British locomotive-hauled passenger carriages
::* '''buckeyeKnuckleCoupler''' - central Buckeye automatic knuckle coupler as used by British locomotive-hauled passenger carriages
::* '''BuddPinCup''' - automatic coupler for EMUs developed by Budd Company
::* '''BuddPinCup''' - automatic coupler for EMUs developed by Budd Company
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::* '''centralBuffer1Chain''' - single central buffer with a chain underneath as used by some narrow gauge railways in Europe
::* '''centralBuffer1Chain''' - single central buffer with a chain underneath as used by some narrow gauge railways in Europe
::* '''centralBuffer2Chains''' - central buffer with chain link at each side as used by Rhätische Bahn, also called "Balancierhebelkupplung"  
::* '''centralBuffer2Chains''' - central buffer with chain link at each side as used by Rhätische Bahn, also called "Balancierhebelkupplung"  
::* '''FK-3-2.5''' -  
::* '''FK-3-2.5''' - automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''FK-5.5-4''' -  
::* '''FK-5.5-4''' - automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''FK-9-6''' -  
::* '''FK-9-6''' - automatic couplers for metros and branch line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''FK-15-10''' -  
::* '''FK-15-10''' - automatic couplers for main line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''GF_Coupler''' -  
::* '''FK-15-12''' - automatic couplers for main line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''GFN''' -  
::* '''GF_Coupler''' - general halfautomatic couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''GFT''' -  
::* '''GFN''' - half automatic couplers for branch line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''GFV''' -  
::* '''GFT''' - half automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''GFV''' - half automatic couplers fur suburban trains by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''Intermat''' - developed by East-European railways in 1970s compatible by SA-3 and willison couplers
::* '''Intermat''' - developed by East-European railways in 1970s compatible by SA-3 and willison couplers
::* '''linkPin_flat''' -  
::* '''linkPin_flat''' - tram coupler with flat link bar and pins
::* '''linkPin_round''' -  
::* '''linkPin_round''' - tram coupler with round link bar and pins
::* '''NorwegianMeatChopper''' - central buffer with a mechanical hook that drops into a slot in the central buffer, mainly used by narrow gauge railways
::* '''NorwegianMeatChopper''' - central buffer with a mechanical hook that drops into a slot in the central buffer, mainly used by narrow gauge railways
::* '''SA3_WillisonCoupler''' - coupler as used by railways of former Soviet Union, works according to the same principles as the AAR coupler but is incompatible
::* '''SA3_WillisonCoupler''' - coupler as used by railways of former Soviet Union, works according to the same principles as the AAR coupler but is incompatible
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::* '''Scharfenberg330''' -  
::* '''Scharfenberg330''' -  
::* '''Scharfenberg430''' -  
::* '''Scharfenberg430''' -  
::* '''SchwabCoupler''' -  
::* '''SchwabCoupler''' - automatic couplers by Schwab Verkehrstechnik AG, Schaffhausen
::* '''Wedgelock''' - automatic couplers of London Underground EMUs
::* '''Wedgelock''' - automatic couplers of London Underground EMUs
::* '''unknown''' -  
::* '''unknown''' - unknown/not specified type
::* '''other''' -  
::* '''other''' - any other user defined type


* {{attr|positionOnCarEnd}}: This is the basic position of the coupler with regard to the car ends, i.e. front/rear/both.
* {{attr|positionOnCarEnd}}: This is the basic position of the coupler with regard to the car ends, i.e. front/rear/both.
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* {{attr|pushingForce}}: This is maximum force in Newton the coupler can withstand when pushing the vehicle.
* {{attr|pushingForce}}: This is maximum force in Newton the coupler can withstand when pushing the vehicle.
* {{attr|x}}: This is .


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Revision as of 16:00, 30 January 2011


mechanicalCoupler
 


Scheme description / Schemenbeschreibung

Position of mechanicalCoupler in the XML-Tree / Position von mechanicalCoupler im XML-Baum

  • Parent: couplers
  • Children: Not yet described. / Noch nicht beschrieben.

Multiplicity / Anzahl

[1..1]

Semantics / Bedeutung

(after version 2.0)

The element <mechanicalCoupler> contains all data related to the mechanical coupling devices used between the vehicles. At wikipedia can be obtained more technical information about mechanical couplers of railway vehicles.

Das Element <mechanicalCoupler> beinhaltet alle Daten für alle mechanischen Kupplungen zwischen den einzelnen Fahrzeugen.

Attributes of mechanicalCoupler / Attribute von mechanicalCoupler

  • designType: This is the design type of the coupler. There is a list of typical values available.
  • AAR_KnuckleCoupler - The standard coupler as used by the north American railways (Association of American Railroads). It is also known as "Janney coupler".
  • AK69e - Unicoupler as developed by Knorr in 1970s compatible by SA-3 and willison couplers
  • AlbertCoupler - coupler used at tram cars
  • APTA_tightlock - automatic coupler of American Public Transportation Association used for passenger trains, i.e with reduced slack
  • BSI_compact - tram couplers by BSI
  • BSI_shunting - automatic couplers for shunting purpose by BSI
  • buckeyeKnuckleCoupler - central Buckeye automatic knuckle coupler as used by British locomotive-hauled passenger carriages
  • BuddPinCup - automatic coupler for EMUs developed by Budd Company
  • buffersChainScrewCoupler - The standard coupler as used by most European railways.
  • C-AKv - compact willison coupler developed by Faiveley Transport compatible by SA-3 and willison couplers
  • centralBuffer1Chain - single central buffer with a chain underneath as used by some narrow gauge railways in Europe
  • centralBuffer2Chains - central buffer with chain link at each side as used by Rhätische Bahn, also called "Balancierhebelkupplung"
  • FK-3-2.5 - automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • FK-5.5-4 - automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • FK-9-6 - automatic couplers for metros and branch line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • FK-15-10 - automatic couplers for main line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • FK-15-12 - automatic couplers for main line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • GF_Coupler - general halfautomatic couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • GFN - half automatic couplers for branch line railways by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • GFT - half automatic tram couplers by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • GFV - half automatic couplers fur suburban trains by Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen
  • Intermat - developed by East-European railways in 1970s compatible by SA-3 and willison couplers
  • linkPin_flat - tram coupler with flat link bar and pins
  • linkPin_round - tram coupler with round link bar and pins
  • NorwegianMeatChopper - central buffer with a mechanical hook that drops into a slot in the central buffer, mainly used by narrow gauge railways
  • SA3_WillisonCoupler - coupler as used by railways of former Soviet Union, works according to the same principles as the AAR coupler but is incompatible
  • Scharfenberg - general couplers of Scharfenberg type
  • Scharfenberg10 -
  • Scharfenberg35 -
  • Scharfenberg55 -
  • Scharfenberg140 -
  • Scharfenberg330 -
  • Scharfenberg430 -
  • SchwabCoupler - automatic couplers by Schwab Verkehrstechnik AG, Schaffhausen
  • Wedgelock - automatic couplers of London Underground EMUs
  • unknown - unknown/not specified type
  • other - any other user defined type
  • positionOnCarEnd: This is the basic position of the coupler with regard to the car ends, i.e. front/rear/both.
  • couplingHeight: This is the coupler height (horizontal axis) above rail surface given in metres.
  • pullingForce: This is maximum force in Newton the coupler can withstand when pulling the vehicle.
  • pushingForce: This is maximum force in Newton the coupler can withstand when pushing the vehicle.

Syntactic Constraints / Syntaktische Beschränkungen

The element can occur several times for a vehicle. When it is used the attributes designType and positionOnCarEnd are mandatory.

Best practice & Examples / Empfohlene Anwendung & Beispiele

Not yet described. / Noch nicht beschrieben.

Notes / Anmerkungen

Not yet described. / Noch nicht beschrieben.

Open issues / Offene Punkte/Pendenzen

Not yet described. / Noch nicht beschrieben.

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