Disclosed is a telescopic type collision energy absorption device for a rail vehicle, which includes two sets of mechanisms functioned individually. The two sets of mechanisms are mounted respectively on either side of end portion of the vehicle. Each set of the mechanism includes an anti-climber, an energy absorption circular tube, pull rings, cutters, cutter fixing blocks, a mounting base, a cutter base, a guide cartridge, a double-acting type air cylinder, a base, bolts, torsional springs, pins, locating slots, a double-acting type solenoid valve, a controller and air storage tank. When the energy absorption device is in a non-operating state, the double-acting type air cylinder is in a state of tension where it pulls the energy absorption circular tube in such a way that the energy absorption circular tube is retracted into the interior of the guide cartridge, the cutters are pressed against the outer wall of the energy absorption circular tube. Before a collision of the vehicle, the double-acting type air cylinder under the effect of the high-pressure air pushes the second tube in such a way that the second tube is ejected outwards, the cutters are pressed against the locating slots of the energy absorption circular tube under the effect of spring force. The cutters cut the energy absorption structure and absorb the energy when the energy absorption circular tube is subjected to an external force and retracts towards the interior of the guide cartridge.

Disclosed is a telescopic type collision energy absorption device for a rail vehicle, which includes two sets of mechanisms functioned individually. The two sets of mechanisms are mounted respectively on either side of end portion of the vehicle. Each set of the mechanism includes an anti-climber, an energy absorption circular tube, pull rings, cutters, cutter fixing blocks, a mounting base, a cutter base, a guide cartridge, a double-acting type air cylinder, a base, bolts, torsional springs, pins, locating slots, a double-acting type solenoid valve, a controller and air storage tank. When the energy absorption device is in a non-operating state, the double-acting type air cylinder is in a state of tension where it pulls the energy absorption circular tube in such a way that the energy absorption circular tube is retracted into the interior of the guide cartridge, the cutters are pressed against the outer wall of the energy absorption circular tube. Before a collision of the vehicle, the double-acting type air cylinder under the effect of the high-pressure air pushes the second tube in such a way that the second tube is ejected outwards, the cutters are pressed against the locating slots of the energy absorption circular tube under the effect of spring force. The cutters cut the energy absorption structure and absorb the energy when the energy absorption circular tube is subjected to an external force and retracts towards the interior of the guide cartridge.

The present invention relates to an shock absorber based on the cutting, inward-folding and crushing of composite tube, comprising a destructing cap, a flat-pressing cap, a cutter and a positioning tube. The cutter is positioned in the destructing cap, and has a lower end connected to an inner flange of the destructing cap and an upper end connected to the positioning tube. The positioning tube is positioned in the destructing cap and closely connected to the inner wall of the destructing cap, and has a lower surface in contact with the cutter. The destructing cap, the positioning tube and the composite tube are respectively provided with aligned pin holes, and bound together with a pin. Energy is absorbed through destruction generated due to cutting and inward-folding of the composition tube. Energy can also be absorbed through destruction generated due to the inward-folding of the composite tube, without using the cutter. Compared to existing technology, the device may be used as a structural component in a normal working state. In the colliding and crushing state, the device fully destructs the composite. The present invention has the following advantages: the energy-absorption ratio is high; and the energy absorbing device only bears an axial force in the process that the composite is being destroyed, does not bend or rupture, keeps the structure stable, and avoids spattering of scraps.

A railcar collision energy absorbing device includes: an energy absorbing element crushed in collision; and a casing extending in a car longitudinal direction so as to accommodate the energy absorbing element. One end of the casing is supported by a main structure of a railcar. The casing is constituted by a plurality of tubular bodies whose overlapping portions are coupled to each other. The casing telescopically contracts in the collision by breaking of a coupling portion between the tubular bodies.

A railcar collision energy absorbing device includes: an energy absorbing element crushed in collision; and a casing extending in a car longitudinal direction so as to accommodate the energy absorbing element. One end of the casing is supported by a main structure of a railcar. The casing is constituted by a plurality of tubular bodies whose overlapping portions are coupled to each other. The casing telescopically contracts in the collision by breaking of a coupling portion between the tubular bodies.

A collision energy absorbing device of a railcar includes: at least one outside plate constituting an outer tube having an axis extending in a car longitudinal direction; and at least one partition plate extending in the car longitudinal direction in an internal space surrounded by the at least one outside plate, the at least one partition plate fixed to the at least one outside plate and dividing the internal space. An end portion of the partition plate which portion is located at an end in a direction perpendicular to the axis is sandwiched by the at least one outside plate and constitutes a part of the outer tube.

A collision energy absorbing device of a railcar includes: at least one outside plate constituting an outer tube having an axis extending in a car longitudinal direction; and at least one partition plate extending in the car longitudinal direction in an internal space surrounded by the at least one outside plate, the at least one partition plate fixed to the at least one outside plate and dividing the internal space. An end portion of the partition plate which portion is located at an end in a direction perpendicular to the axis is sandwiched by the at least one outside plate and constitutes a part of the outer tube.

A rail vehicle has a vehicle body supported in a sprung fashion on bogies. A snow plow has two blade plates that run to a point and a plow blade arranged vertically adjustably behind the blade plates. A projecting portion of the plow blade that projects downwards beyond a lower edge of the blade plates is adjustable. The blade plates rest with their lower edge on a base plate which forms a cutting edge that protrudes from the lower edge in the direction of travel. The snow plow is attached to an under frame of the vehicle body such that the base plate maintains a safety distance from the travel rails. The safety distance is predefined by a maximum spring compression of the vehicle body. The protruding portion of the plow blade is set as a function of the safety distance and of a wear of the wheels of the bogies.

A rail vehicle has a vehicle body supported in a sprung fashion on bogies. A snow plow has two blade plates that run to a point and a plow blade arranged vertically adjustably behind the blade plates. A projecting portion of the plow blade that projects downwards beyond a lower edge of the blade plates is adjustable. The blade plates rest with their lower edge on a base plate which forms a cutting edge that protrudes from the lower edge in the direction of travel. The snow plow is attached to an under frame of the vehicle body such that the base plate maintains a safety distance from the travel rails. The safety distance is predefined by a maximum spring compression of the vehicle body. The protruding portion of the plow blade is set as a function of the safety distance and of a wear of the wheels of the bogies.

A carbody of a railcar includes: an underframe; a first member provided at one of vertical sides of a vertical center of the underframe, supported by the underframe, and absorbing collision energy; a second member provided at the other vertical side of the vertical center of the underframe, supported by the underframe, and contacting an obstacle when the first member is compressed by collision with the obstacle. In a case where the second member receives a reaction force from the obstacle when the first member is compressed by the collision with the obstacle, the second member transfers to the underframe a moment load that is opposite in a rotational direction to a moment load transferred to the underframe by the first member.