A mover for an independent cart system includes a drive member for a linear drive system, a power source configured to supply electrical power to at least one device mounted on the mover, and a mounting plate secured to the mover. The mounting plate is configured to selectively receive one of multiple fixtures. The mounting plate includes at least one electrical connector configured to engage a complementary electrical connector on each of the fixtures, at least one connector configured to engage a complementary connector on each of the fixtures to positively retain each of the fixtures to the mounting plate, and a control circuit operative to either transfer at least one control signal to or receive at least one feedback signal from each of the fixtures.

A system for conducting cables in a vehicle having vehicle parts that are movably connected to one another. The system for conducting cables having a stabilization element and a reception element for receiving a cable and the reception element is movably arranged at the stabilization element.

A vehicle may include: a genset including: an engine configured to combust light fuel such as natural gas, a generator linked to the engine and configured to convert mechanical energy provided by the engine into electrical energy; one or more light fuel storage containers; one or more electrical storage devices such as batteries; a plurality of wheels; a plurality of electric motors configured to drive the plurality of wheels; a first power bus configured to electrically connect the generator of the genset, the one or more electrical storage devices, and the plurality of electric motors. Each of the one or more electrical storage devices may be disposed lower than each of the one or more light fuel storage containers with respect to a vertically extending reference axis that is perpendicular to a reference plane parallel to ground.

A startup stage protection device used in Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train coupler experiment is provided between two test cars. The startup stage protection device is arranged between and tightly abuts two test cars at the starting stage of the experiment to receive a compressing force in place of the coupler. The startup stage protection device separates from the two test cars after the end of the starting stage.

A startup stage protection device used in Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train coupler experiment is provided between two test cars. The startup stage protection device is arranged between and tightly abuts two test cars at the starting stage of the experiment to receive a compressing force in place of the coupler. The startup stage protection device separates from the two test cars after the end of the starting stage.

A coupler uncoupling control mechanism is provided in the present application, comprising an uncoupling cylinder, a propelling cylinder and a control assembly, wherein the propelling cylinder is connected to a first valve body, and the first valve body comprises a first air inlet connected to the main reservoir pipe of the train, a first air outlet communicated with the first air inlet, a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicated with the second air inlet; the first air outlet is communicated with the air inlet chamber of the propelling cylinder, and the second air inlet is communicated with the air outlet chamber of the propelling cylinder. The control assembly comprises a second valve body and the second valve body is a pneumatic control valve; the second valve body comprises a third air inlet communicated with the uncoupling pipe of the train, a third air outlet communicated with the third air inlet, and a first control port capable of controlling airflow communication between the third air inlet and the third air outlet after being triggered; and, the third air inlet is communicated with the air inlet of the uncoupling cylinder, and the first control port is connected to the first air outlet of the first valve body. The present application can ensure that electrical couplers are uncoupled successfully.

A coupler uncoupling control mechanism is provided in the present application, comprising an uncoupling cylinder, a propelling cylinder and a control assembly, wherein the propelling cylinder is connected to a first valve body, and the first valve body comprises a first air inlet connected to the main reservoir pipe of the train, a first air outlet communicated with the first air inlet, a second air inlet and a second air outlet communicated with the second air inlet; the first air outlet is communicated with the air inlet chamber of the propelling cylinder, and the second air inlet is communicated with the air outlet chamber of the propelling cylinder. The control assembly comprises a second valve body and the second valve body is a pneumatic control valve; the second valve body comprises a third air inlet communicated with the uncoupling pipe of the train, a third air outlet communicated with the third air inlet, and a first control port capable of controlling airflow communication between the third air inlet and the third air outlet after being triggered; and, the third air inlet is communicated with the air inlet of the uncoupling cylinder, and the first control port is connected to the first air outlet of the first valve body. The present application can ensure that electrical couplers are uncoupled successfully.

A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a transmission unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitor, and a DC power supply, a switch, and inductances, each connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors. A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a reception unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, and a load resistor and inductances each connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors.

A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a transmission unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitor, and a DC power supply, a switch, and inductances, each connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors. A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a reception unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, and a load resistor and inductances each connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors.

A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a transmission unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, a direct-current (DC) power supply connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors, and switches disposed on opposite sides of the DC power supply. A transmission device includes a pair of terminals connected to an electrical coupler via a pair of signal lines, a reception unit connected to the pair of terminals via a pair of capacitors, a load resistor and inductances connected in series between the pair of terminals without interposition of the pair of capacitors.