A vehicle coupler including a coupling head and a dampening device attached thereto. A beam is provided and configured to attach to the vehicle. A housing assembly is connected to the beam and configured to receive a portion of the dampening device. A first release mechanism in the form of a shear ring is arranged within the housing assembly and is configured to provide a releasable connection between the dampening device and the housing assembly. A second release device in the form of a plurality of shear elements provides a releasable connection between the beam and the housing assembly. A preload mechanism may also be provided for applying an initial shearing force on the plurality of shear elements.

A vehicle coupler including a coupling head and a dampening device attached thereto. A beam is provided and configured to attach to the vehicle. A housing assembly is connected to the beam and configured to receive a portion of the dampening device. A first release mechanism in the form of a shear ring is arranged within the housing assembly and is configured to provide a releasable connection between the dampening device and the housing assembly. A second release device in the form of a plurality of shear elements provides a releasable connection between the beam and the housing assembly. A preload mechanism may also be provided for applying an initial shearing force on the plurality of shear elements.

A linkage articulatedly connects a railcar end portion of a coupling rod to a railcar body. A longitudinal axis of the coupling rod, in the neutral position, coincides with the longitudinal direction of the rail-borne vehicle. The linkage includes a base plate coupled via a bearing to the railcar body. The base plate has a through opening for the coupling rod extending therethrough. A pull/push assembly includes a first supporting element arranged between the base plate and the railcar body and a second supporting element on the side of the base plate facing away from the railcar body. First and second spring units are disposed between the base plate and corresponding ones of the supporting elements. The base plate is mounted in the bearing block to pivot in a horizontal plane transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction.

A linkage articulatedly connects a railcar end portion of a coupling rod to a railcar body. A longitudinal axis of the coupling rod, in the neutral position, coincides with the longitudinal direction of the rail-borne vehicle. The linkage includes a base plate coupled via a bearing to the railcar body. The base plate has a through opening for the coupling rod extending therethrough. A pull/push assembly includes a first supporting element arranged between the base plate and the railcar body and a second supporting element on the side of the base plate facing away from the railcar body. First and second spring units are disposed between the base plate and corresponding ones of the supporting elements. The base plate is mounted in the bearing block to pivot in a horizontal plane transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction.

A vehicle coupler including a coupling head and a dampening device attached thereto. A beam is provided and configured to attach to the vehicle. A housing assembly is connected to the beam and configured to receive a portion of the dampening device. A first release mechanism in the form of a shear ring is arranged within the housing assembly and is configured to provide a releasable connection between the dampening device and the housing assembly. A second release device in the form of a plurality of shear elements provides a releasable connection between the beam and the housing assembly. A preload mechanism may also be provided for applying an initial shearing force on the plurality of shear elements.

A linkage articulatedly connects a railcar end portion of a coupling rod to a railcar body. A longitudinal axis of the coupling rod, in the neutral position, coincides with the longitudinal direction of the rail-borne vehicle. The linkage includes a base plate coupled via a bearing to the railcar body. The base plate has a through opening for the coupling rod extending therethrough. A pull/push assembly includes a first supporting element arranged between the base plate and the railcar body and a second supporting element on the side of the base plate facing away from the railcar body. First and second spring units are disposed between the base plate and corresponding ones of the supporting elements. The base plate is mounted in the bearing block to pivot in a horizontal plane transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction.

A linkage articulatedly connects a railcar end portion of a coupling rod to a railcar body. A longitudinal axis of the coupling rod, in the neutral position, coincides with the longitudinal direction of the rail-borne vehicle. The linkage includes a base plate coupled via a bearing to the railcar body. The base plate has a through opening for the coupling rod extending therethrough. A pull/push assembly includes a first supporting element arranged between the base plate and the railcar body and a second supporting element on the side of the base plate facing away from the railcar body. First and second spring units are disposed between the base plate and corresponding ones of the supporting elements. The base plate is mounted in the bearing block to pivot in a horizontal plane transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction.

A railway car coupler system includes a railcar coupler comprising a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a coupler pivot pin hole for receiving a pivot pin for coupling the railcar coupler to the first coupler knuckle. The pivot pin hole has a longitudinal axis. The coupler head portion comprises top and bottom coupler pulling lugs each having a respective coupler pulling lug engagement face. At least one of the coupler pulling lug engagement faces of the top and bottom coupler pulling lugs is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis.

A railway car coupler system includes a railcar coupler comprising a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a coupler pivot pin hole for receiving a pivot pin for coupling the railcar coupler to the first coupler knuckle. The pivot pin hole has a longitudinal axis. The coupler head portion comprises top and bottom coupler pulling lugs each having a respective coupler pulling lug engagement face. At least one of the coupler pulling lug engagement faces of the top and bottom coupler pulling lugs is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis.