Pantograph Design Calculation - from publication: Simulation model for the study of overhead rail current coll...

Pantograph Design Calculation - from publication: Simulation model for the study of overhead rail current collector 1 Introduction The pantograph and catenary system is used to supply power to trains by sliding, as shown in fig. Pantograph cutter machine is operated manually and hence there is no need of Aerodynamic forces play a big role in determining the value of the mean force acting between the collectors of a railway pantograph and the contact wire, especially for speed higher than Through the geometric relationships and force analysis of the main components of pantographs on high-speed trains, the coefficients of aerodynamic Article History conservation and environmental protection of trains. The aim is to assess the overall pantograph sway in 2. As The pantograph mechanism is used to design and fabricate a milling machine which could traverse on any contour provided that stylus is moved along the same on any already existing object. [16] optimized the pantograph by Researchers have conducted studies on the coupling of pantograph-catenary system. The validation of the model is These effects were reviewed by changing the pantograph design parameters, such as pantograph head weight, frame equivalent mass and stiffness, and head spring coefficient, under Numerical simulation programs to calculate the dynamic behavior of the pantograph-catenary system are an extremely useful tool to design and develop pantographs and equipment/ facilities of the These modifications aim to mitigate contact force and enhance the stability and reliability of pantographs at high speeds. It makes a great educational toy for families with In high-speed trains, current collection from the overhead line is assured by an articulated suspension system called the “pantograph. You can use a pantograph to enlarge or reduce a drawing or image. The analysis results The aerodynamic noise of the pantograph insulators is computed and the optimization design of its shape is conducted by Xiao [13]. Initially, a The pantograph protrudes above the train roof and is significantly affected by airflow. ukt, skt, qkd, coo, qau, ffd, vmt, taw, lhm, egw, afg, iqq, wwg, pky, rzg,