Ice breaking pantograph

摘要

An ice breaking pantograph is described, having a sliding element moveable between an operative position where it is engaged to an overhead train or tram power line and a non-operative position where it is separated from the overhead power line; at least one arm, having a first end which can be hinged to a train or tram vehicle and a second end connected to the sliding element; an active actuator on the arm to move it in order to move the sliding element between the operative position and the non-operative position; a vibrator operating on the sliding element and activatable in the operative position of the sliding element to remove ice and/or snow from the overhead power line.

主权项

1. An ice breaking pantograph comprising:
a sliding element moveable between an operative position in which the sliding element is engaged to an overhead train or tram power line and a non-operative position in which the sliding element is separated from said overhead power line; at least one arm, having a first end which can be hinged to a train or tram vehicle and a second end connected to said sliding element; an active actuator on said arm to move said arm in order to move said sliding element between said operative position and said non-operative position; a vibrator operating on the sliding element and activatable in the operative position of the sliding element to remove ice and/or snow from said overhead power line; and a support, made of electrically insulating material, with which said vibrator is in contact, wherein said vibrator is fixed to an opposite surface relative to a contact surface of said sliding element to the overhead train or tram power line.