Coupling device for automatically connecting power cables between replaceable vehicle units, includes male or female part movable transverse to its insertion direction

摘要

The male part (5) and/or female part (4) can be moved transverse to the insertion direction in which they are moved in order to engage with each other. The male part is mounted on one vehicle unit (1) and the female part is mounted on the other vehicle unit (2). An insertion device is provided for directing the male part into the female part.