| 摘要 |
<p>A universal coupling adapter (10) connectable to either end of a rail-highway vehicle useful in forming trains of rail-highway vehicles for rail transport comprises a bolster (14) connectable with a rail bogie (12). The bolster (14) has a support member (36) bearing a semi-trailer mount and a connection assembly (38). The semi-trailer mount is constructed so as to engage and support a rail-highway vehicle. The connection assembly (16) comprises a connecting slot (48) and a connecting link (46), with the connecting link (46), in one embodiment, being shiftable between an extended and a retracted position. The connecting link (46) is disposed substantially within the connecting slot (48) in the extended position, and is disposed substantially outside of the connecting slot (48) in the retracted position. The connection assembly (16) is connectable with a corresponding connection assembly (50, 54) disposed on a rail-highway vehicle. The bolster (14) has an assembly (32) for connecting the bolster (14) to one of a rail car and a locomotive. In another embodiment, the connection assembly (16) comprises a tongue and a slot offset from each other. <IMAGE></p> |
