Conductor rail joint with bridgeable insulated sliding contacts - has longitudinally sprung contacts arranged parallel to conductor and protected by cover plate in shallow recess

摘要

The joint (13) matches the ends of the rails (10',11') in size and shape and has an upward transverse projection with teeth on its underside engaging a driving wheel of an electric motor-driven vehicle. A recess (19) extending across its width is lined with insulation (33) for the embedded sliding contacts (14) between the end faces (12') of two conductors (12). The necessary contact pressure is maintained by longitudinal springing of the outer ends (35). The other ends are interconnected by bridging pieces (20) held by screws (40) in parallel bores (39). ADVANTAGE - Joint is basically compatible with all forms of sliding conductor and allows clear sepn. of circuits.