EP3590784A1 - Coupling and tie rod for a coupling - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a tie rod (1) for a coupling (100) of a track-guided vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, as well as a corresponding coupling (100) with such a tie rod (1). The tie rod (1) has a first end region (2) on the car body, via which the tie rod (1) is preferably releasably connected or can be connected to a car body of the track-guided vehicle, a second end region (3) opposite the first end region (2) at which a coupling head (20) of an automatic coupling is replaceably attached or attachable, and a joint arrangement (4) via which, if necessary, the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can be pivoted into a horizontal coupling plane.

Description

The present invention relates generally to a coupling for mixed coupling between an automatic central buffer coupling and a pull hook of a track-guided vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle. The coupling is suitable, for example, as a transition coupling or shunting coupling for track-guided vehicles. The invention further relates to a corresponding tie rod for such a coupling.

A coupling of the type considered here is in particular a special automatic coupling, which is usually attached to shunting vehicles (shunting locomotives) or can be attached and can be controlled by the vehicle shunting driver. The coupling according to the invention is used in particular for adapting couplings of different types in order to enable a mixed coupling between an automatic central buffer coupling and a pull hook of a rail vehicle.

A coupling of the generic type is generally known from rail vehicle technology and is used to connect rail vehicles which are equipped with different coupling systems (for example Scharfenberg® coupling on pulling hook). The coupling is, for example, placed manually on the towing hook of a track-guided vehicle, while the coupling process with the center buffer coupling can take place automatically.

A conventional coupling for mixed coupling between an automatic central buffer coupling and, for example, a pull hook of a track-guided vehicle generally has a coupling carrier designed at least in regions as a housing, in which a coupling lock can be accommodated for mechanically connecting the coupling with one in the coupling head of an automatic central buffer coupling provided dome closure. In the coupled state, the face of the clutch then lies against the face of the clutch head of the automatic central buffer clutch.

At the end opposite the end face of the clutch, a coupling bracket can be provided as the interface structure of the pull hook module, which can be received, for example, in the pull hook of a track-guided vehicle and can therefore ensure a mechanical connection of the clutch to the pull hook of the track-guided vehicle.

In operation, tensile and compressive forces are introduced by the pull hook of the track-guided vehicle into the interface structure of the pull hook module, which is designed as a coupling bracket. The pressure forces introduced into the coupling bracket or into the pull hook module are conducted to the front surface of the coupling via a support structure of the coupling and from there to the front surface of the coupling head of the automatic central buffer coupling mechanically connected to the coupling.

On the other hand, tensile forces are transmitted via the coupling head module. The dome locks can, for example, have a center piece which is rotatably mounted relative to the supporting structure of the coupling via a main pin and has a dome eyelet articulated thereon. A traction is transmitted via the respective dome eyelets, which have matured in the corresponding heart pieces.

A coupling of the type mentioned at the outset is known from the prior art FIG. 1 in a side view and in FIG. 2 shown in an isometric view.

In the embodiment shown, this conventional coupling 101 is placed on the pull hook 50 of a track-guided vehicle. For this purpose, the coupling 101 is provided at its rear end on both sides in parallel at a distance from one another and of the same type, and supports 103, 103 'which are connected to one another at the free ends by a bolt 104. The bolt 104 holds the coupling 101 in the mouth of the pull hook 50.

An angle lifter 105 is arranged on both sides of the conventional coupling 101. A first link 105a of the angle lifter 105 is designed to be telescopically slidable.

Like for example in FIG. 1 is shown, the first link 105a, which is held in the extended position by a compression spring 109, is articulated on the clutch 101. A second link, 105b of the angle lever 105 is designed as a rigid link. The first and second links 105a, 105b are connected to one another at their free ends by a common yoke 107. An adjusting nut 106 is guided centrally through the yoke 107 and, for support on the nose of the pull hook 50, carries a web 108 which is recessed in a cap-like manner on the underside. The links 105a, 105b on both sides of the coupling 101 are connected to and with one another by a common axis 110, the axis 110 serving as a contact surface on the end face of the pulling hook 50, so that the vertical angular position of the coupling 101 around by locking the web 108 the bolt 104 and thus the center position of the clutch 101 is adjustable.

By providing the angle lever 105, a height centering can be realized in the coupling 101 known from the prior art. However, the manual handling, and in particular the manual insertion of the clutch 101 into the interface between the clutches to be adapted, such as, for example, in the pull hook 50 of a track-guided vehicle, is made more difficult, since it is not possible for an operator, on the one hand, to weigh the clutch 101 to hold and on the other hand to attach the device for height centering in a correct manner to the pull hook 50.

Another clutch that can be used in particular as a maneuvering clutch for track-guided vehicles is, for example, from US Pat EP 2 529 994 A1 known.

The coupling known from this prior art is distinguished by the fact that it can be connected to different couplings, so that different maneuvering tasks can be carried out with one and the same coupling without changing the coupling and with minimizing the set-up times. In particular, this coupling can be used to couple both full-length and metro couplings without the operator having to intervene manually.

For this purpose, the from EP 2 529 994 A1 Known clutch on a clutch head changer, which is used for the automatic replacement of coupling heads of different types and / or different types in a vertical coupling plane defined by the coupling. This clutch head changer is suspended accordingly with the aid of a relatively complex arrangement on the pull hook of a track-guided vehicle.

Even if with that from the EP 2 529 994 A1 Known coupling head changer an automatic replacement of coupling heads of different types or different types in the vertical coupling plane defined by the coupling is possible, this coupling has disadvantages in particular if not only automatic coupling heads of different types or different types are to be adapted, but also one Coupling with a pull hook of a track-guided vehicle should be possible. For this it would be the one from the EP 2 529 994 A1 Known clutch necessary to remove the clutch head changer from the pull hook, which in turn entails considerable set-up times.

The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a coupling which can be connected to different automatic couplings, in particular solid-state or metro couplings or similar middle buffer couplings on the one hand and with screw couplings on the other hand while minimizing set-up times, so that different maneuvering tasks can be carried out without this Coupling and in particular a pulling hook module of the coupling must be removed from the pulling hook of the track-guided vehicle and a height centering of the coupling which was originally carried out is not necessary. In particular, a coupling is to be specified with which not only a pulling hook of one track-guided vehicle can be coupled automatically, but also full railroad couplings and optionally Metro couplings can be coupled.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a coupling which has a pull rod with the features of independent patent claim 1, advantageous developments of this pull rod being specified in the dependent claims.

Accordingly, the invention relates in particular to a pull rod for a coupling of a track-guided vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle or a coupling with a pull rod, the pull rod having a first end region on the car body side, via which the pull rod can preferably be detachably connected to a car body. The pull rod also has a second end region opposite the first end region, this second end region being able to be provided with a joint arrangement, by means of which the coupling head of an automatic coupling can be pivoted into a horizontal coupling plane if necessary.

In particular, it is conceivable in this connection if the first end region of the drawbar on the wagon body side is articulated with the aid of a bolt in the vertical plane on a pull hook of a track-guided vehicle, in particular a shunting vehicle, and is supported against lowering below the approximated horizontal position. In this position, it is possible to couple with the pull hook of an adjacent car body, the eyelet of the coupling falling into the draw hook mouth of the car body to be coupled.

So that the shunting vehicle can be coupled to an automatic central buffer coupling of an adjacent car body via its pulling hooks usually provided on the front side, it is provided according to embodiments of the solution according to the invention that the coupling or the pull rod of the coupling is suspended on the pulling hook bolt in such a way that the coupling or the towing hook of the coupling can be brought from a substantially horizontal position into a vertical position, so that the towing hook arranged on the front side of the shunting vehicle becomes free for coupling with the towing hook of an adjacent car body.

According to embodiments of the pull rod according to the invention, the articulation arrangement is formed on the first end region of the pull rod on the wagon body side, or is formed by the first end region of the pull rod on the wagon body side, if this end region is pivotably attached to the pull hook of the shunting vehicle in the vertical plane by means of a bolt.

According to other embodiments, on the other hand, it is provided that the joint arrangement is provided on the second end region opposite the first end region of the pull rod, so that the coupling head of an automatic coupling can be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane as required via this joint arrangement.

In this context, it is particularly advisable to have a first articulated arm pivotable about a horizontal axis in the articulated arrangement of the drawbar, to which a coupling head of an automatic coupling is preferably detachably and / or exchangeably fastened or fastened. For this purpose, according to embodiments of the pull rod according to the invention, the first articulated arm has an interface area, via which a coupling head of an automatic coupling can be fastened interchangeably with the first articulated arm.

In this context, it would be conceivable, for example, if the interface area has at least one shell-and-socket arrangement. The interface area basically serves to releasably mechanically connect the first articulated arm of the pull rod to a support structure of a coupling head, in particular an automatic coupling head.

In particular, a modular or modular structure of the coupling consisting essentially of the pull rod and a coupling head designed separately therefrom can be realized in this way, a coupling head of a special type or of a special type in depending on the need on one and the same pulling hook of the shunting vehicle the vertical coupling plane defined by the coupling can be brought in (pivoted in) so that the coupling can then be automatically connected to a corresponding mating coupling head of an adjacent vehicle, for example to be maneuvered.

Since different coupling heads can be connected via the interface area of the first articulated arm of the pull rod, the coupling according to the invention is suitable for coupling to vehicles with couplings of different types or different types, in particular, no change or exchange of the coupling of the pulling hook of the shunting vehicle is required. With the coupling according to the invention, different maneuvering tasks can thus be performed in particular, so that it is an overall system that can be used extremely flexibly.

In order to simplify the change of a coupling head, it is provided according to embodiments of the solution according to the invention that the pull rod has an interface area, via which the first articulated arm of the pull rod is detachably mechanically connected or connectable to the support structure of a coupling head.

Different embodiments are possible for the interface area. In particular, it makes sense here for the interface area to have at least one shell-and-socket arrangement. As an alternative or in addition to this, the interface area can also have at least one socket pin arrangement with at least one socket pin.

It would be useful if the plug-in pin arrangement has a first receiving area which is contoured at least in some areas and a second receiving area which is complementary at least in some areas, the first and second receiving areas of the plug-in pin arrangement preferably being detachably connected or connectable to one another via at least one pin.

According to embodiments of the drawbar according to the invention, the articulation arrangement of the drawbar has a second articulated arm which can be pivoted about the horizontal axis, to which a drawbar eye and in particular a drawbar eye compatible with a drawbar of the shunting vehicle can be attached or fastened. It is preferred here if the second articulated arm is connected to the first articulated arm of the drawbar in such a way that both articulated arms can be pivoted together, in particular exclusively together, about the horizontal axis.

With regard to crash safety, it is fundamentally advantageous if an energy dissipation and / or damping element is integrated in the pull rod of the coupling for damping tensile and / or compressive forces transmitted via the pull rod during driving operation. The energy consumption and / or damping element is preferably regenerative, for example in the form of a spring device or a spring assembly. Of course, it is also conceivable to use destructively designed consumption elements, or a combination of destructive and regenerative components.

Exemplary embodiments of the tie rod or coupling according to the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1

schematisch eine Seitenansicht einer aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Kupplung;

FIG. 2

schematisch eine isometrische Ansicht der aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Kupplung gemäß FIG. 1;

FIG. 3

schematisch eine isometrische Ansicht einer exemplarischen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Zugstange;

FIG. 4

schematisch eine Seitenansicht einer exemplarischen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung mit einer Zugstange gemäß FIG. 3, und zwar in einem Zustand in welchem der Kupplungskopf einer automatischen Mittelpufferkupplung aus der horizontalen Kupplungsebene der Kupplung ausgeschwenkt ist;

FIG. 5

schematisch und in einer isometrischen Ansicht die exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 4;

FIG. 6

schematisch und in einer Seitenansicht die exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 4 in einem Zustand, in welchem der Kupplungskopf der automatischen Kupplung in die horizontale Kupplungsebene eingeschwenkt ist;

FIG. 7

schematisch und in einer isometrischen Ansicht die exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 6;

FIG. 8

schematisch und in einer Seitenansicht eine weitere exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung, und zwar in einem Zustand, in welchem der Kupplungskopf einer automatischen Kupplung aus der horizontalen Kupplungsebene der Kupplung ausgeschwenkt ist;

FIG. 9

schematisch und in einer Seitenansicht die weitere exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 8, und zwar in einem Zustand, in welchem der Kupplungskopf der automatischen Kupplung in die horizontale Kupplungsebene der Kupplung eingeschwenkt ist;

FIG. 10

schematisch und in einer isometrischen Ansicht die exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 9; und

FIG. 11

schematisch und in einer Draufsicht die exemplarische Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kupplung gemäß FIG. 9.

Show it:

FIG. 1

schematically shows a side view of a coupling known from the prior art;

FIG. 2

schematically shows an isometric view of the coupling known from the prior art FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3

schematically an isometric view of an exemplary embodiment of the tie rod according to the invention;

FIG. 4

schematically shows a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention with a pull rod according to FIG. 3 , namely in a state in which the coupling head of an automatic central buffer coupling is pivoted out of the horizontal coupling plane of the coupling;

FIG. 5

schematically and in an isometric view, the exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 4 ;

FIG. 6

schematically and in a side view the exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 4 in one State in which the coupling head of the automatic coupling is pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane;

FIG. 7

schematically and in an isometric view, the exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 6 ;

FIG. 8th

schematically and in a side view a further exemplary embodiment of the clutch according to the invention, in a state in which the coupling head of an automatic coupling is pivoted out of the horizontal coupling plane of the coupling;

FIG. 9

schematically and in a side view the further exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 8th in a state in which the coupling head of the automatic coupling is pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane of the coupling;

FIG. 10

schematically and in an isometric view, the exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 9 ; and

FIG. 11

schematically and in a top view the exemplary embodiment of the coupling according to the invention FIG. 9 ,

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 A coupling 101 known from the prior art is shown, which has an angle lifter 105 for height centering, which is attached to the nose of a pulling hook 50 via a yoke 107. The angle lifter 105 is laterally attached to the housing 102 of the coupling 101 and ensures the height centering of the coupling 101.

As already stated, a disadvantage with the conventional one in FIG. 1 and in FIG. 2 Coupling 101 shown can be seen in the fact that, due to the relatively complicated structure of the device for height centering in the form of an angle lifter 105, the assembly of the coupling 101 on the pull hook 50 of a coupling to be adapted is relatively difficult to carry out. In particular, it is not possible to mount the coupling 101 by one person alone on the pulling hook 50 of a coupling to be adapted, since the coupling 101 cannot be held by one person at the same time and the device for height centering can be attached to the pulling hook 50 in a correct manner.

In addition, it is no longer possible with the clutch 101 known from the prior art to couple with a pull hook of a track-guided vehicle without greater effort.

In order to take care of this disadvantage, a clutch 100 is proposed according to the invention, as described with reference to the illustrations in FIG FIG. 4 to FIG. 11 is described in more detail below using exemplary embodiments.

In the FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 The first exemplary embodiment of the coupling 100 according to the invention shown has, as “core piece”, a special pull rod 1, which is shown schematically and in an isometric view in FIG FIG. 3 is shown.

FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 FIG. 12 show another exemplary embodiment of the clutch 100 according to the invention, in which a different one than that in FIG FIG. 3 schematically illustrated tie rod 1 is used.

In the FIG. 3 Drawbar 1 schematically shown in an isometric view of the coupling 100 according to the invention as shown in the FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 has a first end region 2 on the wagon body side, via which the tie rod 1 can preferably be detachably connected to a wagon body, in particular a wagon body of a shunting vehicle or its underframe. In addition, the pull rod 1 has a second end region 3 opposite the first end region 2. At this second end region 3, a joint arrangement 4 is formed in order, if necessary, to be able to pivot a coupling head 20 of an automatic coupling, in particular a central buffer coupling, into a horizontal coupling plane.

In the schematic in FIG. 3 Drawbar 1 shown, the articulation arrangement 4 has a first articulated arm 7 pivotable about a horizontal axis which a coupling head 20 of an automatic coupling is preferably detachably and / or exchangeably fastened or fastened, as shown in the illustrations in FIG. 4 to FIG. 7 can be removed.

According to advantageous implementations of the coupling 100 according to the invention, it is provided that the coupling closure assigned to the coupling head 20 is in particular designed to be compatible with a coupling head of the type 10, type 35, type 330, type 430, type 55 or type 140, although other coupling head types or coupling head types are also provided come into question, such as coupling heads of the Wedgelock type, coupling heads of the BSI type, or coupling heads of the GF type.

The coupling head type 10 can be found on almost all state railways worldwide and is also used in the high-speed sector, such as the ICE, TGV, but also on the Spanish state railroad AVES-102-103 and the Chinese high-speed train BSP. The coupling head type 10 is particularly characterized by its high strength and the large horizontal and vertical gripping area.

The coupling head type 35 is suitable for vehicles that do not have a compressed air system and only control everything electrically. It is mainly used in regional and metro vehicles.

The coupling head type 330 is preferably used in metro and light rail vehicles, while the coupling head type 430 is a particularly light design, especially for low-floor trams.

Coupling types 55 and 140 are special couplings that are particularly suitable for extremely high loads in harsh environments.

In addition, at in FIG. 3 Drawbar 1 shown schematically provided that the articulation arrangement 4 also has a second articulated arm 8 which can be pivoted about the horizontal axis and to which a drawbar eye 10 and in particular a drawbar eye 10 compatible with a UIC drawbar of a track-guided vehicle is fastened or can be fastened.

It is provided here that the second articulated arm 8 is connected to the first articulated arm 7 of the articulated arrangement 4 in such a way that both articulated arms 7, 8 can only be pivoted together about the horizontal axis.

In addition, at in FIG. 3 schematically illustrated embodiment of the tie rod 1 provided that an angle of 80 ° to 100 ° and preferably about 90 ° is spanned between the first articulated arm 7 and the second articulated arm 8.

The two articulated arms are pivotally supported by a horizontally extending bolt 5 which defines the pivot axis of the articulated arrangement 4. In the figurative sense, this horizontally extending bolt 5 has the same function as a pull bolt of a screw coupling.

In the tie rod 1 according to FIG. 3 a towing eye 10 is arranged on the second articulated arm 8, so that the coupling 100 can also be used to couple with a UIC towing hook of a track-guided vehicle.

As in the FIG. 4 to 7 indicated, the pull rod 1 is assigned a drive 6, by means of which the pull rod 1 with the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling can be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane as required.

In the following, reference is made to the illustrations in FIGS FIGS. 8 to 11 another exemplary embodiment of the clutch 100 according to the invention described in more detail.

This further embodiment of the coupling according to the invention is characterized in that the joint arrangement 4, via which the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling can be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane, is provided on the first end region 2 of the pull rod 1. This joint arrangement 4 has a first joint arm 7 which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and to which the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling is preferably detachably and / or exchangeably fastened or fastened.

As in the first exemplary embodiment, the second exemplary embodiment of the coupling 100 according to the invention provides that an interface area 9 is used for this purpose, via which the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling can be exchangeably fastened to the first articulated arm 7. The interface area 9 preferably has at least one shell-and-socket arrangement.

The representations in the FIG. 8 to 11 can also be seen that the first articulated arm 7 of the pull rod 1 used in this coupling 100 has at least at its end region facing the horizontal pivot axis two parallel legs, between which a pull hook 11 connected to the body of the track-guided vehicle is at least partially received when the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling is pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane.

In detail, the articulation arrangement 4 is formed by a horizontally extending bolt 5, which defines a pivot axis for the first articulated arm 7 and a drawbar eye 10 compatible with the draw hook, the horizontally extending bolt 5 being in particular designed as a draw bolt of a screw coupling.

As in the first exemplary embodiment of the coupling 100 according to the invention, a drive 6 is also provided in the second exemplary embodiment, which is assigned to the pull rod 1, so that the pull rod 1 with the coupling head 20 of the automatic coupling can, if necessary, be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane.

The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings, but results from a summary of all the features disclosed herein.

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1

pull bar

2

first end area of the drawbar

3

second end area of the drawbar

4

joint arrangement

5

bolt

6

drive

7

first articulated arm

8th

second articulated arm

9

Interface Area

10

drawbar

11

Hitch

20

coupling head

100

clutch

Claims (15)

Pull rod (1) for a coupling (100) of a track-guided vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, the pull rod (1) having the following: - A first end area (2) on the car body side, via which the pull rod (1) is preferably releasably connected or connectable to a car body of the track-guided vehicle; - A second end region (3) opposite the first end region (2), to which a coupling head (20) of an automatic coupling can be exchangeably attached or attached; and - A joint arrangement (4), via which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can be pivoted into a horizontal coupling plane if necessary. Drawbar (1) according to claim 1,
wherein the joint arrangement (4) has a horizontally extending bolt (5) which defines a pivot axis, the horizontally extending bolt (5) being designed as a tension bolt, in particular a screw coupling. Drawbar (1) according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein the pull rod (1) is assigned a drive (6) with which the pull rod (1) with the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can, if necessary, be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane. Drawbar (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3,
wherein the articulation arrangement (4) is provided on the second end region (3) of the pull rod (1) and has a first articulated arm (7) which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and on which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling is preferably detachable and / or exchangeable attached or attachable. Drawbar (1) according to claim 4,
wherein the first articulated arm (7) has an interface area (9), via which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can be exchangeably fastened to the first articulated arm (7). Drawbar (1) according to claim 5,
wherein the interface area (9) has at least one shell-and-socket arrangement. Drawbar (1) according to one of claims 4 to 6,
wherein the articulation arrangement (4) has a second articulated arm (8) which can be pivoted about the horizontal axis and to which a drawbar eye (10), in particular a drawbar eye (10) compatible with a UIC drawbar (11), can be attached or fastened. Drawbar (1) according to claim 7,
the second articulated arm (8) being connected to the first articulated arm (7) such that both articulated arms (7, 8) can be pivoted together, in particular exclusively together, about the horizontal axis. Drawbar (1) according to claim 7 or 8,
wherein an angle of 80 ° to 100 ° and preferably approximately 90 ° is spanned between the first articulated arm (7) and the second articulated arm (8). Drawbar (1) according to one of claims 7 to 9,
A pulling eye (10), in particular a pulling eye (10) compatible with a UIC pulling hook (11), is arranged on the second articulated arm (8) of the articulated arrangement (4), the coupling head (20 ) the automatic coupling can be pivoted relative to the towing eye (10). Drawbar (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3,
wherein the articulation arrangement (4) is provided on the first end region (2) of the pull rod (1) and has a first articulated arm (7) which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and on which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling is preferably detachable and / or exchangeable is fastened or can be fastened, the first articulated arm (7) having an interface region (9), via which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can be exchangeably fastened to the first articulated arm (7), and wherein the interface region (9) has at least one shell-and-socket arrangement having. Drawbar (1) according to claim 11,
wherein the first articulated arm (7) has, at least at its end region facing the horizontal pivot axis, two parallel legs, between which a draw hook (11) connected to the body of the track-guided vehicle can be received at least in regions when the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling is in the horizontal coupling plane is swung in. Drawbar (1) according to claim 12,
wherein the articulation arrangement (4) has a horizontally extending bolt (5) which defines a pivot axis for the first articulated arm (7) and a drawbar eye (10) compatible with the draw hook (11), the horizontally extending bolt (5) acting as a draw bolt in particular a screw coupling is executed. Coupling (100) for track-guided vehicles, in particular rail vehicles, the coupling (100) comprising: - a pull rod (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13; and - a coupling head (20) of an automatic coupling, wherein the articulated arrangement (4) of the drawbar (1) has a first articulated arm (7) which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and to which the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling is preferably detachably and / or exchangeably fastened. Coupling (100) according to claim 14,
wherein the coupling (100) furthermore has a drive (6) assigned to the pull rod (1), with which the pull rod (1) with the coupling head (20) of the automatic coupling can be pivoted into the horizontal coupling plane as required.

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