EP3782867A1 - Electrical connection device for a vehicle, associated vehicle and installation method - Google Patents

Electrical connection device for a vehicle, associated vehicle and installation method Download PDF

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EP3782867A1
EP3782867A1 EP20192065.9A EP20192065A EP3782867A1 EP 3782867 A1 EP3782867 A1 EP 3782867A1 EP 20192065 A EP20192065 A EP 20192065A EP 3782867 A1 EP3782867 A1 EP 3782867A1
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Patrick Prevost
Aurélie Annick Georgette BELKACEM
Cyril Lionel Jean-Louis BARASCUD
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    • B61—RAILWAYS
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  • connection devices intended to electrically connect two cars of a vehicle, in particular a railway vehicle.
  • Rail vehicles require electricity to be supplied to each of their coaches, whether to allow the train to move or to provide utilities necessary for the comfort of passengers. Electricity is generally produced or collected on part of the cars forming the rail vehicle. Electricity is for example produced by an alternator or collected by a pantograph on a car of the whole vehicle. It is necessary to route the electricity along the various cars of the railway vehicle in order to ensure the power supply of each of the cars.
  • connection device of the aforementioned type placed between each car in order to ensure the continuity of the electrical supply along the rail vehicle.
  • the set of cables of the connection device extends in particular between two consecutive cars in order to ensure their electrical connection.
  • the set of cables is kept static on a first car and each cable is fixed in a box which is itself held on a second car.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a connection device the installation of which in the confined space between two cars is secure and facilitated.
  • the invention relates to an electrical connection device of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the box comprises at least one slide for receiving the removable retaining plate, the retaining plate being movable between a free position, disposed away from the box, and a position inserted in the receiving slide, in which the box carries the retaining plate and all the cables.
  • the invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle comprising a first car, a second car coupled to the first car, and a rail vehicle electrical connection device as defined above, each cable of the assembly. cables being electrically connected to the first car by its first end and to the second car by its second end, the box being mounted on the second car.
  • the elevation direction Z is defined according to the height of the vehicle and corresponds for example to the vertical direction when the vehicle is on a horizontal track.
  • the longitudinal direction X corresponds to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the transverse direction Y corresponds to the width of the vehicle.
  • a vehicle 1 comprising at least a first car coupled to a second car is partially illustrated on figure 1 .
  • the vehicle 1 comprises a first car 4 and at least one second car 6, adjacent and electrically connected to the first car 4 by an electrical connection device 2.
  • the vehicle is advantageously a rail vehicle 1.
  • the rail vehicle 1 is for example a high speed train.
  • the first car 4 comprises a first transverse end wall 8 and the second car 6 comprises a second transverse end wall 10. Together, the first wall 8 and the second wall 10 longitudinally define an inter-car space 12.
  • the electrical connection device 2 extends into the inter-car space 12.
  • the electrical connection device 2 comprises a set of cables 14 electrically connecting the first car 4 and the second car 6.
  • the cables 14 are maintained on a first side on the first car 4 and on the other side on the second car 6. They hang in a chain in the inter-car space 12 between the first car 4 and the second car 6.
  • connection device 2 comprises a housing 16 mounted on the second transverse end wall 10.
  • the connection device 2 comprises a retaining plate 18 removable and insertable on the housing 16 through which pass the cables 14.
  • the retaining plate 18 comprises a set of retaining members 20 of the cable now fixed the cables 14 relative to the retaining plate 18. When it is inserted on the housing 16, the retaining plate 18 therefore maintains the cables 14 on the second car 6. More particularly, the housing 16 carries the retaining plate 18 and all of the cables. cables 14.
  • connection device 2 comprises a movable cover 22 suitable for being fixed to the box 16.
  • the cables 14 are able to conduct an electric current while providing an insulating function with respect to the environment outside these cables 14.
  • the cables 14 include for example a metal core being understood in the center of the cable 14 over its entire length. length, and an insulating sheath surrounding the metal core.
  • the cables 14 include a first end 24 electrically connected to the first car 4 and a second end 26 electrically connected to the second car 6.
  • the second end 26 is provided with a connection lug 28.
  • the connection lug 28 is electrically connected. to an electrical connection assembly 29 of the second car 6.
  • the box 16 defines an interior volume 30 accommodating the second end 26 of the cables 14 and in which the lugs 28 are connected to the electrical connection assembly 29.
  • the electrical connection assembly 29 is for example positioned inside the housing 16.
  • the box 16 comprises a set of sealed protective faces 32 protecting the interior volume 30 from the exterior environment.
  • the protective faces 32 are for example formed by solid plates. These plates provide in particular resistance to ballast impacts projected by the bogies of the rail vehicle 1.
  • the housing 16 comprises a retaining face 34 defining a first opening 36 on the interior volume 30 and guide members 38 placed on either side of the first opening 36 forming a receiving slide 40 of the removable retaining plate 18
  • the slide 40 defines a sliding axis GG substantially included in the plane (X, Z).
  • the sliding axis G-G is oriented in the longitudinal direction.
  • the sliding axis forms an angle of less than 60 ° with respect to the longitudinal direction.
  • the first opening 36 opens downwards.
  • the box 16 has an access face 42 defining a second opening 44 on the interior volume 30.
  • the second opening 44 is adapted to allow access to the electrical connection assembly 29 and to the connection terminals 28. It opens out substantially next to the first wall 8.
  • the removable retaining plate 18 is movable between a free position disposed away from the housing 16 and a position inserted in the receiving slide 40. In the inserted position, the retaining plate 18 closes the first opening 36.
  • the retaining plate 18 is movable in translation in the slide 40 in a horizontal plane or in a plane inclined relative to a horizontal plane at an angle of less than 60 °. In the embodiment shown on figures 1 and 2 , the retaining plate 18 is movable along the sliding axis GG.
  • the retaining plate 18 carries the retaining members 20 through which the cables 14 pass. The cables 14 thus pass through the retaining plate 18 while being held by the retaining members 20.
  • the retaining plate 18 has an L-shaped profile.
  • the main face 46 formed by the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the slide 40 and closes the first opening 36 and a secondary face 48 substantially perpendicular to the main face 46 comes partially close the second opening 44.
  • Each retaining member 20 is adapted to selectively hold or release a cable 14.
  • each retaining member 20 defines a through orifice to receive a cable 14.
  • the shape of the orifice is variable in order to secure the locking member. maintenance 20 to the cable 14 or to release the cable 14 and allow its movement in the orifice.
  • Each retaining member 20 is, according to the embodiment presented, a cable gland.
  • the electrical connection device 2 comprises, according to the embodiment presented, at least one locking member 50.
  • the locking member 50 maintains the plate 18 in the position inserted on the housing 16 and presses the plate 18 onto the housing.
  • the locking member 50 is for example a screw passing through the retaining plate 18 and holding the retaining plate 18 on the housing 16.
  • the movable cover 22 is fixed to the housing 16 by a set of closure members 52.
  • the movable cover 22 closes the second opening 44.
  • the closure members 52 are not installed, the movable cover 22 can be moved to the left. 'distance from the second opening 44.
  • the movable cover 22 is for example a plate of a material and of a thickness similar to the material and to the thickness of the protective faces 32.
  • the assembly method comprises a step of placing two facing cars and the connection device 2 between the cars, a step of fixing the assembly of cables 14 on the retaining plate 18, followed by a step of installation of the removable retaining plate 18 in the receiving slide 40, then by a step of connecting the cable ends 14 and finally a step of fitting the movable cover 22.
  • At least two cars are placed facing each other, defining an inter-car space 12 between the transverse walls 6, 8.
  • the first car 4 is electrically connected to the cables 14 and the first transverse wall d end 8 is placed opposite the second transverse end wall 10.
  • the connection device 2 is provided and the box 16 is in particular installed on the second transverse end wall 10.
  • the box 16 is for example fixed to the second transverse wall 10 during the manufacture of the second car
  • the step of fixing each cable 14 on the retaining plate 18 then comprises inserting the cables 14 into the orifices defined by the retaining members 20.
  • the position of the cables 14 in the retaining members 20 is adjusted so that sufficient cable length extends into the inter-car space 12 to allow the cars to rotate relative to each other.
  • the retaining members 20 are fixed to the cables 14, for example by clamping. The cables 14 are thus fixed on the retaining plate 18.
  • the step of installing the retaining plate 18 in position inserted in the receiving slide 40 comprises lifting all the cables 14 as well as the retaining plate 18, then inserting the retaining plate 18 in the receiving slide 40.
  • the lifting is for example carried out using a handling device which is removed as soon as the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the receiving slide 40.
  • each locking member 50 is installed to hold the plate maintenance 18 in the inserted position on the housing 16.
  • the step of connecting the cable ends 14 comprises connecting each second end 26 to the electrical connection assembly 29.
  • Each second end 26 is for example connected to the electrical connection assembly 29 by means of the terminals. connection 28.
  • the connections are made in the interior volume 30 thanks to the access offered by the second opening 44 to the connection assembly.
  • the movable cover 22 is put in place during the step of fitting the movable cover 22.
  • the movable cover 22 is installed to close the second opening 44.
  • the closure members 52 are then put in place to hold the cover 22 relative to the housing 16.
  • connection device 2 as described is particularly advantageous since as soon as the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the receiving slide 40, the weight of the connection device 2 is supported by the housing 16 and it is not necessary to use handling means during the electrical connection of the cables 14.
  • the box 16 shown also allows easier connection via its second opening 44.
  • connection device 2 presented further allows a connection of the cables 14 to the connection assembly 29 while limiting the curvature of the cables 14. This is particularly advantageous since it is then possible to adjust the length of the cable extending. in the inter-car space 12 even before the installation of the retaining plate 18. Thus, when the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the slide 40, it is possible to directly connect the cables 14 to the connection assembly 29.
  • the car 4 is also equipped with a box 16 and the connection device 2 comprises a second removable retaining plate 18.

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Abstract

Le dispositif de connexion électrique (2) comporte :- un ensemble de câbles (14), chaque câble (14) présentant une première extrémité (24) destinée à être raccordée sur une première voiture (4) et une deuxième extrémité (26) destinée à être raccordée sur une deuxième voiture (6),- un boitier (16) destiné à être monté sur la deuxième voiture (6) et- une plaque de maintien amovible (18), les câbles (14) passant au travers de la plaque de maintien (18).Le boitier (16) comporte au moins une glissière de réception (40), la plaque de maintien (18) étant mobile entre une position libre, et une position insérée dans la glissière de réception (40), dans laquelle le boitier (16) porte la plaque de maintien (18).The electrical connection device (2) comprises: - a set of cables (14), each cable (14) having a first end (24) intended to be connected to a first car (4) and a second end (26) intended to be connected to a second car (6), - a box (16) intended to be mounted on the second car (6) and - a removable retaining plate (18), the cables (14) passing through the plate The housing (16) comprises at least one receiving slide (40), the holding plate (18) being movable between a free position, and a position inserted in the receiving slide (40), in which the housing (16) carries the retaining plate (18).

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de connexion électrique pour un véhicule, notamment un véhicule ferroviaire, comprenant au moins deux voitures attelées l'une à l'autre, le dispositif de connexion comportant :

  • un ensemble de câbles, chaque câble présentant une première extrémité destinée à être raccordée sur une première voiture et une deuxième extrémité destinée à être raccordée sur une deuxième voiture,
  • un boitier destiné à être monté sur la deuxième voiture, et
  • une plaque de maintien amovible, les câbles passant au travers de la plaque de maintien, la plaque de maintien comportant au moins un organe de maintien de câble, chaque organe de maintien étant destiné à fixer un câble à la plaque de maintien.
The present invention relates to an electrical connection device for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, comprising at least two coaches coupled to one another, the connection device comprising:
  • a set of cables, each cable having a first end intended to be connected to a first car and a second end intended to be connected to a second car,
  • a box intended to be mounted on the second car, and
  • a removable retaining plate, the cables passing through the retaining plate, the retaining plate comprising at least one cable retaining member, each retaining member being intended to fix a cable to the retaining plate.

L'invention s'applique aux dispositifs de connexion destinés à connecter électriquement deux voitures d'un véhicule notamment ferroviaire.The invention applies to connection devices intended to electrically connect two cars of a vehicle, in particular a railway vehicle.

Les véhicules ferroviaires nécessitent une alimentation en électricité de chacune de leurs voitures, que ce soit pour permettre le déplacement du train ou pour assurer des utilités nécessaires au confort des voyageurs. L'électricité est généralement produite ou collectée sur une partie des voitures formant le véhicule ferroviaire. L'électricité est par exemple produite par un alternateur ou collectée par un pantographe sur une voiture de l'ensemble du véhicule. Il est nécessaire d'acheminer l'électricité le long des différentes voitures du véhicule ferroviaire afin d'assurer l'alimentation de chacune des voitures.Rail vehicles require electricity to be supplied to each of their coaches, whether to allow the train to move or to provide utilities necessary for the comfort of passengers. Electricity is generally produced or collected on part of the cars forming the rail vehicle. Electricity is for example produced by an alternator or collected by a pantograph on a car of the whole vehicle. It is necessary to route the electricity along the various cars of the railway vehicle in order to ensure the power supply of each of the cars.

Il est connu d'utiliser un dispositif de connexion du type précité placé entre chaque voiture afin d'assurer la continuité de l'alimentation électrique le long du véhicule ferroviaire. L'ensemble de câbles du dispositif de connexion s'étend notamment entre deux voitures consécutives afin d'assurer leur connexion électrique. L'ensemble de câbles est maintenu statique sur une première voiture et chaque câble est fixé dans un boitier lui-même maintenu sur une deuxième voiture.It is known to use a connection device of the aforementioned type placed between each car in order to ensure the continuity of the electrical supply along the rail vehicle. The set of cables of the connection device extends in particular between two consecutive cars in order to ensure their electrical connection. The set of cables is kept static on a first car and each cable is fixed in a box which is itself held on a second car.

Lors de la mise bout à bout des voitures du véhicule, le montage d'un tel dispositif de connexion est complexe. Des moyens de levage sont utilisés pour amener l'ensemble de câble et le boitier entre les deux voitures, puis pour installer le boitier sur la deuxième voiture. Une fois le boitier installé, il est par ailleurs nécessaire de déplacer les câbles par rapport au boitier avant de les fixer.When placing the cars of the vehicle end to end, the assembly of such a connection device is complex. Lifting means are used to bring the cable assembly and the box between the two cars, then to install the box on the second car. Once the box is installed, it is also necessary to move the cables in relation to the box before fixing them.

Ceci créé des désagréments et des risques pour les opérateurs de montage qui doivent tout d'abord s'assurer que le boitier et l'ensemble de câbles sont portés en toute sécurité pendant tout l'assemblage et qui doivent ensuite effectuer l'assemblage des câbles dans un espace très confiné.This creates inconvenience and risks for the assembly operators who must first ensure that the box and all cables are carried safely. safety during the entire assembly and who then have to assemble the cables in a very confined space.

Un but de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de connexion dont l'installation dans l'espace confiné entre deux voitures est sécurisée et facilitée.An object of the invention is to provide a connection device the installation of which in the confined space between two cars is secure and facilitated.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif de connexion électrique du type précité, caractérisé en ce que le boitier comporte au moins une glissière de réception de la plaque de maintien amovible, la plaque de maintien étant mobile entre une position libre, disposée à l'écart du boitier, et une position insérée dans la glissière de réception, dans laquelle le boitier porte la plaque de maintien et l'ensemble des câbles.To this end, the invention relates to an electrical connection device of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the box comprises at least one slide for receiving the removable retaining plate, the retaining plate being movable between a free position, disposed away from the box, and a position inserted in the receiving slide, in which the box carries the retaining plate and all the cables.

Suivant d'autres aspects avantageux de l'invention le dispositif de connexion électrique comporte l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prise(s) isolément ou suivant toute combinaison techniquement possible :

  • une face de maintien du boitier définit une première ouverture, la plaque de maintien dans la position insérée dans la glissière de réception obturant la première ouverture ;
  • la plaque de maintien est mobile en translation dans la glissière dans un plan horizontal ou dans un plan incliné par rapport à un plan horizontal d'un angle inférieur à 60° ;
  • le dispositif de connexion comporte un organe de verrouillage, la plaque de maintien étant propre à être maintenue dans la position insérée sur le boitier par le ou chaque organe de verrouillage ;
  • le ou chaque organe de maintien de câble est un presse-étoupe ;
  • le boitier délimite un volume intérieur recevant les deuxièmes extrémités des câbles et destiné à accueillir un ensemble de raccordement électrique de la deuxième voiture, destiné au raccordement des deuxièmes extrémités des câbles, une face d'accès du boitier définissant une deuxième ouverture d'accès au volume intérieur ;
  • le dispositif de connexion comporte un capot mobile obturant la deuxième ouverture d'accès au volume intérieur.
According to other advantageous aspects of the invention, the electrical connection device comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination:
  • a housing retaining face defines a first opening, the retaining plate in the position inserted in the receiving slide blocking the first opening;
  • the retaining plate is movable in translation in the slide in a horizontal plane or in a plane inclined relative to a horizontal plane at an angle of less than 60 °;
  • the connection device comprises a locking member, the retaining plate being suitable for being held in the position inserted on the case by the or each locking member;
  • the or each cable holder is a cable gland;
  • the box defines an interior volume receiving the second ends of the cables and intended to accommodate an electrical connection assembly of the second car, intended for the connection of the second ends of the cables, an access face of the box defining a second access opening to the interior volume;
  • the connection device comprises a movable cover closing the second opening for access to the interior volume.

L'invention se rapporte en outre à un véhicule, notamment un véhicule ferroviaire comprenant une première voiture, une deuxième voiture attelée à la première voiture, et un dispositif de connexion électrique de véhicule ferroviaire tel que défini plus haut, chaque câble de l'ensemble de câbles étant raccordé électriquement sur la première voiture par sa première extrémité et sur la deuxième voiture par sa deuxième extrémité, le boitier étant monté sur la deuxième voiture.The invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle comprising a first car, a second car coupled to the first car, and a rail vehicle electrical connection device as defined above, each cable of the assembly. cables being electrically connected to the first car by its first end and to the second car by its second end, the box being mounted on the second car.

L'invention se rapporte également à un procédé de montage d'un dispositif de connexion électrique de véhicule notamment de véhicule ferroviaire comprenant les étapes suivantes :

  • fourniture d'un dispositif de connexion électrique tel que défini plus haut, le boitier étant fixé sur la deuxième voiture ;
  • fixation de chaque câble de l'ensemble de câbles aux organes de maintien pour maintenir chaque câble fixe sur la plaque de maintien amovible ;
  • installation de la plaque de maintien amovible dans la position insérée par déplacement dans la glissière de réception; et
  • connexion de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble sur la deuxième voiture.
The invention also relates to a method for mounting an electrical connection device for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, comprising the following steps:
  • provision of an electrical connection device as defined above, the box being fixed to the second car;
  • fixing each cable of the set of cables to the retaining members to keep each cable fixed on the removable retaining plate;
  • installation of the removable retaining plate in the position inserted by displacement in the receiving slide; and
  • connecting each second end of cable to the second car.

Le procédé selon l'invention peut comporter l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises isolément ou suivant toutes les combinaisons techniquement possibles :

  • le boitier délimite un volume intérieur accueillant un ensemble de raccordement électrique, l'étape de connexion de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble sur la deuxième voiture comprenant le raccordement de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique dans le volume intérieur délimité par le boitier ;
  • le dispositif de connexion électrique de véhicule ferroviaire comporte un capot mobile, le procédé comprenant une étape de mise en place du capot mobile pour obturer une deuxième ouverture d'accès au volume intérieur.
The method according to the invention may include one or more of the following characteristics, taken in isolation or according to all the technically possible combinations:
  • the box defines an interior volume accommodating an electrical connection assembly, the step of connecting each second cable end to the second car comprising the connection of each second cable end to the electrical connection assembly in the interior volume delimited by The box ;
  • the railway vehicle electrical connection device comprises a movable cover, the method comprising a step of placing the movable cover in order to close a second opening for access to the interior volume.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple non limitatif et faite en se référant aux dessins sur lesquels :

  • [Fig 1] la figure 1 est une représentation en perspective du dispositif de connexion électrique d'un véhicule selon l'invention ; et
  • [Fig 2] La figure 2 est une représentation perspective de la plaque de maintien amovible en position insérée dans le boitier.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of non-limiting example and made with reference to the drawings in which:
  • [ Fig 1 ] the figure 1 is a perspective representation of the electrical connection device of a vehicle according to the invention; and
  • [ Fig 2 ] The figure 2 is a perspective representation of the removable retaining plate in position inserted in the case.

Dans la description qui suit, on considère une base orthonormée directe (X, Y, Z). La direction d'élévation Z est définie selon la hauteur du véhicule et correspond par exemple à la direction verticale lorsque le véhicule est sur une voie horizontale. La direction longitudinale X correspond à la direction avant-arrière du véhicule et la direction transversale Y correspond à la largeur du véhicule.In the following description, we consider a direct orthonormal basis (X, Y, Z). The elevation direction Z is defined according to the height of the vehicle and corresponds for example to the vertical direction when the vehicle is on a horizontal track. The longitudinal direction X corresponds to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the transverse direction Y corresponds to the width of the vehicle.

Les termes « supérieur » et « inférieur » ainsi que « haut » et « bas » sont définis par rapport à la direction d'élévation Z. Les termes « gauche » et « droite » sont définis par rapport à la direction transversale Y dans le sens normal de circulation du véhicule.The terms "upper" and "lower" as well as "top" and "bottom" are defined with respect to the direction of elevation Z. The terms "left" and "right" are defined with respect to the transverse direction Y in the normal direction of movement of the vehicle.

Un véhicule 1 comprenant au moins une première voiture attelée à une deuxième voiture est illustré partiellement à la figure 1. En référence à la figure 1, le véhicule 1 comprend une première voiture 4 et au moins une deuxième voiture 6, adjacente et raccordée électriquement à la première voiture 4 par un dispositif de connexion électrique 2.A vehicle 1 comprising at least a first car coupled to a second car is partially illustrated on figure 1 . With reference to the figure 1 , the vehicle 1 comprises a first car 4 and at least one second car 6, adjacent and electrically connected to the first car 4 by an electrical connection device 2.

Le véhicule est avantageusement un véhicule ferroviaire 1. Le véhicule ferroviaire 1 est par exemple un train à grande vitesse.The vehicle is advantageously a rail vehicle 1. The rail vehicle 1 is for example a high speed train.

La première voiture 4 comprend une première paroi transversale d'extrémité 8 et la deuxième voiture 6 comprend une deuxième paroi transversale d'extrémité 10. Ensemble, la première paroi 8 et la deuxième paroi 10 définissent longitudinalement un espace inter-voiture 12.The first car 4 comprises a first transverse end wall 8 and the second car 6 comprises a second transverse end wall 10. Together, the first wall 8 and the second wall 10 longitudinally define an inter-car space 12.

Le dispositif de connexion électrique 2 s'étend dans l'espace inter-voiture 12.The electrical connection device 2 extends into the inter-car space 12.

Le dispositif de connexion électrique 2 comprend un ensemble de câbles 14 liant électriquement la première voiture 4 et la deuxième voiture 6.The electrical connection device 2 comprises a set of cables 14 electrically connecting the first car 4 and the second car 6.

Les câbles 14 sont maintenus d'un premier côté sur la première voiture 4 et d'un autre côté sur la deuxième voiture 6. Ils pendent en chainette dans l'espace inter-voiture 12 entre la première voiture 4 et la deuxième voiture 6.The cables 14 are maintained on a first side on the first car 4 and on the other side on the second car 6. They hang in a chain in the inter-car space 12 between the first car 4 and the second car 6.

En particulier, le dispositif de connexion 2 comprend un boitier 16 monté sur la deuxième paroi transversale d'extrémité 10.In particular, the connection device 2 comprises a housing 16 mounted on the second transverse end wall 10.

Le dispositif de connexion 2 comporte une plaque de maintien 18 amovible et insérable sur le boitier 16 au travers de laquelle passent les câbles 14. La plaque de maintien 18 comprend un ensemble d'organes de maintien 20 de câble maintenant fixe les câbles 14 par rapport à la plaque de maintien 18. Lorsqu'elle est insérée sur le boitier 16, la plaque de maintien 18 maintient donc les câbles 14 sur la deuxième voiture 6. Plus particulièrement, le boitier 16 porte la plaque de maintien 18 et l'ensemble des câbles 14.The connection device 2 comprises a retaining plate 18 removable and insertable on the housing 16 through which pass the cables 14. The retaining plate 18 comprises a set of retaining members 20 of the cable now fixed the cables 14 relative to the retaining plate 18. When it is inserted on the housing 16, the retaining plate 18 therefore maintains the cables 14 on the second car 6. More particularly, the housing 16 carries the retaining plate 18 and all of the cables. cables 14.

Le dispositif de connexion 2 comporte un capot mobile 22 propre à être fixé sur le boitier 16.The connection device 2 comprises a movable cover 22 suitable for being fixed to the box 16.

Les câbles 14 sont aptes à conduire un courant électrique tout en assurant une fonction d'isolation par rapport à l'environnement extérieur à ces câbles 14. Les câbles 14 comprennent par exemple un cœur métallique s'entendant au centre du câble 14 sur toute sa longueur, et une gaine isolante entourant le cœur métallique.The cables 14 are able to conduct an electric current while providing an insulating function with respect to the environment outside these cables 14. The cables 14 include for example a metal core being understood in the center of the cable 14 over its entire length. length, and an insulating sheath surrounding the metal core.

Les câbles 14 comprennent une première extrémité 24 raccordée électriquement à la première voiture 4 et une deuxième extrémité 26 raccordée électriquement à la deuxième voiture 6. La deuxième extrémité 26 est munie d'une cosse de connexion 28. La cosse de connexion 28 est connectée électriquement à un ensemble de raccordement électrique 29 de la deuxième voiture 6.The cables 14 include a first end 24 electrically connected to the first car 4 and a second end 26 electrically connected to the second car 6. The second end 26 is provided with a connection lug 28. The connection lug 28 is electrically connected. to an electrical connection assembly 29 of the second car 6.

Le boitier 16 définit un volume intérieur 30 accueillant la deuxième extrémité 26 des câbles 14 et dans lequel les cosses 28 sont connectées à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique 29.The box 16 defines an interior volume 30 accommodating the second end 26 of the cables 14 and in which the lugs 28 are connected to the electrical connection assembly 29.

L'ensemble de raccordement électrique 29 est par exemple positionné à l'intérieur du boitier 16.The electrical connection assembly 29 is for example positioned inside the housing 16.

Le boitier 16 comporte un ensemble de faces de protection 32 étanches protégeant le volume intérieur 30 de l'environnement extérieur. Les faces de protection 32 sont par exemple formées par des plaques pleines. Ces plaques assurent notamment une résistance à des chocs de ballast projetés par les bogies du véhicule ferroviaire 1.The box 16 comprises a set of sealed protective faces 32 protecting the interior volume 30 from the exterior environment. The protective faces 32 are for example formed by solid plates. These plates provide in particular resistance to ballast impacts projected by the bogies of the rail vehicle 1.

Le boitier 16 comporte une face de maintien 34 définissant une première ouverture 36 sur le volume intérieur 30 et des organes de guidage 38 placés de part et d'autre de la première ouverture 36 formant une glissière de réception 40 de la plaque de maintien amovible 18. La glissière 40 définit un axe de glissement G-G sensiblement compris dans le plan (X, Z). Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'axe de glissement G-G est orienté selon la direction longitudinale. En variante, l'axe de glissement forme un angle inférieur à 60° par rapport à la direction longitudinale.The housing 16 comprises a retaining face 34 defining a first opening 36 on the interior volume 30 and guide members 38 placed on either side of the first opening 36 forming a receiving slide 40 of the removable retaining plate 18 The slide 40 defines a sliding axis GG substantially included in the plane (X, Z). According to a particular embodiment, the sliding axis G-G is oriented in the longitudinal direction. As a variant, the sliding axis forms an angle of less than 60 ° with respect to the longitudinal direction.

La première ouverture 36 débouche vers le bas.The first opening 36 opens downwards.

Le boitier 16 comporte une face d'accès 42 définissant une deuxième ouverture 44 sur le volume intérieur 30. La deuxième ouverture 44 est adaptée pour permettre l'accès à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique 29 et aux cosses de connexion 28. Elle débouche sensiblement en regard de la première paroi 8.The box 16 has an access face 42 defining a second opening 44 on the interior volume 30. The second opening 44 is adapted to allow access to the electrical connection assembly 29 and to the connection terminals 28. It opens out substantially next to the first wall 8.

La plaque de maintien amovible 18 est mobile entre une position libre disposée à l'écart du boitier 16 et une position insérée dans la glissière de réception 40. En position insérée, la plaque de maintien 18 obture la première ouverture 36.The removable retaining plate 18 is movable between a free position disposed away from the housing 16 and a position inserted in the receiving slide 40. In the inserted position, the retaining plate 18 closes the first opening 36.

La plaque de maintien 18 est mobile en translation dans la glissière 40 dans un plan horizontal ou dans un plan incliné par rapport à un plan horizontal d'un angle inférieur à 60°. Dans le mode de réalisation présenté sur les figures 1 et 2, la plaque de maintien 18 est mobile selon l'axe de glissement G-G.The retaining plate 18 is movable in translation in the slide 40 in a horizontal plane or in a plane inclined relative to a horizontal plane at an angle of less than 60 °. In the embodiment shown on figures 1 and 2 , the retaining plate 18 is movable along the sliding axis GG.

La plaque de maintien 18 porte les organes de maintien 20 au travers desquels passent les câbles 14. Les câbles 14 passent ainsi au travers de la plaque de maintien 18 tout en étant maintenus par les organes de maintien 20.The retaining plate 18 carries the retaining members 20 through which the cables 14 pass. The cables 14 thus pass through the retaining plate 18 while being held by the retaining members 20.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier visible en figure 2, la plaque de maintien 18 a un profil en forme de L. La face principale 46 formée par la plaque de maintien 18 est insérée dans la glissière 40 et obture la première ouverture 36 et une face secondaire 48 sensiblement perpendiculaire à la face principale 46 vient partiellement obturer la deuxième ouverture 44.In a particular embodiment visible in figure 2 , the retaining plate 18 has an L-shaped profile. The main face 46 formed by the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the slide 40 and closes the first opening 36 and a secondary face 48 substantially perpendicular to the main face 46 comes partially close the second opening 44.

Chaque organe de maintien 20 est adapté pour sélectivement maintenir ou libérer un câble 14. En particulier, chaque organe de maintien 20 définit un orifice traversant pour accueillir un câble 14. La forme de l'orifice est variable afin de solidariser l'organe de maintien 20 au câble 14 ou de libérer le câble 14 et permettre son mouvement dans l'orifice.Each retaining member 20 is adapted to selectively hold or release a cable 14. In particular, each retaining member 20 defines a through orifice to receive a cable 14. The shape of the orifice is variable in order to secure the locking member. maintenance 20 to the cable 14 or to release the cable 14 and allow its movement in the orifice.

Chaque organe de maintien 20 est, selon le mode de réalisation présenté, un presse-étoupe.Each retaining member 20 is, according to the embodiment presented, a cable gland.

Le dispositif de connexion électrique 2 comporte, selon le mode de réalisation présenté, au moins un organe de verrouillage 50. L'organe de verrouillage 50 maintient la plaque 18 dans la position insérée sur le boitier 16 et presse la plaque 18 sur le boitier. L'organe de verrouillage 50 est par exemple une vis traversant la plaque de maintien 18 et maintenant la plaque de maintien 18 sur le boitier 16.The electrical connection device 2 comprises, according to the embodiment presented, at least one locking member 50. The locking member 50 maintains the plate 18 in the position inserted on the housing 16 and presses the plate 18 onto the housing. The locking member 50 is for example a screw passing through the retaining plate 18 and holding the retaining plate 18 on the housing 16.

Le capot mobile 22 est fixé sur le boitier 16 par un ensemble d'organes de fermeture 52. Le capot mobile 22 obture la deuxième ouverture 44. Lorsque les organes de fermeture 52 ne sont pas installés, le capot mobile 22 peut être déplacé à l'écart de la deuxième ouverture 44. Le capot mobile 22 est par exemple une plaque d'un matériau et d'une épaisseur semblable au matériau et à l'épaisseur des faces de protection 32.The movable cover 22 is fixed to the housing 16 by a set of closure members 52. The movable cover 22 closes the second opening 44. When the closure members 52 are not installed, the movable cover 22 can be moved to the left. 'distance from the second opening 44. The movable cover 22 is for example a plate of a material and of a thickness similar to the material and to the thickness of the protective faces 32.

Un procédé de montage d'un dispositif de connexion électrique 2 selon l'invention va maintenant être décrit.A method of mounting an electrical connection device 2 according to the invention will now be described.

Le procédé de montage comprend une étape de mise en place de deux voitures en regard et du dispositif de connexion 2 entre les voitures, une étape de fixation de l'ensemble de câbles 14 sur la plaque de maintien 18, suivie par une étape d'installation de la plaque de maintien amovible 18 dans la glissière de réception 40, puis par une étape de connexion des extrémités de câble 14 et enfin une étape de mise en place du capot mobile 22.The assembly method comprises a step of placing two facing cars and the connection device 2 between the cars, a step of fixing the assembly of cables 14 on the retaining plate 18, followed by a step of installation of the removable retaining plate 18 in the receiving slide 40, then by a step of connecting the cable ends 14 and finally a step of fitting the movable cover 22.

Lors de l'étape de mise en place, au moins deux voitures sont placées en regard, définissant un espace inter-voiture 12 entre les parois transversales 6, 8. La première voiture 4 est raccordée électriquement aux câbles 14 et la première paroi transversale d'extrémité 8 est mise face à la deuxième paroi transversale d'extrémité 10. Le dispositif de connexion 2 est fourni et le boitier 16 est notamment installé sur la deuxième paroi transversale d'extrémité 10. Le boitier 16 est par exemple fixé à la deuxième paroi transversale 10 lors de la fabrication de la deuxième voitureDuring the installation step, at least two cars are placed facing each other, defining an inter-car space 12 between the transverse walls 6, 8. The first car 4 is electrically connected to the cables 14 and the first transverse wall d end 8 is placed opposite the second transverse end wall 10. The connection device 2 is provided and the box 16 is in particular installed on the second transverse end wall 10. The box 16 is for example fixed to the second transverse wall 10 during the manufacture of the second car

L'étape de fixation de chaque câble 14 sur la plaque de maintien 18 comprend alors l'insertion des câbles 14 dans les orifices définis par les organes de maintien 20. La position des câbles 14 dans les organes de maintien 20 est ajustée afin qu'une longueur suffisante de câble s'étende dans l'espace inter-voiture 12 pour permettre aux voitures de tourner l'une par rapport à l'autre. Lorsque la position des câbles 14 par rapport aux organes de maintien 20 est ajustée, les organes de maintien 20 sont fixés aux câbles 14, par exemple par serrage. Les câbles 14 sont ainsi fixés sur la plaque de maintien 18.The step of fixing each cable 14 on the retaining plate 18 then comprises inserting the cables 14 into the orifices defined by the retaining members 20. The position of the cables 14 in the retaining members 20 is adjusted so that sufficient cable length extends into the inter-car space 12 to allow the cars to rotate relative to each other. When the position of the cables 14 relative to the retaining members 20 is adjusted, the retaining members 20 are fixed to the cables 14, for example by clamping. The cables 14 are thus fixed on the retaining plate 18.

L'étape d'installation de la plaque de maintien 18 en position insérée dans la glissière de réception 40 comprend le levage de l'ensemble des câbles 14 ainsi que de la plaque de maintien 18, puis l'insertion de la plaque de maintien 18 dans la glissière de réception 40. Le levage est par exemple effectué à l'aide d'un engin de manutention qui est retiré dès que la plaque de maintien 18 est insérée dans la glissière de réception 40. Suite à l'insertion de la plaque de maintien 18 dans la glissière de réception 40 et à son coulissement le long de l'axe G-G jusqu'à ce que la face secondaire 48 entre en contact avec le boitier 16, chaque organe de verrouillage 50 est installé afin de maintenir la plaque de maintien 18 en position insérée sur le boitier 16.The step of installing the retaining plate 18 in position inserted in the receiving slide 40 comprises lifting all the cables 14 as well as the retaining plate 18, then inserting the retaining plate 18 in the receiving slide 40. The lifting is for example carried out using a handling device which is removed as soon as the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the receiving slide 40. Following the insertion of the plate 18 in the receiving slide 40 and its sliding along the axis GG until the secondary face 48 comes into contact with the housing 16, each locking member 50 is installed to hold the plate maintenance 18 in the inserted position on the housing 16.

L'étape de connexion des extrémités de câble 14 comprend la connexion de chaque deuxième extrémité 26 à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique 29. Chaque deuxième extrémité 26 est par exemple raccordée à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique 29 par l'intermédiaire des cosses de connexion 28. Les connexions sont effectuées dans le volume intérieur 30 grâce à l'accès offert par la deuxième ouverture 44 à l'ensemble de raccordement.The step of connecting the cable ends 14 comprises connecting each second end 26 to the electrical connection assembly 29. Each second end 26 is for example connected to the electrical connection assembly 29 by means of the terminals. connection 28. The connections are made in the interior volume 30 thanks to the access offered by the second opening 44 to the connection assembly.

A la suite de l'étape de connexion des extrémités de câble 14, le capot mobile 22 est mis en place lors de l'étape de mise en place du capot mobile 22. Le capot mobile 22 est installé pour obturer la deuxième ouverture 44. Les organes de fermeture 52 sont alors mis en place pour maintenir le capot 22 par rapport au boitier 16.Following the step of connecting the ends of the cable 14, the movable cover 22 is put in place during the step of fitting the movable cover 22. The movable cover 22 is installed to close the second opening 44. The closure members 52 are then put in place to hold the cover 22 relative to the housing 16.

Le dispositif de connexion 2 tel que décrit est particulièrement avantageux puisque dès que la plaque de maintien 18 est insérée dans la glissière de réception 40, le poids du dispositif de connexion 2 est supporté par le boitier 16 et il n'est pas nécessaire d'utiliser des moyens de manutention lors de la connexion électrique des câbles 14.The connection device 2 as described is particularly advantageous since as soon as the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the receiving slide 40, the weight of the connection device 2 is supported by the housing 16 and it is not necessary to use handling means during the electrical connection of the cables 14.

Le boitier 16 présenté permet aussi une connexion facilitée par l'intermédiaire de sa deuxième ouverture 44.The box 16 shown also allows easier connection via its second opening 44.

La présence d'un organe de verrouillage 50 permet par ailleurs d'améliorer l'étanchéité de l'ensemble de connexion 2.The presence of a locking member 50 also makes it possible to improve the tightness of the connection assembly 2.

Le dispositif de connexion 2 présenté permet en outre une connexion des câbles 14 à l'ensemble de raccordement 29 tout en limitant la courbure des câbles 14. Ceci est particulièrement avantageux puisqu'il est alors possible d'ajuster la longueur de câble s'étendant dans l'espace inter-voiture 12 avant même l'installation de la plaque de maintien 18. Ainsi, lorsque la plaque de maintien 18 est insérée dans la glissière 40, il est possible de directement connecter les câbles 14 à l'ensemble de raccordement 29.The connection device 2 presented further allows a connection of the cables 14 to the connection assembly 29 while limiting the curvature of the cables 14. This is particularly advantageous since it is then possible to adjust the length of the cable extending. in the inter-car space 12 even before the installation of the retaining plate 18. Thus, when the retaining plate 18 is inserted into the slide 40, it is possible to directly connect the cables 14 to the connection assembly 29.

Dans une variante, la voiture 4 est aussi équipée d'un boitier 16 et le dispositif de connexion 2 comprend une deuxième plaque de maintien amovible 18.In a variant, the car 4 is also equipped with a box 16 and the connection device 2 comprises a second removable retaining plate 18.

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Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) pour un véhicule (1), notamment un véhicule ferroviaire, comprenant au moins deux voitures (4, 6) attelées l'une à l'autre , le dispositif de connexion comportant : - un ensemble de câbles (14), chaque câble (14) présentant une première extrémité (24) destinée à être raccordée sur une première voiture (4) et une deuxième extrémité (26) destinée à être raccordée sur une deuxième voiture (6), - un boitier (16) destiné à être monté sur la deuxième voiture (6), et - une plaque de maintien amovible (18), les câbles (14) passant au travers de la plaque de maintien (18), la plaque de maintien (18) comportant au moins un organe de maintien (20) de câble, chaque organe de maintien (20) étant destiné à fixer un câble (14) à la plaque de maintien (18), caractérisé en ce que le boitier (16) comporte au moins une glissière de réception (40) de la plaque de maintien amovible (18), la plaque de maintien (18) étant mobile entre une position libre, disposée à l'écart du boitier (16), et une position insérée dans la glissière de réception (40), dans laquelle le boitier (16) porte la plaque de maintien (18).Electrical connection device (2) for a vehicle (1), in particular a railway vehicle, comprising at least two cars (4, 6) coupled to one another, the connection device comprising: - a set of cables (14), each cable (14) having a first end (24) intended to be connected to a first car (4) and a second end (26) intended to be connected to a second car (6) , - a box (16) intended to be mounted on the second car (6), and - a removable retaining plate (18), the cables (14) passing through the retaining plate (18), the retaining plate (18) comprising at least one cable retaining member (20), each retaining member support (20) being intended to fix a cable (14) to the support plate (18), characterized in that the housing (16) comprises at least one receiving slide (40) of the removable retaining plate (18), the retaining plate (18) being movable between a free position, disposed away from the housing (16), and a position inserted in the receiving slide (40), in which the housing (16) carries the retaining plate (18). Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel une face de maintien (34) du boitier (16) définit une première ouverture (36), la plaque de maintien (18) dans la position insérée dans la glissière de réception (40) obturant la première ouverture (36).Electrical connection device (2) according to claim 1, in which a retaining face (34) of the housing (16) defines a first opening (36), the retaining plate (18) in the position inserted in the receiving slide (40) closing the first opening (36). Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, dans lequel la plaque de maintien (18) est mobile en translation dans la glissière (40) dans un plan horizontal ou dans un plan incliné par rapport à un plan horizontal d'un angle inférieur à 60°.Electrical connection device (2) according to one of claims 1 or 2, in which the retaining plate (18) is movable in translation in the slideway (40) in a horizontal plane or in a plane inclined with respect to a plane horizontal at an angle of less than 60 °. Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant au moins un organe de verrouillage (50), la plaque de maintien (18) étant propre à être maintenue dans la position insérée par le ou chaque organe de verrouillage (50).Electrical connection device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one locking member (50), the retaining plate (18) being able to be maintained in the inserted position by the or each locking member (50). Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le boitier (16) délimite un volume intérieur (30) recevant les deuxièmes extrémités (26) des câbles (14) et destiné à accueillir un ensemble de raccordement électrique (29) de la deuxième voiture (6), destiné au raccordement des deuxièmes extrémités (26) des câbles (14), une face d'accès (42) du boitier (16) définissant une deuxième ouverture (44) d'accès au volume intérieur (30).Electrical connection device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the box (16) delimits an internal volume (30) receiving the second ends (26) of the cables (14) and intended to receive a electrical connection assembly (29) of the second car (6), intended for connecting the second ends (26) of the cables (14), an access face (42) of the housing (16) defining a second opening (44) access to the interior volume (30). Dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon la revendication 5, comprenant un capot mobile (22) obturant la deuxième ouverture (44) d'accès au volume intérieur (30).An electrical connection device (2) according to claim 5, comprising a movable cover (22) closing off the second opening (44) for access to the interior volume (30). Véhicule, notamment véhicule ferroviaire (1), comprenant une première voiture (4), une deuxième voiture (6) attelée à la première voiture, et un dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, chaque câble (14) de l'ensemble de câbles (14) étant raccordé électriquement sur la première voiture (4) par sa première extrémité (24) et sur la deuxième voiture (6) par sa deuxième extrémité (26), le boitier (16) étant monté sur la deuxième voiture (6).Vehicle, in particular rail vehicle (1), comprising a first car (4), a second car (6) coupled to the first car, and an electrical connection device (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, each cable ( 14) of the set of cables (14) being electrically connected to the first car (4) by its first end (24) and to the second car (6) by its second end (26), the box (16) being mounted on the second car (6). Procédé de montage d'un dispositif de connexion électrique (2) de véhicule, notamment de véhicule ferroviaire (1), comprenant les étapes suivantes : - fourniture d'un dispositif de connexion électrique (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, le boitier (16) étant fixé sur la deuxième voiture (6) ; - fixation de chaque câble (14) de l'ensemble de câbles (14) aux organes de maintien (20) pour maintenir chaque câble (14) fixe sur la plaque de maintien amovible (18) ; - installation de la plaque de maintien amovible (18) dans la position insérée par déplacement dans la glissière de réception (40) ; et - connexion de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble (26) sur la deuxième voiture (6). Method for mounting an electrical connection device (2) for a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle (1), comprising the following steps: - provision of an electrical connection device (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the box (16) being fixed to the second car (6); - Fixing each cable (14) of the set of cables (14) to the retaining members (20) to keep each cable (14) fixed on the removable retaining plate (18); - Installation of the removable retaining plate (18) in the position inserted by displacement in the receiving slide (40); and - connection of each second end of cable (26) to the second car (6). Procédé selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le boitier (16) délimite un volume intérieur (30) accueillant un ensemble de raccordement électrique (29), l'étape de connexion de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble (26) sur la deuxième voiture (6) comprenant le raccordement de chaque deuxième extrémité de câble (26) à l'ensemble de raccordement électrique (29) dans le volume intérieur (30) délimité par le boitier (16).A method according to claim 8, wherein the box (16) defines an interior volume (30) accommodating an electrical connection assembly (29), the step of connecting each second cable end (26) to the second car (6) ) comprising the connection of each second cable end (26) to the electrical connection assembly (29) in the internal volume (30) delimited by the box (16). Procédé selon la revendication 8 ou 9, dans lequel le dispositif de connexion électrique (2) comporte un capot mobile (22), le procédé comprenant une étape de mise en place du capot mobile (22) pour obturer une deuxième ouverture d'accès (44) au volume intérieur (30).Method according to Claim 8 or 9, in which the electrical connection device (2) comprises a movable cover (22), the method comprising a step of placing the movable cover (22) in order to close a second access opening ( 44) to the interior volume (30).
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