FREIGHT CAR AUTOMATIC UNCOUPLING DEVICE Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B61G1/00 

FIELD: railway transport.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device represents a mobile robotic complex. Proposed system arranged on the carriage comprises digital TV camera to continuously moving car image and catch automatic coupling image. Then is counts the number of automatic couplings (cars) for the carriage to pass by without stops, and, on approaching preset automatic coupling, it generates signal to level carriage and train speed. Carriage starts moving at zoom-in rate. Said digital video camera mounted on aforesaid carriage catches image of required automatic coupling and generates signals to position carriage accurately opposite the latter and manipulator fork opposite automatic coupling link. Manipulator fork extends to grip said link, and turns to move in initial position.

EFFECT: facilitating uncoupling of cars.