COUPLER ADAPTER FOR DIFFERENT DESIGN COUPLERS Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B61G5/04 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: adapter 1 comprises first coupling mechanism 5 for plug-in connection of adapter with first coupler and second coupling mechanism 16 for plug-in connection of adapter with second coupler, both said mechanism being connected by coupler case 10. Said case is made from carbon-fiber-based composite material. To transmit stretching or contracting forced to coupler case, first coupling mechanism and/or second coupling mechanism is shaped to an insert accommodated in coupler case and rigidly coupled therewith. Coupler case comprises isolated stretching or contracting fiber areas fitted in carbon fiber composite material. Stretching force transmitted to coupler case via first and/or second fiber area is absorbed hereby. Contracting force transmitted to coupler case via first and/or second fiber area is absorbed hereby.

EFFECT: light and strong case.

20 cl, 10 dwg