pantograph collector

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• Pantograph (rail) — A pantograph is a device that collects electric current from overhead lines for electric trains or trams. The term stems from the resemblance to pantograph devices for copying writing and drawings. A flat side pantograph was invented 1895 at the… …   Wikipedia

• pantograph — /ˈpæntəgræf/ (say pantuhgraf), / graf/ (say grahf) noun 1. an instrument for the mechanical copying of plans, diagrams, etc., upon any desired scale. 2. Electricity a roof mounted current collector, as on a train, usually a hinged diamond shaped… …  

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• Bow collector — A bow collector is one of the three main devices used on tramcars to transfer electric current from the wires above to the tram below. While once very common in continental Europe, it has now been largely replaced by the pantograph. OriginsWhen… …   Wikipedia

• current collector — /ˈkʌrənt kəlɛktə/ (say kuruhnt kuhlektuh) noun (on an electric train, tramcar, etc.) any device, as a pantograph (def. 2), for maintaining electrical contact between a contact conductor and the electrical circuit of the vehicle on which the… …  

• коллекторная пластина токоприёмника — — [Я.Н.Лугинский, М.С.Фези Жилинская, Ю.С.Кабиров. Англо русский словарь по электротехнике и электроэнергетике, Москва, 1999 г.] Тематики электротехника, основные понятия EN pantograph collector …   Справочник технического переводчика

• Overhead lines — This article is about the transmission of electrical power to road and rail vehicles. For transmission of bulk electrical power to general consumers, see Electric power transmission. For powerlines mounted on pylons, see overhead power line.… …   Wikipedia

• Third rail — For other uses, see Third rail (disambiguation). Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro station near Washington, D.C., electrified at 750 volts. The third rail is at the top of the image, with a white canopy above it. The two lower rails… …   Wikipedia

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• Electric locomotive — Electric Trains redirects here. For the 1995 Squeeze single, see Electric Trains (song). An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from an external source. Sources include overhead lines, third rail or an on board electricity… …   Wikipedia