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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2000
Thomas Kohlenberg, Soest, DE;
Uwe Schulte, Wetter, DE;
Atecs Mannesmann AG, Düsseldorf, DE;
Abstract
A device for aiding a movement a current collector trolley in and out of an elongate plastic profile of a sliding contact line accommodating current conductor rails, includes a funnel, and a sleeve embracing the elongate plastic profile in a form-fitting manner and intended to secure a rear end of the funnel to one end of the sliding contact line. The sleeve is freely movable along the elongate plastic profile before securement of the funnel and laps over the end of the elongate plastic profile when the funnel is secured in place, whereby the rear end of the funnel has a contour complementing an inner contour of the elongate plastic profile and received in form-fitting engagement in the elongate plastic profile.