The Scharfenberg coupler is a commonly used type of fully automatic railway coupling.
Scharfenberg coupler on a DUEWAG GT6-70D/N low floor tram. Note the partially worn off Schaku logo on the right.
Scharfenberg coupler on a NCTD Sprinter Siemens Desiro VT642 DMU at Escondido Transit Center
The Shanghai Metro is among several metro systems that use the Type 35 Scharfenberg coupler
Dellner Couplers AB is a Swedish original equipment manufacturer of train connection systems such as couplers, gangway systems and dampers. The headquarter of the company is in Vika in the Falun Munic
Scharfenberg coupler
…principle is also referred to as latch type design. It is not protected by a patent and is used with fully compatible couplers from manufacturers such as Dellner or Wabtec. The face of the Scharfenberg coupler has a protruding cone and a matching cup. Inside the cone there is a rigid metal hoop connected to a…
A Dellner coupler on a Virgin CrossCountry British Rail Class 221 in October 2005