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  2. Current collector - Wikipedia

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    Typically, electric current connectors have one or more spring-loaded arms that press a collector or contact shoe against the rail or overhead wire. As the vehicle moves, the contact shoe slides along the wire or rail to draw the electricity needed to run the vehicle's motor. The current collector arms are electrically conductive but mounted ...

  3. Trolley pole - Wikipedia

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    A trolley pole is not attached to the overhead wire. The pole sits atop a sprung base on the roof of the vehicle, with springs providing the pressure to keep the trolley wheel or shoe in contact with the wire. If the pole is made of wood, a cable brings the electric current down to the vehicle. A metal pole may use such a cable, or may itself ...

  4. Pantograph (transport) - Wikipedia

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    The electric transmission system for modern electric rail systems consists of an upper, weight-carrying wire (known as a catenary) from which is suspended a contact wire. The pantograph is spring-loaded and pushes a contact shoe up against the underside of the contact wire to draw the current needed to run the train.

  5. BBB Reveals America's Most Complained-About Businesses - AOL

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    Complaints lodged with the BBB fell about 7%, to 927,000. In practical terms, those numbers suggest that more Americans are being smart about their shopping, looking into businesses' reputations ...

  6. Overhead line - Wikipedia

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    The catenary wire typically comprises messenger wire (also called catenary wire) and a contact wire where it meets the pantograph. The messenger wire is terminated at the portal, while the contact wire runs into the overhead conductor rail profile at the transition end section before it is terminated at the portal.

  7. IEC 60309 - Wikipedia

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    The standard includes preferred current ratings and wire gauges for both International (deemed Series I) and North American (deemed Series II) applications. Series I preferred current ratings (in amps) are: 16, 32, 63, 125, 250, 400, 630 and 800, with wire gauges specified as mm 2 .

  8. How to spot debt collection scams: 8 signs to watch out for

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    Debt collectors are only permitted to contact you at your residence or workplace between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. in your local time unless you’ve directed otherwise. Receiving calls outside these ...

  9. Contact resistance - Wikipedia

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    Contact resistance values are typically small (in the microohm to milliohm range). Contact resistance can cause significant voltage drops and heating in circuits with high current. Because contact resistance adds to the intrinsic resistance of the conductors, it can cause significant measurement errors when exact resistance values are needed.