Calculation of dynamics of interaction of high-speed rolling stock current collector of under different conditions

In this paper, based on the developed mathematical 3D model of the interaction between the rolling stock current collector and catenary, the current collection quality was assessed during the operation of high-speed rolling stock at speeds up to 400 km/h, considering the influence of natural and technical factors on it, such as the speed of the rolling stock, the vibrations of the roof of the electric locomotive, the installation height of the current collector above the roof of the electric locomotive, the wear of the current collector plates of the current collector, the temperature of the contact suspension and the environment, the wind across the track, ice. The mathematical model was developed taking into account the actual geometric and mechanical characteristics of the current collector and contact suspension. As a result of the study, recommendations were offered on the permissible limits of the operation of the rolling stock in terms of the quality of the current collection, the ranking of the considered technical and climatic factors according to the degree of influence on the quality of the current collection was made, and the restrictions on the speed of movement under their influence were indicated.