Pantograph
part · 1880 · Electric age
A linkage that collects current from the overhead wire.
Principles and materials it uses
- Lever — uses. A hinged linkage presses the shoe against the wire.
- Steel — is made of. The frame is steel.
- Copper — is made of. The shoe is copper or carbon.
Where it is used
- Electric locomotive — is part of. Current is collected by a pantograph.
- Tram — is part of. A current collector.
- High-speed train — is part of. A current collector.