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Rail vehicle provided with a leveling and associated running method

US10543857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2017
Grant dateJan 28, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F5/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rail vehicle that includes at least one car and at least one bogie that carries the car, the bogie including a chassis and a secondary suspension system between the chassis and the car, wherein the secondary suspension system includes a spring assembly mounted between the chassis and the car, the secondary suspension system including an actuator, provided with a piston extending at least partially between an upper stop secured to the car and a lower stop secured to the chassis, and a supply device of the actuator, and wherein supply device of the actuator is configured to supply the actuator such that the distance between the upper and lower stops is kept constant.

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