Railway propulsion system suspension
US4398468A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1980 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61C9/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propulsion system suspension is provided for a railway truck of the type which includes a pair of wheels associated with the propulsion system which are secured to the ends of an axle which is mounted to extend transversely between the ends of first and second side frames of the truck. The propulsion system suspension includes a gear box having an output end supported by the axle extending therethrough and an input end which is resiliently supported by a strut from the first side frame. A motor has a rear end which is resiliently secured to the second side frame as the motor extends transversely toward the first side frame. A universal coupling device is provided between the input end of the gear box and a front end of the motor.
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