Patent · US Expired

LCTS chassis configuration with articulated chassis sections between vehicles

US5081933A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 1990
Grant dateJan 21, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F5/44
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A chassis for an articulated vehicle comprises a pair of chassis portions pivotally connected to a central longitudinal beam. The beam is supported by inboard wheelsets and the chassis portions are supported by outboard wheelsets. Each portion is hinged intermediate its ends to permit elevation of one end relative the other. A body is supported on the wheelsets.

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