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Sleeper frame for a rail system for rail-mounted vehicles, especially for a ballasted track

US6581848B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 2001
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01B3/38
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a sleeper frame for a track system for railborne vehicles, particularly for a ballasted track, consisting of several cross-ties (1) provided in the direction transverse to the track, and one or several longitudinal supports (2) connected with the cross-ties, wherein one cross-tie (1), respectively, substantially forms the outer delimitation of the sleeper frame in the longitudinal direction, with outer bearings (4) and fixtures (3) for the rails (6) being provided on the outer cross-ties, and with a continuous or quasi-continuous bearing for the rails (6) being provided between the outer rail bearings (4).

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