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Guide assembly for guide rail comprising pair of angled guide wheels

US7228803B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
5References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 8, 2005
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01B25/28
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The flanged type guide wheel (1) or (2) has a peripheral edge (27) which has within its profile a recess (30), for example, a notch, the shape and position of which maintain the surface cover (28) of the guide wheel at a distance from the travel surface (8) or (9) that exists opposite it on the guide rail (4) when there is lateral force on the guide wheel. This invention has applications for guide assemblies for road vehicles used on guide rails.

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