Railway bogies
US7908974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61F5/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to bogies for railway rolling stock. In particular it relates to suspension arrangements for such bogies wherein the frame is mounted on a spring suspension arrangement. In one embodiment the spring suspension arrangement comprises two groups of springs on either side of a wheel axle (11), each group comprising an inner spring (14) and two outer fore and aft springs (15, 16). In another arrangement there are two lower springs (14) on either side of a wheel axle (11) and at least one upper spring (21) above the axle. The arrangements described provide better lateral and longitudinal stiffness and shear characteristics which, reduce hunting and wheel wear. They also enable the axles to accommodate increased loads.
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