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Bogie for guide rail type vehicle

US8356559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2009
Grant dateJan 22, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61B10/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a bogie for a guide rail type vehicle running on a predetermined guideway. The bogie of the present invention includes an axle in which steerable running wheels are mounted, a guide frame arranged under the axle, a pair of first guide wheels provided rotatably in a vehicle body end-side part of the guide frame, a pair of second guide wheels provided rotatably in a vehicle body center-side part of the guide frame, a pair of tie rod arms that is attached to the axle and are formed so as to extend from the axle to the vehicle body center-side, and a pair of tie rods each connecting the guide frame to each of the pair of tie rod arms.

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