Railway vehicle comprising pivoting end bogies
US8365675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61F3/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railway vehicle including two end bogies is provided. Each end bogie includes a chassis; two front wheels and two rear wheels; for each front wheel and each rear wheel, guide for guiding the wheel in rotation and a primary suspension device of the chassis on the guide. At least the primary suspension devices associated with the front and rear wheels arranged on the same first lateral side of the bogie include two longitudinal connecting rods, each connected by a first connection point to the chassis, and by a second connection point to the corresponding guide, at least one resilient component inserted between the two connecting rods to define at least the vertical stiffness of the primary suspension device, the two connecting rods being offset longitudinally relative to one another. Each end bogie includes pivot connector suitable for connecting the end bogie to the vehicle.
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