Method and apparatus for transferring mechanical energy...

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2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railways

Car-carried propulsion system

Electric

Reexamination Certificate

active

06854398

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for transferring mechanical energy onboard of a train of carriages of a sorting machine includes a friction wheel fitted onto a carriage. The wheel is rotated by friction caused by the engagement of the wheel against a track on which the carriage travels, and is connected to an electric generator disposed on the carriage. Rotation of the wheel is transmitted to the generator to rotate the generator and produce electricity for operating a belt(s) disposed on the carriage. The force with which the wheel is pressed against the track is automatically changed in response to changes in power requirements of the generator.

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