Railway rolling stock – Trucks – Supplemental wheel
Patent
1995-07-24
1996-12-24
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Railway rolling stock
Trucks
Supplemental wheel
B61F 100
Patent
active
055865070
ABSTRACT:
A guide wheel apparatus and vehicle typically used in railroad applications, using the apparatus has a double overcenter linkage arrangement to secure rail wheels in both road and rail positions for respectively traveling on roads and rails. An electric motor is coupled to the linkage by way of a planetary gear train.
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Madison Harry
Tilley Jeffrey L.
Bartz C. T.
Feeney William L.
Harsco Corporation
Oberleitner Robert J.
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