Invention entitled ‘Rail rear running gear’ (Pat.228630/P.409867)
Description:
The object of the invention is a rail rear running gear, which is intended for use in a system of transporting road trailers on rail bogies in combined rail-road traffic. The object of the invention is a rail rear running gear, which is intended for use in a system of transporting road trailers on rail bogies in combined rail-road traffic. The essence of the design of the rail rear running gear, which according to the invention includes a rail rear running gear carrying frame supported by a second-stage springing on at least one rail bogie, a pull-and-bump device, brake system components and a parking brake drive, the carrying frame of the rail rear running gear is a combination of a center beam together with side shelves, with overrun shelves in the front of the side shelves, and overrun stops in the rear of the side shelves. The front support beam and rear support beam are attached to the ends of the carrying frame, with bumpers on the sides of the rear support beam.
The center rail bogie and the rear rail bogie are connected to the carrying frame by guide rods.
Benefits:
- A solution for bimodal transportation,
- A design that allows for more efficient loading and unloading of trailers.
Status of legal protection:
The technology consists of patent Pat.228630 granted by the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, in force from 20 October 2014.
Property rights to the invention are vested 100% in the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology.
Contact person:
Jarosław Czerwiński
Lider obszaru ds. systemów hamulcowychGrupa Badawcza Konstrukcji / Sekcja Rozwoju Pojazdów Szynowych
Tel.: +48 603 508 866