Multi-sectional rail vehicle for short distance traffic

Details Multi-sectional rail vehicle for short distance traffic Multi-sectional rail vehicle for short distance traffic

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Patent

CA 1299920

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The invention concerns a multi-sectional rail vehicle for short-distance traffic. In a vehicle of this type it is desirable to have the entry-ways only slightly above the street level, and to be able to walk through the whole vehicle without climbing steps. For this purpose there is provided, in accordance with the invention, a continuous centre aisle on one level, which is put at the same level as the entry-ways. In order to accommodate the power bogies, the driving of the wheel sets is done via universal-joint drive shafts and step-down gearing systems. In this manner the driving motors can be affixed laterally underneath the rail carriages, beyond the swivelling range of the power bogie. Where space permits, vertical motors can also be installed in one of the corners of the rail carriage, which similarly drive the wheel sets via universal-joint drive shafts and step-down gearing systems. Also advantageous is a design where two driving motors are located diagonally to the fulcrum point of the power bogie, their drive shafts being affixed parallel to the wheel sets, whereby the torque power is transmitted via universal-joint drive shafts. The cross-bars of the power bogies are cranked so that they can carry the centre aisle. By having the entry-ways and the continuous centre aisle on the same level, the movement of passengers is speeded up, stopping times are reduced, and costly railway platforms at floor level become superfluous.

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