Patent ID: 6082766
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B61C,B61F

Abstract:
A bogey comprising:an articulated bogey frame including:a right side beam, a left side beam, a front beam, a rear beam, and a hinge mechanism, the bogey frame being made up of two half-frames, with each of said half-frames being generally L-shaped, wherein one of the ends of each of said right and left side beams is secured to a respective one of said front and rear beams, and said hinge mechanism includes a first hinge disposed between the other end of said right side beam and said front or rear beam, and a second hinge disposed between the other end of said left side beam and said rear or front beam; anda traction motor, a set of gears, a differential, and an axle supported by each of said half-frames.