Patent ID: 8661988
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: B61F

Abstract:
1. A railway truck, comprising: a first axle having a first end and an opposing second end; a second axle having a first end and an opposing second end; a plurality of wheels connected to each of the first and second axles; a first bearing assembly positioned at the first end of the first axle; a second bearing assembly positioned at the first end of the second axle; an equalizer having a first end vertically supported by the first bearing assembly and a second end vertically supported by the second bearing assembly; at least one pin connecting the equalizer to the first and second bearing assemblies and configured to transfer tractive forces between the plurality of wheels and the equalizer; a first wear pad removably positioned between the first end of the equalizer and the first bearing assembly; and a second wear pad removably positioned between the second end of the equalizer and the second bearing assembly.