CAR-PLATFORM Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B61D3/08 B61F1/02 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: car-platform for large capacity containers includes running gear (2), automatic coupling and braking (3) equipment, frame (1) with fitting stops. The frame consists of interconnected two end and one medium parts. The frame every end part contains transverse beams, i.e. a swivel and an end face beam, and lengthwise beams, i.e. a shortened support beam and two side flange beams extending above the latter, the end faces of the extending beam free ends accommodating flat plugs rigidly attached thereto. Two cross bars abut upon the said shortened support beam to connect the latter with the side beam plugs. Cross links attached to cross bar lower and upper shoulders abut upon the plugs. The frame medium part incorporates two side beams rigidly coupled by transverse beams. Every side beam represents a box girder with lengthwise holes furnished in vertical walls.

EFFECT: higher performances and reliability in operation.

7 cl, 8 dwg