LOCOMOTIVE GEARED WHEEL UNIT Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B61C9/50 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to railway wheeled vehicles. Proposed geared wheel unit comprises traction motor suspended via axial cap onto wheel pair axle on one side, and on opposite side, secured to locomotive bogie frame via spring suspension and support boss. Traction motor is provided with two thrust bosses spaced apart over its length and jointed by spring suspensions to locomotive bogie frame. Axle cap is arranged at central part of said traction motor that thrusts on wheel pair axle center.

EFFECT: simplified design, higher reliability.

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