LOCOMOTIVE Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B61C5/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: load-bearing main frame (1) rests on two mounted axles with axial reduction gearboxes and journal box assemblies. Engineman cabin, power equipment, auxiliary equipment, air compressor and refrigerator are mounted at frame (1). Additionally, said frame (1) comprises internal central girder (16) connected by crosswise girder (17) with lateral lengthwise girders (18). Power equipment is arranged under frame (1) with power module, control equipment, refrigerator, exhaust and air systems while locomotive survival systems are arranged at end parts under said frame (1). Power equipment consists of engine (3) connected with hydromechanical transmission (4) and set of cardan shafts transmitting the torque via reversing box (6) and distributing reduction gear (8) to mounted axle reduction gearboxes. Locomotive survival system consists of pneumatic system, ACS, electrical equipment, control and diagnostics system.

EFFECT: simplified design, enhanced performances, higher reliability.

8 cl, 3 dwg