BOLSTER AND SPRING POCKETS FOR USE WITH RAIL TRUCK

摘要

A bolster for use with a rail truck assembly comprising a spring receptacl e having a plurality of spring pockets on the bottom of each bolster. The bolster slidingly attached to a side frame at each end. A spring group comprising lo ad springs and control springs, the load springs on each side frame to support and suspend the bolster end and control springs to control bolster end movement. The spring pocket adapted to retain the springs in a predetermined location and position relative to the bolster and side frame. The spring receptacle comprising spring guides intermediate the load springs and control springs to prevent tangling or interference between the springs. An angled surface on each spri ng guide, the angled surface forming a chamfer disposed to urge the spring into the spring pocket during installation and use.