Device to replace wheel sets in rail vehicles - consists of long frame with movable carriage, which carries lifting device for wheel set

摘要

The device has a chassis/support frame on a lifting appliance, which moves along a level below a raised track, for lifting the wheel set. The frame (6) is long and flat, and is moved crosswise under the track (4). It accommodates a carriage (3) etc, which carries the lifting appliance (7). The carriage with lowered lifting appliance, is accommodated within the height of the frame. The frame has two long parallel fixed hollow profiles, the length of which is a multiple of the frame width. The carriage has side wheels on the profiles. ADVANTAGE - Low constructional height but good lifting height, economical use.