| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a model train car or engine wheel cleaning device. <P>SOLUTION: A model train car or engine wheel cleaning device includes a cradle 14 having a base plate and side walls. Cleaning strips 22a and 22b are mounted on the side walls 18a and a spring loaded core 24 is located there between. The core is moveable between a neutral position and a compressed position. Conductive strips are positioned on top of the core. Electrical contacts are electrically connected to the conductive strips. During use, the core is in the compressed position and the rail contact surfaces of the wheels contact the cleaning strips. When cleaning a model train engine with motorized wheels, the wheel rims are in contact with the conductive strips and an electric current is supplied to the electrical contacts, causing the wheels to turn and be cleaned. When cleaning a model train car with free-spinning wheels, the car is manually moved back and forth, causing the wheels to turn and be cleaned. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
