| 摘要 |
<p>A model train car (50) or engine (12) wheel cleaning device (10) includes a cradle (14) having a base plate (16) and side walls (18a, 18b). Cleaning strips (22a, 22b) are mounted on the side walls and a spring loaded core (24) is located there between. The core is moveable between a neutral position and a compressed position. Conductive strips (30a, 30b) are positioned on top of the core. Electrical contacts (38a, 38b, 40a, 40b) are electrically connected to the conductive strips. During use, the core is in the compressed position and rail contact surfaces (54) of the car or engine wheels contact the cleaning strips. When cleaning a model train engine with motorized wheels (55), wheel rims (52) 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 (51), the car is manually moved back and forth, causing the wheels to turn and be cleaned.</p> |
