摘要 |
A bogie 10 is driven by a drive system. The bogie comprises a chassis 12, within which the drive system is mounted. The drive system comprises a flywheel, drive means to transmit power from the flywheel to one or more wheels 18 and a prime mover 24 operable to rotate the flywheel, which is typically located in a housing 26. The bogie 10 is typically for railway use. The drive means may comprise a reduction gearbox 30, bevel gearboxes 28, 54, 56, hydrostatic converters 40, 46, 48 and output shafts coupled to axles 14,16. The prime mover 24 may be an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. |