RAILWAY VEHICLE SUSPENSION

摘要

The arrangement has a frame 23 resting on an axlebox 10 through pads 27 formed of alternate layers of rubber and metal. Integral with the axlebox 10 is a stirrup 20 which pivots on a body 21 about a pin 34. In some embodiments the pin 34 is not required and the stirrup 20 and the body 21 are one with a pivot point at the centre of rotation of the pads 27. The stirrups 20 on the same side are connected by Watt's linkage with links 25 and a cross arm 36 pivoted to the frame 23. Other types of Watt's linkages are also disclosed. Diagonally opposed stirrups 20 are connected by coupling members 24.