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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2016
Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, JP;
Takehiro Nishimura, Kobe, JP;
Yoshi Sato, Sanda, JP;
Yukitaka Taga, Kobe, JP;
Yousuke Tsumura, Kobe, JP;
Keiichiro Kamura, Kobe, JP;
Fumikazu Kounoike, Kakogawa, JP;
Koichi Murata, Kobe, JP;
Francois Olivier Uchida, Kobe, JP;
Yuta Yoshimatsu, Kobe, JP;
KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Kobe, JP;
Abstract
A railcar steering bogie includes: a bogie frame supporting a bolster such that the bolster is swingable relative to the bogie frame about a vertical axis; two wheelsets each including an axle and a pair of wheels; and a steering mechanism configured to steer at least one of the two wheelsets in accordance with the swinging of the bolster relative to the bogie frame. The steering mechanism includes: a steering lever configured to turn relative to the bogie frame about a fulcrum axis; a coupling link coupling the bolster and the steering lever and configured to operate in conjunction with the swinging of the bolster relative to the bogie frame; and a steering link coupled to the steering lever and configured to steer the wheelset in conjunction with the turning of the steering lever. The steering link is coupled to the steering lever by a pin member.