A TRUCK WITH INDEPENDENT WHEELS

CARRELLO A RUOTE INDIPENDENTI

In the framework of the Final Transport Plan, the Fiat Research Centre proposed the study and implementation on a trial basis of a body-shell and trucks with independent wheels. In the report, the Research Officer illustrates the design philosophy of the truck with independent wheels, self-steering in curves with a high flexibility single-suspension working in accordance with the three main axes of inertia.

• Corporate Authors:

  Collegio Ingegneri Ferroviari Italiani

  Via Giolitti 34
  Rome,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • PANAGIN, R
• Publication Date: 1982-10

Language

• Italian

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 651-664
• Serial:
  • INGEGNERIA FERROVIARIA
  • Issue Number: 10

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Car trucks (Railroads); Passenger cars; Steering; Suspension systems; Technology; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Independently rotating wheels
• Geographic Terms: Italy
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00380234
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 1983 12:00AM