B61H7/08

System and method for guidance control on a wheeled bogie

A system and method for guidance control on a wheeled bogie is disclosed herein. An electromagnetic engine may be coupled to the wheeled bogie such that the electromagnetic engine may generate magnetically attractive forces between the electromagnetic engine and the rail. The generated force may be used to increase traction for braking and climbing operations. Further, the generated force may be used to counteract hunting oscillation. Still further, the generated force may be used to counteract lift generated by the wheeled bogie operating in a turn with cant.

System and method for guidance control on a wheeled bogie

A system and method for guidance control on a wheeled bogie is disclosed herein. An electromagnetic engine may be coupled to the wheeled bogie such that the electromagnetic engine may generate magnetically attractive forces between the electromagnetic engine and the rail. The generated force may be used to increase traction for braking and climbing operations. Further, the generated force may be used to counteract hunting oscillation. Still further, the generated force may be used to counteract lift generated by the wheeled bogie operating in a turn with cant.

Trolley mid-brake

Disclosed is trolley brake and an assembly including a trolley brake. In some embodiments, the assembly may include a channel member, and a trolley body having a first portion positioned within an interior of the channel member and a second portion extending from the channel member. The assembly may further include a locking device coupled to the trolley body, the locking device including a main body coupled to the second portion of the trolley body, a bar extending through the main body, wherein the bar is rotatable about a central axis, and a stopper coupled to a first end of the bar, wherein the stopper comprises a magnetic material. In a first position of the bar and the stopper, the stopper is in direct physical contact with the channel member, and in a second position of the bar and the stopper, a gap is present between the stopper and the channel member.