The invention relates to a funicular particularly intended for transporting heavy loads between an upper station (10) and a lower station (12), comprising a railway track (14) connecting the upper station (10) to the lower station (12), and a vehicle (16) travelling on the track (14) and towed by at least one towing cable (30). The vehicle comprises a chassis (50) defining a median longitudinal vertical plane, which rests on at least one first running gear with levers, comprising two side lever devices (60) each comprising a secondary lever (62) hinged relative to the chassis (50) and two primary levers, each hinged relative to the secondary lever (62). Each side lever device (60) comprises a plate (64) connected to the chassis (50) via one or more cylinders (66) and to which the secondary lever (62) is hinged.
Railway vehicle and funicular apparatus
18.07.2019
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch