Device for regulating the position of a tandem axle

DRIVE May 26, 2004
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The equalization system (10) is applied to the central pivot (16) of the bogie. There is a central drive shaft (12) with gear teeth engaging at least one planet gear (32) rolling round inside a ring gear (76) bolted (82) to the housing (18). The planet gear shafts (30) are fastened to an axle housing (14). The central drive shaft is surrounded by a cylinder (24) with vertical dividers defining the spaces (44) in which the vanes for turning the bogie operate.

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