Segmented elastic elements with symmetrical faces distribute loads to reduce wear on railway wheels while maintaining reliable vibration damping.
A solid rail wheel uses arched walls and openings to form a cavity that reduces weight while maintaining stiffness.
Parallel absorber plates feature offset slits covered by adjacent slot-free sections to create a layered damping structure.
Segmented protruding portions occlude between fins to reduce aerodynamic noise while preventing plate warpage from uneven rigidity.
Phosphate and lubricant layers on rail wheel contact surfaces prevent adhesive wear and seizure during braking operations.