Cab isolation system for a locomotive
AssigneeElectro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
InventorsRobert Thomas Scott, Xiangling Zhang
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AssigneeElectro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
InventorsRobert Thomas Scott, Xiangling Zhang
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Provided is a cab isolation system for a locomotive is provided including a cab having a front and a rear. The cab isolation system further includes a pivot located generally near the rear of the cab and at least one spring generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, dampers may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. In another embodiment, lateral links may further be provided and generally located near the front of the cab. This system may include any of the above elements, alone or in combination, to provide for a cab isolation system for isolating a locomotive cab from engine generated structure borne noise and vibration, while lower frequency track induced motions are not magnified.
A cab isolation system for a locomotive having a cab and an underframe, said cab having a front and a rear, said cab isolation system comprising:
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