18596871. RAIL VEHICLE simplified abstract (HITACHI, LTD.)
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RAIL VEHICLE
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RAIL VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18596871 titled 'RAIL VEHICLE
The patent application describes a rail vehicle with a film body in a side film or ceiling film to reduce weight, increase inner space, and prevent stains and scratches.
- Underframe includes floor portion
- Side structures with windows at both ends
- Side films on inner side of vehicle
- Window opening portion in side films
- Window frame portion to secure window
Potential Applications: - Passenger trains - Freight trains - Light rail vehicles
Problems Solved: - Weight reduction - Increased inner space - Prevention of stains and scratches
Benefits: - Improved efficiency - Enhanced passenger comfort - Reduced maintenance costs
Commercial Applications: - Railway transportation industry - Manufacturing of rail vehicles
Questions about Rail Vehicle with Film Body: 1. How does the film body contribute to weight reduction in the rail vehicle? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in the rail transportation sector?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on lightweight materials for rail vehicles - Research on interior design innovations for passenger comfort and safety.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a rail vehicle that can promote a weight reduction of the rail vehicle by providing a film body in a side film or a ceiling film, can ensure a large vehicle inner space, can prevent the occurrence of stains, scratches, and the like. The rail vehicle includes an underframe including a floor portion, side structures that each have a window and are erected along a longitudinal direction of the side structures at both end portions in a width direction of the underframe, and side films provided along surfaces of the side structures on a vehicle inner side. Each of the side films has a window opening portion at a portion corresponding to the window, and a window frame portion that presses a peripheral edge portion of the window opening portion toward the side structure is provided.
