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Lubricating apparatus for reducing squeal noise of a railroad car wheel when passing through a car retarder

US4088078A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1976
Grant dateMay 9, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 4, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61K7/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus disposed in parallel relation to rails of a railway track section ahead or in advance of a railroad car retarder for applying a solid type lubricant to those areas of the car wheels frictionally contacted by the retarder and thereby suppressing excessive noise or squealing during retarding action.

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