Railroad coupler mount
US4691563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L15/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved railroad coupler mount is provided for securely mounting railroad signalling and monitoring equipment (10) on the coupler of the last railroad car of a train. The railroad coupler mount includes a banana shape member (30) which extends through a pair of relief holes (22) in the knuckle (12) of the railroad car coupler. The railroad coupler mount has a tightening means (28) for partially withdrawing the banana shaped member and tightly pressing a support leg (20) against the side wall of the coupler to provide a secure mount which is free of rotation problems. The railroad coupler mount is secured with a locking device (26) which serves the dual function of resisting the total withdrawal of the banana shaped member when the railroad coupler mount is tightened as well as preventing the unauthorized removal of the signalling and monitoring equipment. The railroad coupler mount is attached in a position which avoids damage to the signalling and monitoring equipment due to accidental coupling.
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