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Anti-rotation member for railcar brake beam

US5456337A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1995
Grant dateOct 10, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61H13/38
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-rotation extension for a railcar braking system. The extension is connected to a brake beam and rides in a frame located guide channel. The channel is preferably oriented offset from the center axis of rotation of the roller wheels. The extension preferably includes flattened portions to prevent rotation of the beam as the brakes are applied.

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