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Railcar cushioning device with internal spring

US6279765A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 20, 1998
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61G9/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A railcar cushioning device with a gas charged cylinder and a piston contained in the cylinder for cushioning buff and draft impacts. A spring assembly is contained in the cylinder between the piston and an end of the cylinder to locate the piston in a neutral position.

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