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Two piece draft gear housing having an integral yoke

US8070002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

WABTEC HOLDING CORP. · US

Inventors

David J. Meyer · Fort Lauderdale, US
Howard Sommerfeld · Oak Forest, US
Michael E. Ring · Saint John, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2009
Grant date	Dec 6, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 31, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61G9/22
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A housing for a railway car draft gear assembly for cushioning buff and draft shocks includes a rear portion engageable with the rear stops of such railway car and a front portion configured for attachment to a coupler arm. Opposed ends of the front and rear portions are provided with complimentary flanges for removable attachment of the front portion to the rear portion with threaded fasteners.

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