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Freight car yoke molding apparatus and method

US8627875B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2009
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C9/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention teaches an improved apparatus and method to make metal alloy castings, such as freight car yokes. One embodiment of the invention comprises a core mold assembly unit, wherein the mold unit is filled with molten metal. The core mold assembly units may be further formed of the same material, such as phenolic urethane impregnated sand, which is used to accurately replicate the desired shape of a final desired product.

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