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Railway coupler core structure for increased strength and fatigue life of resulting knuckle

US8662327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2009
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A finger core for forming the front part of a knuckle for a railcar, said finger core comprising a single opening to form a single rib at the horizontal center line of the resulting knuckle.

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