Braking system for a railway car
US9540020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61H15/0007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention includes a braking system for a railway car generally including a brake cylinder having a cylinder rod. The cylinder rod is in mechanical communication with a lever transfer assembly and is configured to articulate said lever transfer assembly. The lever transfer assembly may be rotatably connected to a first brake assembly and connected to a rear brake assembly through respective connection rods. Actuating the lever transfer assembly with the cylinder rod generates a divergent braking force between the first and second brake assemblies for slowing and/or stopping the railway car.
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