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Adjustable brake beam

US9789890B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 27, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61H13/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable brake system for a railroad truck wheel frame. The system includes an elongated body secured to a railroad truck and rotatably secured to a plurality of wheels, the elongated body having a brake side pocket positioned near a wheel of the plurality of wheels; a compression bar and an extension bar extending from a first side of the elongated body to a second side of the elongated body; a strut positioned between the compression bar and the extension bar; a brake head rigidly secured to the compression bar; a protrusion extending from the brake head and configured to engage within the brake side pocket; and a cam rotatably attached to the compression bar and configured to engage within the brake side pocket.

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