Railway car window assemblies and assembly methods
US9840259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D25/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Window assemblies and methods for assembling window assemblies for railway cars are provided. A window assembly includes a first frame portion, which defines a first frame side, a portion of a third frame side, and a portion of a fourth frame side, and which includes a first body which defines a first outer channel. The window assembly further includes a second frame portion which defines a second frame side, a portion of the third frame side, and a portion of the fourth frame side, and which includes a second body which defines a second outer channel. The window assembly further includes a first wear bar at least partially disposed within the first outer channel, and a second wear bar at least partially disposed and resiliently adjustable within the second outer channel. The first frame portion and the second frame portion together define a frame aperture therebetween.
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