Braking systems for railway cars
US9937935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61H15/0028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Braking systems for railway cars are provided. A braking system defines a longitudinal axis, and includes a first brake assembly, a second brake assembly, and an actuator operable to generate a linear force, the actuator disposed proximate the second brake assembly. The braking system further includes a movable rod and a fixed rod extending between the first brake assembly and the second brake assembly. In some embodiments, the braking system further includes a dead lever and a slack adjuster disposed proximate the first brake assembly, the slack adjuster connected to the first brake assembly and the dead lever and operable to adjust a distance along the longitudinal axis between a reference point of the first brake assembly and a pivot point of the dead lever.
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