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| 序号 | 专利名 | 申请号 | 申请日 | 公开（公告）号 | 公开（公告）日 | 发明人 |
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| 161 | Tool setting apparatus for use in reconditioning of articulated connector | US11085417 | 2005-03-21 | US07171758B2 | 2007-02-06 | Richard A. Brueckert; William A. Guess; Donald F. Kroesch |
| An apparatus is disclosed for measuring the extension of a cutting tool from a boring bar used to semi-automatically recondition an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car. The apparatus is a generally c-shaped base member with generally parallel ends. At least one of the ends preferably has a plurality of stepped shoulders on an inner portion of that end. The shoulders vary in dimension but are preferably configured to bear against a cutting tool used during reconditioning of the connector. | ||||||
| 162 | Electric heater for the coupling head of a central buffer coupling | US10242384 | 2002-09-12 | US07038169B2 | 2006-05-02 | Goetz Dittmar; Dirk Behrens |
| The invention relates to a heater for an electric central buffer coupling in which at least one heating element (3) is placed in a recess of the coupling head (1) and is covered toward the outside. To improve the transfer of heat from the heating element (3) into the coupling head (1) and to reduce the expense of assembling and dismantling the heating element (3), the recess is precision fitted to the diameter of the heating element (3) and the recess is constructed in such a way that after completion of the recess the heating element (3), including its seal to the front side, can be introduced into the recess and is to be removably affixed to the coupling head (1). | ||||||
| 163 | Method of confirming dimensions during reconditioning of articualted connector | US11085443 | 2005-03-21 | US20050160583A1 | 2005-07-28 | Richard Brueckert; Willliam Guess |
| A method for confirming the dimensions of an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured by use of a gauge secured to a reference point on portions of the connector. Another portion of the gauge is aligned with a non-reference point to determine if the dimensions fall within industry standards. | ||||||
| 164 | Semi-automatic method of reconditioning an articulated connector | US11085441 | 2005-03-21 | US20050160582A1 | 2005-07-28 | Richard Brueckert; William Guess; Donald Kroesch |
| A semi-automatic method for reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The female connector is mounted to a fixture and subsequently appropriately aligned. Weld metal is automatically applied to the worn portion of the female connector while attached to the aligned fixture. The excess weld metal is then automatically machined away so that the connector falls within the required dimensions. A measurement of the weld area can again be taken to ensure that the specified dimensions have been achieved. | ||||||
| 165 | Tool setting apparatus for use in reconditioning of articulated connector | US11085417 | 2005-03-21 | US20050160580A1 | 2005-07-28 | Richard Brueckert; William Guess; Donald Kroesch |
| A method for reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurements are taken relative to a reference portion of the connector. Weld metal is then applied to the worn portion of the connector. The excess weld metal is manually or automatically machined away so that the connector falls within the required dimensions. A measurement of the weld area is again taken to ensure that the specified dimensions have been achieved. Apparatuses for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning the connectors are also disclosed. | ||||||
| 166 | Drop-in bore gauge apparatus for female articulated connector | US11085367 | 2005-03-21 | US20050160578A1 | 2005-07-28 | Richard Brueckert; William Guess |
| An apparatus for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning of articulated connectors is disclosed. The apparatus is a drop-in bore gauge with a handle, a flange and at least one elongated fin for insertion into the bore of the female castings. Once inserted, dimensions can be determined by placement of the gauge at a reference point and observing the location of an elongated fin measuring edge relative to the bore. | ||||||
| 167 | Trainline support bracket | US09997798 | 2001-11-30 | US06568649B1 | 2003-05-27 | Eugene W. Schmitt |
| A trainline support bracket and a fastener for mounting the bracket to a rail car coupler assembly which includes spaced, downwardly extending mounting extensions having aligned bores therein, with the bracket including a pair of upwardly extending arms, spaced apart a distance to be positioned directly outside of the mounting extension. The openings in each of the upwardly extending arms are aligned with bores in the extensions. A headed bolt extends through the aligned bores and openings to attach the bracket to the coupler assembly. A nut is threaded on the bolt. The specific improvement of the present invention is a retainer which is attached to the bolt and bracket and prevents removal of the bolt from the aligned openings and bores even if the nut is removed from the bolt. | ||||||
| 168 | Articulated connector reconditioning process and apparatuses | US10170892 | 2002-06-13 | US20030037422A1 | 2003-02-27 | Richard A. Brueckert; William A. Guess; Donald F. Kroesch |
| A method for reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurements are taken relative to a reference portion of the connector. Weld metal is then applied to the worn portion of the connector. The excess weld metal is manually or automatically machined away so that the connector falls within the required dimensions. A measurement of the weld area is again taken to ensure that the specified dimensions have been achieved. Apparatuses for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning the connectors are also disclosed. | ||||||
| 169 | End of train coupler mounting device | US10185615 | 2002-06-28 | US20020162928A1 | 2002-11-07 | Mark E. Kane; James F. Shockley; James F. Brady |
| A mount base has two movable arms with jaws mounted thereon for engaging the coupler head surface adjacent and interior of the relief or core holes formed in the head. The arms are operated upwardly and downwardly via a pair of scissor links that are opened and closed by way of a threaded rod mounted between the mount base and a link carrier that moves forwardly to open the jaws for engaging the holes and rearwardly to close the jaws for disengaging from the coupler head. The device is designed to engage either of two pairs of the vertically disposed spaced holes. The mount base is adapted to carry signaling and monitoring equipment that is required on the last car of a railroad train. | ||||||
| 170 | Rail car coupler | US09259188 | 1999-02-26 | US06206215B1 | 2001-03-27 | Shalong Maa |
| Disclosed herein is improvement of the standard Type-E or Type-F coupler, which is compatible with the existing standard couplers, for providing automatic uncoupling features. The improved coupler includes a coupler head of the type having standard coupling knuckle, guard arm, and an standard interior knuckle-control structure within a lock-receiving chamber. Said interior knuckle-control structure includes the standard components such as a knuckle-lock attached to a lock-lift assembly, a knuckle thrower and other standard components. In order to provide the coupler with automatic uncoupling feature, an electric actuator, such as a motor or a solenoid, is installed within a chamber provided behind said guard arm. Said actuator controls the movement of the lock-lift assembly via a leverage system provided so that the coupler lock can be lifted to the lock-set position by said actuator. The actuator is connected to and controlled by the serialization and operation-control system of the train. | ||||||
| 171 | Yoke casting for a drawbar assembly | US148379 | 1993-11-08 | US5415304A | 1995-05-16 | Douglas M. Hanes; Jeffrey D. Wurzer; Peter S. Mautino |
| An integral single piece yoke casting for connecting one end of a railway car. Such single piece yoke casting includes a first side wall portion having a front face portion which engages at least a portion of a rear face of a front stop member secured within a longitudinal opening of a center sill member. A second side wall portion having a front face portion engages at least a portion of a rear face of another front stop member secured within such longitudinal opening of such center sill member. A horizontally disposed top wall portion, having a third predetermined length and a horizontally disposed bottom wall portion, having a fourth predetermined length, in conjunction with the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion form a generally rectangular yoke casting. A first vertically disposed aperture, having a first predetermined diameter, is formed through such top wall portion at a predetermined location and an axially opposed second vertically disposed aperture, having a second predetermined diameter, is formed through such bottom wall portion at a predetermined location. | ||||||
| 172 | Temporary drawbar replacement strap and method | US931361 | 1992-08-18 | US5279432A | 1994-01-18 | Brian Pryor |
| A draw bar replacement strap and method for temporarily coupling and moving a disabled railroad car without actuating the drawbar. The strap comprises an elongated, multi-section, multi-ply body extending between a terminal two ply eye through which the strap may be looped and a remote tail. The strap is integrally formed from an elongated, single ply that is appropriately looped and folded. A ratchet system is attached to the strap for tightening. An auxiliary pad is provided for preventing abrasion of the strap when deployed, and for restraining the strap when stored. A multiple ply section forms the eye and extends from the eye to an end journalled to the ratchet. An elongated, double ply body section extends between the ratchet journal and the tail. Through the multi-ply multi-segment structure the tow strength of the cable is vastly improved. In the method the strap is coupled around the towing drawbar, and the tail and ratchet are drawn through the eye. The tail is wrapped over the wear pad and around a drawbar of the disabled car, passing through the slot in the ratchet take up spool until the multi-ply body portion of the strap contacts the take up spool. Optionally the strap may be looped about a captivated ring. | ||||||
| 173 | Clamp for railroad car coupler | US593778 | 1984-03-27 | US5131269A | 1992-07-21 | Robert H. Blosnick; James M. Toms |
| A clamping arrangement for securing end-of-train sensing and monitoring equipment to a railway car coupler and including a plurality of movable gripping arms. A rotatable elongated threaded screw cooperatively associated with the movable gripping arms. The movable gripping arms include insertable portions which fit into core holes formed on the side of the car coupler and which securely grip the sides of the core holes when the gripping arms are closed by the threaded screw. | ||||||
| 174 | Railway freight car combination coupler knuckle hanger and knuckle pin holder | US508121 | 1990-05-11 | US5050751A | 1991-09-24 | Jimmie R. Thrift; Nass Hendley |
| A combination knuckle hanger and knuckle pin holder tool for holding the knuckle and knuckle pin of a railway coupler, in which the knuckle and knuckle pin may be held in position from the coupler during internal repairs. The tool has a fork shaped base portion which is adapted to be inserted into the casting holes of a railway coupler in order to releasably secure the tool to the coupler. A holder cup is rigidly attached to the curved portion of the fork for holding the knuckle pin during the repairs, and an angled knuckle hanging peg is also attached to the curved portion of the fork for hanging the knuckle during repairs, thereby allowing the knuckle and knuckle pin to be conveniently stored on the coupler during the repair of the internal coupler parts. | ||||||
| 175 | Coupler mount assembly | US530724 | 1983-09-09 | US4520662A | 1985-06-04 | Hartmut Schmid |
| A coupler mount assembly 14 includes an open-side box to which may be secured a housing 10 of an item of electronics or other equipment. A first jaw member including upper and lower, parallel hooks 54A, 54B and a second jaw member including upper and lower, parallel hooks 58A, 58B are supported by the open-sided box for relative translative movement. To install the coupler mount assembly on the coupler 12 of a railway vehicle, the hooks of the first jaw member are inserted through respective relief holes 84A, 84B in coupler side wall 12A and the hooks of the second jaw member are inserted through respective relief holes 86A, 86B in the coupler side wall. The first and second jaw members are then drawn toward each other by rotation of a rod (through a handle 66) passing through and effectively bearing on the first jaw member and threadedly received in the second jaw member, until the hooks thereof clamp an intermediate portion of the coupler side wall between the relief hole pairs. The open-sided box has flanges 88 and 90, with flange 88 having spaced-apart projections 88A and 88B engaging the coupler side wall adjacent the coupler tip and with flange 90 having projection 90A engaging the coupler side wall at the intermediate portion thereof, to prevent transverse rocking of the coupler mount assembly and to achieve a desired vertical orientation of the housing. | ||||||
| 176 | Railway vehicle wear member | US64229 | 1979-08-06 | US4249665A | 1981-02-10 | Donald L. Kleykamp |
| A wear member for use between a pair of relatively movable components of a railway vehicle is provided where the wear member comprises a metal support adapted to be supported on one of the pair of components and a liner attached to the metal support wherein the liner is made of a polymeric matrix material which is reinforced by a metal structure having openings therein and such metal structure is disposed substantially centrally between opposed surfaces of the polymeric material and the opposed surfaces include a smooth antifriction wear surface engageable by the other of the pair of relatively moveable components; and, the liner is attached in position by metal members extending between the metal structure and the metal support through polymeric material disposed therebetween with a plurality of welds welding the metal members in position between the metal structure and the metal support. | ||||||
| 177 | Coupler shank hard facing | US743948 | 1976-11-22 | US4081082A | 1978-03-28 | Charles L. Scherrer; Don L. Baughman |
| A hard-facing deposit of weld metal in the form of parallel, spaced-apart tracks extends along the external bottom wall of a railroad coupler shank for engagement with the working face surface of a coupler carrier. The tracks of weld metal are arranged longitudinally within the shank area located, in part, between the horn line and connector opening in the coupler shank. The weld metal is usually 1/4-inch or less in thickness, 1-inch wide with a 1-inch space between the track deposits of weld metal. | ||||||
| 178 | Draft gear handling carriage | US50030274 | 1974-08-26 | US3889604A | 1975-06-17 | LOLLIS GLENDON R; LUCKE LEROY C |
| The disclosure concerns a self-propelled, on-rail, in-pit carriage for use in installing and removing the draft gears of railway locomotives and cars. The carriage is driven by an electric motor and incorporates an hydraulically operated scissors lift, a jack pad which is guided on the table of the scissors lift for limited sliding movement in a horizontal plane, and a manually operated jack which is carried by the pad and which raises and lowers a draft car-supporting platform. Electrical power for propulsion and coarse lifting is supplied to the carriage through a single cable.
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| 179 | Rotary dump coupler with shank wear plate | US3589529D | 1969-12-11 | US3589529A | 1971-06-29 | ALTHERR RUSSELL G |
| An improved rotary dump coupler with a novel wear plate for the bottom surface of a coupler shank. The wear plate is positioned in a recess formed in the bottom surface of the coupler shank and is rigidly fastened thereto so as to be seated in the recess to equally distribute the coupler weight and to prevent buckling of the wear plate which can result in fracture of the fasteners. The coupler shank side surfaces have formed on the lower portion thereof a radius that terminates substantially tangent to the wearing surface of the wear plate to insure a smooth nongouging operation of the coupler during rotation.
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| 180 | Coupling pin retaining device | US70453633 | 1933-12-29 | US1994707A | 1935-03-19 | HODGES GEORGE H |
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