A method for installing a locking wedge and carrier plate assembly
CA 2238546 C · Owner: Westinghouse Air Brake Company · Inventors: Daugherty, David W. Jr.; Natschke, Scott; Ring, Michael E.
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A method of preassembling a slackless type drawbar assembly prior to installation into an end portion of a center sill member secured to a railway freight car. The method comprising the steps of providing a carrier plate member having a means for securing such carrier plate member to a flange portion of such center sill member. Securing a pair of radially opposed and axially aligned shaft support members to a top surface of the carrier plate member. Positioning a drawbar assembly on top of the shaft support members and securing in place. Positioning at least one crushable wedge support member on the top surface of such carrier plate member adjacent the shaft support members. Setting a pair …
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- Filed May 26, 1998 and granted July 30, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 26, 2018.
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