Abrégé

A door latching mechanism operably carried on a cargo door. The latching mechanism operates a lock assembly between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. The door latching mechanism includes a base mounted to an exterior side of the door. The door latching mechanism further includes a manually operated handle movable about a first axis, with the handle being operably connected to and moves the lock assembly between conditions. To facilitate one-handed operation of the door latching mechanism, a lock actuator is carried by the handle. The lock actuator and the base define cooperating instrumentalities for releasably securing the handle in a first position, wherein the cooperating instrumentalities engage to inhibit rotation of the handle and thereby the lock assembly toward an unlocked condition. The lock actuator is manually rotatable on the handle, to disengage the cooperating instrumentalities and allow the handle to manually move the lock assembly toward the unlocked condition whereby permitting the door to be positioned to access to the cargo container interior. A method for operating a door latching mechanism is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 13/00 - Dispositifs empêchant l'utilisation de la clé, de la poignée ou des deux
• E05C 9/08 - Aménagement de pênes à action simultanée ou d'autres dispositifs de blocage en des emplacements bien distincts sur le même battant avec une barre rotative pour actionner les moyens d'immobilisation

Produits et services

outlet gates for railway hopper cars

Abrégé

A bar lock assembly including a lock rod having first and second lock rod portions and defines a rotational axis. A second lock rod portion section telescopically extends from the first lock rod portion when the bar lock assembly is in a first condition. The second lock rod portion is substantially retracted within the first lock rod portion when the bar lock assembly is in a second condition. An elongated handle having opposed ends extends from the first lock rod portion. One handle end is pivotally connected to the first lock rod about a fixed axis. Linkage between the handle and the second lock rod portion telescopically moves the second lock rod portion. This lock bar assembly is configured such that an angle of about 45° is established between the handle and a generally horizontal plane when in the first position to enhance ergonomic operation of the bar lock assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 83/10 - Barres rotatives
• E05B 79/10 - Liaisons entre parties mobiles de serrure
• E05B 77/16 - Empêchement du verrouillage avec le pêne en position déclenchée, c.-à-d. lorsque la porte est ouverte
• E05B 85/16 - Poignées pivotant autour d'un axe parallèle au battant le manche de poignée longitudinal pivotant à une extrémité autour d’un axe perpendiculaire à l’axe longitudinal de la poignée
• E05B 85/22 - Pênes à déplacement linéaire
• E05B 79/06 - Montage de poignées, p. ex. sur le battant ou la serrure

Abrégé

A bar lock assembly includes a lock rod having lock rod portions. A lengthwise section of one lock rod portion telescopically extends from the other lock rod portion in a first condition and is substantially retracted within the one lock rod portion in a second condition. An elongated handle extends from the lock rod and is pivotally connected to the one lock rod portion. The handle moves in a fixed arc about a fixed pivot point whereat the handle is connected to the one lock rod portion. Linkage telescopically moves the other lock rod portion relative to the one lock rod portion in response to pivotal movement of the handle. The linkage and handle are configured such that an included acute angle ranging between about 35 and about 500 is defined between the handle and a longitudinal axis of the bar lock assembly when in the first condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 83/02 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similairesSerrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial
• E05B 83/08 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similairesSerrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial avec des barres rallongées pour actionner le moyen de verrouillage
• B65D 90/54 - Portes ou fermetures
• E05B 65/00 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers

Abrégé

A mechanism for operating a discharge gate assembly mounted on a railcar. The gate assembly including a frame defining a discharge opening, a door slidably positioned on the frame for a generally horizontal range of movements between a closed position and an open position. An operating shaft assembly is mounted on the frame for rotation about a fixed axis and is operably coupled to the door such that the door moves in response to rotation of the operating shaft assembly. The mechanism for operating the discharge gate assembly includes a mount carried by and with the railcar and an actuator carried by the mount outside a range of travel of the slidable door. A force transfer mechanism is operated by the actuator for rotating the operating shaft assembly to slidably move the door between the closed and open positions in response to operation of the actuator.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 90/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires des grands réceptacles
• B65D 90/54 - Portes ou fermetures
• B60P 1/56 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge ayant des ouvertures de déchargement par le bas
• B61D 7/00 - Wagons-trémies
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/14 - Adaptations d'éléments de trémies au matériel ferroviaire
• B65D 88/54 - Grands réceptacles caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le remplissage ou le vidage

Abrégé

A mechanism for operating a discharge gate assembly mounted on a railcar. The gate assembly including a frame defining a discharge opening, a door slidably positioned on the frame for a generally horizontal range of movements between a closed position and an open position. An operating shaft assembly is mounted on the frame for rotation about a fixed axis and is operably coupled to the door such that the door moves in response to rotation of the operating shaft assembly. The mechanism for operating the discharge gate assembly includes a mount carried by and with the railcar and an actuator carried by the mount outside a range of travel of the slidable door. A force transfer mechanism is operated by the actuator for rotating the operating shaft assembly to slidably move the door between the closed and open positions in response to operation of the actuator.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 90/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires des grands réceptacles
• B60P 1/56 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge ayant des ouvertures de déchargement par le bas
• B61D 7/00 - Wagons-trémies
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/14 - Adaptations d'éléments de trémies au matériel ferroviaire
• B65D 88/54 - Grands réceptacles caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le remplissage ou le vidage
• B65D 90/54 - Portes ou fermetures

Abrégé

A mechanism for operating a discharge gate assembly mounted on a railcar. The gate assembly includes a frame defining a discharge opening, a door slidably positioned on the frame for a generally horizontal range of movements between a closed position and an open position. An operating shaft assembly is mounted on the frame for rotation about a fixed axis and is operably coupled to the door such that the door moves in response to rotation of the operating shaft assembly. The mechanism for operating the discharge gate assembly includes a mount carried by and with the railcar and an actuator carried by the mount outside a range of travel of the slidable door. A force transfer mechanism is operated by the actuator for rotating the operating shaft assembly to slidably move the door between the closed and open positions in response to operation of the actuator.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond

Abrégé

A mechanism for conjointly operating a plurality of gate assemblies mounted on a hopper car having an elongated car body with sides and ends, and a bottom defining a discharge area comprised of a plurality of discharge openings. Each gate assembly includes a slide door arranged in operable association with one of the discharge openings. The mechanism operates the slide door on all the gates conjointly relative to each other. Methods for controlling the gravitational discharge of material from a hopper car are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/30 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture commandés par des moyens extérieurs aux wagons

Abrégé

A mechanism for conjointly operating a plurality of gate assemblies mounted on a hopper car having an elongated car body with sides and ends, and a bottom defining a discharge area comprised of a plurality of discharge openings. Each gate assembly includes a slide door arranged in operable association with one of the discharge openings. The mechanism operates the slide door on all the gates conjointly relative to each other. Methods for controlling the gravitational discharge of material from a hopper car are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05F 17/00 - Dispositifs particuliers pour déplacer plusieurs battants manœuvrés simultanément
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• E05F 15/00 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice
• E06B 3/46 - Battants à glissement horizontal
• E01B 27/02 - Mise en place du ballastBallastageÉgalisation du matériau du ballastMachines ou dispositifs à cet effetMoyens de nivellement
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques

Abrégé

A mechanism for conjointly operating a plurality of gate assemblies mounted on a hopper car having an elongated car body with sides and ends, and a bottom defining a discharge area comprised of a plurality of discharge openings. Each gate assembly includes a slide door arranged in operable association with one of the discharge openings. The mechanism operates the slide door on all the gates conjointly relative to each other. Methods for controlling the gravitational discharge of material from a hopper car are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/30 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture commandés par des moyens extérieurs aux wagons

Abrégé

A railcar brake beam assembly including a brake beam formation having a tension member, a compression member and strut, and with the strut defining an axis for the brake beam assembly. First and second brake head assemblies are disposed to opposite lateral sides of the axis, with each brake head assembly being operably carried by the brake beam formation and includes a guide member extending in a direction away from the axis. The first and second brake head assemblies are generally centered laterally relative to the axis of the brake beam assembly. A distal end of the guide member on the first brake head assembly is disposed a different lateral distance from the axis of the brake beam assembly than is a distal end of the guide member on the second brake head assembly to minimize lateral shifting movements while maintaining adequate clearances for permitting reciprocal moments of the brake beam assembly during application of braking forces. A method of designing a brake beam assembly for a railcar is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires
• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant
• B61H 1/00 - Emploi ou aménagements des freins comportant un élément, ou des éléments, de freinage agissant sur la périphérie de la jante de la roue, sur un tambour, ou sur un organe similaire

Abrégé

A railcar brake beam assembly including a brake beam formation having a tension member, a compression member and strut, and with the strut defining an axis for the brake beam assembly. First and second brake head assemblies are disposed to opposite lateral sides of the axis, with each brake head assembly being operably carried by the brake beam formation and includes a guide member extending in a direction away from the axis. The first and second brake head assemblies are generally centered laterally relative to the axis of the brake beam assembly. A distal end of the guide member on the first brake head assembly is disposed a different lateral distance from the axis of the brake beam assembly than is a distal end of the guide member on the second brake head assembly to minimize lateral shifting movements while maintaining adequate clearances for permitting reciprocal moments of the brake beam assembly during application of braking forces. A method of designing a brake beam assembly for a railcar is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant
• B61H 1/00 - Emploi ou aménagements des freins comportant un élément, ou des éléments, de freinage agissant sur la périphérie de la jante de la roue, sur un tambour, ou sur un organe similaire

Abrégé

A railroad hopper car discharge gate assembly having first and second elements arranged in vertically stacked relationship relative to each other for controlling discharge of material from a hopper car. First and second drive mechanisms move the first and second elements, respectively, between closed and open positions. A lock assembly including first and second locks serve to maintain the first and second elements, respectively, in a closed position. The gate assembly also includes a mechanical system for positively removing the first and second, locks from a locked condition relative to their respective element upon rotation of either drive mechanism. A method for controlling discharge of material through an opening defined by the railroad hopper discharge gate assembly is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
• B61D 7/00 - Wagons-trémies
• B61D 7/16 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/24 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture

Abrégé

A railroad hopper car discharge gate assembly having first and second elements arranged in vertically stacked relationship relative to each other for controlling discharge of material from a hopper car. First and second drive mechanisms move the first and second elements, respectively, between closed and open positions. A lock assembly including first and second locks serve to maintain the first and second elements, respectively, in a closed position. The gate assembly also includes a mechanical system for positively removing the first and second, locks from a locked condition relative to their respective element upon rotation of either drive mechanism. A method for controlling discharge of material through an opening defined by the railroad hopper discharge gate assembly is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Wagons-trémies
• B61D 7/16 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/24 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture
• B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques

Abrégé

A railroad hopper car discharge gate assembly has first and second elements arranged in vertically stacked relationship relative to each other for controlling discharge of material from a hopper car. First and second drive mechanisms move the first and second elements, respectively, between closed and open positions. A lock assembly including first and second locks serve to maintain the first and second elements, respectively, in a closed position. The gate assembly also includes a mechanical system for positively removing the first and second locks from a locked condition relative to their respective element upon rotation of either drive mechanism. A method for controlling discharge of material through an opening defined by the railroad hopper discharge gate assembly is also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond

Abrégé

A mechanism for operating one or more hinged doors on a hopper car including an elongated operating shaft having a fixed axis of rotation and a linkage system for operably connecting the operating shaft to the hinged doors on the railroad hopper car. The linkage system includes an actuating link operably connected to and rotatable with the operating shaft and a connecting link for operably connecting the actuating link to each door. The linkage system links includes a primary lock for holding each door in the closed position. A selectively operated secondary lock is rotatable about a fixed axis disposed above the fixed axis of the operating shaft assembly. The secondary lock rotates between a first condition, wherein a stop engages with at least one link of the linkage assembly, and a second condition, wherein each door is permitted to move to the open position. A release mechanism is provided for releasing the primary lock by moving at least one of the links of the linkage system relative to the other thereby allowing the door to be forcibly moved toward their open position under the influence of the columnar load being placed thereon by the lading in the hopper.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/18 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement pivotants

Abrégé

A mechanism for operating one or more hinged doors on a hopper car including an elongated operating shaft having a fixed axis of rotation and a linkage system for operably connecting the operating shaft to the hinged doors on the railroad hopper car. The linkage system includes an actuating link operably connected to and rotatable with the operating shaft and a connecting link for operably connecting the actuating link to each door. The linkage system links includes a primary lock for holding each door in the closed position. A selectively operated secondary lock is rotatable about a fixed axis disposed above the fixed axis of the operating shaft assembly. The secondary lock rotates between a first condition, wherein a stop engages with at least one link of the linkage assembly, and a second condition, wherein each door is permitted to move to the open position. A release mechanism is provided for releasing the primary lock by moving at least one of the links of the linkage system relative to the other thereby allowing the door to be forcibly moved toward their open position under the influence of the columnar load being placed thereon by the lading in the hopper.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/24 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture
• B61D 7/18 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement pivotants

Abrégé

A method for influencing gravitational discharge of material from a railcar gate assembly is arranged in material receiving relation relative to a hopper on the railcar. The gate assembly defines a discharge opening and includes a slide gate for controlling the discharge of material from the hopper car. A first portion of the gate assembly is operably disposed above the slide gate and a second portion of the gate assembly is disposed below the slide gate. An adapter is releasably suspended below the discharge opening for influencing the discharge of material from the second portion of the gate assembly.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Wagons-trémies
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B65G 67/24 - Déchargement des véhicules terrestres

Produits et services

Metal round hole grating

Produits et services

Metal bar grating

Produits et services

Metal diamond grating

Abrégé

A railcar gate assembly is arranged in material receiving relation relative to a hopper on the railcar and includes a slide gate movable between a closed position and an open position relative to a discharge opening for controlling the discharge of material from the hopper car. From an operational perspective, a first portion of the gate assembly is operably disposed above the slide gate and a second portion of the gate assembly is disposed below the slide gate. A boot adapter is releasably suspended below the discharge opening for influencing the discharge of material from the second portion of the gate assembly. A method for influencing gravitational discharge of material from a railroad hopper car is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/32 - Dispositifs pour faciliter le chargement ou le déchargement
• B61D 7/26 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture mécaniques
• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants

Abrégé

A low profile discharge gate assembly including a rigid frame defining a generally rectangular discharge opening and a gate slidably mounted on the frame for controlling discharge of commodity from the gate assembly. Structure carried by and extending inwardly from the frame is arranged between a lower surface on the gate and boot flanges defined by the gate assembly frame for restricting the flow of commodity from the gate assembly. A vertical distance of less than 7.5 inches separates the boot flanges from mounting flanges on the gate assembly frame whereby permitting a conventional unloading sled to fit under the gate assembly to discharge commodity therefrom. An operating shaft assembly selectively controls movement of the gate between open and closed positions. A lock assembly is also provided for inhibiting inadvertent movement of the gate from the closed position toward the open position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond

Abrégé

A low profile discharge gate assembly having a frame defining a discharge opening and including a gate slidably mounted on the frame for controlling the discharge of commodity through the gate assembly. Structure carried by and extending inwardly from three sides of the frame is arranged beneath a lower surface on the gate and boot flanges defined by the gate assembly frame further restrict the flow of commodity from the gate assembly. Less than 7.5 vertical inches separates a lower surface on the boot flanges from an upper surface on the mounting flanges of the gate assembly frame. An operating shaft assembly selectively controls movement of the gate between open an closed positions. Support structure further enhances rigidity and support for an end frame member through which the gate slidably moves.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/20 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement coulissants
• B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond

Abrégé

A lock-protecting hasp apparatus for use on a container having a door movable between closed and open positions and including a first hasp, mounted to an exterior surface of the door, and a second hasp. Each hasp has a mounting portion and a hasp portion connected to and extending away from the mounting portion of the respective hasp. Each hasp portion defines openings for accepting and accommodating a shackle of a lock. Each hasp further includes a shackle guard secured to and extending generally coextensive with the hasp portion of each hasp. Each shackle guard also defines openings to allow the lock shackle to pass therethrough and secure the hasps to each other. A lengthwise portion of each shackle guard vertically extends beyond the hasp portion of each hasp and defines a third opening for accommodating a security seal passing therethrough.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 67/38 - Dispositifs auxiliaires ou de protection

Abrégé

A lock-protecting hasp apparatus for use on a container having a door movable between closed and open positions and including a first hasp, mounted to an exterior surface of the door, and a second hasp. Each hasp has a mounting portion and a hasp portion connected to and extending away from the mounting portion of the respective hasp. Each hasp portion defines openings for accepting and accommodating a shackle of a lock. Each hasp further includes a shackle guard secured to and extending generally coextensive with the hasp portion of each hasp. Each shackle guard also defines openings to allow the lock shackle to pass therethrough and secure the hasps to each other. A lengthwise portion of each shackle guard vertically extends beyond the hasp portion of each hasp and defines a third opening for accommodating a security seal passing therethrough.

Classes IPC  ?

• B65D 90/48 - Aménagements des dispositifs indicateurs ou de mesure
• B65D 50/00 - Fermetures avec des moyens pour empêcher leur ouverture ou leur enlèvement non autorisés avec ou sans moyens indicateurs, p. ex. fermetures à l'épreuve des enfants
• B65D 88/12 - Grands réceptacles rigides spécialement conçus pour le transport
• B65D 90/54 - Portes ou fermetures
• E05B 67/38 - Dispositifs auxiliaires ou de protection

Abrégé

An apparatus for controlling the discharge of materials from a railcar having a hopper carried on a mobile frame. The hopper defines a longitudinally disposed discharge opening. The railcar has a door pivotally mounted for movement between an open position and a closed position relative to the discharge opening. The apparatus for controlling the discharge of materials from the railcar includes an operating shaft and a drive operably coupled between the door and the operating shaft for causing the door to move from the closed position toward the open position in response to rotation of the operating shaft. The drive also includes a lost motion connection for protecting the operating shaft as the door freely pivots toward the open position during collapsing movement of the lost motion connection and after the operating shaft has been rotated a predetermined amount to open the door.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons

Abrégé

An apparatus for controlling the discharge of materials from a railcar having a hopper carried on a mobile frame. The hopper defines a longitudinally disposed discharge opening. The railcar has a door pivotally mounted for movement between an open position and a closed position relative to the discharge opening. The apparatus for controlling the discharge of materials from the railcar includes an operating shaft and a drive operably coupled between the door and the operating shaft for causing the door to move from the closed position toward the open position in response to rotation of the operating shaft. The drive also includes a lost motion connection for protecting the operating shaft as the door freely pivots toward the open position during collapsing movement of the lost motion connection and after the operating shaft has been rotated a predetermined amount to open the door.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61D 7/18 - Éléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement pivotants
• B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques

Abrégé

A locking assembly for a swinging door of a container. The locking assembly includes an axially elongated lock rod having cam structure at opposed ends thereof. The lock rod is provided, toward each end thereof, with axially spaced radial projections which are axially fixed relative to the lock rod and define a channel therebetween. The locking assembly further includes a pair of guide plates; with each guide plate rotatably accommodating a lengthwise portion of the lock rod between the plate and the door. Each guide plate further includes structure for allowing each plate to be fastened to the door. After each guide plate is fastened to the door, a portion of each plate is entrapped between the axially spaced radial projections on the lock rod whereby inhibiting axial shifting movements of the lock rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 65/06 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour portes va-et-vient

Abrégé

A locking assembly for a swinging door of a container. The locking assembly includes an axially elongated lock rod having cam structure at opposed ends thereof. The lock rod is provided, toward each end thereof, with axially spaced radial projections which are axially fixed relative to the lock rod and define a channel therebetween. The locking assembly further includes a pair of guide plates; with each guide plate rotatably accommodating a lengthwise portion of the lock rod between the plate and the door. Each guide plate further includes structure for allowing each plate to be fastened to the door. After each guide plate is fastened to the door, a portion of each plate is entrapped between the axially spaced radial projections on the lock rod whereby inhibiting axial shifting movements of the lock rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 65/06 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour portes va-et-vient
• E05B 83/12 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similairesSerrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial pour portes arrière de camionnette

Abrégé

A locking assembly for a swinging door of a container. The locking assembly includes an axially elongated lock rod having cam structure at opposed ends thereof. The lock rod is provided, toward each end thereof, with axially spaced radial projections which are axially fixed relative to the lock rod and define a channel therebetween. The locking assembly further includes a pair of guide plates; with each guide plate rotatably accommodating a lengthwise portion of the lock rod between the plate and the door. Each guide plate further includes structure for allowing each plate to be fastened to the door. After each guide plate is fastened to the door, a portion of each plate is entrapped between the axially spaced radial projections on the lock rod whereby inhibiting axial shifting movements of the lock rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05C 3/16 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative avec action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent se déplaçant autrement que rigidement avec la clenche
• E05C 3/02 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative sans action d'une clenche

Abrégé

A railroad freight car brake beam with a strut having a pair of generally parallel and joined side walls disposed to opposite sides of an axis of the strut and having a central hollow portion along with a longitudinally elongated slot adapted to be inclined a predetermined number of degrees from vertical for accommodating an elongated brake lever extending through the strut. Each side wall of the strut defines a bore opening to the hollow center portion and to an exterior of the strut. The bores defined by the strut are aligned relative to each other to accommodate at least a lengthwise portion of a brake lever pivot pin extending through the strut and serving to connect the brake lever to the strut. The aligned bores in the strut also define a pivot axis for the brake lever. The strut further includes a pair of bushings which journal the brake lever pivot pin. One bushing is accommodated in each bore defined by the strut. Cooperating instrumentalities inhibit inadvertent displacement of the brake pin bushings away from the axis of and relative to the strut thereby fixing the pivot axis of the brake lever relative to the strut.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires

Abrégé

A railroad freight car brake beam with a strut having a pair of generally parallel and joined side walls disposed to opposite sides of an axis of the strut and having a central hollow portion along with a longitudinally elongated slot adapted to be inclined a predetermined number of degrees from vertical for accommodating an elongated brake lever extending through the strut. Each side wall of the strut defines a bore opening to the hollow center portion and to an exterior of the strut. The bores defined by the strut are aligned relative to each other to accommodate at least a length-wise portion of a brake lever pivot pin extending through the strut and serving to connect the brake lever to the strut. The aligned bores in the strut also define a pivot axis for the brake lever. The strut further includes a pair of bushings which journal the brake lever pivot pin. One bushing is accommodated in each bore de-fined by the strut. Cooperating instrumentalities inhibit inadvertent displacement of the brake pin bushings away from the axis of and relative to the strut thereby fixing the pivot axis of the brake lever relative to the strut.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires

Abrégé

A railroad freight car brake beam with a strut having a pair of generally parallel and joined side walls disposed to opposite sides of an axis of the strut and having a central hollow portion along with a longitudinally elongated slot adapted to be inclined a predetermined number of degrees from vertical for accommodating an elongated brake lever extending through the strut. Each side wall of the strut defines a bore opening to the hollow center portion and to an exterior of the strut. The bores defined by the strut are aligned relative to each other to accommodate at least a lengthwise portion of a brake lever pivot pin extending through the strut and serving to connect the brake lever to the strut. The aligned bores in the strut also define a pivot axis for the brake lever. The strut further includes a pair of bushings which journal the brake lever pivot pin. One bushing is accommodated in each bore defined by the strut. Cooperating instrumentalities inhibit inadvertent displacement of the brake pin bushings away from the axis of and relative to the strut thereby fixing the pivot axis of the brake lever relative to the strut.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant

Abrégé

A method of manufacturing a railroad freight car brake beam strut assembly including the steps of: providing a railroad freight car brake beam strut having an axially aligned slot defined between first and second sides of the strut, with each side of the strut defining a bore opening to the slot and to an exterior of the strut, with the bores defined by the strut being aligned relative to each other along an axis extending generally normal to a longitudinal axis of the strut. The methodology of the present disclosure further includes the step of: pressing a brake pin bushing into each bore of the strut in a direction extending away from the longitudinal axis of the strut. A railroad freight car strut assembly is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/00 - Mise en action des freins des véhicules ferroviaires

Abrégé

A method of manufacturing a railroad freight car brake beam strut assembly including the steps of: providing a railroad freight car brake beam strut having an axially aligned slot defined between first and second sides of the strut, with each side of the strut defining a bore opening to the slot and to an exterior of the strut, with the bores defined by the strut being aligned relative to each other along an axis extending generally normal to a longitudinal axis of the strut. The methodology of the present disclosure further includes the step of: pressing a brake pin bushing into each bore of the strut in a direction extending away from the longitudinal axis of the strut. A railroad freight car strut assembly is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant

Abrégé

A railcar brake head having an upper end, a lower end, and a pair of sides. The brake head further includes an elongated concave keyway defining an elongated axis and opening to the upper and lower ends of the brake head. At least a portion of the keyway is defined between a rear wall and spaced transversely extending upper and lower lugs. A front surface of each lug is adapted for mounting engagement with a brake shoe. The longitudinal spacing between the centralized upper and lower lugs is such that a keybridge extending from a rear face of the brake shoe is received and accommodated therebetween whereby inhibiting endwise movement of the brake shoe relative to the brake head. The centrally disposed upper lug on th? brake head is configured with a camming surface, a longitudinal portion of which is arranged relative to the keyway for guiding and facilitating movement of a free end of an elongated key downwardly past the upper lug.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16D 65/14 - Mécanismes d'actionnement pour freinsMoyens pour amorcer l'opération de freinage à une position prédéterminée

Abrégé

A railcar brake head having an upper end, a lower end, and a pair of sides. The brake head further includes an elongated concave keyway defining an elongated axis and opening to the upper and lower ends of the brake head. At least a portion of the keyway is defined between a rear wall and spaced transversely extending upper and lower lugs. A front surface of each lug is adapted for mounting engagement with a brake shoe. The longitudinal spacing between the centralized upper and lower lugs is such that a keybridge extending from a rear face of the brake shoe is received and accommodated therebetween whereby inhibiting endwise movement of the brake shoe relative to the brake head. The centrally disposed upper lug on th? brake head is configured with a camming surface, a longitudinal portion of which is arranged relative to the keyway for guiding and facilitating movement of a free end of an elongated key downwardly past the upper lug.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61H 1/00 - Emploi ou aménagements des freins comportant un élément, ou des éléments, de freinage agissant sur la périphérie de la jante de la roue, sur un tambour, ou sur un organe similaire
• B61H 13/36 - Poutrelles d'équilibrageSuspensions s'y rapportant
• F16D 65/14 - Mécanismes d'actionnement pour freinsMoyens pour amorcer l'opération de freinage à une position prédéterminée

Produits et services

(1) Door mechanisms for railroad hopper cars.