According to some embodiments, a wheel restraint system comprises a chock track coupled to a vehicle transport, an anchor mandrel, a ratchet mandrel, and a strap. The anchor mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a first side of a vehicle tire and comprises a pair of strap guides. The distance between the pair of strap guides is wider than the strap. The ratchet mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a second side of the tire. The ratchet mandrel comprises a ratchet for applying a rotational force and a slot for receiving the strap. The slot is wider than the strap. One end of the strap is coupled to the anchor mandrel and the other is inserted into the ratchet mandrel slot. Applying a rotational force to the ratchet mandrel produces a tightening force that tightens the strap around a portion of the vehicle tire.
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
According to some embodiments, a wheel restraint system comprises a chock track coupled to a vehicle transport, an anchor mandrel, a ratchet mandrel, and a strap. The anchor mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a first side of a vehicle tire and comprises a pair of strap guides. The distance between the pair of strap guides is wider than the strap. The ratchet mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a second side of the tire. The ratchet mandrel comprises a ratchet for applying a rotational force and a slot for receiving the strap. The slot is wider than the strap. One end of the strap is coupled to the anchor mandrel and the other is inserted into the ratchet mandrel slot. Applying a rotational force to the ratchet mandrel produces a tightening force that tightens the strap around a portion of the vehicle tire.
B60P 3/075 - Dispositifs de retenue des véhicules pour roues, moyeux ou arbres d'essieu
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
According to some embodiments, a wheel restraint system comprises a chock track coupled to a vehicle transport, an anchor mandrel, a ratchet mandrel, and a strap. The anchor mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a first side of a vehicle tire and comprises a pair of strap guides. The distance between the pair of strap guides is wider than the strap. The ratchet mandrel is coupled to the chock track on a second side of the tire. The ratchet mandrel comprises a ratchet for applying a rotational force and a slot for receiving the strap. The slot is wider than the strap. One end of the strap is coupled to the anchor mandrel and the other is inserted into the ratchet mandrel slot. Applying a rotational force to the ratchet mandrel produces a tightening force that tightens the strap around a portion of the vehicle tire.
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
B60P 3/075 - Dispositifs de retenue des véhicules pour roues, moyeux ou arbres d'essieu
A metal casting riser sleeve system includes a mold cavity and a vented riser sleeve. The vented riser sleeve includes a riser reservoir and a vent passage. The riser reservoir is fluidly connected to the mold cavity and configured to allow molten alloy to flow from the mold cavity to the vented riser sleeve to create a casting portion. The vent passage extends through a length of the vented riser sleeve to allow airflow from the mold cavity through the vent passage.
A metal casting system includes a cope mold portion, a drag mold portion, and a mold cavity. The cope mold portion comprises internal cope mold walls. The drag mold portion comprises internal drag mold walls. The cope mold portion and the drag mold portion comprise a molding material comprising a plurality of metal particles. The mold cavity is representative of a mold pattern, wherein the internal cope mold walls and the internal drag mold walls define, at least in part, the perimeter of the mold cavity.
B22D 15/00 - Coulée utilisant un moule ou un noyau dont une partie importante, pour le procédé, est de conductibilité thermique élevée, p.ex. coulée contre refroidisseurs; Moules ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à cette technique
B22C 1/00 - Compositions des matériaux réfractaires pour moules ou noyaux; Leur structure granulaire; Caractéristiques chimiques ou physiques de la mise en forme ou de la fabrication des moules
B22C 5/06 - Machines ou dispositifs spécialement conçus pour la préparation ou la manutention des matériaux à mouler, dans la mesure où ils sont spécialement adaptés à cette fin par tamisage ou séparation magnétique
B22C 9/02 - Moules en sable ou moules analogues pour pièces coulées
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RAILCAR COUPLER HEADCORES
A method for manufacturing railcar coupler headcores includes providing a first corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one rotor core cavity. The method further comprises at least partially filling the at least one rotor core cavity with a first sand resin to form at least one rotor core. The method also includes providing a second corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one headcore cavity. The at least one rotor core is positioned within the second corebox. The method also comprises at least partially filling the at least one headcore cavity with a second sand resin to form at least one headcore.
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
8.
System and method for manufacturing railcar coupler headcores
A method for manufacturing railcar coupler headcores includes providing a first corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one rotor core cavity. The method further comprises at least partially filling the at least one rotor core cavity with a first sand resin to form at least one rotor core. The method also includes providing a second corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one headcore cavity. The at least one rotor core is positioned within the second corebox. The method also comprises at least partially filling the at least one headcore cavity with a second sand resin to form at least one headcore.
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B22C 9/02 - Moules en sable ou moules analogues pour pièces coulées
B22C 9/22 - Moules pour pièces de forme particulière
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
9.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RAILCAR COUPLER HEADCORES
A method for manufacturing railcar coupler headcores includes providing a first corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one rotor core cavity. The method further comprises at least partially filling the at least one rotor core cavity with a first sand resin to form at least one rotor core. The method also includes providing a second corebox having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least one headcore cavity. The at least one rotor core is positioned within the second corebox. The method also comprises at least partially filling the at least one headcore cavity with a second sand resin to form at least one headcore.
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
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System and method for restraining a vehicle with integrated mandrel and track lock pin
A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a track assembly. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the track assembly on a first side of the tire. The system also includes a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire, opposite the first side of the tire. The mandrel assembly is configured to engage the track assembly through a first hole in the track assembly. The system further includes a latch assembly configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The latch assembly is also configured to create a coupling between the mandrel assembly and the track assembly.
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/075 - Dispositifs de retenue des véhicules pour roues, moyeux ou arbres d'essieu
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
A method for manufacturing railcar yokes includes providing a cope mold portion having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least two upper yoke mold cavities. The method further comprises providing a drag mold portion having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of at least two lower yoke mold cavities. A slab core is positioned within the drag mold portion. The slab core is configured to define at least in part perimeter boundaries of the at least two upper yoke mold cavities and the at least two lower yoke mold cavities. The cope and drag mold portions are closed with the slab core therebetween. The method also comprises at least partially filling the at least two upper and at least two lower yoke mold cavities with a molten alloy to form a first, second, third, and fourth yoke.
A system comprising a type H tightlock coupler comprising a channel and an inner chamber, the channel running from a top side of the type H tightlock coupler to the inner chamber, and an anti-creep shelf disposed on an interior surface of the inner chamber, a plug comprising a first surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf, the plug configured to fit at least partially within the channel, a link comprising a second surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf and a hook, the link configured to fit at least partially within the channel, and a lock comprising a slot operable to receive the hook, the lock configured to fit at least partially within the inner chamber.
B61G 1/28 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets avec goupille ou broche verticale
B61G 3/06 - Dispositifs de verrouillage de l'articulation
A railway car coupler system includes a railcar coupler comprising a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a coupler pivot pin hole for receiving a pivot pin for coupling the railcar coupler to the first coupler knuckle. The pivot pin hole has a longitudinal axis. The coupler head portion comprises top and bottom coupler pulling lugs each having a respective coupler pulling lug engagement face. At least one of the coupler pulling lug engagement faces of the top and bottom coupler pulling lugs is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
B61G 3/06 - Dispositifs de verrouillage de l'articulation
B61G 1/10 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets ayant des chaînes ou des tiges s'attelant ou se dételant en tournant autour d'un axe vertical
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
17.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING A VEHICLE WITH INTEGRATED MANDREL AND TRACK LOCK PIN
A vehicle restraint system (100) includes a strap assembly (110, 710) configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire (106, 406, 706) of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a track assembly (104, 204). The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the track assembly on a first side of the tire. The system also includes a mandrel assembly (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620, 720, 820, 920) operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire, opposite the first side of the tire. The mandrel assembly is configured to engage the track assembly through a first hole (206, 306, 806, 906) in the track assembly. The system further includes a latch assembly configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The latch assembly is also configured to create a coupling between the mandrel assembly and the track assembly.
A vehicle restraint system (100) includes a strap assembly (110, 710) configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire (106, 406, 706) of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a track assembly (104, 204). The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the track assembly on a first side of the tire. The system also includes a mandrel assembly (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620, 720, 820, 920) operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire, opposite the first side of the tire. The mandrel assembly is configured to engage the track assembly through a first hole (206, 306, 806, 906) in the track assembly. The system further includes a latch assembly configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The latch assembly is also configured to create a coupling between the mandrel assembly and the track assembly.
A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a track assembly. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the track assembly on a first side of the tire. The system also includes a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire, opposite the first side of the tire. The mandrel assembly is configured to engage the track assembly through a first hole in the track assembly. The system further includes a latch assembly configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The latch assembly is also configured to create a coupling between the mandrel assembly and the track assembly.
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
A metal casting riser sleeve system includes a cope mold portion and an outer riser sleeve portion positioned in the cope mold portion. The outer riser sleeve portion encloses a central outer riser sleeve portion passageway between an outer riser sleeve portion bottom end and top end. The system also includes an inner riser sleeve portion that forms a central inner riser sleeve portion passageway between an inner riser sleeve portion bottom end and top end. The inner riser sleeve portion is slidably positioned within the outer riser sleeve portion passageway. The inner riser sleeve portion is operable to slide upward such that the inner riser sleeve portion top end is above the outer riser sleeve portion top end and such that a riser sleeve system passageway is formed between the inner riser sleeve portion top end and the outer riser sleeve portion bottom end.
A railway car coupler system includes a railcar coupler comprising a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a coupler pivot pin hole for receiving a pivot pin for coupling the railcar coupler to the first coupler knuckle. The pivot pin hole has a longitudinal axis. The coupler head portion comprises top and bottom coupler pulling lugs each having a respective coupler pulling lug engagement face. At least one of the coupler pulling lug engagement faces of the top and bottom coupler pulling lugs is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A system comprising a type H tightlock coupler comprising a channel and an inner chamber, the channel running from a top side of the type H tightlock coupler to the inner chamber, and an anti-creep shelf disposed on an interior surface of the inner chamber, a plug comprising a first surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf, the plug configured to fit at least partially within the channel, a link comprising a second surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf and a hook, the link configured to fit at least partially within the channel, and a lock comprising a slot operable to receive the hook, the lock configured to fit at least partially within the inner chamber.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
B61G 3/06 - Dispositifs de verrouillage de l'articulation
A railway car coupler system includes a railcar coupler comprising a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a coupler pivot pin hole for receiving a pivot pin for coupling the railcar coupler to the first coupler knuckle. The pivot pin hole has a longitudinal axis. The coupler head portion comprises top and bottom coupler pulling lugs each having a respective coupler pulling lug engagement face. At least one of the coupler pulling lug engagement faces of the top and bottom coupler pulling lugs is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A system comprising a type H tightlock coupler comprising a channel and an inner chamber, the channel running from a top side of the type H tightlock coupler to the inner chamber, and an anti-creep shelf disposed on an interior surface of the inner chamber, a plug comprising a first surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf, the plug configured to fit at least partially within the channel, a link comprising a second surface operable to contact the anti-creep shelf and a hook, the link configured to fit at least partially within the channel, and a lock comprising a slot operable to receive the hook, the lock configured to fit at least partially within the inner chamber.
B23P 17/00 - Opérations d'usinage non couvertes par une seule autre sous-classe ou un autre groupe de la présente sous-classe
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
B61G 3/06 - Dispositifs de verrouillage de l'articulation
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING A VEHICLE WITH A COLLISION RELEASE MECHANISM
A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly (44) configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a deck of a transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport on a first side of the tire of the vehicle. The system also includes a mandrel assembly (50) operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire of the vehicle, opposite the first side. The system further includes a winch assembly (70) configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport and the mandrel assembly on the second side of the tire of the vehicle, the winch assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system still further includes a release mechanism (60) disposed between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly and configured to create a coupling between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly in a manner that transmits the tightening force from the winch assembly to the mandrel assembly. The release mechanism is configured to release the coupling between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly when a force greater than or equal to a predetermined force is produced against the release mechanism.
A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a deck of a transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport on a first side of the tire of the vehicle. The system also includes a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly on a second side of the tire of the vehicle, opposite the first side. The system further includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport and the mandrel assembly on the second side of the tire of the vehicle, the winch assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system still further includes a release mechanism disposed between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly and configured to create a coupling between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly in a manner that transmits the tightening force from the winch assembly to the mandrel assembly. The release mechanism is configured to release the coupling between the winch assembly and the mandrel assembly when a force greater than or equal to a predetermined force is produced against the release mechanism.
A railway car yoke includes a nose end and at least two straps adjoining the nose end. At least one top strap adjoins a top portion of the nose end and at least one bottom strap adjoins a bottom portion of the nose end. The railway car yoke also includes a butt end adjoining the at least two straps such that the nose end and the butt end are separated by the at least two straps. The butt end comprises at least one concave contour along an outside surface of the butt end. The outside'surface is a surface along the butt end opposite the nose end that extends from a top surface of the at least one top strap to a bottom surface of the at least one bottom strap.
A railway car yoke includes a nose end and at least two straps adjoining the nose end. At least one top strap adjoins a top portion of the nose end and at least one bottom strap adjoins a bottom portion of the nose end. The railway car yoke also includes a butt end adjoining the at least two straps such that the nose end and the butt end are separated by the at least two straps. The butt end comprises at least one concave contour along an outside surface of the butt end. The outside surface is a surface along the butt end opposite the nose end that extends from a top surface of the at least one top strap to a bottom surface of the at least one bottom strap.
A railway car yoke (100) includes a nose end (102) and at least two straps (150) adjoining the nose end (102). At least one top strap (150B) adjoins a top portion of the nose end (102) and at least one bottom strap (150A) adjoins a bottom portion of the nose end (102). The railway car yoke (100) also includes a butt end (101) adjoining the at least two straps (150) such that the nose end (102) and the butt end (101) are separated by the at least two straps (150). The butt end (101) comprises at least one concave contour (110) along an outside surface of the butt end (101). The outside surface is a surface along the butt end (101) opposite the nose end (102) that extends from a top surface of the at least one top strap (150B) to a bottom surface of the at least one bottom strap (150A).
A system for manufacturing a wheel includes a cope mold portion comprising internal cope mold walls and a drag mold portion comprising internal drag mold walls. The internal cope mold walls and internal drag mold walls define at least in part perimeter boundaries of a wheel cavity. The wheel cavity comprises a cavity center portion configured to form a wheel center portion of a wheel after solidification of a molten alloy in the cavity center portion, a cavity plate portion configured to form a wheel plate portion of the wheel after solidification of a molten alloy in the cavity plate portion, and a cavity flange portion configured to form a wheel flange portion of the wheel after solidification of a molten alloy in the cavity flange portion. The system includes a chill component positioned within the wheel cavity adjacent the cavity flange portion. The chill component is configured to provide directional solidification from the cavity flange portion toward the cavity plate portion of molten alloy in the wheel cavity.
This disclosure relates to a railway car coupler system that includes a coupler head. The coupler head includes a loading pin receptacle and is configured to form a clevis receptacle. The coupler system also includes a clevis configured to be positioned within the clevis receptacle. The coupler system additxonally includes a loading pin configured to be inserted into the loading pin receptacle to secure the clevis within the clevis receptacle. The loading pin is configured to withstand railway car pulling forces applied to the clevis. The clevis is configured to rotate about the loading pin within the clevis receptacle between an opened position and a closed position with the loading pin inserted within the loading pin receptacle.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
A railcar coupler system that includes a yoke comprising a front end, a rear end, a top strap, and a bottom strap. The top strap and the bottom strap are positioned between the front end and the rear end. The front end comprises an internal bearing surface that is obliquely angled with respect to a central axis of the yoke that extends from the front end to the rear end of the yoke. The system also includes a connector configured to rotate within the yoke such that an axis of rotation of the connector is substantially aligned with the central axis of the yoke when the connector is positioned within the yoke. The connector includes an external bearing surface that is obliquely angled with respect to the axis of rotation of the connector and configured to correspond to the internal bearing surface of the yoke.
A railcar coupler system that includes a yoke (220) comprising a front end (226), a rear end (224), a top strap (221), and a bottom strap (223). The top strap and the bottom strap are positioned between the front end and the rear end. The front end comprises an internal bearing surface (264) that is obliquely angled with respect to a central axis of the yoke that extends from the front end to the rear end of the yoke. The system also includes a connector (230) configured to rotate within the yoke such that an axis of rotation of the connector is substantially aligned with the central axis of the yoke when the connector is positioned within the yoke. The connector includes an external bearing surface (262) that is obliquely angied with respect to the axis of rotation of the connector and configured to correspond to the internal bearing surface of the yoke.
B61G 1/38 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets avec des manivelles ou crochets, p.ex. spécialement adaptés pour wagons miniers pivotables autour de la ligne de traction, p.ex. pour wagons basculant lorsqu'ils sont attelés
Methods comprising providing a composition comprising iron and a high melting point element; heating the composition to an elevated temperature up to about 3,500 F; holding the composition at the elevated temperature for a time sufficient for the heat's temperature to stabilize; and allowing the composition to cool or solidify. Methods comprising providing a master alloy comprising iron and up to about 30% by weight of a high melting point element; and adding the master alloy to a heat of steel. Compositions comprising an alloy of iron and high melting point element in which the alloy is up to about 30% by weight of the high melting point element. Compositions comprising an alloy of iron and high melting point element having a substantially uniform microstructure.
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a first mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a first coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes providing a second mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a second coupler knuckle mold cavity. The second coupler mold cavity of the second mold section is offset from the first coupler mold cavity of the first mold section. The method includes closing the first and second mold sections and at least partially filling the first and second coupler knuckle mold cavities with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railway car coupler head contour gauge (60) includes a cylindrical portion (70) configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. The railway car coupler head contour gauge also includes a pulling lug gauging portion, and a contoured gauging surface (68) that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug (30) of the coupler head during gauging. The coupler head contour gauge may also include a convex portion (65) configured to align with a buffing shoulder (22) of the coupler head.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The guard arm portion comprises a minimum height less than a height of the shank portion where the guard arm portion meets the shank portion.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a first mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a first coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes providing a second mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a second coupler knuckle mold cavity. The second coupler mold cavity of the second mold section is offset from the first coupler mold cavity of the first mold section. The method includes closing the first and second mold sections and at least partially filling the first and second coupler knuckle mold cavities with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a first mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a first coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes providing a second mold section having internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a second coupler knuckle mold cavity. The second coupler mold cavity of the second mold section is offset from the first coupler mold cavity of the first mold section. The method includes closing the first and second mold sections and at least partially filling the first and second coupler knuckle mold cavities with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railcar coupler, comprising: a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion, the coupler head portion configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar; the coupler head portion comprising a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler; the coupler head portion comprising a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion; and the coupler head portion comprising a configuration allowing for greater than approximately 4.5 inches of travel distance with respect to a railcar striker during coupling to the second railcar coupler of the adjacent railcar while a distance between a nose end of the guard arm portion and the railcar striker is approximately 15.75 inches before the coupling to the second railcar.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railway car coupler head contour gauge (40) includes a cylindrical portion (42) configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head (10). A gauging blade (48) is coupled to the cylindrical portion. The gauging blade includes a gauging contour (50) that is configured to align with a contour face of a top pulling lug (28) of the coupler head after operational use of the coupler head.
A railcar coupler (100) includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion (112). The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler (100) to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion (116) and a gathering face extending from the nose portion (116) for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion (110) extending from the nose portion (116) towards the shank portion (112). The guard arm portion (110) comprises a minimum width (w5) less than a width (w6) of the shank portion (112) where the guard arm portion (110) meets the shank portion.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railcar coupler (100) includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion (112). The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler (100) to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion (116) and a gathering face extending from the nose portion (116) for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion (110) extending from the nose portion (116) towards the shank portion (112). The guard arm portion (110) comprises a minimum width (w5) less than a width (w6) of the shank portion (112) where the guard arm portion (110) meets the shank portion.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The guard arm portion comprises a minimum height less than a height of the shank portion where the guard arm portion meets the shank portion.
B61G 3/00 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a cope mold portion and a drag mold portion. The cope and drag mold portions have internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes positioning one or two internal cores within either the cope mold portion or the drag mold portion. The one or two internal cores are configured to define a kidney cavity, a finger cavity and a pivot pin cavity of a coupler knuckle. The method includes closing the cope and drag mold portions with the one or two internal cores therebetween and at least partially filling the mold cavity with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A COUPLER KNUCKLE
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle (10) includes providing a cope mold portion (210) and a drag mold portion (26). The cope and drag mold portions have internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes positioning one or two internal cores (50, 60, 70, 220, 230, 240) within either the cope mold portion or the drag mold portion. The one or two internal cores are configured to define a kidney cavity, a finger cavity and a pivot pin cavity of a coupler knuckle. The method includes closing the cope and drag mold portions with the one (80, 100, 120, 180) or two internal cores therebetween and at least partially filling the mold cavity with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
B61G 3/04 - Couplage comprenant des éléments d'accouplement de forme ou de conformation similaire pouvant s'accoupler sans utiliser aucun élément ou éléments additionnels avec une tête d'attelage comportant un bras de garde sur un côté et une articulation avec des parties "nez" et "queue" disposées angulairement, articulées vers l'autre côté du bras, le "nez" de l'articulation étant la partie attelante, et ayant des d
B22C 9/10 - Noyaux; Fabrication ou mise en place des noyaux
B22D 25/02 - Coulée particulière caractérisée par la nature du produit d'œuvres d'art
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Method and system for manufacturing a coupler knuckle
A method for manufacturing a railcar coupler knuckle includes providing a cope mold portion and a drag mold portion. The cope and drag mold portions have internal walls defining at least in part perimeter boundaries of a coupler knuckle mold cavity. The method includes positioning one or two internal cores within either the cope mold portion or the drag mold portion. The one or two internal cores are configured to define a kidney cavity, a finger cavity and a pivot pin cavity of a coupler knuckle. The method includes closing the cope and drag mold portions with the one or two internal cores therebetween and at least partially filling the mold cavity with a molten alloy, the molten alloy solidifying after filling to form the coupler knuckle.
