Beam isolator

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2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Le, Mark T. (Department: 3617)

Railway rolling stock

Car framing and structure

Freight

C016S002100, C105S404000, C105S411000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06964233

ABSTRACT:
A beam isolator which is inserted into at least one end of a tubular beam in a railroad car to minimize the movement of the beam during movement of the railroad car. The beam isolator includes first and second isolating pads, each defining openings. A hinge connects the first and second isolating pads at a first end of said first and second isolating pads. A stopping member is attached to and transversely projects from a second end of the first and second isolating pads. The first and second isolating pads are closed or folded about the hinge until the first and second isolating pads are substantially adjacent to each other, which substantially aligns the openings defined by the first and second isolating pads. The beam isolator is then inserted into at least one end of the beam until the stopping members engage the edges of the end of the beam.

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ZefTek Car Parts Advertisement written by ZefTek, Inc., published Aug. 15, 1998.
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