Cushioned retractable hitch for railway cars

Details Cushioned retractable hitch for railway cars Cushioned retractable hitch for railway cars

1990-07-09

1991-10-22

Werner, Frank E.

Freight accommodation on freight carrier

Load bearer accommodation

Semitrailer accommodation

410 62, B60P 306, B61D 316

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050590723

ABSTRACT:
A trailer hitch (1) for use on a railcar (C) is movable between an erect position and a retracted position. A first strut (9) has its lower end pivotally mounted to the railcar. A second strut (25) has its lower end movable in a horizontal direction relative to the railcar. A hitch head (3) is carried on the upper ends of the struts for engaging a trailer loaded on the railcar to hold it in place. A cushioning unit (49) is carried by the second strut to cushion the trail from impacts. A latching mechanism (57) automatically latches the hitch in its erect position and maintains it there. The latching mechanism also allows for a safe release of the hitch so it can be retracted.

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