Cushioning device having an electrically actuated lockout

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Le, Mark T. (Department: 3617)

Railway draft appliances

Cushioned

Springs

C213S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150368

ABSTRACT:
A rail car cushioning1 device is provided for connecting to a coupler. The rail car cushioning device includes an arrangement of a hydraulic cylinder, a piston assembly, and at least a valve assembly, which are configured with cooperating features to allow the device to be switchable between a locked mode and a cushioning mode.

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