Handbrake linkage for a railroad freight car

Details Handbrake linkage for a railroad freight car Handbrake linkage for a railroad freight car

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

King, Bradley T (Department: 3657)

Brakes

Vehicle

Railway

C188S054000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896140

ABSTRACT:
A linkage interconnecting a brake rod with a brake lever in a brake system of a railroad freight car. A length of chain extends from an end of the brake rod, and a monolithic connecting link interconnects an opposite end of the length of chain with a brake lever, so that the brake lever can be moved by pulling the rod, and yet the brake lever is free to move toward the rod if the handbrake system is not in use to keep the brakes applied.

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