Railway car coupler

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1980-04-11

1982-02-23

Reese, Randolph A.

Railway draft appliances

Couplings

Counterpart

213115, 213125, B61G 308

Patent

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043165494

ABSTRACT:
A railway car coupler includes a knuckle locked in a closed position and movable into an open position upon opening of the lock and actuation of a thrower arm engaging the knuckle. The thrower arm is configured to limit the shortening of the knuckle opening moment during the knuckle opening movement.

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patent: 3168202 (1965-02-01), Cope
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