Wedge shim and follower block for a railcar articulated connecto

Details Wedge shim and follower block for a railcar articulated connecto Wedge shim and follower block for a railcar articulated connecto

1991-04-29

1992-07-28

Oberleitner, Robert J.

Railway draft appliances

Cushioned

Cooperating parts fixed to car

213 56, B61G 900

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051334674

ABSTRACT:
An articulated railcar connector assembly includes improved wedge shim and follower block components that are shaped for improved early service life, the wedge shim having laterally spaced vertical lands to contact the assembly end wall and the follower block having a compound curvature bearing surface to receive the end of a male connector member; and both wedge and follower block may have abutting chevron-like concave and convex bearing surfaces wherein the included angle of the convex bearing surfaces exceeds the included angle of the concave bearing surfaces.

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