Yoke for railway car coupler assembly

Details Yoke for railway car coupler assembly Yoke for railway car coupler assembly

1985-04-08

1987-01-13

Reese, Randolph A.

Railway draft appliances

Cushioned

Drawbars

213 62A, B61G 904

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046358048

ABSTRACT:
A yoke for a railway car coupler assembly includes a yoke body having a generally rectangular front portion. A central opening provided in the front portion extends longitudinally therethrough. A pair of opposed first and second straps extend rearwardly from the front portion and are connected by a bridge portion. The side walls of the front portion are tapered inwardly toward the bridge portion to accommodate a striker having thickened side walls. Also, recessed portions are provided in the yoke central opening to accommodate the shank of a strengthened coupler. A bearing pad provided on the yoke bridge portion has relieved areas to prolong the service life of the yoke.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2645362 (1953-07-01), Spence
patent: 2990963 (1961-07-01), Kulieke
patent: 4428489 (1984-01-01), Hanula

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