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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419065 | Light weight high capacity friction draft gear assembly A light weight high capacity friction-type draft gear assembly includes a housing having a front and a rear portion. A compressible cushioning element is positioned within the rear portion with a seating arrangement abutting one end thereof. A friction cushioning el... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7175036 | Long travel high capacity friction draft gear assembly A friction clutch type draft gear assembly includes a housing having an open front end and a closed rear end forming a ledge for enabling a longer buff and draft travel while fitting into a 24.625 inch draft gear pocket. A friction clutch mechanism includes a pair o... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7097055 | Long buff short draft travel draft gear for use in a 24.625 inch pocket A friction-type draft gear assembly includes a housing having an open front end and a closed rear end forming a ledge to fit into a 24.625 inch draft gear pocket. The front portion incorporates an integral yoke portion with a pair of key slots for attachment to the ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 5590797 | Friction clutch mechanism for high capacity draft gear assembly and method of reconditioning draft gear with such friction clutch mechanism A friction clutch for a draft gear assembly includes two outer stationary plates having outer surfaces engageable with the inner surfaces of a gear housing. A slot formed in each outer stationary plate receives a lubricating insert to prevent clutch stick... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5152409 | Draft gear assembly The present invention discloses a friction-type draft gear assembly including a housing having a front and a rear portion. A compressible cushioning element is positioned within the rear portion with a seating arrangement abutting one end thereof. A frict... | 10/06/1992 |
| 4960215 | Friction elastomer draft gear The draft gear includes: friction elements; coil spring elements; and elastomer elements. With respect to the friction elements, three groups of friction surfaces are defined each of which create a specific angle with respect to a centerline passing down ... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4735328 | Split wedge draft gear with center friction plate The draft gear includes a single center friction plate and a pair of spaced apart friction wedges. Six major friction surfaces are defined, four of which are engaged upon contact with the follower, the other two being engaged after about one-half inch of ... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4645187 | Draft gear assembly The present invention discloses a draft gear assembly including a housing having a front and a rear portion. A compressible cushioning element is positioned in the rear portion with a seat arrangement abutting one end thereof. A friction cushioning elemen... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4296868 | Housing for draft gear In a draft gear apparatus, the housing is strengthened to better withstand distortion by draft stress imposed by the yoke on the end of the housing. Strengthening is accomplished by increasing the thickness of the housing side walls at selected areas near... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4076129 | Friction mechanism for draft gear A friction cushioning mechanism for draft gear of the combination type including a housing defining an inner or rear chamber in which is mounted a cushioning mechanism that may selectively be of the hydraulic or steel or rubber spring types, and an outer ... | 02/28/1978 |
