BRAKING SYSTEMS FOR RAILWAY CARS

摘要

Braking systems for railway cars are provided. A braking system defines a longitudinal axis, and includes a first brake assembly, a second brake assembly, and an actuator operable to generate a linear force, the actuator disposed proximate the second brake assembly. The braking system further includes a movable rod and a fixed rod extending between the first brake assembly and the second brake assembly. In some embodiments, the braking system further includes a lever and a slack adjuster disposed proximate the first brake assembly, the slack adjuster connected to the first brake assembly and the lever and operable to adjust a distance along the longitudinal axis between a reference point of the first brake assembly and a pivot point of the lever. In some embodiments, the braking system includes a strut connected to the second brake assembly, the actuator, fixed rod and movable rod connected to the strut.

主权项

1. A braking system for a railway car, the braking system defining a longitudinal axis and comprising:
a first brake assembly, the first brake assembly comprising a bar assembly and a plurality of brake heads connected to the bar assembly, the bar assembly comprising a tension bar and a compression bar; a second brake assembly, the second brake assembly comprising a bar assembly and a plurality of brake heads connected to the bar assembly, the bar assembly comprising a tension bar and a compression bar; an actuator operable to generate a linear force, the actuator disposed between the tension bar and the compression bar of the second brake assembly; a movable rod extending between the first brake assembly and the second brake assembly, the movable rod connected to the actuator and translatable along the longitudinal axis based on operation of the actuator; a fixed rod extending between the first brake assembly and the second brake assembly; a strut disposed between the tension bar and the compression bar of the second brake assembly, the strut comprising a base connected to the tension rod and an arm extending from the base and connected to the compression rod, wherein the actuator, fixed rod and movable rod are connected to the strut.