摘要 |
A constant contact side bearing assembly configured for insertion into a walled receptacle provided on an upper surface of a railcar bolster. The constant contact side bearing assembly includes a walled housing defining a cavity extending therethrough and open at opposite ends and a spring having a first end, abuttingly engaging a portion of the upper surface of said railcar bolster, and a second end, axially spaced from the first end. A cap is arranged at the second end of the spring. The cap is mounted for reciprocatory guided movements by and relative to the housing, with a generally flat railc ar body engaging portion on the cap being positioned relative to the housing and the walled enclosure by the spring. The side bearing assembly further includes an apparatus for locating and securing the side bearing assembly within the walled receptacle on the railcar bolste r.
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