FRONT DRAFT STOP FOR USE IN A DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A draft stop member in a car coupling arrangement includes a rectangular block-like member. An arcuate portion extends forward from the rear face and inward from the stop upper surface and terminates before a longitudinal centerline thereof. Another arcuate portion extends forward from the rear face and inward from the stop bottom surface and terminates before such centerline. A triangular block-like member formed integral with an inner portion of the rectangular member includes another arcuate portion beginning inward from the stop upper surface and terminating before the centerline. Another arcuate portion begins inward from the stop bottom surface and terminates before the centerline. A nose member formed integral with an inner portion of the triangular member includes an arcuately shaped end disposed axially opposed to the rear face of the rectangular member. A tapered upper surface extends inward toward such rear face from one end of the arcuately shaped end and upward from the centerline. A bottom tapered surface extends inward toward the rear face from another end of the arcuately shaped end and outwardly from the centerline. An upper arcuately shaped portion is disposed between one end of the tapered upper surface and a point inward from the stop upper surface. A bottom arcuately shaped portion begins at one end of the bottom tapered surface and ends inward from the stop bottom surface. An elongated draft key slot receiving member is disposed on an outer surface of such stop about the centerline and an elongated slot formed in the stop about the centerline for receiving a draft key.