US3568858A
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Uncoupling rod assembly
Assignee: FA LONG Co 401 NORTH EIGHTH ST BENTON HARBOR MI 49022 A MI CORP
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Filing: 1969-01-09
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An uncoupling rod assembly for railway vehicles having cushioning incorporated therein. The assembly includes telescoping members to accommodate the length of travel and swinging movement of the couplers. The telescoping members are formed from relatively thin stock to reduce the weight of the uncoupling rod assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard F Manyek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61G; B61G7/00; B61G7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An uncoupling rod assembly adapted to be mounted on the end sill of a railway vehicle having a coupler extending therefrom, said uncoupling rod aSsembly comprising a first member of substantially C-shaped cross section, means fixed to one end of said first member for mounting said uncoupling rod assembly for rotation on said end sill, a second member of substantially Ushaped cross section, means telescopingly supporting the other end of said first member with said U-shaped cross section of said second member, a third member of substantially U-shaped cross section, U-shaped strap means having one end telescopingly mounting said third member on the exterior of the bight of said second member, and an uncoupling rod having a shank projecting upwardly at an angle substantially perpendicular to the telescoping axis of said members and fixed to the other end of said third member, and having a laterally bent portion at the upper end of said shank terminating a hook engageable with the lock lifter of the coupler.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An uncoupling rod assembly adapted to be mounted on the end sill of a railway vehicle having a coupler extending therefrom, said uncoupling rod aSsembly comprising a first member of substantially C-shaped cross section, means fixed to one end of said first member for mounting said uncoupling rod assembly for rotation on said end sill, a second member of substantially Ushaped cross section, means telescopingly supporting the other end of said first member with said U-shaped cross section of said second member, a third member of substantially U-shaped cross section, U-shaped strap means having one end telescopingly mounting said third member on the exterior of the bight of said second member, and an uncoupling rod having a shank projecting upwardly at an angle substantially perpendicular to the telescoping axis of said members and fixed to the other end of said third member, and having a laterally bent portion at the upper end of said shank terminating a hook engageable with the lock lifter of the coupler.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
An uncoupling rod assembly adapted to be mounted on the end sill of a railway vehicle having a coupler supported for lengthwise and swinging movement, said uncoupling rod assembly comprising a first member of substantially C-shaped cross section, a second member of substantially U-shaped cross section, means extending across the ends of the legs of said U-shaped second member for telescopingly supporting said first member within said U-shaped cross section, a third member of C-shaped cross section, and U-shaped strap means fixed to said second member for telescopingly supporting said third member on the exterior face of the bight portion of said second member, and an uncoupling rod having an upstanding shank fixed to the projecting end of said third member, said uncoupling rod having a portion bent laterally to said upstanding shank and terminating in a hook engageable with a lock lifter of said coupler.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
An uncoupling rod assembly adapted to be mounted on the end sill of a railway vehicle having a coupler supported for lengthwise and swinging movement, said uncoupling rod assembly comprising a first member of substantially C-shaped cross section, a second member of substantially U-shaped cross section, means extending across the ends of the legs of said U-shaped second member for telescopingly supporting said first member within said U-shaped cross section, a third member of C-shaped cross section, and U-shaped strap means fixed to said second member for telescopingly supporting said third member on the exterior face of the bight portion of said second member, and an uncoupling rod having an upstanding shank fixed to the projecting end of said third member, said uncoupling rod having a portion bent laterally to said upstanding shank and terminating in a hook engageable with a lock lifter of said coupler.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein a handle is filed to the projection end of said first member, and means is provided for rotatably mounting said handle on said end sill.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein biasing spring means is attached between the handle and said end sill, and wherein stop means are provided on said handle mounting means against which said biasing spring restrains said uncoupling rod assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |