公开(公告)号：US07533780B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11147089

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: David W. Daugherty, Jr.

Inventor： David W. Daugherty, Jr.

IPC: B61G9/00

CPC classification number: B61G7/10 ,  B61G9/24

Abstract: A slackless coupler assembly having a ball and race assembly provided in the coupler butt. The ball and race assembly comprises a ball member having a substantially spherical shape and a one piece race member which is formed integrally with at least a portion of the ball member in a manner so as to enable rotational movement of the ball member with respect to the one piece race member. The outer surface of the one piece race member has a shape which is capable of being placed within an aperture of a male connection member so as to enable rotational movement of the male connection member with respect to a female connection member. A telescoping spring is provided to maintain the coupler knuckle in a substantially vertical direction. A slackless coupler assembly of the present invention eliminates the need for expensive draft gears.

Abstract translation: 一种无松弛联接器组件，其具有设置在联接器对接中的球和座圈组件。 球和座圈组件包括具有大致球形的球形构件和与球构件的至少一部分一体形成的一体式座圈构件，以便能够使球构件相对于球形构件的旋转运动 一件比赛成员。 一体式座圈构件的外表面具有能够被放置在阳连接构件的孔内的形状，以使得阳连接构件相对于阴连接构件能够旋转运动。 提供伸缩弹簧以将联轴器转向节保持在基本垂直的方向。 本发明的无松弛耦合器组件消除了对昂贵的拔模齿轮的需要。

公开(公告)号：US06688482B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US09197164

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: David W. Daugherty, Jr.

Inventor： David W. Daugherty, Jr.

IPC: B61G700

CPC classification number: F16C11/0614 ,  B61G5/02 ,  B61G9/20

Abstract: A connection assembly for use in either an articulated coupling arrangement and/or a slackless drawbar arrangement for connecting together adjacently disposed ends of a pair of railway vehicles in a semi-permanent manner is provided. The connection assembly comprises a spherical member and a modified male connection member wherein the male connection member includes an aperture and a portion of the inner surface of the male connection member formed by this aperture forms a part of the inner surface upon which the spherical member rotates against. The inner surface of the modified male connection member includes a portion which is engageable with a retainer member to hold the spherical member within the aperture of the male connection member. This retainer member also completes a substantially spherical inner surface upon which the spherical member can rotate against enabling the male connection member to rotate with respect to a female connection member or a car connection member in the articulated coupling arrangement or slackless drawbar assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于铰接式联接装置和/或无松弛牵引杆装置中的连接组件，用于以一种半永久方式将一对铁路车辆相邻设置的端部连接在一起。 连接组件包括球形构件和改进的阳连接构件，其中阳连接构件包括孔，并且由该孔形成的阳连接构件的内表面的一部分形成内表面的一部分，球形构件在该内表面上旋转 反对。 改进的阳连接构件的内表面包括可与保持构件接合以将球形构件保持在阳连接构件的孔内的部分。 该保持构件还完成了一个基本上球形的内表面，球形构件可以在该内表面上旋转，使得阳连接构件相对于铰接联接装置或无松弛牵引杆组件中的阴连接构件或汽车连接构件能够旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5547089A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-20

申请号：US308604

申请日：1994-09-19

Applicant: David W. Daugherty Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： David W. Daugherty Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B60D1/02 ,  B60D1/06 ,  B61G1/00 ,  B61G5/02 ,  B61G9/00

CPC classification number: B60D1/065 ,  B61G5/02

Abstract: A slackless drawbar comprising a female member with one end engaging an end of a car body center sill and another end extends outwardly from the center sill end. A cavity formed in such other end defined by inner surfaces of the back wall, top wall and pair of side walls and open at a bottom and outer end thereof. Openings are formed through each side wall. A male member includes a first end movably disposed in such cavity and a second end. An aperture is formed through such male member first end. A portion of a spherical shaped member is disposed in such aperture. A pair of shaft members extend from outer surfaces of such spherical member. A portion of each shaft member is disposed in respective side wall openings. Each shaft member has a flat surface formed thereon. A race having a portion thereof disposed in such aperture and secured to such male member. The race inner surface is disposed around the spherical member. A pair of wedges, a surface of one wedge engages one of such shaft members flat surfaces and another surface of such one wedge engages a flat vertical surface formed on one side wall adjacent a portion of such first opening and a surface of the other wedge engages another of such flat surfaces formed on such shaft members and another surface of such another wedge engages a flat vertical surface formed on a second side wall adjacent a portion of such second opening. A securing device secures such second end of such male member to a second end of another male member.

Abstract translation: 一个无松弛的牵引杆，包括一个阴构件，其一端与轿厢主体中心梁的一端接合，另一端从中心梁端向外延伸。 在另一端形成的空腔，其由后壁，顶壁和一对侧壁的内表面限定，并在其底部和外端开口。 开口通过每个侧壁形成。 阳构件包括可移动地设置在这种空腔中的第一端和第二端。 通过这种阳构件第一端形成孔。 球形构件的一部分设置在该孔中。 一对轴构件从这种球形构件的外表面延伸。 每个轴构件的一部分设置在相应的侧壁开口中。 每个轴构件具有形成在其上的平坦表面。 一种赛道，其一部分设置在该孔中并固定到这种凸形构件上。 座圈内表面设置在球形构件周围。 一对楔形物，一个楔形物的表面接合这种轴构件平坦表面中的一个，并且这种楔形物的另一个表面接合形成在与该第一开口的一部分相邻的一个侧壁上的平坦垂直表面，另一个楔形物的表面接合 形成在这种轴构件上的这种平坦表面中的另一个和另一个楔的另一个表面接合形成在与第二开口的一部分相邻的第二侧壁上的平坦的垂直表面。 固定装置将这种凸形构件的这种第二端固定到另一个凸形构件的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US5080243A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-14

申请号：US586570

申请日：1990-09-21

Applicant: Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow ,  William D. Wallace

Inventor： Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow ,  William D. Wallace

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/32041

Abstract: An assembly mechanism is provided for removably securing a bearing assembly carried by a male connection member to a female connection member of an articulated coupling system. Such assembly mechanism includes at least one vertically disposed lug member secured to an outer surface of a vertically disposed side wall of a cavity formed in one end of such female connection member adjacent an opening formed in such side wall portion. There is at least one horizontally disposed lug member secured to such outer surface adjacent another portion of such opening in such side wall portion. A locking member is engageable with each of such vertical lug member and such horizontal lug member and a portion of a shaft-like member extending outwardly from such bearing assembly. The locking member removably secures such shaft-like member against rotation in such opening. A locking device is engageable with such locking member and such vertical lug member and such horizontal lug member which locks such locking member in a secure manner to such verticl lug member and such horizontal lug member.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种组装机构，用于可拆卸地将由阳连接构件承载的轴承组件固定到铰接式联接系统的阴连接构件。 这种组装机构包括至少一个垂直设置的凸耳件，固定到垂直设置的空腔侧壁的外表面上，该腔体形成在与该侧壁部分中形成的开口相邻的凹形连接件的一端中。 在这种侧壁部分中至少有一个水平布置的凸耳件固定到这种外表面上与该开口的另一部分相邻。 锁定构件可与每个这种垂直凸耳构件和这种水平凸耳构件和从该轴承组件向外延伸的轴状构件的一部分接合。 锁定构件在这种开口中可拆卸地固定这种轴状构件以避免旋转。 锁定装置可以与这种锁定构件和这种垂直凸耳构件和这种水平凸耳构件接合，该水平凸耳构件将这种锁定构件以可靠的方式锁定到这种垂直凸耳构件和这种水平凸耳构件。

公开(公告)号：US5979679A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US49519

申请日：1998-03-27

Applicant: Michael E. Ring ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Scott Natschke

Inventor： Michael E. Ring ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Scott Natschke

IPC: B61G7/10 ,  B61G9/24 ,  B61G7/00

CPC classification number: B61G7/10 ,  B61G9/24 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49902

Abstract: A method of preassembling a slackless type drawbar assembly prior to installation into an end portion of a center sill member secured to a railway freight car. The method comprising the steps of providing a carrier plate member having a means for securing such carrier plate member to a flange portion of such center sill member. Securing a pair of radially opposed and axially aligned shaft support members to a top surface of the carrier plate member. Positioning a drawbar assembly on top of the shaft support members and securing in place. Positioning at least one crushable wedge support member on the top surface of such carrier plate member adjacent the shaft support members. Setting a pair of radially opposed locking wedge members on such at least one crushable support member. Securing the locking wedge members to such at least one crushable support member and the carrier plate member without distorting such at least one crushable support member. Then, positioning this assembly into such end portion of such center sill member and securing it thereto. Thereafter, tightening the locking wedge members in place until all slack has been removed from such slackless drawbar assembly thereby at least one of crushing and flattening the crushable support member.

Abstract translation: 在安装到固定到铁路货车的中心梁构件的端部之前预先组装无松弛型牵引杆组件的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：提供具有用于将这种承载板构件固定到该中心梁构件的凸缘部分的装置的承载板构件。 将一对径向对置且轴向对齐的轴支撑构件固定到承载板构件的顶表面。 将牵引杆组件定位在轴支撑构件的顶部并固定到位。 将至少一个可破碎的楔形支撑构件定位在该承载板构件的与轴支撑构件相邻的顶表面上。 在这种至少一个可压溃的支撑构件上设置一对径向相对的锁定楔形构件。 将锁定楔形构件固定到这种至少一个可压碎支撑构件和承载板构件上，而不使这种至少一个可压碎支撑构件变形。 然后，将该组件定位到这种中心轨道构件的这种端部并将其固定到其上。 此后，将锁定楔形构件紧固到位，直到所有的松弛已经从这种无松弛的牵引杆组件移除，从而将可压碎支撑构件的至少一个压碎和压平。

公开(公告)号：US5560503A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US545930

申请日：1995-10-20

Applicant: David W. Daugherty, Jr.

Inventor： David W. Daugherty, Jr.

IPC: B61G5/02 ,  B61G1/00

CPC classification number: B61G5/02

Abstract: An articulated coupling male connection member support assembly having an improved lubrication arrangement incorporated therein. Such support assembly includes a bottom ring bearing member supported on an upper surface of a bottom wall portion of a female connection member adjacent an outer end thereof. The bottom ring bearing member has a concave shaped spherical upper surface. An upper ring bearing member having a convex shaped spherical bottom surface is supported by such concave upper surface of the bottom ring bearing member. The upper ring bearing member has a substantially flat upper surface for supporting a bottom surface of a male connection member adjacent an outer end thereof. There is a substantially solid lubricating liner member disposed between such concave shaped spherical upper surface of the bottom ring bearing member and such convex shaped spherical bottom surface of the upper ring bearing member. This substantially solid lubricating liner member is secured to one of such concave shaped spherical upper surface and such convex shaped spherical bottom surface.

Abstract translation: 具有结合在其中的改进的润滑装置的铰接联接器公连接构件支撑组件。 这种支撑组件包括支撑在阴连接构件的与其外端相邻的底壁部分的上表面上的底环支承构件。 底环承载构件具有凹形的球形上表面。 具有凸形球形底表面的上环支承构件由底环承载构件的这种凹上表面支撑。 上环承载构件具有基本平坦的上表面，用于支撑阳连接构件的与其外端相邻的底表面。 设置在底环承载部件的凹形球形上表面和上环支承部件的凸形球形底表面之间的基本上固体的润滑衬套部件。 这个基本上固体的润滑衬套件固定到这种凹形球形上表面和这种凸形球形底表面之一上。

公开(公告)号：US5277323A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-11

申请号：US814259

申请日：1991-12-23

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/7067

Abstract: This invention provides a locking wedge assembly capable of exerting a predetermined pressure in at least one direction. Such assembly removably secures a male connection member to a female connection member of an articulated coupling arrangement. Such articulated coupling arrangement used to secure one end of a first railway car to an adjacent end of said railway car in a semi-permanent fashion. The assembly includes a wedge-shaped member having a surface engageable with a surface located in an opening in a side wall portion of a cavity at an outer end of the female member and another surface engageable with a surface on a shaft member of a spherical bearing carried by such male member. An aperture is formed through such wedge-shaped member along a longitudinal axis thereof. A bolt member is disposed through this aperture and an aperture formed through a bottom wall on the outer end of such female member adjacent the side wall opening. At least one force exerting device is positioned intermediate either the top surface of the wedge member and the bottom surface of the head of such bolt on the bottom surface of the bottom wall and the top surface of the nut carried by the bolt.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够在至少一个方向施加预定压力的锁定楔组件。 这种组件将阳连接构件可移除地固定到铰接式联接装置的阴连接构件。 这种铰接的联接装置用于以半永久的方式将第一铁路车辆的一端固定到所述铁路车辆的相邻端。 组件包括楔形构件，其具有可与位于阴构件的外端处的腔的侧壁部分中的开口中的表面接合的表面，以及可与球形轴承的轴构件上的表面接合的另一表面 由男性成员携带。 沿其纵向轴线穿过这种楔形构件形成孔。 螺栓构件穿过该孔设置，并且孔穿过靠近侧壁开口的这种阴构件的外端上的底壁形成。 至少一个力施加装置位于楔形构件的顶表面和这种螺栓的头部的底表面在底壁的底表面和由螺栓承载的螺母的顶表面之间。

公开(公告)号：US5271511A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-21

申请号：US925604

申请日：1992-08-04

Applicant: David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B61G5/02 ,  F16C3/02 ,  B61G5/00

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/32877

Abstract: A bearing assembly having a removable shaft member. The shaft member has a center portion is designed such that rotation of the ball portion of the bearing assembly on the center portion is prevented. A first end portion extends outwardly from one end of the center portion and has a diameter substantially equal to an arcuate portion formed in a first side wall portion of a cavity located at one end of the female connection member. A flat face portion engageable by a wedge member is provided on the first end portion. A locking device is engageable with the first end portion to secure the ball portion against lateral movement in a first direction. A second end portion extends outwardly from the other end of the center portion and has a diameter also substantially equal to a diameter of an arcuate portion in a second side wall portion of the cavity. A flat face is formed on the second end portion which is engageable by another wedge member, thereby securing the male member to the female connection member. Another locking device is engageable on the second end portion to prevent the ball portion of the bearing assembly to prevent lateral movement in a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US5172820A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-22

申请号：US726758

申请日：1991-07-08

Applicant: David W. Daugherty, Jr.

Inventor： David W. Daugherty, Jr.

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02

Abstract: This invention provides a female connection member of an articulated coupling arrangement. Such female connection member includes a center sill engaging portion disposed adjacent a first end of such female connection member and a male connection member receiving portion disposed adjacent a readily disposed second end of such female connection member. A cavity having an open top portion and an open front portion is formed in such male connection member receiving portion. Such cavity is formed by a bottom wall portion, a pair of readily opposed side wall portions which extend upwardly from such bottom wall portion and a back wall portion also extending upwardly from the bottom wall portion and between such pair of side wall portions. A radially opposed opening is formed through each of such pair of side wall portions which opening includes an arcuate portion and a generally rectangular portion. Such female connection member has a generally round plate-like bolster bowl engaging portion disposed adjacent a bottom portion of the bottom wall portion of such cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种铰接式连接装置的阴连接构件。 这种阴连接构件包括邻近这种阴连接构件的第一端设置的中心槛接合部分和与这种阴连接构件的容易设置的第二端相邻设置的阳连接构件接收部分。 具有开口顶部和开口前部的空腔形成在这种阳连接构件接收部分中。 这种空腔由底壁部分，一对容易相对的侧壁部分形成，该侧壁部分从该底壁部分向上延伸，并且后壁部分也从底壁部分和该一对侧壁部分之间向上延伸。 通过这样的一对侧壁部分中的每一个形成径向相对的开口，该开口包括弓形部分和大致矩形部分。 这种阴连接构件具有邻近这种空腔的底壁部分的底部设置的大致圆形的板状垫片接合部分。

公开(公告)号：US5115927A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-26

申请号：US586511

申请日：1990-09-21

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/32557

Abstract: The present invention provides a strengthening mechanism for a female connection member used in a articulated coupling arrangement. Such female connection members include a first end portion configured for connection to one end of a railway car center sill member and a second end portion formed integrally with such first end portion. A cavity is formed in such second end portion and is defined by a bottom wall portion, a rear wall portion and a pair of side wall portions. Such cavity being open adjacent the front and top surface thereof. An opening is formed through a portion of each of such side wall portions. Each such opening includes a slot-like portion and a generally arcuate portion spaced below such slot-like portion. At least one strengthening mechanism is formed integrally with at least one of such pair of side wall portions adjacent such second end portion and is disposed adjacent such slot-like portion adjacent such top surface of such at least one of such pair of side wall portions to provide the requisite amount of force absorbing capability to such female connection member during service in a train consist.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于铰接式联接装置中的阴连接件的加强机构。 这种阴连接构件包括构造成用于连接到铁路车辆中心轨道构件的一端的第一端部和与该第一端部一体形成的第二端部。 在这样的第二端部形成空腔，并由底壁部分，后壁部分和一对侧壁部分限定。 这样的空腔在其前表面和上表面附近打开。 通过每个这种侧壁部分的一部分形成开口。 每个这样的开口包括槽状部分和在这种狭缝状部分下方间隔开的大致弓形部分。 至少一个加强机构与邻近这种第二端部的一对侧壁部分中的至少一个一体地形成，并且邻近这种侧壁部分中的至少一个的这种顶部表面邻近这样的狭缝状部分设置到 在火车组件的使用期间向这种母连接构件提供必要的力吸收能力。