Railroad freight car sidebearing

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120051678A1
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12807226

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An improved side bearing for railway cars is provided that achieves improved tracking and curving by the limitation of rock of the railway car. The side bearing comprises a base with a generally upwardly extending wall portion. A cap comprising a top section with generally downwardly extending wall portion is provided. The cap extends into or around the wall section of the base. A spring is provided within the base that extends to the underside and supports the cap. A base insert is provided of varying thickness to support springs of the same preselected height to provide preselected varying load capacities.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR AGENTMAC D1109-019 1525 WEST W T HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brad, Johnstone Plainfield, US 1 0
Mueller, Michael University City, US 189 1807

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