Fuel pressure actuated coupling for train consist

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9108644
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13661592

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A coupling system for a train consist is disclosed. The coupling system may include a first conduit associated with a locomotive of the train consist, a second conduit associated with a tender car of the train consist, and a fluid coupling connecting the first and second conduits. The coupling system may also include a first mechanical coupler associated with the locomotive and a second mechanical coupler associated with the tender car and configured to engage and lock with the first mechanical coupler. The coupling system may further include a locking device driven by fluid passing through the fluid coupling that is configured to inhibit disengagement of the first mechanical coupler and the second mechanical coupler.

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PROGRESS RAIL LOCOMOTIVE INC9310 WEST 55TH ST LAGRANGE IL 60525

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foege, Aaron Gamache Westmont, US 36 132
Steffen, Joshua Wayne El Paso, US 12 38

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