Vented draining slack adjuster end cap
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United States of America Patent
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Dec 5, 2017
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app pub date -
Feb 4, 2016
filing date -
Feb 6, 2015
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Abstract
A vented cap for a main spring housing of a slack adjuster including an inner portion having an inner seal surface configured for cooperating with an elongated rod member and an outer seal surface configured for cooperating with a sidewall located at an end portion of the main spring housing. The vented end cap includes at least one opening configured to allow fluid and/or contaminants trapped within the slack adjuster and/or the end cap to drain therethrough. Various seals and/or drainage openings can also be provided along the slack adjuster to prevent the entrance of and/or allow for drainage of fluid/contaminants from the slack adjuster. A method for preventing the accumulation of fluid and/or contaminants within a slack adjuster and for protecting a critical operating area of the slack adjuster is also provided.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B61H Class
- 71 Applications Filed
- 57 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.29 % Issued To-Date
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- 1 Citation Count
- B61H Class
- 50 % this patent is cited more than
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