Title: Reinforced liner for center plate structure of a railway vehicle

Abstract: A wear-resistant reinforced liner for a center plate structure of a railway vehicle is provided wherein the liner is defined of a polymeric matrix and has top and bottom surfaces adapted to engage railway members, the liner having dual-purpose means embedded in the matrix. This dual-purpose means provides reinforcement for the liner and is partially exposed at the top and bottom surfaces to form a comparatively low electrical resistance path through the liner with each surface portion in contact with the mating members of the vehicle.

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Inventors: Somers, M. John (Dayton, OH, US)

Application Number: 946672
Filing Date: 1978-09-28
Publication_date: 1980-12-09
Assignee: Dayco Corporation (Dayton, OH)
Primary Class(es): 105/199.4 384/422, 428/461
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US Patent Ref:

2514034	Apr, 1950	Dean	105/199.
3346302	Oct, 1967	Robinson et al.	308/137.
3986752	Oct, 1976	Bogar et al.	105/199.
4188888	Feb, 1980	Cooper et al.	105/199.

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Primary Examiner: Bertsch, Richard A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Wolk; Reuben, Bricker; Charles E.