SECTION BIMETAL BRAKING CLAMP Russian patent published in 2011 - IPC B61H1/00 F16D65/04 F16D69/02 B32B1/06 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to railway transport, particularly, to railway transport braking equipment. Braking clamp comprises arc-like cast iron bar and steel plate wherefrom steel cylindrical inserts come off into cast iron bar. Braking clamp rear center has crosswise boss with bore to receive wedge-like cotter. Inserts are staggered and arranged radially relative to clamp working side. Steel plate has a number of square holes with rounded angles in compliance with inserts arrangement in bar body so that faces of two inserts are located opposite each hole. Inserts are arranged to have their face partially overlapping said holes. Inserts are welded to edge of square holes by 10-12 mm long seam with 5 mm leg. Steel plate ends have square holes to receive cast U-beam-shaped iron bosses.

EFFECT: higher reliability and efficiency of brakes, reduced wear of wheels ruled out wheels interlocking.

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