Patent ID: 6237877
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: B61K,G01K,Y10S

Abstract:
A failed bearing indicator for indicating an overheated axle on a railcar by activating a dragging equipment indicator adjacent to a railroad, said failed bearing indicator comprising an elongated, flexible connector having a first end for attachment to the railcar and a second end spaced from said first end; a substantially heat-resistant first fastener engaging said first end of said connector for fastening said first end of said connector to the railcar; and a substantially heat-sensitive second fastener engaging said second end of said connector for fastening said second end of said connector to the railcar, whereby said second fastener releases said second end of said connector from the railcar as said first end of said connector remains fastened to said first fastener, and said second end of said connector swings downwardly from said second fastener and strikes and activates the dragging equipment indicator, responsive to overheating of the axle.