Patent ID: 7621706
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: B60P,B61D

Abstract:
1. A lading tie anchor link for a railway flatcar comprising: a retainer-engaging portion having a nominal cross-sectional area for interlocking engagement with a retainer on a railway flatcar; a large load bearing surface configured for engaging a length of metal banding and defining a convex curved surface extending for less than 360°, wherein said large load bearing surface has a cross-sectional area substantially larger than said nominal cross-sectional area and wherein said large load bearing surface includes a varying lateral, convex curvature having a minimum radius of curvature at one location along said large load bearing surface and a maximum radius of curvature at another location along said large load bearing surface; and said large load bearing surface is unitarily formed with the retainer-engaging portion into the lading tie anchor link.