Patent ID: 6068146
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: B61G

Abstract:
A universal coupler carrier wear plate comprising:a supporting web having a generally T-shape configuration adapted to support said coupler and prevent wear to said coupler and adjacent elements of the coupler;said web having outer and inner downwardly depending flanges attached thereto and spaced apart a sufficient distance to accommodate and protect said coupler carrier;said inner flange being attached to the base portion of said T-shape, and being attached at its sides to said web by curved wall portions which in turn are attached to downwardly depending side portion flanges of substantially equal length to said inner flange and parallel to and spaced inwardly therefrom;said side portion flanges being attached to said web adjacent its ends by downwardly sloped sections which also are attached to the base portion of said T-shaped web and which together with said curved wall sections create relieved areas;said inner and side portion flanges, said sloped sections and said relieved areas being designed to accommodate coupler carriers of varying configurations.