Patent ID: 6336532
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A backing plate for a railroad brake shoe having a backing plate with side edges, and ends, said backing plate having a generally convex top surface, a generally concave underside, a longitudinal axis and an arcuate lug section which is positioned remote from said backing plate ends and transverse to said longitudinal axis, said lug section having lug slots and defining a key cavity, said lug section having a top surface, an underside and a plurality of reinforcing members located thereon, said lug section underside being deformed inwardly in spaced relation to said lug slots and said lug section top surface being coextensively deformed such that said reinforcing members are integrally formed with said lug section without requiring attachment thereto, said reinforcing members imparting greater strength to the lug section and preventing weakening thereof during operation of the railroad brake shoe.