New York [etc.] Simmons-Boardman Pub. Co. [etc.] · leaf 53
Any further inward movement of the draw-head results In lorcing the tightly compressed fric-tion plates P together in a vertical direction, at thesame time compressing the main draft spring. Thusthe mechanical work done by the above parts, whichare inclosed in the buffer body B, is transmitted… … Fni. 4—Showing various Positions of Westinghouse Buf fer in Action,the buffer at one end ot the car to the buffer at theother end, forming also a continuous draw-bar. Athrust or a pull on the draw-head will therefore passthrough an elastic medium and be distributed verygenerally throughout the car.…
Railroads · Railroad cars
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