Vented draining slack adjuster end cap

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9834232
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15015679

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A vented cap for a main spring housing of a slack adjuster including an inner portion having an inner seal surface configured for cooperating with an elongated rod member and an outer seal surface configured for cooperating with a sidewall located at an end portion of the main spring housing. The vented end cap includes at least one opening configured to allow fluid and/or contaminants trapped within the slack adjuster and/or the end cap to drain therethrough. Various seals and/or drainage openings can also be provided along the slack adjuster to prevent the entrance of and/or allow for drainage of fluid/contaminants from the slack adjuster. A method for preventing the accumulation of fluid and/or contaminants within a slack adjuster and for protecting a critical operating area of the slack adjuster is also provided.

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION1001 AIR BRAKE AVENUE WILMERDING PA 15148

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gregar, Peter Paul Greenville, US 12 23
Natschke, Scott Lee Bourbonnais, US 10 20
Whalen, Shaun T Chicago, US 6 17

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