A heat indicator bracket is provided for retaining a railcar wheel bearing heat indicator within a receptacle in a bearing housing to which the wheel is mounted. The bracket has a ring having a passage therethrough which is insertable into the receptacle to prevent the heat indicator from exiting the receptacle while allowing visual confirmation that through the passage of the presence of the heat indicator and that it has not discharged. An arm extends from the ring and has a passage therethrough for receiving a fastener to secure the bracket to the housing.
HEAT INDICATOR BRACKET
SUPPORT D'INDICATEUR DE TEMPERATURE
2015-07-08
Patent
Electronic Resource
English