Air Hose Hanger for a Rail Way Vehicle

The air hose hanger of claim 18, wherein the first arm comprises a tab having an aperture formed thereon, the aperture configured for receiving a hook of an elastic air support hanger attached to a flexible air hose.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, further comprising a hose connection rotatably attached to an end of the second arm for rotatably supporting a flexible air hose attached to the hose connection.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, wherein the end of the second arm includes a hollow cylindrical member configured for receiving a cylindrical member of the hose connection, wherein the cylindrical member of the hose connection is attached to the hollow cylindrical member for rotatable movement of the hose connection with respect to the hollow cylindrical member.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, where the arm includes a “+” or “x” shaped cross-section.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, wherein the rail car comprises a cushioned car, and wherein the coupler comprises a cushioned coupler.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, wherein the head and arm are comprised of ductile iron, heat treated ductile iron, or austempered ductile iron or steel for weldable designs.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, where two of the at least three holes comprise first and second lightener holes preformed in the coupler.

The air hose hanger of claim 18, wherein one of the at least three holes comprises a first aperture preformed on an underside of the coupler, and wherein the air hose hanger further comprises an extension extending from the head in a direction generally away from the second arm, the extension including a second aperture configured for alignment with the first aperture preformed in the underside of the coupler and attached to the coupler via a bolt passing through both the first and second apertures.