Drawspring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001852",
  "term": "Drawspring",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A heavy-duty spring incorporated into a railway car's draft gear assembly, positioned between the coupler and the car body. It absorbs and dissipates the shock and impact forces that occur during coupling and train movement. This component reduces stress on the car structure and cargo, contributing to smoother train operation.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zugfeder",
    "es": "resorte de tracción",
    "fr": "ressort d'attelage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drawspring/"
}