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Auto rack car conversions and deck adjustments

US10266185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

TRINITY NORTH AMERICAN FREIGHT CAR, INC. · US

Inventors

Kenneth W. Huck · Fairview, US
Victor M. Mankarious · Euless, US
Jerry W. Vande Sande · Dallas, US
Caglar Ozerdim · Dallas, US
Christopher C. Harkey · Dallas, US
Hiten Y. Mehta · Frisco, US
Kyle R. Coston · Forney, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 11, 2016
Grant date	Apr 23, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 2, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61D3/187
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a railcar, a first deck, and a second deck. The second deck is positioned within the railcar above the first deck. The second deck includes a first portion, a second portion coupled to a first end of the first portion, and a third portion coupled to a second end of the first portion opposite the first end. The second and third portions can move towards a center of the first portion such that the first portion is positioned above or beneath the second and third portions.

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