Method and system for setback modular platform with integrated shuttle platform

US10384691B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Gary Talbot · Wilmington, US
• Kyle Giannaula · Philadelphia, US
• Robert Kokx · Sterling Heights, US
• Christopher Kattola · Shelby Charter Township, US
• Edward Boryn · Wixom, US
• Toniya Camilleri · Ferguson Road, US
• Glenn Ludemann · Waterford Township, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 7, 2016
• Grant date: Aug 20, 2019
• Expiry date: Apr 3, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B61B1/02
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular platform system includes a setback platform system for a shared track rail system on a ground level. The shared track rail system is usable by a commuter, regional and intercity rail vehicle and a freight vehicle. The setback platform includes a first path at a first height with respect to the ground level. The setback platform also includes a shuttle platform. The shuttle platform is at a second height in a first position different from the first height. The shuttle platform is configured to be moved from the first position to a second position different from the first position. A front edge of the shuttle platform is farther away from a centerline of the shared track rail system if the shuttle platform is in the first portion than if the shuttle platform is in the second position.