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Adapter for bottom outlet valve

US10690260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

TRINITY RAIL GROUP, LLC · US

Inventors

James A. Bogusky · Schwenksville, US
Christopher Crisafulli · Mansfield, US
Samuel Nash · Dallas, US
Dipen Shah · Talence, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 31, 2018
Grant date	Jun 23, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 31, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K35/06
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to certain embodiments, an adapter assembly for a bottom outlet valve comprises an apparatus configured to be coupled to a stem of the bottom outlet valve of the railroad car. The stem of the bottom outlet valve is aligned generally with a longitudinal axis of the railroad car. The apparatus comprises a coupler configured to be coupled to the stem of the bottom outlet valve and a primary gear coupled to the coupler. The primary gear is configured to be coupled to a handle assembly extending from either side of the railroad car. The handle assembly is configured to operate the bottom outlet valve.

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