Full side openable boxcar
US10696311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/51
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A full side openable boxcar is provided according to the present application, which includes multiple doors movable in a direction of a body of the boxcar, and opening and closing devices each being configured to activate the opening and closing of the respective doors; in a closing state, the doors are arranged sequentially to form one side wall of the full side openable boxcar, and opening is required, the opening and closing devices activate the doors to translate in an inner-outer direction, to allow the doors to be staggered and moved in a longitudinal direction of the car body to open the corresponding position of the full side openable boxcar. The design of a door assembly is optimized so as to improve the simplicity and flexibility of door opening and closing, thereby ensuring the improvement in cargo loading and unloading efficiency.
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