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Torque box

US11198454B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

TRINITY RAIL GROUP, LLC · US

Inventors

Robert S. Trent · Steger, US
David C. Brabb · Chicago, US
Anand Prabhakaran · Clarendon Hills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 6, 2018
Grant date	Dec 14, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61F1/08
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque box includes a front plate and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is coupled to the front plate such that the bottom surface is orthogonal to front plate and such that front plate extends along the bottom surface. The bottom surface defines a first raised portion configured to fit over a wheel of a railcar.

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