Long rail transport train
US11492024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B29/17
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railcar consist of flatcars for transporting continuous rail sections configured for top loading and end unloading of the rail sections. The consist includes a tie-down flatcar and plural support flatcars. The tie-down flatcar includes a rail securement rack with plural removable rail clamping shelves that facilitate top loading and clamping of the rail sections in place. Each of the plural support flatcars have a roller rack fixed to it. The roller racks include plural roller shelves with rollers to support the rail sections. The roller shelves are pivotally mounted to the roller racks between a loading position that provides clearance for placement of the rail sections from above the consist, and a transport position that supports the rail sections.
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