Handheld solenoid activation remote for a railroad car door
US11554797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handheld portable solenoid activation device for operating doors of hopper railcars includes a battery power source and is configured for safe single hand operation in either opening or closing arrangements, recharging of the batteries, and isolation of the electrical components from the operator. The device or remote includes a housing configured to be held in one hand of the user; a battery power source within the housing; a pair of leads extending from the housing and selectively coupled to the battery power source and configured to align and connect with the touch plate and ground plate of a railroad car door operating solenoid; and an activator configured for one handed operation by the user, wherein activation when the leads are connecting the touch plate and ground plate will activate the solenoid for opening or closing of the railroad car door.
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