Railroad tank car fittings
US11608096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D17/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railroad tank car may have external fittings, such as brake fittings. A low mount brake fitting is located in a recess formed in the end sill of the car or in the side sill of the car between the main bolster and the end sill. Where an end sill installation is used, the end sill may be asymmetric, with the recess being formed to one side of the center sill. Alternatively, the end sill may be offset longitudinally away from the striker, and a spacer inserted.
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