Autorack cars
US11878724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D3/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Autorack cars, may include a car body and a pair of wheeled trucks supporting the car body. The autorack cars may additionally include a stationary deck segment fixedly attached to the car body and at least one pivoting deck segment that is adjacent to the stationary deck segment and that is pivotably connected to the stationary deck segment such that the at least one pivoting deck segment is pivotable between a lowered position and a raised position relative to the stationary deck segment. The at least one pivoting deck segment may be adapted to support at least one vehicle in the lowered and raised positions. The autorack cars may further include at least one pivot assembly for moving the at least one pivoting deck segment between the lowered and raised positions.
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