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Railcar cold formed center sill with stiffness enhancing structure

US11945476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2022
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2042

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

Abstract

A cold formed center sill configured for extending substantially the length of a railcar, wherein said center sill includes a top wall, a pair of side sections joined to the top wall by a pair of upper curved sections, bottom sections coupled to the side sections through curved connecting sections, wherein the center sill includes an upwardly extending stiffening longitudinal rib centered within the top wall.

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