Multi-modal freight systems, devices, and methods
US12036833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60F2301/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A freight vehicle is provided including a set of road wheels configured for road traversal; a set of rail wheels configured for rail traversal, the set of rail wheels being separate from the set of road wheels; and an actuation system configured to modify a relative positioning of the set of road wheels and the set of rail wheels to facilitate operation of the freight vehicle according to a plurality of operational modes. The plurality of operational modes include a road traversal mode wherein the actuation system causes the set of road wheels to contact a road and a rail traversal mode wherein the actuation system causes the set of rail wheels to contact a rail.
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