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Platform lift for railroad car moving vehicle

US12116024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2021
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D3/187
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A railroad car moving vehicle comprises a chassis, the chassis including at least two ground wheels and at least two track wheels; a platform moveably mounted on the chassis; a platform lifting apparatus configured to move the platform between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the chassis, the platform lifting apparatus including a platform lifting cylinder operatively coupled between the chassis and the platform; and at least one locking leg, the locking leg positionable between an extended position and a stowed position, the locking leg preventing lowering of the platform when in the extended position.

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