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Railcar extensions for increased structure width

US12128934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 2020
Grant dateOct 29, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D17/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar extension for extending the width of a railcar comprises: a top portion for attaching to a railcar support; a first side portion coupled to the top portion, the first side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending perpendicular from the top portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support; a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending downward from the first side portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support, and wherein the second side portion pivots with respect to the first side portion to conform to the railcar support; and a bottom portion coupled to the second side portion, the bottom portion for attaching to the railcar support.

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