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Modular coil railcar

US12179811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2021
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F1/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular railcar includes a modular top system that is configured to hold one or more coils of material, and a railcar underframe that supports the modular top system. The modular top system includes a pair of side sills and one or more troughs disposed between the pair of side sills. Each side sill of the pair of side sills extends a longitudinal length of the modular top system. Each trough of the one or more troughs is configured to hold a coil of the one or more coils of material. The underframe includes one or more coupling apparatuses that are configured to detachably engage the modular top system when the modular top system is positioned on top of the underframe.

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