Universal hitch intermodal well car system
US12179812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60F1/005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a well car includes a frame, a hitch coupled to the frame near the first end of the frame, and a first deck coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first pair of sockets located near a first end of the frame and a second pair of sockets located near a second end of the frame. Each socket of the first pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a first pair of support castings located at a first position along a length of a well car. Each socket of the second pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a second pair of support castings located at a second position along the length of the well car. The first deck is configured to hold wheels of a trailer when the trailer is coupled to the hitch.
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