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Movable lading bracing stanchions for freight cars

US4208970A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1977
Grant dateJun 24, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 19, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D45/006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A movable stanchion for bracing freight in a transporting vehicle such as a railroad car or the like. The stanchion is supported for movement along the length of the cargo area of the car by an overhead track. A locking device carried by the stanchion cooperates with the overhead track and a floor mounted track to lock the stanchion in preselected bracing positions. The stanchion has a bracing face that extends transversely to its direction of movement and which is substantially less in the transverse direction than one-half of the width of the cargo area. The stanchion also has a device which cooperates with the floor mounted track so as to prevent pivotal movement in a transverse direction.

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