Railway gondola cars
US4361097A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D7/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A railway gondola car suitable for rotary unloading. The floor of the car comprises a pair of concave troughs which extend between the center sill and the sides of the car having their axes parallel to the axis of the center sill along that portion of the car between the trucks. The car has an increased lading capacity and lower center of gravity than conventional gondola cars.
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