Pedestal container locking device
US4430032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1092
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Latch for locking a container to a pedestal on the flat deck of a flat car and particularly containers containing flammable materials. The container is supported on a pedestal at each corner thereof and the pedestals are adjustably mounted in guideways for movement along the deck of the flat car in accordance with the length of the container, to support containers at selected intervals along the car. A spring biased latch is provided to lock the container to the pedestal and a lock is provided for the latch is provided which reacts against the pedestal and includes a biasing spring for the lock to positively hold the latch in a locked position even though the car should be derailed.
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