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Pivotal bridge plate between laterally tiltable dumping wagon bodies

US4688489A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1985
Grant dateAug 25, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D7/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for bridging a space between adjacent wagons having laterally tiltable bodies and arranged end to end in a train includes a flap pivoted at the rear end of a wagon body for free pivotal movement about a horizontal transverse axis, the flap having a width corresponding to that of the respective wagon body and a length sufficient to overlap the following wagon body.

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