Patent · US Expired

Railway car with vented bolster to facilitate the thawing of lading

US5058509A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 1991
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D7/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A railway car suitable for rotary or bottom dump unloading. The body bolster is fitted with vents to permit a heating of the slope floor at the ends of the car to thaw the lading prior to unloading.

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