Railway car with vented bolster to facilitate the thawing of lading
US5058509A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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