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Low profile railway car

US5320046A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 1992
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61G3/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a railway car for hauling stacked containers. The railway car comprises a coupler and draft assembly having a vertical dimension that is substantially reduced over conventional railway car systems. The reduced height of the coupler and draft assembly allow three tiers of containers to be stacked on the railway car without exceeding A.A.R. height requirements.

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