Non-metallic polymer longitudinal hood collar
US5390607A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61F1/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hood collar for connecting and sealing the end of a center sill hood on a sloped floor sheet of a hopper rail car. The hood is formed from a polymer material and has a slot for receiving the end of hood. The collar is formed with flanges that are attached by mechanical fasteners to the floor sheets.
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