Center sill construction for a hopper rail car
US5860366A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D7/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hopper car having smooth side walls being reinforced by a horizontal beam along a horizontal seam. The roof of the car has a plurality of extruded beams, including a pair of coaming extrusions extending the length of a hatch opening. The coaming extrusions include tabs to which the hatch covers can be attached at any location. A hollow side sill is formed with tabs to attach the side sheets and the sloped floor panels. A four piece hood encases the center sill along its length.
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