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Multiple batch system and method for loading railcars of a wide range of capacities and designs

US7411136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 3, 2006
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01G13/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Multiple-batch train loading systems and methods, for example for loading coal, which are capable of accommodating railcars of a wide range of capacities and designs. Each railcar is loaded with at least a relatively large initial weighed batch having a weight at least approximately equal to the maximum available capacity of a weigh bin, and a relatively small final weighed batch. The initial weighed batch and the final weighed batch are both made up with precision. If required, one or more intermediate weighed batches are loaded into the railcar. The intermediate batches, if required, are made up rapidly, but not necessarily with precision.

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