Rail car cover system
US7823515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D39/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rail car cover system including a rail car, a first cover section and a second cover section. The rail car has an opening. The first cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The first cover section includes a first hinge mechanism and a first cover material. The second cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The second cover section includes a second hinge mechanism and a second cover material. The first cover section and the second cover section are both movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in the closed configuration, the first cover section and the second cover section substantially cover the opening.
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