Rail car extension system
US8141498B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61D17/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rail car extension system including a first main rail section, a second main rail section and a plurality of bow structures. The first main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the first side wall. The first main rail section includes a first upper rail portion and a first lower rail portion that extends from the first upper rail portion. The second main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the second side wall. The second main rail section includes a second upper rail portion and a second lower rail portion that extends from the second upper rail portion. The plurality of bow structures are each attached to and extend between the first main rail section and the second main rail section.
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