Aerodynamic pseudocontainer for reducing drag associated with stacked intermodal containers
US8215239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T30/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an aerodynamic pseudocontainer for a train. The pseudocontainer is configured to be stacked atop an intermodal container in a lead container car at a lead end of the train, so that its aerodynamic configuration reduces drag when the train is in motion, thereby reducing fuel costs and emissions. The pseudocontainer may have connectors on its bottom so that when it is placed on top of the intermodal container, locking devices may be used for attachment.
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