Railcar unloading system
US8379927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20305
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for unloading a railcar includes an imaging system for generating a model of features of the railcar as the railcar enters an unloading station, and an actuation device in communication with the imaging system for identifying a capstan using model information and engaging the capstans to cause the discharge of material from the railcar.
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