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Devices and systems for stopping travel of a railcar

US8485105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims

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Assignee

AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc. · US

Inventors

Thomas J. Heyden · Arlington Heights, US
Gregory P. Reitz · Spooner, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2010
Grant date	Jul 16, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61K7/20
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices and systems for stopping travel of a railcar along rails is provided, the railcar having wheel treads that ride on the rails. A railcar stop is configured to engage at least one wheel tread of the railcar to stop travel of the railcar along the rails. The railcar stop extends above the rails at a first height prior to engagement with a wheel tread and extends above the rails at a second, greater height after engagement with the wheel tread.

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