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Devices and systems for controlling travel of a railcar

US8485107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2011
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2031

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

Abstract

A device and system for controlling travel of a railcar along a set of rails is provided. In one example, a railcar stop is coupled to the set of rails and is selectively movable between a first position wherein the railcar is free to travel along the set of rails and a second position wherein the railcar stop engages the treads of the wheels to thereby prevent travel of the railcar in at least one direction along the rails.

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