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Apparatus and system for the unloading of open top rail cars

US9139385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2012
Grant dateSep 22, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/30
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the unloading of an open top railcar apparatus has a ramp with a top surface and a bottom surface, a leg member affixed to the ramp so as to support the bottom surface of the ramp a distance above an underlying surface, and a hanger affixed to one end of the ramp so as to be suitable for positioning into the open top of the rail car. The leg member has first arm affixed to the first side member, a second side member affixed to the second side member, and bar affixed to the arms and extending therebetween.

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