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Ballast for locomotives

US9193363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 2013
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61C17/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ballast is configured to be selectively coupled to a chassis of a locomotive based on an anticipated change in axle load capacity of a rail. The ballast includes a container, a lid, and a catch plate. The container includes one or more sides and is configured to store a heavy mass of material therein. The lid is disposed on one of a bottom and lateral sides of the container. The catch plate is spaced apart and rigidly attached to the container to define a pocket therebetween. The pockets are configured to allow one or more lifting implements to be inserted such that the container may be hoisted and selectively coupled to the chassis.

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