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Rotatable rail device and method for placing a truck onto a set of tracks

US9682600B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2013
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60F2301/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rail gear system and a method for placing a truck on railroad tracks are provided in which the truck can be placed into the set of railroad tracks using a short siding. The rail gear may be mounted on a back portion of the truck and may rotate so that the a rear portion of the truck rotates about the track when the rail gear is engaged with the set of railroad tracks.

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