Rotatable rail device and method for placing a truck onto a set of tracks
US9682600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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