09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
(1) Electronic sensors for monitoring a fleet of rail cars for GPS location, door functionality and closure, load weight, handbrake functionality and usage, air brake pressure and hunting oscillation; sensors, namely, apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing data for the purpose of displaying and reproducing wirelessly transmitted information and data from railroad fleet rail cars and rail car components (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Providing tracking services and information concerning tracking of railroad fleets for business inventory purposes; Fuel management services in the field of railroad fleets
(2) Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of railroad fleet vehicles
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Providing tracking services and information concerning tracking of railroad fleets for business inventory purposes; Fuel management services in the field of railroad fleets Electronic sensors for monitoring a fleet of rail cars for GPS location, door functionality and closure, load weight, handbrake functionality and usage, air brake pressure and hunting oscillation; sensors, namely, apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing data for the purpose of displaying and reproducing wirelessly transmitted information and data from railroad fleet rail cars and rail car components Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of railroad fleet vehicles
Systems and methods for task distribution and tracking in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a method includes obtaining, by a task tracking server system, damage data indicating damage to a component of a rail car, determining, by the task tracking server system, a location of the damage on the component, determining, by the task tracking server system, task data based on the indicated damage and the component, wherein the task data indicates a repair to the component to correct the indicated damage, obtaining, by the task tracking server system and from a third-party database, ownership data indicating a responsible party for the component and a responsible party for the rail car, and generating, by the task tracking server system, a work order including the damage data and the task data.
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for remote monitoring and for detecting that a handbrake has been activated and an impact event may have occurred. In one or more example embodiments, a device for detecting a handbrake or impact event includes a controller having one or more processors, a data array, an accelerometer, and memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to obtain from an accelerometer acceleration data indicating longitudinal acceleration of a railcar, store the acceleration data in the data array, and provide an indication that a handbrake or impact event has occurred.
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for configuring a device remote monitoring and for detecting railcar events are disclosed. In one or more example embodiments, a device for detecting railcar events includes a controller having one or more processors, a data array, an accelerometer, and memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller receive, from a server, a cryptographic authentication key, determine an electronic mailbox associated with a device configuration for the device, obtain, based on periodically checking the electronic mailbox, the device configuration, authenticate; using the cryptographic authentication key, the device configuration; and perform, based on the device configuration, an update to the device.
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for tracking the state of a rail car are disclosed. In one or more example embodiments, a device may use sensors such as a spring height sensor or a time of flight sensor to determine a status of a load car, which may be associated with a location. The system may determine a delivery event at the location. This data may be correlated with spring usage data.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
Electronic sensors for monitoring a fleet of rail cars for GPS location, door functionality and closure, load weight, handbrake functionality and usage, air brake pressure and hunting oscillation; sensors, namely, apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing data for the purpose of displaying and reproducing wirelessly transmitted information and data from railroad fleet rail cars and rail car components Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Providing tracking services and information concerning tracking of railroad fleets for business inventory purposes; Fuel management services in the field of railroad fleets Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of railroad fleet vehicles
12.
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY MACHINE-READABLE MEDIA FOR DETECTING A HUNTING CONDITION OF A RAILCAR AXLE
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for remote monitoring and for detecting that an axle of a railcar is in a hunting condition in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one or more example embodiments, a device for detecting a hunting condition of a railcar axle that includes a controller having one or more processors, a data array, an accelerometer, and memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to obtain from an accelerometer acceleration data indicating lateral acceleration of a railcar, store the acceleration data in the data array, determine multiple standard deviations of accelerometer readings based on the acceleration data stored in the data array, and provide an indication that an axle of the railcar is in a hunting condition based on at least one of the standard deviations of accelerometer readings satisfying a standard deviation threshold.
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for remote monitoring and for detecting that an axle of a railcar is in a hunting condition in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one or more example embodiments, a device for detecting a hunting condition of a railcar axle that includes a controller having one or more processors, a data array, an accelerometer, and memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to obtain from an accelerometer acceleration data indicating lateral acceleration of a railcar, store the acceleration data in the data array, determine multiple standard deviations of accelerometer readings based on the acceleration data stored in the data array, and provide an indication that an axle of the railcar is in a hunting condition based on at least one of the standard deviations of accelerometer readings satisfying a standard deviation threshold.
Systems, methods, and non-transitory machine-readable media for remote monitoring and for detecting that an axle of a railcar is in a hunting condition in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one or more example embodiments, a device for detecting a hunting condition of a railcar axle that includes a controller having one or more processors, a data array, an accelerometer, and memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to obtain from an accelerometer acceleration data indicating lateral acceleration of a railcar, store the acceleration data in the data array, determine multiple standard deviations of accelerometer readings based on the acceleration data stored in the data array, and provide an indication that an axle of the railcar is in a hunting condition based on at least one of the standard deviations of accelerometer readings satisfying a standard deviation threshold.
Systems and methods for remote monitoring and verifying railcar locations in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing device for verifying a rail car location includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when read by the processor cause the computing device to determine a car load state change for a rail car, identify an event corresponding to the car load state change, wherein the event includes an event location, determine a car location of the rail car, establish a geofence based on the car location, determine location information based on the geofence, and verify the car location based on the location information and the event location.
Systems and methods for remote monitoring and verifying railcar locations in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing device for verifying a rail car location includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when read by the processor cause the computing device to determine a car load state change for a rail car, identify an event corresponding to the car load state change, wherein the event includes an event location, determine a car location of the rail car, establish a geofence based on the car location, determine location information based on the geofence, and verify the car location based on the location information and the event location.
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
B61L 27/00 - Systèmes centraux de commande du trafic ferroviaire; Commande côté voie; Systèmes de communication spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G01S 19/50 - Détermination de position la solution de position étant astreinte à se situer sur une courbe ou une surface donnée, p.ex. pour les locomotives sur les voies ferrées
17.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING RAILCAR LOCATION
Systems and methods for remote monitoring and verifying railcar locations in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computing device for verifying a rail car location includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that, when read by the processor cause the computing device to determine a car load state change for a rail car, identify an event corresponding to the car load state change, wherein the event includes an event location, determine a car location of the rail car, establish a geofence based on the car location, determine location information based on the geofence, and verify the car location based on the location information and the event location.
B61L 25/02 - Indication ou enregistrement de la position ou de l'identité de véhicules ou de trains
G01S 19/50 - Détermination de position la solution de position étant astreinte à se situer sur une courbe ou une surface donnée, p.ex. pour les locomotives sur les voies ferrées
18.
Systems and methods for task distribution and tracking
Systems and methods for task distribution and tracking in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a method includes obtaining, by a task tracking server system, damage data indicating damage to a component of a rail car, determining, by the task tracking server system, a location of the damage on the component, determining, by the task tracking server system, task data based on the indicated damage and the component, wherein the task data indicates a repair to the component to correct the indicated damage, obtaining, by the task tracking server system and from a third-party database, ownership data indicating a responsible party for the component and a responsible party for the rail car, and generating, by the task tracking server system, a work order including the damage data and the task data.
An air brake end hose support assembly (100) for a rail car (50), a method for installing a rail car air brake end hose support assembly and a method for installing a rail car Y-47 pin (56) in a rail car are disclosed. The end hose support assembly (100) includes a rear support bracket (102) configured to be removably engaged within a yoke (54) and the support assembly constrains the lateral and vertical movement of a portion of the trainline (108).
B60T 17/04 - Aménagement des tuyauteries, valves de tuyauterie, p.ex. valves de coupure, couplages ou tuyaux flexibles
B61G 5/06 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques
B61G 5/08 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques pour conduits pour fluides
20.
A RAIL CAR AIR BRAKE END HOSE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, AN INSTALLATION METHOD AND A METHOD FOR INSTALLING A Y-47 PIN IN A RAIL CAR
An air brake end hose support assembly (100) for a rail car (50), a method for installing a rail car air brake end hose support assembly and a method for installing a rail car Y-47 pin (56) in a rail car are disclosed. The end hose support assembly (100) includes a rear support bracket (102) configured to be removably engaged within a yoke (54) and the support assembly constrains the lateral and vertical movement of a portion of the trainline (108).
B60T 17/04 - Aménagement des tuyauteries, valves de tuyauterie, p.ex. valves de coupure, couplages ou tuyaux flexibles
B61G 5/06 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques
B61G 5/08 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques pour conduits pour fluides
An end hose support assembly for a rail car is disclosed. The end hose support assembly may include a rear support bracket configured to be removably engaged within a yoke and the support assembly may constrain the lateral and vertical movement of a portion of the trainline.
B60T 17/04 - Aménagement des tuyauteries, valves de tuyauterie, p.ex. valves de coupure, couplages ou tuyaux flexibles
B61G 5/08 - Couplages non prévus ailleurs pour, ou combinés avec, des couplages ou des raccords de conduits pour fluides ou de câbles électriques pour conduits pour fluides
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
[ charitable fundraising services ] railroad car pooling services, namely, railroad car maintenance and repair railroad car pooling services, namely, leasing and rental of railcars
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
Produits et services
business data analysis; collection and analysis of quality metric data for business purposes; business research and data analysis in the field of repair operations railroad car pooling services, namely, railroad car maintenance and repair
25.
System and method for reconditioning railcar side frames
A system and method for reconditioning railcar side frames including an overhead conveyer system, a railcar side frame holder, where the side frame is secured in the side frame holder, where the side frame holder is movably engaged with the overhead conveyer. The side frame and side frame holder are moved along the conveyer to a plurality of stations to perform operations such as welding and grinding. The side frame holder enables the side frame to be rotated 360 degrees while secured in the side frame holder. The side frame holder includes a fixed side arm, a movable side arm, and a pair of frame guides.
B65G 17/20 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p.ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuels; Transporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comprenant des porte-charges suspendus à des chaînes de traction aériennes
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61F 5/00 - SUSPENSIONS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES, p.ex. CHÂSSIS, BOGIES OU AMÉNAGEMENTS DES ESSIEUX DES ROUES; VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES UTILISABLES SUR VOIES D'ÉCARTEMENT DIFFÉRENT; PRÉVENTION DES DÉRAILLEMENTS DE VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; COUVRE-ROUES, DÉBLAYEURS D'OBSTACLES OU DISPOSITIFS SIMILAIRES POUR VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Détails de structure des bogies; Liaisons entre bogies et châssis du véhicule; Aménagements ou dispositifs pour ajuster ou permettre l'auto-ajustement des essieux des roues ou des bogies dans les courbes
B66C 1/10 - Eléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage, de descente ou de halage, ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et transmettant les efforts à des articles ou à des groupes d'articles par moyens mécaniques
B66F 7/22 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier à tabliers basculants
26.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECONDITIONING RAILCAR SIDE FRAMES
A system (100) and method for reconditioning railcar side frames (10) including an overhead conveyer system (102), a railcar side frame holder (200), where the side frame is secured in the side frame holder, where the side frame holder is movably engaged with the overhead conveyer. The side frame and side frame holder are moved along the conveyer to a plurality of stations to perform operations such as welding and grinding. The side frame holder enables the side frame to be rotated 360 degrees while secured in the side frame holder. The side frame holder includes a fixed side arm (204), a movable side arm (206), and a pair of frame guides (208,210).
B65G 47/248 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant
B66C 1/10 - Eléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage, de descente ou de halage, ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et transmettant les efforts à des articles ou à des groupes d'articles par moyens mécaniques
B66F 7/22 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier à tabliers basculants
B61F 5/00 - SUSPENSIONS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES, p.ex. CHÂSSIS, BOGIES OU AMÉNAGEMENTS DES ESSIEUX DES ROUES; VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES UTILISABLES SUR VOIES D'ÉCARTEMENT DIFFÉRENT; PRÉVENTION DES DÉRAILLEMENTS DE VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; COUVRE-ROUES, DÉBLAYEURS D'OBSTACLES OU DISPOSITIFS SIMILAIRES POUR VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Détails de structure des bogies; Liaisons entre bogies et châssis du véhicule; Aménagements ou dispositifs pour ajuster ou permettre l'auto-ajustement des essieux des roues ou des bogies dans les courbes
B60S 9/14 - Dispositifs sur les véhicules, venant en contact avec le sol, pour supporter, soulever ou manœuvrer le véhicule, entièrement ou en partie, p.ex. crics incorporés à la fois pour soulever et pour manœuvrer
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
27.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECONDITIONING RAILCAR SIDE FRAMES
A system (100) and method for reconditioning railcar side frames (10) including an overhead conveyer system (102), a railcar side frame holder (200), where the side frame is secured in the side frame holder, where the side frame holder is movably engaged with the overhead conveyer. The side frame and side frame holder are moved along the conveyer to a plurality of stations to perform operations such as welding and grinding. The side frame holder enables the side frame to be rotated 360 degrees while secured in the side frame holder. The side frame holder includes a fixed side arm (204), a movable side arm (206), and a pair of frame guides (208,210).
B65G 47/248 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant
B66C 1/10 - Eléments ou dispositifs de prise de la charge adjoints aux mécanismes de levage, de descente ou de halage, ou adaptés pour être utilisés avec ces mécanismes et transmettant les efforts à des articles ou à des groupes d'articles par moyens mécaniques
B66F 7/22 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier à tabliers basculants
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B60S 9/14 - Dispositifs sur les véhicules, venant en contact avec le sol, pour supporter, soulever ou manœuvrer le véhicule, entièrement ou en partie, p.ex. crics incorporés à la fois pour soulever et pour manœuvrer
B61F 5/00 - SUSPENSIONS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES, p.ex. CHÂSSIS, BOGIES OU AMÉNAGEMENTS DES ESSIEUX DES ROUES; VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES UTILISABLES SUR VOIES D'ÉCARTEMENT DIFFÉRENT; PRÉVENTION DES DÉRAILLEMENTS DE VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; COUVRE-ROUES, DÉBLAYEURS D'OBSTACLES OU DISPOSITIFS SIMILAIRES POUR VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Détails de structure des bogies; Liaisons entre bogies et châssis du véhicule; Aménagements ou dispositifs pour ajuster ou permettre l'auto-ajustement des essieux des roues ou des bogies dans les courbes
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
providing a fleet of railroad cars for use by contracting railroads, namely, leasing and rental of railroad cars; freight transportation services by train
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
[ charitable fundraising services ] Railroad car pooling services; namely, railroad car maintenance and repair railroad car pooling services, namely, leasing and rental of railcars
30.
Application of wear plate to articulated connector load bearing bottom surface
A method for reconditioning a railcar connector is provided. The method comprises machining a portion of a casting to create a wear plate application surface, positioning a plate on the wear plate application surface, and welding the wear plate to the wear plate application surface.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p.ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
B23P 6/04 - Réparation de pièces ou de produits métalliques brisés ou fissurés, p.ex. de pièces de fonderie
B61G 1/32 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets avec goupille ou broche horizontale
B23K 101/26 - Rails pour chemins de fer ou similaires
31.
Method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector
A method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector that comprises a male portion including a parent casting material is provided. The method comprises applying weld material to a male portion of an articulated connector, mounting a housing mounting a housing defining an interior space to the male portion, the male connector within the interior space, centering and stabilizing the fixture laterally on the male portion, inserting a clamping mechanism attached to the housing within an opening of the male connector to affix the housing to the male portion, securing the clamping mechanism to a surface of the male portion, and automatically machining at least a portion of the weld and/or parent casting material.
B23P 6/04 - Réparation de pièces ou de produits métalliques brisés ou fissurés, p.ex. de pièces de fonderie
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p.ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
B61G 1/32 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets avec goupille ou broche horizontale
B23K 101/26 - Rails pour chemins de fer ou similaires
A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
A method of shortening an end of a well car includes removing a plurality of parts that would inhibit the shortening process; cutting a shear plate and a set of side sill angles at a location on the well side of the end assembly; detaching the end assembly from a main body of the well car; on each side of the main body: cutting the top tube at a location above a monument plate that is just beyond a reinforcement plate attached to the monument plate; cutting through a weld between the monument and reinforcement plates and a side sheet; cutting through the side sheet generally at the attachment location of the monument and reinforcement plates; and cutting the shear plate of the main body with a contoured cut such that the remaining shear plate has a contoured pattern substantially matching the cut shear plate under the removed end assembly.
B23K 31/00 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
B60P 3/06 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules
34.
Gauge for measuring a portion of a railcar articulated connector
An apparatus for measuring a portion on an articulated connector relative to a reference portion of said connector is provided. The apparatus comprises a fixable base mountable to the connector against the reference portion of the connector, an arm pivotally mounted to the base and extendable toward the portion of the connector, the arm having a measurement portion, the measurement portion movable across at least a section of the portion of the connector, and a rotating component connected to a mounting piece.
G01B 3/50 - Calibres à tampon pour les dimensions intérieures avec des surfaces de contact dont l'écartement est fixe, mais peut être réglé à l'avance du type calibre à limitation, c. à d. calibre à tolérances maxima et minima
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
35.
Method for reconditioning a railcar articulated connector
A method for reconditioning a railcar articulated connector is provided. The method comprises the steps of marking a surface of a portion of an articulated connector to divide the surface into sections, pre-heating the surface of a portion of an articulated connector, adding weld to a first section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector, and adding weld to a second section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector.
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p.ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
B23P 6/04 - Réparation de pièces ou de produits métalliques brisés ou fissurés, p.ex. de pièces de fonderie
36.
Application of wear plate to articulated connector load bearing bottom surface
A method for reconditioning a railcar connector is provided. The method comprises machining a portion of a casting to create a wear plate application surface, positioning a wear plate on the wear plate application surface, and welding the wear plate to the wear plate application surface.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
37.
Fixture for use in semi-automatic reconditioning process of a railcar articulated connector
A machining fixture for semi-automatically reconditioning an articulated connector is provided. The fixture comprises a housing having at least two side walls, a top plate having a first opening connecting the side walls, and a bottom plate connecting the side walls, the side walls, top plate, and bottom plate defining an interior space. The fixture also includes a clamping mechanism attached to at least one of the side walls, the clamping mechanism comprising a curved hook portion, the curved hook portion being laterally adjustable.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 37/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés auxiliaires non spécialement adaptés à un procédé couvert par un seul des autres groupes principaux de la présente sous-classe
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
B23K 31/02 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs au brasage ou au soudage
H05B 6/10 - Appareils de chauffage par induction, autres que des fours, pour des applications spécifiques
G01B 5/30 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide, p.ex. indicateur de déformation mécanique
B23K 31/12 - Procédés relevant de la présente sous-classe, spécialement adaptés à des objets ou des buts particuliers, mais non couverts par un seul des groupes principaux relatifs à la recherche des propriétés, p.ex. de soudabilité, des matériaux
B23P 6/04 - Réparation de pièces ou de produits métalliques brisés ou fissurés, p.ex. de pièces de fonderie
B61G 1/32 - Couplages comportant des parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, de forme ou de conformation différente, et ayant comme moyens d'attelage des chaînons, tiges, broches, manivelles ou crochets avec goupille ou broche horizontale
B23K 101/26 - Rails pour chemins de fer ou similaires
38.
GAUGE FOR MEASURING A PORTION OF A RAILCAR ARTICULATED CONNECTOR
A method for reconditioning a railcar connector is provided. The method comprises machining a portion of a casting to create a wear plate application surface, positioning a wear plate on the wear plate application surface, and welding the wear plate to the wear plate application surface. In particular, the method may comprise machining a portion of a bottom bearing surface of a male portion of an articulated connector.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 9/04 - Soudage pour d'autres buts que l'assemblage de pièces, p.ex. soudage de rechargement
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
39.
RECONDITIONING OF ARTICULATED CONNECTOR LOAD BEARING BOTTOM SURFACES
A method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector that comprises a male portion (10) including a parent casting material is provided. The method comprises applying weld material to a male portion (10) of an articulated connector, mounting a housing mounting a housing defining an interior space to the male portion, the male connector within the interior space, centering and stabilizing the fixture laterally on the male portion, inserting a clamping mechanism (218) attached to the housing within an opening (32) of the male connector (10) to affix the housing to the male portion, securing the clamping mechanism (218) to a surface of the male portion, and automatically machining at least a portion of the weld and/or parent casting material.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
40.
RECONDITIONING OF ARTICULATED CONNECTOR LOAD BEARING BOTTOM SURFACES
A method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector that comprises a male portion (10) including a parent casting material is provided. The method comprises applying weld material to a male portion (10) of an articulated connector, mounting a housing mounting a housing defining an interior space to the male portion, the male connector within the interior space, centering and stabilizing the fixture laterally on the male portion, inserting a clamping mechanism (218) attached to the housing within an opening (32) of the male connector (10) to affix the housing to the male portion, securing the clamping mechanism (218) to a surface of the male portion, and automatically machining at least a portion of the weld and/or parent casting material.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 9/04 - Soudage pour d'autres buts que l'assemblage de pièces, p.ex. soudage de rechargement
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
41.
GAUGE FOR MEASURING A PORTION OF A RAILCAR ARTICULATED CONNECTOR
An apparatus for measuring a portion on an articulated connector relative to a reference portion of the connector is provided. The apparatus comprises a fixable base mountable to said connector against said reference portion of said connector; and an arm pivotally mounted to said base and extendable toward said portion of the connector. The arm has a measurement portion which is movable across at least a section of the portion of the connector, and a rotating component connected to a mounting piece.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B23K 9/04 - Soudage pour d'autres buts que l'assemblage de pièces, p.ex. soudage de rechargement
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
42.
RECONDITIONING OF ARTICULATED CONNECTOR LOAD BEARING BOTTOM SURFACES
A method for semi-automatically reconditioning a railcar articulated connector that comprises a male portion (10) including a parent casting material is provided. The method comprises applying weld material to a male portion (10) of an articulated connector, mounting a housing mounting a housing defining an interior space to the male portion, the male connector within the interior space, centering and stabilizing the fixture laterally on the male portion, inserting a clamping mechanism (218) attached to the housing within an opening (32) of the male connector (10) to affix the housing to the male portion, securing the clamping mechanism (218) to a surface of the male portion, and automatically machining at least a portion of the weld and/or parent casting material.
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B61G 7/00 - ATTELAGES SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES; ORGANES DE TRACTION OU D'ABSORPTION DES CHOCS SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS AUX VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES - Parties constitutives ou accessoires
A constant contact side bearing (CCSB) for use between a truck and car of a rail car that includes a generally hollow housing that includes a closed bottom end and an open top end. An attachment member is attached to an outside surface of the housing and is positioned in a center region between the top end and the bottom end. A resilient member is positioned inside the housing, and a cap is fitted over resilient member and is sized relative to the housing to enable slidibly moving into the housing.
A constant contact side bearing (CCSB) for use between a truck and car of a rail car that includes a generally hollow housing that includes a closed bottom end and an open top end. An attachment member is attached to an outside surface of the housing and is positioned in a center region between the top end and the bottom end. A resilient member is positioned inside the housing, and a cap is fitted over resilient member and is sized relative to the housing to enable slidibly moving into the housing.
A channel and anchor assembly includes a channel and an anchor. The channel has a generally c-shaped cross-section that includes first and second upper extensions that define a plurality of openings, first and second side edges connected at first ends to the first and second upper extensions, respectively, and a lower cross member that extends between second ends of the first and the second side edges. The first and the second upper extensions lie in substantially a first plane, and the lower cross member lies in substantially a second plane that is separated from the first plane by a distance sized to allow an anchor member to be inserted into the channel. The openings are sized and positioned to receive complementary protrusions extending from the anchor member. The anchor includes a substantially rectangular lower planar member configured to enter the channel. A plurality of protrusions extend from a top surface of the lower planar member. The protrusions are positioned adjacent to first and second edges of the lower planar member and are configured to enter the plurality of openings defined by the channel.
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B61D 5/00 - Wagons-citernes pour le transport de matériaux fluents
B65D 63/00 - MANUTENTION; EMBALLAGE; EMMAGASINAGE; MANIPULATION DES MATÉRIAUX DE FORME PLATE OU FILIFORME ÉLÉMENTS D'EMBALLAGE; PAQUETS Éléments d'emballage flexibles allongés, p.ex. courroies pour lier ou pour soutenir des objets
A channel and anchor assembly includes a channel and an anchor. The channel has a generally c-shaped cross-section that includes first and second upper extensions that define a plurality of openings, first and second side edges connected at first ends to the first and second upper extensions, respectively, and a lower cross member that extends between second ends of the first and the second side edges. The first and the second upper extensions lie in substantially a first plane, and the lower cross member lies in substantially a second plane that is separated from the first plane by a distance sized to allow an anchor member to be inserted into the channel. The openings are sized and positioned to receive complementary protrusions extending from the anchor member. The anchor includes a substantially rectangular lower planar member configured to enter the channel. A plurality of protrusions extend from a top surface of the lower planar member. The protrusions are positioned adjacent to first and second edges of the lower planar member and are configured to enter the plurality of openings defined by the channel.
A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
Produits et services
Tracking a fleet of railcars for commercial purposes; managing a fleet of railcars, namely, freight logistics management Railway transport by railcar fleet pooling, namely, providing temporary use of railcars for others
A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. A tie-down anchor is provided comprising an elongated L-shaped bracket including a first leg and a second leg forming an angle therebetween. At least one aperture having a first shape is defined through the first leg and configured to receive a connecting mechanism for securing freight. At least one aperture having a second shape different from the first shape is defined through said first leg. The first shape is an oval slot and the second shape is a circle, and the L-shaped bracket is operatively connected to a railcar having a floor such that the first leg is substantially coplanar with and parallel to the floor of the railcar.
A multi-fold door for an enclosed railcar comprising a first panel, a second panel and a third panel is disclosed. The first panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel and the third panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel. A posterior edge of the first panel is attached to a corner post of an end of the enclosed railcar by hinges that are positioned externally to the enclosed railcar.
A method of shortening an end of a well car includes removing a plurality of parts that would inhibit the shortening process; cutting a shear plate and a set of side sill angles at a location on the well side of the end assembly; detaching the end assembly from a main body of the well car; on each side of the main body: cutting the top tube at a location above a monument plate that is just beyond a reinforcement plate attached to the monument plate; cutting through a weld between the monument and reinforcement plates and a side sheet; cutting through the side sheet generally at the attachment location of the monument and reinforcement plates; and cutting the shear plate of the main body with a contoured cut such that the remaining shear plate has a contoured pattern substantially matching the cut shear plate under the removed end assembly.
B23P 19/02 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation; Outils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets
A method of shortening an end of a well car includes removing a plurality of parts that would inhibit the shortening process; cutting a shear plate and a set of side sill angles at a location on the well side of the end assembly; detaching the end assembly from a main body of the well car; on each side of the main body: cutting the top tube at a location above a monument plate that is just beyond a reinforcement plate attached to the monument plate; cutting through a weld between the monument and reinforcement plates and a side sheet; cutting through the side sheet generally at the attachment location of the monument and reinforcement plates; and cutting the shear plate of the main body with a contoured cut such that the remaining shear plate has a contoured pattern substantially matching the cut shear plate under the removed end assembly.
B61D 3/20 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de conteneurs d'expédition
B61D 17/04 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules avec caisses à structure composite, p.ex. en métal et bois
B62D 65/00 - Tracé, fabrication, p.ex. assemblage, mesures pour faciliter le désassemblage, ou modification de la structure des véhicules à moteurs ou des remorques, non prévus ailleurs
A method for reattaching a removed end assembly to a main body of a well car having a first section of a top tube on a main body and a second section of the top tube on an end assembly. The method includes the steps of providing a back-up bar having a first end and a second end, the second end having a plurality of tabs defined thereon, the backup bar substantially matching the internal perimeter of the first section, and insertably mating the tabs on the second end of each back-up bar into an opening within the internal perimeter of the first section, wherein a gap remains between adjacent ends of the first and second sections; welding the gap shut; welding the end assembly onto a shear plate of the main body; and welding a bulkhead angle into a corner defined between the end assembly and the main body.
B61D 3/20 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de conteneurs d'expédition
B61D 17/04 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules avec caisses à structure composite, p.ex. en métal et bois
B62D 65/00 - Tracé, fabrication, p.ex. assemblage, mesures pour faciliter le désassemblage, ou modification de la structure des véhicules à moteurs ou des remorques, non prévus ailleurs
A clamp for securing a bearing block to a railcar that includes first and second securing brackets, each securing bracket having a sheer lug coupled to each securing bracket to fit within an opening of a deck of the railcar; a locking lug coupled to each sheer lug to extend substantially parallel to and under the deck of the railcar; and a fastener with which to secure the first and second securing brackets to the bearing block.
A clamp for securing a bearing block to a railcar that includes first and second securing brackets, each securing bracket having a sheer lug coupled to each securing bracket to fit within an opening of a deck of the railcar; a locking lug coupled to each sheer lug to extend substantially parallel to and under the deck of the railcar; and a fastener with which to secure the first and second securing brackets to the bearing block.
A multi-fold door for an enclosed railcar comprising a first panel, a second panel and a third panel is disclosed. The first panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel and the third panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel. A posterior edge of the first panel is attached to a corner post of an end of the enclosed railcar by hinges that are positioned externally to the enclosed railcar.
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
An adjustable bulkhead for a railcar is provided. The adjustable bulkhead is releasably attachable to the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead is adjustable between a plurality of positions along the length of the railcar relative to the end of the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead includes a support structure, a reinforcement mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism.
A removable bulkhead for a railcar is provided, wherein the railcar includes a pair of spaced-apart side sills, at least one side stake pocket, and at least one end stake pocket. The removable bulkhead includes a support structure removably attachable to the railcar. The support structure of the removable bulkhead includes at least one bottom connecting mechanism, and the bottom connecting mechanism is receivable in a corresponding end stake pocket of the railcar. The removable bulkhead further includes at least one stabilizing mechanism operatively connecting the support structure to the railcar.
A removable bulkhead for a railcar is provided, wherein the railcar includes a pair of spaced-apart side sills, at least one side stake pocket, and at least one end stake pocket. The removable bulkhead includes a support structure removably attachable to the railcar. The support structure of the removable bulkhead includes at least one bottom connecting mechanism, and the bottom connecting mechanism is receivable in a corresponding end stake pocket of the railcar. The removable bulkhead further includes at least one stabilizing mechanism operatively connecting the support structure to the railcar.
An adjustable bulkhead for a railcar is provided. The adjustable bulkhead is releasably attachable to the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead is adjustable between a plurality of positions along the length of the railcar relative to the end of the railcar. The adjustable bulkhead includes a support structure, a reinforcement mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism.
A method and system for securing freight during transport. The method and system secure the freight by using rotatable clamping mechanisms configure to apply axial pressure to the freight so as to prevent movement or shifting in transit. The rotatable clamping mechanisms are rotatable between an fully-opened position, a closed position such that the freight is secured, and a stowed position.
The disclosed jack assembly is used to lift the frame of a railcar above a wheeled truck assembly in order to replace or perform maintenance upon the wheeled truck assembly. The jack assembly comprises a pair of hydraulically- powered lifting mechanisms located at opposing ends of a railcar-engaging member, such that the lifting mechanisms and the railcar-engaging member move as a unit to raise the frame of the railcar.
B66F 7/16 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics par un ou plusieurs crics hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
B66F 7/26 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier pour levage sélectif de certaines parties des véhicules
B66F 7/28 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier - Détails de structure, p.ex. butées d'arrêt, organes de support pivotants, curseurs coulissants réglables aux dimensions de la charge
B66F 17/00 - Dispositifs de sécurité, p.ex. pour limiter ou indiquer la force de levage
A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. The tie-down anchor is an L-shaped bracket having a pair of legs that form an angle relative to each other, and one of the legs has at least one aperture defined therethrough. A system and method for securing freight to a transport vehicle are also provided. The system includes a first tie-down anchor and a second tie-down anchor attached to the floor of a transport vehicle, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least one aperture defined therethrough. The system further including a retaining strap having a connecting mechanism attached to each end of the strap, and the apertures of the tie-down anchors are adapted to receive the connecting mechanisms of the strap. The method of securing freight to a transport vehicle includes providing a floor. First and second tie-down anchors are attached to the floor, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least two apertures of different shapes defined therethrough. The method also includes positioning a strap across a portion of the freight and securing the opposing ends of the strap to the tie-down anchors, and further includes adjusting the strap to secure the freight to the transport vehicle.
A floor tie-down anchor for securing freight during transport is provided. The tie-down anchor is an L-shaped bracket having a pair of legs that form an angle relative to each other, and one of the legs has at least one aperture defined therethrough. A system and method for securing freight to a transport vehicle are also provided. The system includes a first tie-down anchor and a second tie- down anchor attached to the floor of a transport vehicle, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least one aperture defined threrethrough. The system further including a retaining strap having a connecting mechanism attached to each end of the strap, and the apertures of the tie-down anchors are adapted to receive the connecting mechanisms of the strap. The method of securing freight to a transport vehicle includes providing a floor. First and second tie-down anchors are attached to the floor, and each of the tie-down anchors has at least two apertures of different shapes defined therethrough. The method also includes positioning a strap across a portion of the freight and securing the opposing ends of the strap to the tie-down anchors, and further includes adjusting the strap to secure the freight to the transport vehicle.
A method of manufacturing a railcar having an enclosing superstructure which is capable of accommodating large vehicles such as semi-trucks is disclosed. The method includes the preparation of a previously used railcar or a railcar originally manufactured for another purpose and the subsequent attachment of a preferably widened superstructure applied thereto. Usable space and dimensions within the superstructure enclosure are maximized by the use of shallow weight bearing side structures, large top chords, stabilizing door headers, an extension of the railcar deck and thin end doors. Railcar accessories are accommodated within the interior of the superstructure such that minimal useful space is used.
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
The disclosed jack assembly is used to lift the frame of a railcar above a wheeled truck assembly in order to replace or perform maintenance upon the wheeled truck assembly. The jack assembly comprises a pair of hydraulically-powered lifting mechanisms located at opposing ends of a railcar-engaging member, such that the lifting mechanisms and the railcar-engaging member move as a unit to raise the frame of the railcar.
B61K 5/00 - Dispositifs pour placer les véhicules sur la voie; Dérailleurs; Soulèvement ou abaissement des essieux ou des roues des véhicules ferroviaires
B66F 7/10 - Châssis de levage, p.ex. pour lever des véhicules; Ascenseurs à tablier à tabliers supportés directement par des crics
A method and system for securing freight during transport. The method and system secure the freight by using rotatable clamping mechanisms configure to apply axial pressure to the freight so as to prevent movement or shifting in transit.
A method and system for verifying charges billed to a customer by a vendor is disclosed. A set of billing data associated with the charges is loaded into a billing verification system that is accessible by both the customer and the vendor via a distributed computer network. The customer reviews the billing data via the billing verification system to identify billing exceptions associated with any disputed charges. A billing exception record is generated in the billing verification system for each of the billing exceptions. The vendor is then notified of the billing exceptions. The vendor reviews and responds to the billing exception records via the billing verification system. A billing exception response record is generated for each vendor response. The customer is then notified of the reviewed billing exception response records.
