According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.
According to some embodiments, a boxcar door operating system comprises a rotating plate, a first lock bar, and a second lock bar. The rotating plate comprises a first lock bar engagement for engaging and disengaging the first lock bar and a second lock bar engagement for engaging and disengaging the second lock bar. An angular position of the first lock bar engagement with respect to a center of rotation of the rotating plate is different than an angular position of the second lock bar engagement with respect to the center of rotation of the rotating plate such that rotation of the rotating plate engages or disengages the first lock bar at a different time than the second lock bar.
According to some embodiments, a boxcar door operating system comprises a rotating plate, a first lock bar, and a second lock bar. The rotating plate comprises a first lock bar engagement for engaging and disengaging the first lock bar and a second lock bar engagement for engaging and disengaging the second lock bar. An angular position of the first lock bar engagement with respect to a center of rotation of the rotating plate is different than an angular position of the second lock bar engagement with respect to the center of rotation of the rotating plate such that rotation of the rotating plate engages or disengages the first lock bar at a different time than the second lock bar.
B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
E05C 9/04 - Aménagement de pênes à action simultanée ou d'autres dispositifs de blocage en des emplacements bien distincts sur le même battant avec deux barres coulissantes déplacées en directions opposées lors de l'immobilisation ou de la libération
An IBC storage box assembly is elevated from a railcar. A vertical beam is used to elevate the storage box off the railcar so that the storage box is more easily accessed from a rail platform. Additionally, the vertical beam may provide some clearance for the storage box so that the storage box is not impacted by the railcar coupler during transport.
A railway car is disclosed. The railway car comprises an underframe and at least one compartment for transporting lading. The railway car comprises at least one discharge opening and a door assembly adjacent to the at least one discharge opening. The railway car comprises a discharge control system comprising at least a common linkage mounted away from a longitudinal centerline of the railway car and a secondary linkage, wherein the discharge control system is operable to move the door assembly between a first position and a second position. The railway car comprises an actuator operable to drive movement of the common linkage in connection with movement of the door assembly between the first position and the second position.
A system for connecting a center sill to a draft sill in a railcar includes a center sill portion that includes a center sill portion top plate, a draft sill portion that includes a draft sill top plate, the draft sill portion having a draft sill cross-section larger than a center sill cross-section of the center sill portion. The system further includes a transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion, the transition portion includes a transition portion top plate, wherein the transition portion top plate is the same plate as at least one of the center sill portion top plate and the draft sill portion top plate. A method for connecting the center sill to the draft sill in a railcar includes forming the transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion.
According to some embodiments, a longitudinal door system comprising one or more longitudinal doors for a railcar and a longitudinal operating beam coupled to the one or more longitudinal doors via one or more struts. A translation of the longitudinal operating beam is coupled to an opening and closing of the one or more longitudinal doors. The door system further comprising a gearbox coupled to the longitudinal operating beam and a first capstan receptacle. The gearbox is operable to translate a rotational movement of the first capstan receptacle to a linear movement of the longitudinal operating beam.
According to some embodiments, a refrigerated railcar comprises a pair of side walls, a roof, a floor, and a refrigeration unit. The floor comprises a bottom structure comprising a plurality of channels for return air flow from an interior of the railcar to the refrigeration unit. The floor further comprises at least two top plates coupled to the bottom structure (e.g., via a pivot rod). Each of the top plates extends longitudinally along the bottom structure and is configured to rotate up and away from the bottom structure proximate one of the side walls of the pair of side walls. Lifting an edge of a top plate opposite the edge of the top plate pivotally coupled to the bottom structure causes the top plate to rotate to an upright position exposing the plurality of channels of the bottom structure.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises at least two hoppers for transporting a commodity. Each hopper comprises a pair of side walls and a floor. The railcar further comprises a composite partition separating the hoppers. The composite partition comprises a frame comprising a first material coupled to the pair of side walls and the floor at a location separating hoppers. The frame comprises a center opening. The frame is configured to provide structural support for structural loads exerted on the pair of side walls and the floor. The composite partition further comprises a composite section comprising a second material coupled to the frame and covering the central opening of the frame. The composite section is configured to withstand loads exerted on the composite section by the commodity transported in the hoppers.
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
B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
A protective cover for a truck assembly of a railcar comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion is molded to fit over a first section of the truck assembly. The second end portion is molded to fit over a second section of the truck assembly. The middle portion is molded to fit over a middle section of the truck assembly. The first end portion and the middle portion are coupled to one another using at least one fastener. The second end portion and the middle portion are coupled to one another using at least one fastener. The first end portion, the second end portion, and the middle portion are molded such that when coupled together, the protective cover corresponds to a frame structure of the truck assembly.
A protective cover for a truck assembly of a railcar comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion is molded to fit over a first section of the truck assembly. The second end portion is molded to fit over a second section of the truck assembly. The middle portion is molded to fit over a middle section of the truck assembly. The first end portion and the middle portion are coupled to one another using at least one fastener. The second end portion and the middle portion are coupled to one another using at least one fastener. The first end portion, the second end portion, and the middle portion are molded such that when coupled together, the protective cover corresponds to a frame structure of the truck assembly.
B05B 12/30 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour régler l’aire de pulvérisation Éléments de masquage, c. à d. éléments définissant des aires non revêtues sur un objet à revêtir spécialement adaptés aux roues de véhicule
B05B 12/32 - Aménagements de commande de la distribution; Aménagements de réglage de l’aire de pulvérisation pour régler l’aire de pulvérisation Éléments d’écran, c. à d. éléments empêchant un excès de pulvérisation d’atteindre des aires autres que l’objet à pulvériser
B60J 11/06 - Protections extérieures amovibles spécialement adaptées aux véhicules ou aux parties de véhicules, p.ex. housses pour les véhicules en stationnement pour recouvrir uniquement des parties spécifiques du véhicule, p.ex. les portes
B61K 13/00 - Autres dispositifs auxiliaires ou accessoires pour les chemins de fer
According to particular embodiments, a repositionable protective housing or manway cover assembly comprises a protective housing or manway cover, a hinge bracket, and a and a manway shell or nozzle. The protective housing or manway cover is coupled to the hinge bracket and the hinge bracket is repositionably coupled (e.g., via bolts, spring pins, clamps, etc.) to the manway shell or nozzle.
B65D 90/00 - MANUTENTION; EMBALLAGE; EMMAGASINAGE; MANIPULATION DES MATÉRIAUX DE FORME PLATE OU FILIFORME ÉLÉMENTS D'EMBALLAGE; PAQUETS - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires des grands réceptacles
B65D 90/62 - Portes ou fermetures comportant des éléments de fermeture se déplaçant en dehors du plan de l'ouverture
According to particular embodiments, a repositionable protective housing or manway cover assembly comprises a protective housing or manway cover, a hinge bracket, and a and a manway shell or nozzle. The protective housing or manway covet- is coupled to the hinge bracket and the hinge bracket is repositionably coupled (e.g., via bolts, spring pins, clamps, etc.) to the manway shell or nozzle.
A railcar comprises a tank coupled to a heating assembly. The heating assembly is configured to increase the temperature of the interior of the tank when a heating agent is pumped through the heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a first side coil assembly and a head coil assembly. The first side coil assembly includes a first set of pipelines that longitudinally extends along a side of the tank. The heating assembly includes a second set of pipelines that longitudinally covers at least a portion of the head of the tank.
A railcar comprises a tank coupled to a heating assembly. l he heating assembly is configured to increase the temperature of the interior of the tank when a heating agent is pumped through the heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a first side coil assembly and a head coil assembly. The first side coil assembly includes a first set of pipelines that longitudinally extends along a side of the tank. The heating assembly includes a second set of pipelines that longitudinally covers at least a portion of the head of the tank.
A door assembly for a railcar (110) includes a sliding system (170) and a latching system (130). The sliding system is operable to slide the door (120) to a side of the entrance of the railcar to provide an opening path to an entrance of the railcar. The sliding system (170) comprises one or more rollers (740) used for sliding the door (120). The latching system (130) is operable to plug the door to the railcar such that the door moves inward toward the railcar (110), and unplug the door from the railcar such that the door moves outward from the railcar. The latching system (130) comprises a lever (210) operably coupled with two or more gears (220a, 220b). The lever (210) turns a particular number of rotations in a first direction to plug the door (120) to the railcar (110). The lever (210) turns the particular number of rotations in a second direction to unplug the door (120) from the railcar (110).
A door assembly for a railcar (110) includes a sliding system (170) and a latching system (130). The sliding system is operable to slide the door (120) to a side of the entrance of the railcar to provide an opening path to an entrance of the railcar. The sliding system (170) comprises one or more rollers (740) used for sliding the door (120). The latching system (130) is operable to plug the door to the railcar such that the door moves inward toward the railcar (110), and unplug the door from the railcar such that the door moves outward from the railcar. The latching system (130) comprises a lever (210) operably coupled with two or more gears (220a, 220b). The lever (210) turns a particular number of rotations in a first direction to plug the door (120) to the railcar (110). The lever (210) turns the particular number of rotations in a second direction to unplug the door (120) from the railcar (110).
A railcar comprises a hopper coupled to a discharge assembly. The discharge assembly comprises a discharge gate (136), a sloped side sheet (142), a gasket bracket (400), and a seal gasket (300). The sloped side sheet longitudinally extends above the discharge gate when the discharge gate is closed. The gasket bracket coupled to the sloped side sheet. The gasket bracket extends longitudinally along a bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket is positioned between the sloped side sheet and the gasket bracket. The seal gasket has a straight section and a rounded section, such that a portion of the round section of the seal gasket is left beyond the bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket creates a seal between the sloped side sheet and the discharge gate such that the weight of a lading increases the seal.
A door assembly for a railcar includes a sliding system and a latching system. The sliding system is operable to slide the door to a side of the entrance of the railcar to provide an opening path to an entrance of the railcar. The sliding system comprises one or more rollers used for sliding the door. The latching system is operable to plug the door to the railcar such that the door moves inward toward the railcar, and unplug the door from the railcar such that the door moves outward from the railcar. The latching system comprises a lever operably coupled with two or more gears. The lever turns a particular number of rotations in a first direction to plug the door to the railcar. The lever turns the particular number of rotations in a second direction to unplug the door from the railcar.
A railcar comprises a hopper coupled to a discharge assembly. The discharge assembly comprises a discharge gate (136), a sloped side sheet (142), a gasket bracket (400), and a seal gasket (300). The sloped side sheet longitudinally extends above the discharge gate when the discharge gate is closed. The gasket bracket coupled to the sloped side sheet. The gasket bracket extends longitudinally along a bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket is positioned between the sloped side sheet and the gasket bracket. The seal gasket has a straight section and a rounded section, such that a portion of the round section of the seal gasket is left beyond the bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket creates a seal between the sloped side sheet and the discharge gate such that the weight of a lading increases the seal.
A railcar comprises a hopper coupled to a discharge assembly. The discharge assembly comprises a discharge gate, a sloped side sheet, a gasket bracket, and a seal gasket. The sloped side sheet longitudinally extends above the discharge gate when the discharge gate is closed. The gasket bracket coupled to the sloped side sheet. The gasket bracket extends longitudinally along a bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket is positioned between the sloped side sheet and the gasket bracket. The seal gasket has a straight section and a rounded section, such that a portion of the round section of the seal gasket is left beyond the bottom end of the sloped side sheet. The seal gasket creates a seal between the sloped side sheet and the discharge gate such that the weight of a lading increases the seal.
A system for a well car includes a frame, a hitch coupled to the frame near the first end of the frame, and a first deck coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first pair of sockets located near a first end of the frame and a second pair of sockets located near a second end of the frame. Each socket of the first pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a first pair of support castings located at a first position along a length of a well car. Each socket of the second pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a second pair of support castings located at a second position along the length of the well car. The first deck is configured to hold wheels of a trailer when the trailer is coupled to the hitch.
A system for a well car includes a frame, a hitch coupled to the frame near the first end of the frame, and a first deck coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first pair of sockets located near a first end of the frame and a second pair of sockets located near a second end of the frame. Each socket of the first pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a first pair of support castings located at a first position along a length of a well car. Each socket of the second pair of sockets is configured to engage a support casting of a second pair of support castings located at a second position along the length of the well car. The first deck is configured to hold wheels of a trailer when the trailer is coupled to the hitch.
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/14 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant un atelier pour l'entretien, la maintenance ou pour transporter des ouvriers pendant le travail
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
According to some embodiments, a railcar extension for extending the width of a railcar comprises: a top portion for attaching to a railcar support; a first side portion coupled to the top portion, the first side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending perpendicular from the top portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support; a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending downward from the first side portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support, and wherein the second side portion pivots with respect to the first side portion to conform to the railcar support; and a bottom portion coupled to the second side portion, the bottom portion for attaching to the railcar support.
According to some embodiments, a discharge door locking system for a railcar discharge door comprises a lock piston configured to move between a first position (not engaged with an operating beam coupled to a discharge door) and a second position (engaged). The locking system comprises a first and second input. Activation of the first input moves the lock piston to the first position, and activation of the second input moves the lock piston to the second position. The first input of the locking system is coupled to a first input of an operating cylinder coupled to the operating beam. The first input of the operating cylinder is configured to move the discharge door to the open position.
B61D 7/18 - Eléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement pivotants
E05B 83/02 - Serrures pour wagons ferroviaires de marchandises, conteneurs à marchandises ou similaires; Serrures pour le compartiment marchandises des camions ou camionnettes à usage commercial
A railcar comprises a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side disposed between the first end and the second end. The first longitudinal side comprises a center panel and an intermediate panel. The center panel is disposed between a center of the railcar and the intermediate panel. The intermediate panel is disposed between the center panel and the first end or the second end. A width of the railcar at the intermediate panel is greater than a width of the railcar at the center panel. The center panel and the intermediate panel comprise generally straight panels coupled together at an angle. The first longitudinal side may further comprise an end panel disposed between the intermediate panel and the first end or the second end.
According to some embodiments, an autorack railcar comprises first and second ends, and first and second longitudinal sides disposed between the first and second ends. The longitudinal sides comprise a plurality of side posts. The railcar further comprises a rack for transporting vehicles enclosed by the ends and sides. A first width of the railcar between the longitudinal sides proximate a center of the railcar comprises a first width value. A second width of the railcar between the longitudinal sides between the center of the railcar and either the first or second ends comprises a second width value greater than the first width value. The side posts positioned within the second width of the railcar have a width that is less than a width of the side posts positioned within the first width of the railcar.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
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
According to some embodiments, an autorack railcar roof assembly comprises a center roof panel, a first intermediate roof panel adjacent one side of the center roof panel, and a second intermediate roof panel adjacent an opposite of the center roof panel from the first intermediate roof panel. The center roof panel comprises a first width. The first and second intermediate roof panels each comprise a second width greater than the first width.
According to some embodiments, an autorack railcar roof assembly comprises a center roof panel, a first intermediate roof panel adjacent one side of the center roof panel, and a second intermediate roof panel adjacent an opposite of the center roof panel from the first intermediate roof panel. The center roof panel comprises a first width. The first and second intermediate roof panels each comprise a second width greater than the first width.
A modular railcar includes a modular top system that is configured to hold one or more coils of material, and a railcar underframe that supports the modular top system. The modular top system includes a pair of side sills and one or more troughs disposed between the pair of side sills. Each side sill of the pair of side sills extends a longitudinal length of the modular top system. Each trough of the one or more troughs is configured to hold a coil of the one or more coils of material. The underframe includes one or more coupling apparatuses that are configured to detachably engage the modular top system when the modular top system is positioned on top of the underframe.
A modular railcar includes a modular top system that is configured to hold one or more coils of material, and a railcar underframe that supports the modular top system. The modular top system includes a pair of side sills and one or more troughs disposed between the pair of side sills. Each side sill of the pair of side sills extends a longitudinal length of the modular top system. Each trough of the one or more troughs is configured to hold a coil of the one or more coils of material. The underframe includes one or more coupling apparatuses that are configured to detachably engage the modular top system when the modular top system is positioned on top of the underframe.
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/14 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant un atelier pour l'entretien, la maintenance ou pour transporter des ouvriers pendant le travail
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
A torque box includes a front plate and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is coupled to the front plate such that the bottom surface is orthogonal to front plate and such that front plate extends along the bottom surface. The bottom surface defines a first raised portion configured to fit over a wheel of a railcar.
According to some embodiments, a longitudinal door system comprising one or more longitudinal doors for a railcar and a longitudinal operating beam coupled to the one or more longitudinal doors via one or more struts. A translation of the longitudinal operating beam is coupled to an opening and closing of the one or more longitudinal doors. The door system further comprising a gearbox coupled to the longitudinal operating beam and a first capstan receptacle. The gearbox is operable to translate a rotational movement of the first capstan receptacle to a linear movement of the longitudinal operating beam.
A floor section for an insulated railcar includes a floor plate and a composite section coupled to the floor plate. The composite section includes a plurality of composite beams aligned parallel to one another. Each composite beam of the plurality of composite beams includes an inner core and an outer material surrounding the inner core. The inner core includes an insulating material and is configured to support the outer material. An upper surface of each composite beam of the plurality of composite beams, which extends along a length of the composite beam, is coupled to an underside of the floor plate.
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
AB STRACT A floor section for an insulated railcar includes a floor plate and a composite section coupled to the floor plate. The composite section includes a plurality of composite beams aligned parallel to one another. Each composite beam of the plurality of composite beams includes an inner core and an outer material surrounding the inner core. The inner core includes an insulating material and is configured to support the outer material. An upper surface of each composite beam of the plurality of composite beams, which extends along a length of the composite beam, is coupled to an underside of the floor plate. 1 0 Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-13
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
According to some embodiments, an apparatus comprises an air pump configured to couple to a capstan, and a pneumatic cylinder coupled to the air pump at a first end of the pneumatic cylinder. The pneumatic cylinder comprises a piston. Rotation of the capstan in a first rotational direction causes the air pump to provide air pressure to the first end of the pneumatic cylinder. In response to the air pump providing air pressure to the first end of the pneumatic cylinder, the piston of the pneumatic cylinder moves in a first linear direction. The piston is coupled to a longitudinal beam of a longitudinal door system of a railcar. In response to the piston moving in the first linear direction, the longitudinal beam moves in the first linear direction, opening a door of the longitudinal door system.
B61D 7/18 - Eléments de fermeture des ouvertures de déchargement pivotants
F01L 25/06 - Agencement avec les soupapes principales et auxiliaires, l'une au moins d'entre elles étant commandée par fluide
F04B 9/125 - "Machines" ou pompes à piston caractérisées par les moyens entraînants ou entraînés liés à leurs organes de travail les moyens étant à fluide le fluide étant compressible, p.ex. de la vapeur ou de l'air avec une seule chambre de pompage le mouvement alternatif de l'organe de pompage étant obtenu par un moteur à double effet à fluide compressible
B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
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RAILCAR DOOR OPERATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH CAPSTAN DRIVES
According to some embodiments, a longitudinal door system comprising one or more longitudinal doors for a railcar and a longitudinal operating beam coupled to the one or more longitudinal doors via one or more struts. A translation of the longitudinal operating beam is coupled to an opening and closing of the one or more longitudinal doors. The door system further comprising a gearbox coupled to the longitudinal operating beam and a first capstan receptacle. The gearbox is operable to translate a rotational movement of the first capstan receptacle to a linear movement of the longitudinal operating beam.
According to some embodiments, an apparatus comprises an air pump configured to couple to a capstan, and a pneumatic cylinder coupled to the air pump at a first end of the pneumatic cylinder. The pneumatic cylinder comprises a piston. Rotation of the capstan in a first rotational direction causes the air pump to provide air pressure to the first end of the pneumatic cylinder. In response to the air pump providing air pressure to the first end of the pneumatic cylinder, the piston of the pneumatic cylinder moves in a first linear direction. The piston is coupled to a longitudinal beam of a longitudinal door system of a railcar. In response to the piston moving in the first linear direction, the longitudinal beam moves in the first linear direction, opening a door of the longitudinal door system.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a center sill extending along a longitudinal centerline of the railcar, and two side sills. The two side sills are on opposite sides of, and extend parallel with, the center sill. The railcar further comprises a first inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the railcar (first side); a second inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a second side of the longitudinal centerline (second side); a first outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the first side; a second outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the second side; a first linkage coupling the first inner discharge door to the second outer discharge door; and a second linkage coupling the second inner discharge door to the first outer discharge door.
Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) act as a dispersing agent to directly exfoliate graphite in an aqueous solution using sonication. The resulting suspension has graphite flakes, each having 2-20 monolayers, a relatively large lateral dimension, and a plurality of CNF decorating its surfaces and edges. The dispersing effect of the CNF allows the graphite-CNF suspension to be stored without degradation until desired use. The graphite-CNF suspension can be used to form various composite structures, such as by spraying, coating, pouring, extruding, or printing the suspension, and then drying the suspension. The resulting composite structures have improved tensile strength and toughness due to hydrogen bond interactions between the CNF and graphite.
A system for connecting a center sill to a draft sill in a railcar includes a center sill portion that includes a center sill portion top plate, a draft sill portion that includes a draft sill top plate, the draft sill portion having a draft sill cross-section larger than a center sill cross-section of the center sill portion. The system further includes a transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion, the transition portion includes a transition portion top plate, wherein the transition portion top plate is the same plate as at least one of the center sill portion top plate and the draft sill portion top plate. A method for connecting the center sill to the draft sill in a railcar includes forming the transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion.
A railcar system is disclosed. The railcar system comprises a railcar and a grate track assembly disposed longitudinally within the railcar. The grate track assembly comprises: a first grate; a second grate; and a center hinge disposed between the first grate and the second grate. The center hinge is rotatably coupled to the first grate along a first longitudinal edge of the center hinge and rotatably coupled to the second grate along a second longitudinal edge of the center hinge.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
A system for connecting a center sill to a draft sill in a railcar includes a center sill portion that includes a center sill portion top plate, a draft sill portion that includes a draft sill top plate, the draft sill portion haying a draft sill cross-section larger than a center sill cross-section of the center sill portion. The system further includes a transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion, the transition portion includes a transition portion top plate, wherein the transition portion top plate is the same plate as at least one of the center sill portion top plate and the draft sill portion top plate. A method for connecting the center sill to the draft sill in a railcar includes forming the transition portion between the center sill portion and the draft sill portion.
According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises at least two hoppers for transporting a commodity. Each hopper comprises a pair of side walls and a floor. The railcar further comprises a composite partition separating the hoppers. The composite partition comprises a frame comprising a first material coupled to the pair of side walls and the floor at a location separating hoppers. The frame comprises a center opening. The frame is configured to provide structural support for structural loads exerted on the pair of side walls and the floor. The composite partition further comprises a composite section comprising a second material coupled to the frame and covering the central opening of the frame. The composite section is configured to withstand loads exerted on the composite section by the commodity transported in the hoppers.
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
B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
According to some embodiments, a refrigerated railcar comprises a pair of side walls, a roof, a floor, and a refrigeration unit. The floor comprises a bottom structure comprising a plurality of channels for return air flow from an interior of the railcar to the refrigeration unit. The floor further comprises at least two top plates coupled to the bottom structure (e.g., via a pivot rod). Each of the top plates extends longitudinally along the bottom structure and is configured to rotate up and away from the bottom structure proximate one of the side walls of the pair of side walls. Lifting an edge of a top plate opposite the edge of the top plate pivotally coupled to the bottom structure causes the top plate to rotate to an upright position exposing the plurality of channels of the bottom structure.
According to some embodiments, a refrigerated railcar comprises a pair of side walls, a roof, a floor, and a refrigeration unit. The floor comprises a bottom structure comprising a plurality of channels for return air flow from an interior of the railcar to the refrigeration unit. The floor further comprises at least two top plates coupled to the bottom structure (e.g., via a pivot rod). Each of the top plates extends longitudinally along the bottom structure and is configured to rotate up and away from the bottom structure proximate one of the side walls of the pair of side walls. Lifting an edge of a top plate opposite the edge of the top plate pivotally coupled to the bottom structure causes the top plate to rotate to an upright position exposing the plurality of channels of the bottom structure.
B60P 3/20 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de marchandises réfrigérées
F25D 17/08 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée en utilisant des conduits
F25D 23/00 - Caractéristiques générales de structure
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises at least two hoppers for transporting a commodity. Each hopper comprises a pair of side walls and a floor. The railcar further comprises a composite partition separating the hoppers. The composite partition comprises a frame comprising a first material coupled to the pair of side walls and the floor at a location separating hoppers. The frame comprises a center opening. The frame is configured to provide structural support for structural loads exerted on the pair of side walls and the floor. The composite partition further comprises a composite section comprising a second material coupled to the frame and covering the central opening of the frame. The composite section is configured to withstand loads exerted on the composite section by the commodity transported in the hoppers.
A railcar backup cooling system may be added to an existing railcar (e.g., a boxcar) to provide supplemental or backup cooling to the railcar in the event that an HVAC failure or other circumstance occurs, which causes the interior temperature of the railcar to rise. The system includes a container of liquid or compressed gas mounted on the railcar, a valve controlling the flow of the liquid or gas from the container, and a controller configured to open the valve when the HVAC system fails or is otherwise unable to maintain the railcar at the desired temperature. When the valve is opened, the liquid and/or gas stored in the container may exit, expanding into a cool gas and thereby acting to cool the railcar environment.
F25D 3/10 - Dispositifs utilisant d'autres agents froids; Dispositifs utilisant des récipients conservant le froid utilisant des gaz liquéfiés, p.ex. de l'air liquide
B61D 27/00 - Chauffage, rafraîchissement, ventilation ou conditionnement d'air
B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
A railcar backup cooling system may be added to an existing railcar (e.g., a boxcar) to provide supplemental or backup cooling to the railcar in the event that an HVAC failure or other circumstance occurs, which causes the interior temperature of the railcar to rise. The system includes a container of liquid or compressed gas mounted on the railcar, a valve controlling the flow of the liquid or gas from the container, and a controller configured to open the valve when the HVAC system fails or is otherwise unable to maintain the railcar at the desired temperature. When the valve is opened, the liquid and/or gas stored in the container may exit, expanding into a cool gas and thereby acting to cool the railcar environment.
B60P 3/20 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de marchandises réfrigérées
F24F 5/00 - Systèmes ou appareils de conditionnement d'air non couverts par ou
F25B 19/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant l'évaporation d'un frigorigène mais sans récupération de vapeur
F25D 3/10 - Dispositifs utilisant d'autres agents froids; Dispositifs utilisant des récipients conservant le froid utilisant des gaz liquéfiés, p.ex. de l'air liquide
An assembly that includes a housing with a chamber formed within a bore of the housing. The assembly further includes a tapered center shaft disposed at least partially within the bore of the housing. The chamber includes an angled contact surface, a sliding wedge, and a load spring. The sliding wedge is positioned to apply a force onto the angled contact surface of the chamber. The sliding wedge is also positioned to apply a frictional force to a rod portion of the tapered center shaft. The load spring is compressed between a contact surface of the chamber and a contact surface of the sliding wedge. The load spring is positioned to apply a compressive force onto the contact surface of sliding wedge toward the angled contact surface of the chamber.
B61G 11/14 - Tampons absorbant les chocs par action mécanique de frottement; Combinaisons des dispositifs à absorption mécanique des chocs et des ressorts
B61G 9/18 - Organe de traction continue combiné avec des dispositifs-tampons, p.ex. incorporé en un bloc central avec des amortisseurs séparés à friction mécanique
According to some embodiments, a discharge door locking system for a railcar discharge door comprises a lock piston configured to move between a first position (not engaged with an operating beam coupled to a discharge door) and a second position (engaged). The locking system comprises a first and second input. Activation of the first input moves the lock piston to the first position, and activation of the second input moves the lock piston to the second position. The first input of the locking system is coupled to a first input of an operating cylinder coupled to the operating beam. The first input of the operating cylinder is configured to move the discharge door to the open position.
B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
E05D 15/10 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan se déplaçant hors d'un plan dans un second plan parallèle
A railway car is disclosed. The railway car comprises an underframe and at least one compartment for transporting lading. The railway car comprises at least one discharge opening and a door assembly adjacent to the at least one discharge opening. The railway car comprises a discharge control system comprising at least a common linkage mounted away from a longitudinal centerline of the railway car and a secondary linkage, wherein the discharge control system is operable to move the door assembly between a first position and a second position. The railway car comprises an actuator operable to drive movement of the common linkage in connection with movement of the door assembly between the first position and the second position.
A gondola car is made of high strength and high abrasion resistance steel that provides a lightweight structure and that prolongs the useful life of the car. The high strength and high abrasion resistance steel enhances the strength of the gondola car without increasing its thickness. The contemplated railcar positions components (e.g., side posts and cross-bearers) of the railcar away from areas of the railcar that experience high stresses during transport. In this manner, these components can be welded to form the railcar, and the welds will experience less stress during transport resulting in less weld breaks. Additionally, the number of components (e.g., side posts and cross-bearers) may be reduced, which reduces the weight of the railcar.
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
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Railcar inspection services, namely providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.
An IBC storage box assembly is elevated from a railcar. A vertical beam is used to elevate the storage box off the railcar so that the storage box is more easily accessed from a rail platform. Additionally, the vertical beam may provide some clearance for the storage box so that the storage box is not impacted by the railcar coupler during transport.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services
A retaining apparatus includes a retaining catch and a latch. The retaining catch is attached at a first end of a bridge plate kit of the railcar. The latch is disposed on a deck of the railcar. The latch includes a stationary portion attached to the deck and a pendulum portion rotationally coupled to the stationary portion. The pendulum portion rotates about an axis in and through the stationary portion. The pendulum portion includes a stop preventing rotation of the pendulum portion through the stationary portion beyond a stop angle. The retaining catch causes the pendulum portion to rotate from a first position to a second position away from the bridge plate kit. The pendulum portion rotates back to the first position after the bridge plate kit has been flipped over. The pendulum portion in the first position retains the bridge plate kit in the flipped over position.
A retaining apparatus includes a retaining catch and a latch. The retaining catch is attached at a first end of a bridge plate kit of the railcar. The latch is disposed on a deck of the railcar. The latch includes a stationary portion attached to the deck and a pendulum portion rotationally coupled to the stationary portion. The pendulum portion rotates about an axis in and through the stationary portion. The pendulum portion includes a stop preventing rotation of the pendulum portion through the stationary portion beyond a stop angle. The retaining catch causes the pendulum portion to rotate from a first position to a second position away from the bridge plate kit. The pendulum portion rotates back to the first position after the bridge plate kit has been flipped over. The pendulum portion in the first position retains the bridge plate kit in the flipped over position.
According to some embodiments, a railcar extension for extending the width of a railcar comprises: a top portion for attaching to a railcar support; a first side portion coupled to the top portion, the first side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending perpendicular from the top portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support; a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending downward from the first side portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support, and wherein the second side portion pivots with respect to the first side portion to conform to the railcar support; and a bottom portion coupled to the second side portion, the bottom portion for attaching to the railcar support.
According to some embodiments, a railcar extension for extending the width of a railcar comprises: a top portion for attaching to a railcar support; a first side portion coupled to the top portion, the first side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending perpendicular from the top portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support; a second side portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion comprising two parallel transverse walls connected by a longitudinal wall all extending downward from the first side portion and the two transverse walls are for attaching to the railcar support, and wherein the second side portion pivots with respect to the first side portion to conform to the railcar support; and a bottom portion coupled to the second side portion, the bottom portion for attaching to the railcar support.
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/14 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant un atelier pour l'entretien, la maintenance ou pour transporter des ouvriers pendant le travail
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/14 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant un atelier pour l'entretien, la maintenance ou pour transporter des ouvriers pendant le travail
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
A side wall for a railcar includes a plurality of integrated side sheets. Each of the integrated side sheets includes a sheet of metal having a top side edge and a bottom side edge extending from a first end to a second end of the sheet of metal. The sheet of metal further includes a flat area portion extending a first distance from the first end towards the second end between the top side edge and the bottom side edge. The sheet of metal further includes a side post portion adjacent to the flat portion, the side post portion comprising a plurality of bends forming a recess. The plurality of bends forming the recess includes at least a first bend, a second bend, a third bend, and a fourth bend. Adjacent integrated side sheets may be coupled together to form the side wall.
According to certain embodiments, an adapter assembly for a bottom outlet valve comprises an apparatus configured to be coupled to a stem of the bottom outlet valve of the railroad car. The stem of the bottom outlet valve is aligned generally with a longitudinal axis of the railroad car. The apparatus comprises a coupler configured to be coupled to the stem of the bottom outlet valve and a primary gear coupled to the coupler. The primary gear is configured to be coupled to a handle assembly extending from either side of the railroad car. The handle assembly is configured to operate the bottom outlet valve.
An apparatus includes a transfer ball, a rod, a first bracket, a second bracket, a lock nut, an elastic element, and a threaded collar. The rod is coupled to the transfer ball and extends vertically from the transfer ball. The second bracket is positioned above the first bracket. The rod extends vertically through the first bracket and the second bracket. The lock nut engages to the rod and is positioned above the first bracket and below the second bracket. The elastic element is positioned above the lock nut and below the second bracket. The rod extends vertically through the elastic element. The threaded collar is positioned above the elastic element and below the second bracket. The threaded collar is engaged to the rod. The rod extends through the threaded collar.
E06B 7/28 - Autres dispositions portées par les portes ou les fenêtres, p.ex. panneaux de portes, fenêtres adaptées pour porter des plantes, crochets pour les laveurs de carreaux
B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
E05F 7/06 - Dispositifs pour supporter le poids du battant disposés à distance de l'axe des charnières
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
An assembly that includes a housing with a chamber formed within a bore of the housing. The assembly further includes a tapered center shaft disposed at least partially within the bore of the housing. The chamber includes an angled contact surface, a sliding wedge, and a load spring. The sliding wedge is positioned to apply a force onto the angled contact surface of the chamber. The sliding wedge is also positioned to apply a frictional force to a rod portion of the tapered center shaft. The load spring is compressed between a contact surface of the chamber and a contact surface of the sliding wedge. The load spring is positioned to apply a compressive force onto the contact surface of sliding wedge toward the angled contact surface of the chamber.
An apparatus includes a mandrel assembly, an anchor, a strap, a winch, a first pedal, an advancer. The mandrel assembly is positioned on a first side of a tire of a vehicle and to couple to a track assembly of rail car. The anchor is positioned on a second side of the tire and to couple to the track assembly. The strap assembly is coupled to the mandrel assembly and the anchor and wraps around the tire. The winch is coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch includes a first sprocket. The advancer is coupled to the first pedal and engages the first sprocket such that, when the first pedal is pushed towards the winch, the advancer pushes the winch such that the winch and the mandrel assembly rotate in a first direction.
An apparatus includes a mandrel assembly, an anchor, a strap, a winch, a first pedal, an advancer. The mandrel assembly is positioned on a first side of a tire of a vehicle and to couple to a track assembly of rail car. The anchor is positioned on a second side of the tire and to couple to the track assembly. The strap assembly is coupled to the mandrel assembly and the anchor and wraps around the tire. The winch is coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch includes a first sprocket. The advancer is coupled to the first pedal and engages the first sprocket such that, when the first pedal is pushed towards the winch, the advancer pushes the winch such that the winch and the mandrel assembly rotate in a first direction.
A system for restraining a vehicle includes a deck of a transport. The deck includes one or more grated panels. The system also includes a vehicle restraint assembly configured to secure a vehicle to the deck of the transport. The vehicle restraint assembly includes an anchor coupled to a first end of a strap. The anchor includes a first plurality of hooks configured to couple the anchor to the deck of the transport through one or more grate wires of the one or more grated panels. The vehicle restraint assembly further includes a ratchet coupled to a second end of the strap. The ratchet includes a second plurality of hooks configured to couple the ratchet to the deck of the transport through one or more grate wires of the one or more grated panels.
A system for restraining a vehicle includes a deck of a transport. The deck includes one or more grated panels. The system also includes a vehicle restraint assembly configured to secure a vehicle to the deck of the transport. The vehicle restraint assembly includes an anchor coupled to a first end of a strap. The anchor includes a first plurality of hooks configured to couple the anchor to the deck of the transport through one or more grate wires of the one or more grated panels. The vehicle restraint assembly further includes a ratchet coupled to a second end of the strap. The ratchet includes a second plurality of hooks configured to couple the ratchet to the deck of the transport through one or more grate wires of the one or more grated panels.
Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) act as a dispersing agent to directly exfoliate graphite in an aqueous solution using sonication. The resulting suspension has graphite flakes, each having 2- 20 monolayers, a relatively large lateral dimension, and a plurality of CNF decorating its surfaces and edges. The dispersing effect of the CNF allows the graphite-CNF suspension to be stored without degradation until desired use. The graphite-CNF suspension can be used to form various composite structures, such as by spraying, coating, pouring, extruding, or printing the suspension, and then drying the suspension. The resulting composite structures have improved tensile strength and toughness due to hydrogen bond interactions between the CNF and graphite.
This disclosure generally relates to railroad cars, and more particularly to a modular railcar with a common underframe that may be coupled with various top containers. A particular problem is that some railcars may prematurely be taken out of service because the railcar body may not match current market needs. The rest of the railcar, however, remains usable, which results in inefficiency and waste. Particular embodiments obviate the problems described above and include a common underframe that may be coupled to a plurality of different top containers. According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe.
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B60P 7/13 - Fixation des conteneurs d'expédition ou des cadres sur les véhicules
B61B 12/00 - CHEMINS DE FER ÉQUIPEMENTS À CET EFFET NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de systèmes ferroviaires à câbles ou de systèmes "couplables à volonté" non prévus dans les groupes
B61B 15/00 - Combinaisons de systèmes ferroviaires
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.
B60P 1/64 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement l'élément supportant ou contenant la charge étant rapidement démontable
B60P 7/08 - Fixation au plancher ou aux parois du véhicule
B60P 7/13 - Fixation des conteneurs d'expédition ou des cadres sur les véhicules
B61B 12/00 - CHEMINS DE FER ÉQUIPEMENTS À CET EFFET NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de systèmes ferroviaires à câbles ou de systèmes "couplables à volonté" non prévus dans les groupes
B61B 15/00 - Combinaisons de systèmes ferroviaires
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
A method comprises removing a first deck of a plurality of decks and a second deck of the plurality of decks from an autorack. The method further comprises removing one or more of a plurality of posts of the autorack and coupling a cross-brace assembly to one or more of the plurality of posts, wherein the cross-brace assembly is coupled to the one or more of the plurality of posts at a location above an existing brace bay of the autorack. The method also comprises coupling the second deck of the plurality of decks to the autorack at a location above or below the cross-brace assembly.
B61D 3/04 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec planchers mobiles, p.ex. pivotants ou planchers pouvant être levés ou abaissés
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
B60P 3/14 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux l'objet étant un atelier pour l'entretien, la maintenance ou pour transporter des ouvriers pendant le travail
B60S 5/00 - Maintenance, entretien, réparation ou révision des véhicules
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 3/02 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons avec disposition en étages multiples
A method of shipping automobiles, railcars for shipping automobiles, and methods of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles to enable more efficient shipping of automobiles by facilitating conversion of autorack cars between unilevel, bi-level and tri-level configurations, and/or by providing increased load factors.
B61D 3/18 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons adaptés au transport de chargements particuliers de véhicules
B23P 6/00 - Remise en état ou réparation des objets
B60P 3/07 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de véhicules routiers
According to some embodiments, a discharge door locking system for a railcar discharge door comprises a lock piston configured to move between a first position (not engaged with an operating beam coupled to a discharge door) and a second position (engaged). The locking system comprises a first and second input. Activation of the first input moves the lock piston to the first position, and activation of the second input moves the lock piston to the second position. The first input of the locking system is coupled to a first input of an operating cylinder coupled to the operating beam. The first input of the operating cylinder is configured to move the discharge door to the open position. The second input of the locking system is coupled to a second input of the operating cylinder. The second input is configured to move the discharge door to the closed position.
B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
B61D 3/00 - Wagons de marchandises découverts ou fourgons
B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
E05D 15/10 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan se déplaçant hors d'un plan dans un second plan parallèle
According to some embodiments, a discharge door locking system for a railcar discharge door comprises a lock piston configured to move between a first position (not engaged with an operating beam coupled to a discharge door) and a second position (engaged). The locking system comprises a first and second input. Activation of the first input moves the lock piston to the first position, and activation of the second input moves the lock piston to the second position. The first input of the locking system is coupled to a first input of an operating cylinder coupled to the operating beam. The first input of the operating cylinder is configured to move the discharge door to the open position. The second input of the locking system is coupled to a second input of the operating cylinder. The second input is configured to move the discharge door to the closed position.
According to some embodiments, a discharge door locking system for a railcar discharge door comprises a lock piston configured to move between a first position (not engaged with an operating beam coupled to a discharge door) and a second position (engaged). The locking system comprises a first and second input. Activation of the first input moves the lock piston to the first position, and activation of the second input moves the lock piston to the second position. The first input of the locking system is coupled to a first input of an operating cylinder coupled to the operating beam. The first input of the operating cylinder is configured to move the discharge door to the open position. The second input of the locking system is coupled to a second input of the operating cylinder. The second input is configured to move the discharge door to the closed position.
B61D 7/28 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou de fermeture hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
B61D 7/02 - Wagons-trémies avec des ouvertures de déchargement dans le fond
B61D 19/00 - Aménagements des portes spécialement adaptés aux véhicules ferroviaires
E05D 15/10 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant horizontalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan se déplaçant hors d'un plan dans un second plan parallèle
A torque box includes a front plate and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is coupled to the front plate such that the bottom surface is orthogonal to front plate and such that front plate extends along the bottom surface. The bottom surface defines a first raised portion configured to fit over a wheel of a railcar.
B61D 17/00 - PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DU CORPS DES VÉHICULES FERROVIAIRES OU GENRES OU TYPES DE VÉHICLES - Parties constitutives structurales du corps des véhicules
B62D 21/00 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée
B62D 21/03 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée comprenant des éléments d'armature disposés longitudinalement ou transversalement les éléments transversaux supportant la carrosserie
B62D 21/09 - Moyens pour le montage des surfaces d'appui pour la charge
B62D 21/20 - Châssis, c. à d. armature sur laquelle une carrosserie peut être montée caractérisés par le type de véhicule et non couverts par les groupes du type pour remorque, c. à d. châssis construit spécialement pour être utilisé dans un véhicule non propulsé
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a center sill extending along a longitudinal centerline of the railcar, and two side sills. The two side sills are on opposite sides of, and extend parallel with, the center sill. The railcar further comprises a first inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a first sick of a longitudinal centerline of the railcar (first side); a second inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a second side of the longitudinal centerline (second side); a first outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the first side; a second outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the second side; a first linkage coupling the first inner discharge door to the second outer discharge door; and a second linkage coupling the second inner discharge door to the first outer discharge door.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises a center sill extending along a longitudinal centerline of the railcar, and two side sills. The two side sills are on opposite sides of, and extend parallel with, the center sill. The railcar further comprises a first inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of the railcar (first side); a second inner discharge door coupled to the railcar proximate the center sill on a second side of the longitudinal centerline (second side); a first outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the first side; a second outer discharge door coupled proximate the side sill on the second side; a first linkage coupling the first inner discharge door to the second outer discharge door; and a second linkage coupling the second inner discharge door to the first outer discharge door.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises: an underframe comprising a center sill extending longitudinally along a centerline of the railcar; a hopper coupled to the underframe and comprising a discharge opening; and a discharge assembly coupled to the hopper. The discharge assembly comprises: a sloped side sheet, and a discharge gate frame in a plane offset from horizontal and extending from a bottom of the sloped side sheet to proximate the center sill. The discharge gate frame at least partially surrounds the discharge opening. The discharge assembly further comprises a discharge gate coupled to the discharge gate frame. The discharge gate is operable to move from a closed position that restricts a lading from discharging to an open position that permits the lading to discharge. Moving from the closed position to the open position comprises moving at an angle upward and transverse to the railcar.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises: an underframe comprising a center sill extending longitudinally along a centerline of the railcar; a hopper coupled to the underframe and comprising a discharge opening; and a discharge assembly coupled to the hopper. The discharge assembly comprises: a sloped side sheet, and a discharge gate frame in a plane offset from horizontal and extending from a bottom of the sloped side sheet to proximate the center sill. The discharge gate frame at least partially surrounds the discharge opening. The discharge assembly further comprises a discharge gate coupled to the discharge gate frame. The discharge gate is operable to move from a closed position that restricts a lading from discharging to an open position that permits the lading to discharge. Moving from the closed position to the open position comprises moving at an angle upward and transverse to the railcar.
According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises: an underframe comprising a center sill extending longitudinally along a centerline of the railcar; a hopper coupled to the underframe and comprising a discharge opening; and a discharge assembly coupled to the hopper. The discharge assembly comprises: a sloped side sheet, and a discharge gate frame in a plane offset from horizontal and extending from a bottom of the sloped side sheet to proximate the center sill. The discharge gate frame at least partially surrounds the discharge opening. The discharge assembly further comprises a discharge gate coupled to the discharge gate frame. The discharge gate is operable to move from a closed position that restricts a lading from discharging to an open position that permits the lading to discharge. Moving from the closed position to the open position comprises moving at an angle upward and transverse to the railcar.
A railway car is disclosed. The railway car comprises an underframe and at least one compartment for transporting lading. The railway car comprises at least one discharge opening and a door assembly adjacent to the at least one discharge opening. The railway car comprises a discharge control system comprising at least a common linkage mounted away from a longitudinal centerline of the railway car and a secondary linkage, wherein the discharge control system is operable to move the door assembly between a first position and a second position. The railway car comprises an actuator operable to drive movement of the common linkage in connection with movement of the door assembly between the first position and the second position.
