Railway car
Abstract
Abstract A railway car consists of articulated sections each including a substantially identical upright longitudinally extending truss structure on which vehicles or other cargo is suspended. The truss structure is the primary structural member extending between the car trucks and also serves as the cargo retaining member during transport operation. The truss structure is provided with suitable beams containing brackets to which the cargo is connected and suspended therefrom. The cargo may be in the form of vehicles which are initially connected to pallets or fixtures secured to the underframe members of the vehicle. The fixture is provided with brackets which interengage the brackets on the truss structure to suspend the vehicles directly thereon. The fixture is constructed so that a crane or other material handling device, by engaging and lifting the fixture simultaneously, rotates the fixture and the vehicle into the desired position relative to the truss, the loading operation consisting merely of hanging the fixture and vehicles on the truss so that both are removably retained thereon in suspended relation.
Inventors
- 👤 W Pringle
Bibliographic Details
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |