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Box car having belt rail supports mounted on lading tie anchors
Assignee: Illinois Railway Equipment Co
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Filing: 1972-07-31
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-07-31
Abstract
Abstract Lading transport means, such as a box car, is provided with lading tie anchors having associated therewith detachable belt rail supports in the form of inverted J-shaped plates, the hook portions of which overlie the upper ends of lading tie anchors secured to the car side walls. Various arrangements are employed for detachably securing the lower ends of the belt rail supports to the respective lading tie anchors. The belt rail may be secured to the belt rail supports by welding and may be removed therewith as a unitary structure. Key shaped openings are formed in lading tie anchors to receive through the circular portion the head of a bolt having a square shank that interfits with a rectangular part of the key shaped opening. Also a ''''Huck'''' bolt pin can be employed.
Inventors
- 👤 R Nadherny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:10
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured to said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, each belt rail support comprising a J-shaped plate with the hook portion overlying the upper end of the respective lading tie anchor, and holding means securing the lower end to the respective lading tie anchor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured to said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, each belt rail support comprising a J-shaped plate with the hook portion overlying the upper end of the respective lading tie anchor, and holding means securing the lower end to the respective lading tie anchor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Box car construction according to claim 1 wherein said holding means comprises a bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
Box car construction according to claim 2 wherein the lower end of each lading tie anchor has integral outwardly extending stops to hold the head of the respective bolt in place while the belt rail support is being applied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
Box car construction according to claim 1 wherein the lower end of each lading tie anchor has a pair of spaced openings on opposite sides of a wedge shaped section, and the lower end of each belt rail support has a pair of out flared wings for interfitting with said openings and to be spread apart by said wedge shaped section to hold the respective belt rail support in place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side post having outwardly extending vertical lading tie receiving grooves aligned with the channels of the respective side posts; a continuous lading tie receiving anchor secured along its sides to the sides of each of said grooves, having lading tie receiving sections therealong, and a belt rail support receiving opening above each lading tie receiving section; a belt rail support overlying each lading tie receiving section having a hook shaped upper end extending through the respective belt rail support receiving opening and overlying the upper end of the respective lading tie receiving section, and means for securing the lower end of each belt rail support to the respective lading tie anchor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side post having outwardly extending vertical lading tie receiving grooves aligned with the channels of the respective side posts; a continuous lading tie receiving anchor secured along its sides to the sides of each of said grooves, having lading tie receiving sections therealong, and a belt rail support receiving opening above each lading tie receiving section; a belt rail support overlying each lading tie receiving section having a hook shaped upper end extending through the respective belt rail support receiving opening and overlying the upper end of the respective lading tie receiving section, and means for securing the lower end of each belt rail support to the respective lading tie anchor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Box car construction according to claim 5 wherein each belt rail support has a pair of intermediate outwardly extending side portions overlying the respective lading tie receiving section to resist longitudinal shock forces applied to a belt rail secured to the belt rail supports.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
Box car construction according to claim 5 wherein said means for securing the lower end of each belt rail support to the respective lading tie anchor comprises a bolt extending through registering openings in said belt rail support and said lading tie anchor and threaded into a nut welded to the rear side of said lading tie anchor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
Box car construction according to claim 5 wherein said belt rail supports are horizontally aligned on the inner sides of opposite side walls of said box car, and belt rails are secured to said belt rail supports for receiving cross members therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
Box car construction according to claim 8 wherein said belt rail supports are removably secured to said lading tie receiving anchors whereby said belt rails can be applied and removed together with said belt rail supports.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending vertical lading tie receiving grooves aligned with the channels of the respective side posts, a continuous lading tie receiving anchor secured along its sides to the sides of each of said grooves and having lading tie receiving sections therealong, a key shaped opening above each lading tie receiving section, a belt rail support overlying said key shaped opening and having fastening means cooperating with said key shaped opening to secure said belt rail support to the lading tie receivIng section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending vertical lading tie receiving grooves aligned with the channels of the respective side posts, a continuous lading tie receiving anchor secured along its sides to the sides of each of said grooves and having lading tie receiving sections therealong, a key shaped opening above each lading tie receiving section, a belt rail support overlying said key shaped opening and having fastening means cooperating with said key shaped opening to secure said belt rail support to the lading tie receivIng section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
Box car construction according to claim 10 wherein said fastening means comprises a bolt having a head and each key shaped opening has a circular portion for receiving therethrough said head of said bolt merging with a dependent rectangular section for receiving a square shank of said bolt.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
Box car construction according to claim 10 wherein said belt rail support extends along said continuous lading tie receiving anchor, has an intermediate offset section juxtaposed to said anchor, and oppositely extending flanges for mounting belt rails.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
Box car construction according to claim 12 wherein said intermediate offset section has a transversely extending slot aligned with each key shaped opening.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
Box car construction according to claim 10 wherein the shank of said bolt has a sleeve deformed thereon to hold said belt rail support in place.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
Box car construction according to claim 10 wherein at least one key shaped opening in said continuous lading tie receiving anchor extends in a direction opposite to that in which an adjacent key shaped opening extends.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
Box car construction according to claim 15 wherein alternate key shaped openings in said continuous lading tie receiving anchor extend in opposite directions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured in said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, said lading tie anchors having spaced shoulders extending toward the interior of the box car for receiving therebetween the respective belt rail support to resist longitudinal shock forces applied to the belt rail secured to the belt rail supports.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured in said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, said lading tie anchors having spaced shoulders extending toward the interior of the box car for receiving therebetween the respective belt rail support to resist longitudinal shock forces applied to the belt rail secured to the belt rail supports.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured in said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, each of said lading tie anchors having a key shaped opening for receiving the head and body of a bolt for holding said belt rail supports in place.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a box car construction or the like, in combination, a plurality of vertical channel shaped side posts, a lining overlying and secured to said side posts having outwardly extending lading tie anchor receiving sections aligned with the channel of the respective side posts, lading tie anchors secured in said sections in aligned horizontal relation, and belt rail supports secured to said lading tie anchors for receiving horizontally extending belt rails, each of said lading tie anchors having a key shaped opening for receiving the head and body of a bolt for holding said belt rail supports in place.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
Box car construction according to claim 18 wherein each key shaped opening has a circular portion for receiving therethrough said head of said bolt merging with a depending rectangular section for receiving a square shank of said bolt.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |