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Container securing device
Assignee: Knorr Brake Holding Corp
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Filing: 1987-04-06
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Granted: 1988-12-20
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Expires: 2007-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Container securing device that permits containers of any length to be carried by an integral or intermodal train including the feature of a container spanning the connection of two adjacent cores. The device is implemented in a two-part structure of an upper and a lower member. The lower member is adapted for fastening at any point along the car deck. The upper member has a pair of spaced corner members for receiving two corners of a container. An interconnecting means is arranged to connect the upper and lower members so that the upper member swivels with respect to the lower member and the car deck when the train rounds a curb and further provides for a longitudinal force dampening effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H. Engle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:53
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/16; B61D3/18; B61D3/182; B61D3/184; B61F; B61F3/00; B61F3/02; B61F3/08; B61F3/10; B61G; B61G5/00; B61G5/02; F; F02; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/02; F02B2075/022; F02B2075/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A self-contained container securing device for a rail car having a deck extending longitudinally comprising; an upper member extending transversely of the car deck and having a first pair of spaced corner members for receiving two corners of a container to be secured to the car; a lower member extending transversely of the car deck; slidably adjustable means for fastening the lower member to said deck at any point along its length; and interconnecting means including (a) means for pivotally interconnecting the upper and lower members so as to permit the upper member and the container to swivel with respect to the lower member and the car deck; and (b) means for resiliently interconnecting the upper and lower members to allow for the deflection of the upper member with respect to the lower member in the car deck in response to forces imposed on the container as the car travels on a curve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A self-contained container securing device for a rail car having a deck extending longitudinally comprising; an upper member extending transversely of the car deck and having a first pair of spaced corner members for receiving two corners of a container to be secured to the car; a lower member extending transversely of the car deck; slidably adjustable means for fastening the lower member to said deck at any point along its length; and interconnecting means including (a) means for pivotally interconnecting the upper and lower members so as to permit the upper member and the container to swivel with respect to the lower member and the car deck; and (b) means for resiliently interconnecting the upper and lower members to allow for the deflection of the upper member with respect to the lower member in the car deck in response to forces imposed on the container as the car travels on a curve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A container securing device according to claim 1 wherein another substantially identical container securing device is provided with its pair of spaced corner members adapted to receive the other two corners of such container and being removably fastened to the deck of an adjacent car such that the container spans the juncture of the decks of such car and such adjacent car.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A container securing device according to claim 1 which further includes first and second bearing means mounted at the ends of the upper and lower members to carry the weight of the container directly into the deck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A container securing device according to claim 1 wherein the means for resiliently interconnecting includes a rubber bushing so dimensioned that in rounding a curve the longitudinally compressive forces imposed on the container by the foreshortening of the continuous mount longitudinal center distance does not cause excessive longitudinal forces to be put into either the container or the deck.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-20 | 1996-06-20 | 1996-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-20 | 2000-06-20 | 2000-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |