Cover assemblies for railroad cars

    公开(公告)号:US12202529B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-21

    申请号:US17560914

    申请日:2021-12-23

    Applicant: Gunderson LLC

    Inventor: Scott Hart

    Abstract: Cover assemblies for railroad cars are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cover assemblies include a cover pivotably movable between closed and open positions. The cover assemblies additionally include a lid stop assembly including a release handle positioned adjacent to a cover handle and a first locking element operatively connected to the release handle. The lid stop assembly additionally includes a second locking element attached to, or formed with, the housing. The first locking element moves between a locking position in which the first locking element engages the second locking element to secure the cover in the open position, and a releasing position in which the first locking element is spaced from the second locking element allowing the cover to be moved from the open position toward the closed position. The release handle allowing the user to move the first locking element between the locking and releasing positions.

    LONGITUDINAL GATE HOPPER CAR WITHOUT PARTITIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20190001997A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-03

    申请号:US16021366

    申请日:2018-06-28

    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an underframe, a pair of sidewall assemblies, a pair of end wall assemblies, and one hopper bay formed between the pair of sidewall assemblies and the pair of end wall assemblies. The one hopper bay includes a longitudinal discharge opening extending the length of the hopper bay. The one hopper bay may extend the length of the railcar. The railcar may further comprise one or more longitudinal discharge gates coupled to the hopper bay and configured to cover the longitudinal discharge opening. The one or more longitudinal discharge gates are movable away from the longitudinal discharge opening, thereby allowing lading within the hopper to discharge through the longitudinal opening.

    DOOR AND DOOR OPERATING ASSEMBLY FOR A RAILCAR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME
    4.
    发明申请
    DOOR AND DOOR OPERATING ASSEMBLY FOR A RAILCAR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME 有权
    门和门操作组件及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150096459A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-09

    申请号:US14505668

    申请日:2014-10-03

    Abstract: A door operating assembly for a railcar includes an actuating device. The railcar includes a railcar container and a lower portion coupled to the railcar container. The railcar container includes two opposing sidewalls and at least one door coupled to the lower portion. The railcar defines a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The door operating assembly also includes at least one door operating mechanism coupled to the actuating device. At least a portion of the at least one door operating mechanism extends longitudinally along one sidewall of the two opposing sidewalls. The door operating assembly further includes at least one axial drive member coupled to the at least one door operating mechanism. The door operating assembly also includes at least one door drive assembly coupled to the at least one axial drive member. The at least one door drive assembly is coupled to the at least one door.

    Abstract translation: 用于轨道车辆的门操作组件包括致动装置。 轨道车辆包括轨道车容器和联接到轨道车辆容器的下部。 轨道车容器包括两个相对的侧壁和连接到下部的至少一个门。 轨道车辆限定了延伸穿过其中的纵向轴线。 门操作组件还包括联接到致动装置的至少一个门操作机构。 至少一个门操作机构的至少一部分沿两个相对侧壁的一个侧壁纵向延伸。 门操作组件还包括联接到至少一个门操作机构的至少一个轴向驱动构件。 门操作组件还包括联接到至少一个轴向驱动构件的至少一个门驱动组件。 所述至少一个门驱动组件联接到所述至少一个门。

    Dual Stage Railroad Hopper Car Door Actuating Mechanism
    5.
    发明申请
    Dual Stage Railroad Hopper Car Door Actuating Mechanism 失效
    双级铁路货车车门执行机构

    公开(公告)号:US20100251925A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-07

    申请号:US12708595

    申请日:2010-02-19

    Applicant: Mark Carifa

    Inventor: Mark Carifa

    CPC classification number: B61D7/26 B61D7/18

    Abstract: A mechanism for controlling opening of doors on a hopper car underside. The mechanism includes a pair of stationary hook assemblies located outboard of a discharge opening and having a proximal end affixed to the hopper car and a distal free end. Each hook assembly includes a locking cavity bounded by a cam locking surface and a distal slide surface. Included also is a pair of locking cam assemblies having an upper and lower cam surface matable with the hook cam locking assembly and having a slot. An elongate member has ends affixed to the pair of locking cam assemblies and extends through each of the annular end bearings. A pair of annular end bearings is disposed adjacent to the locking cam assemblies and each affixed to a door.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制漏斗车厢下侧门打开的机构。 该机构包括位于排出口外侧的一对固定钩组件,并且具有固定到料斗车厢的近端和远端自由端。 每个钩组件包括由凸轮锁定表面和远侧滑动表面限定的锁定腔。 还包括一对锁定凸轮组件,其具有可与钩凸轮锁定组件配合并具有狭槽的上凸轮表面和下凸轮表面。 细长构件具有固定在该对锁定凸轮组件上的端部并延伸穿过每个环形端部轴承。 一对环形端部轴承设置成与锁定凸轮组件相邻并且每个固定在门上。

    Removable lower cover for hopper discharge outlet structure
    6.
    发明授权
    Removable lower cover for hopper discharge outlet structure 失效
    可卸式下盖,用于高压放电出口结构

    公开(公告)号:US3656666A

    公开(公告)日:1972-04-18

    申请号:US3656666D

    申请日:1970-01-19

    Applicant: ACF IND INC

    CPC classification number: B61D7/16

    Abstract: A lower cover for a bottom discharge outlet structure of a hopper, particularly for a covered hopper railway car, positioned beneath a butterfly valve which controls the discharge of lading from the hopper. A locking arm is pivotally carried from the underside of the cover and a cam type lock is effected between the ends of the locking arm which extend beyond the cover and coacting lugs on the adjacent housing whereby upon rotation of the arm in one direction when the cover is beneath the bottom discharge opening the cover is drawn tightly against the housing in generally air-tight relation to releasably lock the cover in position. Upon rotation of the locking arm in an opposite direction, the cover is released and may be pivoted to an open position remote from the discharge opening to permit the gravity unloading of lading.

    Abstract translation: 用于料斗底部排放出口结构的下盖,特别是用于覆盖漏斗式铁路车辆的底部排放出口结构,其位于控制从料斗排出的蝶形阀下方。 锁定臂从盖的下侧枢转地承载,并且在锁定臂的端部之间实现凸轮型锁定,所述锁定臂延伸超过盖并且在相邻壳体上的共同作用的凸耳,由此当臂在一个方向上旋转时, 在底部排放口下面,盖子以大体上气密的关系紧紧地拉过壳体,以将盖子可释放地锁定在适当位置。 当锁定臂沿相反方向旋转时,盖被释放并且可以枢转到远离排放口的打开位置,以允许重力卸载提货。

    Railroad boxcar and movable platform stops therefor
    7.
    发明授权
    Railroad boxcar and movable platform stops therefor 失效
    RAILROAD BOXCAR和可移动的平台STPPS

    公开(公告)号:US3628466A

    公开(公告)日:1971-12-21

    申请号:US3628466D

    申请日:1969-07-15

    Applicant: PULLMAN INC

    CPC classification number: B61D7/16

    Abstract: A railroad boxcar having fixed sidewalls at each end of the car and an open central portion enclosed by movable sidewalls and rollingly mounted platforms movable from each end to the central openable portion of the car, stop means retaining each of two platforms in its respective end position or selectively holding each of the platforms in the open central portion, the stop means, including three evenly spaced stop sets in the central portion for holding each of the platforms between two of each stop sets, each stop set including a pair of laterally spaced stop structures for limiting movement of a platform in either direction, each stop structure including a pair of longitudinally spaced pivotally mounted stops recessed within the car floor and having stop plate opposed to the stop platform plate of the other stop, and clutch means on each of the stops for simultaneously moving each stop plate from an elevated platform obstructing position to a lowered unobstructing position of the platform and shaft means interconnecting the stop of one stop structure with the stop of the other stop structure for conjunctive pivoting of each stop wherein each of the interconnected stops have their stop platform plates facing in the same direction in obstructing and unobstructing platform positions.

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