Combination bottom outlet saddle and sump

Details Combination bottom outlet saddle and sump Combination bottom outlet saddle and sump

1988-12-15

1990-01-09

Kashnikow, Andres

Railway rolling stock

Special car bodies

Freight

B61D 500

Patent

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048920428

ABSTRACT:
A combination bottom outlet saddle and sump is provided for a railway tank car. The saddle member comprises an upper surface which conforms to the underside of the tank body and is attached thereto in surrounding relationship with an outlet opening formed in the tank body. An opening is formed through the saddle member in fluid communication with the outlet opening. A sump is recessed into the upper surface of the saddle member longitudinally spaced a short distance from the saddle member opening in fluid communication with the outlet opening. A bottom outlet valve is mounted to the lower surface of the saddle member in fluid communication with the saddle member opening. A recessed channel may be provided in the upper surface of the saddle member to permit fluid communication between the sump and the saddle member opening. A skid assembly surrounds the entire saddle member.

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Drawing No. 21018 entitled "Saddle, Washout & Sump Machining".
Drawing No. 74386 entitled "Top Unload Assembly 3", Siphon 1 Air.
Drawing No. 89491 entitled "Fittings Assembly 110 1/4", I.D. Tank Dot 111A100W3.

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