Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Load bearer accommodation – Corner pedestal
Patent
1995-05-08
1998-12-01
Gordon, Stephen
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Load bearer accommodation
Corner pedestal
410 72, 410 54, 410 57, 410 70, 410 76, 410 77, B60P 713, B61D 4500
Patent
active
058428216
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a container support pedestal for use in an all purpose intermodal flat rail car. More particularly, the invention relates to a container support pedestal which, between operative and stored positions, rotates approximately 45.degree. outwardly about a longitudinal axis of the rail car. The invention also relates to a support housing for the pedestal. In both the operative and stored positions, the pedestal substantially covers the slot in the platform of the rail car. In both positions, the pedestal is secured against longitudinal and transverse rotation. The invention also relates to a rail car with such a pedestal and housing.
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Butcher Ronald S.
Coslovi Ilario A.
Gordon Stephen
National Steel Car Limited
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