Hopper car door actuating mechanism

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1975-03-06

1976-09-28

Sheridan, Robert G.

Railway rolling stock

Special car bodies

Sleeping

105241C, B65G 6724

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039826414

ABSTRACT:
A door actuating mechanism for hopper cars includes a pivoted lever moved in response to a cam situated along the track on which a railway car travels. In order to provide for proper door opening under all conditions, a secondary cam is also provided which is engaged by a cam follower which provides a positive laterally directed force for pulling the lever and the door to its open position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3314558 (1967-04-01), Dorey
patent: 3459317 (1969-08-01), Shaver

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