Rail semi-trailer and releasable coupler

Details Rail semi-trailer and releasable coupler Rail semi-trailer and releasable coupler

1985-10-07

1988-05-03

Love, John J.

Railway rolling stock

Trains

Articulated

280408, 280484, 280487, 280504, B61G 502

Patent

active

047412739

ABSTRACT:
A semi-trailer and its releasable coupler for use in rail transportation of intermodal containers and other adaptable cargo. That capability is met by structuring a centered longitudinal beam to the cargo deck and fitting it with the releasable coupler of this invention, permitting the trailer to be one of an infinite number of like trailers joined end to end as a train, the flexibility and longitudinal strength gained through the beam/coupler assembly. Ease of releasing and engaging a trailer from or to the train is made practical by this coupler and the front end supports, the latter having ability to raise and lower the front section of the trailer and separating the coupler segments.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2051958 (1936-08-01), Madison
patent: 2501721 (1950-03-01), Hagenah
patent: 2826155 (1958-03-01), Larsson

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