Train-to-platform gap mitigator

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)

Railway rolling stock

Safety bridges

C104S028000, C104S030000, C105S447000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913628

ABSTRACT:
An improved gap filler in the form of a single plate or a plurality of plates attached to the train car exterior or emanating from below train car vestibule floor which permits transit line system operator to utilize one device to obtain any desired gap minimization at every train car door in a trainset relative to its corresponding platform edge at all stations on its transit line regardless of platform and/or track configuration while simultaneously adhering to its gap clearance standards pertaining to safe passage of any train within its fleet through any station.

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