Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Particular article accommodation – Cylindrical article accommodation
Patent
1997-11-28
2000-06-20
Gordon, Stephen T.
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Particular article accommodation
Cylindrical article accommodation
410 42, 410 47, B60P 708
Patent
active
060770058
ABSTRACT:
A transportation vehicle, such as a railroad coil car, solves long standing problems in the prior art by removing platform requirements from the decking area, thus increasing the space for loading coils or other cylindrical objects. There is disclosed at least one folding platform, which, when closed, is contained or disposed within the side sill of the vehicle. When the platform is closed, and the vehicle is moving, it does not violate government regulations. However, when the vehicle is to be loaded or unloaded in a stationary position, the platform can be opened and extend laterally from the side of the vehicle.
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Gordon Stephen T.
Trinity Industries Inc.
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