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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2019
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2017
Scott C. Landrum, Southlake, TX (US);
T. Christopher King, Keller, TX (US);
Jamie V. Johnson, Euless, TX (US);
Scott C. Landrum, Southlake, TX (US);
T. Christopher King, Keller, TX (US);
Jamie V. Johnson, Euless, TX (US);
BNSF Logistics, LLC, Springdale, AR (US);
Abstract
A saddle and foot stop mounting system for large tower sections transported by rail. A locating assembly, including a key rail assembly and a foot stop assembly are used in conjunction with movable saddles. The foot stop assembly includes a locating key for engaging one of plural key fixtures along the key rail, which defines plural mounting locations for the foot stop. Used in conjunction with the movable saddles, this system accommodates a wide range of tower section sizes and weights.