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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2010
Scott C. Landrum, Southlake, TX (US);
Scott C. Landrum, Southlake, TX (US);
Transportation Technology Services, Inc., Southlake, TX (US);
Abstract
A system for transporting a load of plural flange assemblies using a railcar that has open top over a load-area. The system includes a structural frame configured for positioning at least partially about the load area of the railcar. The structural frame includes a first and second incline that are opposingly oriented to define a load trough, which is accessible for insertion of at least a portion of the load thereinto from above the open top of the railcar. A railcar engagement member is disposed to fixedly couple the structural frame to the railcar. Incline dunnage is positioned on the first and second incline so as to engage and support the load, and so as to prevent direct contact between the load and the railcar. A first movable stop is coupled to the structural frame, and has an adjustment for selectively positioning it to engage and maintain the load against tipping forces.