公开(公告)号：US20130272828A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13812911

申请日：2011-07-26

Applicant: Jean-Luc Andre ,  Jacques Ober

Inventor： Jean-Luc Andre ,  Jacques Ober

IPC: B65G67/04 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B61D47/00 ,  B61D3/18

CPC classification number: B65G67/04 ,  B61D3/182 ,  B61D3/184 ,  B61D45/005 ,  B61D47/00 ,  B61D47/005 ,  B65G67/24 ,  Y02T30/30

Abstract: A system for loading, unloading and rail transportation of road-hauled semi-trailers, having multiple wagons (1) constituting a railway train, with each of them incorporating at least one pivotable turntable (14) for accommodating a semi-trailer via its wheel assembly. The system also comprises a detachable hitch mounting (9) that can be gripped by a handling machine which carries the detachable mounting and assembles it, after adjustment on the semi-trailer's pivoting turntable. The hitch mounting is assembled on an accommodating platform (8) that is secured immobile to the wagon chassis (2) and independently of the pivoting turntable, in order to support the front of the semi-trailer during rail transportation. This invention is of interest to rail carriers and railway transport equipment manufacturers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于装载，卸载和轨道运输道路牵引的半挂车的系统，具有构成铁路列车的多个货车（1），其中每一个装配有至少一个可枢转转台（14），用于通过其车轮容纳半挂车 部件。 该系统还包括一个可拆卸的搭接架（9），可以通过搬运机械抓住，后者在半挂车的枢转转台上进行调整后，携带可拆卸的安装和组装。 悬挂安装件组装在容纳平台（8）上，该容纳平台（8）固定不动地移动到货车底架（2）并且独立于枢转转台，以便在轨道运输期间支撑半挂车的前部。 本发明对于铁路运输公司和铁路运输设备制造商来说是有意义的。

公开(公告)号：US5501566A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US403955

申请日：1995-04-21

Applicant: Thomas H. Engle

Inventor： Thomas H. Engle

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  H04W88/02 ,  B65G63/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/021 ,  B61D45/005

Abstract: In a system for positioning supporting trailers on stanchions of a railroad car, an optical system is provided to allow the operator to monitor the relationship of the tractor, trailer, stanchion and actuators on the tractor. The unique system of stanchion position indicia is provided to allow rapid and accurate selection of the stanchion position. The tractor includes a positively controlled actuator for operating the breakdown trigger of the stanchion to unlock it.

公开(公告)号：US5139374A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US650420

申请日：1991-02-04

Applicant: Jan D. Holt ,  Tom B. Baker

Inventor： Jan D. Holt ,  Tom B. Baker

IPC: B61D45/00

CPC classification number: B61D45/005

Abstract: A trailer sensor (83) for use on a retractable railcar trailer hitch (1) is disclosed. The hitch has a hitch head (3) for capturing a kingpin (K) of a trailer (T), a locking mechanism (35) for latching the hitch in its erect position, and a manually operable release mechanism (67) for retracting the hitch. A movable sensing element (85) carried on the hitch head senses the presence or absence of a trailer. A rod (93) moves the sensing element in response to operation of the release mechanism. If a trailer is supported by the hitch, the assembly blocks movement of the sensor and prevents retraction of the hitch. If no trailer is supported by the hitch, the sensing element allows the release mechanism to unlock the hitch so it can retract.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于可伸缩的铁路车辆拖车牵引（1）的拖车传感器（83）。 该挂钩具有用于捕获拖车（T）的主销（K）的挂钩头（3），用于将挂钩锁定在其直立位置的锁定机构（35），以及用于缩回 拴住。 承载在搭接头上的可移动检测元件（85）检测拖车的存在或不存在。 响应于释放机构的操作，杆（93）移动感测元件。 如果拖车由挂钩支撑，则组件阻止传感器的移动，并防止牵引钩的退回。 如果挂钩没有拖车支撑，感测元件允许释放机构解锁搭接，使其可以缩回。

公开(公告)号：US5112172A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-12

申请号：US581328

申请日：1990-09-12

Applicant: Thomas H. Engle

Inventor： Thomas H. Engle

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  H04W88/02

CPC classification number: H04W88/021 ,  B61D45/005

Abstract: A stanchion is provided with a latch system which is operable from the tractor which positions the trailers such that a gate on the tractor locks and unlocks the latch to appropriately reposition the stanchion during the position of the trailer. The tractor also includes a hook which engages the stand to raise the stand during loading of the trailer from its lowered to its raised position to engage and secure the tractor and also to reposition the unlocked stand during unloading of the trailer.

Abstract translation: 支柱设置有闩锁系统，该闩锁系统可从拖拉机操作，定位拖车，使得拖拉机上的门锁定并解锁闩锁，以在拖车的位置期间适当地重新定位支柱。 拖拉机还包括钩子，该钩子在车辆从下降到其升高位置的载荷期间与支架接合以升高支架，以接合和固定拖拉机，并且还可以在卸载拖车期间重新定位未锁定的支架。

公开(公告)号：US5059072A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-22

申请号：US550314

申请日：1990-07-09

Applicant: Jan D. Holt

Inventor： Jan D. Holt

IPC: B61D45/00

CPC classification number: B61D45/005

Abstract: A trailer hitch (1) for use on a railcar (C) is movable between an erect position and a retracted position. A first strut (9) has its lower end pivotally mounted to the railcar. A second strut (25) has its lower end movable in a horizontal direction relative to the railcar. A hitch head (3) is carried on the upper ends of the struts for engaging a trailer loaded on the railcar to hold it in place. A cushioning unit (49) is carried by the second strut to cushion the trail from impacts. A latching mechanism (57) automatically latches the hitch in its erect position and maintains it there. The latching mechanism also allows for a safe release of the hitch so it can be retracted.

Abstract translation: 在轨道车（C）上使用的挂车挂钩（1）可在直立位置和缩回位置之间移动。 第一支柱（9）的下端枢转地安装在轨道车上。 第二支柱（25）的下端相对于轨道车辆在水平方向上可移动。 挂钩头（3）承载在支柱的上端，用于接合装在轨道车上的拖车，以将其保持在适当位置。 缓冲单元（49）由第二支柱承载以缓冲起落架的冲击。 闩锁机构（57）自动地将挂钩锁定在其直立位置并将其保持在那里。 闩锁机构还允许搭接件的安全释放，使其能够缩回。

公开(公告)号：US4771703A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-20

申请号：US144615

申请日：1988-01-11

Applicant: Rene H. Brodeur ,  Boris S. Terlecky ,  Ronald P. Sellberg

Inventor： Rene H. Brodeur ,  Boris S. Terlecky ,  Ronald P. Sellberg

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  B61F1/02 ,  B61F5/32 ,  B61F3/00 ,  B61F5/42

CPC classification number: B61F5/325 ,  B61D45/005 ,  B61F1/02

Abstract: A railroad flatcar including an elongated center sill having undercarriage frames secured thereto at opposite ends thereof is disclosed. A single axle wheel truck is fixed to each undercarriage frame and suspends the car. Axle guard plate is provided to limit movement of the car laterally of the wheel trucks and to provide a restoring force to the car.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括在其相对端固定有底架的细长中心梁的铁路平车。 单轴轮车辆固定在每个起落架上并悬挂在车上。 提供车轴防护板以限制车辆横向移动的车辆的运动并且向轿厢提供恢复力。

公开(公告)号：US4566715A

公开(公告)日：1986-01-28

申请号：US525439

申请日：1983-08-22

Applicant: John T. Buckley

Inventor： John T. Buckley

IPC: B62D53/08 ,  B61D45/00 ,  B62D53/10 ,  B62D53/12

CPC classification number: B61D45/005 ,  B62D53/10

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fifth wheel hitch having a set of jaws removably retained in a pocket on the underside of the bearing plate, replaceable by like jaws or jaws accommodating a different size kingpin. The hitch can be of forged aluminum, for on-highway or off-highway usage. A swinging jaw is pivotally connected to a fixed jaw, and has a lower closure finger contacted by the head of a properly elevated kingpin to close the jaws. The jaws are locked closed by a locking plunger actuated with full jaw closure, by means of a trigger release mechanism. The trigger and plunger are retracted by a slide cam having actuators extending from both sides of the hitch. Adjustment of the jaws for wear is from the hitch exterior, and effectual whether the hitch is coupled or uncoupled.

公开(公告)号：US4264250A

公开(公告)日：1981-04-28

申请号：US31262

申请日：1979-04-18

Applicant: Joseph F. Niggemeier

Inventor： Joseph F. Niggemeier

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  B60P7/06 ,  B61D3/16 ,  B62D53/08

CPC classification number: B61D45/005

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a trailer hitch is provided including a vertical strut and a diagonal strut which support a hitch head or fifth wheel adapted to engage the kingpin of a highway trailer. Removable pins are provided at the base of the vertical strut to enable the hitch to be pivoted to the retracted position. The vertical strut includes a pair of lifting lugs located on either side of the hitch head and which are each adapted to receive a strong, flexible connection from an overhead crane. The lugs are located inboard of the combined center of mass of the hitch head and the vertical strut toward the diagonal strut a distance sufficient to cause the vertical strut to pivot inboard toward the diagonal strut when the hitch is lifted by the crane. The lugs are located below the hitch head a distance sufficient that the weight of the head and vertical strut forward of the center of mass will at least partially counterbalance the weight of the hitch head and the diagonal strut located inboard of the center of mass. In addition, the base of the diagonal strut is curved to facilitate the hitch sliding on the deck between retracted and extended positions. With this arrangement and an overhead crane, a single operator can move the hitch between extended and retracted positions, and can load a trailer on a flat car or unload a trailer from a flat car.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明，提供了拖车牵引装置，其包括垂直支柱和对角支柱，其支撑适于接合公路拖车的主销的搭接头或第五轮。 可拆卸销设置在垂直支柱的底部，以使挂钩枢转到缩回位置。 垂直支柱包括位于悬挂头两侧的一对吊耳，它们各自适于从桥式起重机接收强大的柔性连接。 吊钩位于搭接头的组合质心的内侧，并且垂直支柱朝向对角支柱的距离足以使得当起重机提升牵引时垂直支柱朝向对角支柱枢转。 凸耳位于挂钩头的下方一段距离，使得头部和垂直支柱向上的重量将至少部分地平衡搭接头和位于质心中心的对角支柱的重量。 此外，对角支柱的底部是弯曲的，以便于在缩回位置和延伸位置之间在甲板上的牵引滑动。 使用这种布置和一台桥式起重机，单个操作者可以在延伸和缩回位置之间移动联结装置，并可将拖车装载在平车上或从平车上卸载拖车。

公开(公告)号：US4239429A

公开(公告)日：1980-12-16

申请号：US8300

申请日：1979-01-31

Applicant: Patricia S. Stoller ,  James C. Hammonds ,  Ronald D. Van Dyke

Inventor： Patricia S. Stoller ,  James C. Hammonds ,  Ronald D. Van Dyke

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  B60P3/06 ,  B61D3/16 ,  B61K13/00 ,  B62D53/10

CPC classification number: B61D45/005

Abstract: In a tractor operated piggyback railway trailer hitch including a vertical strut and a diagonal strut supporting a hitch head or fifth wheel, an improved bumper block assembly is provided, including at least one bumper block support plate pivotably mounted about a first pin in the hitch head, and a kingpin block laterally spaced from the bumper block support plate. The bumper block includes a generally vertical surface adapted to be contacted by a tractor, and a body portion including a first opening to receive a second pin. The bumper block is pivotably mounted about the second pin extending through the bumper block support plate and the bumper block. A third pin extends through the bumper block and said bumper block support plate. The third pin is designed to shear at a predetermined applied load. Thus, if the tractor applies a load to the third pin above the predetermined load, the third pin will shear off and the bumper block will pivot about the second pin, and the remainder of the hitch operating mechanism which might normally be damaged by such a hard impact is protected.

Abstract translation: 在牵引车操作的背负式铁路拖车牵引装置中，包括垂直支柱和支撑搭接头或第五轮的对角支柱，提供改进的保险杠块组件，包括至少一个缓冲块支撑板，所述保险杠支撑板可枢转地安装在搭接头中的第一销 以及与保险杠块支撑板横向间隔开的主销块。 保险杠块包括适于由拖拉机接触的大致垂直的表面，以及包括第一开口以容纳第二销的主体部分。 保险杠块可围绕延伸穿过保险杠块支撑板和保险杠块的第二销可枢转地安装。 第三销延伸穿过保险杠块和所述保险杠块支撑板。 第三针被设计成在预定的施加载荷下剪切。 因此，如果牵引车在预定负载上施加负载到第三销，则第三销将被剪切并且保险杠块将围绕第二销枢转，并且牵引操作机构的其余部分通常可能被这样的损坏 硬的影响受到保护。

公开(公告)号：US4225276A

公开(公告)日：1980-09-30

申请号：US9334

申请日：1979-02-05

Applicant: Patricia S. Stoller ,  James C. Hammonds ,  Ronald D. Van Dyke

Inventor： Patricia S. Stoller ,  James C. Hammonds ,  Ronald D. Van Dyke

IPC: B61D45/00 ,  B62D53/12 ,  B60D1/12 ,  B60P7/08 ,  F16B9/00

CPC classification number: B61D45/005 ,  B62D53/12

Abstract: A trailer hitch head or fifth wheel is disclosed including a pair of jaws which engage the kingpin of a trailer to hold the kingpin in place. The jaws are held in closed position by a locking member which is biased to the engaged position by at least one stiff spring. A linkage engages the locking member to move the locking member to open position against the bias of the stiff spring. The linkage may be manually or automatically activated. A one-way kingpin gate is located in the front portion of the fifth wheel. The linkage engages an actuator which automatically engages the one-way gate and pivots the same to open position allowing exit of the kingpin. Preferably the linkage is automatically activated by a bumper bar linkage in a tractor operated hitch, and also may be manually activated by the operator. Optionally, a manually operable handle is provided including a keeper or projection which engages a slot in the locking member in open position to hold the locking member in open position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种拖车牵引头或第五轮，其包括一对夹爪，其接合拖车的主销以将主销保持在适当位置。 夹爪通过锁定构件保持在关闭位置，锁定构件通过至少一个刚性弹簧偏压到接合位置。 联动装置接合锁定构件，以抵抗刚性弹簧的偏压将锁定构件移动到打开位置。 链接可以手动或自动激活。 单向主销门位于第五轮的前部。 连杆接合致动器，该致动器自动地接合单向门并将其枢转到允许主销出口的打开位置。 优选地，联动装置由拖拉机操纵的牵引车辆中的保险杆连杆自动地启动，并且也可以由操作者手动地起动。 可选地，提供手动操作的手柄，其包括保持器或突出部，该保持器或突出部与打开位置中的锁定构件中的狭槽接合，以将锁定构件保持在打开位置。