Abstract: A cover assembly for an open top railcar, the assembly having semi-rigid cover reversibly movable between a closed position atop the railcar and an open position alongside the railcar or separate from it. The cover may be connected to the railcar with hinge-latches or linkage arms which permit the cover to be held flat alongside the railcar in an open position, or removed from the railcar during loading and unloading. A load grooming device shapes the load of a loaded railcar to a selected contour. Opening and closing of covers may be continuous and automated, using curved tracks, cranes or mechanical arms to engage and open covers, and conveying devices or vehicles to handle covers during loading and unloading of railcars.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 18, 2015
Publication date:
February 18, 2016
Applicant:
ECOFAB COVERS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Trevor LOW, Mark DOLDON, John CRUIKSHANK, Marvin HLYNKA
Abstract: A cover assembly for an open top railcar, the assembly having semi-rigid cover reversibly movable between a closed position atop the railcar and an open position alongside the railcar or separate from it. The cover may be connected to the railcar with hinge-latches or linkage arms which permit the cover to be held flat alongside the railcar in an open position, or removed from the railcar during loading and unloading. A load grooming device shapes the load of a loaded railcar to a selected contour. Opening and closing of covers may be continuous and automated, using curved tracks, cranes or mechanical arms to engage and open covers, and conveying devices or vehicles to handle covers during loading and unloading of railcars.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2010
Publication date:
August 1, 2013
Applicant:
ECOFAB COVERS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Trevor Low, Mark Doldon, John Cruikshank, Marvin Hlynka
Abstract: A cover for open top railcars may be alternatively locked into place over the railcar top opening, or rotated on hinges to either side of the railcar to provide access to the entire top of the railcar. The cover may be compressed against either side of the railcar to allow the car to move between structural or other elements of loading or unloading facilities.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 2008
Date of Patent:
February 1, 2011
Assignee:
Ecofab Covers International Inc.
Inventors:
Trevor Low, Mark Doldon, John Cruikshank
Abstract: A cover for open top railcars may be alternatively locked into place over the railcar top opening, or rotated on hinges to either side of the railcar to provide access to the entire top of the railcar. The cover may be compressed against either side of the railcar to allow the car to move between structural or other elements of loading or unloading facilities.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 27, 2008
Publication date:
October 2, 2008
Applicant:
ECOFAB COVERS INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Trevor LOW, Mark Doldon, John Cruikshank