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Rail car unloading device

  • US 8,991,585 B2
  • Filed: 03/01/2013
  • Issued: 03/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for unloading a rail car on rail tracks, the device comprising:

  • a base comprising a track formed therein;

    a substantially vertical support member rotatably mounted to said base, said support member comprising;

    at least one vertical support leg;

    at least one wheel rotatably mounted to said at least one vertical support leg and configured for engagement with said track; and

    a base engaging member configured for rotatable engagement with said base, said base engaging member and said at least one wheel configured to allow rotation of said support member with respect to said base; and

    a conveyor mounted to said support member, said conveyor comprising a hopper, said support member configured to rotate between a first position where said hopper is positioned under the rail car and a second position where said hopper and said conveyor are in substantially parallel alignment with the rail tracks such that the rail car may pass by said device.

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