GANGWAY Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: railway transport; mechanization of load handling operations. SUBSTANCE: gangway has flooring with railings mounted on framework secured on travelling bridge crane support. Flooring is connected with framework by hinge joint at one side and is secured at other side for vertical adjustment. Gangway ladder secured at one side of flooring is provided with extension ladder and is coupled by lock and pedal with extension ladder control lever system. Ladder with railings and platform is arranged at other side of flooring. Hinged ladder is connected to platform. Platform is connected with ladder railing posts for adjustment in height. Gangway has ladder for getting onto gangway whose upper end is rigidly connected with flooring and lower end is connected with framework by brace adjustable in length. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities, enhanced reliability and safety in operation at height of level of open top railway car upper binder. 5 dwg