SELF-DUMPING BOXCAR Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B61D9/06 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to railway transport, particularly, to self-dumping boxcars. Boxcar top frame 1 is made of one sheet with hardness and stiffness selected with due allowance for dynamic and static loads originating in operation. Said sheet rests at edges on lengthwise rails 3 and brackets 4 binding lengthwise rails with the sheet with body run axles fitted therein. Sheet mid part rests on resilient elements 9 secured at center sill over its entire length.

EFFECT: decreased car weight, easier unloading cargoes frozen to car bottom.

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