CARGO TRANSFER SYSTEM USING A PALLETIZED RACK

摘要

A system, method, and apparatus for palletizing cargo on a rack for shipment are provided. The system generally includes a tiered rack having a base tier, a support framework extending from the base tier, and a second tier adjustably attached to the support framework. The system may further include a plurality of lower frame support members positioned longitudinally across the bottom of the base tier, and a plurality of pneumatically actuated rollers spaced to cooperatively engage the plurality of lower frame support members, the rollers being selectively extendable from a plurality of raised tracks positioned longitudinally along a floor of the railcar, where the rollers are configured to pneumatically extend past an upper surface of the track when actuated and allow for linear motion thereover.

主权项

1. A method for bulk loading a railcar comprising:
bulk loading a multi-tiered rack with cargo; transporting said loaded multi-tiered rack through an opening of the railcar; positioning said loaded multi-tiered rack onto a plurality of tracks positioned on a floor of the railcar; moving said loaded multi-tiered rack from a position proximate said opening to a position within the railcar, said moving being conducted on a plurality of pneumatically extendable rollers extending from said plurality of tracks; and securing said loaded multi-tiered rack in the railcar by retracting said extendable rollers to lower said loaded rack onto a loading surface.