LOW PROFILE DISCHARGE GATE ASSEMBLY FOR A RAILROAD HOPPER CAR

摘要

A low profile discharge gate assembly having a rigid frame defining a generally rectangular discharge opening and a slidable gate slidably mounted on the frame for controlling the gravitational discharge of material from the gate assembly. Structure carried by and extending inwardly from three sides of the frame is arranged beneath a lower surface on the gate and the boot flanges defined by the gate assembly frame for restricting the flow of commodity from the gate assembly. A vertical distance of less than 7.5 inches separates a lower surface on the boot flanges from an upper surface on the mounting flanges of the gate assembly frame whereby permitting a conventional unloading sled to fit under the gate assembly to discharge commodity therefrom. An operating shaft assembly selectively controls the disposition of the gate between open an closed positions.