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A decomposable freight wagon frame suitable for bimodal transport systems that uses a fast locking mechanism

Last updated on 01 August 2014 2:42

This paper describes a novel connection system which allows fast, safe and reliable coupling and uncoupling of two sections of a freight wagon body as part of a bimodal transport system. The connection system allows the time for loading and unloading a truck trailer to be reduced to almost one-half...

Author(s): De Iorio A;Grasso M;Penta F;Pucillo G;Chioccola F

Organisation(s): Department of Mechanics and Energetics, Federico II University, Italy ; Case New Holland Italia S.p.A., Naples, Italy ;

2014

Italy

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