Patent ID: 9656678
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: B61D

Claim:
1. An apparatus for loading and unloading a semi-trailer on a rail transport wagon comprising: a loading and unloading structure designed to accommodate a semi-trailer and sized to receive an entirety of the semi-trailer, the loading and unloading structure detached from and attachable to the semi-trailer, the loading and unloading structure detached from and attachable to the rail transport wagon, the loading and unloading structure including: a lower part in the form of a support plate that extends across the bottom of the loading and unloading structure, the support plate having a planar portion which is designed to carry the semi-trailer, designed to support wheels and legs of the semi-trailer, and designed to be driven on by the semi-trailer; an upper part in the form of a handling frame designed for handling and moving by a standard container handling system; an attaching device to selectively lock the loading and unloading structure to the rail transport wagon; and a locking device to selectively immobilize the semi-trailer with respect to the support plate wherein the support plate and the handling frame are connected by a separable connection.