Patent ID: 9114813
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B61D,B61F

Abstract:
1. A movable step assembly for mounting to a railroad freight car, said movable step assembly comprising: a foot rung having a step member and side members; an indexing member mounted in fixed position relative to said side members; and said indexing member defining a two-position key for engagement with a mating fitting mounted to the railroad freight car; said side members being movable to a first position in which said foot rung depends downwardly for use, and in said first position of said side members said key is in a first orientation defining a first position of said key in mating engagement with the mating fitting; said side members being movable to a second position in, said second position being a storage position in which said side members and step member are raised and stand extended upwardly away from said key, and in said second position of said side members said key is in a second orientation defining a second position of said key in mating engagement with the mating fitting.