Patent ID: 6213449
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B60P,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A bottom outlet valve for a tank car having a bottom, the valve comprising:a nozzle projecting from the bottom of the tank car and defining an opening and having a locking member;an outlet cap shaped and dimensioned to cover the opening and moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the cap forms a substantially liquid-tight seal with the opening;at least one moveable handle having a locking portion engageable with the locking member and a hand gripping portion formed by structure defining a closed loop and pivotally coupled to the cap, wherein pivotal movement of the hand gripping portion with respect to the cap causes engagement of the locking portion with the locking member, wherein when the locking member and locking portion are engaged, the outlet cap is retained in a closed position.