BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A more complete and thorough understanding of the present embodiments and advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate like features, and wherein:
FIG. 1A is a schematic drawing in elevation showing an isometric view of a railway car having at least one sidewall assembly incorporating teachings of the present disclosure;
FIG. 1B is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away taken along lines 1B-1B of FIG. 1A;
FIG. 2A is a schematic drawing in elevation showing an isometric view of another railway car having at least one sidewall assembly incorporating teachings of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2B is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away taken along lines 2B-2B of FIG. 2A;
FIG. 3A is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away showing one example of a self piercing rivet engaging a metal sheet with portions of a supporting structure in accordance with teachings of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3B is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away showing another example of a self piercing rivet engaging a metal sheet with portions of a supporting structure in accordance with teachings of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing in elevation showing another example of a railway car having at least one sidewall assembly with interior side stakes incorporating teachings of the present disclosure;
FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away taken along lines 5-5 of FIG. 4; and
FIG. 6 is a schematic drawing in section with portions broken away showing a sidewall assembly with exterior side stakes incorporating teachings of the present disclosure.
Patent Application
20070137517
