Railways – Track layers – Trail rail mounted rail anchor applicator
Patent
1997-02-14
1998-11-24
Le, Mark Tuan
Railways
Track layers
Trail rail mounted rail anchor applicator
E01B 2900
Patent
active
058393773
ABSTRACT:
A machine is capable of automatically applying and removing transversely applied rail clips such as the so-called Safelok-type clip. The machine preferably includes a workhead on which is disposed one or more applicator/remover mechanisms, each of which is capable of automatically applying and/or removing a clip. Each clip applicator/remover mechanism preferably includes a workarm which is pivotable transversely towards and away from the longitudinal centerline of the rail, a clip applicator tool mounted on the workarm, and a clip retractor tool mounted on the workarm. The resulting mechanism is capable of both applying and removing clips rapidly and efficiently while accommodating variations in position and orientation of the rail and/or the clips.
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The Safelok System --A Way of Extending Rail Life and Reducing Operating Costs, Safelok Rail Systems (No Date ).
Brenny David M.
Johnson Gary L.
Le Mark Tuan
Racine Railroad Products, Inc.
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