Metal working – Plural diverse manufacturing apparatus including means for... – Type of machine
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Plural diverse manufacturing apparatus including means for...
Type of machine
C029S566000, C029S056500, C228S119000, C228S049100, C219S076140, C408S108000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11085296
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for semi-automatically reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The apparatus is mountable to the connector and measures to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The apparatus then applies weld metal to the worn portion of the connector. The excess weld metal is automatically machined away by the apparatus so that the connector falls within the required dimensions. The apparatus can again measure the weld area to ensure that the specified dimensions have been achieved. A method of aligning an articulated connector to a reconditioning fixture is also disclosed. The method includes securing the fixture to the connector and the use of gauges and tools to appropriately align the objects.
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Brueckert Richard A.
Guess William A.
Kroesch Donald F.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Bryant David P.
TTX Company
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