Automated decoupler for rail cars

Details Automated decoupler for rail cars Automated decoupler for rail cars

1995-05-30

1996-07-02

Le, Mark T.

Railway draft appliances

Couplings

Uncoupling devices

901 47, B61G 700

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055313370

ABSTRACT:
There is provided an automated rail car uncoupling system that reduces the possibility of injury. The system includes an object locator that detects and locates a locking pin actuator associated with a coupler. Upon confirmation of the location of the actuator, a robot reaches over and moves the actuator thus uncoupling the cars.

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