Device for removing metallic objects from a railway bed

Details Device for removing metallic objects from a railway bed Device for removing metallic objects from a railway bed

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Motion or draft responsive load handler and transporter

C104S279000, C198S510100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10889920

ABSTRACT:
A machine which travels on railroad rails includes a conveyor belt which transports metallic objects from a railway bed into a hopper. The conveyor belt revolves around a pair of rollers mounted on the framework of a conveyor belt assembly. One roller magnetically picks up the metallic objects and a hydraulic motor powers the other roller to drive the conveyor belt. The magnetized roller is mounted via two mounting bearings which slidably engage the assembly. An adjustment bolt on the assembly engages the mounting bearing to move the magnetized roller to adjust conveyor belt tension to facilitate replacement of the belt. A lift beside the assembly raises and lowers one end of the assembly which rotates about a pivot tube within the conveyor belt. The lift, pivot tube and hydraulic lines connected to the motor are all situated to allow the belt to be removed without interference therefrom.

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