Portable rail cutting apparatus

Details Portable rail cutting apparatus Portable rail cutting apparatus

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Nguyen, Dung Van (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Machine

Endless band tool

C451S451000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07131897

ABSTRACT:
A portable rail cutting apparatus is presented herein. The portable rail cutting apparatus comprises a housing encasing a motor, the motor configured to drive a rotary abrasive blade, a drive pulley coupled to the motor, a driven pulley coupled to the rotary abrasive blade, a loop drive belt engaged by the drive pulley at one end and engaging the driven pulley at another end, and an automatic belt tensioning mechanism. The automatic belt tensioning system comprises a spring and push rod assembly that applies a pre-set tension to the loop drive belt. The portable rail cutting apparatus may also comprise an adjustable protective guard member that partially surrounds the rotary abrasive blade and includes a detent mechanism configured to provide integral travel positions for the adjustable protective guard member.

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