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Mobile track working apparatus
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A mobile track working apparatus, such as a track renewal train, comprises a car frame whose loading and transport platform has a track working tool mounted on the car frame underneath the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Plasser
- 👤 Josef Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:06
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B31/00; E01B29/00; E01B29/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A mobile track working apparatus comprising 1. a car frame mounted for mobility on the track, a. the car frame having a loading and transport platform; 2. a track working tool mounted on the car frame underneath the platform; and 3. an operating station accommodating an operator for the working tool and mounted on the car frame underneath the platform, a. the track working tool and the operating station being adjustably positionable in respect of the car frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A mobile track working apparatus comprising 1. a car frame mounted for mobility on the track, a. the car frame having a loading and transport platform; 2. a track working tool mounted on the car frame underneath the platform; and 3. an operating station accommodating an operator for the working tool and mounted on the car frame underneath the platform, a. the track working tool and the operating station being adjustably positionable in respect of the car frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
a track working tool mounted on the car frame underneath the platform; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
a track working tool mounted on the car frame underneath the platform; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a running gear for movingly supporting the track working tool on the track.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising guide rail means on the platform and supporting the track working tool underneath the platform, and drive means for moving the track working tool along the guide rail means in respect of the platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
an operating station accommodating an operator for the working tool and mounted on the car frame underneath the platform, a. the track working tool and the operating station being adjustably positionable in respect of the car frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
an operating station accommodating an operator for the working tool and mounted on the car frame underneath the platform, a. the track working tool and the operating station being adjustably positionable in respect of the car frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a running gear for movingly supporting the track working tool on the track, and stop means on the running gear for engagement with a track part for temporarily fixing the track working tool in position relative to the platform whereby the track working tool remains stationary while the mobile apparatus continuously advances.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an operating station for and associated with the track working tool, guide rail means on the platform and supporting the track working tool and the operating station underneath the platform, and drive means for moving the track working tool and the operating station along the guide rail means in respect of the platform.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for laterally moving the track working tool on the platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
The track working apparatus of claim 6, further comprising guide rail means on the platform and extending in the direction of track elongation, a track working tool carrier supported on the guide rail means for movement in said direction, and the means for laterally moving the track working tool supporting the working tool and mounted on the carrier.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, comprising at least two of said track working tools, each tool being independently movably mounted underneath the platform and associated with a respective one of the track rails.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, comprising a succession of said car frames forming a train, the loading and transport platforms of said car frames carrying mechanisms for loading and transporting track ties and rails, said track working tool being capable of fastening and looseninG track rail fastening elements, and an operating station for the track working tool mounted on at least one of the car frames underneath the platform whereby the apparatus is useful for track renewal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, wherein the operating station is associated with said track working tool and spaced therefrom in the direction of track elongation while being in sight thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising guide rail means on the platform and movably supporting the track working tool and the operating station on the platform underneath thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The track working apparatus of claim 1, wherein the track working tool and the operating station are movable in unison.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The track working apparatus of claim 9, comprising an additional one of said track working tools capable of cutting off the heads of selected ones of the track rail fastening elements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The track working apparatus of claim 13, wherein said additional tool comprises a running gear guided along a track rail, and a cooperating anvil and movable knife supported on the running gear.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The track working apparatus of claim 14, further comprising means for vertically adjusting the running gear in respect of the track rail.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The track working apparatus of claim 14, wherein the knife is a two-armed lever, one arm carrying a cutting edge for cooperation with the anvil and the other arm being connected to means for pivoting the lever.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
47 words
The track working apparatus of claim 14, wherein the running gear includes a wheel running on a track rail, and a carrier arm supporting the wheel for pivotal movement in a vertical plane whereby the running gear may be vertically adjusted in respect of the track rail.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |