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Track lining apparatus
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1970-03-13
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A track lining tool, which is hydraulically movable laterally to move a track engaged by the tool, comprises a flanged wheel running on the top surface of the rail head, and another rail engaging element adjacent the wheel which can be moved into and out of a position wherein it engages the side surface of the rail head.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Plasser
- 👤 Josef Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:53
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B33/00; E01B33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A hydraulically opErable track lining apparatus mounted on a mobile track liner for laterally moving a track, said lining apparatus comprising 1. a first rail engaging element rollingly or glidingly engaging the top surface of the rail head of a rail of said track, and 2. a second rail engaging element mounted for vertical adjustment in respect of the first rail engaging element and vertically movable into an operative position wherein it laterally engages one side surface of the rail head adjacent the first rail engaging element for exerting a lateral track moving pressure against the one rail head side surface, and into an inoperative position wherein the second rail engaging element is above the rail head and out of engagement with the one rail head side surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A hydraulically opErable track lining apparatus mounted on a mobile track liner for laterally moving a track, said lining apparatus comprising 1. a first rail engaging element rollingly or glidingly engaging the top surface of the rail head of a rail of said track, and 2. a second rail engaging element mounted for vertical adjustment in respect of the first rail engaging element and vertically movable into an operative position wherein it laterally engages one side surface of the rail head adjacent the first rail engaging element for exerting a lateral track moving pressure against the one rail head side surface, and into an inoperative position wherein the second rail engaging element is above the rail head and out of engagement with the one rail head side surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
a second rail engaging element mounted for vertical adjustment in respect of the first rail engaging element and vertically movable into an operative position wherein it laterally engages one side surface of the rail head adjacent the first rail engaging element for exerting a lateral track moving pressure against the one rail head side surface, and into an inoperative position wherein the second rail engaging element is above the rail head and out of engagement with the one rail head side surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
a second rail engaging element mounted for vertical adjustment in respect of the first rail engaging element and vertically movable into an operative position wherein it laterally engages one side surface of the rail head adjacent the first rail engaging element for exerting a lateral track moving pressure against the one rail head side surface, and into an inoperative position wherein the second rail engaging element is above the rail head and out of engagement with the one rail head side surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second rail engaging element is a frusto-conical member conformingly engageable with the one side surface of the rail head which is oblique and rotatable about a vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
a pair of rail engaging elements each mounted for adjustment in respect of the flanged wheel, a. the flanged wheel being positioned intermediate the pair of rail engaging elements,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
a pair of rail engaging elements each mounted for adjustment in respect of the flanged wheel, a. the flanged wheel being positioned intermediate the pair of rail engaging elements,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
6 words
a support for the flanged wheel,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
6 words
a support for the flanged wheel,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second rail engaging element is a member rotatably mounted on an end of a rod mounted for vertical movement.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 3, wherein the rotatably mounted member is frusto-conical and is conformingly engageable with the one side surface of the rail head which is oblique.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
a pair of vertical guide cylinders affixed to the support and vertically movably mounting the rail engaging eLements into an operative position wherein a respective one of the rail engaging elements engages the other side surface of the rail head for holding the rail head between the flanged wheel and the rail engaging element or elements, and into an inoperative position wherein a respective one of the rail engaging elements is out of engagement with the other side surface of the rail head, and
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
a pair of vertical guide cylinders affixed to the support and vertically movably mounting the rail engaging eLements into an operative position wherein a respective one of the rail engaging elements engages the other side surface of the rail head for holding the rail head between the flanged wheel and the rail engaging element or elements, and into an inoperative position wherein a respective one of the rail engaging elements is out of engagement with the other side surface of the rail head, and
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
a pressure fluid supply connected to the cylinders for moving the respective rail engaging elements vertically therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
a pressure fluid supply connected to the cylinders for moving the respective rail engaging elements vertically therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a support for the first rail engaging element, and a substantially vertical guide for vertically movably mounting the second rail engaging element; the vertical guide being affixed to the support.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 5, wherein the guide is a cylinder and the second rail engaging element is movable in the cylinder, a pressure fluid supply being connected to the cylinder for moving the second rail engaging element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein a pair of said second rail engaging elements are mounted laterally adjacent the first rail engaging element for movement into and out of a position wherein a respective one of the second rail engaging elements engages a respective one of the side surfaces of the rail head.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
43 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein a pair of said second rail engaging elements are mounted laterally adjacent the one side surface of the rail head, the first rail engaging element being positioned intermediate the pair of second rail engaging elements.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first rail engaging element is a wheel engaging the top surface of the rail head, and two pairs of said second rail engaging elements are mounted laterally adjacent the wheel for movement into and out of a position wherein a respective ones of the second rail engaging elements engages a respective one of the side surfaces of the rail head, with the wheel being centered between the second rail engaging elements.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
53 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first rail engaging element is a flanged wheel, the flange of the wheel engaging the other side surface of the rail head for holding the head between the wheel flange and the second rail engaging element when the latter is in the operative position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 10, wherein two of said second rail engaging elements are mounted on respective sides of the first rail engaging element.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hydraulically operable track lining apparatus mounted on a mobile track liner for laterally moving a track, comprising
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
A hydraulically operable track lining apparatus mounted on a mobile track liner for laterally moving a track, comprising
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
62 words
The track lining apparatus of claim 12, wherein the rail engaging elements are members mounted for rotation about a vertical axis for rolling and conforming engagement with the other side surface of the rail head in the operative position, and further comprising a rod mounted for vertical movement in each cylinder, each rotational member being affixed to an end of the rod.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |