US3690264A
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Mobile track working apparatus
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1970-12-10
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A mobile track working machine for assembling and disassembling tie plates comprises a car frame and a plurality of working tools mounted on and underneath the car frame, the tools being spaced from each other in the working direction of the machine, and each tool being associated with one of the connecting elements attaching the rails to the ties.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Plasser
- 👤 Josef Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:55
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/14; B; B03; B03C; B03C1/00; B03C1/02; B03C1/025; B03C1/031; B03C1/033; B03C1/0332; B03C1/10; B03C1/16; B03C1/30; E01B; E01B29/00; E01B29/24; B03C2201/00; B03C2201/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A mobile track working apparatus arranged to move on the track in a working direction, the track comprising a succession of spaced ties, two rails and means for attaching the rails to the ties, eachrail attaching means being constituted by an assembly of a plurality of individual and different connecting elements, the apparatus comprising a car frame and a corresponding plurality of different working tools mounted on and underneath the car frame, the tools being spaced in succession from each other in the working direction at distances corresponding substantially to the spacing of the ties and in a sequence corresponding to the sequence of assembly and disassembly of the rail attaching means elements, and each tool being associated with a respective one of the connecting elements for assembling and disassembling the one associated element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A mobile track working apparatus arranged to move on the track in a working direction, the track comprising a succession of spaced ties, two rails and means for attaching the rails to the ties, eachrail attaching means being constituted by an assembly of a plurality of individual and different connecting elements, the apparatus comprising a car frame and a corresponding plurality of different working tools mounted on and underneath the car frame, the tools being spaced in succession from each other in the working direction at distances corresponding substantially to the spacing of the ties and in a sequence corresponding to the sequence of assembly and disassembly of the rail attaching means elements, and each tool being associated with a respective one of the connecting elements for assembling and disassembling the one associated element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising propelling means for moving the car frame in a selected one of the working directions, and control means for synchronizing the car frame movement with the operation of the working tools.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a common drive means for all of said working tools, and a common operating and control stand on the car frame for actuating each of the tools and arranged for visual observation of the tools.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connecting elements are ferrous and one of the elements is a tie plate, another one of the elements being a fastening element for attaching the tie plate to a respective one of the ties.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 4, wherein said working tools are independently and separately replaceable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a conveyor means associated with said working tools, said conveyor means being Arranged to convey said connecting elements from and to the tools.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 6, wherein the conveyor means includes a magnet means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
The mobile track working apparatus of claim 7, wherein the conveyor means is mounted rearwardly of the working tools in the working direction, the conveyor means comprises a conveyor band having two ends and the magnet means, the magnet means consisting of a plurality of separate magnetic rollers adjacent each of said rails and one of the conveyor band ends, and a receptacle for the connecting elements is mounted on the car frame adjacent the other conveyor band end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |