US3731455A
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Mobile machine for depositing and storing used rail fastening means parts in receptacles
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A succession of receptacles are mounted on the underside of a mobile machine frame in the direction of track elongation for receiving and storing removed used rail fastening means parts. A conveyor band is mounted on the machine frame above the receptacles and extends in the same direction. The conveyor band has a receiving end adjacent a working station where removed used rail fastening means parts may be placed on the conveyor and two lateral edges extending above the open tops of the receptacles. Deflecting means are mounted in the range of the receptacles and are operable to contact the conveyor band surface for selective deflection of the parts on the conveyor band to respective receptacles.
Inventors
- 👤 J Theurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:37
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B29/00; E01B29/24; B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/76; B65G47/766
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A mobile machine for storing and removing used rail fastening means parts, comprising 1. a machine frame having an underside, 2. running gears mounting the frame for mobility on the rails of a track, a. the underside of the frame facing the track, 3. a succession of receptacles mounted on the underside of the frame in the direction of track elongation for receiving and storing removed used rail fastening means parts, a. each of the receptacles having an open top, 4. a conveyor band mounted on the machine frame above the succession of receptacles and extending in the direction of track elongation, a. the conveyor band having a receiving end adjacent a working station where removed used rail fastening means parts may be placed on the conveyor and b. two lateral edges, at least one of the lateral conveyor band edges extending above the open tops of the receptacles, and 5. deflecting means mounted in the range of the receptacles and operable to contact the conveyor band surface for selective deflection of rail fastening means parts on the conveyor band to respective ones of the receptacles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A mobile machine for storing and removing used rail fastening means parts, comprising 1. a machine frame having an underside, 2. running gears mounting the frame for mobility on the rails of a track, a. the underside of the frame facing the track, 3. a succession of receptacles mounted on the underside of the frame in the direction of track elongation for receiving and storing removed used rail fastening means parts, a. each of the receptacles having an open top, 4. a conveyor band mounted on the machine frame above the succession of receptacles and extending in the direction of track elongation, a. the conveyor band having a receiving end adjacent a working station where removed used rail fastening means parts may be placed on the conveyor and b. two lateral edges, at least one of the lateral conveyor band edges extending above the open tops of the receptacles, and 5. deflecting means mounted in the range of the receptacles and operable to contact the conveyor band surface for selective deflection of rail fastening means parts on the conveyor band to respective ones of the receptacles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
running gears mounting the frame for mobility on the rails of a track, a. the underside of the frame facing the track,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
running gears mounting the frame for mobility on the rails of a track, a. the underside of the frame facing the track,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, wherein the deflecting means comprises a deflecting device associated with each of the receptacles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, wherein the receptacles are replaceably mounted on the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
a succession of receptacles mounted on the underside of the frame in the direction of track elongation for receiving and storing removed used rail fastening means parts, a. each of the receptacles having an open top,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
a succession of receptacles mounted on the underside of the frame in the direction of track elongation for receiving and storing removed used rail fastening means parts, a. each of the receptacles having an open top,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
a conveyor band mounted on the machine frame above the succession of receptacles and extending in the direction of track elongation, a. the conveyor band having a receiving end adjacent a working station where removed used rail fastening means parts may be placed on the conveyor and b. two lateral edges, at least one of the lateral conveyor band edges extending above the open tops of the receptacles, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
a conveyor band mounted on the machine frame above the succession of receptacles and extending in the direction of track elongation, a. the conveyor band having a receiving end adjacent a working station where removed used rail fastening means parts may be placed on the conveyor and b. two lateral edges, at least one of the lateral conveyor band edges extending above the open tops of the receptacles, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, wherein the receptacles are arranged symmetrically in respect of the conveyor band, the width of the conveyor band being less than the width of the open tops of the receptacles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
The mobile machine of claim 4, wherein the deflecting means comprises a succession of substantially triangular deflecting devices each associated with a respective one of the receptacles, the apex of each triangular deflecting device being positioned on the center line of the conveyor band and pointing in the direction of the receiving end of the conveyor band.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
deflecting means mounted in the range of the receptacles and operable to contact the conveyor band surface for selective deflection of rail fastening means parts on the conveyor band to respective ones of the receptacles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
deflecting means mounted in the range of the receptacles and operable to contact the conveyor band surface for selective deflection of rail fastening means parts on the conveyor band to respective ones of the receptacles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, wherein the deflecting means comprises guide elements extending obliquely from the direction of the receiving end towards one of the lateral edges, and means for vertically moving the guide elements into and out of contact with the conveyor band surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, further comprising means for laterally moving the conveyor band in unison with the deflecting means in respect of the receptacles.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The mobile machine of claim 1, further comprising an additional conveyor band extending obliquely downwardly from the receiving end of the first-named conveyor band to a point of the track whence used rail fastening means parts are to be removed.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mobile machine of claim 8, further comprising means for moving the additional conveyor band in the direction of track elongation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
103 words
The mobile machine of claim 8, further comprising a pair of transversely extending endless conveyor bands, a respective one of the endless conveyor bands being arranged immediately above a respective one of the rails, and said endless conveyor bands being arranged for movement towards the center of the track, a magnet mounted adjacent the portion of each endless conveyor band immediately above the respective rail and bridging said rail but extending short of the inner end of the endless conveyor band, and the inner ends of the endless conveyor bands being arranged above the lower and receiving end of the additional conveyor band.
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) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |