Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for destroying railroad ties and the like comprising an open-topped fire box mounted on a self-propelled vehicle for movement along a railroad track; nozzle means extending longitudinally of and adjacent one edge to the box and downwardly and inwardly directed thereinto for providing a curtain of combustion supporting air under pressure across the top of the box to inhibit the escape of particles of ties being burned therein; means for delivering ties to be burned in the box including an endless conveyor longitudinally located along the upper edge of the fire box opposite said nozzles; and means to distribut the ties selectively in the box comprising a series of longitudinally spaced ram driven pusher plates.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for destroying railroad ties and the like comprising an open-topped fire box mounted on a self-propelled vehicle for movement along a railroad track; nozzle means extending longitudinally of and adjacent one edge to the box and downwardly and inwardly directed thereinto for providing a curtain of combustion supporting air under pressure across the top of the box to inhibit the escape of particles of ties being burned therein; means for delivering ties to be burned in the box including an endless conveyor longitudinally located along the upper edge of the fire box opposite said nozzles; and means to distribut the ties selectively in the box comprising a series of longitudinally spaced ram driven pusher plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which heat exchange means is provided in the fire box and comprises a water wall boiler and superheater.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which a steam turbine driven fan means is provided for pressurizing the air curtain and in which steam from the heat exchanger is used to drive the turbine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the means to distribute the ties are controlled in response to a signal obtained from temperature-sensitive means in the fire box whereby to supply new ties to areas of the fire box where combustion of prior fed ties is substantially completed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A self-contained device for destroying railroad ties and the like comprising an open-topped fire box mounted on a self-propelled vehicle for movement along a railroad track; means on the vehicle for providing a curtain of combustion supporting gas under pressure from one edge of the box across the top thereof to inhibit the escape of particles of ties being burned therein; and means mounted on the vehicle for delivering ties to be burned in the box and to distribute them selectively therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A self-contained device for destroying railroad ties and the like comprising an open-topped fire box mounted on a self-propelled vehicle for movement along a railroad track; means on the vehicle for providing a curtain of combustion supporting gas under pressure from one edge of the box across the top thereof to inhibit the escape of particles of ties being burned therein; and means mounted on the vehicle for delivering ties to be burned in the box and to distribute them selectively therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 in which the combustion supporting gas is air and the means for providing it, is a blower, inlet means to supply air to the blower, and outlet means to distribute air from the blower as the curtain.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein the inlet means to supply air to the blower is such that the air passes along the fire box walls preheating the air and providing cooling for the walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein the outlet means is a longitudinal duct downwardly and inwardly directed into the fire box.