US3821932A
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Apparatus for indicating and correcting a track position deviation
Assignee: Franz Plasser Bahnbaumaschinen Industrie GmbH
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Filing: 1972-09-28
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Granted: 1974-07-02
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Expires: 1992-09-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for indicating a deviation of the position of a track from a desired position and for correcting the track position comprises an emitter of a reference beam, a target for the emitted beam, and a lens for deflecting the beam intermediate the emitter and target, the track position deviation being indicated at the intermediate point. The target indicates a normal path of the emitted beam corresponding to the desired track position, and the lens deflects the beam from the normal path when it is at a track point whose position deviates from the desired position. Track correction is controlled by the deflected beam.
Inventors
- 👤 J Theurer
- 👤 F Ollerer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:44
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B35/00; E01B33/00; E01B33/02; G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/27; G01B11/272; E01B2203/00; E01B2203/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for indicating a deviation of the position of a track from a desired position and for correcting the track position, comprising 1. an emitter of a beam of radiation, 2. a target for the emitted beam of radiation, 3. a means for deflecting the beam of radiation arranged intermediate the emitter and target, a. the beam of radiation constituting a reference defined by the emitter as one end point thereof, the target as another end point thereof, and the beam deflecting means as an intermediate point at which the deviation from the desired track position is to be indicated, b. the target having means indicating a normal path of the emitted beam of radiation corresponding to the desired track position, and c. the beam deflecting means being arranged to deflect the beam from the normal path when the beam deflecting means is at a track point whose position deviates from the desired position, 4. a track position correction means, and 5. a control responsive to the deflected beam for actuating the track position correction means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
177 words
An apparatus for indicating a deviation of the position of a track from a desired position and for correcting the track position, comprising 1. an emitter of a beam of radiation, 2. a target for the emitted beam of radiation, 3. a means for deflecting the beam of radiation arranged intermediate the emitter and target, a. the beam of radiation constituting a reference defined by the emitter as one end point thereof, the target as another end point thereof, and the beam deflecting means as an intermediate point at which the deviation from the desired track position is to be indicated, b. the target having means indicating a normal path of the emitted beam of radiation corresponding to the desired track position, and c. the beam deflecting means being arranged to deflect the beam from the normal path when the beam deflecting means is at a track point whose position deviates from the desired position, 4. a track position correction means, and 5. a control responsive to the deflected beam for actuating the track position correction means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
8 words
a target for the emitted beam of radiation,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
a target for the emitted beam of radiation,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the target is a receiver for the emitted beam of radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the target is a spotboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
a means for deflecting the beam of radiation arranged intermediate the emitter and target, a. the beam of radiation constituting a reference defined by the emitter as one end point thereof, the target as another end point thereof, and the beam deflecting means as an intermediate point at which the deviation from the desired track position is to be indicated, b. the target having means indicating a normal path of the emitted beam of radiation corresponding to the desired track position, and c. the beam deflecting means being arranged to deflect the beam from the normal path when the beam deflecting means is at a track point whose position deviates from the desired position,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
114 words
a means for deflecting the beam of radiation arranged intermediate the emitter and target, a. the beam of radiation constituting a reference defined by the emitter as one end point thereof, the target as another end point thereof, and the beam deflecting means as an intermediate point at which the deviation from the desired track position is to be indicated, b. the target having means indicating a normal path of the emitted beam of radiation corresponding to the desired track position, and c. the beam deflecting means being arranged to deflect the beam from the normal path when the beam deflecting means is at a track point whose position deviates from the desired position,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
6 words
a track position correction means, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
6 words
a track position correction means, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the beam deflecting means is a lens.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising three carriages mounted for mobility on the track and spaced from each other, respective ones of the carriages carrying the emitter, the beam deflecting means and the target.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
a control responsive to the deflected beam for actuating the track position correction means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
a control responsive to the deflected beam for actuating the track position correction means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the carriage carrying the target is self-propelled.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a mobile track position correction machine whereon the correction means is mounted, the carriages carrying the emitter and the beam deflecting means being coupled to the machine for mobility therewith on the track.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising means for laterally pressing against a selected rail of the track at least the carriages carrying the emitter and the target.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the carriage carrying the emitter is mounted for mobility on the track on at least two axles, the beam deflecting means has a central axis and is arranged pivotal in relation to the carriage carrying the emItter so that the central axis of the beam deflecting means passes through the emitter in every pivotal position of the beam deflecting means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1, whereon the beam deflecting means is arranged in the region of the track position correction means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the track position correction means comprises track lifting means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the track position correction means comprises track lining means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the target is a receiver for the emitted beam of radiation and the means indicating the normal path of the emitted beam of radiation comprises control means responsive to the deflection of the beam from the normal path and constituting the control for actuating the track position correction means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the emitter is arranged to emit a beam of radiation extending in at least one plane.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the beam of radiation extends in two perpendicularly intersecting planes.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the beam of radiation is a laser beam.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3381626A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-01 | 1977-12-31 | 1978-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-01 | 1981-12-31 | 1982-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-01 | 1985-12-31 | 1986-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |