System and method for reconditioning railcar side frames
US10287099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F7/22
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for reconditioning railcar side frames including an overhead conveyer system, a railcar side frame holder, where the side frame is secured in the side frame holder, where the side frame holder is movably engaged with the overhead conveyer. The side frame and side frame holder are moved along the conveyer to a plurality of stations to perform operations such as welding and grinding. The side frame holder enables the side frame to be rotated 360 degrees while secured in the side frame holder. The side frame holder includes a fixed side arm, a movable side arm, and a pair of frame guides.
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