Apparatus and method for calculating plate cut and rail seat abrasion based on measurements only of rail head elevation and crosstie surface elevation
US10730538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for inspecting a railway track a calculating plate cut and/or rail seat abrasion (RSA) based on rail head elevation and crosstie surface elevation measurements and an estimate of rail height.
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