Rail vehicle having stabilizer workhead with powered axles
US10787771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01B2203/127
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a rail vehicle having a track stabilization unit for use in stabilizing rails into ballast. The rail vehicle comprises a frame and a track stabilization unit coupled to the frame. The track stabilization unit includes a base and a plurality of wheels disposed about the base. The wheels are configured to bias against rails of a railroad track. At least one of the wheels is coupled to a motor through a drive shaft such that rotation of the drive shaft drives rotation of the wheel. Related methods are described.
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