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Actuator for a rail wheel tread scrubber block

US4016959A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1976
Grant dateApr 12, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D65/54
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Movement of a fluid pressure operated piston serves to engage a scrubber block with a railway wheel by means of motion of a piston rod. The piston rod is toothed to engage a take up mechanism for adjusting a clearance between the scrubber block and the wheel.

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