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Device for slowing down and stopping machines rolling on rails

US4535701A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1983
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 17, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61K7/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The device comprises a body (1) for placing on a rail (R) for the purpose of receiving a wheel of a machine to be slowed down and stopped and forming an abutment for the wheel, and an arrangement for connecting the device to the rail. The connecting arrangement comprises a plate (7) carrying elastically yieldable claws (10 and 11) which are maintained spread apart in their position of rest. The plate (7) is adapted to be applied against the rail (R) and is pivotally connected to an arrangement (21) for moving the claws (10 and 11) towards each other for the purpose of closing them around the head of the rail. The arrangement (21) is connected to the body (1) of the device.

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