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Dynamic track stiffness measurement system and method

US6405141B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2000
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B21/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dynamically measuring a railroad track condition using a railroad truck with metal track engaging wheels as a reference platform from which a line of sight reference plane spaced from the track is created. Measurements are successively taken between the track and the reference plane as the railroad truck moves along the track.

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