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Method of railroad rail repair

US6515249B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2000
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/26
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of repairing a damaged railroad rail comprising the steps of: identifying a defect in the rail, removing the portion of the rail having a defect and leaving two truncated rail ends, preparing the truncated rail ends for welding, and welding the two truncated rail ends together.

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