Apparatus for applying and removing rail clips onto rail ties
US8322686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53943
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for applying or removing rail clips to secure a rail onto a rail tie including a frame, an operator workstation disposed on the frame, at least one workhead assembly constructed and arranged to move relative to the frame, at least one fastener assembly disposed on the workhead assembly, and at least one paddle assembly disposed on the workhead assembly for working in conjunction with the fastener assembly to push a clip in position for holding the rail to the tie.
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