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Hydraulic switch machine for railroads

US9156479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2009
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 20, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61L5/107
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a hydraulic railroad switch machine that incorporates a lock-spring assembly, a point-detection and display system, a connector rod assembly, and a hydraulic system to overcome disadvantages associated with throw-out linkages.

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