Alignment meter for a rail system
US9933013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/45
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An alignment meter for a rail system includes a housing defining a cavity, a flexible member connected to the housing, and at least one strain measuring element provided on the flexible member. The strain measuring element may be configured to measure the strain experienced by the flexible member. At least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a horizontal direction relative to the flexible member. The at least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a vertical direction relative to the flexible member.
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