发明授权
- 专利标题: Articulated connector reconditioning process and apparatuses
- 专利标题(中): 铰接连接器修复过程和装置
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申请号: US10170892申请日: 2002-06-13
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公开(公告)号: US06944925B2公开(公告)日: 2005-09-20
- 发明人: Richard A. Brueckert , William A. Guess , Donald F. Kroesch
- 申请人: Richard A. Brueckert , William A. Guess , Donald F. Kroesch
- 申请人地址: US IL Chicago
- 专利权人: TTX Company
- 当前专利权人: TTX Company
- 当前专利权人地址: US IL Chicago
- 代理机构: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
- 主分类号: B23P6/00
- IPC分类号: B23P6/00 ; B61G7/00 ; B22D19/10
摘要:
A method for reconditioning an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurements are taken relative to a reference portion of the connector. Weld metal is then applied to the worn portion of the connector. The excess weld metal is manually or automatically machined away so that the connector falls within the required dimensions. A measurement of the weld area is again taken to ensure that the specified dimensions have been achieved. Apparatuses for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning the connectors are also disclosed.