Dual ballast cribber
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11459707B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-04

    申请号:US16413139

    申请日:2019-05-15

    发明人: Michael A. Rau

    IPC分类号: E01B27/04

    摘要: A dual ballast cribber for on-rail operation for preventing and removing cemented ballast with minimal site preparation can include a central frame, a plurality of wheels, a first pivot arm, a second pivot arm, a first cribber bucket, a second cribber bucket, a first clamp, a second clamp, and a hydraulic system. The dual ballast cribber may perform a digging cycle in 2 minutes or less. Preferably the digging cycle is performed in 45 seconds or less.

    Dynamometer For Use With Rail Equipment, And Systems And Methods Of Using Same

    公开(公告)号:US20220268651A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-25

    申请号:US17182126

    申请日:2021-02-22

    IPC分类号: G01L3/24 G01L5/00 B61L27/00

    摘要: A dynamometer can be used with rail equipment having two pairs of drive wheels. The dynamometer can comprise first and second wheel engagement assemblies, each comprising a frame, a first pair of dynamometer wheels that are spaced relative to a first horizontal dimension, and a second pair of dynamometer wheels that are spaced relative to the first horizontal dimension. The first and second pairs of dynamometer wheels can be spaced relative to a second horizontal dimension. The first pair of dynamometer wheels and second pair of dynamometer wheels can cooperate to define opposing wheel engagement receptacles. A hydraulic motor can couple to the first plurality of support wheels and can be configured to receive a power and an associated torque from a respective pair of the drive wheels of the rail equipment. The first and second wheel engagement assemblies can be movable relative to each other along the second dimension.

    Inline mast adapter apparatus for a light tower

    公开(公告)号:US10684000B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-16

    申请号:US15893124

    申请日:2018-02-09

    发明人: Michael A. Rau

    摘要: An inline mast adapter configured for attaching a light fixture, where a light fixture is aligned (within 15.24 cm, as measured horizontally, from the center of the light fixture) with an extendable tower mast, when the extendable tower mast is in a vertical position. The inline mast adapter includes a pivot arm, such that a light fixture may be attached from ground level. The inline mast adapter further includes a first gas spring and a second gas spring configured for rotational movement for rotationally moving the pivot arm to a vertical position. Further, the inline mast adapter may be an after-market add on to the extendable tower mast, such that the inline mast adapter is a kit.

    INLINE MAST ADAPTER APPARATUS FOR A LIGHT TOWER

    公开(公告)号:US20180231223A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:US15893124

    申请日:2018-02-09

    发明人: Michael A. Rau

    IPC分类号: F21V21/26 B66F3/24 B66F3/38

    摘要: An inline mast adapter configured for attaching a light fixture, where a light fixture is aligned (within 15.24 cm, as measured horizontally, from the center of the light fixture) with an extendable tower mast, when the extendable tower mast is in a vertical position. The inline mast adapter includes a pivot arm, such that a light fixture may be attached from ground level. The inline mast adapter further includes a first gas spring and a second gas spring configured for rotational movement for rotationally moving the pivot arm to a vertical position. Further, the inline mast adapter may be an after-market add on to the extendable tower mast, such that the inline mast adapter is a kit.