The present invention relates to a railroad spike stabilizer for railway and construction applications. The stabilizer comprises a hollow, square-based prism body with four outer walls defining an internal cavity conforming to a railroad spike’s geometry. The cavity, open at the top, tapers inward with angled inner walls. Segmented, flexible legs extend from the bottom, compressing and expanding to engage the tie plate hole, with clips locking the stabilizer. Flexible ribs adapt to hole variations, and a visual alignment guide ensures orientation. A spike and plug stabilizer embodiment includes a ribbed or finned plug for pre-existing holes, enhancing spike stability and reducing fatigue compared to wood plugs or polyurethane foam. The stabilizer improves alignment, reduces spike fatigue, minimizes worker injuries, and enables single-worker operations.
A dual-use battery-operated portable grinder is utilized for the railway industry, specifically for grinding the web of railroad rails post-welding. The battery-operated portable grinder can be employed in a hand-held configuration or seamlessly integrated with a quick-connect mechanism onto a specialized frame device, serving as both a support structure for the grinder and a means for reducing worker strain by eliminating the need for bending. The battery-operated portable grinder may include: battery-powered operation, a robust brushless motor, a built-in handle-incorporated base portion for safeguarding the motor from potential damage, a lightweight design, an anti-vibration handle to alleviate operator fatigue and ensure proper balance during usage, a reinforced shaft to enhance operational durability, improved grinding wheel stability to minimize vibration and wear during use, and its versatility in performing rail head and web grinding tasks.
B24B 19/00 - Machines ou dispositifs conçus spécialement pour une opération particulière de meulage non couverte par d'autres groupes principaux
E01B 31/17 - Enlèvement du métal des rails, joints de rails, ou plaques d'appui, p. ex. pour l'ébarbage des soudures, la remise en état des rails usés par meulage
B24B 23/08 - Machines de meulage portatives conçues pour être fixées sur les pièces ou sur d'autres éléments de section particulière, p. ex. pour le meulage de commutatrices
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RAIL LIFTING DEVICE FOR LIFTING AND STABILIZING A RAILWAY RUNNING RAIL, METHOD FOR LIFTING AND STABILIZING A RAILWAY RUNNING RAIL SEGMENT, BATTERY-OPERATED RAIL LIFTING DEVICE FOR RAILWAY MAINTENANCE AND METHOD OF LIFTING A RAILWAY RUNNING RAIL SEGMENT USING SUCH BATTERY-OPERATED RAIL LIFTING DEVICE
A dual-use, battery-operated rail lifting device for railway maintenance is disclosed. The device includes a two-piece housing assembly and an internal lift mechanism actuated by a battery-powered electric drive unit coupled to a screw threaded rod. A lifting L-shaped structure extends vertically from ground level to raise and stabilize a running rail segment without manual lifting or hydraulic systems. The rail lifting device may be ergonomically configured for waist-level operation, reducing torsional stress and back injury risk, while increasing stability, load capacity, and durability. The design may be adaptable to various rail sizes, lightweight, and operable with either an integrated motor or a detachable off-the-shelf impact drill, thereby simplifying field operation in remote railway environments.
A dual-use, battery-operated rail lifting device for railway maintenance is disclosed. The device includes a two-piece housing assembly and an internal lift mechanism actuated by a battery-powered electric drive unit coupled to a screw threaded rod. A lifting L-shaped structure extends vertically from ground level to raise and stabilize a running rail segment without manual lifting or hydraulic systems. The rail lifting device may be ergonomically configured for waist-level operation, reducing torsional stress and back injury risk, while increasing stability, load capacity, and durability. The design may be adaptable to various rail sizes, lightweight, and operable with either an integrated motor or a detachable off-the-shelf impact drill, thereby simplifying field operation in remote railway environments.
A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
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Railroad spike stabilizer for railroad and construction applications
The present invention relates to a railroad spike stabilizer for railway and construction applications. The stabilizer comprises a hollow, square-based prism body with four outer walls defining an internal cavity conforming to a railroad spike's geometry. The cavity, open at the top, tapers inward with angled inner walls. Segmented, flexible legs extend from the bottom, compressing and expanding to engage the tie plate hole, with clips locking the stabilizer. Flexible ribs adapt to hole variations, and a visual alignment guide ensures orientation. A spike and plug stabilizer embodiment includes a ribbed or finned plug for pre-existing holes, enhancing spike stability and reducing fatigue compared to wood plugs or polyurethane foam. The stabilizer improves alignment, reduces spike fatigue, minimizes worker injuries, and enables single-worker operations.
A dual-use battery-operated portable grinder is utilized for the railway industry, specifically for grinding the web of railroad rails post-welding. The battery-operated portable grinder can be employed in a hand-held configuration or seamlessly integrated with a quick-connect mechanism onto a specialized frame device, serving as both a support structure for the grinder and a means for reducing worker strain by eliminating the need for bending. The battery-operated portable grinder may include: battery-powered operation, a robust brushless motor, a built-in handle-incorporated base portion for safeguarding the motor from potential damage, a lightweight design, an anti-vibration handle to alleviate operator fatigue and ensure proper balance during usage, a reinforced shaft to enhance operational durability, improved grinding wheel stability to minimize vibration and wear during use, and its versatility in performing rail head and web grinding tasks.
B24B 19/00 - Machines ou dispositifs conçus spécialement pour une opération particulière de meulage non couverte par d'autres groupes principaux
B24B 23/02 - Machines de meulage portatives, p. ex. à guidage manuelAccessoires à cet effet comportant des outils de meulage rotatifsAccessoires à cet effet
B24B 23/08 - Machines de meulage portatives conçues pour être fixées sur les pièces ou sur d'autres éléments de section particulière, p. ex. pour le meulage de commutatrices
B24B 55/05 - Capots de protection pour meules spécialement conçus pour machines de meulage portatives
A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
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TIE DRILL AND LAG SCREW INSERTER DEVICE FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY
A portable device is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle and a removable drill with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include a gear ratio and gear reduction system configured to allow a user to change speed and torque settings for the portable device independent from the battery-powered drill. In some embodiments, the portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device.
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
E01B 29/28 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant du type à vis et écrouAppareils à cet usage conçus pour percer en outre des trous
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Tie Drill and Lag Screw Inserter Device for the Rail Industry
A portable device is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle and a removable drill with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include quick-release system, a bit-aligning tip, and/or a bit aligning guide to facilitate switching between different tools compatible with the portable device.
A battery-operated tool is disclosed for use in the rail industry. In some embodiments, the battery-operated tool may comprise a battery-operated spike driver configured to drive in spikes configured to hold rails for a railway onto a fixed point. The battery-operated tool may include or otherwise be connected to a battery management system. The battery management system may be configured to manage the power supplied to the battery-operated device via one or more batteries. In various embodiments, the one or more batteries may comprise a set of rechargeable batteries connected in series or in parallel. In some embodiments, the battery management system may be attached to or included within the battery-operated device. In other embodiments, the battery management system may be physically separate from the battery-operated device. For example, the battery management system may be included within a separate battery pack that includes the set of batteries.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
B25D 11/00 - Outils portatifs à percussion entraînés par moteur électrique
A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
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Tie drill and lag screw inserter device for the rail industry
A portable device is disclosed for drilling a hole through a plate and into a wooden tie and/or inserting a lag screw into the hole in the plate and into the wooden tie. The portable device may include a handle and a removable drill with a rechargeable battery that provides power to the portable device. In various embodiments, the portable device may include a gear ratio and gear reduction system configured to allow a user to change speed and torque settings for the portable device independent from the battery-powered drill. In some embodiments, the portable device may include a quick connect/disconnect component configured to enable the portable device to be used as a tie drill device or a lag screw inserter device by interchangeably connecting either a drill bit or a lag screw socket to the portable device.
B25B 21/00 - Outils portatifs à moteur pour serrer ou desserrer les vis ou les écrousAccessoires pour appareils à percer ayant les mêmes buts
E01B 29/28 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant du type à vis et écrouAppareils à cet usage conçus pour percer en outre des trous
A portable railroad spike remover comprises a claw assembly extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. The claw assembly extractor may include a pair of jaw members that are pivotally connected to each other by a pivoting pin and a rotating pin. Each jaw member may include a lower end configured to contact and secure a railroad spike and a pair of upper members interlocked with each other and pivotally connected to the clevis fastener with the rotating pin. When the drive shaft is rotated, the claw assembly extractor and the mounting flange may move inside the main housing in a vertical direction to extract the railroad spike from the rail tie.
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
A portable railroad spike remover comprises an extractor that is shaped to engage and secure a railroad spike previously installed into a rail tie. A drive shaft is connected to the extractor such that as the drive shaft is rotated, the extractor is vertically raised and lowered within a main column. The extractor may have an opening extending through at least one side to engage the railroad spike.
B25C 11/00 - Arrache-clous, arrache-pointes ou dispositifs pour retirer les agrafes
E01B 29/26 - Fixation ou enlèvement des moyens d'attache démontables ou des accessoires pour ceux-ciAssemblage préalable d'éléments de la voie par des moyens d'attache démontables les moyens d'attache étant des crampons
