System and method for reconditioning railcar side frames

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10287099
APP PUB NO 20170275099A1
SERIAL NO

15081015

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A system and method for reconditioning railcar side frames including an overhead conveyer system, a railcar side frame holder, where the side frame is secured in the side frame holder, where the side frame holder is movably engaged with the overhead conveyer. The side frame and side frame holder are moved along the conveyer to a plurality of stations to perform operations such as welding and grinding. The side frame holder enables the side frame to be rotated 360 degrees while secured in the side frame holder. The side frame holder includes a fixed side arm, a movable side arm, and a pair of frame guides.

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TTX COMPANY101 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Ronald G Evans, US 1 0
Lazaro, Michael North Augusta, US 1 0
Rahman, Sayeedur North Augusta, US 5 21

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