Switch machine with ratchet mechanism on hand throw mechanism

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5582370
SERIAL NO

08293125

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

There is provided an improved hand throw device of an electric motor driven switch machine having a ratchet mechanism that permits torque to be applied to the hand throw device in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction as desired by an operator. The ratchet mechanism is a self contained module that can be easily installed to either side of the switch machine. The ratchet mechanism also permits the operator to assume a favorable position for application of force to the hand throw device with minimum stress and strain to his or her body. In addition, the ratchet mechanism has a gear system that provides a 2 to 1 mechanical advantage so that less torque is required for movement of the hand throw device.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
GENERAL RAILWAY SIGNAL CORPORATION150 SAWGRASS DRIVE ROCHESTER NY 14620

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Myers, Steven W Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2 43
Van, Alstine Daniel W Rochester, NY 5 24

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation