Abstract: A novel system for providing for safe operation of railgear, that is, a set of guide wheels that allow road vehicles to travel on railroad tracks, based on the use of overload indicators installed on the suspension arm of each guide wheel to give operators a quick, visual representation of whether or not a guide wheel is overloaded.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 22, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2023
Assignee:
AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
Inventors:
Patrick William McMahon, Theodore Joseph Rizo
Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of a car riding on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of road vehicles with rubber tires that are outfitted with railgear to be able to ride on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of a car riding on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
Abstract: A novel system for providing for safe operation of railgear, that is, a set of guide wheels that allow road vehicles to travel on railroad tracks, based on the use of overload indicators installed on the suspension arm of each guide wheel to give operators a quick, visual representation of whether or not a guide wheel is overloaded.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 22, 2019
Publication date:
October 31, 2019
Applicant:
AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
Inventors:
PATRICK WILLIAM McMAHON, THEODORE JOSEPH RIZO