Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a railroad car moving vehicle. The railroad car moving vehicle includes a chassis frame and a platform, the platform mechanically connected to the chassis frame. The railroad car moving vehicle also includes flanged rail wheels, the flanged rail wheels coupled to the chassis frame and a cab, the cab positioned on the platform. The railroad car moving vehicle also includes a rail idler wheel, the rail idler wheel connected to the chassis frame. The rail idler wheel includes a wheel and an encoder, the encoder in electrical communication with the wheel. In addition, the rail idler wheel includes a support system, the support system mounting the wheel to the chassis frame, and a control system, the control system in electrical communication with the encoder.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to counterbalance systems for catwalk systems, and related methods. A counterbalance system pulls a trough of a catwalk system while actuating the catwalk system. A catwalk system includes a chassis, a main arm pivotably coupled to the chassis, a trough pivotably coupled to the chassis and having one or more rollers, a V-door ramp pivotably coupled to the chassis, and a counterbalance system coupled to the trough at a coupling point. The counterbalance system includes a first sheave suspended from the V-door ramp, a second sheave suspended from the first sheave, and a counterbalance rope wound at least partially about the first sheave and the second sheave. A first end of the counterbalance rope is coupled to the trough at the coupling point.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to counterbalance systems for catwalk systems, and related methods. A counterbalance system pulls a trough of a catwalk system while actuating the catwalk system. A catwalk system includes a chassis, a main arm pivotably coupled to the chassis, a trough pivotably coupled to the chassis and having one or more rollers, a V-door ramp pivotably coupled to the chassis, and a counterbalance system coupled to the trough at a coupling point. The counterbalance system includes a first sheave suspended from the V-door ramp, a second sheave suspended from the first sheave, and a counterbalance rope wound at least partially about the first sheave and the second sheave. A first end of the counterbalance rope is coupled to the trough at the coupling point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a railroad car moving vehicle. The railroad car moving vehicle includes a chassis frame and a platform, the platform mechanically connected to the chassis frame. The railroad car moving vehicle also includes flanged rail wheels, the flanged rail wheels coupled to the chassis frame and a cab, the cab positioned on the platform. The railroad car moving vehicle also includes a rail idler wheel, the rail idler wheel connected to the chassis frame. The rail idler wheel includes a wheel and an encoder, the encoder in electrical communication with the wheel. In addition, the rail idler wheel includes a support system, the support system mounting the wheel to the chassis frame, and a control system, the control system in electrical communication with the encoder.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to counterbalance systems for catwalk systems, and related methods. A counterbalance system pulls a trough of a catwalk system while actuating the catwalk system. A catwalk system includes a chassis, a main arm pivotably coupled to the chassis, a trough pivotably coupled to the chassis and having one or more rollers, a V-door ramp pivotably coupled to the chassis, and a counterbalance system coupled to the trough at a coupling point. The counterbalance system includes a first sheave suspended from the V-door ramp, a second sheave suspended from the first sheave, and a counterbalance rope wound at least partially about the first sheave and the second sheave. A first end of the counterbalance rope is coupled to the trough at the coupling point.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to counterbalance systems for catwalk systems, and related methods. A counterbalance system pulls a trough of a catwalk system while actuating the catwalk system. A catwalk system includes a chassis, a main arm pivotably coupled to the chassis, a trough pivotably coupled to the chassis and having one or more rollers, a V-door ramp pivotably coupled to the chassis, and a counterbalance system coupled to the trough at a coupling point. The counterbalance system includes a first sheave suspended from the V-door ramp, a second sheave suspended from the first sheave, and a counterbalance rope wound at least partially about the first sheave and the second sheave. A first end of the counterbalance rope is coupled to the trough at the coupling point.