System for and method of stabilizing rail track structures using a load transfer apparatus
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United States of America Patent
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Nov 29, 2022
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Apr 16, 2020
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Dec 9, 2019
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Sep 5, 2013
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Abstract
A system for and method of stabilizing rail track structures using a load transfer apparatus is disclosed. The load transfer apparatus includes a vertical load transfer element and a top load transfer element, wherein the top load transfer element is used to transfer applied locomotive and rail car loads to the vertical load transfer element. In one embodiment, the top load transfer element includes helical flights. In another embodiment, the top load transfer element includes a flared top. In yet another embodiment, the top load transfer element includes a load transfer cap. In a further embodiment, the top load transfer element includes two or more support legs each with a top support attached thereto. The railroad stabilization system can comprise any one type or any combinations of types of the aforementioned load transfer apparatuses.
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- 2019 Application Filing Year
- E01B Class
- 122 Applications Filed
- 70 Patents Issued To-Date
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