Industrial locomotive construction
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United States of America Patent
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Aug 19, 2014
Grant Date -
Jan 16, 2014
app pub date -
Sep 16, 2013
filing date -
Jan 28, 2010
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for constructing a locomotive, in part, from serviceable used parts from one or more other locomotives. The principal part that is used in this new locomotive configuration is a single, used locomotive truck assembly. The various embodiments and configurations of the present invention are directed generally to a purpose-built locomotive that incorporates parts from other locomotives in a unique way. The present invention can be summarized as a method creating a simple locomotive that is well adapted to switching and spotting functions that shares commonality with other larger locomotives both in terms of components and design. Because this new piece equipment is built in part from a plentiful supply of under-valued surplus components, it will be economical to construct and maintain. The locomotive may also include a self-elevating system so that the truck assembly can be accessed or removed rapidly for maintenance or repairs.
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B61C Class
- 77 Applications Filed
- 62 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.52 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 3 Citation Count
- B61C Class
- 11.11 % this patent is cited more than
- 11 Age
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| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Feb 19, 2026 |
