HJR Equipment Rental, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130192430 | PORTABLE PROFILER FOR LOCOMOTIVE OR RAILCAR WHEELS - A portable apparatus for configuring a wheel associated with a track is provided. The apparatus is in a fixed position with respect to a rail associated with the track when in operation. The apparatus includes a tool configured to engage the wheel, a position system for positioning the cutting tool in at least two axis, and a computer control. The computer control is coupled to control the positioning system. The positioning system is controlled so that the wheel is configured in accordance with a profile. | 08-01-2013 |
20130042731 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF RE-PROFILING LOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CAR WHEELS - A system for re-profiling a first wheel in accordance with the first profile includes a lathe cutting tool and a plate. The first wheel is associated with a train or other rail riding device. The lathe cutting tool is configured to engage the first wheel and attach to a compound slide mechanism. The plate includes supports for supporting the wheel assembly including the first wheel. The plate is attached to the compound slide mechanism. | 02-21-2013 |