Title: David Buchbauer - Innovator in Track Measurement and Compaction Technologies
Introduction
David Buchbauer is an inventor based in Steinakirchen am Forst, Austria. He has worked with notable companies such as Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen Gesellschaft M.b.h. and Track Machines Connected Gesellschaft M.b.h. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his contributions to the field of track measurement and compaction technologies are noteworthy.
Latest Patent Applications
David Buchbauer has submitted several innovative patent applications. One of his latest applications is titled "Method and Device for Measuring a Track." This invention involves a method for the contactless detection of a position of a measurement device that can be moved by a rail running gear on a track. It utilizes a laser beam projected onto the rail and the inner side of the wheel of the rail running gear, which is detected by a camera. The position of the measurement device is evaluated using an evaluation device, with the inner side of the wheel disc serving as a reference base for determining position values.
Another significant application is for a "Machine and Method for Compacting a Ballast Bed of a Track." This invention describes a machine designed for compacting a ballast bed, featuring a machine frame supported on rail-based running gears and a height-adjustable stabilizing unit. The machine includes a vibration drive and an axle with wheel flange rollers that can vary their distance perpendicularly to the machine's longitudinal direction. The invention aims to apply a predefined variable horizontal load force to the rails, allowing for the detection of rail head deflection and track gauge changes.
Conclusion
David Buchbauer's innovative approaches in track measurement and compaction technologies highlight his potential as an inventor in the field. His latest patent applications reflect a commitment to advancing rail technology, even in the absence of granted patents.