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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 22, 1980
Filed:
May. 25, 1978
John G Price, Montgomery, AL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A sweeper bristle element adapted for use on a railway roadbed or track cleaner employing a rotating drum with element support means. The sweeper bristle element is comprised of a solid elastomeric stem preferably made of 80 durometer rubber. The stem extends substantially the length of the element and has upper and lower portions. A solid weighting mass forming a forward wearing surface and preferably made from 60 durometer rubber is attached to the lower portion of the stem. The upper portion of the stem engages the element support means and rotation of the drum imparts a centrifugal force on the stem and the knob causing loose material which contacts the element to be driven away from the element. The stem and knob may be reinforced by fabric or spring steel. In a preferred embodiment, the knob and stem form a laminated, integral structure.