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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2005
Applicants:
Richard A. Brueckert, Chicago, IL (US);
William A. Guess, Omaha, NE (US);
Inventors:
Richard A. Brueckert, Chicago, IL (US);
William A. Guess, Omaha, NE (US);
Assignee:
TTX Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 5/20 (2006.01); B61K 9/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring the dimensions of an articulated connector for reconditioning while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurements are taken relative to a reference portion of the connector. A pivot gauge apparatus can be used to determine if a male casting meets industry standards. The pivot gauge includes a fixable base for interaction with the casting and a pivotably mounted arm with measurement portions.