20240044086. SPIKE TRAY HEAD WITH REPLACEABLE WEAR PLATES simplified abstract (S.W.N.G., Inc.)

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SPIKE TRAY HEAD WITH REPLACEABLE WEAR PLATES

Organization Name

S.W.N.G., Inc.

Inventor(s)

Justin J. Pipol of Hartland WI (US)

Daniel M. Henke of Brown Deer WI (US)

SPIKE TRAY HEAD WITH REPLACEABLE WEAR PLATES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044086 titled 'SPIKE TRAY HEAD WITH REPLACEABLE WEAR PLATES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods and apparatus for tray heads and wear plates used in a railroad spike dispenser. The wear plate set includes a first wear plate that can be attached to a sloped surface of a tray head, and a second wear plate that can be removably attached to another sloped surface of the tray head. These wear plates have sloped wear edges along which the head of a railroad spike can slide when the wear plates are coupled to the walls of the tray head and the shank of the spike travels through a channel.

  • The patent application describes a wear plate set for a railroad spike dispenser.
  • The wear plate set includes a first wear plate and a second wear plate.
  • The first wear plate is designed to be attached to a sloped surface of a tray head.
  • The second wear plate is designed to be removably attached to another sloped surface of the tray head.
  • Both wear plates have sloped wear edges along which the head of a railroad spike can slide.
  • The wear plates allow the spike to slide smoothly through a channel in the tray head.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Railroad spike dispensers used in railway construction and maintenance.
  • Any industry or application that requires the controlled dispensing of spikes or similar objects.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Reduces friction and wear on the tray head walls caused by the sliding of railroad spikes.
  • Ensures smooth and efficient movement of the spikes through the dispenser.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increases the lifespan of the tray head and wear plates by reducing wear and tear.
  • Improves the overall performance and reliability of the railroad spike dispenser.
  • Reduces the need for frequent maintenance and replacement of worn-out parts.


Original Abstract Submitted

methods and apparatus are disclosed for tray heads and wear plates for tray heads for a railroad spike dispenser. an example wear plate set includes a first wear plate configured to couple to a first sloped surface of a first wall of a tray head. the first wear plate defines a first sloped wear edge along which a head of a railroad spike is to slide when the first wear plate is coupled to the first wall and a shank of the railroad spike travels through a channel. a second wear plate is configured to removably couple to a second sloped surface of a second wall of the tray head. the second wear plate defines a second sloped wear edge along which the head is to slide when the second wear plate is coupled to the second wall and the shank of the railroad spike travels through the channel.