Patent ID: 7244089
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: B03C,B61D,E01B,E01H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for removing metallic objects from a railway bed having railroad tracks, the apparatus comprising: a car adapted to travel on the railroad tracks; a container mounted on the car; at least one conveyor belt forming a closed loop; the at least one conveyor belt adapted to transport the metallic objects from adjacent the railway bed to the container; at least one conveyor belt assembly on which the at least one conveyor belt is revolvably mounted; the at least one conveyor belt assembly having first and second opposed ends and first and second opposed sides each extending between the first and second ends; and a lift for moving the first end of the at least one conveyor belt assembly between a raised position and a lowered position adjacent the railway bed; the lift being disposed on the first side of the at least one conveyor belt assembly whereby the lift does not interfere with removal of the at least one conveyor belt from the second side of the at least one conveyor belt assembly; the at least one conveyor belt being removable while maintaining continuity of the at least one conveyor belt loop.