Patent ID: 6622361
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: E01B,Y10T

Abstract:
A railroad clip removal system for removing a fastening clip having a pair of prongs from within a receiver bracket secured to a crosstie, comprising:a frame having a rear cutout and a pair of opposing guide slots adjacent said rear cutout; an actuator secured within said frame; and a pair of engaging arms having a front end and a rear end slidably positioned within said opposing guide slots and mechanically connected to said actuator, wherein said front end of said engaging arms are pivotally attached to one another, wherein said engaging arms each include an inner edge for engaging said prongs of said fastening clip, an outer edge slidably adjacent an inner wall of said guide slots, and a catch portion extending inwardly for engaging said fastening clip during a forward movement of said engaging arms; wherein said inner wall of said guide slots each have a first section, a second section, a third section and a fourth section, wherein said first section is tapered inwardly and wherein said second section is substantially straight extending from said first section.