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Axle vertical load measurement device and method

  • US 7,129,425 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2004
  • Issued: 10/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vertical load measurement device for measuring a load at least partially supported by an axle of a railcar comprising:

  • a bearing adapter sized to be mounted between a load bearing member of the railcar and an axle bearing housing of the railcar;

    at least one elongate beam member having a first end and a second end, at least one of said first end and said second end being secured to said bearing adapter, and a midsection extending between said first end and said second end which supports the load applied by the load bearing member of the railcar, said midsection being vertically spaced from said bearing adapter to allow deflection of said at least one elongate beam member in response to the load applied by the load bearing member; and

    a sensor secured to said elongate beam member which measures said deflection of said elongate beam member.

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