Train brake tool
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1. A train brake tool comprising:
- a. an elongated member having a length extending from a handle end; and
b. a brake adjustment portion comprising;
i. a puller comprising a puller hook portion and a puller extension having an puller extended end;
ii. a pusher comprising a pusher hook portion and a pusher extension having a pusher extended end;
wherein the puller and pusher are configured for coupling with a train brake wheel, wherein the brake adjustment portion is configured on a tool end, wherein the tool end is located on an opposing end to the handle end of the train brake tool and coupled to the elongated member; and
c. a length extension having an extension length that is configured to be detachably attached to the elongated member at the handle end,wherein the elongated member and the length extension comprise threads for attachment of the length extension to the elongated member.
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Abstract
A train brake tool for engaging and disengaging a train brake, such as a brake wheel or lever, is described. The train brake tool is configured for manual or hand operation and has both a puller portion and pusher portion configured at the end of an elongated member. The puller portion is configured with a hook for insertion into an opening in a brake wheel to allow the user to pull and rotate the wheel. The pusher portion has a hook configured oppositely to the puller, to allow the user to push the wheel. A length extension is described and is configured to be detachably attachable to the train brake tool.
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17 Claims
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1. A train brake tool comprising:
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a. an elongated member having a length extending from a handle end; and b. a brake adjustment portion comprising; i. a puller comprising a puller hook portion and a puller extension having an puller extended end; ii. a pusher comprising a pusher hook portion and a pusher extension having a pusher extended end; wherein the puller and pusher are configured for coupling with a train brake wheel, wherein the brake adjustment portion is configured on a tool end, wherein the tool end is located on an opposing end to the handle end of the train brake tool and coupled to the elongated member; and c. a length extension having an extension length that is configured to be detachably attached to the elongated member at the handle end, wherein the elongated member and the length extension comprise threads for attachment of the length extension to the elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A train brake tool, comprising:
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a. an elongated member having a length extending from a handle end; and b. a brake adjustment portion comprising; i. a puller comprising a puller hook portion and a puller extension having an puller extended end; ii. a pusher comprising a pusher hook portion and a pusher extension having a pusher extended end; wherein the puller and pusher are configured for coupling with a train brake wheel, wherein the brake adjustment portion is configured on a tool end, wherein the tool end is located on an opposing end to the handle end of the train brake tool and coupled to the elongated member; and c. a length extension having an extension length that is configured to be detachably attached to the elongated member at the handle end, wherein the elongated member and the length extension comprise a ball attachment feature for attachment of the length extension to the elongated member.
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