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EP 1359253 B1 20090715 - Sleeper mould

Title (en)

Sleeper mould

Title (de)

Schwellenform

Title (fr)

Moule pour traverse

Publication

EP 1359253 B1 20090715 (DE)

Application

EP 03007544 A 20030401

Priority

DE 10219331 A 20020430

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1359253A2] A device for correcting the relative positions of holding elements and tie shapes embedded in not fully set concrete ties (10) for railroad lines has at least two adjustable gages (20,22) with movable positioning elements (34) to lay a holding element (12) in a given position to correct its relative position. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a process for correcting the position as above; (b) a tie shape for tie production (c) a mold for ties; and (d) a frame for the tie mold

IPC 8 full level

E01B 29/42 (2006.01); E01B 29/32 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E01B 29/32 (2013.01); E01B 29/42 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR LI NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1359253 A2 20031105; EP 1359253 A3 20050316; EP 1359253 B1 20090715; DE 10219331 A1 20031113; DE 50311701 D1 20090827

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 03007544 A 20030401; DE 10219331 A 20020430; DE 50311701 T 20030401