Wiping bar holder

Abstract

A holder for holding a rail applicator bar. The holder includes a frame defined by a pair of spaced apart side members attached to each other via an upper member and a lower member. At least one transversely extending support member is attached to each of the side members, wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be supported on each of the respective support members. The holder further includes a hook attached to the upper member of the frame, wherein the hook is adapted to hang over a top of an upright surface.

1 . A holder for holding a rail applicator bar, said holder comprising: 
 a frame defined by a pair of spaced apart side members attached to each other via an upper member and a lower member;    at least one transversely extending support member attached to each of said side members,    wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be supported on each of said respective support members; and    a hook attached to said upper member of said frame, wherein said hook is adapted to hang over a top of an upright surface.    
   
   
       2 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a recess area is defined between said support member and said respective side member, and wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be received within the recess area of each of said respective support members.  
   
   
       3 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said support members on each of said respective side members are substantially parallel to each other.  
   
   
       4 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said frame has a first end and a second end, said upper member attached to said side members at said first end and said lower member attached to said side members at said second end of said frame.  
   
   
       5 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of support members attached to said side members, wherein said support members on each of said respective side members are substantially parallel to each other.  
   
   
       6 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said hook is a U-shaped member comprising a linear rear portion, a top portion, and a front portion and defining a recess therein, wherein a panel wall is adapted to be received within the recess of the hook.  
   
   
       7 . The holder as claimed in  claim 6 , further comprising a panel wall, said wall having a rear upright surface, a front upright surface and a top surface, wherein said top surface of said panel wall is received within the recess of said hook such that said linear rear portion of said hook is in communication with said rear upright surface, said top portion is in communication with said top surface, and said front portion is in communication with said front upright surface of said panel wall.  
   
   
       8 . The holder as claimed in  claim 7 , further comprising a cushioning member attached to said side member opposite said support member, wherein said cushioning member abuts against said front upright surface when said hook is hung over said top surface of said panel wall.  
   
   
       9 . The holder as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a cushioning member attached to said side member opposite said support member, wherein said cushioning member is adapted to abut against an upright surface when said hook is hung over a top of the upright surface.  
   
   
       10 . The holder as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said cushioning member is made of rubber.  
   
   
       11 . The holder as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein said support member comprises a first section, a second section depending from said first section, and a lip depending from said section, wherein said first section and said second section is L-shaped.  
   
   
       12 . The holder as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein said lip is attached to said side member, and wherein the recess area is defined by said first section, said second section and said side member.  
   
   
       13 . A stand for holding a rail applicator bar, said stand comprising: 
 a pair of frames, each frame having a first end and a second end and defining a pair of spaced apart side members attached to each other via an upper member and a lower member, and at least one transversely extending support member attached to each of said side members, wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be supported on each of said respective support members;    said pair of frames attached to each other at said first end, said second end of said frames spaced apart from each other, wherein the stand defines a triangular-shaped profile.    
   
   
       14 . The holder as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein a recess area is defined between said support member and said respective side member, and wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be received within the recess area of each of said respective support members.  
   
   
       15 . The stand as claimed in  claim 13 , further comprising a bracket attached to each of said pair of frames between the first end and the second end, wherein said bracket is adapted to provide additional support to the stand.  
   
   
       16 . A method of storing a rail applicator bar at a railroad installation, said method comprising the steps of: 
 a. removing a wiping bar from a railroad lubrication system;    b. placing the wiping bar on a holder;    c. removing the wiping bar from the holder; and    d. installing the wiping bar back into the railroad lubrication system.    
   
   
       17 . The method as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the holder comprising a frame defined by a pair of spaced apart side members attached to each other via an upper member and a lower member, at least one transversely extending support member attached to each of the side members, wherein the wiping bar is supported on each of the respective support members of the holder.  
   
   
       18 . The method as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the holder comprising a hook attached to the upper member of the frame, the method further comprising the steps of hanging the holder over a top of an upright surface via the hook.  
   
   
       19 . A holder in combination with an enclosure, the enclosure includes a top wall spaced apart from a bottom wall, and plurality of side walls attached to each other and forming a closed end positioned between the top wall and the bottom wall, each of the side walls has a rear upright surface, a front upright surface and a top surface, said holder comprising at least one transversely extending support member attached to the front upright surface of the side wall of the enclosure, wherein a rail applicator bar is adapted to be supported on the support member.