US1372249A

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Publication number: US1372249A
Authority: US
Publication date: 1921-03-22
Anticipated expiration: 1938-03-22

Description

' J. B. RUSKOSKI.

ATTACHMENT FOR LOCOMOTIVES.

APPLICATION FILED MAYS, 1920.

Patented Mar. 22, 1921.

omrso rams PATENT OFFICE.

ATTACHMENT FOR LOCOMOTIVES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed May 3, 1920. Serial No. 378,672.

To all 7mm it may concern:

Be it known that I, J OHN B. RUsKosKr, a citizen of the United States, residing at New Iberia, in the parish of Iberia and State of Louisiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Attachments for Locomotives, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in attachments for locomotives, and it is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved attachment of this general character which is particularly designed and adapted for use in connection with a blow-off cock and it is anobject of the invention to provide a novel and improved attachment ofthis general character which may be advantageously employed at any time for the purpose of driving off live stock which may have invaded the right-ofway and thereby obviate to a large extent the destruction of such stock.

It is also an object of the invention to.

provide a novel and improvedattachment of this generalcharacter including a source of liquid under pressure in the pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure and delivering to a nozzle of a blow-off cock and wherein a valve is interposed in such pipe and operated through the instrumentality of the mechanism for'operating the valve of the blow-01f cock.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved device whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

.Figure 1 is a. diagrammatic view in side elevation illustrating an attachment constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention and in applied position;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view partly in section and partly in elevation illustrating in detail the means for operating the valve comprised in my. improved attachment; and

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing certain of the parts in a second position.

Patented Mar. 22, 1921.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, R denotes a running-board which is usually provided adjacent a side of the boiler of a locomotive and Bdesignates the blow-off cock of the locomotive boiler. The blow-off cock B is of a conventional type and the movable valve member thereof is provided with a stem 1 operatively connected with the bell crank lever 2 supported for rocking movement by the running board R. The bell crank lever 2 also has operatively engaged therewith a rod 3 leading to and operatively connected to aulever 4', preferably arranged in the cab of the locomotive so that the blow-off cock may be readily opened or closed by-an engineman. Mounted upon the running boardR is a tank T, ofrequisite dimensions and which is eifectively maintained in applied position through the instrumentality of the brace members 5. 6 denotes a pipe in communication with the tank T and which is adaptedto lead from a suitable source of fluid under pressure, such as air, hydraulic, or otherwise, as will com ply with the requirements of practice. The tank T is also provided with a normally closed filling opening.

In communication with the tank T and preferably through the bottom thereof is a pipe 7, leading to and communicating with the nozzle 8 of theblow-oif cock B. Interposed in the pipe 7; is a valve 9, preferably of a rotary type and which has secured to an extended portion of the stem thereof an operating head 10 disposed in a direction toward. the stem 1 and terminating in a fork l1 straddling said stem 1. The stem 1, below the fork 11, is provided with a cross pin a, or the like which, after the stem 1 has been moved. upwardly apredetermined distance, contacts with the fork 11 and swings the rod 10 in a direction to move the valve .9 into open position so that the liquid within the tank T will be discharged through the nozzle 8 and which discharge is materially facilitated by the pressure imposed upon the liquid within the tank T. hen the stem 1 is moved to close the blow-off cock, the rod 10 is automatically moved downwardly to close the valve 9 through the instrumentality of the spring 12 interposed between the rod 10 and an outstanding arm 14 carried by the .pipe 7 at a desired point above the valve 9. The rod 10 is preferably provided with an upstanding member or finger 15 slidably disposed through the arm 14 whereby the rod 10 is braced and particularly against lateral movement in a horizontal direction. The liquid within the tank T is preferably a chemical solution which will have quick action on the stock as it often occurs that the water discharged through the cock B under boiler pressure is insuflicient to have the desired eifect upon the stock. Thesolution within the tank is to overcome this disadvantage and by having the same under independent pressure, a proper or morev effective discharge of the liquid or solution is accomplished.

I also find it of advantage to interpose in the pipe 7 a globevalve 16so that, when'desired, the flow through said pipe may be shut off or regulated.

It is also to be understood that the pressure upon the fluid within the tank T may be atmospheric and in which event, the top of said tank T is provided with a suitable opening which may be readily attained by disconnecting the pipe 6 therefrom. At this time, I wish to particularly state that I do not wish to be limited in any way to the character of the pressure imposed upon the liquid within the tank T or to the manner whereby such pressure may be created.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a device constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof, and for this reason I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation ofthe several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim 1. In combination with the blow-off cock of a locomotive and its nozzle, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure and discharging into said nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, means for opening and closing the blow-off cock, and coacting means carried by the valve in the pipe and said last named means for opening the valve in the pipe when the blow-off cock is opened.

of a locomotive including a nozzle,

2. In combination with the blow-oil" cock of a locomotive and its nozzle, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure and discharging into said nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, means for opening and closing the blow-off cock, coacting means carried by the valve in the pipe and said last named means for opening the valve in the pipe when the blo\voff cock is opened, and means for automatically maintaining closed the valve in the pipe.

3. In combination with. the blow-elf cock of a locomotive including a nozzle, and means for opening the blow-olf cock enibodying a stem, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure to the nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, and means operated by the stem when moving in one direction to move the valve in the pipe into open position.

4. In combination with. the blow-off cock of a locomotive including a nozzle, and means for opening the blow-elf cock e1nbodying a stem, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure to the nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, means operated by the stem when moving in one direction to move the valve in the pipe into open position, and means for maintaining said valve normally closed. K

5. I11 combination with the blow-elf cock and means for opening the blow oil' cock embodying a stem, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure to the nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, means operated by the stem when moving in one direction to move the valve in the pipe into open position, said means including a rod operatively engaged with the valve in the pipe and provided with a fork straddling the stem, and a member carried by the stem for contact with the fork upon movement of the stem in one direction.

6. In combination with the blow-off cock of a locomotive and its nozzle, a pipe leading from a source of liquid under pressure and discharging into said nozzle, a valve interposed in said pipe, means for opening and closing the blow-off cock, and coacting means carried by the valve in the pipe and said last named means for opening the valve in the pipe when the blow-oil" cock is opened, said valve opening means becoming inoperative after the blow-off cock has been partially closed.

' In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

JOHN B. RUSKOSKI.