US1496070A - Tie - Google Patents

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June a, 1924; M 1,496,070

' W. H. SAMMONS TIE Filed Jan. 10. 1923 Z'Sheets-Shsut 1 1:, IA- INVENTOR June a. 1924. 1,496,070

W. H. SAMMONS TIE Filed Jan. 10 1923 2 Sheets-Shoot 2 2'o- I8 ra s.

INVENTOR Patented June 3, 1924.

UNITED STATES To all whom it may concern Be it known that I. VILLIAM H. SAM- MONS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ely, in the county of Vihite Pine and State of Nevada, have invented new and useful Improvements in Ties, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in rail ties and has especial relation to devices for fastening rails in position'upon a tie.

An object of. the invention is the provision of means for securing, rails to a tie, which may be adjusted after the rails have been placed upon the tie, to regulate the gauge of the track.

- Another object of the invention is the provision of a fastening device which will securely retain the rails in position and prevent bothcreeping and spreading.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel features'and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described. illus trated in the accompanyingdrawings, and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a plan view of the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken transversely through one rail and showing the invention in elevation.

Figure 3 is a bottom view.

Figure 4 is an end view.

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view.

Figure 6 is a detailed. perspective view of one of the rail chairs.

Figure 7 is a bottom plan view of the same showing the rail channels or seats by dotted lines.

Figure 8 is a detailed perspective view of one of the wedges.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates a tie which is preferably formed of metal and which includes oppositely extending wings 11 spaced from each end of the tie. The marginal edges of the tie are flanged as at 12 to provide a reinforcing means. The tie 10 is provided with openings 13 which are adapted to receive studs 14 which are carried by blocks or chairs 15. These studs extend downwardly through the openings 13 and are provided with suitable retaining elements, such as a cotter 16. One of the blocks or chairs is located adjacent each end of the tie,'andeach PATENT 0 "WILLIAM H. SAMMOINS, 0F ELY; NEVADA.

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. 'e 1 TIE Application fil ed January 10, 1922. Serial No. 611,861.

of these blocks is provided with right angularly' disposed channels or seats 17, which are adapted to receive the base flanges of a rail 18. If desired a cushioning strip or block 19 may be positioned within the seat 17 beneath the rail. Extending upwardly from diametrically opposite corners of the block or chair 15 are lugs 20 and each of theselugs is provided alongits inner vertical facewith a groove 21, the top walls of the-said grooves providing overhanging flanges 22. j j 4 The depth of the channels or seats 17 is greater than the thickness of the cushioning block 19, so that when a rail is positioned within either of the seats 17 the opposite edges of its base flange will lie within the walls of the seats, so that lateral movement will be prevented. The flanges 22 are spaced from the upper face of the base flange of the rail 18 so as to provide spaces for the reception of wedges 23, the ends of which are kerfed as shown so as to provide spring tongues. These wedges engage the top face of the base flange of the rails and also engage the adjacent face of the web and act to bind the rail in position. If desired, a binding screw 24 may extend through the flange 22 to hold the wedge in position.

The studs 14 are eccentrically arranged with respect to the meeting centers of the right angularly arranged seats, so that the block may be turned pivotally upon the stud to increase or decrease the gauge of the rail. The rails may thus be positioned within the seats and if the gauge is not correct, they may be elevated sufficiently to rotate the blocks a quick turn so that the rail will engage the other seat. Both blocks may be so adjusted if necessary. The fastening elements serve to secure the blocks to the tie and prevent accidental rotation of the blocks, the rails 18 also acting in the same capacity. The opening 13 combines a circular portion to admit the stud 14 and a slot to admit the cotter 16. The slotted portion of the opening 13 permits of the insertion of the stud 14 with the cotter 16 in place and thus obviates the difficulty of driving in the cotter beneath the tie, as would be necessary were the opening entirely circular and so capable of receiving the stud 14 alone. This permits of rapid attachment of the rail chairs and a part turn securely fastens the tie so that it cannot drop away from the rail; in case of displaced ballasta Theinvention is susceptible of various changes in" its form, proportlons and mlnor details of constructlon and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as prop-v combination with a tie, a block, right angularly arranged railre'ceiving seats provided in the block, 'inans disposed eccentrically of the seatsforsecuring the block to the tie in a manner to permit of rotation of said hlockywhereby either of the seats may be brought into position for receiving the rail to regulate the gauge of the track and means fer securing the rail Within the seats.

2. A rail fastening device comprising in combination with a tie, a block, right angularly arranged rail receiving sea-ts provided in the block, a pivot stud extending downwardly from the bottom of the block through an opening in the tie and disposed eccentrically of the seats, whereby either of the seats may be brought into position for receiving the rail to regulate the gauge of the track and means for securing the rail within the seats.

3. A rail fastening device comprising in combination With a tie,- a pair of blocks,

"each of said blocks including right angularly arranged rail receivlng channels defining seats, diagonally arranged upwardly extending lugs having lioriZontallyar ranged grooves in their vertical inner faces and Wedges removably positioned Within the grooves for engagement With the Web and base flange of the rail.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. I

WILLIAM H. SAMMONS."

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