US1586049A - Tie and fastener - Google Patents

Description

May 25 1926. 1,586,049v

J. G. sNYpl-:R

TIE AND FASTENER Filed June 20, 1924 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 im, A

Arron/vm May 25 `1926.

J. G. SNYDER TIE AND FASTENER Filed June 20, 1924 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 MS. G N M u WITNESSES A TTORNEYS Patented May 25, 1.9236.

entre arras JOHN Gr. SNYDER, F NEW YORK, N. Y.

TIE AND FASTENER.

Application filed .Tune 20,

This invention relates to ties for railways and particularly to an improved tie and has for an object to provide a construction wherein an ample metallic reinforcement is providedandeffective fastening means associated therewith for securing rails in place on the ties.

Another object of the invention is to provideV a concretel tie with fastening means l0 which do not depend upon the concrete lfor performing their function.

A` further object of the invention is to provide a concrete tie in which metallic plates and shoulders are provided for re 0 ceiving andA co-acting with fastening clips and bolts for eliiciently securing a rail in place.

In the accompanying drawings- Figure 1 is a top plan view of a tie and fastener disclosing an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal vertical section through Figure 1 approximately on line 2 2.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view through Figure 1 approximately on line 3 3.

Figure 4 is a sectional view through Figure 3 approximately on line 4 4.

Figurel 5 isa top. plan view of the structure shown in Figure 3, the same being shown on the same scale.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of the structure shown in Figure 5, except that the rail and fastening members have been removed.

Figure 7 is a perspective viewY of one of the fastening clips shown in Figure 5.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the opposite fasteningv clip to that shown in Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a perspective view similar to li`igure 6 but showing a slightly modified construction;

Figure 10 is a perspective viewl of the clip used in the structure shown in Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the clamping bolt used in connection with the clip shown in yFigure 10.

Figure 12 is a perspective view of a supporting plate yembodying the invention, the same` being a modified formto that shown in Figures `6 and 9. n

Figure 13 is alongitudinal vertical section 1924. Serial No. 721,250.

through Figure 12 approximately on line 13-13.

Figure 14 is a detail perspective View of a plate or abutment embodying certain features kof the invention.

Figure 15 is a perspective `view similar te that shown in Figure 9 but looking atthe structure from a different angle andilluss trating the plate shown in Figure 12.

Figurel isa perspective `view similar to Figure 8 but disclosing a slightly modified construction of master clip embodying certain features ofthe invention.

Figure 17 is a view similar to Figure 3 but showing the form of clip illustrated in Figure 16.

Figure 18 is a perspective view ofV a modified form of clip to that shown in Figure 10.

Figure 19 is a sectional view similar to Figure 17 except that the clip shown in Figure 18 has been shown therein.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numeral, 11 and 12 indicate channel irons which are arranged so that the upstanding webs willeXtend toward each other as clear'- ly illustrated in Figures 4 and 6. These channel irons may be any desired distance apart and are preferably provided with a filling of somerdesired material, as for instance, concrete or a common aggregation of tar, stone andfother filling or seme other material which will form a body andadd weight to the device. lt is, of course, evident that the device maybe used without a filling if preferred and secure desirable resu ts.

ln forming the tie, the channel irons 1l and 12 may extend the full length of the tie where insulation is not desired but where it is desired, sections 13 and 14 are provider and caused to overlap in any desired manner with a suitable insulatingk structure therebetween. As shown in Figure 1, the section 14 is straight while the section 13 is provided with a curved out portion 15 so as to accommodate the insulating plate 16 which may be fiber or any other desired insulating' material. The sections are securedtoge i by suitable rivets 17 and these rivets are insulated by suitable insulating sleeves 13 and also insulating washers 19 so that the parts are firmly clamped together but are insulated from each other. To more easilyY bend out the section 15, the top and bottom flanges ofeach'- channel iron are cut away at the overlapped portion of the tie so that the sec tion l5 may be readily bent into the desired shape. lf it should be desired to rivet the 'lianges in place, it will be necessary to extend the insulating plate i6 around or between the resp etive llanges. This insulating joint is necessary or some other form of insulation is necessary in order that the tie may be used on a block signal system now in common use on railways which require t iat the respective rails be insulated from each other. The channel irons 11 and l2 are connected together at their ends as indicated particularly in Figure l, said connection consisting of connecting plates 20, each plate having flanges or ears 2l whereby they may be r'veted or otherwise secured to the channel irons. Preferably, the plates 2O completely close the end of the tie as illustrated in Figure l5 though this is not always essential.

Fastener structures 22 and 23, are arranged at a. desired distance apart on the channel irons l1 and l2, said fastener structures being spaced apart the proper distance for receiving the respective rails 2e and 25. is these fastener structures are identical, the description of one will apply to both.

As indicated in Figures l to 6 inclusive, a supporting plate 26 is provided for the fastener structure 22, said supporting plate extending from the outer edge of the channel iron 1l to the outer edge of the channel iron l2, said plate being grooved centrally to provide a pair of guiding grooves 27 and 28 and a central channel 29 adapted to re ceive the head of a bolt as hereinafter described. Mounted on top of the plate 26 are fastener plates 30 and 3l, which if desired, may have depending flanges 32 and overlapping the sides of the channel irons l1 and l2 to any desired extent. Preferably, a number of rivets 34; are provided for connecting the plate 26 to the respective fastener plates 30 and 3l while other rivets 35 extend through the respective fastener plates 30 and 31, plate 26 and the top flanges of the channel irons l1 and l2. In addition, suitable rivets 36 are provided and connect the flanges 32 and 33 to the sides of the respective channel irons 1l and l2. The iianges 32 and 33 may be eliminated if desired though ordinarily they are preferable as tiey act as reinforcing members. Ale-0, instead of using the rivets for connecting the parts together as just described, other fastening means may be used, as for instance, spot welding.

From Figures 4rand 6, it will be seen that the fastener plates 30 and 3l overlap the channels or grooves 27 and 28 and thereby forni shoulders which co-act with the body 3T of the master clip 38. rlhe body 37 is a rectangular plate of metal having a slot 39 arranged longitudinally thereof merging lessees with an overlapping portion or hook end Od Lll for fitting over the base of the rail while the overlapping portion l2 o auxiliary clip r3 overlaps the b opposite side as indicated in Figu body 3T is slidingly mounted in t 27 and 28 and extends from one i the other as indicated in Figure d, d body also having an integral extension il which is threaded for receiving suitable nuts lo and d6. tension le and are properly tightened up so as to hold the master clip in a given position in respect to the cross bar l? which may be termed a gauge take-up bar. The bar or plate l? is comparatively heavy and provided with enlarged ends lf3 and which are riveted or otherwise rigidly secured to the channel irons ll and l2. fr substantially U-shaped protecting plate i() i@ arranged on each side of the central bar T and is riveted or otherwise rigidly secured thereto so as to present box structures in which the nuts 415 and Li6 are located. 'hese box structures prevent any concrete or other cto filling from surrounding the nuts 4:5 and tu t6 and permit their proper actuation when desired.

After the master clip 37 has been movedinto position as shown for instance, in Figure 3, the auxiliary clip 43 is placed in position. This clip is provided with a depending section 5l fitting between the shoulders and 53 of plates 30 and 3l while the top overlaps and forms a. protecting apron with overlapping sections 54. and Extending dowinvardly from the dependingl section 5l is a web 56 adapted to su tially fill the slot 39 and to lit therein when the parts are assembled as shown in Figure 3. Before the clip i3 is placed in position, the bolt 57 is placed in position by passing the head through the opening Ll() and then moving the bolt longitudinally to the desired place in the slot 39. After the parts have been properly assembled, the nut 58 is tightened and the work of securing the rail 2d in place has been completed.

ln case it should be desired to talre up the gauge somewhat, nut 45 is loosened and nut t6 then tightened whereby the master plate 37, together with the auxiliary clip 4:3, will be moved over the desired distance. liefore this takes place, however, thc nut should be loosened. After the device has been in use some time, some of the parts n ay rust to a great or less extent and, consequently, after the nut 45 has been loosenet, it may be necessary to give the clip 38 a blow with a hammer before the nut 46 may be tightened up easily. It will be noted that rl`hese nuts are placed on the exf1 lll the parts are intended to lit rather snugly and that the friction between the clips and the shoulders 52 and 53 will act to hold the parts in a given position in addition to the' action of the nuts and 46.

In forming the tie embodying the invention, channel irons l1 and l2 are preferably used as they malte an extremely desirable structure but` if preferred, other forms of supporting side plates may be used provided a proper support is given to distribute the strain on the plates 30 and 3l.

ln Figures l2 to l5 inclusive, a modified construction to that shown in Figure 1 is illustrated, wherein the cross bar 47 is eliminated and the plate 26 is provided with a depressed end portion 59 which merges into the various grooves 27 and 28. Arranged in this depression or socket is a lock 60 having a transverse bar or plate section 6l and bracing ears or webs 62 and 63 adapted to rest against the respective shoulders 64 and 65 on plate 26. This arrangement thoroughly protects the nuts 45 and 46 and associated parts when a filling is arranged between the side channel irons il and l2. This structure could also be used without a. lilling as the filling for the channel irons merely `provides a body and weight for the entire tie structure.

' In Figures 9, 10 and l1, a further inedilied form. of the invention is shown wherein the plate 26 is provided with a single depression or groove 66 for receiving the head 67 of the bolt 68. The fastener plates 30 and 3l are provided with overhanging shoulders 69 and 70 and these shoulders are in turn provided with notches or teeth 7l and 72 for receiving the teeth or projections 73 and 74 on the clip 75. T ie clip 75 is pro` vided with a central body 76 having an aperture 77 for receiving the. bolt 68 and with a bent down section 7S which merges into the projections or teeth 73 and 74. The

body 76 also is bent at 79 for forming an overhanging portion or lip 8O adapted to rest on .the base of the rail for clamping the rail in place on the plates 30 and 31. lf desired, a recess or countersunk portion 8l may be provided in the body 76 and clip so that the nut 82 may be out of the way and, therefore, present no obstruction. The depression 8l is, however, ordinarily not necessary. The teeth 7l and 72 and also the co-acting teeth 73 and 74 are rounded but it is evident that other forms of teeth ma' be rovided without de )artino frein 48v to be used and clamped in position shownv in Figure 17. It will be noted that the webs 56 of the clips 43 engage the plate 37 at opposite ends while the clamping nuts hold the same irmly in place.

ln Figures i8 and i9 a slightly modified form of clip 83 is shown, which clip is provided with a body 84 having an aperture 85. Depending from one end of the body 84 is a tongue or lugfSG acting in a similar manner as a web 56 while at the opposite end of the body a lip or rail clamping` member S7 is provided. As this form of 'clip is made from metal of the same thickness tl roughout, it may be stamped and bent into shape with a minimum effort.

The tie body has 'beenshown insulated substantially centrally'with the insulating members diametrically opposite but it will be evidenttha-t the insulating members could be offset to any desired extent and when not necessary, the insulation could be eliminated and the side metallic members made continuous. A non-insulated tie may be used where there is no block signal system, as for instance, on switches and certain side lines.

1. A' tie, comprising a pair of side metat lic members, a pair of supporting` plates mounted on the upper surface of said 1ncmbers, a )air of fastener plates mounted on top of eachof the supporting plates, means for connecting all of said plates together, and a pair of clips for each supporting plate for securing a rail on each pair of fastener plates, said clips being capable of adj ustment longitudinally of the tie.

2. A rail tie and fastener, comprising a pair of channel'irons arranged so that their upstanding flanges will face each other, means for connecting said channel irons Vtogether at the ends, fastener plates carried by said channel irons, and clips co-acting with the fastener plates for securing` rails thereto, said clips being adjustable longitudinally of the tie.

2%. A rail tie and fastener, comprising` a pair of channel irons arranged so that their upstanding flanges will face each other, means for connecting id cnannel irons together at the ends, a tilling arranged in said channel irons, fastener plates carried by said channel irons, and clips co-acting with the -fastener plates for securing` rails thereto, aid clips being adjustable longitudinally of the tie.

4 A rail tie and fastener, comprising a pair of channel irons arranged so that their upstanding flanges will face each other, fastener plates carried by said channel irons adjacent each end, said fastener plates being adapted to receive the rails, and clips cri-acting with said fastener'plates for securing said rails in position onv said fas-V 'iii tener plates, said clips being adjustable longitudinally of the tie- 5. A rail tie and fastener', comprising a pair of side plates, each of said side plates having an overlapping portion at the center, insulating means arranged between the overlapping` portions so that opposite ends of the tie are insulated from each other, a supporting plate secured to said tie near each end for connecting' the sine plates together. a pair of fastener plates mounted on each of said supporting plates and clips eo-acting With said fastener plates for securing rails' to the fastener plates.

G. A rail tie and fastener, coinprisinga pair of side plates, each of said side. plates having overlapping portions at the center, insulating means arranged betiveen the overlapping` portions so that opposite ends' of the tie are insulated from each other, a supporting plate secured to said tie near each end for connecting the side plates together, a pair of fastener plates mounted on each of said supporting plates clips co-acting with said fastener plates for securing rails to the fastener plates, and a filling arranged between said side plates and extending from the top to the bottom thereof.

7. it. rail tie and fastener. comprising a pair of side plates formed of channel irons, end plates for connecting the ends of said side plates together in spaced relationship, supporting plates secured to said side vdates and connecting the side plates together inten mediate the ends of the tie, fastener plates carried by each of said supporting plates and fastening means co-aeting with said 'fastener plates for adjustably clamping rails to said fastener plates whereby the rails may be shifted independently longitudinallyY of the tie.

8. A rail tie and fastener, comprising a tie body formed from a pair of Channel irons with t-he upstanding flanges facingr each other, an end member connecting the ends of said channel irons together, said channel irons being divided adjacent the center and overlapping an insulating member arranged between the overlapped portions of the tie to insulate the side plates, and a filling for the tie body formed of suhstantial insulating material, and rail fastenn ing means arranged adjacent each end of the tie body, said rail fastening means including members for causing the Weight of the rails to be transmitted to said side member 9. rail tie and fastener, comprising a pair of side plates formed of channel iron with the upstanding flanges facing` each other, a supporting plate arranged adjacent each end. of the tie and rigidly secured to the top flanges of the respective side plates, a pair of fastener plates for each supporting plate rigidly mounted in place, and fastening clips eo-acting with the respective fastener p ates for clamping the rails thereon.

1l). A rail t-ie and fastener, comprising a tie body, a supporting plate mounted on said tie body formed with a central depression, a pair of fastener plates mounted on the supporting plate and overlapping the central depression, and a clip structure coacting with the overhanging shoulder structure of the fastener plates for clamping a rail to the fastener plates'.

il. ri rail tie and fastener, comprising a tie body provided With side metallic members, a siu'iporting plate rigidly secured to said side members and extending from one side member to thn other, said supporting plate having a groove (-)xtending` longitudinally thereof, a pair of fastener plates for each of the supporting plates, said fastener plates overlapping the groove in the supporting plates so as to present overhanging shoulders, and `ail retaining clips interlocking with said shoulders for clamping a rail to said fastener plates.

i2. E.. rail tie and fastener, comprising a tie body provided with a plurality of longitudinally positioned metallic members, a supporting plate provided with a groove extending longitudinally thereof, a pair of fastener' plates overlapping said groove for overhanging shoulders, a pair .ing clips interlocking with said shoulders for securing a rail on said fastener plates, and means acting on said clips for shifting said rail longitudinally of the tie body.

18. A rail tie and fastener, comprisingl a tie body, a supporting plate connected with said tie body formed with a longitudinally arranged groove, a pair of fastener plates for said supporting plate, said fastener plates overhanging said groove for presenting shoulders, a master clip ha ving a hoolr end, said master clip fitting in said groove and engaging the lower face of said shoulders with the hook o".'erlapping a rail on the fastener plates, an auxiliary clip engaging said rail on the opposite edge, said auxiliary 'clip projecting into the master clip, means for clamping the auxiliary clip and master clip against said shoulders.

le. A rail tie and fastener, comprising a tie body, a supporting plate carried by the tie body and formed with a longitudinally positioned groove, a pair of fastener plates mounted on said supporting plate and overlapping said groove for presenting overhanging shoulders, a clip plate arranged in said groove and engaging said shoulders, said clip plate having a hook adapted to lioolr over one edge of the base of a rail arranged on the fastener plates, an auxiliary clip having a depending portion extending into said clip plate, and an overhanging portion overhanging the base of said rail,

lllll a bolt extending through said auxiliary clip acting to clamp the auxiliary clip and the clip plate to said shoulders, and threaded means co-acting with said bolt `for holding the clip plate and auxiliary clip in position and also for taking up the gage of the rail.

15. A rail tie and fastener, comprising a tie body, a fastener plate Carried by the tie body formed with a longitiulinalhI posi` tioned groove, -fastener' plates carried by said supporting plate and overhanging said groove, a clip plate having a hook atl one end and a slot near the other end fitting into said groove and engaging said shoulders, said clip plate being adapted to be hooled over one edge oi the base of a rail, an auxiliary clip adapted to hook over the opposite edge oi" said rail, said auxiliary clip being formed with ineans extending into said slot, a bolt for securing the auxiliary clip in place, said clip plate having a threaded extension at onel ond, a transverse bar carried b v said body torined With an aperture through which said threaded extension proliects, and nuts threaded onto said threaded extension for adjusting the clip plate and rail longitudinally of the tie.

16. A rail tie and fastener, comprising, a tie body, means for clamping a rail onto said tie body, said ineans including a plate having a threaded projection, a cross bar secured to said tie body provided with an aperture for receiving said threaded projection, and a nut on each side of said cross bar threaded onto said threaded projection for adjusting the rail, said fastening ineans being movable longitudinally of the tie body to take up the rail gage.

lf?. ln a rail tie and fastener ot the Chai acter described, a tie body, a supporting plate arranged adjacent each end ot said body provided with a. longitudinally arranged groove, a pair ot fastener plates for each of said plates overhanging said groove, and 'fastening elements interlocking with the overhanging portions ot the plates for locking a rail on said fastener plates.

'18. In a .rail tie and fastener of the charaeter described, a master clip having a clip plate formed with a slot therein merging into an enlarged opening at one end, said plate having a threaded extension at the end provided with the large opening and with a hook at the opposite end.

19. In a rail tie and fastener of the character described` a tie provided with a body JOHN G. SNYDER.

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