US1760723A - Rail fastening - Google Patents

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May 27, 1930. :J. G. SNYDER ET AL RAIL FASTENING Filed April 19, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet l mmwmmmmw (E I T ATTORN EY3 May 27, 1930. J, SNYDER ET AL 1,760,723

RAIL FASTENING Filed April 19, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 KW I ENTORS ATTORNEYS Patented May 27, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT FFICE JOHN G. SNYDER AND ARTHUR N. SNYDER, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

RAIL FASTENING Application filed April 19, 1929. Serial N'o. 356,451.

This invention relates to rail fastenings, and has for an object to provide an improved construction wherein a very simple but strong fastening is provided capable of use with substantially any kind of tie.

Another object of the invention is to provide a rail fastening wherein not only is there provided an efficient fastening structure, but means which will reinforce the tie and present a very desirable support for the rail.

A further object of the invention is to provide a rail fastening means including a plate having overhanging shoulders with the parts formed to be secured to ties by spikes, welding, rivets or other securing means.

In the accompanying drawings,

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a tie and part of a rail with a complete rail fastening means at one end and part of a rail fastening means at the other end;

Figure 2 is a sectional view through Figure 1 approximately on the line 22, the same being on an enlarged scale;

Figure 3 is an inverted perspective view of the fastening plate shown in Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the fastening plate shown in Figure l, the same being illustrated mounted on a metal tie;

Figure 5 is an inverted perspective view of a modified form of the plate shown in Figure 3 Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second modified form of the plate shown in Figure 3 Figure 7 is a detail sectional view similar to Figure 2 but showing a modified form of the invention;

Figure 8 is a perspective view of another form of the fastener plate shown in Figure 6.

Referring to the accompanying drawings by numerals, 1 indicates a wood tie, and 2 and 3 indicate fastening plates. In Figure 4 a metal tie 4 is disclosed to which is connected plate 2 identical with plate 2. Referring particularly to Figures 1 to 3 inclusive, it will be seen that plates 2 and 3 are identical in construction, so that the description of one will apply to both, and also the clips and other means associated with plate 2 may be used with plate 3. Plate 2 is preferably made of almost the same width as the tie 1, although it could be made wider or narrower, as preferred. Also, the plate is made of a length to extend slightly beyond the respective clips 5 and 6, although the plate could be made longer or slightly shorter. The proportion shown in Figure 1 is a desirable prop-ortion and from this figure it will readlly be seen that an extra-efficient and strong support is provided immediately below the rail 7, thus distributing the strain over a large part of tie 1, and at the same time providing a strong, firm support for the rail. The clips 5 and 6 may be of slightly different shapes according to different circumstances, but preferably are made identical with the clips shown in our prior Patent No. 1,586,479. As shown particularly in Figure 2, each of the clips is formed with a body 5 having an overlapping portion 9 overlapping part of the base 10 of rail 7. The clip is also provided with a depending member 11 which is really a rectangular extension fitting into the notches 12 and 13 of plate 2. This construction results in the rear part 14 acting as an apron which, with the depending portion 11, forms a combined stop and fulcrum structure which holds the rail 7 in place without the use of the bolt 15, if necessary. It will be understood that the description and action of clip 6 and associated parts are the same as clip 5 and associated parts. If both of the bolts 15 and 15 were removed, the rail 7 could not be lifted away from the clips, but it would be necessary to remove one or both of the clips. As clearly shown in Figures 1 and 2, the base 10 of the rail 7 fits on the center of plate 2, and this plate is provided with overhanging shoulders 16 and 17. These shoulders are formed by having a groove 18 formed on the under face of the plate 2 and by reason of the slot 19. This slot is provided with notches 12 and 13 for receiving the de pending portion 11, while the bolt 15 extends through slot 19 with the head positioned to interlock with shoulders 16 and 17 and also with the side walls 20 and 21, whereby the bolt cannot rotate and is held against upward movement after contacting with shoulders 16 and 17. In forming the clips 5 and 6, it will be seen that the aperture 22 in each clip is so positioned that the body of the bolt is substantially in contact with the edge of the base 10, whereby any upward pull will be a direct longitudinal pull on the bolt. In forming the plate 2, the same is preferably rolled, and when rolled the groove 18 is formed. If desired, the slots 19 and notches 12 and 13 may also be formed during the rolling operation or may be punched or otherwise formed afterwards. Though rolling is the preferable method for forming the main part of the plate, it is within the spirit of the invention to have the plate cast or otherwise manufactured. It will be noted that an ample surface is provided for resting on the tie 1, while overhanging shoulders are formed for receiving the bolt head, whereby when the bolt is tightened theclips are firmly clamped in place. These clips may be formed to press against the base 10, as shown in Figure 2, or may be formed to have the extension 9 spaced slightly therefrom when the bolt 15 is tightened. This latter form would permlt the usual wave motion commonly produced in rails as a. heavy train moves thereover. The plates 2 and 3 have been shown as secured to the tie 1 by screw spikes or other fastening means without departing from the spirlt of the invention.

Referring more particularly to Figure a, the plate 2 which is identical with plate 2 is shown riveted to the metal tie l, but it could be welded, bolted or otherwise fastened thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention. Likewise the plate 2 could be applied to other forms of ties without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In Figure 5 a modified form of plate is shown from that illustrated in Figures 1 to 3. In Figure 5 the plate 2" is of the same shape as in Figure 3, but instead of having a groove similar to groove 18 extending from one end to the other, grooves 18 and 18" are provided and extend only a short distance beyond the end of the respective slots 19. This will permit the head of a bolt to be properly received and also provide the usual overhanging shoulders 16 and 17. Apertures 23 are provided in plate 2" so that bolts, spikes or rivets may be used to secure the plate in position. lVhen plate 2 is used on a metal tie the plate may be secured in position by welding, if desired. It will be understood that the showing in Figures 3 and 5 discloses the respective plates inverted.

In Figure 6 a further modified form of the invention is shown, wherein the plate 24 is shaped the same way as plate 2, but instead of being made solid it is provided with a groove 25 similar to groove 18 and also with grooves 26 and 27, whereby depending webs 28, 29, 30 and 31 are formed. These webs extend for the full length of the plate, as well as the respective grooves. In forming this plate the grooves 25, 26 and 27 are preferably formed by rolling and naturally extend the? full length of the plate, though if desired, they could be formed some other way. In forming the plate slots 19 are provided similar to the structure shown in Figure 3, and these slots intersect the respective notches 12 and 13. This plate may, of course, be used on a wood tie, though preferably it is used only on metal ties and may be welded, riveted or otherwise secured in place.

In Figure 7 a modified form of the invention is shown wherein plate 32 is shown, said plate being identical with that shown in Figure a, except that it is formed with a transverse depression 35 for receiving the base 36 of a bullhead rail 37. This form of rail is used in many places and largely in Great Britain. V'Vhen using this form of rail instead of the form shown in Fig. 1, the respective clips 38 are formed identical with those shown in Fig. 1, except the part which overlaps the base. From Figure 7 it will be seen that clips 38 have a portion 39 resting on the plate 32 and against the side edge of base 36, while an upwardly extending portion l0 fits against the top of base 36 and against the web 41 for firmly holding the rail in place and also bracing the same agamst any tilting action.

In Figure 8 a fastener plate is disclosed which is similar to the plate shown in Fig. 6. However, the longitudinal grooves 4L3 and 44 are wider than similar grooves shown in the plate 24, while the central groove is preferably narrower. By forming the plate in this modified way the slots 19 and associated notches 12 and 13 may be positioned at one side and coact with the respective grooves 43 and 44. This will oifset the clips shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 7 and thereby distribute the bracing action of the clips while functioning properly to hold the rail on the fastener plate.

What we claim is 1. A rail fastening, comprising a plate adapted to be connected to a tie, said plate being formed with a pair of overhanging shoulders extending from each end inwardly,

a clip for engaging and holding a rail on said plate, means movable from the ends of said plate along said shoulders interlocking with said shoulders for securing the clip in place.

2. A rail fastening, comprising a solid metal plate formed with a notch extending inwardly from each end a predetermined distance, a pair of lateral notches merging into each of the first-mentioned notches and a groove extending for the full length of the plate on the under side, whereby means are provided adjacent said slots presenting overhanging facing shoulders, a bolt for each pair of shoulders, and a clip for each bolt formed with a depending portion fitting into the respective notches, said bolts acting to clamp the clips to the plate and thereby secure a rail to the plate.

3. A rail fastening, including a fastener plate formed substantially H-shaped with the legs forming the H cut away on their under surface for part of their width for providing overhanging shoulders, and means coacting with said shoulders for securing a rail to the plate.

4. A rail fastening, including a plate having a pair of overhanging shoulders and a notch in each shoulder, a clip formed with a depending portion, a rearwardly extending apron and an overlapping portion, said depending portion fitting into said notches, said apron fitting over part of said shoulders and the overlapping portion overlapping the base of the rail, and a bolt extending through said clip, said bolt being positioned with its head interlocking with said shoulders.

5. A rail fastening, including a solid block of metal formed with a groove on the under surface extending from the end, a slot merging into said groove, said slot extending longitudinally for part of the distance of the block, said slot being of less width than the groove, whereby overhanging shoulders are provided, said slot merging into oppositelydisposed notches, a clip having a depending portion fitting into said notches and an apron extending beyond said notches in one direction and an overhanging portion extending in the opposite direction adapted to overhang the base of a rail, and a bolt extending through said clip near the second-mentioned overhanging portion, said bolt being positioned with the head in said slot, so that the head will interlock with said shoulders and thereby clamp said clip in position.

6. A rail fastener, comprising a fastener 7 plate adapted to be connected to a tie, said plate being formed with a pair of overhanging shoulders extending inwardly from each end toward the longitudinal center of the plate, each of said shoulders having a transversely-disposed notch intermediate its length, a clip for engaging and holding a rail on said plate, said clip having a depending member intermediate its length fitting into certain of said notches for resisting lateral thrust on said rail, and means movable from the ends of said plates along said shoul ders interlocking with said shoulders for securing said clip in place.

7. In a rail fastening, a fastener plate comprising a body formed with a groove in one face extending longitudinally and centrally of the body from one end thereof to the other, a slot at each end of the body extending from the top of the plate to said groove and from the respective ends longitudinally toward the center, said slots being positioned centrally in respect to said groove and of less width than said groove, whereby shoulders.

JOHN G. SNYDER. ARTHUR N. SNYDER.

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