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US2475826A
US2475826A US672008A US67200846A US2475826A US 2475826 A US2475826 A US 2475826A US 672008 A US672008 A US 672008A US 67200846 A US67200846 A US 67200846A US 2475826 A US2475826 A US 2475826A
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  • the present invention relates to a track liner.
  • Patent No. 1,541,599 issued to H. N. Stamos on June 9, 1925 teaches a railway track liner employing an antifriction roller on the primary lever.
  • My track liner is an improvement over the Stamos liner in the provisions of an antifriction roller on the secondary lever to provide a composite track liner assembly which is inexpensive and easier to manipulate.
  • One of the primary objects of my invention is to provide an easily demountable railway track liner, which in combination with separate bases, is adaptable to additionally line track on bridges.
  • a further object is to provide a railway track liner comprising a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of the base, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel along the upper side of the primary lever.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevation of my track lining device, partly in sections, and embodies the features of my invention
  • Figure 2 is a top plan view of the track lining device of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 is a top plan of my track liner with the secondary lever removed
  • Figure 4 is a side elevation of a modified form of the base employed in my track lining device and is particularly adaptable for lining track on bridges.
  • the numeral II generally designates a base plate upon which is mounted the lever assembly adapted for engagement with a track for the purpose of aligning the same.
  • Base plate I is provided on the underside thereof with ground engaging cleats II.
  • the base ID On the upper side thereof, the base ID has mounted thereon an upstanding element I2, provided with an apertured front portion I3, and an apertured rear portion I4.
  • the primary lever I5 is fulcrumed to the element I3, by means of a pin I6, which extends through the aperture in the element I3, and through a suitable opening in the end portion of the primary lever [5.
  • the primary lever I5 is hollow throughout most of its length and is adapted to receive a rod H, which removably engages in the hollow portion of said primary lever I5.
  • the rod I? is preferably of considerable length, for example, from 3 to 6', so as to provide the necessary leverage for the track lining operation.
  • a secondary lever I9 is fulcrumed to the element I4 on the opposite end of the base III.
  • a pin 2e extends through the apertured element I4, and through a suitable opening in the end-portion of the secondary lever I9, so as to permit lever motion.
  • is mounted on the free end of the secondary lever I9, in any suitable manner, such as by a pin 22, which extends through suitable openings in the secondary lever 19, and through a central opening in the antifriction roller 2 I.
  • the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever I9 may be easily detached from the base II], when it is desired to disassemble the device when it is not being used. Additionally, this is an important feature when it is desired to transpose the primary lever I5, and the secondary lever I9, from the base I0, to another base, which is suitable for lining track on bridges, such as the base shown in Figure 4, in the drawing.
  • the track liner device is positioned between railroad ties 23, upon which is mounted the track 24.
  • the rod H which fits in the primary lever I5, and forms a part thereof, is elevated to cause the roller 2
  • the ground engaging cleats II on the underside of the base II] are firmly embedded in the ground to prevent movement of the base Ill, during the track lining operation.
  • the primary lever I5, and the secondary lever I9 are readily removable from the base I0.
  • the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever- I9 are transposed to their positions on the base 25, which is shown in Figure 4, and which is provided with an upstanding portion 26, provided at one. end thereof with an aperture 21, and at the other end thereof with an aperture 28, and being additionally provided with an intermediate longitudinal slot 29, which serves as a handle in carrying the base 25.
  • the primary lever [53, is secured for pivotal movement to the aperture portion 21, while the secondary lever I9, is secured in the aperture 28, for pivotal movement.
  • the base 25, is provided with a tie engaging or bridge engaging member 30, which comprises a threaded rod 3 I, and a wing nut 32, with an ofiset piece 33, secured to the rod 3
  • a tie engaging or bridge engaging member 30 which comprises a threaded rod 3 I, and a wing nut 32, with an ofiset piece 33, secured to the rod 3
  • a device of the class described comprising, a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel along the upper side of the primary lever.
  • a railroad track liner comprising, a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base and being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.
  • a railroad track liner comprising, a base, ground engaging cleats disposed on the bottom of said base, a primary level, means to detachably secure the primary lever to one end of the said base, said primary lever being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof.
  • a secondary lever arm which is straight throughout its length, means to detachably secure the secondary lever to the other end of said base, said secondary lever having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.
  • a railroad track liner for bridges comprising, a base, means carried by said base and adapted to secure said base to bridge structure, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base and being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.

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July 12, 1949. c, D, A S 2,475,826 TRACK LINING DEVICE Filed May 24, 1946 5W EM Patented July 12, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TRACK LINING DEVICE Carson D. Eaves, Memphis, Tenn.
Application May 24, 1946, Serial No. 672,008
4 Claims. -1
The present invention relates to a track liner.
I am aware that there are railway track liners in the prior art. For example, Patent No. 1,541,599 issued to H. N. Stamos on June 9, 1925, teaches a railway track liner employing an antifriction roller on the primary lever. My track liner is an improvement over the Stamos liner in the provisions of an antifriction roller on the secondary lever to provide a composite track liner assembly which is inexpensive and easier to manipulate.
One of the primary objects of my invention is to provide an easily demountable railway track liner, which in combination with separate bases, is adaptable to additionally line track on bridges.
A further object is to provide a railway track liner comprising a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of the base, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel along the upper side of the primary lever.
Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from the following description thereof and from the claims appended thereto.
In the drawing:
Figure 1 is a side elevation of my track lining device, partly in sections, and embodies the features of my invention,
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the track lining device of Figure 1,
Figure 3 is a top plan of my track liner with the secondary lever removed, and
Figure 4 is a side elevation of a modified form of the base employed in my track lining device and is particularly adaptable for lining track on bridges.
Referring to the drawing, the numeral II], generally designates a base plate upon which is mounted the lever assembly adapted for engagement with a track for the purpose of aligning the same.
Base plate I is provided on the underside thereof with ground engaging cleats II. On the upper side thereof, the base ID has mounted thereon an upstanding element I2, provided with an apertured front portion I3, and an apertured rear portion I4. The primary lever I5 is fulcrumed to the element I3, by means of a pin I6, which extends through the aperture in the element I3, and through a suitable opening in the end portion of the primary lever [5. The primary lever I5 is hollow throughout most of its length and is adapted to receive a rod H, which removably engages in the hollow portion of said primary lever I5. The rod I? is preferably of considerable length, for example, from 3 to 6', so as to provide the necessary leverage for the track lining operation.
On the upper portion of the primary lever I5 there is mounted a roller guideway I8.
A secondary lever I9 is fulcrumed to the element I4 on the opposite end of the base III. A pin 2e extends through the apertured element I4, and through a suitable opening in the end-portion of the secondary lever I9, so as to permit lever motion. An antifriction roller 2| is mounted on the free end of the secondary lever I9, in any suitable manner, such as by a pin 22, which extends through suitable openings in the secondary lever 19, and through a central opening in the antifriction roller 2 I.
It is to be noted that the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever I9 may be easily detached from the base II], when it is desired to disassemble the device when it is not being used. Additionally, this is an important feature when it is desired to transpose the primary lever I5, and the secondary lever I9, from the base I0, to another base, which is suitable for lining track on bridges, such as the base shown in Figure 4, in the drawing.
In operation, the track liner device is positioned between railroad ties 23, upon which is mounted the track 24. The rod H, which fits in the primary lever I5, and forms a part thereof, is elevated to cause the roller 2|, to ride up the roller trackway I8, Which in turn elevates the secondary lever I9, and brings it into engagement with the track 24. Further, the upper movement of the rod I'I, causes pressure to be exerted on the track 24, through the secondary lever I 9, thus moving said track 24, the necessary amount to bring it into its desired position.
During this operation, the ground engaging cleats II, on the underside of the base II], are firmly embedded in the ground to prevent movement of the base Ill, during the track lining operation.
As pointed out hereinbefore, the primary lever I5, and the secondary lever I9, are readily removable from the base I0. When it is desired to line track on bridges, the primary lever I5 and the secondary lever- I9, are transposed to their positions on the base 25, which is shown in Figure 4, and which is provided with an upstanding portion 26, provided at one. end thereof with an aperture 21, and at the other end thereof with an aperture 28, and being additionally provided with an intermediate longitudinal slot 29, which serves as a handle in carrying the base 25. The primary lever [53, is secured for pivotal movement to the aperture portion 21, while the secondary lever I9, is secured in the aperture 28, for pivotal movement.
The base 25, is provided with a tie engaging or bridge engaging member 30, which comprises a threaded rod 3 I, and a wing nut 32, with an ofiset piece 33, secured to the rod 3|, and adapted for engagement with a tie on the bridge to hold the base 25 in position during the track lining operation.
Modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it is therefore desired to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
What I claim is:
1. A device of the class described comprising, a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel along the upper side of the primary lever.
2. A railroad track liner comprising, a base, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base and being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.
3. A railroad track liner comprising, a base, ground engaging cleats disposed on the bottom of said base, a primary level, means to detachably secure the primary lever to one end of the said base, said primary lever being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof. a secondary lever arm which is straight throughout its length, means to detachably secure the secondary lever to the other end of said base, said secondary lever having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.
4. A railroad track liner for bridges comprising, a base, means carried by said base and adapted to secure said base to bridge structure, a primary lever fulcrumed at one end of said base and being provided with a roller guideway on the upper portion thereof, a secondary lever fulcrumed at the other end of said base and having its free end overlapping an end of the primary lever, and an antifriction roller mounted on the free end of the secondary lever and adapted to travel in the roller guideway disposed on the upper portion of the primary lever.
CARSON D. EAVES.
REFERENCES CITED The following referen ces are of record in the file of this patent:
UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 785,404 Campbell Mar. 21, 1905 1,541,599 Stamos June 9, 1925 1,645,825 Sinning Oct. 18, 1927 1,663,071 Disbrow Mar. 20, 1928
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US785404A (en) * 1904-08-16 1905-03-21 Henry B Campbell Track-liner.
US1541599A (en) * 1924-11-12 1925-06-09 Harry N Stamos Railway-track liner
US1645825A (en) * 1926-01-11 1927-10-18 Frank R Sinning Track liner
US1663071A (en) * 1923-05-01 1928-03-20 Rail Joint Co Track liner

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US785404A (en) * 1904-08-16 1905-03-21 Henry B Campbell Track-liner.
US1663071A (en) * 1923-05-01 1928-03-20 Rail Joint Co Track liner
US1541599A (en) * 1924-11-12 1925-06-09 Harry N Stamos Railway-track liner
US1645825A (en) * 1926-01-11 1927-10-18 Frank R Sinning Track liner

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