US2508282A - Car scotch - Google Patents

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S. H. NEELEY CAR SCOTCH May 16, 1950 2 Shee'ts-Sheet 1 Filed April 15, 1945 w t m V I s. H. NEELEY CAR scoTcn May '16, 1950 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed-- April 1s, 1945 I 5002 H fi ee/ey.

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Patented May 16, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE can soo'ron Sam H. Neeley, Roda, Va. Application A 'piil 13, 1945,: Serial No. 588,090

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"This inventionrelates to a car scotch, and more .i'particul'arly to such a 7 device adapted for use with anyrail-canadapted to stop, chock, "or

derail the same, as desired.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved car scotch which may be readily applied to and removed from a rail of any desired type, as, for example, in conjunction with a mining car railroad.

An additional object of this invention is the provision of such a device characterized by a single pivot means, whereby the same may be readily removed from and applied to any desired section of rail. 7

A further object of the invention is the provision of such a device adapted securely to embrace the rail when in position, in such manner as to preclude the possibility of accidental lateral dislodgement thereof, as by impact of a car wheel thereagainst.

A still further object is the provision of such a device which will be sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and efiicient in operation, and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.

Other objects reside in the combinations of elements, arrangements of parts, and features of construction, all as will be more fully set forth hereinafter and shown in the accompanying drawing wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawing- Figure l is an end elevational view of one form of device embodying this invention, shown as positioned on a rail, the latter being shown in section, different positions of adjustment being indicated by dotted lines,

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the device shown in Figure 1, certain portions thereof being broken away,

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 3-3 of Figure 2, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows, and

Figure 4 is a top plan view of the device, certain portions thereof beingbroken away.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawmgs.

Having reference now to the drawings, the device of the instant invention is comprised of a base portion I0, one end of which terminates in a hook-shaped extremity ll, adapted to engage the flange l2 of a railroad rail, generally indicated at l3. The opposite extremity of the portion l terminates in two upstanding spaced lugs 1'4, apertured to "receive a bolt l5, threaded at its extremity, and provided with a nut Hi, the bolt 15 serving as a pivot for an upper section 11, adapted to fit over the ball l8 of the rail l3. The portion l1 includes an apertured depending lug l9, adapted to fit between the lugs M, the bolt l5 passing through the apertures therein, and a transverse portion provided with a flange 20, adapted to fit, when the device is positioned on a rail, closely adjacent the edge of the flange I2 opposite the hook member IL, The member I! also includes an upwardly extending portion 2|, terminating in a horizontal portion 22 adapted to overlie the rail, from which latter portion an upwardly extending projection 23 adapted to serve as a scotch, chock, or derail member, extends. A portion of the member 23 depends adjacent the ball I8 of the rail, to form a flange 24, which, in conjunction with the vertical portion 2|, serves securely to hold the device against lateral displacement on the rail.

Projecting rearwardly from the member [1, and outwardly over the pivot I 5, is a lip 25, against which pressure may be exerted to move the device to inoperative position. The portion 23 is provided, as best shown in Figure 2, at each extremity with an inclined portion 26, against which the wheels of a car, or the like, are adapted to abut and engage, the upwardly extending portion serving effectively as a stop therefor.

From the foregoing, the operation of the device should now be readily understandable. When it is desired to apply the same to a rail, the hook shaped portion II is first hooked about a flange l2, the parts being in the position shown in dotted lines in Figure 1, and the member I! is then swung downwardly about the pivot l5, until the parts assume the position shown in full lines in the drawing.

In this position, it will be readily apparent that the member 23, with its inclined surfaces 26, serves efiectively as a chock for car wheels, and correspondingly as a stop to effectively preclude runaway cars.

In the event the device is struck by a car having momentum too great to be stopped by the member 23, it will be understood that the wheels, on riding up the inclined surface 26, will be derailed, thus effectively preventing material further movement of the car along the rails.

From the foregoing, it will now be seen that there is herein provided a device accomplishing all of the objects of this invention, and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made of the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. A car stop comprising a base having an integral hook at one end for loosely engaging a flange at one side of the base'of a rail and having hinge means at the other end, an upper member mounted on said hinge means for pivotal movement and having a horizontal portion adapted to rest upon the ball of the rail and an upstand-o ing wheel engaging portion extending from said horizontal portion, said upper member having a downwardly extending flange for engagement with the side edge of the flange at the other side of the base of the rail when said horizontal portion rests upon the ball of the rail.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper portion is provided with an integral extension of its upper surface overhanging said REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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