US833195A - Track-coupling. - Google Patents

Description

PATENTED OCT. 16, 1906.

A. P. BOYER. TRACK COUPLING. uruqumn rum) NOV. 17. 1906.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ALLEN PHILIP BOYER, ()F GOSHEN, INDIANA.

TRACK-COUPLING.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 16, 19L6.

Application filed November 17,1905. Serial No. 287,873.

track-sections may be quickly and effectively connected; second, to provide an im proved track-coupling by which track-sections may be connected without the use of tools third, to provide an improved trackcoupling Which is very simple and economical in structure and at the same time is strong and readily connects the sections together.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined, and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which- Figure 1 is a detail side elevation of a structure embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 2 is a detail plan view embodying the features of my invention. Fig. 3 is a detail longitudinal. section taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a vertical section taken on a line corresponding to line 4 4 of Fig. 3.

- In the drawings the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

A A represent the track-sections to be connected, and B is my improved coupling therefor. The track-sections are preferably made up of oppositely-arranged angle-rails, the

vertical portions of which are secured together by rivets a. Spacing-blocks a are arranged on the rivets between the rails. The horizontal or projecting portions of the .ing the parts in their proper relation.

rails form the tread of the track. In the end of one of the track-sections to be joined, as A, I secure my improved coupling B, the same being inserted between the rails and secured by rivets, as a, arranged therethrough, the coupling being rigidly secured to this track-section. The coupling B is provided with a forwardly-projecting downturned hook portion B, which is engaged over a suitable crossiece on the track-section A, preferably a rivet, as a. This cross-piece is so spaced in relation to the hook that when the hook is in engagement therewith the ends of the track-sections to'be joined together abut. The coupling B is provided with a flange or plate B on its lower edge which contacts with the under side of the rails of the track-section A. This flange projects beyond the track-section A and forms a rest for the end of the track-section A, as clearly appears from the drawings. With the parts thus arranged it is only necessary to engage" the hook B of the coupling over the rivet a of the track-section A and swing the tracksection A up into alinement with the tracksection A, or until it rests upon the flange B, to secure the sections together. Hangers or supports, as A, are arranged at each side of the coupling. This holds the parts effectively in position, and it is not necessary to further secure the coupling to the track-section A, although this might be done, if desired. The coupling, even if additional bolts or rivets were provided, would be of great advantage as a means for assembling and hold.-

I have illustrated and described thehangers A as supported on rafters A, as is the usual manner of supporting tracks for hay-carriers. My improved track-coupling is of particular advantage in tracks for overhead carriers, such as hay-carriers, owing to the convenience with which such sections may be connected in an elevated position thereby. It is, however, of great advantage for use in other relations, owing to the ease and rapidity with which the sections maybe connected, and also its economy'of construction. If it is desired to take the track down, it can be done without in any way destroying the parts and without the necessity of removing bolts or rivets. The coupling can be secured in the track-section A in the factory ready for use, which is a very great convenience, as less care is required in packing or arranging the parts for shipment or transportation.

The advantage and economy of the singlepiece coupling will readily appear to those skilled in theart to which this invention relates. I preferably incline the engaging portion of the hook B somewhat, as is illustrated, as this aids in drawing the track-sections together in assembling.

I have illustrated and described my improved track-coupling in detail in the form preferred by me on account of structural economy and also as applied to track-sections made up of angleiron. I desire to remark, however, that my improved coupling may be modified considerably in form and structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is v 2. The combination with the track-sections formed of angle-rails secured together in a spaced relation, of a coupling member secured between the rails of a track-section, having a downwardly-turned hook arranged between the rails of the adjacent track-section, and a flange on its under side on which the end thereof rests; and a cross-piece on the last-mentioned track-section over which said coupling-hook is arranged, for the purpose specified.

3. The combination with the track-sections, of a coupling member secured to a track-section having a forwardly-projecting downwardly-turned hook arranged to engage the adjacent track-section, and a rest for the end thereof, for the purpose specified.

4. The combination with the traclcsections, of a coupling member secured to a'

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