US884778A - Car-stake and attaching means therefor. - Google Patents

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No.884,7"78. PATENTED APR.14,19O8. r J. A..TOOMEY.

CAR STAKE AND ATTAOHING MEANS THEREFOR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 20, 1907.

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PATENTED APR; .14, 1908.

. A. TOOMEY. OAR STAKE AND ATTAGHING MEANS THEREFOR.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 20, 1907.

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GAR STAKE AND ATTAGHING MEANS THEREFOR.

APPLIdATION FILED MAY 20, 1907.

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b Wy- JOHN A. TOOMEY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

CAR-STAKE AND ATTACHING MEANS THEREFOR.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented April 14, 1908.

Application filed May 20, 1907. Serial No. 374,683.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JOHN A. TOOMEY, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Car-Stakes and Attaching Means Therefor; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to letters of reference markedthereon, which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to improvements in car stakes and attaching means therefor.

It is an object of this invention to provide a car stake and attaching mechanism of few parts, positive in operation and in which the stake is adapted to lock itself in vertical position.

It is a very important object of this inven tion to provide a device of the class specified in which the attaching mechanism has interlocking parts covering maximum area which prevents the stake from being sprung away from the car sill by outward pressure of the load and also a device in which the pressure exerted at said interlocking parts is equally distributed over very large area thus affording great rigidity with light weight.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a foldable stake slidable relatively of the car and attaching mechanism together with means for positively locking the stake from movement when turned to a horizontal position and which positively prevent the stake at all times from turning below the horizontal position and means for locking adjacent stakes together to prevent longitudinal movement thereof when in horizontal position.

It is also an object of 'this invention to provide a strong rotatable housing for the stake and through which the same extends and means operatively connected thereto for rotating the housing and stake in effecting the adjustment.

It is finally an object of this invention to provide a device of the class specified very simple in construction, easy to operate and attach, which is positively secured in its adj usted positions and so firmly secured in operative position as to withstand terrific stress without breakage of parts or springing away from the car sill.

tary side elevation of a car sill with devices Y embodying my invention attached thereto. Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical section taken through the housing and sill with the stake in horizontal position. tion of a device embodying my invention with the stake in vertical adjustment. Fig. 4 is a similar view to Fig. 3 with the stake in horizontal adjustment. Fig. 5 is an enlarged front elevation of a device embodying my invention with the stake in vertical position. Fig. 6 is a section taken on line 66 of Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is an enlarged sectional detail of the means for locking the stakes together when horizontally disposed. Fig. 8 is an enlarged top plan view of the locked stakes.

As shown in said drawings: A indicates the side sill of a car with parts broken away to which is rigidly secured the sill of attaching plate B provided with a downwardly tapering portion B which may extend below the sill. Said plate affords a broad bearing surface on the sill and is provided with apertures suitably disposed to receive the bolts 5 any desired number of which may be used to rigidly secure the same to the sill. Said plate is provided with a large central circular aperture and extending around the inner periphery of the plate and integral therewith is an outwardly tapering flange 5 having an inwardly directed rim or flange 5 as shown in Figs. 2 and 6 which as shown is parallel the side sill. Ribs b b are provided on opposite sides of said plate B, and webs b b integrallyconnect the same and said tapered flange 1) as shown in Fig. 6 thus affording great strength. Integral with the tapered lower portion of said plate and ex tending outwardly therefrom are side and bottom walls b b and as shown ribs b integral with the plate and side walls firmly brace the same. A partition 6 integrally connects the side and bottom walls and the lower edge of the rim or flange b affording a front stake pocket and a rear pocket for the lock as shown in Fig. 2. Said wall as shown in Fig. 2 curves slightly outwardly and downwardly for the purpose of throwing the bottom of the stake outwardly not only to afford a tight fit, but to incline the top somewhat inwardly. The

Fig. 3 is a rear elevaconical or tapered flange b, is provided in its bottom with a notch b which opens into the rear pocket and a curved lip b integral with said flange extends into said rear pocket.

A rotatable stake pocket C is provided which as shown comprises a front wall 0 integrally connected with the sides of which are walls 0 shaped -to permit of maximum size for insertion through the central aperture in the attaching or sill plate from the rear be fore engaged to the sill. Integral with the side walls of said housing at the rear edges thereof are approximately semi circular plates c c having a diametrical space between the same. Integral brace bars c c bridge said space. The circumference of the circular rear wall of the stake pocket thus formed is greater than that of the aperture through the attaching plate B and in consequence the edge of said plate engages behind the flange b rotatively engaging itself and said stake pocket in place. A lever D extends through oppositely disposed notches in said side walls 0 and is slidable in the diametrical slot before described and at its inner end d is forked to engage the rim or flange b and near the opposite end of said lever has a shoulder d which engages within the rim on the opposite side from the fork. Said lever as shown is provided with a notch on its outer side of greater length than width of the stake which permits movement thereof without binding against the stake and the outer extremityof said lever is provided with a handle d for manual actuation.

The stake E employed is an ordinary I- beam of suitable size or may be of wood or any desired material, which is provided with a stop 6 secured thereon below the rotatable pocket to prevent withdrawal of the same. A stop 6 is provided on the opposite side of the rotatable pocket which at all times limits the distance the stake may slide through the said pocket.

For the purposeof locking the outer end of each stake to the adjacent stake when in horizontal position a transverse rib e which may be integral with the stop 6 is positioned a suitable distance above said stop 6 and fits between the flanges-of the stake. Said rib is provided with an outwardly directed projection or pin e which engages in an aperture in the outer end of the web of the adj acent stake when in horizontal position locking the stakes together.

The operation is as follows: The housing is inserted through the aperture in the sill plate B from the rear until the plates c c bear against the rim or flange b The sill plate is then bolted at the desired place. The lever D is inserted through the apertures with the forked end engaging the rim or flange b on one side and the opposed shoulder on said lever fits within the rim on the opposite side. The stake is now dropped. in position and the lever is locked from removal except by removing the stake. The stake fits in the notch in said lever as shown in Fig. 6. To turn the stake to horizontal position it must be lifted to clear the stationary pocket in the sill plate and the lever is then actuated, turning the rotatable pocket, and consequently the stake which can now slide in said rotatable pocket until the stake is in horizontal position when the forked end of the lever is above the notch in the flange b and if released drops by gravity and the forks project beyond the rim b one into the rear pocket.

The stake is now locked from swinging, un-

held from swinging said pins hold the same from longitudinal movement thereby preventing any relative movement of the stakes. A very great advantage obtained by this construction is the great strength and solidity and perfect adj ustability of the construction, which can withstand the tremendous outward pressure from the load without springing the stake out of operative position or affecting its operation.

High efliciency with extreme simplicity is secured and very few parts are employed. The stake can never be a source of danger as it cannot jar loose and touch the ground being rigidly and securely held in either adj ustment. attached to the sill insures great strength and the equal distribution of pressure.

Many details of construction may be varied without departing from the principles of this invention and I therefore do not intend to limit this a plication otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. A car stake and means for attaching the same having interlocking parts distributing outward pressure thereagainst over a large area and a rigid pocket secured to the car adapted to receive the end of the stake when in vertical position and to lock the stake in said position.

2. A car stake slidable relatively of the car and adjustable to vertical and horizontal position, attaching means therefor resisting outward pressure thereagainst at points around the stake, a rigid pocket secured to the car into which the lower end of the stake engages in vertical position and means rigidly secured to each stake for locking the outer end of an adjacent stake thereto in horizontal position.

The use of the wide sill plate firmly 1 3. A stake adjustable to a vertical and a horizontal position and means lockingadjacent stakes together when in horizontal adjustment.

4. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake of attaching means therefor having interlocking parts aflording great rigidity against outward pressure on the stake and means for inclining the stake inwardly in vertical position.

5. In a device of the class described the combination with a vertically and horizontally adjustable stake of attaching means therefor part of which is rotatable, adapted to interlock with another part and acting equally against pressure exerted on the stake for any adjustment of the stake, means for engaging the stake to lock the same in vertical adjustment and means for adjusting the outer end of the stake inwardly in said adjustment.

6. In a device of the class described the combination with a car stake, of a plate having a pocket integral therewith, a rotatable housing adapted to receive the stake and through which the stake is adapted to slide and circular interlocking parts on the housing and plate.

7. In a device of the class described the combination with a car stake adapted for adjustment to a horizontal and vertical position of an attaching plate therefor having an aperture therethrough, a notched flange around the aperture, a housing adapted to receive the stake, means integral with the housing adapted to lock behind the flange to firmly secure the housing in position and a gravity acting lever adapted to engage in the notch in the flange to lock the stake in horizontal position.

8. In a device of the class described the combination with a car stake of a sill or attaching plate having a central aperture therein, a housing adapted to be inserted through said aperture from the rear, plates integral with the housing, means integral with said sill plate adapted to coact with the plates on the housing to prevent the housing being sprung outwardly by pressure exerted on the stake, a pocket integral with the sill plate into which the end of the stake engages and means for inclining the stake inwardly.

9. In a device of the class described the combination with a housing of a stake therefor, an attaching plate having a pocket integral therewith to receive one end of the stake, segment plates rigidly secured to the housing and a flange integral with the attaching plate behind which the segment plates are firmly locked.

10. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake of a housing or casaround the aperture and means extending.

through slots in said housing adapted to engage the flange and by means of which the stake is turned to horizontal position.

11. A device of the class described comprising a stationary pocket, a pocket rotatable above the same, a stake slidable through the rotatable pocket adapted to extend into the stationary pocket to lock itself in vertical position and a reciprocating lever for lockin the stake in horizontal position.

12. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake of a movable housing therefor, a stake slidable in the housing, stops rigidly secured to the stake above and below the housing and a lever for turning the housing and stake to horizontal position.

13. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake slidable relatively of the car and a lever for turning the stake to horizontal position.

14. A device of the class described embracing an attaching plate, an aperture therein, a rotatable pocket adapted to be inserted therethrough from the rear, interlocking flanges on said plate and pocket, and a rigid pocket below the rotatable pocket to receive the stake therein.

15. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake of means rotatably attaching the same to the desired object and a lever for turning the stake to horizontal and vertical adjustments.

16. In a device of the class described the combination with a sill plate of an outwardly directed tapering flange integral therewith having an inwardly directed locking rim or flange, a housing, means integral therewith adapted to engage behind the rim to firmly secure the housing in operative position for any adjustment of the stake and a lever extending transversely through the housing engaging the rim at one end adapted for manual actuation in adjusting the stake.

17. A car stake attaching device embracing mutually interlocking parts one of which is rotatable and through which the stake slides and a rigid pocket adapted to receive the end of the stake.

18. In a device of the class described the combination with a broad attaching plate having a pocket integral therewith, a housing pivoted to rotate over the face of said plate, a stake therein adapted at its lower end to seat in said pocket and lock itself in vertical adjustment, coacting parts on the housing and attaching plate securing the housing in operative position and a lever for rotating the housing and stake for its various adjustments.

19. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake of a housing or casing therefor, a plate adapted for engagement to the sill, a notched flange integral therewith having a locking rim, segment plates secured to the housing adapted to engage behind the rim, a lever extending through the housing having a forked end to engage the rim adapted for actuation to rotate the stake to horizontal position, said forked end of said lever adapted to extend through the notch in said flange to lock the stake in horizontal adjustment.

20. A device of the class described embracing interlocking parts one of which affords a rotatable pocket and the other a rigid pocket, one end of said stake adapted to extend through the rotatable pocket into the rigid pocket.

21. In a device of the class described the combination with a casing or housing of a sill plate having acircular flange and rim, segment plates secured to the housing to lock against the rim, a lever extending through the housing between said plates and engaging the rim of the sill plate, a stake for said housing adapted to secure the lever in position and to prevent removal thereof, said. lever adapted to turn the stake to horizontal position and to lock the same in said adjustment.

22. A car stake pocket embracing a fixed part, a rotatable part protruding therethrough, a stake engaged by the rotatable part and adjustable to a vertical and horizontal position, and a flange on each part, one of which locks against the other, said stake adapted to slide a predetermined distance through the rotatable part when being adjusted.

23. In a device of the class described the combination with an attaching plate having outwardly directed side and bottom walls near the lower part thereof, of a housing rotatable over the face thereof, a notched flange integral with the housing having a circular rim or flange integral therewith, a lever extending transversely through notches in the housing having one end forked to engage within the rim and a shoulder provided near the opposite end to engage within the rim, a stake adapted to secure said. lever in position, a partition connecting the side walls dividing the same into a stake pocket and a rear pocket, and an outwardly projecting handle on said lever adapted for manual actuation for rotating the housing in effecting the adjustment of said stake, said forked lever adapted to drop by gravitygthrough the notch in the flange and engage the partition to lock 7 the stakes in horizontal position.

24. In a device of the class described the combination with a stake slidable relatively of the car and adjustable to a vertical and a horizontal position of means preventing the stake from contacting the ground and a fitting on each stake intermediate its ends adapted to engage in an aperture near the extremity of an adjacent stake to prevent longitudinal movement thereof inhorizontal position.

25. A pocket for a retaining stake embracing a fixed part and a rotatable part interlocking therewith and affording a pocket.

26. In a device of the class described the combination with a rotatable housing of an adjustable stake therefor adapted to lock.

itselfby gravity in vertical adjustment and a lever for rotating the housing in effecting the adjustment of the stake and adapted to lock the stake in horizontal position.

27. In a stake attaching device a rigid...

pocket and a rotatable pocket adapted to register therewith and through which the stake slides to engage at one end in the rigid pocket.

28. A stake attaching device embracing a rotatable pocket adapted to slidably receive a stake and a rigid pocket adapted to receive one end of said stake therein and lock the same from swinging movement.

29. A stake attaching device embracing a rigid pocket, a rotatable pocket, interfitting concentric flanges on the pockets and means extending through the rotatable pocket and engaging the flange on the rigid pocket for turning said rotatable pocket.

30. A stake attaching mechanism compris- 32. In a device of the class described-the combination with a sill plate of a rigid pocket secured thereto, a pocket rotatable above the rigid pocket adapted to register therewith in vertical position and a stake slidable in the rotatable pocket adjustable to a horizontal and a vertical position and engaging in the rigid pocket in vertical position.

33. A stake device embracing a rotatable and a rigid pocket, interlocking parts thereon and means in one of the pockets for inclining the stake inwardly.

34. A stake attaching device embracing a rigid pocket, a pocket rotatable above the same, a stake in the rotatable pocket adjust able to vertical and horizontal position and adapted to engage the rigid pocket and means secured to the stake for engaging the adjacent stake in horizontal position to prevent relative movement thereof.

35. In a device of the class described the combination with a sill plate, a flange integral therewith, an inwardly directed rim integral with the flange, a rotatable pocket adapted to extend through the rim, a flange cured thereto adapted to lock against the rim integral therewith for locking against the rim and means adapted to rotate the pocket and and means for engaging the rim at one end for turning the pocket and locking the same in horizontal position.

36. In a device of the class described a sill plate provided with an aperture and having a tapering outwardly directed flange, an inwardly directed rim integral with said flange, a pocket adapted to be inserted'through the aperture in the sill plate, plates rigidly selock the same in horizontal position.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- 15 scribed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHN A. TOOMEY.

Witnesses:

K. E; HANNAH, J. W. ANGELL.

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