US910249A - Metallic-tie and track fastener. - Google Patents

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F. M. WEBB. METALLIG TIE AND TRACK PASTENEE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE .11, 1908.

Patented Jan. 19, 1909.

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FRANK M. WEBB, OF MONROEVILLE, INDIANA.

METALLIG-TIE AND TRACK FASTENER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 19, 1909.

Application filed June 11, 1908. Serial No. 437,894.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK M. WEBB, a citizen of the United States, residing at Monroeville, in the county of Allen and State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Metallic-Tie and Track Fasteners, of which the following is a specification.

This invention provides a metallic tie for use in the construction of railways to replace the ordinary wooden tie.

One of the chief objects of the invention is to combine with the metal tie means for absorbing vibration, thereby preventing undue wear upon the rolling stock and the parts comprising the track.

Another purpose of the invention is to devise novel means for firmly and securely attaching the rail to the tie and to insure alining of the rail ends and a like spacing of the rails throughout the length of the track.

For a full understanding of the invention and the merits thereof and also to acquire a knowledge of the details of construction and the means for effecting the result, refer ence is to be had to the following description and accompanying drawings.

While the invention may be adapted to different forms and conditions by changes in the structure and minor details without departing from the spirit or essential features thereof, still the preferred embodiment is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a railway tie and joint embodying the invention. Fig. 2- is a side view of an end portion of the tie. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section on the line a2:r of Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a transverse section on the line y-g of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a detail perspective view of one of the clamp plates. Fig. 6 is a detail perspective view of the truss plate, and the material interposed between an end portion of said truss plate and the rail to absorb vibration. Fig. 7 is a side view of a portion of the tie, showing more clearly the slot and seat.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the following description and indicated in all the views of the drawings by the same reference characters.

The tie comprises complemental members or plates 1 transversely spaced and held apart by filling pieces 2, said members or plates being connected by bolts or other suitable fastenings. Longitudinal slots 3 are formed in the end portions of the members or plates 1 near the upper edges thereof; The upper edges of the members or plates are recessed in line with the slots 3 to form seats at in which the rails 5 are fitted. A truss plate 6 is passed through the longitudinal slots 3 near the ends of the members 1 and its end portions are bent upward to come close against the underside or foot of the rail 5 to which they are firmly attached by suitable fastenings 7 which may consist of hook bolts or like securing devices. Material 8 is interposed between the end portions of the truss plate and the rail and may consist of rubber, wood or the like, so long as it serves to absorb and neutralize vibration. A block 9 of wood or other material adapted to neutralize vibration is interposed between the center portion of the truss plate 6 and the foot of the rail and supplements the action of the material 8.

Clamp plates 10 embrace opposite sides of the end portions of the tie and are secured in place by bolts 11, the latter passing through openings in the end portions of the clamp plates and other openings in the members 1. These bolts 11, in addition to securing the clamp plates 10, also serve to connect the members 1 and to prevent outward displacement of the filling pieces 2 upon opposite sides of the truss slate 6. The clam plates 10 have openings 12 in their upper edges to snugly receive the lower portion of the rail 5 and hold the same upon the t1e and in the seats 1. The lower edges of the clamp plates are recessed at 13 to receive end portions of the truss plate.

Tie rods 1% have their end portions passed through the web portion of the rails and supplied with set nuts 15 for clamping the rails and holding them in the adjusted position. lVhere the ends of adjacent rails abut, a pair of tie rods let are provided, one passing through the web portion of each rail end and by proper adjustment of the said nuts 15, the rails may be adjusted to cause their ends to aline. The tie rods have their outer end portions upwardly deflected, whereas their middle portions are depressed and passed through openings in the intermediate filling pieces 2. The tie rods 14 also serve to properly gage the rails so as to insure their being spaced apart a like distance throughout the length of the track.

The bottom plate 16 is secured to the lower edge of the end portions of the members or plates 1 and its lower side is hollow or of cup form, so as to obtain a firm purchase upon the road-bed and prevent possible slipping of the tie either laterally or in the di rection of the track. The members or plates 1 may be either cast or formed in any manner and their lower edge portions are cut away for a short distance from their eX- tremities, thereby enabling the end portions of the tie to obtain a firm purchase upon the road-bed. It is to be understood that the space between the members 1 is filled with ballast, thereby assisting materially in retaining the ties in place against any possible movement.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

1 In combination, a tie, a rail inounted thereon, a truss plate extending transversely of the tie and parallel with the rail and engaging the tie intermediate of its ends and having its end portions projecting beyond the sides of the tie and bent upwardly, and means for securing the end portions of the truss plate to said rail.

2. In combination, a tie, a rail mounted thereon, a truss plate extending transversely of the tie and parallel with the rail and engaging the tie intermediate of its ends and having its end portions projecting beyond the sides of the tie bent upwardly, means for securing the end portions of the truss plate to said rail, and material interposed between the end portions oit' said truss plate and the rail and of a nature to absorb and neutralize vibration.

3. In combination, a tie comprising spaced members, a rail mounted upon said members, a truss plate having an intermediate portion engaged with the spaced portions of the tie and having its end portions bent upwardly, means for securing the end portions of the truss plate to the rail, and a block arranged between the spaced members of the tie and confined between the middle portion of the truss plate and the rail, said block being of material of a nature adapted to neutralize 'or absorb vibration.

4. In combination, a tie comprising spaced members, a rail mounted upon said memportion engaged with the tie and its end portions bent upward and secured to said rail, and clamp plates embracing opposite sides of the truss plate and secured to the tie and having openings in their upper edges to snugly fit the lower portion of the "ail.

6. in combination, a tie, rails mounted thereon, securing means for fastening the rails to the tie, tie rods having their end portions threaded and engaged with the rails and having intermediate portions in engagement with the tie, and set nuts mounted upon the threaded end of the tie rods for securing the rails in the adjusted position.

7. in combination, companion members transversely spaced and having longitudinal slots near their upper elges, rails mounted upon the end portions of the members, a truss plate passed through the slots of the tie members near each end, said truss plate having its end portions bent upward, means for securing the ends of the truss plate to the rail, material interposed between the middle and end portions of the truss plate and the rail and of a nature to absorb vibration, clamp plates embracing opposite sides of the members oi. the tie and having 'openings in their upper edges to receive the lower portion of the rail, and means for securing said clamp plates to the members of the tie and holding the latter together.

In testimony whereol I my signature in presence of two witnesses.

FRANK M. WEBB. [13. s.] /Vitnesses Annnnr E. Lnnnnnnnenn, E. M. JGI-INSTON.

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