US1414784A - Rail fastener - Google Patents

Description

E. M. McVlCKER.

RAIL FASTENER- APPLICATION FILED DEC. 8, I920.

Patented. May 2 1922.

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RAIL FASTENER.

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Specification of Letters Patent. 1

Application filed December 8, 1920. Serial No. 429,092.

To all whom it mwy concern: Be it known that I, EMERY M. McVIoKEn, a citiien of the United States, residing at Milwaukee, in the county of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Rail Fasteners, of which the followin is a full, clear, concise, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification.

This invention relates to4rail fasteners.

One object of the present invention is the provision of a" fastener for railway rails constructed and arranged to firmly secure the rail against lateral movement and to effectively resist longitudinal creeping thereof;

" Another object is the provision ofa fastener for railway rails in which use is made of a rail clip so constructed andarranged as .to securely tie a rail to a tie plate without projecting below the under face of the tie plate. The tie plate may thus be fixed against the fiat face of a tie without .requiring a cutting away of the tie to accommodate the clip. Another object is to avoid as much as possible the projection of the clip above the rail base where it would be exposed to injury by derailment or by other similar causes. r 1

Another object is the provision of animproved form of rail fastener adjustable to receiverails of various sizes and to secure them in various positions of adjustment.

Other objects and advantages will later appear. 7

Several embodiments of the inventionare illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in'which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a rail and fastener therefor constructed in accordance with the present invention. I

' Figu on the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a side elevation, partly 1n section, of the rail fastener of Figure 1.

Figures 4 and 5 are details of the tie plate other form of rail fastener embodying the novel features of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a side elevation, looking along the rail, of the device of Figure 7.

re 2 is a section taken substantially I Figure 9 is a side elevation of the device of Figure 7, looking transversely of the rail.

Figures 10 and 11 are details of elements employedin the device of Figure 7.

Figure 12 is a fragmentary plan and Figure' 13 a fragmentaryv side elevation of another form of rail fastener.

Figure 14 is a plan and Figure 15 a side elevation of another form of rail fastener.

Figure 16 is a fragmentary plan and Figure 17 a fragmentary side elevation of another formof rail fastener."

Figure 18 is a detail of a part of the tie plate employed in the device of Figures, 1 6 and 17 Figure 19 is'another view of the rail clip shown in Figure 6.

The rail fastener shown in Figures 1,2

and 3 includes a tie plate B positioned beneath the rail A and secured to theface'of the tie G b the s ikes D- These spikes pass throug I 1 .plate and are driven into the tie in the usual manner.

The rail A is firmly secured .to the tie plate lay means of rigid rail clips C. Each clip is removably connected with the tie plate and is constructed to embrace-an edge of the base flange of the rail. For this purpose, each clip C is preferably substantially U- shaped, the upper jaw 10 thereof adapted to N OFFICE.

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suitab e openings in the tie,-

extend aboveand the lower jaw 11 beneath is preferably ribbed or knurled as indicated Each clip C extends through an opening 0 formed in the tie plate adjacent the-base of the rail. A,. recess, such, for instance, as shown at 13-, is preferably formed in the tie plate to receive the lower jaw 11 of the clip so that the clip does not project below the under side of the tie plate. This is particus larly advantageous in thatthe tie plate may thus be secured against the relatively flat face of the tie Without requiring a cutting away of. the tie to accommodate the clip. This recess 13 may extend only partly through the tie plate, as indicated in Figures 2, 3 and 4., or it may extend completely through the tie plate, as indicated at 13 in Figure 5. The side walls of this recess may be substantially parallel, as shown in Figion -. element and the tie plate.

ure 4:, or they may be relatively inclined so as to converge upwardly, as indicated in.v Figure 5. When a converging recess, such 'with the tie plate and firmly grips the rail base or flange so as to secure the rail againstmovement away from the tie plate.

'Various means may be employed for retaining each clip C in gripping position.

In the form of the invention shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, this is accomplished by the use of an ordinary spike I). To position one of the clips C, it is inserted into the opening 0 in the tie plate with one jaw 11 in the recess 13 and the other jaw 10 over the edge of the rail base or flange. Aspike D is then inserted through the opening 0 and driven into the tie. The wedging action of the spike between the element C and-the opposite wall of the opening 0 forces this element laterally toward the rail, thus causing the upper jaw 10 of the clip to press firmly against the upper inclined surface of the rail .base thus aflording a firm gripping action of this elementupon the rail. When the spike is driven home the clip is securely held in thisposition.

In the rail fastener of Figures 7 8 and 9, the tie plate is formed with pairs of up standing shoulders II, bent upwardly from the plane of the tie plate. The lower faces 15 of the shoulders of each pair are somewhat inclined so as to form therebetween an upwardly converging recess toreceive a clip 0 These clips are similar in many respects 1 to those above described, except that the op- I posite sides of each are inclined upward and inwardly, as indicated at 7 to cooperate with the inclined lower surfaces 15 of the shoulders II. Each clip C is substantially U-shaped, having a lower jaw 11 engageable in the recess 13 formed in the plate beneath the rail flange and an upper jaw 12 for positioning over the base flange of the rail. Each clip may thus be interlocked with the tie plate and arranged to grip the rail so as to limit any movement of the rail away from the tie plate. In this instance, each gripping elem'entfil is held in gripping position by a wedge key F insertable through suitable'openings I in each pair of shoulders H, so as to bear against the rear surface of the gripping element. In order to retain each key F in position, each is preferably split at one end-so as topermit its rail flange. In use, each clip C is inserted spreading after it has beendriveninto with oppositely inclined bearing surfaces18? for wedging engagement with the shoulders H when the rail starts to creep in either direction. This bar is ,preferably split, asshown at 19, so that it. may. be spread to take up any lost motion between'the parts resulting from wear.

The rail fastener of Figures 12 and13 is similar in many respects to that just described. In this instance, the tie plate is provided with an opening 0 and with a pair of upwardly inclined shoulders I-I somewhat similar to those just described. The

mil clips G which are substantially the same as those just described, are retained in their rail gripping position by means of a spike D. As shown, spike D is driven through the opening 0 and by a wedging action between the clip C and rear wall of the opening forces and holds the clip in firm gripping relation with the rail flange. In the rail fastener of Figures 14 and 15,-

the tie plate is formed with openings Y,

each extending inwardly preferably from a side of the tie plate. The rear side of each openingisbordered by an upstanding shoul der H having a bearing surface 20 inclined inwardly toward the rail, while the opposite side thereof is beveled ofl asjindicated at V to form an inclined surface below the rail flange. Each rail clip C is provided-with i a lower jaw 11 having an inclined inner face cooperating with the'beveled surface V and an upper jaw 12 for engaging over the laterally into position into one of the openings Y and a wedge-key F driven into'positionbetween the clip and the shoulder H This key F forces the clip into firm grip-- ping-relation with the rail flange. This key may be retained in position in any appropriate manner, as by clinching over the end thereof as indicated.

, In the fastener shown in Figures 16, 17 and 18, a clip (3* is employed similar in many respect to that just described, except that it is preferably provided with a shouls der 21 for engaging the upper surface ofthe tie plate. The tie plate is provided with an opening Y similar to that just described,

except that no shoulder is formed along the rear wall thereof. In this instance, the clip (1* is held against the rear flange by its engagement with the rear Wall of the opening,

35 a tie plate. having a 45 edge and is held against lateral movement by a spike D. Various changes may be made in any of the embodiments of the invention above described, without departing from or sacrificing any of, the advantages of the invention as defined in the following I claim: 1. A fastener forrailway rails, inculdin-g cla'nns.

a tie plate having opposed relatively inclined bearing surfaces, a rail clip having surfaces cooperating with said bearing sur- 4 faces, to limit the upward movement of said clip and having upper and lower jaws for 1 5 embracing the edge of the rail flange to se- 2'0 ing face, a rail 0 ip embracing an edge of the f rail flange and having an inclined face cooperating with said bearing face to limit movement of said clip fromsaid ti plate,

and means for retaining-said rail clip in rail securing position.

3. A fastener for railway rails, including a tie plate'having a pair of upwardly inclined shoulders, a rail clip embracing an edge of the rail flange and engaging between said shoulders to limit the upward movement of the rail from said t1e plate, and means for retaining said clip in rail securing position.

4. A fastener for railway rails, incluidng clined shoulders, a rail clip embracing an edge of the rail flange and engaging between said shoulders to limit the upward movement of the rail from said tie plate, and

' 40 means cooperating with said shoulder to retain said clip in rail seeming position.

5. A-fastener for railway rails, including a tie plate having a pair of upwardly inclined shoulders, a rail clip embracing an of the rail flange and engaging between said' shoulders to limit the upward move- 'ment of the rail from said tie plate, and a key cooperating with said shoulders to retain said clip in rail securing position.

6. A fastener for railway rails including a tie plate having a pair of shoulders, a rail clip cooperatin w th said shoulders and embracing an e ge of the rail flangp to se cure the rail to said tie plate, and means cooperating with said shoulders to retain said clip in rail securing position.

7 A fastener 'for railway rails, lncludm a tie plate having a pair bf shoulders, a m

'clip positioned between and engaging said 6 shoulders and embracingan edge of the rail flange to secure the rail to said tie plate, and means for retaining sa1d-Icl1p m rall securing position. r 0

. 8. A railclip for securing a rail a tie plate-or the like, having a pair'of gripping ir of upwardly in 16. In a rail fastener.

jaws for positioning above and below-the rail flange and a. palr of upwardly inclined faces for effecting a wedgin'g connection with the tie plate.

9. A rail clip for securing a rail to a tie plate or the l ke, having an upper jaw provided with ribbed surface for engaging the upper surface of the rail flange, a lower jaw for positioning beneath the rail flange, and upwardly converging inc-lined surfaces for cooperation with the tie plate.

10. A tie plate having an opening and a groove wider at the bottom extending lengthwise inwardly therefrom and a rail clamp substantially U-shaped engaging the he plate in the groove and with the sharp ribbed surface engaging the rail flange and clamping the rail to the tie .plate, and a wedged shaped key passing transversely through an opening in the upturnedv sides of the grooveand against the rail clamp to hold it firmly in position.

11.A-tie plate with an opening and 'a.

groove wider at the bottom extending in wardly therefrom and a rail clamp substantially U-shaped engaging the tie plate in the groove and having a sharp ribbed surface. engaging the top of the rail flange and clampin the rail to the tie plate, and means for holding the. rail clamp in position.

12. The combination of a tie plate provided with an opening wider at the bottom' and having a beveled side, a rail clamp substantially U-shaped-v inserted in said opening engaging beneath said beveled side and overlapping the topof the rail flange, and means for fastening the rail clamp in position.

13. In a' rail fastener, the combination of a tie plate provided with an opening and an upstanding portion having an inclined face at one side of said opening, a substan tially U-shaped rail clip within said opening and embracing the edge of the rail flange, and a wedge shaped member cooperating; with said upstanding portion to retain said clipin rail securing position.

14. A tie plate with shoulders on top and a rail anchor bar wedged shaped both ways, fitting between the shoulders of the tie plate and the base flange of the rail with a split at one end of the bar; to be spread when the anchor bar'becomes worn and is driven in tighter from time to time to take up the wear to hold the rail from creeping.

1'5. .In a rail fastener, the combination of a tie plate having a pair of upstanding shoulders," means including a rail clip interposed between said shoulders and embracing the edge of the rail flange for securing the. rail to said tie plate, and a wedge shaped" .anchorbar interposed between said-shouls ders and the rail flange to prevent creeping of the rail.

the combination of a tie plate having an upstanding portion, a

- rail clip secured to said tie plate and having upper and lower jaws for embracing the --edge of the rail flange, and a wedge bar extion, and a Wedge bar extending through said clip and interposed between one of said 15 upstanding portions and said rail flange to prevent creeping of said rail, said bar being 'transposable to the other side of said rail flange.

In testimony whereof, I havesubscribed 20 my name.

, mma M.- MoVIOKER; Witnesses LOUISE POLAsKI, L. S. WRIGHT.-

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