US1670930A - Telescopic car stake - Google Patents

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S. CHIARELLO TELESCOPIG GAR STAKE May 22, 1928. v v 1,670,930

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Patented May 22, 1928.

UNI TED STATES STEFANO CHIABELLO, Of' BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

TELESCOPIC CAR STARE.

Application filed October :5, 1927. Serial No. 224,098.

This invention relates teA improvements in telescopic car stakes, and the 4primary ohject of the invention is to provide a device of this kind which is extremely simple and durable vin construction as well as capable of `being readily extended or collapsed.-

Another Objectis to provide .means for effectively :preventing theentrance of dirt,

rain vand snow intoV the tubular members constituting the stake, when the latter is ofv the invention is better understood, andr the same consists in the novel form, conibination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, shown in the accompanying drawings and claimed.

In the accompanyingy drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts tliioughout the several views:

Figure l is a fragmentary top yplan viewl showing a lportion of the side wall of a railway car equipped with a telescopic :stake constructed rin accordance with vthe present` invention, the side wall of thecar having an outwardly projecting lateral flange at its upper edge;

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the device shown in Figure l;

Figure 3 is a fragmentary side elevational f view, drawn Von a smaller scale, andhillusf trating a plurality of the stakes of Figures l and 2 applied to the outer side of arailway ear and arranged in extended condition, Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 2 of a stake applied to the inner side of a car havingan inwardly extending flange at -the upper edge of its side wall, the stake'being in extendedposition; g

Figure 5 is a vertical transverse section on line 5 5 of Figure 4;-

Figure 6 isa kvertical section on line 6 6 ofFigure; and l l Figure 7 is a horizontal section'on line 7-7 of Figure 4.

Referring more in detail to the drawings,

the present stakey embodies a tubular lower` section 5 of rectangular `form in crosssection land-adapted' :to be rigidly secured in a suitable manner to the side of ya .railway car, andan upper tubular section 6 also ol' rectangular cross-section but somewhat narrower than the lower section 5 as clearly shown in Figures 6 and 7 and indicated by dotted lines in Figures 2 and 4.

rlfhe lower stake section 5 is provided with a pair of rigid spaced cross bars 7 and 8 in its uppei' vend portion, that are arranged in superimposed vertically alined relation at one side of the vertical axis of the lower stake section 5. A similar cross bar 9 is pro-vided in they lower end of the stake section 5 at the other side of its vertical axis and 'formed in the lower end of the stake section 6 is a transverse seat embodying transversely edges of opposing walls of the stake section 6. A further seat is provided in the lower end portion of the stake section 6 embodying opposed notches .l1 in opposite walls of said stake section 6 above the notches l0, and these notches 11 lead upwardly from theA inner end `of a lateral entrance slot 12 provided in the lower end portion of the stake section 6 between the notches 10 and l1.

The stake -section y6 is of such a width as to readily pass downwardly into the stake section 5 and sit between thek cross bars 7 and `8 and the side wall of the stake section 5 furthest from thelatter when the stake section 6 is lowered to collapsed positionas shown in Figure 2. When thus lowered, the stake section 6 is effectively held against lateral movement or vibration by reason of the cross bars 7 and 8 engaging a side thereof and by reason of the cross bar 9 engaging in the notches 10. When it is desired to extend the stake, the upper section 6 is lifted until the cross bar 8 is disposed directly beneath the lower end of the stake section 6 and the cross bar 7 is in registry with theentrance slot 12. The stake section 6 is then shifted laterally until the same engages the opposite side wall of the stake section 5 and the cross bars 7 and 8 are vertically registered with the slots 10 and 11. The stake section 6 is then lowered so that the cross bars 7 and 8 are seated in the notches l0 and 11, whereupon the upper stake section is effectively supported in its extended or raised positionand in a vmost secure or rigid manner. againlower the section 6, it is simply lifted and then shifted laterally so that the cross barst .7 and 8 are disengaged therefrom and alined notches 10 inthe lowerl Obviously, when it is desired tol the stake section 6 is shifted entirely to one side of the cross bars 7 and 8 and against the opposite side of the stake section 5. The stake section may then be lowered between the cross bars 7 and 8 and the side wall of the section 5 furthestfroin thelatter, at which time the cross bur 9 is again seated in the notches 10.

Vertically slidable on the upper end portion ofthe upper stake section 6 is a rectangular slide ring 13 to the inner side of which is suitably connected one end of an ordinary load binding chain 14 by means of which the load is effectively bound upon the car when piled above the upper edge of the side wall of the latter with the stake section 6 raised or extended. As the use of these load binding chains is well understood in the art, further disclosure or comment thereon is deemed unnece'fsary. However, opposite sides of the stake section 6, at the upper end of the latter aie formed with upwardly and outwardly tapering stop lugs 1 5 which limit the upward adjustment of the slide ring 13 and prevent it from being accidentally displaced off of the upper end of the stake section 6.

Obviously, the present stake may be designed for attachment to the sides of a flat bottom car, or the lower stake section 5 may be designed to extend through the bottom of a gondola car and for attachment to the side sill -S of the latter as at -aso as to act as a stanchion or a brace for the sidev f wall of the car. However, in the form of the invention shown, the lower stake section 5l is simply seated at its lower edge upon the floor 16 of the car body andbolted as at 17 to the side wall 18 of the car body. In the illustration of Figures 1 to 3 inclusive, the side wall 18 of the car body is formed with an outwardly projecting horizontal flange 19 at its upper edge, and the car stakes are disposed at the outer side of the wall 18 with the sections 5 thereof bolted to the wall 18 in vertical alinemcnt with and below vertical cut away portions or openings 2O in the ange 19 so that the stake sections 6 may be readily raised or elevated therethrough. In this instance the flange 19 may be formed with a short upstanding flange 21 about the cut away portion or opening 20 and hinged to the flange 19 at one side of each opening 2O is a cap-like cover 22 adapted to fit over the flange 21 and close the opening 2O for effectively excluding the entrance of dirt, rain and snow into the upper ends of the stake sections when collapsed. Naturally, when the stake sections are to be extended, the covers` 22 are swung upwardly and laterally to open position upon their hinges 23 as shown in Figuresv 3, 4 and 6. rlhe lower stake section 5 preferably consists of a channel-shaped member 24 having out-turned flanges 25 along its free vertical edges, and a 24 before being bolted to the car, while thecross bars 7, 8 and 9 are riveted in the member 24 at corresponding ends, while their other ends are riveted in the plate member 26 `after the latter is applied against the flanges 25. This provides for convenient and economical manufacture and assembly.

In order to limit the upward movement of the upper stake section 6 so as to prevent it from being pulled out of the lower stake section 5 to an excessive extent, a suitable spring drum or roller -R- may be mounted in the lower end of stake section 6 upon which is normally wound a flexible member or wire -W-, said wire being anchored at one end to the drum and at its other end to the lower stake section 5, or its cross bar 9 as at -b-.

The only 'difference between the construction of Figures 1 to 3 inclusive and that of Figures 4 to 7 inclusive is that the side wall 18a of the car body has the flange 19a thereof projecting inwardly instead of outwardly, and the car stake is bolted to the inner side of the wall 182t instead of to the outer side thereof. v

From the foregoing description it is believed that the construct-ion and manner of use as well as the advantages of the present invention will be readily understood and` apprcciated by those skilled in the art.

Minor changes may be made without de i parting from the spirit and scope of the linvention as claimed. l

What I claim as new is:-

1. A telescopic car stake comprising tubillar upper and lower sections', and .rigid horizontal cross bars arranged in spaced superposed relation in `the upper portion of the lower section at one side of the vertical axis of the latter, said upper section being Islidable into and outwardly of the lower section between oneside of the latter and said cross bars, and having notches in the lower portion thereof. to receive the cross bars when the upper section is raised, shifted laterally and slightly lowered, whereby to support said upper section in elevated position.

2. A telescopic car stake comprising tubular upperand lower sections, and rigid horizontal cross bars arranged in spaced superposed relation in the upper portion of the lower section at one side of the vertical axis of the latter, said upper section being slidable into and outwardly of the lower section between one side of the latter and said cross bars, and having notchesin the lower portion thereof to receive the cross bars when the upper section 1s raised,

vshifted laterally and slightly lowered,

another being above said edge, said upper.

section having a lateral entrance slot from the bottom of the latter notch.

3. A telescopic car stake comprising tubular upper and lower sections, and rigid horizontal cross bars arranged in spaced superposed relation in the upper portion of the lower section at one side of the vertical axis of the latter, said upper section being slidable into and outwardly of the lower section between one side of the latter and said cross bars, and having notches in the lower portion thereof to receive the cross bars when the upper section is raised, shifted laterally and slightly lowered, whereby to support said upper section in elevated position, one of said notches being in the lower edge of the upper section and another being above said edge, said upper section having a lateral entrance slot from the bottom of' the latter notch, anda further cross bar for seating in the lower notch when the upper section is lowered, said further cross bar being carried by the lower portion of the lower section at the opposite side of' its vertical axis.

4t. A telescopic car stake comprising ay lower section having horizontal supporting inei'nbers arranged in spaced superposed relation, and an upper section slidable into and outwardly of the lower section between one side of the latter and said .supporting members, and means on the upper section engageable with said supporting members, when the upper' section is elevated and shifted laterally and lowered, to rigidly sus-y tain vthe upper section in elevated position.

5. A telescopic car stake comprisingtubular upper and lower sections, and rigid horizontal cross bars arranged in spaced supeiposed relation in the upper portion of the lower section at one side of the vertical axis of the latter, said upper section being slidable into and outwardly of the lower section between one side of the latter and Said cross bars, and having notches in the lower portion thereof to receive the cross bars when the upper section is raised, shifted laterally and slightly lowered, whereby to support said upper section in elevated position, lsaid lower sectionv embodyinga side plate member and a channel-shaped member having outturned flanges adapted to be bolted together and to the side of a ear.

6. A telescopic car stake comprising tubular upper and lower sections, and rigid horizontal cross bars arranged in spaced superposed relation in the upper portion of the lower section at one side of the vertical axis of the latter, said upper section being slidable into and outwardly of the lower section between one side of the latter `and said crossbars, and -having notches in the lower portion thereof to receive the cross bars when the upper section is raised, shifted laterally and slightly lowered, whereby to support 'said upper section in elevated position, said lower section embodying aside plate member and channel-shaped member having out-turned flanges adapted to be bolted together and to the side of a car, said cross bars having ends riveted in said plate land channel-shaped members. I

7. The combination with a car body hav ing a side wall provided with a lateral flange at -its upper edge, said flange having an opening, of a telescopic car stake including a lower section secured to the side wall beneath the flange and an upper section adapted to be elevated through said opening', and a closure for said opening,

, 8. The combination with a car body having a side wall provided with a lateral flange at its upper edge, said flange having an opening, of a telescopic car stake including a. lower section secured to the sidewall beneath the flange and an upper section adapted to be elevated through said opening, and a closure for said opening, hinged upon said flange, said flange having an upstanding short flanger about the opening over which the closure is adapted to fit when closed.

9. The combination with a car body having a side wall provided with a lateral flange at its-upper edge, said flange having an opening, of atelescopic car stake including a lower section secured to the side Wall beneath the flangeand an upper section adapted to be elevated through said opening, and a closure 'for said opening, said lower stake section beingextended below the floor of the car and secured tothe side sill of the latter to form a brace or stanchion for the side wall of the car.

In testimony whereof I afIlX my signature.

' STEFANO CHIARELLO.

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