A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
KEYWAY TIE
A tie having a non-linear keyway under the overlying rail to provide support to restrain lateral and longitudinal movement of the rail. A fastening system to hold rails down on a tie comprises a rail plate that may be fastened to the tie within the keyway. The fasteners are protected to avoid damage in case of a derailment or other adverse conditions. Also disclosed are visual inspection mechanisms to assist with determining whether a fastening system is securely attached to the tie.
KEYWAY TIE
A tie having a non-linear keyway under the overlying rail to provide support to restrain lateral and longitudinal movement of the rail. A fastening system to hold rails down on a tie comprises a rail plate that may be fastened to the tie within the keyway. The fasteners are protected to avoid damage in case of a derailment or other adverse conditions. Also disclosed are visual inspection mechanisms to assist with determining whether a fastening system is securely attached to the tie.
KEYWAY TIE
MATTSON STEVEN R (author) / LESHER SCOTT D (author)
2019-07-11
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E01B
PERMANENT WAY
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Gleisoberbau