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Anchor lock fastening assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-19
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2000-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly which comprises an anchor lock and a rail anchor, said anchor lock forming part of a plate or attachment to a tie or rail support, and containing an engaging and locking portion for providing a loose connection with the rail anchor, and said rail anchor containing portions adapted to engage with the base of a rail and loosely engage the anchor lock so as to enable the rail anchor to control the vertical position of the rail without exerting compressive forces between the rail and the rail support, said substantially load free fastening of the rail leaving the rail free to float.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Heiner Moehren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:04
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B9/00; E01B9/38; E01B9/44; E01B9/46; E01B9/48; E01B9/483; E01B9/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly which comprises an anchor lock and a rail anchor, said anchor lock forming part of a plate or attachment to a tie or rail support, and containing an engaging and locking portion for providing a loose connection with the rail anchor, and said rail anchor being unitary and containing portions adapted to engage with the base of a rail and loosely engage the anchor lock so as to enable the rail anchor to control both the vertical and the longitudinal positions of the rail without exerting compressive forces between the rail and the rail support, said substantially load free fastening of the rail leaving the rail free to float.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly which comprises an anchor lock and a rail anchor, said anchor lock forming part of a plate or attachment to a tie or rail support, and containing an engaging and locking portion for providing a loose connection with the rail anchor, and said rail anchor being unitary and containing portions adapted to engage with the base of a rail and loosely engage the anchor lock so as to enable the rail anchor to control both the vertical and the longitudinal positions of the rail without exerting compressive forces between the rail and the rail support, said substantially load free fastening of the rail leaving the rail free to float.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The substantially load free anchor lock assembly of claim 1 wherein the anchor lock contains lateral protrusions extending from the opposite sides thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the limited vertical movement produced by the floating vertical position of the rail is controlled by providing a gap between the anchor lock lateral protrusions and the engaging portion of the rail anchors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 3 wherein the movement of the floating rail is slowed down by the disposition of an elastic means in said gap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the limited vertical movement produced by the floating vertical position of the rail is slowed down by an elastic portion disposed in the lateral anchor lock protrusions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the anchor lock protrusions contain sufficient elasticity to permit elastically restrained vertical movement between the floating rail and the tie.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the lateral anchor lock protrusions are recessed within the lateral surfaces of the cross ties.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the lateral anchor lock protrusions extend from the lateral surfaces of the cross ties.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 2 wherein the lower portion of the anchor lock plate or attachment has a dovetailed configuration which holds the anchor plate within the tie.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 9 wherein when the tie is concrete, said anchor lock plate is an insert to be confined and fixed within the dimensional limits of the railroad cross tie.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 1 wherein an elastic pad is disposed under the base of the rail and is under no compressive constraint other than that exerted by the weight of the rail and traffic loads.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 1 wherein the anchor lock plate is made of an electrically insulating material which extends vertically downward on both sides of the tie to provide an insulating element between the rail anchor and the concrete tie and is also provided with a dovetailed configuration which holds the anchor lock plate or attachment to the railroad tie.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 1 wherein when the tie is wood, said anchor lock plate is adapted to be fixed to the upper surface of the tie and the lateral protrusions extend beyond the lateral sides of the tie.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 1 wherein the anchor lock plate or attachment is made of high density polyethylene.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
112 words
A substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly which comprises an anchor lock and a rail anchor, said anchor lock forming part of a plate or attachment to a tie or rail support and containing lateral recessed portions extending into the tie at opposite sides thereof, and said rail anchor being unitary and containing protruding, engaging portions disposed thereon, said protruding portions loosely engaging said lateral recessed portions so as to enable the rail anchor to control both the vertical and the longitudinal positions of the rail without exerting compressive forces between the rail and the rail support, said substantially load free fastening of the rail leaving the rail free to float.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
112 words
A substantially load free anchor lock fastening assembly which comprises an anchor lock and a rail anchor, said anchor lock forming part of a plate or attachment to a tie or rail support and containing lateral recessed portions extending into the tie at opposite sides thereof, and said rail anchor being unitary and containing protruding, engaging portions disposed thereon, said protruding portions loosely engaging said lateral recessed portions so as to enable the rail anchor to control both the vertical and the longitudinal positions of the rail without exerting compressive forces between the rail and the rail support, said substantially load free fastening of the rail leaving the rail free to float.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
44 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 15 wherein the limited vertical movement produced by the floating vertical position of the rail is controlled by providing a gap between the anchor lock lateral recessed portions and the protruding, engaging portions of the rail anchors.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 16 wherein the limited vertical movement between the floating rail and the tie is achieved by an elastic portion disposed in the lateral anchor lock recesses.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 15 wherein the recessed portions are lined with an insulating material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The anchor lock fastening assembly of claim 15 wherein the anchor lock comprises an anchor lock plate having a symmetrical configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | 1986-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-27 | 1990-06-28 | 1990-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-27 | 1994-06-28 | 1994-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |