Title:
KEYWAY TIE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/139765
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
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.
Inventors:
MATTSON STEVEN (US)
LESHER SCOTT (US)
LESHER SCOTT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2018/066827
Publication Date:
September 06, 2019
Filing Date:
December 20, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
VOESTALPINE NORTRAK INC (US)
VOESTALPINE VAE GMBH (AU)
VOESTALPINE VAE GMBH (AU)
International Classes:
E01B3/28; E01B9/02; E01B9/38; E01B9/40
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
JONES, Darren, J. (US)
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