Bridge Joint Patents (Class 238/47)
  • Patent number: 6393644
    Abstract: A bridge joint for use with a railroad track having standard rail sections with flanges. The bridge joint includes a fixed point having a forward integral accepting portion with a point and flanges rearward of the accepting portion. The joint also has a moveable body having a forward interface portion adapted to be slidingly accepted in the accepting portion. The moveable body has a notch adapted to accept the point. Clamping lugs are positioned on the accepting portion and the interface portion. The fixed point and the moveable body are clamped to base plates and quick release fasteners are positioned to engage the flanges of the fixed point, moveable body, and a flange of each of the standard rail sections and secure all to the base plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Progress Rail Services Corp.
    Inventor: Brian F. Weaver