Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.

Abstract: A special trackwork assembly including a special trackwork body formed to support wheels of a train moving over a running surface portion of an exterior surface of the special trackwork body that generate traffic-related vibrations of the special trackwork body having one or more frequencies of interest. The special trackwork assembly also includes one or more tuned mass dampers secured to the special trackwork body and formed to vibrate, in response to the traffic-related vibrations of the special trackwork body, at the frequency of interest, to at least partially dampen the traffic-related vibrations of the special trackwork body.

Abstract: A toy vehicle track section connector has a main body with opposing planar first and second surfaces defined by a central portion, first and second outer portions, and first and second end portions joining the central, first and second portions together. Two smaller posts and a third larger post project from the first surface at positions along the longitudinal centerline and on opposite sides of the transverse centerline of the connector. A plurality of ribs project outwardly from the second surface along the first and second outer sections and first and second end portions and form a frame sized to be received in a channel provided on the bottom side of each track section. A hole and cutout are provided at each end of each track section to receive either smaller post and half the larger post, respectively.

Abstract: The invention is a guarded rail section for a movable bridge rail joint, the arrangement comprising: (a) a gage side guard plate having a gage side guard plate interior surface, (b) a field side guard plate having a field side guard plate interior surface, the gage side guard plate and field side guard plate defining a rail channel; and (c) a rail portion disposed in the rail channel, wherein the gage side guard plate interior surface defines an insert channel along its top portion, and there is provided a top portion insert removably attached into the insert channel.

Abstract: A connector for releasably coupling two track segments together, the connector having: a body portion having a perimeter defining a first portion and a second portion; a hook portion located within the perimeter and the second portion; and a protrusion extending from the first portion.

Abstract: A railroad rail includes a body defining a first section and a tapered second section with the body defining a head section, a web section depending from the head section, and a base section depending from the web section. The head section, the web section, and the base section define an end surface configured to mate with a corresponding end surface of a complementary railroad rail when joined together. The railroad rail is formed from a single bent railroad rail having only a single bend defined by the head section, web section, and base section of the body of the railroad rail.

Abstract: A rail support block assembly includes a resilient member and a molded block having a top, a bottom and peripheral wall. The block is adapted for fastening one or more rails on the top. The prefabricated resilient member has an outer tray and inner tray arranged within the outer tray, and includes a resilient intermediate structure between the trays. The block is molded. The block is fixed in the inner tray to extend under the bottom of the block and along a lower region of the peripheral wall. The resilient member may form a part of the block mold, so that a mold member combined with the resilient member delimit the mold for the block. The moldable material is introduced and adheres directly to the inner tray of the prefabricated resilient member.

Abstract: An expansion device for a rail suitable for guiding a wheel of a vehicle along a track, and a method for installing the expansion device. Specifically, the rail has a portion of track formed of a series of elements in the form of transverse track plates whose cross section is the same as that of the rail. The track plates are arranged in longitudinal succession along the portion with compressible modules inserted between them.

Abstract: The invention may be described as a rail bridge joint, associated guard plate assembly, and a bridge assembly incorporating same.

Abstract: In a method for producing different rail variants from an assembly set, and system having a vehicle which is movable on a rail part, the assembly set includes a rail profile part and two different reactive components, and the rail profile part includes an interface at which one of the different reactive components is optionally able to be connected.

Abstract: A signal bond plate system for electrically bonding onto a railroad rail comprising: first and second conductive plates, first and second wires; and first and second conductive washers; a boltlike attachment means attaching, in order, the first conductive plate, the first conductive washer, a web of the rail, the second conductive washer, and the second conductive plate; the conductive plates each having an inside surface proximal to the web of the rail and an outside surface distal to the web of the rail; each wire having a wire first end and a wire second end; each conductive plate having a conductive plate first end and a conductive plate second end; the first wire first end is attached to the first conductive plate near the first conductive plate first end at a first attachment point; the first wire second end attached to the rail; the second wire first end attached to the second conductive plate first end at a second attachment point; the second end of the second wire attached to the rail; the first cove

Abstract: A leveling joint between connected ends of two rails of different profiles is provided with a connector/juncture bar members which is configured to fit with and engage corresponding surfaces formed on the rails when the rails are connected together. The leveling joint so formed is one with increased strength, with ease and accuracy of alignment during assembly. The leveling joint is formed of several structural members, yet functions as and affords the strength and stability of a solid, unitary assembly.

Abstract: A rail joint bar for use in an insulated lap joint assembly includes a longitudinal extending body defining a plurality of holes therein for receiving fasteners. The body has a first end and a second end positioned at opposite ends of the body relative to a longitudinal direction of the body. The body is bent forming a first portion adjacent to the first end, a second portion adjacent to the second end and spaced from the first portion in the longitudinal direction, and an intermediate portion defined therebetween and positioned between the first and second ends. The first portion and the second portion are substantially parallel to each other and, and the intermediate portion of the body is configured to accommodate an increase in thickness of a web section at a point where two railroad rails are joined.

Abstract: A connection structure of first and second linear motor type transport devices each having a base part, and a rail part set on the top surface of the base part is provided, including: a notch concave part formed in the top surfaces of the base parts with both devices connected; a reference positioning part serving as a reference position of lower edges on one side in the width direction of the rail parts; a bottom surface support part disposed in the notch concave part, and set between the bottom surface of the notch concave part and the bottom surfaces of the rail parts; and a pressing member interposed between the wall part of the notch concave part and lower edges on the other side of the rail parts, and urging the lower edges on the other side of the rail parts toward the reference positioning part, thereby linearly fixing the first and second linear motor type transport devices to be connected.

Abstract: A rail joint includes a top section and a bottom section. The top section has an upper end and a lower end. The bottom section has an upper portion, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. The intermediate portion is positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. The lower end of the top section is secured to the bottom section via at least one of a fastener, a welded joint, and a tongue and groove joint.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a freight transportation system includes a track comprising a pair of rails and a linear motor reaction plate disposed between the rails and a transport vehicle having a universal intermodal container bay configured to accommodate a plurality of containers. The transport vehicle includes one or more suspension systems each having a plurality of steel wheels engaged with the rails. The freight transportation system further includes a linear induction propulsion system coupled to the transport vehicle and operable to work in conjunction with the linear motor reaction plate to move the transport vehicle, and a control system coupled to the linear induction propulsion system and operable to control the movement of the transport vehicle.

Abstract: An insulated rail joint assembly comprises a rail with a thick web section, held in place by joint bars and secured with electrically isolated fasteners. The joint bars have non-uniform cross-sections, being shaped with a thicker midsection area and thinner ends. Electrically non-conductive shear pins through the rail and the joint bars provide shear resistance and prevent glue bond failure. High strength cloth between the rail ends and between the rail and the joint bars strengthens the joint, as does an insulating rail clip resiliently fastened to an insulating tie plate, which itself may be supported on a cross tie of increased width.

Abstract: This liquid—liquid extractor essentially comprises: individual extractors (1), battery mounted, sliding or set along rails (2) and able to consist of separators of two liquid phases by centrifuging; intermediate parts (3) connecting the individual extractors (1) to allow the flows to cross them successively and to undergo increasingly improved separation of their species, or to proceed with overflows or withdrawals, these parts being simply set on the rails so as to be able to replaced easily; and a tightening system (6, 7) comprising either a stop means (6) at one end of the rails (2) and a push means (7) at the opposite end, or two push means (7) at each end, to tighten the battery and to ensure a sealed connection between the intermediate parts (3) and the individual extractors (1).

Abstract: A method of quickly and accurately inspecting the stitching accuracy at which regions of a lithographic pattern are stitched at boundaries. The numerous regions of the lithographic pattern are exposed or drawn, one at a time. Inspected regions are scanned with a charged-particle beam to detect secondary electrons. The obtained signal is stored as an inspected image in an image memory, together with positional data about the inspected regions. After completion of acceptance of image from all the inspected regions, the inspected image is compared with a separately prepared reference image by an image processing unit. Pattern elements in the inspected regions corresponding to the reference image are extracted. Deviations at field boundaries or the like can be detected from the relative positions of these pattern elements, if any.

Abstract: A miter rail system for spanning a railroad track joint includes a fixed rail and a lift rail formed from thick web rail stock. The joining ends of the fixed and lift rails are notched to interfit with each other along a predetermined longitudinal extent along the notches so that at least gage sides of the associated fixed and lift rails are in alignment with each other to provide a generally smooth and uninterrupted surface for rolling stock wheels. Preferentially, the inward facing edge of the notch is substantially entirely coextensive with a side of the thick web as a result of milling out, once the ends of the rails adapted to face each other have been bent.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are to overcome the insufficiency of the techniques of the rail junction of today, and to provide a seamless connecting, super speed, no shaking, stable rail, which offers a kind of less shaking, higher speed, and huge economic benefits for railroad transportation. Also the present invention provides a joint fishplate for this seamless steel rail.

Abstract: A fork and wedge-type rail connector that utilizes a fork-shaped primary element and a wedge-shaped secondary element to achieve an interlocking structure which is installed to connect rails on pre-stressed concrete railway ties, the utilization of which eliminates the noise and vibration produced due to the pressure of the rolling stock wheels on the intervals between rail sections and thereby features the practical values of environmental compliance and safety.

Abstract: A T-shaped electrically insulated member for securing to rails having electric current passing therethrough. The electrically insulated rail member includes a metallic core and an electrically insulating material encasing the metallic core. The electrically insulated rail member can be used as a gauge plate or a switch plate. Bushings are received by the electrically insulated rail member for receipt of fasteners secured to adjacent rail members. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the electrically insulated rail member.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible dolly and track system is movably supporting a tripod which retains a camera or the like thereon. Once the dolly and the track have been assembled, the dolly is positioned on top of the track. A tripod is positioned on the dolly, and thereby the dolly with the tripod will roll along the track in a horizontal plane with the camera thereon for filming a scene or taking photographs. The track comprises a pair of opposite longitudinal parallel rails arranged in a space apart relationship by three pivotable transverse bars. The pair of rails are comprised of a plurality of cylindrical tubes. The plurality of cylindrical tubes are held together with a unique BUNGEE cord type joining member in order to enable them to be very quickly and efficiently assembled and set into place and then disassembled for storage. The track can be folded for storage by withdrawing the ends of the plurality of cylindrical tubes from each other.

Abstract: The invention concerns a longitudinal transfer system made out of rail sections for guiding transport cars from one processing station to another, two adjacent rail sections being connected with one another mechanically and electrically. A connecting part and section strips are connected with one rail section incapable of sliding and with the other rail section with play but only so tightly that motion of the second rail section is possible, in particular as a result of expansion.

Abstract: Two mutually adjoining profile pieces (1a) of equal cross-section are connected by means of a coupling piece (16) which overlaps both of them and is situated in a coupling groove (15). The convexly arched floor of the latter is formed by the underside of a crossbar (5), the top side of which forms a running surface (6) for bearing rollers of running mechanisms. In the downward direction, the coupling groove (15) is limited by lateral holding strips (18a,b) exhibiting flat, inwardly inclined holding surfaces (19a,b), which point towards the floor of the said coupling groove and against which are pressed corresponding contact strips (20a,b) of the coupling piece (16), which coupling piece is braced against the holding strips (18a,b) of each of the profile pieces (1a), by means of, in each case, two tapping screws (17b) pressing against the floor of the coupling groove (15). At the bottom, the coupling groove (15) is adjoined by a guide groove (9) for receiving guide rollers.

Abstract: Apparataus for butt joining hanging conveyor supports having a C-shaped rail section in which conveying hangers can travel back and forth along the rail section. The supports each have a hollow section above the rail section and trolley wires running along at least one vertical side of the supports. Connecting parts are disposed between ends of adjacent supports, the hollow section having at least one profiled section in the shape of a square standing on a point. A square tube connects the ends and bridges the connecting parts and are inserted into the profiled sections at the ends of adjacent supports. Tie rods connect the ends of the adjacent supoorts. At least one L-shaped angle iron is disposed on each of the top sides of the ends of adjacent supports. The angle irons are connected to one another via at least one screw bolt and act, on both vertical sides of the ends of adjacent supports, on the tie rods which connect the ends together.

Abstract: A track jointer for use in connection with and for connecting together the ends of a track in a model track layout includes track sections for connecting the ends together, the jointer being located between the ends from a position substantially normal to the end, the track jointer and the track ends being connected together through the intermediaries of co-operating clips and plugs, the plugs being formed on or connected to the ends of the track jointer and the clips being carried on the track ends.

Abstract: An alignment system and method are described for aligning and supporting facing ends of two rails so that they can be secured together (e.g., by welding or bonding). The alignment system includes a pair of lift plates to support the ends of the rails. The lift plates are able to adjust the relative vertical positions of the ends of the rails to be joined and are also able to adjust the angular position or attitude of the rail ends. A pair of adjustable gauge members are separately attached at one end to the lift plate and at the opposite end to a rail member parallel to the rails to be joined. The gauge members are adjustable as to length so that the lateral position of the rails to be joined can be determined and controlled. After the ends of the two rails are properly aligned they can be joined together (e.g., by welding or bonding).

Abstract: A movable aisle storage system is provided having rail and panel connector units which perform the dual functions of forming the rails and interconnecting the deck panels of the system track and deck assembly. Each connector unit has a substantially cylindrical rail portion and a depending support portion having a pair of upwardly and outwardly extending flange sections which support and secure the sides of the deck panels. Levelling screws threadedly engaging the unit support portion are seated in a channel to facilitate system installation and prevent floor damage. Flexible seal strips are used between the rails and panels thereby reducing system maintenance and permitting access to the levelling screws after system installation. Rail sections are joined to form an extended track by a self-tightening rail section joiner having a pair of tapered head machine screws which threadedly engage holes in abutting rail sections. A joiner member overlies the rail section holes and has openings to receive the screws.

Abstract: A track splice having finger members fixed to the spaced ends of two track sections. The finger members include adjoining, contacting surfaces which are configured to positively align the finger members and wheel support surfaces of the finger members and associated track sections, while enabling the ends of the track sections to be adjustably spaced. The track splice further includes a clamping device for firmly clamping the finger members together, once the desired spacing between the track ends is selected.

Abstract: A rail track that reduces noise and vibration for particular use in rapid transit and subway lines. The track is formed of a conventional rail embedded in a pre-stressed concrete bed. Sections of such jacketed rails are joined together by means of flanges, one of which is welded to one side of each rail end, with the bolt holes in the flanges and the joined rails oriented at an angle to axes of the rails so as to transfer a tension load between each rail of a joint. The pre-stress tension wires of the concrete bed extend beyond the ends of each section and are individually joined by turnbuckles or other tension creating couplers. The bottom of each concrete bed section is mounted on a solid sheet of rubber or other elastomer.

Abstract: Adhesively bonded rail joint which is quick to assemble and easy to dismantle and reassemble. The face of each joint bar of the rail joint has a layer of thermoplastic adhesive which upon moderate heating adheres strongly under moderate pressure to conforming surfaces of the rail ends. Because the thermoplastic adhesive does not cure, the joint bars are easily separated from the rails by reheating the adhesive and can be reapplied or used as part of a new rail joint.