Tie preplating method and apparatus

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1977-08-04

1979-12-18

Crane, Daniel C.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

29430, 29464, 29791, 29795, 29798, 104 16, 104 17R, 271250, B23P 1904, E01B 2932

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041786718

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus of preplating ties including traversely aligning ties on a path, conveying along the path ties relative to a pair of plate guides, positioning a pair of plates on each tie adjacent the guides, attaching the plates to the tie by partially driving fasteners, continue aligning the plates relative to each other by conveying the tie relative to the guides and securing the plates to the tie during alignment by completing the driving of the fasteners. A tie guide is provided having a fixed guide parallel to the path and a biased pivotal guide extending at an angle to the fixed tie guide.

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patent: 3701320 (1972-10-01), Fearon et al.
patent: 3763547 (1973-10-01), Blakeslee

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