Track joining system

Details Track joining system Track joining system

1989-01-26

1990-02-06

Focarino, Margaret A.

Railways: surface track

Portable track

Simulated roadbeds

403329, E01B 2300

Patent

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048983268

ABSTRACT:
The instant invention includes a track joining element which is operable to join two sections of track and to provide lateral and longitudinal positioning of the track sections relative one another. The joining elements include a tongue and a slot formed on each element. The tongue and slot have a common side which forms a linear guide path for engaging a like joining element on another section of track. The tongue is constructed and arranged to be clearance receivable in the slot on a second joining element. Interlocking means are provided to maintain the two elements in an engaged condition. In the preferred embodiment, interlocking means includes a leafspring mounted on the linear guide path. The spring has a free end which protrudes into the slot and engages a notch formed on the tongue of another joining element.

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Marklin Publication No. 68 650 AN 0782 ju, West Germany.

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