RAIL BUTT JOINT Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: permanent way; rail fasteners. SUBSTANCE: device has rails 4, 5 to be connected with holes made in rail webs, fishplates 3 made coaxially with indicated holes and rigidly secured on at least one of rails to be connected, and intermediate member to provide smooth rolling of wheel from one rail to the other. Intermediate member is made in form of roller 1 whose pin is fitted in holes of fishplates. EFFECT: enhanced reliability and operating conditions. 2 cl, 2 dwg