WILLIAM D MUNCH
Engineers in Harrisburg, PA

License number
Pennsylvania PE039722R
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Professional information

William Munch Photo 1

Switch Point Guard Rail

US Patent:
5115970, May 26, 1992
Filed:
Sep 14, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/583776
Inventors:
Paul P. Rice - Harrisburg PA
William D. Munch - Harrisburg PA
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
E01B 500
US Classification:
238 17
Abstract:
An adjustable switch point guard rail assembly for use adjacent the switch point of a railway switch. The adjustable guard rail assembly is comprised of a plurality of support chairs and an adjustable guard rail. The adjustable guard rail includes a surface for engaging and laterally urging the wheels of rolling stock in a direction toward the centerline of the trackwork. Also disclosed is an apparatus for laterally adjusting and fastening the wheel engaging surface of the adjustable guard rail to a variety of positions toward or away from the switch point within a given range of lateral movement.


William Munch Photo 2

Switch Point Guard Rail

US Patent:
5169064, Dec 8, 1992
Filed:
Apr 9, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/866379
Inventors:
Paul P. Rice - Harrisburg PA
William D. Munch - Harrisburg PA
Assignee:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation - Bethlehem PA
International Classification:
E01B 500
US Classification:
238 20
Abstract:
An adjustable switch point guard rail assembly for use adjacent the switch point of a railway switch. The adjustable guard rail assembly is comprised of a plurality of support chairs and an adjustable guard rail. The sdjustable guard rail includes a surface for engaging and laterally urging the wheels of rolling stock in a direction toward the centerline of the trackwork. Also disclosed is an apparatus for laterally adjusting and fastening the wheel engaging surface of the adjustable guard rail to a variety of positions toward or away from the switch point within a given range of lateral movement.