Rail lubrication apparatus

A wiping bar for a rail lubricating apparatus of the type used with a rail having a base with outwardly extending flanges, a head, and a web connecting the base and the head, said wiping bar comprising:

• a manifold body having a plurality of channels formed therein;
• a manifold port plate having an opening coinciding with said common beginning point of each of said channels and a plurality of apertures, each coinciding with one of said unique end points;
• first means for connecting said manifold port plate to said manifold body so as to cover said channels;
• a front blade having an opening coinciding with said opening of said manifold port plate and a plurality of apertures coinciding with said apertures of said manifold port plate;
• a distribution blade having an opening coinciding with said opening of said front blade and a plurality of channels, one channel coinciding with each of said apertures of said front blade, said channels extending upwardly to a top edge of said distribution blade whereby a path for a lubricant is provided through said channels of said manifold body, said apertures in said manifold port plate, said apertures in said front blade, and said channels of said distribution blade;
• a back bar;
• second means for connecting said front blade, said distribution blade, and said back bar, respectively, to said manifold port plate;
• a lubricant inlet port extending through said openings in said distribution blade, said front blade, and said manifold port plate, said inlet port being connected to said manifold body so as to provide the lubricant to said common beginning point of said channels in said manifold body;
• means connected to said manifold body for positioning said distribution blade with respect to a railhead;
• and
• a bearing surface connected to said manifold body for cooperating with a clamp means to maintain the wiping bar in position.