Rail system
OwnerJonathan Middletoninventor
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Abstract
A rail system comprising an elongate ducting trough (22) located, for example, generally centrally along a swept path (20). The ducting trough (22) comprises a plurality of trough sections, each defining a pair of channels (24, 26) for housing electrical cables (not shown). The system further comprises a pair of rails (34) positioned, for example, on either side of the ducting trough (22) and running substantially parallel thereto. The rails (34) and the ducting trough (22) are substantially in the same plane and/or at substantially the same level.
Claims43
A rail system comprising an elongate ducting trough located along a swept path, said ducting trough being for housing electrical cables, the system further comprising at least one rail on which a train or tram runs, said rail being positioned alongside and generally parallel to said ducting trough.
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A method of providing a rail system, comprising the steps of providing an elongate ducting trough along a swept path, said ducting trough being for housing electrical cables, and providing at least one rail alongside and generally parallel to said ducting trough.
A rail system comprising a ducting trough or a support member and at least one rail;
- the rail being positioned along side the ducting trough or support member.
A trough or support section for use in constructing a rail system, said trough or support section having securing means and defining at least one channel for housing electrical and mechanical cables and equipment and being adapted to be positioned generally along side at least one rail.
A method of constructing a rail system, comprising the steps of providing an elongated ducting trough or support member substantially positioned along side at least one rail.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.