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US 8,480,008 B1Granted
Rail controller mounting apparatus
OwnerJim Arnoldinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for supporting a switch controller to a rail tie utilizing a frame. The frame extends along the rail tie and includes a platform which is spaced from one rail and cantilevered relative to the tie. A mount positions the switch controller to the platform and a clamp connects the frame relative to the rail tie to permit the proper positioning of the platform relative to the one rail.
Claims12
An apparatus for supporting a switch circuit controller to a rail tie supporting at least one rail
- comprising:
- a. a frame, said frame extending along the rail tie beneath the one rail;
- b. a platform connected to said frame, said platform being spaced from said one rail;
- c. a mount positioning the switch controller to said platform;
- d. a clamp, said clamp including a first jaw fixed to said frame a second jaw, and an adjustable connector for holding said first jaw to said second jaw and adjustable connector to said second jaw, said first and second jaws each further including contacts for slidingly engaging the one rail and permitting positioning of said platform relative to the one rail.
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