Title of Invention

A DEVICE FOR ALIGNING AND CLAMPING A FLANGE UPON A SUPPORTING SURFACE

Abstract A rail clamping device is provided for aligning and clamping the flange of a rail to a support surface. A slotted clip is fitted over an anchor bolt or other suitable. Connector, a plate cam washer having and eccentric hole is placed upon the clip, and a nut threaded upon the bolt to secure the clip has a and washer to the rail flange. The clip has a slotted base portion which slid ably engages the support surface in a loose condition and bears upon the support surface in a clamped condition. An abutment portion extends from the base perpendicular to the support surface to engage the outer face of the rail flange. A cantilevers portion extends forwardly from the abutment portion and has a bottom surface to which a synthetic rubber strip is bonded to engage the upper I surface of the flange to clamp the flange to the supporting surface. The cam washer slid ably engages the top surface of the base portion in a loose condition. The Cam washer has an outer flank for engaging a rearward face of the abutment portion.
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Patent Number 180588
Indian Patent Application Number 268/MAS/1992
PG Journal Number 30/2009
Publication Date 24-Jul-2009
Grant Date 21-Jan-1999
Date of Filing 07-May-1992
Name of Patentee M/S. G H INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Applicant Address POST BOX 219, GRAND CAYMAN B.W.I CANADA,
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 DAVID GREENHOW 1 SANDRINGHAM AVENUE, HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA L9C 2H3,
PCT International Classification Number E01B 9/00
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA