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Components for rail fastening assembly

US8286891B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 4, 2007
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01B9/303
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A component for use in a rail fastening assembly, the assembly comprising a railway rail fastening clip having a first part for bearing on a railway rail and a railway rail clip anchoring device for retaining the railway rail clip, comprises a first portion adapted to receive a lateral load from the rail when located between a substantially upright face of the rail clip anchoring device and the side of the foot of an adjacent railway rail when the assembly is in use. The component further comprises a second portion for receiving a second bearing part of the railway rail clip. The first portion and the second portion of the component are spaced apart and interconnected by a connection portion.

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