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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2006
Brian Weaver, Burlington, KY (US);
Robert C. Roberts, Jr., Talladega, AL (US);
Mark Sutcliffe, Fort Mitchell, KY (US);
Brian Weaver, Burlington, KY (US);
Robert C. Roberts, Jr., Talladega, AL (US);
Mark Sutcliffe, Fort Mitchell, KY (US);
Progress Rail Services Corp., Albertville, AL (US);
Abstract
A guide rail support assembly includes a brace and a guide rail positioned on the brace. A hook device having a base and two hooks extending from the base and around the brace and secures the guide rail to the brace. The brace has no apertures such that the hooks extend completely around the brace without penetrating any portion of the brace. Adjustment shims are positioned adjacent the brace and a spring clip is mounted adjacent the base and the adjustment shims for securing the hook device to the brace.