摘要 |
A rail clip (12) for securing a strip heater (14) to a rail (10) that resists removal when subjected to intense vibration, such as when rail cars are passing overhead. The rail clip (12) is configured with a U-shaped rail flange receiving area (22) wherein the opposite sides of this receiving area are configured with at least one tooth each for securing the rail therebetween, and a strip heater receiving area (24) for securing a strip heater (14) against the rail. For greater securement, multiple teeth (26,28) on each side of the U-shaped rail flange receiving area (22) would be employed and with at least one tooth on each side thereof being in alignment with the other. Furthermore, the surface on at least one side of the rail flange receiving area (22) would include multiple second teeth (36), both pointed and elongated. |