SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RAIL

摘要

An improved support apparatus is provided for power, ground and control signal rails in transportation systems which derive control signals or power, from collectors mounted on the vehicles. The support apparatus includes a rail support member and mounting member for each rail in which each rail is mounted on a rail mounting member fixed to a predetermined insertion slot in the rail support member by locking fastener tabs designed to wedge the rail mounting member into the cooperative insertion slot. This rail support member is fastened to the upper flange of the guide beam which directs the vehicle along the roadway and thus provides a predetermined position arrangement of power, ground and control signal rails in relation to the guide beam.