US3845457A
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Cable holding spring clamp
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1973-11-01
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A spring clamp for longitudinally securing a cable comprises a housing with a rotatable cammed spring clamp disposed therein at a position adjacent a cable to be secured. Rotation of the spring clamp compresses the cable within the housing to thereby provide the clamping force. A tongue portion on the clamp is provided such that upon complete rotation it seats in a corresponding groove in the housing to lock the clamp on the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 W Reimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/585; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936; Y10T24/394
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A cable holding spring clamp comprising a housing having a cable receiving aperture disposed therein; an integrally formed cam and spring clamp element, said spring clamp extending spirally outward from said cam; means for mounting said cam and spring clamp element transversely within said cable receiving aperture such that it is rotatable about a longitudinal axis; means for rotating said cam and spring clamp element within said cable receiving aperture to thereby compress said spring clamp against said cable with a preselected force; and means for locking said cam and spring clamp element in rotation to thereby lock said cable between said spring clamp and said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A cable holding spring clamp comprising a housing having a cable receiving aperture disposed therein; an integrally formed cam and spring clamp element, said spring clamp extending spirally outward from said cam; means for mounting said cam and spring clamp element transversely within said cable receiving aperture such that it is rotatable about a longitudinal axis; means for rotating said cam and spring clamp element within said cable receiving aperture to thereby compress said spring clamp against said cable with a preselected force; and means for locking said cam and spring clamp element in rotation to thereby lock said cable between said spring clamp and said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clamp as recited in claim 1 wherein said housing is formed of an electrically conductive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A clamp as recited in claim 1 wherein said spring clamp is provided at the cable engaging surface theReof with a plurality of longitudinal ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A clamp as recited in claim 1 wherein said cam and spring clamp mounting means comprises first and second round mounting apertures disposed through said housing at opposed sides of said cable receiving aperture and adapted to receive and retain said cam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A clamp as recited in claim 4 wherein said locking means comprises a longitudinal tongue integrally formed on a portion of the surface of said cam, and a groove of complementary configuration in the periphery of each said mounting aperture and adapted to receive said tongue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A clamp as recited in claim 5 wherein the leading edges of said tongue and said groove are tapered such that rotation of said cam beyond that to engage said tongue in said groove operates to release the compression of said spring clamp against said cable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |