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Holders for cables and conduits
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1979-04-19
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A holder for cables or conduits comprises a base of resilient plastics material having one or more clips formed integrally on one surface, each clip having two jaws for receiving a cable or conduit, and a supporting bracket to which the carrier is attached by a bolt or other fastener through a central aperture. The carrier is deformed when the fastener is tightened so that the jaws of the clips grasp the cable or conduit more tightly. The carrier is also removably mounted on the bracket by two mounting lugs positioned towards the end of the base. The lugs allow the carrier to be initially loosely mounted on the bracket so that the relative positions of the cables or conduits can be adjusted prior to final tightening of the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazimierz F. Kornat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:33
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/26; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; F16L3/13; F16L3/22; F16L3/223
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A holder for cables or conduits comprising a base or carrier of resilient plastics material having at least one clip formed integrally therewith on one surface thereof, said at least one clip having two jaws for receiving a cable or conduit, and an aperture in the central region of said base for receiving a connector, said carrier being resiliently deformable by movement of said central region relative to the ends to close the jaws of said at least one clip, characterized in that: said carrier is removably mounted on a supporting bracket by means of mounting lugs provided towards each end of said base, said mounting lugs engaging the ends of said supporting bracket when said carrier is in an arcuate substantially undeformed position, with the jaws of said at least one clip open thus holding said carrier steady to facilitate insertion of the cable or conduit into said at least one clip, and in that: said supporting bracket is adapted to be mounted on a supporting wall or panel and to engage with a connector in said aperture in said carrier, whereby the central region of said carrier may be drawn towards said bracket, thereby providing a coupling between said carrier and said supporting bracket when said carrier is in a deformed position with the jaws of said at least one clip closed and securing the cable or conduit in said at least one clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A holder for cables or conduits comprising a base or carrier of resilient plastics material having at least one clip formed integrally therewith on one surface thereof, said at least one clip having two jaws for receiving a cable or conduit, and an aperture in the central region of said base for receiving a connector, said carrier being resiliently deformable by movement of said central region relative to the ends to close the jaws of said at least one clip, characterized in that: said carrier is removably mounted on a supporting bracket by means of mounting lugs provided towards each end of said base, said mounting lugs engaging the ends of said supporting bracket when said carrier is in an arcuate substantially undeformed position, with the jaws of said at least one clip open thus holding said carrier steady to facilitate insertion of the cable or conduit into said at least one clip, and in that: said supporting bracket is adapted to be mounted on a supporting wall or panel and to engage with a connector in said aperture in said carrier, whereby the central region of said carrier may be drawn towards said bracket, thereby providing a coupling between said carrier and said supporting bracket when said carrier is in a deformed position with the jaws of said at least one clip closed and securing the cable or conduit in said at least one clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said base is an arcuate strip and said at least one clip is mounted on the convex surface of said base and is arranged to carry a cable or conduit parallel to the axis of curvature of said strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A holder according to claim 2 wherein said at least one clip includes at least one jaw having a first wall portion which is arcuate, and a second wall portion extending tangentially therefrom, said second wall portion being movable into conformity with a cable or conduit upon deformation of the carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A holder according to claim 3 wherein the opposite and facing jaws of two adjacent clips on said carrier define an aperture which overlies the adjacent jaws of the clips and is of a width less than the combined widths of the jaws of the two clips so that the possibility of conduits in each of said adjacent clips becoming detached from said adjacent clips simultaneously is reduced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
186 words
A holder for cables and conduits according to claim 3 wherein said carrier includes a curved rectangular portion on the convex surface of which are integrally molded, open ended clips for receiving cables or conduits; said clips being aligned parallel to each other and parallel to the axis of curvature of said rectangular portion; each of said clips comprising two jaws each adapted to engage opposite sides of a cylindrical cable or conduit; each of said jaws including an arcuate wall portion extending through about 120°, a tangentially extending wall portion, and an outwardly flared lip; two lips of each of said clips forming a flared entrance to said clip to facilitate insertion of the cable or conduit into said clip; said carrier further including mounting lugs projecting from the ends of said carrier toward said supporting bracket, each lug including an inwardly projecting carrier lip; said supporting bracket including an under surface for receiving said carrier lip to retain said carrier on said bracket; said carrier lips further including bevelled surfaces so that pressing said carrier onto said bracket causes said lugs to deflect outwardly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |