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Raceway clamp
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1981-05-28
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Granted: 1983-07-26
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Expires: 2001-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A three-part raceway clamp which includes a U-shaped element with a vertical saw-tooth leg at each end of the base for mounting the second section which contains the configured sections to support and separate the tubes or wires, and further including a third section having a cushion for application of pressure to the articles to be clamped.
Inventors
- 👤 Odo S. Bormke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 05:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/223; F16L3/227; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/30; H02G3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
A raceway clamp assembly comprising: a three-part clamp for retaining an array of wire bundles a predetermined distance spaced individually one from another, said three-part clamp including a U-shaped base member having serrated side arms for retaining in snap fit relationship an intermediate wire bundle supporting element, and a cushioned third element in pressure fit relationship with said intermediate wire bundle supporting element within said raceway clamp assembly; said third element having an aperture, said aperture having an inner facing surface portion with complementary serration for interlocking with said serrated side arms; said U-shaped base member having a bottom portion, and said bottom portion including a plurality of mounting holes for securing said raceway clamp assembly to aircraft structure; said serrated side arms being resiliently movable towward and away from each other, said serrated side arms being substantially parallel, and said serrated side arms having exterior surface serrations facing downward toward said bottom portion; said intermediate wire bundle supporting element having an aperture, said aperture having an inner facing surface portion with complementary serration for interlocking with said serrated side arms; and each of said apertures of said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element having associated respectively therewith a finger tab for releasing respectively said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element, thereby permitting adjustment respectively of said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element along the length of said serrated side arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
240 words
A raceway clamp assembly comprising: a three-part clamp for retaining an array of wire bundles a predetermined distance spaced individually one from another, said three-part clamp including a U-shaped base member having serrated side arms for retaining in snap fit relationship an intermediate wire bundle supporting element, and a cushioned third element in pressure fit relationship with said intermediate wire bundle supporting element within said raceway clamp assembly; said third element having an aperture, said aperture having an inner facing surface portion with complementary serration for interlocking with said serrated side arms; said U-shaped base member having a bottom portion, and said bottom portion including a plurality of mounting holes for securing said raceway clamp assembly to aircraft structure; said serrated side arms being resiliently movable towward and away from each other, said serrated side arms being substantially parallel, and said serrated side arms having exterior surface serrations facing downward toward said bottom portion; said intermediate wire bundle supporting element having an aperture, said aperture having an inner facing surface portion with complementary serration for interlocking with said serrated side arms; and each of said apertures of said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element having associated respectively therewith a finger tab for releasing respectively said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element, thereby permitting adjustment respectively of said third element and said intermediate wire bundle supporting element along the length of said serrated side arms.
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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) | 1986-07-25 | 1987-01-24 | 1987-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-25 | 1991-01-24 | 1991-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-25 | 1995-01-24 | 1995-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |