US4944475A
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Electric wire bundler
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1989-09-20
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Granted: 1990-07-31
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Expires: 2009-09-20
Abstract
Abstract An electric wire bundler is disclosed in which an anchor is provided on a bottom of an electric wire rest, and a boss is provided on a top of the rest so that an end face of the boss is located at a distance from an axis of the anchor. A flexible band extends from the boss and has a plurality of engaging portions at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the band. The boss has an insertion hole, into which the band is inserted from the end face. The boss is provided with an engaging means, which is engaged with one of the engaging portions of the band inserted into the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Ono
- 👤 Ichiro Kudo
- 👤 Toshio Okazaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/23; F16L3/233; F16L3/2332; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
An electric wire bundler for fixing at least one electric wire to a base support, comprising: an electric wire rest on which said electric wire is to be supported; an anchor for engaging with a portion of said base support, said anchor being disposed on a side of said wire rest and extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, said anchor having a longitudinal axis extending therealong which is substantially aligned with said electric wire rest; a boss provided on another side of said electric wire rest, said boss having an insertion hole disposed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said anchor, an engaging arm with a projection thereon provided in said insertion hole and a first end wall facing said longitudinal axis of said anchor, said first end wall being displaced from said longitudinal axis of said anchor by a predetermined distance, and wherein said engaging arm extends downwardly from said first end wall and curves around into said insertion hole; and a flexible band extending from a top surface of said boss along said first end wall thereof parallel to said longitudinal axis of said anchor and having a plurality of engaging portions at intervals in a longitudinal direction thereof, said flexible band being insertable into said insertion hole of said boss such that one of said engaging portions engages said projection on said engaging arm of said boss so as to secure said at least one electric wire to said bundler, wherein the center of said at least one electric wire is substantially aligned with said longitudinal axis of said anchor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
An electric wire bundler for fixing at least one electric wire to a base support, comprising: an electric wire rest on which said electric wire is to be supported; an anchor for engaging with a portion of said base support, said anchor being disposed on a side of said wire rest and extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, said anchor having a longitudinal axis extending therealong which is substantially aligned with said electric wire rest; a boss provided on another side of said electric wire rest, said boss having an insertion hole disposed perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said anchor, an engaging arm with a projection thereon provided in said insertion hole and a first end wall facing said longitudinal axis of said anchor, said first end wall being displaced from said longitudinal axis of said anchor by a predetermined distance, and wherein said engaging arm extends downwardly from said first end wall and curves around into said insertion hole; and a flexible band extending from a top surface of said boss along said first end wall thereof parallel to said longitudinal axis of said anchor and having a plurality of engaging portions at intervals in a longitudinal direction thereof, said flexible band being insertable into said insertion hole of said boss such that one of said engaging portions engages said projection on said engaging arm of said boss so as to secure said at least one electric wire to said bundler, wherein the center of said at least one electric wire is substantially aligned with said longitudinal axis of said anchor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bundler according to claim 1, wherein said electric wire rest has a pair of parallel curbs to define therebetween a guide groove for said flexible band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bundler according to claim 2, wherein each of said curbs has a height that is gradually increased toward said first end wall of said boss such that curved surfaces are formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bundler according to claim 2, wherein the one of said engaging portions engages said projection on said engaging arm at a position which is lower in height than all points on curved surfaces of said parallel curbs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The bundler according to claim 4, wherein said flexible band and the curved surfaces of said parallel curbs form a circle when a plurality of electric wires are bundled therein, such that said flexible band and said parallel curbs tightly and securely circumscribe said plurality of electric wires.
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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) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-01-29 | 1994-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-30 | 1998-01-29 | 1998-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-30 | 2002-01-29 | 2002-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |