ТЕПЛОИЗОЛИРОВАННАЯ ОПОРА ТРУБЫ

Изобретение относится к теплоизолированной опоре трубы для трубопровода, содержащей согласованную с поперечным сечением трубопровода сквозную приемную полость (2) для участка трубы, окружающий приемную полость (2) теплоизолирующий слой (3) из жесткого изолирующего материала, наружную защитную облицовку (4), расположенный между теплоизолирующим слоем (3) и наружной защитной облицовкой (4) паровой барьер (5), две выполненные в форме части окружности оболочки (6, 7) опоры, которые соединены друг с другом при помощи стяжных винтов (8), а также осевую фиксацию элементов опоры по отношению к оболочкам (6, 7) опоры. Оболочки (6, 7) опоры на обоих концах опоры выполнены в осевом направлении короче, чем остальные элементы опоры, при этом остается свободный участок (14) опоры. В областях, расположенных по обеим сторонам свободных участков (14) опоры, предусмотрены упорные элементы (15), которые непосредственно прилегают к торцевым концам оболочек (6, 7) опоры. Упорные элементы (15) зафиксированы ...

КАБЕЛЬНЫЙ ХОМУТ

Изобретение относится к области энергетики и используется в качестве опоры для обеспечения пространственного положения кабелей. Кабельный хомут содержит две взаимозаменяемые половины, каждая из которых включает в себя внешнюю сторону, внутреннюю сторону, содержащую участок приема кабеля, участок петли, расположенный под участком приема кабеля, и участок подвеса, расположенный над участком приема кабеля. Участок подвеса предназначен для приема присоединенного поддерживающего элемента. Две половины хомута, объединяясь, создают единый корпус кабельного хомута, имеющий кабельный канал, образованный двумя участками приема кабеля, и петлю, включающую в себя два участка. Натяжное устройство расположено над кабельным каналом и предназначено для соединения двух половин хомута около петли для зажимания соединенного кабеля внутри кабельного канала, расширяет арсенал технических средств. 7 н. и 34 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

ОПОРА НАДЗЕМНОГО МАГИСТРАЛЬНОГО ТРУБОПРОВОДА

Изобретение относится к строительству и эксплуатации магистральных трубопроводов, в частности к опорам для трубопроводов в условиях, осложненных сезонно-вспучиваемыми грунтами. Опора надземного магистрального трубопровода позволяет уменьшить напряженно-деформированное состояние трубопровода за счет демпферной системы, значительно компенсировать дрейф опорной плиты за счет острой кромки. Предложена опора трубопровода, включающая пружины 10, 11, закрепленные на основаниях опоры, ложемент 2 которой установлен на столе-ростверке 5, где пружины 10, 11 соединяют стол-ростверк 5 и упираются на опорную плиту 6. Сверху к ложементу 2 закреплены с возможностью съема не менее двух полухомутов 3, которые выполнены в форме плоских полуколец. Демпфер 8 состоит из внешней пружины 10, выполненной в форме цилиндра, и внутренней пружины 11 в форме конуса. Нижняя часть опорной плиты 6 выполнена в форме острой кромки, при этом в ней выполнены отверстия, куда установлены винтовые сваи 9, которые проходят сквозь ...

Струбцина для демонтажа крана Ду50

Полезная модель относится к ручному инструменту в области механизации сборочных процессов и может быть использована для частичного, полного демонтажа и обратного монтажа трубопроводной арматуры (кранов Ду50) свечных трубопроводов, например, аппаратов воздушного охлаждения газа или пылеуловителей. Технический результат от использования предлагаемой полезной модели заключается в упрощении демонтажа крана Ду50. Указанный технический результат от использования полезной модели достигается тем, что струбцина для демонтажа крана Ду50 состоит из четырех скоб, каждая из которых изготовлена из двух прямоугольных пластин с вваренным между ними вертикально расположенным наружу сегментом трубы и имеет вырез под фланец с внутренней стороны, при этом на внутренней поверхности задних скоб с каждой стороны сегмента трубы вварено по две втулки с болтами и пресс-шайбами, передние скобы имеют сквозные отверстия с резьбой, расположенные соответственно болтам задних скоб и петли с одной стороны, соединяющие ...

ОПОРА НЕПОДВИЖНАЯ ДЛЯ ТРУБОПРОВОДОВ ОТОПЛЕНИЯ И ВОДОСНАБЖЕНИЯ

Полезная модель относится к строительству, а именно к монтажу систем холодного и горячего водоснабжения или отопления зданий, в частности при проведении трубопроводов сквозь междуэтажные перекрытия, стен и другие конструкции зданий. Опора неподвижная для трубопроводов отопления и водоснабжения, устанавливаемая в отверстии конструкции здания и состоящая из трубы (1), проходящей через отверстие конструкции здания (2) и соединенной с опорными пластинами (4), опирающимися на конструкцию здания, при этом между опорными поверхностями опорных пластин (4) и поверхностью конструкции здания установлены прокладки (3) из диэлектрических материалов, а соединение опорных пластин с трубой произведено сваркой, концы трубы соединены с трубопроводом, при этом опорная пластина выполнена, по меньшей мере, из двух элементов с разъемом, проходящим через центр отверстия под трубу (1), выполненного эксцентричным, а также с отверстиями для дополнительной фиксации опорных пластин (4) с конструкцией здания (2), а ...

Опора трубопроводаОпора трубопровода

РАСТЯГИВАЕМЫЙ И СЖИМАЕМЫЙ ШЛАНГ

... 1. Водяной шланг, включающий гибкую удлиненную наружную трубку, имеющую первый конец и второй конец, внутренняя часть которой является главным образом полой, указанная наружная трубка выполнена из неупругого материала; гибкую эластичную удлиненную внутреннюю трубку, имеющую первый конец и второй конец, внутренняя часть которой является главным образом полой, указанная внутренняя трубка выполнена из упругого материала; первую соединительную муфту, соединенную с указанным первым концом указанных внутренней и наружной трубок; вторую соединительную муфту, соединенную с указанным вторым концом указанных внутренней и наружной трубок; указанная первая соединительная муфта выполнена с возможностью соединения указанного шланга с источником воды под давлением, указанная вторая соединительная муфта выполнена с возможностью соединения указанного шланга с ограничителем потока воды, при этом указанный ограничитель потока воды включает в себя распылительный наконечник и внутренний клапан, указанная удлиненная ...

ОПОРА НАДЗЕМНОГО ТРУБОПРОВОДА

... 1. Опора надземного трубопровода, содержащая выполненные из криогенной стали полый корпус, хомут со стягивающими крепёжными элементами и выполненный из криогенностойкого, фрикционного материала промежуточный элемент между трубопроводом и хомутом, отличающаяся тем, что в неё дополнительно введены полый корпус из криогенного материала и вставка из криогенностойкого, теплоизолирующего и малодеформируемого материала, размещённая между основанием основного полого корпуса и поверхностью введённого полого корпуса и жёстко связанная с ними.2. Опора по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что вставка выполнена, например, из прессовочного материала АГ-4.

РАЗЪЕМНЫЙ КОРПУС ДЛЯ СОФИТНОЙ ЛАМПЫ ИЗ СВЕТОТЕХНИЧЕСКОГО СТЕКЛА

Изобретение относится к разъемному корпусу, предназначенному для размещения и защиты софитной лампы, наполненной инертным газом. Разъемный корпус для размещения и защиты неоновой софитной лампы включает в себя опорную секцию, центральную секцию и прозрачную секцию светопропускающей крышки. Каждая из секций имеет стенки, образующие продольный канал с открытыми сторонами, опорную плиту, установленную в центральной секции, удлиненную софитную лампу, установленную на опорной плите и закрепленную в скобах. Опорная и центральные секции, а также секция светопропускающей крышки изготавливаются из упругодеформируемого материала, такого как пластик, и соединяются друг с другом путем защелкивания, обеспечивая перекрытие открытых сторон продольных каналов. Торцевые крышки закрывают торцы светопропускающей крышки и центральных каналов, обеспечивая защиту софитной лампы, электрического трансформатора и проводки от воздействия атмосферных осадков. Разъемный корпус может изготавливаться различной длины ...

УСТРОЙСТВО УСИЛЕНИЯ ТРУБОПРОВОДНОГО ПЕРЕХОДА

Изобретение предназначено для строительства трубопроводов и может быть использовано при усилении трубопроводов в местах переходов через естественные или искусственные препятствия, а также при увеличении длины перекрываемого пролета. Устройство включает опорные элементы в виде фундаментов, расположенные на берегах препятствия за пределами призмы обрушения грунта, балки, усиленные вертикальными фермами и которые размещены на фундаментах, при этом консольные свесы посредством тяг и поперечин соединены соответственно с береговыми и надземными участками трубопровода. Изобретение позволяет повысить эксплуатационные качества перехода при одновременном снижении трудоемкости работ и обеспечении безопасности их проведения. 2 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ НЕПОДВИЖНОЙ ОПОРЫ ТРУБОПРОВОДА

... 1. Конструкция неподвижной опоры трубопровода, имеющая опорную поверхность со съемной крышкой, отличающаяся тем, что опорная поверхность в форме станины и съемная крышка соединены в вертикальном направлении болтами, в горизонтальном - гребенчатым соединением, а на вертикальных гранях станины выполнены фланцы, в которые уперты фланцы, приваренные к трубопроводу. 2. Конструкция неподвижной опоры трубопровода по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что на расстоянии в 2-3 диаметра трубопровода от станины расположен хомут, который состоит из стального полуцилиндра, соединенного болтами с основанием, и воспринимает направленную вертикально вверх нагрузку от трубопровода. 3. Конструкция неподвижной опоры трубопровода по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что для создания осевого предварительного напряжения, а также для фиксации положения трубопровода между фланцами неподвижной опоры и трубопровода расположены упоры.

Хомут для крепления труб

... 1. Хомут для крепления труб с обжимным кольцом, которое охватывает вложенную в хомут трубу, причем обжимное кольцо имеет две поворотные соединенные друг с другом зажимные скобы, с выступающими наружу зажимными фланцами, проходящим через них зажимным болтом, причем один из двух зажимных фланцев, расположенный на стороне головки зажимного болта, имеет открытую на радиально наружном конце прорезь, и отражатель для закрывания открытого хомута, а второй зажимной фланец имеет сквозное отверстие, через которое проходит резьбовой конец стержня зажимного болта, позволяющее поворот зажимного болта из прорези и обратно в прорезь, с резьбовым элементом, имеющим возможность поворота, имеющим отогнутый выступ, который прилегает к наружной стороне эластичной прокладки с С-образными боковыми кромками, отличающийся тем, что зажимная скоба 2 согнута по отверстию 16 для поворотного соединения так, что грань 20 этого отверстия, ограничивающая поворот зажимной скобы 1, образует в замкнутом состоянии зазор 18 ...

ОПОРА ТРУБОПРОВОДА

Изобретение относится к строительству и машиностроению и позволяет расширить эксплуатационные возможности опоры с шарнирными связями элементов путем обеспечения фиксации ее шарнирных связей в отрегулированном положении трубопровода. При необходимости дать трубопроводу линейное смещение его сдвигают, преодолевая сопротивление упругого пальца 10. Для изменения его высотного положения и поворота в плоскости хомута 3 ослабляют гайки 11 и 12 и вывинчивают винты. Для изменения поперечного положения трубопровода освобождают те же гайки 11 и 12 и смещают цапфы 4 вдоль подкладок 14. Для поворота трубопровода в плане освобождают болты 8 и поворачивают основание 2 в пределах длины дугообразных отверстий 9 нижнего его кронштейна 6. 1 з. п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ХОМУТ ПРЕДОХРАНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ

Хомут предохранительный, например для ограничения хода штока силового цилиндра, содержащий корпус П-образной формы с отверстием под штырь замка, отличающийся тем, что, с целью предупреждения точечного контакта замка с поверхностью штока цилиндра и обеспечения установки хомута в местах с ограниченными подходами, в нем замок выполнен в виде сухаря, у которого соприкасающаяся со штоком цилиндра поверхность снабжена слоем эластичного материала, а боковые поверхности на одном конце снабжены выступами, взаимодействующими с фасонными прорезями, выполненными на боковых стенках корпуса, а на другом конце сухаря выполнено сквозное отверстие, совмещенное с отверстием в корпусе под штырь замка.

Опора для крепления трубопроводов

Устройство для фиксации параллельных труб

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ПАРАЛЛЕЛЬНЫХ ТРУБ, включающее пару взаимно сводимых планок с гнездами под трубы и размещенный между ними .механизм сведения, установленный на ося.х планок, отличающееся тем, что, с целью повыщення надежности фиксации каждой трубы, одна из планок выполнена в виде обхватывающей обе трубы втулки с фигурным отверстием удлиненного профиля и с боковой сквозной прорезью на одной из длинных сторон и снабжена в средней части консолью со стороны прорези, а другая планка помещена в эту прорезь, при этом оси механизма сведения планок укреплены на консоли первой планки и в средней части второй планки. i ...

Rohrschelle

Rohrschelle mit Duebel

TUBE HANGER

HALTERUNGSELEMENT UND HALTERUNG FÜR STARRE LEITUNGEN IN EINEM FAHRZEUG

KABELFÜHRUNG

Befestigungsschelle fuer zylindrische Kabelendverschluesse

Schlauchschelle.

ANSCHLUSSKLEMME.

Schelle für ein zylindrisches Element, insbesondere ein elektrisches Kabel, ein Rohr oder einen Schlauch

Fluid line or cable holder, for automobile, has projections around fluid line or cable cooperating with gaps between projections of holder for fixing relative angular position

The holder (12) has the fluid line or cable (1) held between 2 relatively hinged arms (13,14) fitting around its outside, with projections (9) of the fluid line or cable fitting into gaps between spaced projections (17) of the holder, or vice versa, for fixing the angular position of the fluid line or cable relative to the holder. The hinged arms are provided as half shells held closed by a closure (15) on the opposite side to the hinge (16).

Geraet fuer das Zusammensetzen von Drahtkabelbuendeln oder -baeumen

Rohrschelle

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Rohrschelle (1). Um die Rohrschelle (1) provisorisch ohne Werkzeug schließen zu können, schlägt die Erfindung vor, ein nach außen stehendes Ende (6) eines Schellenkörpers (2) mit einem außen offenen Schlitz (8) und das andere, ebenfalls nach außen stehende Ende (7) des Schellenkörpers (2) mit einem Schraubenloch zu versehen, in das eine Schraube (9) eingeschraubt und nach außen schwenkbar gehalten ist. Beim Schließen der Rohrschelle (1) schwenkt die Schraube (9) nach außen, so dass der Schraubenkopf (10) außen an einem Ende (6) des Schellenkörpers (2) vorbeitritt und die Schraube (9) anschließend in den Schlitz (8) eintritt.

Kabelklemme

SCHELLE ZUM FESTLEGEN VON ROHREN,STAEBEN ODER AEHNLICHEN GEGENSTAENDEN LAENGS EINER TRAGENDEN STUETZE ODER WAND.

Pipe laying system e.g. for industrial pipe conduit, has two supports for attachment of pipe at foundation, where each support has baseplate, which is connected by fastening parts

The system has two supports (3) for the attachment of a pipe (2) at a base (4), where each support has a baseplate (5), which is connected by fastening parts (6) with the base. A head end plate (7), carries a pipe bracket (8) by fastening to the pipe. The baseplate is connected to a head end plate and to a shaft which can be inserted into other fixable telescope sections. An independent claim is included for a support.

HALBES PACKUNGSSTÜCK FUR KABELDURCHFUHRUNG

Rohrschelle

Rohrschelle

Hollow connector for pipe clamp - has flanged spacer accommodated in clamp slot with pipe between round or angled clamping surfaces

The single pipe clamp has a connecting piece releasably fitted in it and provided with at least two ends for fixture. A common clamp slot (15) is available for the pipe to be clamped and the connecting piece and the clamping surfaces are round and/or multi-angled. The connecting piece and the clamp can be joined by interengaging teeth. The connector is cylindrical and hollow, with both inner and outer union flangles. The connector can accommodate a tube to act as a clothes peg or a hook on which to hang a glass.

Pipe clip with holding stirrup - has damping plates inside clamped between parallel shanks on clip and stirrup

The pipe clip with holding stirrup has a mounting rib and two shanks bent towards the clip and secured to the clip by damping bodies on both sides of the shanks. The shanks (4, 5) are at an acute angle to the rib (3) and a supporting angle-piece (7) is fixed to the clip (1), its shank (8, 9) running parallel to those of the stirrup. The bodies (6) are plates (10, 11) covering most of each of the shanks and clamped between them inside the stirrup (2). The angle between the stirrup rib and shanks can be 40 to 50 deg.

VERDRAHTUNGSHALTER

Befestigungsschelle

ROHRSCHELLE FUER ABFALL- U. DGL. ROHRE.

KLEMMVORRICHTUNG ZUR BEFESTIGUNG LANGGESTRECKTER KOERPER

Rohrschelle

VORRICHTUNG ZUR AUFNAHME VON LÄNGLICHEN GEGENSTÄNDEN

Reihenschelle

Vorrichtung zum Einklemmen eines Kabels,Rohres od.dgl.

ROV drive bucket plug

A plug 1 plugs into a ROV drive bucket limiting rotation of a drive shaft therein to say 15° and reducing the build up of marine growth in the bucket. As shown it includes a polyethylene body (which may be made in two parts 12, 13) housing a metal socket 11 mounted for limited angular orientation therein. The socket has a twenty four point aperture or recess 22 which fits over a squared end of a drive shaft 10 at various angles orientation. The socket has external splines 20 which fit loosely in wide internal grooves 21 in the body and self orientates within the body when the body is plugged into the bucket. The plug has a pair of diametrically opposite dogs 4 which engage in slots 5, included in flanges on conventional buckets.

MULTIPLE PIECE CLAMP FOR CONNECTING TUBING

... 1355474 Clamps BAXTER LABORATORIES INC 8 Feb 1972 [1 March 1971] 5715/72 Heading E2B A clamp for connecting flanged tubing 14 in end to end relationship is made of four identical plastics sections 18, 19, 40, 41 each section being connectable to another section by means of a pair of claws 32 and grooves 34 to form a clamp half, the two halves being clamped together by grooves 36 and arms 38 on each section. A shelf 44 fabricated to be a few thousands of an inch thicker than a shelf 46 is provided to permit a detent 43 on a circumferentially extending portion 42 of each arm 38 to catch on the small step defined by the differential thickness between shelves 44, 46 of different clamp sections so that the two clamp halves are rotated into reversible snap-locking relationship. A flange 47 serves as a sealing ring pressing against the tubing flange 12.

Cable routing

A cable routing device for routing at least one cable through an aperture in an aircraft rib. The device comprises a base portion 10 and a cover portion 20. The base portion 10 comprises a face 14 defining at least one base channel 11a-f configured to receive a cable. The cover portion 20 comprises a face 24 that is engageable with the face 14 of the base portion 10 such that they define at least one cable routing hole. At least one of the faces is elastic. The base channel may have a neck 12 which seals against the cable and the base and cover portions may have corresponding projections 13 and apertures 23 to restrict their relative movement.

TUBE HOLDER DEVICE

Clamp structure for holding clip onto flat cable

PIPE CLAMP

... 1334457 Clamps M J E PERKINS 27 June 1972 [29 June 1971] 30334/71 Heading E2B In a pipe clamp of the kind comprising a base 2 carrying a clamping ring 1 composed of two parts 3, 4, and in which the part 3 is permanently connected to the base and the part 4 is connected thereto by a screw 19, the base and parts 3, 4 are each formed separately as metal pressings or cold forgings from metal blanks, the shank 6 of the part 3 having a terminal end portion providing shoulder or abutment surfaces and being passed through a hole 20 in the base so that the shoulder or abutment surfaces engage and seat against a face of the base, the terminal end portion then being welded or rivetted from beneath the underside of the base so as to permanently connect the part 3 and base together. As shown, the parts 3, 4 are formed from halfround section metal wire and have interengaging V-shaped portions 10, 11; the base is provided with a supporting lip 21.

Bracket for use with bolt and bracket position-adjustably attached to elongate element

CLAMP

Improvements in or relating to pipe supports

A pipe support 100 comprises a mounting member 1 for attachment to a mounting surface, and a support member 2 for supporting a pipe relative to the mounting surface when pivoted from the illustrated position to a position in which the base 103 of the support member 2 overlies the fixing hole 3 in the mounting member 1 and thereby hides the screw fixing 4 therefor from view. ...

Conduit support device

A conduit support device which can be mounted and is operable in all positions for holding and supporting a conduit member comprising a substantially U-shaped support frame member having a pair of spaced opposed leg members extending therefrom defining a space therebetween, a closure member pivotally mounted adjacent the free end of at least one of the leg members for controlling access to the space defined therebetween, the closure member being rotatably movable between a closed position restricting access to the space between the leg members and an open position angularly related thereto to open the space between the leg members for admitting a conduit member therebetween, the closure member being movable to its open position in response to a force exerted thereagainst in a direction towards the space defined between the leg members, a spring member for normally biasing the closure member towards its closed position regardless of its angular orientation when installed, and other mechanisms ...

Pipe clamp

A pipe clamp is formed from complementary halves (1), (2) which couple together encircling a pipe (6). The side edge regions of each are shaped to define projections and recesses (7), (8) which enable coupling by axial displacement, to engage projections and recesses (7), (8), whereupon disconnection radially is prevented. ...

Improvements in or relating to supporting clips

... 974,002. Hooks, nails, wood-screws; bolting, nuts, anchor-bolts. SARMI S. A. SOC. D'APPLICATIONS DE RECHERCHES MINIERES ET INDUSTRIELLES. April 25, 1961 [May 5, 1960; Dec. 30, 1960], No. 14852/61. Heading F2H. [Also in Divisions E2 and H2] A clip for mounting conduits, gas pipes or electric conductors on walls comprises a strip formed in an S-shape which has a key-hole slot 25 for the head of a fixing nail 5 having two heads 5a, 5b and has a down-turned end 21d with teeth 23 to form a support for the clip. Clamping means comprise an L-shaped bolt 27 adapted to pass through a slot 26 in the strip arid to rotate to engage in slot 22 whereby a nut 29 can be turned to tighten the clip. The nut may be formed of a plastics or plastic material to coact with a woodscrew thread on the bolt. The annular flange 5b forming the second head of the pin may be movable along the pin.

Clamp

A clamp

PIPE SUPPORT FOR BRIDGES

JAW MEMBER FOR A COMPOSITE CLAMP

... 1329503 Clamps RAMCOR Inc 1 June 1971 18465/71 Heading E2B The jaws 2, 2' of a clamp for gripping a grommet 6 on a pipe 7 are arranged to interfit at their sides for holding several pipes close together. In the form shown one end is reduced at 9, 9' to fit into the end 10, 10' of the adjacent clamp and to be secured by a common bolt 13 and welded nut 14. But in a modification (Fig. 4, not shown) the end is expanded to receive the adjacent end. If desired, indexing dimples (18, 18') may be applied to the sides of the jaws (Fig. 5, not shown). (For Figures see next page) ...

COUPLERS

... 1439968 Clamps AEROQUIP AG 3 Aug 1973 [11 Sept 1972] 37041/73 Heading E2B Overtightening of a pipe-flange clamp is prevented by transmitting the tightening force 42, 43, Fig. 1, through links 19, 20 which first abut at 44, Fig. 4, to transmit reduced forces 45, 46, and then close completely at surfaces 39, 41 to provide limiting forces 47, 48 tangential to the clamp arms, Fig. 5. Thereafter if the nut 27 is tightened further, the bolt 28 breaks at neck 35, leaving the clamp retained loosely in position by loops 37 which entrain the outer ends of the bolt-end pivot 38.

Means for supporting or fixing piping, radiators and other objects or appliances

... 1,078,217. Brackets. D. GREGOROVIC. Nov. 29, 1965 [Nov. 30, 1964], No. 50552/65. Heading A4B. A bracket for supporting piping, radiacors, shelving or other articles comprises a longitudinally split tube formed from sheet material, one end 6 of the tube being slightly conical or chamfered to facilitate easy releasable fitment into a preformed socket 7 in a wall 8 or other support and the opposite end being formed to support the article. The tube 1 is formed with perforation 2 and with notches 3 along its split edges. The tube 1 is formed at its protruding end with a notch 11 to receive a bracket 12 carried by the supported article. In a modification (Figs. 6, 7), a notch (13) is formed in the flattened free end of the tube 1. Alternatively (Figs. 8, 9), a separate plate member (14) with a hooked portion (16) is secured to the tube 1. In another embodiment (Figs. 10, 11), the free end of the tube 1 is flatttened and bent into an arcuate hook form (17) to support a tube, the latter being engaged ...

TUBE SUPPORT

DEVICE FOR REDUCING NOISE DUE TO VIBRATION OF PIPES

... 1328792 Clamps D R MEEKS 13 Aug 1970 [16 May 1969] 25010/69 Heading E2B [Also in Division F2] A device for damping noise-producing vibrations in e.g. a pipe consists of an outer rigid member 11 and an inner member 16 made of resilient material. The outer member may be in two parts joined by a hinge 12 and secured around the pipe by a fastening 13, 14. The member 11 may be made of galvanised steel, and the member 16 of steel wool or polyurethane foam. Vibration damping material such as lead, bituminised felt, synthetic rubber or polyvinylchloride may be disposed in sheet form on the inner or outer surface of the member 16, or may be interspersed in the member 16. The members 11 and 16 may be bonded together. Fig. 3 (not shown) depicts a different fastening.

Clamping devices for pipelines and other tubular members

Securing apparatus

Improvements relating to pipe or tube clips

... 773,688. Clip fastenings. TALBOT-STEAD TUBE CO., Ltd. Nov. 28, 1955 [Nov. 26, 1954], No. 34284/54. Class 44. A clip comprises a substantially U-shaped rigid locating member 1 provided with attachment means 4 for securing it to a wall or other structure and a bowed spring strip, pipe or tube retaining member 7 hinged to one limb of the locating member and releasably connected to the other to cover the gap between the limbs and bear upon a pipe or tube seated in the locating member. The limbs 2, 3 of the locating member are substantially parallel and are inclined so that the gap between them is directed towards the supporting surface. The attachment means is a tapped cylindrical boss which is welded or otherwise secured to the limb 2 but as an alternative a foot or saddle bracket having holes for wood screw fixing can be substituted. The retaining member 7 is bifurcated at one end to form legs which straddle the attachment means 4 and the legs are bent to engage a hinge pin 9 on the attachment ...

Improvements in clamping devices for electric cables

... 776,921. Strain-taking devices for flexible leads. YOUNG, S. G. Aug. 30, 1954 [May 29, 1953; Nov. 4, 1953], Nos. 15097/53 and 30530/53. Class 38 (1). In a cable clamp of the type comprising as plate 1, Fig. 2 (Prov.), drawn down on to the cable by screws 5, the surface of the plate is roughened by the provision of punched holes 2, which enhance the gripping effect, and the cable is bowed into a recess 7 in the base 6 of a connector. The roughening may be provided by teeth 9, Fig. 4 (Prov.), bent down from the edges of the plate. Teeth lying in the plane of the plate may be provided on one or both edges of the plate or on the edges of a slot in the plate (Figs. 8-12, not shown). Alternatively the teeth on the edges of the plate may be inclined at a small angle to the plate (Figs. 13- 15, not shown). According to further embodiments, the enhanced grip on the cable may be obtained by cementing a strip of rubber to one side of the plate or slipping a sleeve of rubber over the plate (Figs. 1 ...

ELECTRIC CABLE CLEAT

... 1468823 Cleats BICC Ltd 24 May 1974 [25 May 1973] 25216/73 Heading E2B A cleat for securing-and supporting a cable on a bar or other supporting member comprises two separately formed parts 1, 2 each consisting body portions 3, 4 and jaw portions 7, 8, the body portions having co-operating surfaces 13, 14 which, when the portions are secured together abut to form sliding fulcra, one part then being urged to pivot with respect to the other part. As shown, the part 1 is secured to a support by the use of a bolt 9 and a nut 18, the body portion 4 of the part 2 engaging in a recess 15 in the body portion 3 of the part 1 to prevent relative pivotal movement about the axis of the bolt 9; ridges 19 on the part 1 co-operate with the support. In a modification, the co-operating surfaces 13, 14 are respectively convex and concave, or a "knife-edge" abutting a surface.

CLIPS

Clamping structure

A clamping structure for clamping of tubes or similar elements comprising at least one clamping- shoe-receiving frame 1 for attachment to a substructure, and at least one clamping shoe 2 for receiving and retaining the element or elements to be clamped, said frame defining a space for receiving the clamping shoe or shoes. At least one space defining side edge of the frame, and a side of said clamping shoe or shoes facing said side edge, are provided with cooperating guiding means for laterally guiding the clamping shoe or shoes with respect to the frame, and there is provided at least one fastening plate 6 for disposition between a clamping shoe 2 and holding portions of the frame projecting beyond said clamping shoe, which plate is provided with means 9 for exerting a clamping force directed towards the clamping shoe. ...

PIPE CLIP

Improvements in blind fasteners

... 827,319. Blind-riveting. ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS. March 2, 1956, No. 6654/56. Class 83 (4). [Also in Group XXV] A blind rivet fastener comprises a stud member 10, Fig. 6, having a deformable elastic shank 12 and integral head 14 with a passage 22 extending therethrough and terminating in the shank, and a substantially rigid pellet member 16 of similar, but longer cross-section to the passage. The pellet is forced down the passage to expand the end of the shank, remote from the head, into a second head. The stud may be made, e.g. of polystyrene, polyvinyl, chloride or nylon. A tool for applying the pellets is shown at 34, Fig. 9, and consists of a magazine 58 of pellets 16 which are gravity-fed one after another to a nozzle 38. The nozzle is shaped to fit the entrance 18 of passage 22 in the stud. The pellet is moved into the stud by a rod 48.

Arrangements for blanking a coupling member

An assembly 10 includes a coupling member 12 having a first annular connection flange 22 and a blanking cap 14 comprising a disc-like member (30) which defines a second, corresponding annular, radial connection flange (34). The connecting flanges are clamped together by a clamp (16, Fig. 1) with a seal member 18 in-between. The blanking cap comprises a pair of safety lugs 62 attached to the disc-like member which each extend about an outer circumferential periphery of the first connection flange 22. Each safety lug has an abutment (68) for engagement with the first connection flange to limit axial movement of the disc-like member away from the coupling member. The lugs 62 prevent the blanking cap from flying off in the event the clamp is released whilst the interior of the coupling member is pressurised. The lugs 62 may each have a stop member (66) which defines the abutment and which may take the form of an elongate curved member extending circumferentially about an axis of the connection ...

Connection of internally lined pipelines.

TWO-PIECE CABLE OR PIPE CLAMP

PIPE CLAMP

DEVICE FOR THE ADMISSION OF OBLONG ARTICLES

ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR LASHING AN OBLONG ARTICLE

PIPE CLAMP

MOUNTING PLATE FOR ELONGATED CONSTRUCTION UNITS, IN PARTICULAR INSTALLATION PIPES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELONGATED CONSTRUCTION UNITS AT CARRIERS

SCHELLE

CLAMPING DEVICE AND - PROCEDURES

PIPE CLAMP

UNIVERSAL SUPPORT AND OSCILLATION INSULATOR

DACHLEITUNGSHALTER, DER ZUR AUFLAGE AUF EINEN FIRSTZIEGEL BESTIMMT IST

ROHRSCHELLE

HALTERUNG FUER LANGGESTRECKTE BAUTEILE, INSBESONDERE INSTALLATIONSROHRE UND VERFAHREN ZUM FESTLEGEN VON LANGGESTRECKTEN BAUTEILEN AN TRAEGERN

ROHRSCHELLE MIT EINEM GEWINDEANSCHLUSSTEIL ZUR VERBINDUNG INSBESONDERS MIT GEWINDESTAEBEN

CLIP

PIPE BRACKET, IN PARTICULAR FOR SEWAGE DRAIN

CLIP AND ANCHORAGE PART

CLIP FOR THE ADMISSION OF A CABLE OR A PIPE

HANGING UP HEAD FOR ARTICLES, LIKE DEVICES, PIPES And SUCH.

Adapter for pipe clamp

Adapter (1) für die Befestigung einer Rohrschelle (2) an einer Schiene (3), mit einer Fixiervorrichtung zum Fixieren des Adapters (1) an der Schiene (3) und einer Befestigungsvorrichtung zum Befestigen der Rohrschelle (2) am Adapter (1), wobei die Befestigungsvorrichtung wenigstens eine Klammer (4) aufweist, welche in eine an der Rohrschelle (2) angeordnete Öffnung (6) einführbar ist und die Rohrschelle (2) im Montagezustand am Adapter (1) hält und dass die Klammer (4) einen Steg (41) und eine vom Steg abstehende Zunge (42) aufweist, wobei vorgesehen ist, dass die Zunge (42) gelenkig - bevorzugt über ein Biegegelenk (43) - mit dem Steg (41) verbunden ist oder der Steg (41) gelenkig - bevorzugt über ein Biegegelenk - mit einem Grundkörper (8) des Adapters (1) verbunden ist.

PIPE CLAMP.

SELFADJUSTABLE PIPE CLAMP AND CLUTCH.

Протектолайзер для крепления электрического кабеля на секциях погружной установки с байпасной трубой

Полезная модель относится к нефтегазодобывающей промышленности и может быть использована для защиты электрического кабеля и удержания труб байпасных параллельно установке погружного электроцентробежного насоса. Протектолайзер содержит два скобообразных элемента, образующих при соединении две внутренние полости, бобышку, расположенную на одном из скобообразных элементов, препятствующую повороту погружной установки вокруг своей оси, и канал для размещения электрического кабеля. Канал для размещения электрического кабеля выполнен в виде углубления на наружной боковой стороне одного из скобообразного элемента. С открытой стороны углубления канал ограничен фиксирующим элементом в виде пластинчатой опоры, закрепленным на наружной боковой стороне скобообразного элемента. Фиксирующий элемент снабжен зажимом, который состоит из опорной площадки и резьбового стержня. Опорная площадка размещена со стороны канала. Резьбовой стержень расположен с внешней стороны фиксирующего элемента и обеспечивает регулирование в радиальном направлении зазора между дном углубления и опорной площадкой. Один конец фиксирующего элемента закреплен на наружной боковой стороне скобообразного элемента с помощью крепежного элемента, имеющего на конце коническую часть, утопленную в ответном отверстии на внешней поверхности фиксирующего элемента. Технический результат - обеспечение плотного прижатия электрического кабеля к поверхности насосной установки и повышение надежности и безопасности эксплуатации протектолайзера. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 480 U1 (51) МПК E21B 23/00 (2006.01) F16L 3/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E21B 23/00 (2020.08); F16L 3/10 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020132687, 02.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 19.02.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 19.02.2021 Бюл. № 5 2 0 2 4 8 0 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ...

Pipe anchor for railroad car

An assembly such as a pipe anchor to be mounted on a structural support member to hold a pipe or other elongate article in a desired location. A base portion includes a cradle having slide channels on a pair of opposite side walls. A clamping body includes flanges that fit in the slide channels. Locking tabs that may be extensions of the flanges may be bent to engage retention faces of retainer legs on the base portion to keep the clamping body in place, yet permit it to be removed by straightening the locking tabs.

Stop Collar for Tubulars

Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a stop collar for tubulars, wherein the collar includes an annular stop collar member formed from at least one collar segment, and a weld joint attaching each of the at least one collar segments together, each of the weld joint(s) having a head and stem, wherein in certain embodiments the head has a width that is generally greater than the stem.

Modular clamping system

Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters.

Clamp for circular objects

A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.

GROMMETED CLAMP ASSEMBLY

A clamp assembly is provided with a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The first clamp portion includes a first anchoring end, a first interlocking end with an interlocking aperture projecting therethrough, and a first curved portion formed between the first anchoring end and the first interlocking end. The second clamp portion includes a second anchoring end that is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end, a second interlocking end that is received by the interlocking aperture of the first interlocking end, and a second curved portion that cooperates with the first curved portion to collectively form a support. The second interlocking end includes a tab having a transverse orientation for insertion into the interlock aperture, that is sized to extend beyond a width of the interlock aperture when plastically deformed for locking the second clamp portion to the first clamp portion. 1. A clamp assembly comprising:a first clamp portion having a first anchoring end for resting upon an underlying surface, a first interlocking end with an interlocking aperture projecting therethrough, and a first curved portion formed between the first anchoring end and the first interlocking end; anda second clamp portion having a second anchoring end configured for alignment with the first anchoring end, a second interlocking end being received by the interlocking aperture of the first interlocking end, and a second curved portion cooperating with the first curved portion to collectively form a support having a generally cylindrical shape;wherein the second interlocking end further comprises at least one tab having a transverse orientation for insertion into the interlock aperture, the tab being sized to extend beyond the interlock aperture when plastically deformed into a coplanar orientation for locking the second clamp portion to the first clamp portion.2. The assembly of wherein the at least one tab further comprises a pair of tabs claim 1 , the tabs being ...

CABLE GUIDING IN A WIND TURBINE TOWER

A cable guiding system is disclosed for a cable. The cable guiding system defines a passageway for the cable and comprises an arresting assembly which in operation provides a resistance in a first direction to a movement of the cable inside the passageway while allowing for a movement of the cable in a second (opposite) direction. It further comprises an interface for fixing the cable guiding system to a tower of a wind turbine. Disclosed is a method for lifting a cable upwards in a wind turbine tower assembly. 1. A cable guiding system for a cable , comprising:an arresting assembly which in operation provides a resistance in a first direction to a movement of the cable inside a passageway defined for the cable while allowing for a movement of the cable in a second direction; andan interface for attaching the cable guiding system to a tower of a wind turbine.2. The cable guiding system according to claim 1 ,wherein the second direction is an upward direction from a lower level of the wind turbine tower to an upper level of the wind turbine tower.3. The cable guiding system according to claim 1 ,wherein the arresting assembly comprises a brake shoe arranged to face the cable passing through the passageway.4. The cable guiding system according to claim 3 ,wherein the arresting assembly comprises a plurality of brake shoes.5. The cable guiding system according to claim 4 ,wherein the plurality of brake shoes face each other.6. The cable guiding system according to claim 3 , comprising:a brake shoe rigidly arranged relative to the passageway; anda movable component arranged to press the cable in the direction of the brake shoe.7. The cable guiding system according to claim 1 ,wherein the passageway has an essentially tubular shape.8. The cable guiding system according to claim 1 , comprising:projections of the arresting assembly projecting into the passageway.9. The cable guiding system according to claim 8 ,wherein the projections are directed to approach the cable at ...

Device for Fixing a Fitting

The invention relates to a device for fixing a fitting, in particular for a sprinkler head, having a base plate. The invention is based on the technical problem of providing a fixing device which can be used in various installation situations. According to the invention, the technical problem is solved by the base plate having at least three mountings and by a top piece being present which covers the mountings. The fixing device can thereby be attached to a supporting base in different positions. In addition, a fixing device can accommodate different fittings. 1. A device for fixing a fitting for a sprinkler head , the device comprising ,a base plate, whereinthe base plate has at least three mountings, and whereina top piece provided for covering the mountings.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the top piece has at least three recesses.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the mountings of the base plate and the top piece form a profile for a twist-proof accommodation of the fitting.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the mountings face one another in parallel.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein four mountings are provided claim 1 , and in that the mountings are situated in pairs at right angles to one another.6. The device according to claim 2 , wherein at least two of the recesses of the top piece face one another in parallel.7. The device according to claim 2 , wherein four recesses are provided claim 2 , and wherein two pairs of the recesses of the top piece are in each case situated at right angles to one another.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the top piece has an opening claim 1 , the perpendicular bisector of which is substantially perpendicular to the perpendicular bisectors of the mountings.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the base plate has a plurality of holes for fixing to a supporting base.10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection between the base plate and ...

COMPONENT FOR FASTENING WIRE IN SOLAR MODULE AND SOLAR MODULE USING THE SAME

A component for fastening wires in a solar module is disclosed. The component includes a fastener and an adhesive layer. The fastener includes a substrate, two hooks disposed on the substrate, and two bases. Two cavities are formed between the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wires. Each hook has an opening, and the bases connect to the substrate and are disposed corresponding to the openings. A surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the surface. The adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate which is opposite to the hooks. A solar module using the component is also disclosed. 1. A component for fastening a wire in a solar module comprising: a substrate;', 'two hooks disposed on the substrate, wherein a cavity is formed between each of the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wire, and each of the hooks has an opening; and', 'two bases disposed on the substrate corresponding to the openings, wherein a surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate to form a guiding incline, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the substrate to form a stopping surface; and, 'a fastener comprisingan adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the substrate opposite to the hooks.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein each of the hooks further comprises a flange disposed at an area where the hook is connected to the substrate.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein an opening height of each of the openings is smaller than a diameter of the wire.4. The component of claim 3 , wherein the opening height of each of the openings is smaller than the diameter of the wire by 0.2 mm.5. The component of claim 1 , wherein a distance between the hooks is not smaller than three times the diameter of the wire.6. The component of claim 1 , wherein each ...

GYPSUM SLURRY APPLICATION MODIFIER

A gypsum slurry modifier device is provided for use with a gypsum mixer outlet boot having at least one tubular outlet leg, and includes a support bracket mountable to the outlet boot; at least one clamp member associated with the support bracket and constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one tubular outlet leg of the outlet boot. Each at least one clamp member is constructed and arranged for exerting a vertical compression force on the associated at least one tubular outlet leg for expanding a slurry outlet flow from the at least one leg laterally beyond an exterior surface of the leg. 1. A gypsum slurry modifier device for use with a gypsum mixer outlet boot having at least one tubular outlet leg , comprising:a support bracket mountable to the outlet boot;at least one clamp member associated with said support bracket and constructed and arranged for engaging the at least one tubular outlet leg of the outlet boot; andeach said at least one clamp member constructed and arranged for exerting a vertical compression force on the associated at least one tubular outlet leg for expanding a slurry outlet flow from the at least one leg laterally beyond an exterior surface of the leg.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one outlet leg has an outside surface diameter ranging from 2 to 2.5 inches claim 1 , and said clamp member being constructed and arranged for compressing the at least one leg for achieving a width of slurry flow in the range of 4-5 inches.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outlet boot has three legs claim 1 , and said device includes three clamp members claim 1 , one for each of the legs.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outlet boot has two legs claim 1 , and said device includes two clamp members claim 1 , one for each of the legs.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein each said clamp member is generally “U”-shaped claim 1 , and is provided with a pressure member slidably disposed on vertical claim 1 , parallel uprights for ...

CORROSION REDUCING MINIMUM CONTACT CLAMP FOR SUPPORTING AND SECURING TUBING

Tubing clamps having a minimum contact area between the tubes and supporting surfaces of clamp support bodies are provided for minimizing the collection and retention of liquids at the supporting surfaces. A minimum spacing is maintained between the tubes supported by the tubing clamps while maintaining sufficient ventilation between the tubes and the clamp support bodies to permit drying of any liquids which contact the tubes and the clamp support bodies at tubing support points. This prevents electrolysis and corrosion which may be caused by liquid retention and by contact between dissimilar metals. The tubing clamps are adapted to secure tubes having differing outer diameters in a single row or in multiple rows, such as in a stacked configuration. The clamps are provided with upper and lower supports, each having matching grooves that have chamfered edges forming the upper and lower tubing contact surfaces. The supports are secured together with fasteners to clamp the tubing therebetween. 1. A clamp for supporting and securing tubing in a clamping system , said clamp comprising:a clamp body having a cylindrical shape with an outer circumferential surface and having a longitudinal axis;at least a first groove in said clamp body, said at least first groove being formed intermediate first and second ends of said clamp body and having a groove base spaced at a groove depth from said outer circumferential surface, said at least first groove having first and second radially extending, longitudinally spaced groove walls, each of said groove walls being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and terminating at longitudinally spaced groove inner and outer edges, said longitudinally spaced inner and outer edges of each of said radially extending groove walls forming one of first and second spaced right conical frustum sections, said first and second spaced right conical frustum sections each formed by said spaced outer and inner edges of each of said radially extending ...

Cable suspension clamp

A cable clamp includes a base and a keeper. The base has a first end, a second end, and a center channel. The keeper is coupled to the base and has a semi-obround clamping arm including an arcuate first leg, an arcuate second leg, and a central portion extending between said first leg and said second leg.

CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM

A cable carrier apparatus has a bracket having a vertical mounting surface interface for mounting securely to a post, wall, or other stable support, and a horizontal portion, a first roller rotatable on a vertical post anchored to be stationary relative to the frame bracket, with the first roller positioned below the horizontal portion of the bracket, the first roller having a circumferential groove symmetrical around an axis of the post and about a horizontal plane, the groove having a cross-section with a radius describing a portion of a semicircle, but less than a full semicircle, and a second roller matching the first roller and rotatable on a second post having an axis, the second roller mounted to be translatable against spring force away from the first roller, wherein a traveler translating on a cable being held between the two rollers traverses through the rollers, maintaining the cable between the rollers. 1. A pass-through cable carrier apparatus , comprising:a frame bracket having a vertical mounting surface interface for mounting securely to a post, wall, or other stable support, and a horizontal portion;a first roller rotatable on a first vertical post anchored to be stationary relative to the frame bracket, with the first roller positioned below the horizontal portion of the frame bracket, the first roller having a first circumferential groove symmetrical around a central axis of the post and about a horizontal plane, the groove having a cross-section with a radius describing a substantial portion of a semicircle, but slightly less than a full semicircle; anda second roller matching the shape and dimensions of the first roller and rotatable on a second vertical post having a central axis, the axes of the first and second vertical posts lying in a plane at a right angle to the mounting surface of the frame bracket, the second roller mounted to be translatable against spring force away from the first roller.2. The pass-through cable carrier apparatus of ...

SUPPORT FOR A PIPE

A support for a pipe. The support includes a body and at least one base configured so as to be in contact with and connected to a fixing surface. The support includes an orifice for receiving the pipe. Two inner members are disposed within the body. A first inner member is disposed in the body and a second inner member is disposed in the first inner member. The outer surface of the first inner member is spherical. The first and second inner members are configured to move relative to all three axes to position 360 degrees. 1. A support for a pipe , the support comprising:a housing comprising a top cover and at least one base;a first inner member secured within the housing, the first inner member comprising a body with a spherical outer surface and an eccentric orifice; and,a second inner member rotateably disposed within the eccentric orifice of the first inner member, the second inner member comprising a body and an eccentric orifice.2. The support of claim 1 , wherein a portion of an inner surface of the housing comprises a spherical surface.3. The support of claim 2 , wherein the at least one base includes a spherical surface.4. The support of claim 1 , wherein an inner surface of the top cover comprises a spherical surface bounded by two inwardly extending flanges configured to retain the first inner member within the housing.5. The support of claim 1 , wherein the first inner member comprises two parts claim 1 , the two parts having complementary structures configured to block a translation in a longitudinal direction of one of the two parts relative to the other part when the two parts of the first inner member are assembled.6. The support of claim 1 , wherein the second inner member comprises a tab configured to rotate the second inner member relative to the base.7. The support of claim 1 , wherein the body of the second inner member comprises a C-shape.8. The support of claim 1 , wherein the body of the second inner member comprises a cylindrical sleeve.9. ...

CONDUIT SUPPORT DEVICE

A conduit supporting device used to support a conduit at one or more than one location on said device, and where the device can support and receive one or more than one conduit. The device may placed, set on or affixed to a surface such as a roof, floor, pipe rack, production area, on the ground and other conventional locations where a need exists for conduit support. 1. A method for installing a conduit system comprising:providing a plurality of conduit components:connecting together the conduit components using at least one coupling component connecting an end of one conduit component to an end of another conduit component;the conduit components being connected to define a conduit plane at a lowermost surface of each of the conduit components:the coupling component defining a coupling plane at a lowermost surface of the coupling component at a height below the conduit plane;and supporting the conduit components at the coupling with a single conduit support block providing at least one first support surface in said conduit plane supporting said conduit components and at least one second surface recessed from said at least one first surface into which the coupling component is received.2. The method according to wherein a second conduit component is supported on said conduit support block and includes a second coupling component received at said second surface.3. The method according to wherein the second surface is placed or retained generally at a center of the conduit support.4. The method according to wherein the conduit support block comprises a resilient body to dampen or eliminate conduit harmonics or sound.5. The method according to wherein the conduit support block provides two or more first surfaces of contact on a single support block where the conduit system is supported and/or affixed in one or more locations on the single conduit support.6. The method according to wherein the support block provides the conduit system with component protection from ...

CABLE PROTECTOR

A cable protector including a conduit having a top channel having at least one engaging edge and a bottom channel having at least one engaging edge adapted to be removably coupled to the engaging edge of the top channel. The pair of removably coupled engaging edges includes an outer portion having a profile including a projection extending from a step to a tip and an inner portion having a profile including a locking step. When urged against the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly coupled to the inner portion until the step becomes locked in the locking step to form a cavity within the conduit to accommodate the cables. When pulled from the inner portion, the outer portion is slidingly decoupled from the inner portion after the step becomes dislodged from the locking step to provide access to cables disposed within the cavity. 1. A cable protector for enclosing cables , said cable protector comprising a conduit comprising:{'b': '4', '(a) a top channel having at least one engaging edge; and'}{'b': 2', '34', '38', '36', '40', '44', '36', '44', '38', '40', '38', '40, '(b) a bottom channel having at least one engaging edge adapted to be removably coupled to said engaging edge of said top channel, wherein said pair of removably coupled engaging edges comprises an outer portion having a profile comprising a projection extending from a step to a tip having a cam surface and an inner portion having a profile comprising a locking step and a cam surface and said outer portion is configured such that when urged against said inner portion, said outer portion is slidingly coupled to said inner portion at their cam surfaces , until said step becomes locked in said locking step to form a cavity within said conduit to accommodate the cables and when pulled from said inner portion, said outer portion is slidingly decoupled from said inner portion after said step becomes dislodged from said locking step to provide access to the cables disposed within the cavity.'}262. The ...

ATTACHMENT ELEMENT

In an attachment element for fixing an object to a wall, wherein a shaft of the attachment element can be introduced into a hole in the wall and can be fixed to the inner surface of the hole, it is provided that the shaft has a substantially plate-like design and is formed, towards the interior of the hole, with two projections oriented oppositely to one another which project from the shaft counter to the direction of insertion of the shaft into the hole, are prestressed in the direction of the inner surface of the hole and of which the projecting lengths, prior to insertion into the hole, exceed a clear width of the inner surface of the hole, allowing a simple and secure fixing, in particular, by wedging the projections in the hole. 1. An attachment element for fixing an object , e.g. a tube or cable , to a wall , wherein a shaft of the fasting element can be inserted into a hole in the wall and fixed to the interior surface of the hole via at least one projection projecting from the surface of the shaft , wherein the object can be fixed to a bracket that is located outside the hole with the attachment element inserted in the hole , which bracket is connected or connectable to the shaft , wherein the shaft is substantially plate-shaped and , on its end facing the interior of the hole , is formed with two oppositely oriented projections or protrusions which project from the shaft oppositely to the direction of insertion of the shaft into the hole , are prestressed in the direction to the interior surface of the hole , and whose projecting lengths exceed a clear width of the interior surface of the hole prior to their insertion into the hole , wherein the shaft is formed with at least one further projection or protrusion over its longitudinal extension in addition to the projections formed on its end , projecting from the shaft oppositely to the direction of insertion of the shaft into the hole.2. The attachment element according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft is ...

Conduit Support Assemblies and Methods

Conduit support assemblies of the present disclosure can include: a rim configured to encompass a plurality of conduit; a plurality of brackets above the rim and extending toward the center of the rim, each of the brackets having a curved opening configured to receive one of the plurality of conduit; and a center cap configured to couple with the plurality of brackets. Conduit support assemblies may also include: a hub defining a plurality of recesses between extensions emanating from a center of the hub, each of the recesses defining an arcuate portion proximate the center of the hub and opposing linear portions extending toward an outward perimeter of the hub; and a plurality of brackets above the hub and extending toward the center of the hub, each of the brackets having a curved opening wherein when coupled to the hub form a complete circular opening configured to embrace conduit. These assemblies can be used to form other assemblies. 1. A conduit support assembly comprising:a rim configured to encompass a plurality of conduit;a plurality of brackets above the rim and extending toward the center of the rim, each of the brackets having a curved opening configured to receive one of the plurality of conduit; anda center cap configured to couple with the plurality of brackets.2. The conduit support assembly of wherein the conduit is pipe having a diameter of less than 12 inches.3. The conduit support assembly of wherein one cross section a depth of the rim is less than a height of the rim.4. The conduit support assembly of wherein each of the brackets defines an arcuate opening having sidewalls completing greater than 50% of a circle.5. The conduit support assembly of wherein the center cap defines arcuate edges claim 1 , the arcuate edges of the center cap completing the curved opening of the brackets to form a complete circle when operatively engaged.6. A conduit support assembly comprising:a hub defining a plurality of recesses between extensions emanating from a ...

CABLE CONVEYANCE SYSTEM

A cable conveyance assembly having a primary tray section and a splice, each with a horizontal floor and two vertical sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls of the primary tray section includes a ridge on an exterior surface located proximate the floor of the primary tray section and a lip located distally from the floor extending outwardly and downwardly from each sidewall forming a notch spaced outwardly from the exterior surface of each sidewall. The sidewalls of the splice include a glide channel formed on an interior surface of each sidewall proximate the floor of the splice so that splice may be slideably engaged with the primary tray section such that the ridge of the sidewalls of the primary tray section is aligned with and mates with the glide channel on each sidewall of the splice. 1. A cable conveyance assembly comprising: a ridge on an exterior surface of each sidewall of the primary tray section located proximate the floor of the primary tray section; and', 'a lip located distally from the floor of the primary tray section extending outwardly and downwardly from each sidewall forming a notch spaced outwardly from the exterior surface of each sidewall; and, 'the sidewalls of the primary tray section comprising, 'a primary tray section comprising a horizontal floor having a width and two vertical sidewalls extending upwardly and generally perpendicular to the floor;'}a splice comprising a horizontal floor having a width greater than the width of the floor of the primary tray section, and two vertical sidewalls extending upwardly and generally perpendicular to the floor;wherein each of the sidewalls of the splice comprises a glide channel formed on an interior surface of each sidewall proximate the floor of the secondary tray section; andwherein the splice may be slideably engaged with the primary tray section such that the ridge of the sidewalls of the primary tray section is aligned with and mates with the glide channel on each sidewall of the splice.2. The ...

Conduit mount bracket

A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.

CLAMPING ASSEMBLY

A clamping member for attaching a hose with a frame of a machine is disclosed. The clamping member includes a first receptacle, a second receptacle, and a mounting portion defined between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The clamping member includes a locating member disposed at a first distance from a first end of the mounting portion and a holding portion defined at a second distance from a second end of the mounting portion. The first distance and the second distance are equal. The clamping member further includes a plurality of engaging members defined at the first end of the mounting portion and a leg member having a tab disposed at the second end of the mounting portion. The tab conforms with the plurality of engaging members. 1. A clamping member , comprising:a first receptacle;a second receptacle;a mounting portion defined between the first receptacle and the second receptacle, and having a first end and a second end distal to the first end, the mounting portion configured to couple to a frame of a machine using fastening members;a locating member disposed on the mounting portion at a first distance from the first end;a holding portion defined in the mounting portion at a second distance from the second end, wherein the first distance and the second distance are equal;a plurality of engaging members defined at the first end of the mounting portion; anda leg member having a tab disposed at the second end of the mounting portion, wherein the tab conforms with the plurality of engaging members.2. The clamping member of claim 1 , wherein each of the first receptacle and the second receptacle comprises an arcuate portion configured to receive a hose.3. The clamping member of claim 1 , wherein the mounting portion comprises a first planar surface claim 1 , and a second planar surface parallel to the first planar surface claim 1 , and wherein the second planar surface is configured to abut the frame of the machine.4. The clamping member of claim 3 , ...

Apparatus for Retaining Wires and Cords

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a system for retaining wires or cords, such as those associated with electronic devices An apparatus is provided comprising a first channel configured to clamp a wire in a position within the first channel when the wire is inserted through the first channel, and a second channel adjacent to the first channel and comprising a larger clearance area than the first channel configured to allow the wire to pass through the second channel when the wire is inserted through the second channel. The first channel is formed between a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein at least one of the two surfaces is movable relative to the other to grip a wire within the first channel. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first channel formed between a first surface and a second surface opposing said first surface, wherein at least one of said first surface and said second surface is configured to be movable towards the opposing surface to grip a wire when said wire is positioned between the first and second surfaces, anda second channel adjacent to and comprising a larger clearance area than said first channel, wherein said second channel is configured to allow said wire to move freely and remain captivated within said second channel when said wire is positioned in said second channel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first channel and said second channel are each configured to allow said wire to enter or exit the respective channel when said wire is moved laterally.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a base configured to be affixed to a supporting surface.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an exterior shell and an interior component claim 3 , wherein said exterior shell comprises an arm extending from a body claim 3 , and said body comprises a cavity configured to receive said interior component.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said interior component comprises a base claim 4 , an ...

VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE HOT WATER PIPE HOLDING STRUCTURE

A vehicle air conditioning device includes a case, disposed inside a vehicle cabin separated from a forward compartment by a dash panel, in which an internal space () is formed, a heater core that is disposed in the internal space, a hot water supply pipe that can supply hot water to the heater core, a hot water collecting pipe that can collect hot water that has passed through an interior of the heater core, and a holder member that holds the hot water pipes. The holder member includes a first holding portion that comes into contact with the hot water pipes, and a second holding portion that opposes the first holding portion, is provided across a gap, and comes into contact with the hot water pipes. 1. A vehicle air conditioning device hot water pipe holding structure , comprising:a case, disposed inside a vehicle cabin separated from a forward compartment by a dash panel, in which an internal space is formed;a heater core that is disposed in the internal space and warms air that flows into the internal space;a hot water supply pipe that is provided in an exterior of the case and is configured to supply hot water to the heater core;a hot water collecting pipe that is provided in an exterior of the case and collects hot water that has passed through an interior of the heater core; anda holder member that holds the hot water supply pipe and the hot water collecting pipe,wherein the holder member has a first holding portion that comes into contact with the hot water supply pipe and the hot water collecting pipe, a second holding portion that opposes the first holding portion, is provided across a gap, and comes into contact with the hot water supply pipe and the hot water collecting pipe, and a fastening portion that fastens the first holding portion and the second holding portion,wherein the first holding portion has a first supply side holding portion that presents an approximate U-form following an outer peripheral face of the hot water supply pipe and holds the ...

FEED-CABLE RETAINING STRUCTURE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

A feed-cable retaining structure retains a feed cable that supplies electric power. The feed-cable retaining structure includes a support member, retaining members, and an adjusting member. The support member supports the feed cable in an insulating manner. The retaining members support the feed cable in an insulating manner at predetermined positions along a longitudinal direction of the feed cable. Each retaining member includes two or more elements that retain the feed cable so as to sandwich the feed cable in a width direction. The adjusting member is located at a position shifted from a middle point between the adjacent retaining members toward one of the adjacent retaining members, the position including a position of the one of the adjacent retaining members, and adjusts an insulating gap between the feed cable and the support member by separating the feed cable from the support member. 1. A feed-cable retaining structure that retains a feed cable that supplies electric power including an alternating current component from a power supply to a power receiving member , the feed-cable retaining structure comprising:a support member that supports the feed cable in an insulating manner;a plurality of retaining members that support the feed cable above the support member in an insulating manner at a plurality of predetermined positions along a longitudinal direction of the feed cable, each retaining member including two or more elements that retain the feed cable so as to sandwich the feed cable in a width direction; andan adjusting member located at a position shifted from a middle point between the adjacent retaining members on the support member toward one of the adjacent retaining members, the position including a position of the one of the adjacent retaining members, the adjusting member adjusting an insulating gap between the feed cable and the support member by separating the feed cable from the support member.2. The feed-cable retaining structure according ...

A CABLE ANCHOR

Proposed is a cable anchor for mounting a cable to a sheet. The cable anchor includes a first clamp portion to be mounted on a first side of the sheet and a second clamp portion to be mounted on the second side of the sheet, opposite to the first side. The first clamp portion and second clamp portion co-operate to retain a cable. 1. A method for attaching a cable to a sheet , comprising:mounting a second clamp portion to a first side of a sheet, so that a second cable receiving portion protrudes through the sheet to receive the cable at a second side of the sheet opposite to the first side;positioning the cable in the second cable receiving portion; andpositioning the first clamp portion with the first cable receiving portion over the cable so that the cable is between the first and second cable receiving portions thus sandwiching the cable and the sheet between the first and second clamp portions; andsecuring the first and second clamping portions to each other so that the first and second cable receiving portions co-operate to retain the cable.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of attaching the second clamp portion to the sheet comprises securing the second clamp portion to the sheet with mounting members that protrude from a mounting surface of the second clamp portion.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of attaching the second clamp portion to the sheet comprises;aligning at least one flexible mounting member with at least one mount aperture in the sheet,pressing the second clamp portion towards the first side of the sheet,displacing the distal end of the at least one flexible mounting member as it passes through the at least one mount aperture,releasing the pressure from the second clamp portion thus allowing the distal end of the at least one flexible mounting member to return from its displaced position.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of attaching the second clamp portion to the sheet comprises aligning at least one laterally ...

FITTING FOR CONCENTRICALLY LOADING A BRACE MEMBER

Example aspects of a fitting for engaging a brace member and a method for attaching a fitting to a brace member are disclosed. The fitting for engaging a brace member can comprise a fitting body; a first jaw extending from the fitting body; a second jaw extending from the fitting body, the first jaw and second jaw defining a slot therebetween; and a contact surface configured to continuously engage a peripheral edge of the brace member. 19-. (canceled)10. A fitting for engaging a brace member , the fitting comprising;a fitting body;a first jaw extending from the fitting body;a second jaw extending from the fitting body, a first contact surface defined between the first and second jaw and configured to engage a top side of a peripheral edge of the brace member, the first jaw and second jaw defining a slot therebetween, the slot defining a slot wall, the first contact surface formed on the slot wall; anda lip extending from the fitting body, the lip defining a second contact surface configured to engage a bottom side of the peripheral edge of the brace member, the lip defining a lip wall, the second contact surface formed on the lip wall;a third contact surface configured to engage a left side of the peripheral edge; anda fourth contact surface configured to engage a right side of the peripheral edge, wherein the first contact surface, second contact surface, third contact surface, and fourth contact surface define a continuous contact surface.11. The fitting of claim 10 , wherein the first contact surface claim 10 , second contact surface claim 10 , third contact surface claim 10 , and fourth contact surface are coplanar.12. The fitting of claim 10 , wherein the first contact surface is spaced apart from the second contact surface.1315-. (canceled)16. The fitting of claim 10 , further comprising a fastener configured to fasten the fitting to the brace member.17. A method for attaching a fitting to a brace member claim 10 , comprising;inserting a portion of a wall of ...

VERTICAL PIPE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vertical pipe deployment system that includes a flexible pipe deployed vertically in a non-linear manner. A first clamp couples to and supports the flexible pipe. A second clamp couples to the flexible pipe. The second clamp laterally changes a direction of the flexible pipe as the flexible pipe descends vertically between the first clamp and the second clamp. 1. A vertical pipe deployment system , comprising:a flexible pipe deployed vertically in a non-linear manner;a first clamp configured to couple to and support the flexible pipe; anda second clamp configured to couple to the flexible pipe, wherein the second clamp is configured to change a direction of the flexible pipe as the flexible pipe extends between the first clamp and the second clamp.2. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pipe comprises a plurality of flexible pipe sections that are configured to couple together to form the flexible pipe.3. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp and the second clamp are of a first clamp type.4. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 3 , wherein the first clamp type comprises a plate configured to couple to a rock face.5. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 4 , wherein the first clamp type comprises an arm coupled to the plate wherein the arm defines a groove configured to receive and support the flexible pipe.6. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 3 , comprising a third clamp configured to couple to the flexible pipe claim 3 , wherein the third clamp is of a second clamp type claim 3 , and wherein the first clamp type is different than the second clamp type.7. The vertical pipe deployment system of claim 3 , wherein the first clamp type comprises a wire mesh grip.8. A vertical pipe deployment system claim 3 , comprising:a flexible pipe deployed vertically in a non-linear manner; anda first plurality of clamps configured to couple to and support the flexible pipe, wherein the ...

CABLE MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY

The invention provides in one embodiment a cable management assembly for use with a railway rail, the cable management assembly comprising: a connector comprising a clip and a fastener for fastening the clip to an underside of a foot of the railway rail, and a tube comprising, along the length of the tube, a slit for insertion of a cable into the tube, wherein the clip comprises an opening through which the tube is insertable into the clip, and the tube and clip are configured to be moveable relative to each other between an open position, in which the slit and opening are aligned to allow the cable to be inserted into the tube, and a closed position, in which the slit and opening are out of alignment so that the cable is retained in the tube. Advantages associated with the embodiment include cost-effective, low maintenance cable management, with the assembly being easy to install. 1. A cable management assembly for use with a railway rail , the cable management assembly comprising:a connector comprising a clip and a fastener for fastening the clip to an underside of a foot of the railway rail, anda tube comprising, along the length of the tube, a slit for insertion of a cable into the tube, whereinthe clip comprises an opening through which the tube is insertable into the clip, andthe tube and clip are configured to be moveable relative to each other between an open position, in which the slit and opening are aligned to allow the cable to be inserted into the tube, and a closed position, in which the slit and opening are out of alignment so that the cable is retained in the tube.2. The cable management assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more removable cable retainers each for covering the slit at a point along the length of the tube to retain the cable in the tube.3. The cable management assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the connector includes a second clip claim 1 , comprising a second opening through which the tube is insertable into ...

MID-STREAM BRACKET

A bracket to support a drainpipe in relation to a structure, or water lines in relation to a drainpipe. The device may comprise a semi-cylindrical collar with a gap for positioning around a drainpipe that is already installed in a structure without a free end available. A second semi-cylindrical collar member is attachable in the gap in the first collar. The collars may be provided with arms having apertures for supporting water lines. The arms may also be used to attach the bracket to framing or other parts of the building structure. 1. A device for attaching water line to a drain pipe , the device comprising a first semi-cylindrical collar member having a gap , a second semi-cylindrical collar member configured to be disposed in the gap in the first collar member , a retention channel on the first collar member for receiving a retention member on the second collar member , and at least one arm having an aperture therein;wherein the retention channel receives the retention member to hold the second collar member in the gap in the first collar member.2. The device of wherein the retention channel narrows along its length in at least one dimension claim 1 , and wherein the retention member narrows along its length in the at least one dimension.3. The device of wherein the retention channel and the retention member both narrow in two dimensions along their length.4. The device of wherein the first collar member further comprises a fixation mechanism.5. The device of wherein the retention channel has an inner edge and an outer edge claim 1 , wherein the inner edge is parallel to the drainpipe and the outer edge is disposed at an angle to the drainpipe.6. A method of using the device of to attach a water line to a drainpipe claim 1 , comprising the steps of:passing a mid-portion of the drainpipe through the gap in the first collar,engaging the retention member of the second collar into the retention channel of the first color,sliding the second collar into the gap in ...

BUCKET MOUNTED HOSE SUPPORT

A hose caddy employs a hose stand connected to a liquid receptacle. The hose stand is designed to hold a hose, a sponge and/or other cleaning items used in cleaning an object such as a car, off of the ground. This prevents the cleaning items from picking up debris. Since the hose stand holds the hose at a convenient height, the person cleaning the object is not required to constantly bend down to pick up the hose. The hose stand includes a shaft having an attachment structure at its lower end which is designed to clip to the wall of a bucket, preferably a standard 5-gallon paint bucket. A handle is connected to the upper end of the shaft with a cap creating at least at least one recess sized and shaped to hold one the hose, and at least one cleaning item. 1110010201719. A hose stand designed to attach to a liquid receptacle and hold a hose and cleaning items , at a height to be easily reached by an average height person washing an object , comprising:{'b': 120', '10, 'a. an attachment structure {clamp} extending from the liquid receptacle ;'}{'b': 110', '111', '113', '113', '120, 'b. an elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end extending substantially vertically, the lower end connected to the attachment structure ;'}{'b': 130', '111', '110', '150', '151', '153, 'claim-text': {'b': 135', '20, 'i. at least one recess sized and shaped to hold one of the hose , and at least one cleaning item.'}, 'c. a support structure {handle} connected to the upper end of the shaft with a connection device {threaded protrusion and threaded cap }, comprising2110010. The hose stand of wherein the liquid receptacle is a standard 5-gallon paint bucket.31100120. The hose stand of claim 1 , wherein the attachment structure is a clamp designed to attach to a wall of the liquid receptacle.41100120. The hose stand of claim 2 , wherein the attachment structure is a clamp sized and shaped to fit over a lip of the standard 5-gallon paint bucket and attach to the bucket's wall. ...

CABLE CLAMP

A cable clamp includes a clamping member for clamping cables and a space-infilling board mounted to the clamping member. The board includes a number of detachable portions to provide adjustability of the overall size of the board, and to allow for the creation of additional cable slots if any are required. 1. A cable clamp , comprising:a clamping member to clamp cables; anda board mounted to the clamping member, wherein the board comprises a plurality of detachable portions.2. The cable clamp of claim 1 , wherein the board defines a plurality of lengthways first slots and a plurality of transverse second slots intersecting with the first slots in opposite sides of the board claim 1 , to divide the board into the plurality of portions.3. The cable clamp of claim 1 , wherein the clamping member comprises a base and two arms extending up from a top of the base to clamp the cables.4. The cable clamp of claim 3 , wherein the clamping member further comprises two pins extending from upper portions of the arms toward each other.5. The cable clamp of claim 3 , wherein a bottom of the base opposite to the arms is coated with glue.6. The cable clamp of claim 3 , wherein the board is connected to an outer surface of one of the arms opposite to the other arm claim 3 , one of the plurality of first slots is defined in a junction between the arm and the board and perpendicular to the base claim 3 , and the plurality of second slots perpendicularly intersect with the first slot.7. The cable clamp of claim 1 , wherein the board defines a slot in response to one of the plurality of portions being removed claim 1 , to receive some of the cables. 1. Technical FieldThe present disclosure relates to a cable clamp.2. Description of Related ArtCable clamps may be mounted in a chassis between a sidewall of the chassis and a motherboard mounted in the chassis, to clamp cables. As a result, the cables and the cable clamps may prevent airflow from passing through a space between the ...

Pipe clamp combination

A pipe clamp wedge is disclosed that can be used with an existing pipe clamp anchor to secure a brake line pipe to a rail car. The wedge has a cradle portion having a concave side receiving the pipe, and a convex wedge side opposite the concave side. The cradle portion has a height increasing in a longitudinal direction, and a pair of opposed channels on lateral sides of the wedge are adapted to receive tabs on the pipe anchor. A pair of tabs on the wedge extends in the opposite direction from the tabs on the pipe anchor on either side of the cradle portion. Thus, the wedge can be slid onto the anchor, tightening around the pipe as the wedge moves in the longitudinal direction onto the anchor, and the wedge is dimensioned so that when the wedge cannot move further, the tabs on the wedge extend beyond the pipe anchor and may be bent up (toward the railcar) to secure the wedge. The parts of the combination are adapted so that sliding the pipe onto the anchor and bending the tabs may be done with a hammer.

ADJUSTABLE PIPE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

A pipe support assembly for use in the pipeline transmission industry. More particularly, an adjustable pipe support assembly for use in bracing and securing a section of pipe, while being able to removably detach a strap of said support assembly from said pipe, and thus, monitor and inspect an outer coating of said pipe for corrosion and/or any other possible damage to said pipe. More particularly still, a pipe support assembly having a plurality of pipe chocks with vibration regulators for use in preventing and controlling any vibratory movements of said pipe. 1. A pipe support apparatus for use in supporting and stabilizing pipes and other tubular members comprising:a. a flexible strap having a first end and a second end;b. a bracket member adapted to connect to both said first end and second end of said strap; andc. a base plate member adapted to secure said bracket members to a surface.2. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first end and said second end of said strap are fused to said bracket members.3. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said bracket member comprises a plurality of apertures to attachably connect said bracket member to said strap.4. The pipe support apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an adjustable plate member on said first end and said second end of said strap claim 3 , wherein said plate member adapts to attachably connect to said bracket member in order to adjust said strap to a desired length.5. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said base plate members comprise a plurality of bolts that extend in a relatively upward direction from said surface claim 1 , wherein said bracket members are adapted to attachably connect to said bolts.6. The pipe support apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of pipe chocks disposed between said first end and said second end of said strap and underneath a section of a pipe.7. The pipe support apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said pipe chocks comprise ...

TRAPEZE CONDUIT SUPPORT SYSTEM

A support bracket for a hanger assembly that supports one or more non-structural components in a building comprises a web having opposite upper and lower edge margins and opposite left and right edge margins. The web defines at least one non-structural component opening configured to receive and support one of the non-structural components. The at least one non-structural component opening having a closed shape. A first flange extends from the upper edge margin of the web in a first direction and is configured to be attached to at least one support rod. A second flange extends from the lower edge margin of the web in a second direction opposite the first direction. The left and right edge margins of the web define partial openings. Each of the partial openings having an open shape that is a segment of the closed shape of the at least one non-structural component opening. 1. A support bracket for a hanger assembly that supports one or more non-structural components in a building , the support bracket comprising:a web having opposite upper and lower edge margins, opposite left and right edge margins, and a length extending between the left and right edge margins, the web defining at least one non-structural component opening configured to receive and support one of the non-structural components, the at least one non-structural component opening having a closed shape;a first flange extending from the upper edge margin of the web in a first direction and configured to be attached to at least one support rod; anda second flange extending from the lower edge margin of the web in a second direction opposite the first direction,wherein the left and right edge margins of the web define partial openings, each of the partial openings having an open shape that is a segment of the closed shape of the at least one non-structural component opening.2. The support bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first flange defines left and right support rod openings adjacent the respective left ...

Support for a conduit

A support for a pipe which comprises a body which comprises a through-orifice for the pipe. The through-orifice has a diameter which is greater than an external diameter of the pipe. At least one base of the support is configured so as to be in contact with and connected to a fixing surface. A first ring and a second ring each have an eccentric orifice and are configured so as to be fitted one into the other in the orifice of the body about the pipe when the support is put in position. By rotating at least one of the first and second rings, the position of the axis of the pipe may be adjusted radially relative to the support.

PIPE CLAMP

Example aspects of a pipe clamp and a method for attaching a pipe clamp to a pipe are disclosed. The pipe clamp can comprise a first clamp segment defining a first semi-cylindrical wall; a second clamp segment defining a second semi-cylindrical wall, the first semi-cylindrical wall and second semi-cylindrical wall defining a void therebetween; a first projection monolithically formed with the first clamp segment, the first projection extending from the first semi-cylindrical wall; and a fastener coupling the first clamp segment to the second clamp segment. 1. A pipe clamp comprising:a first clamp segment defining a first semi-cylindrical wall;a second clamp segment defining a second semi-cylindrical wall, the first semi-cylindrical wall and second semi-cylindrical wall defining a void therebetween;a first projection monolithically formed with the first clamp segment, the first projection extending from the first semi-cylindrical wall; anda fastener coupling the first clamp segment to the second clamp segment.2. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment comprise cast material.3. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp segment and second clamp segment are formed by casting the first clamp segment and second clamp segment in a mold.4. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a second projection extending from the second semi-cylindrical wall claim 1 , the second projection monolithic with the second clamp segment.5. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of projections extending from the first semi-cylindrical wall claim 1 , the plurality of projections arranged in at least one of a series of rows and a series of columns.6. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , wherein the first projection defines one of a triangular prism claim 1 , triangular pyramid claim 1 , square pyramid claim 1 , cone claim 1 , and hemisphere.7. The pipe clamp of claim 1 , the first clamp segment defining a first notch ...

BRACKET AND USE

A bracket for pipe profiles includes a body with a center hole for enclosing a pipe profile in the center hole where the body includes at least two non-elastic bracket parts with internal surfaces towards the center hole and external surfaces. The bracket parts' internal surfaces include at least two radial spokes with spoke end surfaces for contact against the pipe profile. A ring shaped elastic gasket may be placed around each spoke end surface, which together with the spoke end surfaces has contact against the pipe profile. The invention also includes use of the bracket for mounting pipe profiles. The bracket has a shape, which ensures hygienic tight connection between bracket and pipe profile and the pipe profile is mechanically supported. The bracket can therefore be used in environments with high hygiene requirements, for example in the foodstuff industry. 121.-. (canceled)22. A bracket for pipe profiles , comprising:a body with a center hole for enclosing a pipe profile in the center hole, wherein the body comprises at least two non-elastic bracket parts with internal surfaces towards the center hole and external surfaces;wherein the internal surfaces of the non-elastic bracket parts comprise at least two radial spokes having spoke end surfaces for contact against the pipe profile; andwherein a ring shaped elastic seal is placed around each spoke end surface, which together with the spoke end surfaces have contact against the pipe profile.23. The bracket according to claim 22 , wherein the internal surfaces of the non-elastic bracket parts include at least three radial spokes.24. The bracket according to claim 22 , wherein each of the ring shaped elastic gaskets are placed in recesses in the peripheries of each of the spoke end surfaces.25. The bracket according to claim 22 , wherein the ring shaped elastic gaskets are designed in one or more polymeric materials from the group of polymeric materials including homopolymer acetal or copolymer acetal (POM) claim ...

Watch Stand

A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and mange a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable. 1. A watch stand comprising:a base support;a multisided sleeve extending from the base support at a first end section to a second end section defining an opening thereto; anda post extending from a first end region to a second end region, said post configured to be removably inserted at its first end region into the opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon, the post further including an angled support surface at its second end region and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post from below the support surface to the first end region of the post, wherein said helical groove being configured to receive and mange a charging cable that is coupled to the second end region of the post.2. The watch stand of claim 1 , wherein the base support has a bottom surface that is configured to stand on a support surface and a top surface opposed to said bottom surface claim 1 , said top surface being sloped downward as it extends from a first side to a second side.3. The watch stand of claim 2 , further including a lip that extends above the top surface at the second side of the base support.4. The watch stand of claim 1 , wherein the ...

CLAMP AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY

A clamping assembly includes a plurality of clamps for fastening hoses or cables on a frame structure. Each clamp has a cube-shaped body which surrounds a cylindrical hollow space or bore which extends through the body. The body includes a first and a second body part. Each body part has a separating surface on which a semi-cylindrical recess is formed. The body parts are joined to each other at their separating faces by means of a plug connection. Each body has plug pins on at least one side face and plug bores on an opposite side face. 1. Clamp for a clamping assembly for fastening hoses or cables to a frame structure , the clamp comprising:a cube-like body which peripherally surrounds a cylindrical bore which is opened at its end faces and which has a central axis, wherein the body is divided into a first body part and a second body part, the first body part having a first separating face, the second body part having a second separating face which engages the first separating face, each separating face having a semi-cylindrical recess formed therein, the body parts are joined together at the separating faces by means of a push-fit connection, the body having a first side face which is parallel to the axis, the body having a second side face which is parallel to the axis and opposite from the first side face;plug pins which project from the first side face; andplug bores formed in the second side face.2. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein:plug posts are formed on one of the separating faces on a side of the semi-cylindrical recess, and plug recesses are formed on the other separating face, each plug recess being arranged to receive a corresponding one of the plug posts in order to connect the two body parts.3. The clamp of claim 2 , wherein:the plug posts engage in the plug recesses.4. The clamp of claim 1 , wherein:a slit is formed on a side face which is joined to one of the separating faces, the slit being elongated in a direction which is parallel to the axis of ...

GUIDING OR HOLDING DEVICE FOR RECEIVING PIPES, CABLES OR FLEXIBLE TUBES

A guiding or holding device has a U-shaped or C-shaped receiving element () for receiving a pipe, flexible tube or a cable. The receiving element () has a coupling section () for detachable coupling with other components. The coupling section () is arranged in a circumferential area of the receiving element () and has an outer mounting surface (), in the area of which coupling elements () projecting over the mounting surface () as well as protruding into the mounting surface are arranged. With the coupling elements (), the receiving element () can be coupled as desired with another receiving element ( or ), with a holding element () or with a connection element (). 1. A guiding or holding device comprising a U-shaped or C-shaped receiving element for receiving a pipe , flexible tube or a cable , the receiving element having a coupling section for detachable coupling with other components , the coupling section being arranged in a circumferential area of the receiving element and the coupling section comprising:an outer mounting surface;coupling elements arranged in an area of the mounting surface, the coupling elements projecting over the mounting surface as well as protruding into the mounting surface, wherein the receiving element is coupleable, via the coupling elements with another receiving element, with a holding element or with a connection element.2. A guiding device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the mounting surface defines a plane of symmetry, which extends at right angles to the receiving element;the coupling elements are configured as a locking element projecting over the mounting surface in one lateral area of the plane of symmetry and as a locking recess protruding into the mounting surface in another lateral area of the plane of symmetry; andthe locking element and the locking recess are arranged symmetrically to the plane of symmetry.3. A guiding device in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising a cotter in the area of the mounting ...

PIPE CLIP WITH LOCKING FEATURE

A pipe clip for fastening a pipe to a support structure includes an annular pipe clip body for surrounding the pipe to be fastened. The pipe clip body has a first and a second flange which in use are pulled towards each other by a male fastening element having a head and a shank. The second flange is associated with a female fastener via which the male fastening element is connected to the second flange. The first flange has a longitudinal slot which has an open end opposing the closed end, the open end opening up in an edge of the first flange for introducing the shank of the male fastening element into the slot. The first flange has an upstanding collar portion around the closed end of the cutout. 1. A pipe clip for fastening a pipe to a wall , ceiling or other support structure , the pipe clip comprising:a substantially annular pipe clip body which in use surrounds the pipe to be fastened and has a first and a second flange which in use are pulled towards each other by means of a male fastening element having a head and having a shank extending from an underside of the head, wherein the second flange is associated with a female fastening means via which the male fastening element is connected to the second flange, and wherein the first flange has a cutout with at least one closed end at which the shank is received in a mounted state, the first flange having an upstanding collar portion arranged at said closed end of the cutout, and the head of the male fastening element having a circular groove in its underside, said groove being engageable with the collar portion so as to mutually lock the head and the first flange in position at said closed end,wherein the cutout is a longitudinal slot which has an open end opposing the said closed end, said open end opening up in an edge of the first flange for introducing the shank of the male fastening element into the slot,wherein the first flange adjacent the slot has an inclined end portion with respect to the plane of ...

WIRE TRAY FOR A WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY

A wire tray includes tray walls defining a tray channel configured to receive corresponding wires of a wire bundle. A wire cradle extends from a corresponding tray wall. The wire cradle has a cradle channel open to the tray channel having a wire exit at a front of the wire cradle. The wire cradle has a pocket and a protrusion aligned with the pocket on an opposite side of the cradle channel. The wire is routed in the cradle channel around the protrusion into the pocket to form at least two bends in the wire between the tray channel and the wire exit The wire cradle includes a retention cap extending into the cradle channel that captures the wire in the cradle channel. 1. A wire tray configured to support and route wires of a wire bundle between electrical components , the wire tray comprising:tray walls defining a tray channel configured to receive corresponding wires of the wire bundle;a wire cradle extending from a corresponding tray wall along a wire cradle axis, the wire cradle having a cradle channel open to the tray channel, the cradle channel having a wire exit at a front of the wire cradle, the wire cradle receiving a corresponding wire of the wire bundle and routing the wire to the wire exit, the wire cradle having a pocket and a protrusion aligned with the pocket on an opposite side of the cradle channel, the wire being routed in the cradle channel around the protrusion into the pocket to form at least two bends in the wire between the tray channel and the wire exit.2. The wire tray of claim 1 , wherein the wire is at least partially compressed by the protrusion to hold the wire in the cradle channel by an interference fit.3. The wire tray of claim 1 , wherein the wire is at least twice bent across the wire cradle axis.4. The wire tray of claim 1 , wherein the wire follows a tortious path from the tray channel to the wire exit.5. The wire tray of claim 1 , wherein a width of the cradle channel between the tray channel and the pocket is equal to a width of ...

Medical Line Organizer

A device and associated method for organizing lines comprising a base structure forming a channel with two sides, the two sides having a plurality of tabs and slots between the tabs for locating and supporting medical lines, the device including a cover structure for captivating the lines and further including a resilient structure for providing friction strain relief for the lines to relieve the full weight of the lines on the patient. The device accommodates a wide size range of different lines and allows break away tabs to further increase the size range accommodated. The structure may be cut or snapped to desired length at the point of use. The device and installed lines may be easily attached and detached from the bed allowing maximum patient mobility. The cover may be easily labeled to indicate each line. Variations may be adapted for sterilization or made for one-time use. 1. A device for organizing medical lines , said medical lines including tubing and/or wires , said device comprising:a base structure and a cover structure;said base structure forming a channel structure comprising a bottom member and two sides attached to said bottom member, said two sides comprising a first side and a second side opposite one another across from said bottom member;each side of said two sides comprising one or more tabs forming one or more slots between said one or more tabs, said one or more slots for receiving said medical lines;said one or more tabs comprising a base latch structure for receiving and holding said cover structure;said cover structure for forming a bridge between said first side and said second side, said cover structure having a cover latch structure for interfacing with said tab latch structure of said first side and said tab latch structure of said second side for attaching said cover structure to said base structure;said one or more tabs forming said base latch structure being flexible to releasably engage said cover latch structure of said cover ...

ATTACHMENT PLATE AND SYSTEM FOR PIPE-SUPPORT INTERFACE

Attachment plates and systems for pipe support interfaces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, system for pipe-support interface, having a pipe, a pipe support, and a low-friction surface between the pipe and pipe support, includes an improvement comprising a plate in an interface between the low-friction surface and the pipe support, the plate constructed of a corrosion resistant material, the plate having a recessed area for receiving the low-friction surface. 1. A device for attaching a low-friction surface between a pipe and a support for the pipe , the low-friction surface having a flat face , the device comprising:a flat, rectangular plate having a recessed portion capable of receiving the flat face of the low-friction surface, the recessed portion of the plate bounded by first and second raised outer edges;wherein the plate has a first set of holes through the recessed portion capable of allowing attachment means to pass through for attachment of the plate to the low-friction surface;wherein the first outer edge has a second set of holes through capable of allowing attachment means to pass through for attachment of the plate to the support; and,wherein the second outer edge has a third set of holes capable of allowing attachment means to pass through for attachment of the plate to the support.2. The device for attaching a low-friction surface between a pipe and a support of claim 1 , wherein the plate is made of a corrosion resistant material.3. The device for attaching a low-friction surface between a pipe and a support of claim 2 , wherein the plate has a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end claim 2 , and wherein the recessed portion extends from the first longitudinal end to the second longitudinal end.4. The device for attaching a low-friction surface between a pipe and a support of claim 3 , wherein the plate further comprises two U-bolt receiving holes claim 3 , one U-bolt receiving hole near the first longitudinal end and one U- ...

Cable adapter and method

An adapter for releasably attaching a cable end having an end fitting to a frame of a hoist apparatus at an attachment opening of the frame includes a pair of longitudinal arms connected by a transverse bridge, an attachment portion coupled to the pair of arms and spaced longitudinally from the bridge, and a gate member. The bridge has inner and outer faces connected by a side face, a longitudinal cable passageway through the inner and outer faces, and a cable insertion slot communicating with the cable passageway, wherein the insertion slot is open through the inner, outer, and side faces. The gate member is received by the insertion slot, and is selectively removable from the slot to permit transversely directed insertion of a portion of the cable end through the slot into the cable passageway such that the end fitting is opposed by the inner face of the bridge.

CABLE STAY

A cable stay has a body with one or more channels on its underside through which a cable or wire passes. The body of the stay is then placed against one side of a fabric material and a back plate is placed on the other side of the fabric, flush with the body. Magnetic force attracts the back plate and the body toward one another holding both the body and the cables or wires within a channel firmly in place. 1. A cable stay comprising:a body having one or more magnets, a substantially planar bottom surface and one or more channels;a substantially planar ferromagnetic back plate configured to be flush with the substantially planar bottom surface.2. The cable stay of wherein the one or more channels comprise one or more grooves in the substantially planar bottom surface.3. The cable stay of wherein the one or more grooves comprise a first groove and a second groove.4. The cable stay of wherein the one or more grooves include lips capable of securing cables within the one or more grooves.5. The cable stay of wherein the first groove and the second groove intersect.6. The cable stay of further comprising an aligning structure on the backplate and a structure on the bottom surface of the body capable of interacting with the aligning structure.7. The cable stay of wherein the aligning structure comprises one or more structures selected from the group consisting of a nub claim 6 , a dimple claim 6 , a groove and a ridge.8. The cable stay of wherein the structure on the bottom surface of the body comprises a structure selected from the group consisting of a dimple claim 7 , a nub claim 7 , a ridge claim 7 , a groove and an intersection of a first groove and a second groove.9. The cable stay of further comprising a groove covers capable of being removably affixed to the bottom surface of the body.10. The cable stay of wherein the one or more grooves comprise a first groove and a second groove.11. The cable stay of wherein the first groove and the second groove intersect.12. ...

Hose Clamp Assembly

A hose clamp assembly for use with an agricultural machine that help to route hoses or other elongate routed components about the agricultural machine. The hose clamp assembly may include a first clamp block having first and second outer walls, with at least a first set of openings formed in one of the first and second outer walls. Additionally, the first clamp block may further include a second set of openings formed into the other of the first and second outer walls. The first clamp block may be secured to the agricultural machine, to a mounting bracket, or to a lock plate. Additionally, the hose clamp assembly may have a second clamp block having third and fourth outer walls. The second clamp block may have a third set of openings formed therein, as well as a fourth set of openings. The clamp blocks may be mounted to one another. 2. The hose clamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the second outer wall and the fourth outer wall of the first and second clamp blocks is configured to be engageable with a surface of the agricultural machine to define a closure wall that extends across at least one of the second and fourth sets of openings to support a second set of hoses of the agricultural machine.3. The hose clamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein one of the second outer wall and the fourth outer wall of the first and second clamp blocks is configured to be mountable directly adjacent to a frame of the agricultural machine to define a closure wall that extends across at least one of the second and fourth sets of openings to support a second set of hoses of the agricultural machine.4. The hose clamp assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a locking plate that engages at least one of the second outer wall and the fourth outer wall of the first and second clamp blocks to define a closure wall that extends across at least one of the second and fourth sets openings to support a second set of hoses of the agricultural machine.5. The hose clamp assembly of claim ...

FIXING DEVICE FOR CABLES

A fixing device for cables has at least an edge clip part for mounting the fixing device on an edge of a base part. The edge clip part includes a plug-on gap into which the edge is introduced when plugging the edge clip part onto the edge. At least one protective tab is provided which is articulated to a boundary wall of the plug-on gap and extends towards an opposed boundary wall of the plug-on gap. A recess for the protective tab is provided on the opposed boundary wall of the plug-on gap, into which the tip of the protective tab partly engages in the unloaded condition of the edge clip part 1. A fixing device for cables with at least en edge clip part for mounting said fixing device on an edge of a base part , wherein said edge clip part includes a plug-on gap into which an edge is introduced when plugging said edge clip part onto said edge , wherein at least one protective tab is provided , said protective tab being articulated to a boundary wall of said plug-on gap and extending towards an opposed boundary wall of said plug-on gap , a recess for said protective tab being provided on an opposed boundary wall of said plug-on gap , into which said tip of said protective tab partly engages in an unloaded condition of said edge clip part.2. The fixing device of wherein at least two of said protective tabs are provided.3. The fixing device of wherein one each of said protective tabs is arranged at each of said ends of said plug-on gap.4. The fixing device of wherein a first protective tab is arranged on one of said boundary walls of said plug-on gap and that a second protective tab is arranged on an opposed of said boundary wails of said plug-on gap.5. The fixing device of wherein a metal part is inserted into said edge clip part claim 1 , said a metal part reinforcing said edge clip part.6. The fixing device of wherein said metal part is a bendable clip or a spring sheet which partly constricts said plug-on gap of said edge clip part when said edge is not inserted ...

PLUMBING BRACKET ASSEMBLY

A plumbing bracket assembly has a plastic main bracket body and a telescoping bracket. The telescoping bracket runs through the main bracket body, and is able to extend to allow the bracket assembly to be secured to structure (such as studs) at both ends, over a range of distances between structure elements. The bracket body is initially able to slide along the telescoping bracket, for desired positioning, but may be locked in place using screws on the main bracket body. Hardware, such a hose clamp and multiple pipe clamps, is initially coupled to the main bracket body. The main bracket body may have a central depression for receiving a relatively large pipe run, and notches or depressions on opposite sides of the central depression, for receiving smaller pipe runs. 1. A plumbing bracket assembly comprising:a bracket body for supporting multiple pipe runs;hardware, secure to the bracket body prior to installation of the pipe runs, for securing the pipe runs to the bracket body; anda telescoping bracket mechanically coupled to the bracket body for securing the bracket assembly to external objects.2. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket body is made of plastic.3. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket body has a central groove or notch for receiving a relatively large diameter pipe.4. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 3 , wherein the bracket body has additional relatively small grooves or notches for receiving relatively small diameter pipes claim 3 , such as supply pipes.5. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein the bracket body has multiple of the relatively small grooves or notches on each side of the central groove or notch claim 4 , enabling varying of the relative spacing of the pipes secured to the bracket body.6. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bracket body is independently slidable along the telescoping bracket.7. The plumbing bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

PUZZLE-LOCK PIPE MOUNT ASSEMBLY

A carrier assembly for a plurality of pipes includes a block and a keeper plate. The block has pipe holes defined therein, which are configured to receive the pipes. A slot is angular to the pipe holes. The keeper plate has a planar member and open channels formed therethrough, which are configured to partially surround the pipes. A lock member on the keeper plate interfaces the slot in the block. The keeper plate is moveable between an unlocked position, where the lock member is outside of the slot of the block and the open channels are not aligned with the pipe holes of the block; and a locked position, rotated relative to the unlocked position, where the lock member of the keeper plate is within the slot of the block, and the open channels of the keeper plate are aligned with the pipe holes of the block. 13-. (canceled)4. A carrier assembly , comprising:a plurality of pipes having a flange extending circumferentially from each of the pipes; a plurality of pipe holes defined therein, configured to receive a portion of the pipes;', 'a ledge formed in the pipe holes of the block; and', 'a slot, angular to the pipe holes;, 'a block, having a planar member;', 'a plurality of arms defining a plurality of open channels through the planar member, wherein the open channels are configured to partially receive the pipes; and', 'a lock member configured to interface with a portion of the slot in the block:, 'a keeper plate, having an unlocked position, in which the lock member of the keeper plate is outside of the slot of the block, and the open channels of the keeper plate are not aligned with the pipe holes of the block, and', 'a locked position, rotated relative to the unlocked position, in which the lock member of the keeper plate is within the slot of the block, and the open channels of the keeper plate are aligned with the pipe holes of the block;, 'wherein the keeper plate is moveable, relative to the block, betweenwherein the lock member of the keeper plate has a ...

TUBE CLAMP

A tube holder includes a tube clamp having a housing and a clamping mechanism. The housing has a tube entry along a major surface thereof. A first tube passageway extends from the tube entry into the housing, and a tube receiving channel is coupled to the first tube passageway. The clamping mechanism comprises a lever handle user operable to transition from a first position to a second position. A gate is coupled to the lever handle, and a tube pinch is coupled to the lever handle. When a tube is peripherally inserted into the tube receiving channel and the lever handle of the clamping mechanism is in the second position, the gate prevents the tube from exiting the housing via the first tube passageway, and the tube pinch pinches the tube so as to prevent a flow of a fluid through the tube. 1. A tube holder comprising: a housing having a tube entry along a major surface thereof;', 'a first tube passageway that extends from the tube entry into the housing;', 'a tube receiving channel coupled to the first tube passageway; and', a lever handle user operable to transition from a first position to a second position;', 'a gate coupled to the lever handle; and', 'a tube pinch coupled to the lever handle;, 'a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism having, the gate prevents the tube from exiting the housing via the first tube passageway; and', 'the tube pinch pinches the tube so as to prevent a flow of a fluid through a pinch point of the tube., 'when a tube is peripherally inserted so as to pass from the tube entry through the first tube passageway and into the tube receiving channel and the lever handle of the clamping mechanism is in the second position, 'wherein], 'a tube clamp having2. The tube holder of claim 1 , wherein: when the lever handle is in the first position, the gate exposes the tube receiving channel to the first tube passageway and the tube pinch is disposed in an unclamped position relative to the tube receiving channel; and', 'when the lever handle ...

WIRE HARNESS CLIP WITH INTEGRAL WIRE RETAINERS

A wire harness clip includes an elongated wire support, a plurality of wire retainers provided at spaced locations on the elongated wire support and a mounting stud that projects from the elongated wire support. 1. A wire harness clip , comprising:an elongated wire support;{'sub': '1', 'a plurality of wire retainers provided at spaced locations on said elongated wire support, wherein at least one wire retainer of said plurality of wire retainers includes opposed flexible flanges, wherein each of the opposed flexible flanges include a base at said elongated wire support, and wherein opposed bases are separated by a distance D; and'}a mounting stud projecting from said elongated wire support.2. The clip of claim 1 , wherein said elongated wire support includes a wire abutment surface and said plurality of wire retainers are aligned to engage and hold a wire on said wire abutment surface.3. (canceled)4. The clip of claim 2 , wherein said opposed flanges are arcuate and curve toward each other.5. The clip of claim 4 , further including a gap between said opposed arcuate flanges.6. The clip of claim 5 , wherein each of said opposed flanges is integrally molded with said elongated wire support and includes a tip adjacent said gap.7. The clip of claim 6 , wherein opposed tips are separated by a distance Dwhere D>D.83. The clip of claim 7 , wherein a wire held in said clip has a diameter D and D>D>Dso that said wire is captured between said opposed flanges but has clearance to slide along said wire abutment surface within said opposed flanges.9. The clip of claim 8 , wherein said mounting stud projects from a mounting side of said elongated wire support.10. The clip of claim 9 , wherein said mounting side is opposite said wire abutment surface and said plurality of wire retainers.11. The clip of claim 10 , wherein said mounting stud includes a series of aligned frustoconical ribs.12. A wire harness clip claim 10 , comprising:an elongated wire support having a longitudinal ...

CABLE COVER

A cable cover of this invention is used for guiding the orientation of a cable that extends out from a connector. This cable cover includes a pair of divided bodies, a cable passage, and a supporting portion. The pair of divided bodies have a pair of joining faces that are to be joined to each other. The cable passage includes a bent passage portion for housing a bent portion of the cable. The supporting portion extends as a curved surface along the forward direction of the cable in the bent passage portion, and is configured to be able to support an inward portion of the bend in the bent portion. 1. A cable cover comprising:a pair of divided bodies that respectively include a pair of joining faces that are to be joined to each other, the pair of divided bodies being joined together so as to sandwich a cable that extends from an electrical connector to the outside of the electrical connector;a cable passage that includes a bent passage portion in which a predetermined bent portion of the cable is to be housed, the cable passage being provided inside the pair of divided bodies, and being configured to house at least a portion of the cable; anda supporting portion that is provided on a divided body out of the pair of divided bodies, the supporting portion extending as a curved surface along a forward direction of the cable in the bent passage portion, and being configured to be able to support an inward portion of a bend in the bent portion.2. The cable cover according to claim 1 ,wherein the supporting portion is provided on one divided body out of the pair of divided bodies, andthe supporting portion protrudes from the joining face of the one divided body in a facing direction in which the joining faces of the pair of divided bodies face each other.3. The cable cover according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting portion is arranged at a location farther inward in the cable passage than a position of the joining face.4. The cable cover according to claim 1 ,wherein ...

CABLE TWISTING PROTECTION DEVICE, METHOD OF USE THEREOF AND WIND TURBINE

A cable twisting protection device, a method of use of the cable twisting protection device and a wind turbine are provided according to the present application. The cable twisting protection device includes: a cable clamping block, including a first clamping block and a second clamping block, wherein the first clamping block and the second clamping block are connected to form a tubular structure having a through hole at a middle and the through hole is configured to clamp a cable; and a cable partition plate, formed by splicing two or more separation plates, wherein grooves are provided in butting faces of each of the separation plates. The cable clamping blocks are fixedly connected to the cable partition plate, and the tubular structures of the cable clamping blocks are vertically aligned with the separation holes of the cable partition plate respectively. 1. A cable twisting protection device , comprising:two or more cable clamping blocks, wherein each of the cable clamping blocks comprises a first clamping block and a second clamping block, the first clamping block and the second clamping block are connected to form a tubular structure having a through hole at a middle, and the through hole is configured to clamp a cable; anda cable partition plate formed by splicing two or more separation plates together, wherein grooves are provided in butting faces of the separation plates, to allow separation holes allowing the cable to pass through to be formed at the butting faces after the separation plates are spliced together, and the cable clamping blocks are mounted at the separation holes respectively; andwherein the cable clamping blocks are fixedly connected to the cable partition plate, the tubular structures of the cable clamping blocks are vertically aligned with the separation holes of the cable partition plate respectively, a size of each of the separation holes is larger than a size of the through hole of the respective tubular structure, and a projection of ...

Adjustable Clamp Systems and Methods

In an example, an adjustable clamp system includes a base, a clamp assembly, and a first eccentric bushing. The base includes an anchor portion configured to couple the base to a support structure, a first clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion, and a second clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion. The clamp assembly includes a clamp defining a bore, a first flange extending from a first side of the clamp and coupled to the first clamp-support portion, and a second flange extending from a second side of the clamp and coupled to the second clamp-support portion. The first eccentric bushing couples the first flange to the first clamp-support portion. The first eccentric bushing is rotatable relative to the first flange to translate the clamp assembly in a first direction relative to the base and adjust a distance between the clamp and the anchor portion of the base. 115-. (canceled)16. An adjustable clamp system , comprising: an anchor portion configured to couple the base to a support structure,', 'a first clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion,', 'a second clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion, and', 'a plurality of first serrations on the first clamp-support portion and the second clamp-support portion; and, 'a base comprising a clamp defining a bore,', 'a first flange extending from a first side of the clamp,', 'a second flange extending from a second side of the clamp, and', 'a plurality of second serrations on the first flange and the second flange,, 'a clamp assembly comprisinga plurality of fasteners configured to couple, in a first state and a second state, (i) the first flange of the clamp assembly to the first clamp-support portion of the base and (ii) the second flange of the clamp assembly to the second clamp-support portion of the base,wherein, in the first state, the clamp assembly is translatable in a first direction relative to the base to provide for selection, from among a plurality ...

FASTENING-TYPE PIPE SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR CURVED PIPE

A fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus capable of supporting a curved pipe against loads acting on a curved portion of the pipe via clamps having curved surfaces and being easily attached to and detached from the curved portion of the pipe. The fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus includes: a first clamp having a semicircular cross-sectional shape and a curved surface with a curvature to surround the curved portion of a pipe; a second clamp having a semicircular cross-sectional shape and a curved surface with a curvature to surround the curved portion of the pipe, the second clamp being coupled to the first clamp; a connection bolt coupling the first clamp with the second clamp; and a washer placed around the connection bolt. 1. A fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus for supporting a curved pipe against loads acting on a curved portion of the pipe , the fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus comprising:a first clamp having a semicircular cross-sectional shape and a curved surface with a curvature to surround the curved portion of the pipe;a second clamp having a semicircular cross-sectional shape and a curved surface with a curvature to surround the curved portion of the pipe, the second clamp being coupled to the first clamp;a connection bolt coupling the first clamp with the second clamp; anda washer placed around the connection bolt.2. The fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a side of the washer is curved with a curvature and another side of the washer is flat.3. The fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a supporting part coupled to the connection bolt and supporting the curved portion of the pipe.4. The fastening-type pipe supporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first clamp comprises first connection portions protruding from both lateral ends of the first clamp and comprising a plurality of first connection holes claim 1 ,the second clamp comprises second connection portions ...

CONDUIT CLAMP FOR CHANNEL FRAMING

A conduit clamp for securing a conduit component to channel framing includes first and second jaws each having opposite first and second end portions. The first end portions of the first and second jaws are configured for securement to one another, such that first and second jaws generally oppose one another and the second end portions of the first and second jaws are free from attachment to one another, to define a conduit receiving space between the first and second jaws. Each of the first and second jaws includes a coupling component at the second end portion thereof having a generally dovetail shape configured for reception in an external fitting groove of the channel framing to attach the conduit clamp to the channel framing. 1. A conduit clamp for securing a conduit component to channel framing including an elongate channel framing body having opposite longitudinal ends , a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends , and a fitting side defining an external fitting groove extending lengthwise of the body , the conduit clamp comprising:a first jaw having opposite first and second end portions; anda second jaw having opposite first and second end portions,wherein the first end portions of the first and second jaws are configured for securement to one another, such that first and second jaws generally oppose one another and the second end portions of the first and second jaws are free from attachment to one another, to define a conduit receiving space between the first and second jaws,wherein each of the first and second jaws includes a coupling component at the second end portion thereof having a generally dovetail shape configured for reception in the external fitting groove of the channel framing to attach the conduit clamp to the channel framing.2. The conduit clamp set forth in claim 1 , wherein coupling component of each of the first and second jaws has a width that tapers toward the corresponding first end portion to define the generally ...

FITTING FOR BRACE MEMBER

Example aspects of a fitting for engaging a brace member and a method for attaching a brace member to a mounting bracket are disclosed. The fitting for engaging a brace member can comprise a fitting body; a first jaw extending from the fitting body; a second jaw extending from the fitting body, the first jaw and second jaw defining a slot therebetween; and a continuous contact surface defining a top contact surface, a bottom contact surface, a left contact surface, and a right contact surface, the continuous contact surface configured to continuously engage a peripheral edge of the brace member. 1. A fitting for engaging a brace member , the fitting comprising:a fitting body;a first jaw extending from the fitting body;a second jaw extending from the fitting body, the first jaw and second jaw defining a slot therebetween; anda continuous contact surface defining a top contact surface, a bottom contact surface, a left contact surface, and a right contact surface, the continuous contact surface configured to continuously engage a peripheral edge of the brace member.2. The fitting of claim 1 , the top contact surface of the continuous contact surface formed by an end wall of the slot.3. The fitting of claim 2 , further comprising a lip extending from the fitting body claim 2 , the lip comprising a lip wall claim 2 , the bottom contact surface of the continuous contact surface formed by the lip wall.4. The fitting of claim 3 , wherein the first and second jaws extend in a first direction from the fitting body.5. The fitting of claim 4 , wherein the lip wall and the end wall extend in a second direction claim 4 , and wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.6. The fitting of claim 3 , wherein:the end wall and lip wall are substantially co-planar; andthe second jaw is disposed between the end wall and the lip wall.7. The fitting of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener configured to fasten the fitting to the brace member.8. The ...

RELEASABLE SECURING MECHANISM

A line retention device configured to releasably retain one or more lines therebetween. The device has a retention bracket with a female detent on a first end portion and having a receiving aperture defined by a primary opening and a keyway. A male detent is on a second end portion and has a proximal portion, a head portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion extends through the receiving aperture when the retention bracket is in the closed position with proximal and head portions on one side of the female detent and the intermediate portion on the opposite side of the female detent. The intermediate portion is configured to flex between a first, relaxed position with a necked down portion in the keyway so the male detent is blocked from moving out of the female detent portion and a second release position wherein the necked down portion is out of the keyway and aligned with the primary opening so the male detent can pass through the primary opening to move the retention bracket from the closed position to the open position. 1. A line retention device for use one or more selected lines , comprising a retention bracket assembly having releasably engageable first and second end portions and a middle portion therebetween , the retention bracket being movable between an open position wherein the first and second end portions are out of engagement with each other and a closed position wherein the first and second end portions are in releasable engagement with each other with the retention bracket configured to retain the one or more selected lines therein , the first end portion having a female detent having a receiving aperture defined by a primary opening and a keyway extending away from the primary opening , wherein the primary opening has a first width and the keyway has a second width narrower than the first width , the second end portion having a male detent with a proximal portion , a head portion , and an intermediate portion connected to the ...

Modular Plumbing Bracket

A plumbing support assembly for the installation of plumbing pipes in a building, comprising a support bracket to which at least one outlet pipe can be securely attached and at least one section of outlet pipe, said support bracket being capable of attaching to a building structure in a way that places the section of outlet pipe in the correct position for installing a plumbing fixture, said support bracket and section of outlet pipe being assembled together off-site. The support bracket may comprise a snap mount for the pipes, a screw mount for the pipes, or may be molded around the pipes. 1. A plumbing pipe assembly , comprising:at least one outlet pipe; a pipe mount, said pipe mount rigidly attaching the at least one outlet pipe to the support bracket;', 'a stud mount, said stud mount comprising at least one mounting hole for mounting the support bracket to a building structure., 'a support bracket, said support bracket comprising2. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pipe mount is permanently attached to the at least one outlet pipe.3. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pipe mount is removably attached to the at least one outlet pipe.4. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 3 , wherein the pipe mount is a snap mount.5. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 3 , wherein the pipe mount comprises:a pipe support bracket, said pipe support bracket shaped in a way that securely fits around the at least one outlet pipe;wherein the pipe support bracket attaches to the stud mount with screws.6. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 3 , wherein the pipe mount comprises:a pipe support bracket, said pipe support bracket shaped in a way that securely fits around the at least one outlet pipe;wherein the pipe support bracket attaches to the stud mount with adhesive.7. The plumbing pipe assembly of claim 4 , wherein the snap mount comprises a left curved arm and a right curved arm claim 4 , each rigidly attached to the bracket at one end and free at ...

VERTICAL PIPE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A vertical pipe deployment system that includes a flexible pipe deployed vertically in a non-linear manner. A first clamp couples to and supports the flexible pipe. A second clamp couples to the flexible pipe. The second clamp laterally changes a direction of the flexible pipe as the flexible pipe descends vertically between the first clamp and the second clamp. 1. A system comprising:a flexible pipe configured to be deployed vertically in a shaft, wherein the flexible pipe comprises a pipe section and a pipe connector that is connected to the pipe section;a clamp configured to be secured circumferentially around the flexible pipe; anda bolt configured to secure the clamp to a wall of the shaft to enable the clamp to facilitate supporting weight of the flexible pipe within the shaft.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flexible pipe is configured to be deployed non-linearly in the shaft to form a sinusoidal wave pattern or a spiral pattern.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the clamp is configured to be secured circumferentially around the pipe connector in the flexible pipe to enable the clamp to facilitate supporting the weight of the flexible pipe within the shaft.4. The system of claim 3 , comprising:another clamp configured to be secured circumferentially around the pipe section in the flexible pipe; andanother bolt configured to secure the other clamp to the wall of the shaft or another wall of the shaft to enable the other clamp to facilitate supporting the weight of the flexible pipe within the shaft.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the clamp comprises:a plate having a plate aperture, wherein the bolt is configured to be secured to the wall of the shaft through the plate aperture to facilitate securing the clamp to the wall of the shaft; andarms that extend out from the plate to define a groove, wherein the groove is configured to receive the flexible pipe to enable the clamp to facilitate supporting the weight of the flexible pipe within the shaft.6. ...

DEVICE FOR FASTENING HOSES

A device for fastening hoses includes two fastening parts which can be connected to one another and which, in the assembled state, form a passage having an elliptical, in particular circular cross-section, wherein at least one radially encircling groove having an in particular edge-free cross-section is arranged in the inner lateral surface of the passage. 12343224211. A device for fastening hoses , comprising two fastening parts that can be connected with one another , which form a passage having an elliptical , in particular a circular cross-section , in the assembled state , wherein at least one radially circumferential groove ( , ) having an arc-shaped , in particular an edge-free , cross-section is arranged in the inner mantle surface ( , ) of the passage ().22343. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two circumferential grooves ( claim 1 , ) are arranged parallel to one another.3224211222422343. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the inner mantle surface ( claim 1 , ) of the passage () formed by the fastening parts () is configured to be essentially smooth claim 1 , at least outside of the inner mantle surface ( claim 1 , ) provided with the at least one groove ( claim 1 , ).424211. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the transition of the end faces () of the fastening parts () to the passage () is rounded off and claim 1 , in particular claim 1 , is configured to be free of edges.52343. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one groove ( claim 1 , ) is provided with a profile and/or with texturing claim 1 , at least in certain regions.6244321143. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the fastening parts () each have an insert part () claim 1 , which insert parts () form an insert () in the assembled state of the fastening parts () claim 1 , which insert forms the passage () provided with the at least one groove ().742. The device according to claim 6 , wherein the insert parts () are produced from a material that ...

Support device and air conditioning system for vehicle

A support device secures first tubes and second tubes to a vehicle body. The first tubes and the second tubes extend outward from an air conditioning case of a vehicle air conditioning system. The support device is outside the air conditioning case. The support device includes a first bracket in contact with the first tubes, and a second bracket in contact with the second tubes. The support device includes a common bracket coupled to both of the first bracket and the second bracket. The common bracket and the first bracket are in contact with the first tubes from opposite sides, holding the first tubes therebetween. The common bracket and the second bracket are in contact with the refrigerant tubes from opposite sides, holding the refrigerant tubes therebetween.

Hanger System

Embodiments of the invention provide a clevis hanger system. A clevis top can include a hanging portion, a first leg with a first hole, and a second leg with a second hole. A clevis bottom can include a saddle, a third leg with a third hole, and a fourth leg with a fourth hole. To secure the clevis top to the clevis bottom and define an internal area to receive pipe, the first hole can be aligned with the third hole and the second hole can be aligned with the fourth hole, and a fastener can be received through the first hole, the second hole, the third hole, and the fourth hole. At least one of the first hole and the third hole can be surrounded by a first annular flange. At least one of the second hole and the fourth hole can be surrounded by a second annular flange. 1. A clevis hanger system for hanging a pipe from a hanging support , the clevis hanger system comprising:a clevis top including a hanging portion, a first leg with a first hole, and a second leg with a second hole; anda clevis bottom including a saddle, a third leg with a third hole, and a fourth leg with a fourth hole;the first hole being aligned with the third hole, the second hole being aligned with the fourth hole, and a fastener being received through the first hole, the second hole, the third hole, and the fourth hole, to secure the clevis top to the clevis bottom and define an internal area to receive the pipe;at least one of the first hole and the third hole being surrounded by a first annular flange; andat least one of the second hole and the fourth hole being surrounded by a second annular flange.2. The clevis hanger system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the first annular flange and the second annular flange is internally threaded to engage the fastener.3. The clevis hanger system of claim 1 , further comprising:a third annular flange surrounding at least one of the first hole and the third hole; anda fourth annular flange surrounding at least one of the second hole and the fourth ...

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT

An adjustable support, which includes a stationary member and an adjustable member coupled to the stationary member in a manner that permits movement of the adjustable member relative to the stationary member and securing the adjustable member to the stationary member at a preferred position. 1. An adjustable support , which comprises:a stationary member having a base attached to a brace;an adjustable member coupled to the stationary member, the adjustable member having another base attached to another brace and the another base including at least one of a base slot and another base slot for receipt of a plurality of different sized clamps.2. The support of claim 1 , wherein the adjustable member is slideably coupled to the stationary member.3. The support of claim 1 , wherein the base is securely fastened to one of a floor and a ceiling.4. The support of claim 1 , wherein the brace claim 1 , the another base and the another brace are 90° angle iron.5. The support of claim 1 , wherein the another brace is attached to the another base near one end of the another base.6. The support of claim 5 , wherein the another base includes the base slot.7. The support of claim 1 , wherein each end of one of the plurality of different sized clamps is secured within the slot.8. The support of claim 7 , wherein one end of one of the plurality of different sized clamps is secured within the base slot and another end of the one of the plurality of different size clamps is secured within the another base slot.9. A method for adjusting a support claim 7 , which comprises:securing a base of a stationary member to a fixed surface;coupling an adjustable member to the stationary member, the adjustable member having another base with at least one of a base slot and another base slot;moving the adjustable member in a direction perpendicular to the base of the stationary member;securing the adjustable member to the stationary member at one of a minimum position, a maximum position and a ...

Tube Suspension Apparatus and Insert

A tube suspension apparatus is disclosed for suspending one or more tubes from an overhead structure. The apparatus includes a connection member including a tubular member having a bore therethrough wherein an elongate metal piece extends through the bore such that the connection member is connected to a tube clamp, and an attachment member extending perpendicular to the tubular member wherein the attachment member includes a connection device configured to connect to an overhead stationary structure. 1. In combination with an apparatus for fastening one or more tubes to a stationary structure of the type wherein the device includes (a) a rigid block having spaced opposite faces for connecting respectively toward and away from said structure , (b) said block having formed in one of said faces at least one transverse recess for receiving at least a portion of said tube , (c) said block having at each end thereof a rigid lug of height less than the distance between said faces and extending longitudinally therefrom , (1) said lugs having holes extending therethrough perpendicularly to said faces , and (2) the lugs at the opposite ends of the block being staggered in relation with one lug adjacent to one of said faces and the other lug adjacent to the other face , the combined height of said lugs being not more than the distance between said faces , whereby the lug at one end can be disposed in overlapping relation to the lug at the other end of a terminally juxtaposed block of like shape with the holes of the overlapping lugs in alignment , (d) said block having a bolt extending through one of the holes along a first end of the rigid block , the improvement which comprises: (e) a connection member including a tubular member having a bore therethrough wherein the bolt extends through the bore such that the connection member is connected to the rigid block , and (f) an attachment member extending substantially perpendicular to the tubular member wherein the attachment ...

Pipe-On-Pipe Pipe Support Apparatus and Method of Use

A pipe-on-pipe pipe support apparatus and method of use is disclosed. The pipe support apparatus has an upper corrugated support surface comprised of a series of valleys and ridges and a bottom have a support surface that conforms to the curved or circular surface of an underlying pipe support structure such as a pipe. The bottom surface and support surface create flanges or guides to hold the pipe support apparatus upon the underlying pipe support structure. The support surface may be a skid-resistant support surface. The supported piping is positioned to rest solely upon the ridges on the upper surface of the pipe support apparatus. 1. A pipe support apparatus comprising:(a) an underlying pipe support structure having a curved support surface;(b) a pipe support base comprised of an isolating composite material, said pipe support base having a corrugated top with a series of valleys and ridges and a support bottom having a support area conforming to said curved support surface of said underlying pipe support structure;(c) said support area on said bottom of said base positioned upon said curved support surface of said underlying pipe support structure; and(d) piping supported on said ridges of said corrugated top of said pipe support base.2. The pipe support apparatus recited in wherein said pipe support base is attached to said piping.3. The pipe support apparatus recited in wherein said pipe support base is attached to said underlying pipe support structure.4. The pipe support apparatus recited in wherein said support area on said bottom of said pipe support base includes a skid-resistant surface.5. The pipe support apparatus recited in wherein said skid-resistant surface on said support area on said bottom of said pipe support base has a coefficient of friction in the range ≥0.2μ and ≤0.8μ.6. The pipe support apparatus recited in wherein said skid-resistant surface includes a coating selected from the group comprising ceramic claim 5 , paint claim 5 , epoxy ...

Cable Support

A cable support for securing at least one cable along a surface is disclosed. The cable support comprises a central shaft portion having a forward end configured to be secured to the surface and a rearward end configured to extend from the surface. A stop is disposed along the central shaft, the stop being sized and shaped to contact the surface and limit advancement of the forward end into the surface. At least one hook structure extends from the central shaft portion rearward end and curves toward the central shaft portion forward end. The hook structure terminates sufficiently rearward of the stop that at least one cable may be received between the hook structure and the surface when the stop contacts the surface. 1. A cable support for securing at least one cable along a surface , said cable support comprising:a central shaft portion having a forward end configured to be secured to the surface and a rearward end configured to extend from the surface;a stop disposed along said central shaft, said stop being sized and shaped to contact the surface and limit advancement of said forward end into the surface; andat least one hook structure extending from said central shaft portion rearward end and curving toward said central shaft portion forward end;wherein said hook structure terminates sufficiently rearward of said stop that at least one cable may be received between said hook structure and the surface when said stop contacts the surface.2. The cable support of claim 1 , said at least one hook structure including a first hook structure and a second hook structure claim 1 , said first and second hook structures extending along opposite sides of said central shaft portion.3. The cable support of claim 2 , each said hook structure having a rearward portion extending outwardly from said central shaft portion claim 2 , a central portion curving inwardly toward said central shaft portion and forward toward said forward end claim 2 , and a forward portion curving forward ...

PIPE CLAMP

Example aspects of a pipe clamp assembly can comprise a pipe clamp comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, the first clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the second clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end; a projection extending from the inner surface of the first clamp segment, the projection defining a linear top edge configured to engage a pipe, the linear top edge oriented distal to the inner surface of the first clamp segment; and a support flange coupled to the pipe clamp proximate to the first end of the first clamp segment and the first end of the second clamp segment, the support flange configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface. 1. A pipe clamp assembly comprising:a pipe clamp comprising a first clamp segment and a second clamp segment, the first clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end, the second clamp segment defining an inner surface, a first end, and a second end;a projection extending from the inner surface of the first clamp segment, the projection defining a linear top edge configured to engage a pipe, the linear top edge oriented distal to the inner surface of the first clamp segment; anda support flange coupled to the pipe clamp proximate to the first end of the first clamp segment and the first end of the second clamp segment, the support flange configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface.2. The pipe clamp assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second support flange coupled to the pipe clamp proximate to the second end of the first clamp segment and the second end of the second clamp segment claim 1 , the second support flange configured to support the pipe clamp assembly on a support surface.3. The pipe clamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pipe clamp defines a passage and the support flange defines a key claim 1 , the key retained within the passage.4. The pipe clamp assembly ...

Cable Tie and Retention System

A cable tie system has a cable tie member and a cable retaining member. The cable tie member has a base with an inner facing surface and an outer facing surface, a pair of cable tie strips connected to the base and projecting outward from the inner facing surface, and a locking member connected to the base and projecting outward from outer facing surface. The cable retaining member has a retainer housing with a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of tie strip receiving passageways complimentary to the cable tie strips, a resilient tie strip engaging arm positioned in each tie strip receiving passageway and in releasable contact with one of the cable tie strips when the cable tie strips are positioned in the tie strip receiving passageways, and a release member connected to an end of each resilient tie strip engaging arm. 1. A cable tie system comprising: a base with an inner facing surface and an opposite outer facing surface,', 'a pair of cable tie strips connected to the base and projecting outward from the inner facing surface,', 'a locking member connected to the base and projecting outward from outer facing surface, and, 'a cable tie member having'} [ a top surface,', 'an opposite bottom surface, and', 'a pair of tie strip receiving passageways complimentary to the cable tie strips, and extending from the top surface to the bottom surface,, 'a retainer housing with'}, 'a resilient tie strip engaging arm positioned in each tie strip receiving passageway and in releasable contact with one of the cable tie strips when the cable tie strips are positioned in the tie strip receiving passageways, and', 'a release member connected to an end of each resilient tie strip engaging arm., 'a cable retaining member having'}2. The cable tie system according to claim 1 , the locking member has a pair of resilient retaining barbs positioned on opposite surfaces of the locking member.3. The cable tie system according to wherein the locking member comprises:a pin receiving hole ...

Mechanical Coupling for Mechanical and Structural Tubing

A coupling used to connect structural tubing includes segments surrounding a central space which receives the tubing. Teeth on an inner surface of the segments project toward the central space and form zones of deformation in the tubing upon engagement with the tubes' outer surfaces. Ends of the tubing abut one or more tongues on the inner surface, and observation apertures in the segments permit visual confirmation that the tubing is seated. Relief pockets on the inner surfaces of the segments receive portions of the tubing which deform outwardly. An insert may be present in the central space. The insert defines a space between itself and the inner surfaces of the segments which receives the tubing. The insert has relief channels which receive deformed regions of the tubing corresponding to the zones of deformation. 1. A pre-assembled coupling for joining construction tube elements together in end to end relationship , said coupling comprising:a plurality of segments connected end to end surrounding a central space, each said segment having attachment members at opposite ends thereof for adjustably connecting one segment to another, each said segment having an inner surface facing said central space;at least one tongue positioned on said inner surface of at least one of said segments, said at least one tongue projecting toward said central space;a plurality of teeth positioned on said inner surface of each said segment, said teeth projecting toward said central space;a plurality of spacers positioned between said segments, said spacers maintaining said segments in spaced apart relation about said central space.2. The pre-assembled coupling according to claim 1 , wherein said attachment members comprise a plurality of fasteners extending between said segments claim 1 , each said spacer surrounding at least a portion of a respective one of said fasteners.3. The pre-assembled coupling according to claim 2 , wherein said fasteners comprise nuts and bolts.4. The pre- ...

Pipe Support Stand Having Saddle, and Method of Use

A pipe support system includes a pipe base, a threaded stud having a head, a saddle supported above the pipe base, and a shoe removably nested along a concave upper surface of the saddle. Methods for installing the pipe support system include determining a height of a joint of pipe above a ground surface; selecting a length of pipe for the pipe base in accordance with the height of the joint of pipe above the ground surface, thereby making a macro-adjustment; and rotating a threaded stud relative to a stud housing in order to make a micro-adjustment to the height of t\he joint of pipe; and placing the joint of pipe onto the shoe, thereby supporting the pipe above the ground surface. A method for replacing the shoe when it becomes worn is also provided by reversing said installation. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. A method of supporting a section of pipe above a ground surface , comprising: a pipe base;', 'a stud assembly supported along an upper end of the pipe base, the stud assembly having a threaded bolt with a head;', 'a saddle supported above the pipe base, the saddle having a concave upper surface, and an under-surface, with a receptacle residing along the under-surface, the receptacle being dimensioned to receive and to gravitationally rest on or over the head of the threaded bolt; and', 'a shoe removably nested along the concave upper surface of the saddle, with the shoe being configured to receive a joint of pipe, and with the shoe comprising opposing sides;, 'providing a pipe support system, comprisingdetermining a height for supporting a joint of pipe above the ground surface;slidably placing the threaded bolt into an inner diameter of the pipe base by landing the stud assembly onto the pipe base;landing the receptacle of the saddle onto the head of the threaded bolt so that the saddle and nested shoe are ...

MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME

A method and system for a mounting device for an electrical harness of a gas turbine engine are provided. The mounting device includes a first and a second semi-cylindrical shell, the first and second shells are hingedly coupled along respective adjacent edges. Each of the first and second shells includes a first end region, a second end region and a middle region extending between the first end region and the second end region. The middle region defines a mounting seat having an outer diameter that is less than an outer diameter of the first end region and the second end region. The mounting device also includes at least one fastener configured to couple the first shell to the second shell with the wire bundle disposed between the first shell and the second shell such that movement of the first shell and the second shell along the wire bundle is restricted. 1. A mounting device for an electrical harness of a gas turbine engine , the electrical harness having a wire bundle , said mounting device comprising: a first end region;', 'a second end region; and', 'a middle region extending between said first end region and said second end region, wherein said middle region defines a mounting seat having an outer diameter that is less than an outer diameter of said first end region and said second end region; and, 'a first semi-cylindrical shell and a second semi-cylindrical shell, said first shell and said second shell hingedly coupled along respective adjacent edges of the first shell and the second shell wherein each of said first shell and said second shell comprisesat least one fastener configured to couple said first shell to said second shell with the wire bundle disposed between said first shell and said second shell such that movement of said first shell and said second shell along the wire bundle is restricted.2. The mounting device of claim 1 , wherein each of said first shell and said second shell comprises a generally semi-cylindrical shape such that said first ...

Corrosion reducing minimum contact clamp for supporting and securing tubing

Tubing clamps having a minimum contact area between the tubes and the clamps supporting surfaces are provided for minimizing the collection and retaining of liquids at the supporting surfaces. A predetermined minimum spacing is maintained between the tubes supported by the tubing clamps while maintaining sufficient ventilation between the tubes and the clamps to permit drying of any liquids which contact the tubes and the clamps at the support points. This prevents electrolysis and corrosion caused by liquid retention and contact of dissimilar metals. Further, the tubing clamps are readily adapted to secure tubes of different outer diameters in a single row or multiple rows, such as in a stacked configuration. The clamps are provided with upper and lower supports, each having matching grooves that have chamfered edges forming the upper and lower tubing contact surfaces. The supports are secured together with fasteners to clamp the tubing therebetween.

CABLE MANAGEMENT CAGE AND CHASSIS

The disclosure relates to a cable management cage including cage body and engagement and disengaging components. A fixed end of the elastic plate is fixed to an inner surface of the cage body, the elastic plate and the inner surface are spaced apart by a gap, the engaging structure is fixed on a free end of the elastic plate and movably disposed through a through hole of the cage body. The disengaging component is movably disposed on the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a non-disengaging status, the engaging structure protrudes from the outer surface of the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a disengaging status, part of the disengaging component enters the gap to cause the engaging structure to a position not protruding from the outer surface of the cage body. 1. A cable management cage , comprising:a cage body, having an inner surface, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and a through hole penetrating through the inner surface and the outer surface;an engagement component, comprising an elastic plate and an engaging structure, the elastic plate comprising a fixed end and a free end opposite to each other, wherein the fixed end of the elastic plate is fixed to the inner surface of the cage body, the elastic plate and the inner surface are spaced apart by a gap, and the engaging structure is fixed on the free end of the elastic plate and movably disposed through the through hole; anda disengaging component, movably disposed on the cage body and having a disengaging status and a non-disengaging status;wherein when the disengaging component is in the non-disengaging status, the engaging structure protrudes from the outer surface of the cage body; when the disengaging component is in the disengaging status, at least part of the disengaging component enters into the gap to cause the free end of the elastic plate to move away from the through hole so as to move the engaging structure to a position not protruding from the outer ...

Bend Restrictors

An element for a bend restrictor including a first part and a second part which together provide a cavity for receipt of a flexible pipe, in use, the two parts are pivotably connected together at a first portion thereof and are releasably coupled or couplable together at a second portion thereof. Successive elements may be secured together to form a bend restrictor. 1. An element for a bend restrictor comprising:a first part; anda second part;wherein together the first and second parts provide a cavity for receipt of a flexible pipe, in use, the first and second parts being pivotably connected together at a first portion thereof and being releasably coupled or couplable together at a second portion thereof.2. The element according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first portion and the second portion of the first part comprise a projection;wherein one or both of the first portion and the portion of the second part comprise a rebate, respectively; andwherein each respective projection is configured to be received or receivable within the respective rebate when the first and second parts are releasably coupled together.3. The element according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first portion and the second portion of the second part comprise at least one projection.4. The element according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first portion and the second portion of the first part comprises at least one rebate.5. The element according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first portion and the second portion of one or both of the first part and the second part comprise a projection; andwherein a passageway extends through each projection.6. The element according to any claim 5 , wherein each passageway extends in a direction along the cavity.7. The element according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first portion and the second portion of one or both of the first part and the second part comprise a projection;wherein a passageway extends through ...

Adjustable Clamp Systems and Methods

In an example, an adjustable clamp system includes a base, a clamp assembly, and a first eccentric bushing. The base includes an anchor portion configured to couple the base to a support structure, a first clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion, and a second clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion. The clamp assembly includes a clamp defining a bore, a first flange extending from a first side of the clamp and coupled to the first clamp-support portion, and a second flange extending from a second side of the clamp and coupled to the second clamp-support portion. The first eccentric bushing couples the first flange to the first clamp-support portion. The first eccentric bushing is rotatable relative to the first flange to translate the clamp assembly in a first direction relative to the base and adjust a distance between the clamp and the anchor portion of the base. 1. An adjustable clamp system , comprising: an anchor portion configured to couple the base to a support structure,', 'a first clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion, and', 'a second clamp-support portion extending from the anchor portion;, 'a base comprising a clamp defining a bore,', 'a first flange extending from a first side of the clamp and coupled to the first clamp-support portion of the base, and', 'a second flange extending from a second side of the clamp and coupled to the second clamp-support portion of the base; and, 'a clamp assembly comprisinga first eccentric bushing coupling the first flange of the clamp assembly to the first clamp-support portion of the base,wherein the first eccentric bushing is rotatable relative to the first flange to translate the clamp assembly in a first direction relative to the base and adjust a distance between the clamp and the anchor portion of the base.2. The adjustable clamp system of claim 1 , wherein the clamp assembly comprises:a first clamping member comprising a first portion of the first flange, a first ...

CLAMPING APPARATUS

A clamping apparatus includes a grommet having a slit and adapted to conform to a surface of a tubular member. The clamping apparatus further includes a clamping bracket having a clamping arcuate portion adapted to abut at least a portion of a surface of grommet and a base bracket having a base arcuate portion adapted to abut at least a portion of the surface of the grommet. The clamping bracket further includes at least one recessed portion and at least one clamping bracket hole. The base bracket further includes at least one base bracket hole. The at least one clamping bracket hole is adapted to coaxially align with the at least one base bracket hole to receive a fastening member. The base arcuate portion and clamping arcuate portion define a passageway between the clamping and the base bracket to receive the grommet along with the tubular member coaxially therein. 1a grommet having a slit, the grommet adapted to conform on the surface of the tubular member; a first end including a clamping arcuate portion adapted to abut at least a portion of a surface of the grommet;', 'a second end distal to the first end, the second end includes at least one recessed portion having a first surface and a second surface;', 'at least one clamping bracket hole located at a predetermined distance from the first surface and extending from the second surface to the first end of the clamping bracket; and, 'a clamping bracket including a first end adapted to abut a surface of the support structure;', 'a second end distal to the first end, the second end includes a base arcuate portion adapted to abut at least a portion of the surface of the grommet; and', 'at least one base bracket hole extending from the first end to the second end of the base bracket,, 'a base bracket disposed proximal to the support structure and adapted to engage with the clamping bracket, the base bracket includingwherein the at least one clamping bracket hole is adapted to coaxially align with the at least one ...

CLAMP-ON DIRECTIONAL ANCHOR

A system for anchoring a pipe relative to a ground-mounted support comprises: a first clamp for engagement with the pipe at a first axial displacement from the support; and a second clamp for engagement with the pipe at a second axial displacement from the support, the second axial displacement having a direction opposite to the first axial displacement; each of the first clamp and the second clamp including: a primary member and a secondary member, removably fastenable together to encircle and apply a clamping force to the pipe; at least one of the primary member and the secondary member having a radially extending wall configured to engage the support for inhibiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the support. 1. A system for anchoring a pipe relative to a ground-mounted support , comprising:a first clamp for engagement with the pipe at a first axial displacement from the support; anda second clamp for engagement with the pipe at a second axial displacement from the support, the second axial displacement having a direction opposite to the first axial displacement; a primary member and a secondary member, removably fastenable together to encircle and apply a clamping force to the pipe;', 'at least one of the primary member and the secondary member having a radially extending wall configured to engage the support for inhibiting axial movement of the pipe relative to the support., 'each of the first clamp and the second clamp including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the primary member includes a substantially c-shaped sleeve include a fastening assembly on either side thereof; andwherein the secondary member includes a further substantially c-shaped sleeve.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the fastening assemblies are disposed on radially extending flanges on either side of the primary member.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein each fastening assembly includes a spring washer and a bolt configured to extend through the spring washer to engage the secondary ...

WIRE BASKET BRACKET

A bracket designed to mount a cable management assembly to a wire basket. The bracket includes a bracket frame and a locking plate. The bracket frame has a base with a first end and a second end, a first sidewall extending from the base, and a second sidewall extending from the base. The first side wall and the second wall each include notches for receiving the wire basket. The locking plate is secured to the bracket frame. The locking plate having a base with a first end and a second end, a first sidewall extending from the base, and a second sidewall extending from the base. A fastener secures the bracket frame and the locking plate to the cable management assembly. 1. A bracket for mounting a cable management assembly , the bracket comprising:a bracket frame having a base with a first end and a second end, a first sidewall extending from the base, and a second sidewall extending from the base, the first side wall and the second wall each include notches; anda locking plate secured to the bracket frame, the locking plate having a base with a first end and a second end, a first sidewall extending from the base, and a second sidewall extending from the base;whereby a fastener secures the bracket frame and the locking plate to the cable management assembly.2. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the bracket frame is U-shaped and the locking plate is U-shaped.3. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the base of the bracket frame is rectangular with a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge claim 1 , the first sidewall resides along the first longitudinal edge and the second sidewall resides along the second longitudinal edge; and wherein the base of the locking plate is rectangular with a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge claim 1 , the first sidewall resides along the first longitudinal edge and the second sidewall resides along the second longitudinal edge.4. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall each ...

CABLE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY

A cable anchor assembly includes a housing that receives adhesive through a fill inlet to secure a cable relative to the housing. The cable enters and exits the housing through first and second gaskets that hold the adhesive within the housing during filling and curing. Various components enable the orientation of the fill inlet relative to the housing to be changed. In some cases, the fill inlet is defined by the housing. In other examples, the fill inlet is defined by the housing in cooperation with a guide member. In still other cases, the fill inlet is defined by one of the gaskets. 1. A cable anchor assembly comprising:a housing defining an interior and defining opposite first and second openings aligned along a passage axis, the housing also including a mounting surface facing in a direction transverse to the passage axis, and the housing defining a third opening offset from the passage axis;a first gasket extending across the first opening, the first gasket defining a first aperture that is smaller than the first opening; anda second gasket extending across the second opening, the second gasket defining a second aperture that is smaller than the second opening.2. The cable anchor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second apertures are aligned along the passage axis.3. The cable anchor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first gasket defines a first slit extending from the first aperture to a periphery of the first gasket to enable lateral insertion of a cable into the first aperture.4. The cable anchor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second gaskets are each configured to press-fit to the housing.5. The cable anchor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting surface of the housing defines a fastener opening.6. The cable anchor assembly of claim 5 , wherein the housing defines a fastener receptacle extending through the housing from the fastener opening claim 5 , the fastener receptacle having an open end located opposite the fastener opening ...

Coupling for electrical metallic tubing

A coupling for electrical metallic tubing is provided. In some embodiments, a coupling may include a main body having a first circumferential end and a second circumferential end. The coupling may further include a first tab extending from the first circumferential end and a second tab extending from the second circumferential end, the first tab including a first opening to receive a fastener and the second tab including a second opening to receive the fastener. The coupling may further include a central tab extending from the first circumferential end, the central tab received within a central tab opening of the second circumferential end. In some embodiments, an electrical metallic tubing (EMT) may extend within a central cavity defined by a tubular shape of the main body. The coupling may further include a set screw extending through the first and second tabs for engagement with the EMT.

Cable suspension clamp

A cable clamp includes an elongated, open-top base having a first end, a second end, and a central region. A suspension arm extends from the open-top base. An eyelet having an opening, a top portion, and a base portion is coupled to the suspension arm. The eyelet base portion has a first width and the top portion has a second width greater than the first width. A keeper is coupled to the base.

CONTACT WIRE CLAMPS

A contact wire clamp includes a first clamp body and a second clamp body. The first clamp body and second clamp body each define a contact wire channel and a safety rope channel. The safety rope channel includes a plurality of ridges, each of the plurality of ridges spaced apart from neighboring ridges to define a plurality of troughs. The contact wire clamp further includes a mechanical fastener connecting the first clamp body and the second clamp body together. The safety rope channels of the connected first clamp body and second clamp body face each other and together form a safety rope passage. 1. A contact wire clamp , comprising:a first clamp body and a second clamp body, the first clamp body and second clamp body each defining a contact wire channel and a safety rope channel, the safety rope channel comprising a plurality of ridges, each of the plurality of ridges spaced apart from neighboring ridges to define a plurality of troughs; anda mechanical fastener connecting the first clamp body and the second clamp body together,wherein the safety rope channels of the connected first clamp body and second clamp body face each other and together form a safety rope passage.2. The contact wire of claim 1 , wherein the contact wire channel and the safety rope channel of the first clamp body are parallel to each other claim 1 , and wherein the contact wire channel and the safety rope channel of the second clamp body are parallel to each other.3. The contact wire of claim 1 , wherein the ridges of the first clamp body and the second clamp body are arcuate ridges.4. The contact wire of claim 1 , wherein the troughs of the first clamp body and the second clamp body are arcuate troughs.5. The contact wire of claim 1 , wherein:the safety rope channel of the first clamp body extends between a first end and a second end, and wherein maximum heights of a ridge of the plurality of ridges most proximate the first end and a ridge of the plurality of ridges most proximate the ...

Pipe Anchor

A pipe anchor is disclosed having a pipe trunnion stop for attaching to an outer surface of a pipe by welding. A mating top cradle and a bottom cradle generally encircle and hold a length of the pipe. The bottom cradle has a pass-through to accommodate the pipe trunnion stop. There is a base onto which the bottom cradle sets, the base includes a void into which the pipe trunnion stop is secured. An insulation layer is positioned between the pipe and the top cradle and bottom cradle, and around the pipe trunnion stop. A bolting assembly on the top cradle and a mating bolting assembly on the bottom cradle secure the top cradle and the bottom cradle to each other. Another embodiment includes multiple pipe trunnion stops along with respective pass-through and base void sections. 120-. (canceled)21. A pipe anchor assembly comprising:a pipe fixedly attached to a trunnion stop, the trunnion stop comprising an extended cylinder having a cross section and a bottom surface, the cross section of the extended cylinder having an oval shape, an elliptical shape, or a circular shape and the extended cylinder further having an upper arcuate edge, wherein the pipe is welded to the upper arcuate edge of the extended cylinder;a pipe anchor encircling a partial length of the pipe, the pipe anchor including a top cradle, a bottom cradle, securely affixed to secure the top cradle to the bottom cradle when the pipe anchor encircles the partial length of the pipe;an insulation layer positioned between the pipe and the pipe anchor;a pass-through in the insulation layer to accommodate the trunnion stop;a pass-through in the bottom cradle to accommodate the trunnion stop;a plurality of structural insulation pieces, each of the plurality of structural insulation pieces being positioned adjacent an outer periphery of the extended cylinder and the bottom surface; anda base, wherein the bottom cradle is positioned on the base, the base includes a mating void substantially similar to the-shape of ...

Pipe Insulation Shield With Adaptive Retaining Tabs

A pipe insulation shield includes a metal sheet having first and second longitudinal edges, an arcuate shape from the first longitudinal edge to the second longitudinal edge, and first and second arcuate edges. The arcuate shape defines a channel with a lower portion that has first and second opposing, U-shaped apertures passing through it, which define opposing first and second metal tabs. Each of the first and second tabs is pivotable from a first position parallel to the lower portion of the sheet to a second position transverse to the lower portion of the sheet, and each of the first and second tabs pivots towards the other when pivoted from the first position to the second position. The tabs are sufficiently spaced apart from each other to accommodate different support structures. In advantageous embodiments, the four corners of sheet are rounded. 1. A pipe insulation shield , comprising:a metal sheet having first and second longitudinal edges, the sheet having an arcuate shape from the first longitudinal edge to the second longitudinal edge and having first and second arcuate edges, the arcuate shape of the sheet defining a channel with a lower portion;wherein the lower portion of the channel has a first aperture passing therethrough, the aperture having a U-shape such that a first metal tab is defined thereby;wherein the lower portion of the channel has a second aperture passing therethrough, the second aperture being spaced apart from the first aperture and having a U-shape facing the opposite direction as the U-shape of the first aperture such that a second metal tab is defined thereby;wherein each of said first and second tabs is pivotable from a first position parallel to the lower portion of the sheet to a second position transverse to the lower portion of the sheet; andeach of said first and second tabs pivots towards the other of said tabs when pivoted from the first position to the second position.2. The pipe insulation shield of claim 1 , wherein ...

CABLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM

A cable guide or cleat for a cable, comprises, in one embodiment, a pivot mounting, a base section on the mounting and an upper section that, when fastened to the base section, a cylindrical guide with clearance for a cable to be passed through the guide for installation, and an insert piece designed to be inserted when the cable is in its final position, so that the base and upper sections, clamp the cable in place. The clearance allows the cable guide to be used first without the insert, when laying the cable, facilitating the laying of the cable round bends in particular. Then, when the cable is in place, the cleat is released again and the insert put in place, so that when the cleat is fastened the cable is securely clamped. Disclosed systems obviate the need for separate temporary guides that would otherwise need storing. 1. A cable guide , comprising:a mounting;a base section configured to be positioned on the mounting;an upper section designed to form, when fastened to the base section , a cylindrical guide having an inner diameter along a first axis with clearance for a cable to be passed through the guide's inner diameter for installation along the first axis; andan insert piece configured to be inserted when a cable is positioned in a final position on the guide with respect to the inner diameter, so that the base and upper sections operatively clamp the cable in place.2. A cable guide according to claim 1 , wherein the base section comprises a first axial end and a second axial end that is opposite the first axial end with respect to a first axis to provide an axial length and the upper section comprises a first axial end and a second axial end that is opposite the first axial end with respect to the first axis to provide an axial length of the upper section claim 1 , andwherein the first axial end and the second axial end of the base and upper sections are each flared outwardly along a second axis that is transverse to the first axis to form a flare ...

SUSPENSION DEVICE

Disclosed is a suspension device comprising an upper connecting member and a lower bearing member. The upper connecting member comprises a first upper jointing portion and a second upper jointing portion, and the lower bearing member comprises a first lower jointing portion and a second lower jointing portion. The first upper jointing portion is provided with a funnel-shaped first opening, the first lower jointing portion is T-shaped. The T-shaped root of the first lower jointing portion can be rotated freely in the funnel head of the first funnel-shaped opening. The second upper jointing portion is provided with a second opening and a third opening that are elongated, the second lower jointing portion is provided with a second side plate and a third side plate configured to be inserted into the second opening and the third opening, respectively. 1. A suspension device , comprising:an upper connecting member, having a first upper jointing portion and a second upper jointing portion; anda lower bearing member, connected with the upper connecting member and comprising a first lower jointing portion and a second lower jointing portion, wherein the connection between the upper connecting member and the lower bearing member is achieved through junctions between the first upper jointing portion and the first lower jointing portion and between the second upper jointing portion and the second lower jointing portion;wherein the first upper jointing portion is provided with a first funnel-shaped opening having a funnel head and a funnel root, the first lower jointing portion is T-shaped and has a T-shaped head and a T-shaped root, and the first lower jointing portion is configured to allow the T-shaped root to rotate freely in the funnel head of the first funnel-shaped opening, and to allow the T-shaped head to have a height greater than the maximum length of the head of the first funnel-shaped opening but less than the overall length of the first funnel-shaped opening; ...

POWER TOOL CABLE MOUNT

A hanging cable mount includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a fastener. The first body portion has a first channel defined in a first surface and a second channel having a different shape defined in a second surface. The second body portion has a third channel defined in a third surface and a fourth channel having a different shape defined in a fourth surface, each channel coinciding with the first channel and the third channel, respectively, to jointly clamp a cable. The fastener is configured to removably couple the first body portion to the second body portion. 1. A hanging cable mount that includes:a first body portion having a first channel defined in a first surface and a second channel having a different shape defined in a second surface;a second body portion having a third channel defined in a third surface and a fourth channel having a different shape defined in a fourth surface, each channel coinciding with the first channel and the third channel, respectively, to jointly clamp a cable; anda fastener configured to removably couple the first body portion to the second body portion; andwherein each of the first channel, second channel, third channel, and fourth channel include a center section and two end sections; andwherein each of the first channel, second channel, third channel, and fourth channel is convexly shaped at the two end sections.2. The hanging cable mount of claim 1 , wherein when the first surface is positioned adjacent the third surface claim 1 , the first channel and the third channel combine to form a substantially circular opening through the cable mount; and when the second surface is positioned adjacent the fourth surface claim 1 , the second channel and the fourth channel combine to form a substantially rectangular opening through the hanging cable mount.3. The hanging cable mount of claim 2 , wherein the first channel and the third channel are each convexly shaped in a longitudinal direction so as a height of the ...

APPARATUS FOR RELIEVING TENSION OF ELECTRIC CABLE

An apparatus for relieving tension of an electric cable includes an anchor plate; a bell mouth supporting the cable; a plurality of guide supporting bars directly connecting the anchor plate and the bell mouth; an elasticity controller through which each guide supporting bar is penetrated and inserted; a mobile supporting plate elastically supported by one end of the elasticity controller, the mobile supporting plate selectively pressurizing the elasticity controller according to the tension of the cable and moveable along a longitudinal direction of the plurality of guide supporting bars; a fixed supporting plate provided between the mobile supporting plate and the bell mouth, the fixed supporting plate being supported and fixed to each guide supporting bar, the other end of the elasticity controller being supported by the fixed supporting plate; and one or more spring cleats combined with the mobile supporting plate, the spring cleat adapted for holding and fixing the cable. 1. An apparatus for relieving tension of an electric cable , comprising:an anchor plate adapted to be installed on a wall;a bell mouth spaced apart from the anchor plate in a predetermined distance, the bell mouth adapted for supporting the cable;a plurality of guide supporting bars directly connecting the anchor plate and the bell mouth;an elasticity controller through which each guide supporting bar is penetrated and inserted;a mobile supporting plate elastically supported by one end of the elasticity controller, the mobile supporting plate selectively pressurizing the elasticity controller according to the tension of the cable and moveable along a longitudinal direction of the plurality of guide supporting bars;a fixed supporting plate provided between the mobile supporting plate and the bell mouth, the fixed supporting plate being supported and fixed to each guide supporting bar,wherein the other end of the elasticity controller is supported by the fixed supporting plate; andone or more ...

A clamp

A method and apparatus are disclosed for retaining at least one elongate object. The apparatus includes a first retaining member (702) comprising at least one female portion (712), a further retaining member (700) comprising at least one male portion (732) receivable in the at least one female portion, wherein the at least one male portion (732) comprises a first connecting region adapted to cooperate with a further connecting region and at least one securing element (785) slidable in a keyway (775) of the first retaining member (702) and engagable with said male portion (732) to securely connect the first and further retaining members and retain an elongate object therebetween.

Multi-Positional Closure Fastener

A multi-positional closure fastener includes a plurality of receivers that orient at different relative angles and elevations. The receivers include tapered sidewalls that enable rotational motion between adjacent receivers. This multi-positional disposition of adjacent receivers facilitates the reception by the receivers of zip tie-styled straps from multiple angles, elevations, and directions. This is because there are greater possibilities of proximity between the straps and the receivers due to the multiple possible orientations and flexible movement of the receivers. This proximal positioning creates a more aligned, linear connection between corresponding receivers and straps; thus resulting in reduced stress on the straps. Each receiver comprises a housing having an opening. The openings are where the insertion tab from the straps are inserted and fastened into place. A fastening mechanism in the opening of the housing locks with an insertion tab from the strap to form the fastened closure. 1. A multi-positional closure fastener for fastening a plurality of multi-directional straps , the fastener comprises:a plurality of receivers, the plurality of receivers disposed adjacently to each other, each receiver defined by a housing and an opening, the housing for each receiver oriented in a different plane than an adjacent housing, the housing for each receiver having at least one tapered sidewall, the opening for each receiver oriented at a different angle than an adjacent opening, wherein the tapered sidewall enables rotational motion between adjacent housings; anda fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism disposed to position within the opening of each receiver, the fastening mechanism configured to enable fastening.2. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of receivers are two adjacent receivers.3. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of receivers are configured to securely fasten to a plurality of straps.4. The fastener of claim 3 , ...

HANGER FOR MOUNTING MULTIPLE CABLES

A cable hanger includes: a base with a front wall having locking projections and a rear wall having an opening; a pair of arcuate front arms mounted to front locations on the base, the front arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base and having first locking features; and a pair of arcuate rear arms mounted to rear locations on the base, the rear arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base and having second locking features. The front and rear arms on one side of the base are mounted in back-to-back relationship, and the front and rear arms on the opposite side of the base are mounted such that they are in back-to-back relationship. The locking projections of the base are insertable into the opening. The first locking features of the front arms are interlockable with the second locking features of the rear arms. 1. An assembly suitable for hanging two cables , comprising: a base with a front wall having locking projections and a rear wall having an opening;', 'a pair of arcuate front arms mounted to front locations on the base, the front arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base; and', 'a pair of arcuate rear arms mounted to rear locations on the base, the rear arms extending laterally from opposite sides of the base;, 'first and second cable hangers, each of the first and second cable hangers comprisingwherein the locking projections of the second cable hanger are inserted into the opening of the first cable hanger; andsuch that a space configured to capture a cable is formed by each pair of second cable hanger front arms and first cable hanger rear arms.2. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the first and second cable hangers are each formed of a single metallic sheet.3. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the front arms have first locking features and the rear arms have second locking features claim 1 , and wherein the locking features of the front arms of the second cable hanger interlock with the locking ...

Adjustable Pipe Support Assembly

A pipe support assembly for use in the pipeline transmission industry. More particularly, an adjustable pipe support assembly for use in bracing and securing a section of pipe, while being able to removably detach a strap of said support assembly from said pipe, and thus, monitor and inspect an outer coating of said pipe for corrosion and/or any other possible damage to said pipe. More particularly still, a pipe support assembly having a plurality of pipe chocks with vibration regulators for use in preventing and controlling any vibratory movements of said pipe. 1. A pipe support apparatus for use in supporting and stabilizing pipes and other tubular members comprising:a) a flexible strap having a first end and a second end;b) a bracket member adapted to connect to both said first end and second end of said strap; andc) a base plate member adapted to secure said bracket members to a surface.2. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first end and said second end of said strap are fused to said bracket members.3. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said bracket member comprises a plurality of apertures to attachably connect said bracket member to said strap.4. The pipe support apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising an adjustable plate member on said first end and said second end of said strap claim 3 , wherein said plate member adapts to attachably connect to said bracket member in order to adjust said strap to a desired length.5. The pipe support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said base plate members comprise a plurality of bolts that extend in a relatively upward direction from said surface claim 1 , wherein said bracket members are adapted to attachably connect to said bolts.6. The pipe support apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of pipe chocks disposed between said first end and said second end of said strap and underneath a section of a pipe.7. The pipe support apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said pipe chocks comprise ...

INSULATING STRUCTURE

A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion defines a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion receives a fastener. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure. 1. A structure for supporting a wire , the structure comprising: a body portion; and', 'an alignment portion coupled to the body portion, the alignment portion defining a first alignment opening through which the alignment portion is configured to receive a first fastener, the first alignment opening extending between a first side of the alignment portion and a second side of the alignment portion, the first side of the alignment portion having a first surface portion and a second surface portion, the first surface portion separated a first distance from the first axis, the second surface portion separated a second distance from the first axis, the first distance different than the second distance; and, 'a first portion extending along a first axis, the first portion comprisinga second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion is configured to receive the first fastener such that the second portion is attached to the first portion, the second portion spaced a distance from the body portion of the first portion to define a wire opening ...

FIBER CLAMP

The invention relates to a fiber clamp with a base plate and at least two clamping bodies arranged parallel to one another on the base plate, the clamping bodies being pressed towards one another in one direction by means of a tensioning device, so that a fiber that can be arranged between the base plate and the clamping bodies is between the base plate and the clamping bodies can be pinched. 17.-. (canceled)8. A fiber clamp , comprising a base plate and at least two clamping bodies arranged substantially parallel to one another on the base plate , wherein adjacent clamping bodies are pressed towards one another in one direction via a tensioning device , which either is formed in the base plate or in the base plate and the clamping bodies , the fiber clamp configured so that one fiber disposed between the base plate and the adjacent clamping bodies can be clamped with simultaneous contacting of the base plate and the adjacent clamping bodies.9. The fiber clamp according to claim 8 , wherein the clamping bodies are integrally formed with the base plate.10. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein the clamping bodies have substantially the shape of a cylinder or a partial cylinder.11. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein the base plate in a region between adjacent clamping bodies comprises a web section with a convex cross-sectional geometry.12. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein either the clamping bodies alone claim 9 , or the clamping bodies and the base plate comprise a rubber-like material.13. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein either the clamping bodies alone claim 9 , or the clamping bodies and the base plate consist of a rubber-like material.14. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein the tensioning device comprises at least one spring element.15. The fiber clamp according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one spring element comprises a spring plate.16. The fiber clamp according to claim 9 , wherein the base ...

CABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

A cable restraint system including a device base. The device base includes a base plate, and at least one mounting post disposed thereon, and a cable restraint device. The cable restraint device includes a base portion having at least one mounting column structured to receive the at least one mounting post, a pair of opposed sidewalls defining a trough structured to receive at least one cable, a flexible insert received in the base portion and disposed between the sidewalls, and a top portion spanning the sidewalls to retain the flexible insert within the base portion and structured to engage the at least one mounting post. 1. A cable restraint system , comprising: a base plate, and', 'at least one mounting post disposed thereon; and, 'a device base, including a base portion having at least one mounting column structured to receive the at least one mounting post, a pair of opposed sidewalls defining a trough structured to receive at least one cable,', 'a flexible insert received in the base portion and disposed between the sidewalls, and', 'a top portion spanning the sidewalk to retain the flexible insert within the base portion and structured to engage the at least one mounting post., 'a cable restraint device, including2. The cable restraint system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one locating hole disposed on the base plate and proximate to the at least one mounting post.3. The cable restraint system of claim 2 , wherein the base portion of the cable restraint device further includes a protrusion disposed on a lower surface and structured to engage the at least one locating hole.4. The cable restrain system of claim 1 , wherein the top portion features an opening structured to engage the at least one mounting post claim 1 , the engagement releasably securing the top portion to the at least one mounting post.5. The cable restraint system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one mounting post features a flared end structured to engage with the opening of the ...

GROMMET, CONDUIT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF SUPPORTING A CONDUIT

A grommet is provided. The grommet includes a radially inner side wall, a radially outer side wall, and a support structure extending between the radially inner side wall and the radially outer side wall. The support structure includes a plurality of channel walls arranged in a grid-like pattern such that a plurality of hollow passages are defined by the plurality of channel walls. 1. A grommet comprising:a radially inner side wall;a radially outer side wall; anda support structure extending between said radially inner side wall and said radially outer side wall, wherein said support structure comprises a plurality of channel walls arranged in a grid-like pattern such that a plurality of hollow passages are defined by said plurality of channel walls.2. The grommet in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said plurality of channel walls are arranged in a hexagonal-grid pattern.3. The grommet in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said radially inner side wall extends about a centerline of the grommet claim 1 , thereby defining a through-hole in the grommet.4. The grommet in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said radially outer side wall comprises a pair of end portions and a central portion positioned between said pair of end portions claim 3 , wherein said central portion extends a greater radial distance from the centerline of the grommet than said pair of end portions.5. The grommet in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said plurality of channel walls are oriented such that said plurality of hollow passages extend laterally with the centerline.6. The grommet in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said support structure is oriented such that each hollow passage of said plurality of hollow passages comprises at least one open end exposed at a space defined between a side edge of said radially inner side wall and a side edge of said radially outer side wall.7. The grommet in accordance with further comprising an annular stiffening member extending between said radially inner ...

Cable Bearing Element, Arrangement of Cable Bearing Elements and Method of Manufacturing a Cable Bearing Element

The invention relates to a cable bearing element, to an arrangement of cable bearing elements and to a method of manufacturing a cable bearing element. The cable bearing element is adapted to position and/or to hold at least one line section of an electric line, wherein the cable bearing element provides at least one guiding channel for the section of the electric line, wherein a base of a first section of the guiding channel is arranged within a first plane and a base of another section of the guiding channel is arranged within a second plane, wherein the second plane is parallel to the first plane and spaced apart from the first plane with a first predetermined distance, wherein the guiding channel comprises a base part and side walls, wherein a geometry or size of the guiding channel is adapted to the diameter of the electric line or cable which is to be arranged within the guiding channel. 1. A cable bearing element adapted to position and/or to hold at least one line section of an electric line ,wherein the cable bearing element provides at least one guiding channel for the section of the electric line, wherein a base of a first section of the guiding channel is arranged within a first plane and a base of another section of the guiding channel is arranged within a second plane, wherein the second plane is parallel to the first plane and spaced apart from the first plane with a first predetermined distance,wherein the guiding channel comprises a base part and side walls, wherein a geometry or size of the guiding channel is adapted to the diameter of the electric line or cable which is to be arranged within the guiding channel wherein the guiding channel provides at least one complete turn, wherein the base of the guiding channel at an end of the first turn of the guiding channel is arranged within the same plane as the base of the guiding channel at a beginning of the first turn of the guiding channel, and wherein a centreline of the guiding channel at the end ...

HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL CABLE STAND

This hydraulic and electrical cable stand relates to a structure designed to preserve the integrity of hydraulic and electrical cables installed on trash compactors used for industrial purposes; more specifically, a stand which prevents the hydraulic and electrical cables from being damaged when the compactor is loaded for removal or emptying. 1. A stand comprising for accommodating hydraulic hoses and electrical cables to be connected to a compactor comprising:a base affixed to the ground adjacent a compactor;a tee atop of the stand for clamping engagement of a plurality of hydraulic hoses and electrical cables; andan intermediate docking shelf for holding the plurality of hoses and cables off the ground and away from crushing or damaging engagement during the movement of the compactor.2. A method of connecting a plurality of hydraulic and electrical cables to a trash compactor comprising the steps of:attaching a fixable base to a flat area of ground adjacent a trash compactor;installing a plurality of flexible connections through a series of clamps to retain the plurality of flexible connections from contacting the surface of the adjacent ground; and,attaching the plurality of flexible connections to an appropriate connection site on the trash compactor to enable the compactor to be energized with hydraulic and electric power. This stand relates to a structure designed to preserve the integrity of hydraulic and electrical cables installed on trash compactors used for industrial purposes; more specifically, a stand which prevents the hydraulic and electrical cables from being damaged when the compactor is loaded for removal or emptying. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/952,512 filed on Mar. 13, 2014.Modern trash compactors are used by food retailers, department stores and other types of retail outlets. Since these receptacles are often filled with debris, removal is required by special hauling trucks that load the end of the ...