Abstract: The present invention is directed to support members for assemblies of conductors, conduits, or other means of conveying energy, gases, or liquids. The invention has a series of non-interlocking solids disposed along the length of a flexible base material. The non-interlocking solids have motion-limiting portions that contact similar portions on adjacent solids to restrict the movement of the support member in one direction, while permitting the support member to curve or bend in an opposite direction. The invention is also directed to assemblies incorporating the support members.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to support members for assemblies of conductors, conduits, or other means of conveying energy, gases, or liquids. The invention has a series of non-interlocking solids disposed along the length of a flexible base material. The non-interlocking solids have motion-limiting portions that contact similar portions on adjacent solids to restrict the movement of the support member in one direction, while permitting the support member to curve or bend in an opposite direction. The invention is also directed to assemblies incorporating the support members.

Abstract: A strain relief device is provided for a line guiding assembly with a line channel capable of holding at least one line to be guided within the channel wherein the strain relief device has a pressure fitted connection device which serves to connect an apparatus to be connected to a line.

Abstract: A dragchain substitute in the form of a line guiding assembly comprising at least one line receiving channel for receiving at least one line loosely disposed therein. At least one of the channel walls of each line receiving channel is designed in projecting manner and resilient towards the channel interior relative to a channel wall supporting it, such that the line can be urged from outside of the line receiving channel through the resilient channel wall and into the interior of the line receiving channel and is enclosed in the line receiving channel after said resilient channel wall has resiled.

Abstract: A winding device for winding up and unwinding a cable, tube or hose which comprises a cable, tube or hose section which can be wound on and unwound from the outer circumference, a cable, tube or hose section which is guided out of a hub and which does not turn with the rotatable drum and a spiral compensation length in the interstice between the rotating drum and the hub.The compensation length is supported on a supporting disc comprising an outer supporting ring which turns with the rotatable drum and an inner supporting disc between the outer supporting ring and the hub which does not turn with the rotatable drum. Furthermore, the hub is axially subdivided into two hub parts which can be displaced relative to each other and which can be firmly joined by means of a detachable locking device. When the locking device is open, a hub part linked with a turning spring can be turned relative to the hub part linked with the compensation length of the cable, tube or hose in order to pre-span the spring as desired.

Abstract: A dragchain substitute in the form of a line guiding assembly comprising at least one line receiving channel for receiving at least one line loosely disposed therein. At least one of the channel walls of each line receiving channel is designed in projecting manner and resilient towards the channel interior relative to a channel wall supporting it, such that the line can be urged from outside of the line receiving channel through the resilient channel wall and into the interior of the line receiving channel and is enclosed in the line receiving channel after said resilient channel wall has resiled.

Abstract: A line guiding assembly is provided comprising a line assembly including one or more lines and having a first length and a second length extending parallel thereto. The length ends are connected to a stationary element and to a reciprocable element in the line longitudinal direction, respectively. The two lengths merge with each other in loop-shaped manner in a bending portion located therebetween. The line assembly, at least in the portion in which the two lengths are facing each other, is provided with a material having good slidability for sliding on each other. A roller is introduced in the bending portion in such a manner that, upon movement of the reciprocable element, the line assembly performs a rolling motion on the roller.