Abstract: An anchor system (10) comprises an anchor (16) and a tendon arrangement (18). The anchor (16) has an attaching formation (22) to attach the tendon arrangement (18) to the anchor (16). The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) as first and second passes (28, 30) of the tendon arrangement (18). The tendon arrangement (18) has opposite first and second end portions (24A, 26A). The system further includes a joining arrangement (32, 34) to join the first and second end portions (24A, 26A) to each other. The tendon arrangement (18) comprises a looped region (36) through which a securing article (38) can extend. The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) to the looped region (36).

Abstract: A clamping device (10) for clamping an elongate article (100) is disclosed. The clamping device (10) includes a body (12) and a clamping arrangement (26) in the body (12). The clamping arrangement (26) includes a clamping member (28) and an urging member (30) for urging the clamping member (2B) into clamping engagement with the elongate article (100). The body (12) has a reaction formation (56) along which the elongate article (100) can extend. The reaction formation (56) applies a reaction force to the elongate article (100) when so engaged by the clamping member (28). The clamping device (10) further includes a carriage (32) on which the clamping member (28) is provided, and a release member (42) on the carriage (32) for releasing the clamping member (28) from engagement with the elongate article (100). The release member (42) extends outwardly from the body (12).

Abstract: A capping assembly (10) for mounting on a covering (12) is disclosed. The capping assembly (10) comprises a cap (14) which can be disposed on the covering (12), a securing arrangement (18) to enable the capping assembly (10) to be secured on the covering (12). The capping assembly (10) further includes an insertion member (16) for insertion through the covering (12). The cap (14) can be attached to the insertion member (16). The securing arrangement (18) comprises a securing device (20) and a holding formation (44) to hold the securing device (20), the holding formation (44) being provided on the insertion member (16).

Abstract: A connecting device (10) is disclosed for connecting an article (12) to a support (14). The connecting device (10) comprises a flexible elongate member (20) and a clamping arrangement (18) for clamping the flexible elongate member (20) around the article (12). The clamping arrangement (18) comprises a body (22) and a clamping element (34). The clamping element (34) is movable between clamping and non-clamping positions. In the clamping position, the clamping element (34) clamps the flexible elongate member (20) to the body (22), thereby attaching the article (12) to the clamping arrangement (18). In the non-clamping position, the flexible elongate member (20) is movable through the body (22).

Abstract: Joining Assembly and Securing Device for use in a Joining Assembly (FIG. 1) A securing device (12) for use in a joining assembly (10) is disclosed. The securing device (12) comprises a clamping mechanism (30) for securing an elongate article (100) to the securing device (12). A connecting arrangement (20) is co-operable with a connecting arrangement on a further securing device (14), thereby connecting the securing device (12) to a further securing device (14). The joining assembly (10) comprises two of the securing devices (12, 14).

Abstract: A capping assembly (10) for mounting on a covering (12) is disclosed. The capping assembly (10) comprises a cap (14) which can be disposed on the covering (12), a securing arrangement (18) to enable the capping assembly (10) to be secured on the covering (12). The capping assembly (10) further includes an insertion member (16) for insertion through the covering (12). The cap (14) can be attached to the insertion member (16). The securing arrangement (18) comprises a securing device (20) and a holding formation (44) to hold the securing device (20), the holding formation (44) being provided on the insertion member (16).

Abstract: A clamping device (10) for clamping an elongate article (100) is disclosed. The clamping device (10) comprises a body (12) and a clamping arrangement (26) in the body (12). The clamping arrangement (26) comprises a clamping member (28) and an urging member (30) for urging the clamping member (2B) into clamping engagement with the elongate article (100). The body (12) has a reaction formation (56) along which the elongate article (100) can extend. The reaction formation (56) applies a reaction force to the elongate article (100) when so engaged by the clamping member (28). The clamping device (10) further includes a carriage (32) on which the clamping member (28) is provided, and a release member (42) on the carriage (32) for releasing the clamping member (28) from engagement with the elongate article (100). The release member (42) extends outwardly from the body (12).

Abstract: A securing arrangement (10) comprises an elongate article (14) and a securing device (12). The securing device (12) has a body (20) and first and second clamping members (28) within the body (20) for clamping the elongate article (14). The clamping members (28) are disposed in an opposed position relative to one another. The elongate article (14) comprises a plurality of strands (16A-16F) wound around one another in a plurality of turns of each strand. Each strand (16A-16F) has substantially the same pitch as each other strand, and each clamping member (28) has an engaging surface (57) for engaging the elongate article (14). Each engaging surface (57) is configured to engage half or more of the total number of strands forming the elongate article (14).

Abstract: A securing arrangement (10) comprises an elongate article (14) and a securing device (12). The securing device (12) has a body (20) and first and second clamping members (28) within the body (20) for clamping the elongate article (14). The clamping members (28) are disposed in an opposed position relative to one another. The elongate article (14) comprises a plurality of strands (16A-16F) wound around one another in a plurality of turns of each strand. Each strand (16A-16F) has substantially the same pitch as each other strand, and each clamping member (28) has an engaging surface (57) for engaging the elongate article (14). Each engaging surface (57) is configured to engage half or more of the total number of strands forming the elongate article (14).

Abstract: A cap for use on a palletized load has a main mauling providing housings at a pair or two pairs of opposite sides for a cassette in which a strap passes through a slotted crossbar between a drum and a hook having two prongs for engaging the underside of the platform of a pallet (e.g. at each side of a middle spacer), the strap then being tensioned by a linkage between the slotted crossbar and a lever within a slot for swinging between an inoperative position and an operative position (e.g. up to 90° thereto) to rotate the crossbar to wind the strap thereon.

Abstract: A cap (1) for use in securing loads on pallets or dollies comprises a one-piece moulding having integral walls (2,3) depending from the generally rectangular top (4), from which walls skirt portions (5,6) further depend, and longitudinal and lateral ribs (7,8) integral with the underside of the top (4), there being at least two areas (9) of the underside of the top at two opposite sides of the cap (1) devoid of rib portions forming compartments for housing strapping mechanisms. According to another aspect, handholds are provided at each side of the cap (1), formed by rounded-section lengths (19,20), e.g. of alloy tubing, spanning depressions (21,22) in the outside upper edges of the cap moulding, each rounded-section length (19,20) being a close push fit in holes (23) at the ends of the respective depression.

Abstract: A cap for use on a palletized load has a main moulding (4) providing housings (11) at a pair or two pairs of opposite sides (5) for a cassette (12) in which a strap (13) passes through a slotted crossbar (37) between a drum (79) and a hook (14) having two prongs (15) for engaging the underside of the platform of a pallet (e.g. at each side of a middle spacer), the strap then being tensioned by a linkage (39) between the slotted crossbar (37) and a lever (19) within a slot (91) for swinging between an inoperative position (A) and an operative position (B) (e.g. up to 90° thereto) to rotate the crossbar (37) to wind the strap (13) thereon.