Abstract: A cable protection and guide device capable of preventing abrasion powder that is otherwise generated when a link side plate slides on a support surface while switching between a linear position and a flexional position. The link side plate integrally includes: a front side plate portion connected to a longitudinally preceding link side plate to form a cable flexional inner circumferential side; a rear side plate portion connected to a longitudinally succeeding link side plate to form a cable flexional outer circumferential side; and, a flexible linkage portion interposed between the front and rear side plate portions. The rear side plate portion includes a first flexional outer circumferential end surface in an arc shape and provided on the cable flexional outer circumferential side, and, an arc center of the first flexional outer circumferential end surface longitudinally preceding a center of the linkage portion of the succeeding link side plate.

Abstract: A device for supporting and guiding supplying lines used with a digging tool on a drilling machine is described. The device comprises a support branch, formed by a plurality of spacers, adjacent to one another in which a rope or tie-rod is inserted in a housing comprised in the spacers, a supplying pipe for the supplying line and a crosspiece comprising a seat adapted to support the supplying pipe. Each pair of adjacent spacers comprises retaining means. Each retaining means comprises a retaining element, associated to a first spacer of a pair of adjacent spacers, and a slot having a shape substantially matching the shape of the retaining element, associated to a second spacer of the pair of adjacent spacers. A retaining element, during use, engages with a slot allowing relative axial movement, in the longitudinal direction of the rope, of a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A gasket system is described for use with a conduit and junction box dust-tight seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a two-piece split clamp, each clamp having a shaft portion, a flange portion, a locknut cavity portion and lip portion. The gasket system includes one or more of a shaft gasket, a flange gasket, and a lip gasket that are mounted on and are used in conjunction with the overall seal assembly.

Abstract: A line pipe tray for supporting a line pipe is provided, the line pipe tray having parallel outer sidewalls operatively coupled to parallel outer end walls, parallel inner side walls operatively coupled to the inner end walls sidewalls and a planar bottom surface extending the inner sidewalls and end walls to form a basin. The tray can further include pipe saddles on the top edges of the end walls and sidewalls. The tray can further include a pour lip on the end wall pipe saddles, and a recess on the end walls for receiving a pail or fluid container. Lifting handles cut through the end walls can further include a tab for hooking onto a pail or fluid container to keep it from slipping away when the tray is lifted and tilted to pour fluids from the basin into the pail.

Abstract: A link for a linear carrier chain is disclosed, said link including side and end walls connected together to form a duct for a hose, cable or the like, said walls being connected by means of flanges adjacent edges of some of said walls, said flanges being slidably engaged in slots in others of said walls and wherein said flanges are disposed at outwardly directed oblique angles to reduce stress concentrations at the base thereof.

Abstract: A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes one or more leg sections for covering a portion of the electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a cover section coupled to the one or more leg sections and covering a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section includes a body portion and an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided.

Abstract: A safety restraint system for a flow line for pressurized liquids, comprising a plurality of axially spaced flow line wraps each having end loops that are releasably connected to an anchor line, the anchor line being further attached at each of its two ends to a relatively immobile anchor structure, and each flow line wrap being removable from the flow line and from the anchor line without detaching either end of the anchor line from its respective anchor structure.

Abstract: A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a leg section that covers a portion of the electrical conductor. A cover section covers a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section can include a body portion that is coupled to the leg section at a first coupling location. The cover section includes an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a second coupling location located on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the first coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. A method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided.

Abstract: A cover apparatus is provided for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor. The cover apparatus includes a first cover portion extending along a first axis. The first cover portion includes a first segment covering a first portion of the electrical insulator and a second segment coupled to the first segment and covering a first portion of the conductor. The cover apparatus includes a second cover portion extending along a second axis. The second cover portion includes a third segment movably attached to the first segment and a fourth segment coupled to the third segment and covering a portion of the conductor. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and a conductor is also provided.

Abstract: A cable support is disclosed. The cable support may comprise a mount, a drive support, a strap, and a drive block. The drive support and the strap may be connected to the mount. The drive block may be connected to the drive support and the strap. A cable support may comprise a body having a through hole, a plurality of compression segments, and a spreader. The plurality of compression segments may be located at least partially within the body and may be sized to receive a wire. The spreader may be located between the plurality of compression segments.

Abstract: In order, in the case of a cable feedthrough comprising a cable fixing unit with a fixing housing which is provided with a cable fixing member and a holding section as well as a shield contact element making contact with a cable shield of a cable guided through the cable feedthrough, to configure the cable fixing unit as simply and inexpensively as possible, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to provide an electrically conductive connection between the cable shield and a wall section bearing the cable feedthrough which is as good as possible it is suggested that the cable feedthrough have a mounting unit which can be connected to a wall section of an appliance, that the mounting unit be connectable or connected to the cable fixing unit in a form locking manner and that the mounting unit be designed such that it provides an electrically conductive connection between the shield contact element and the wall section.

Abstract: A cable protection and guide device is provided, which prevents abrasion of the cable skin of a cable or the like and holds the position of a multi-joint link with high precision. The cable protection and guide device is characterized in that the multi-joint link includes a link member and a pair of holding members attached to the link member for holding the cable. A flexional inner side holding member has an inner side base part and an inner side holding part that are integrally formed. A flexional outer side holding member has an outer side base part and an outer side holding part that are integrally formed, and the outer side holding part cooperates with the inner side holding part to hold the cable.

Abstract: The present invention includes one harness rail having a straight line shape, the harness rail extending in a front-back direction adjacent to a lateral surface of a seat rail of a sliding seat mounted in a vehicle; and an extra length accommodation case linked to a front end of the harness rail. The harness rail includes a first slider sliding portion extending in the front-back direction, while the extra length accommodation case includes a second slider sliding portion linked to a front end of the first slider sliding portion and extending in a straight line front-back direction until reaching a front end arced portion. A slider connected to the sliding seat and displacing in the straight line front-back direction is slidably nested with the first and second slider sliding portions. The wire harness is inserted through the slider and into the harness rail and the extra length accommodation case.

Abstract: A pipe roller assembly includes a roller base; a roller shaft mounted to the roller base, the roller shaft defining an outer shaft surface; a roller defining an outer roller surface and an inner bearing surface, the roller mounted on the roller shaft; and an non-conductive barrier mounted between the roller and the roller base, the non-conductive barrier electrically isolating the roller from the roller base.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for strengthening floor structures and for organizing utility conduits. The apparatus includes a rectangular shaped web having first and second opposing sides. The web bridges between two adjacent floor joists and is perpendicular to the adjacent floor joists. A beam is located a predetermined distance from the first side and is parallel to the first side. The beam and the first side form a pocket for receiving a portion of a floor joist. A channel is formed in the second side for receiving a beam from another substantially identical web so that the two webs may be interlocked. The web includes a central portion having a plurality of openings therein for receiving elongated utility conduits.

Abstract: A wiring clip 1 includes: an attaching portion 10 configured to be overlapped with a wiring harness; a locking portion 11 extended vertically from the attaching portion 10 and configured to be locked in a hole provided on a panel; and a pressing portion 12 configured to press the panel in a direction away from the attaching portion 10 when the locking portion 11 is locked in the hole. The pressing portion 12 includes: an inclined portion 19 continued to the attaching portion 10 and inclined with respect to both a vertically extending direction of the locking portion 11 from the attaching portion 10 and a longitudinal direction of the wiring harness overlapped with the attaching portion 10; and a parallel portion 20 continued to the inclined portion 19 and extended parallel to the locking portion 11 from the inclined portion 19.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line guidance device for guiding cables, lines, hoses, and the like between one locally fixed and one movable connection point, wherein the line guiding device has at least one support unit having a substantially band-shaped design, and retaining elements designed in one piece with the support unit, wherein the retaining elements are formed from the support unit and protrude from the same in a substantially transverse fashion toward the support unit.

Abstract: A cable management system for a patch panel component having a connectivity interface configured to connect with cables includes a cable support plate and two cable support brackets. Each cable support bracket includes a support bar, a first bracket and a second bracket. A fastener hingedly attaches the first bracket to the second bracket and is positioned to slideably mount the first and second brackets to the support bar. The first and second brackets include mounting plates that move toward and away from one another when sliding the cable support brackets. The brackets mount to opposed projecting pins on a patch panel. The fastener holds each cable support bracket in the desired position.

Abstract: A support channel for a pipe comprises a plurality of basic channel bodies having an elongate form with an arched channel wall seen in cross section. The support channel furthermore comprises at least one interconnecting channel body that is arranged between the end portions of two of the basic channel bodies. The end portions of the basic channel portions are received in the interconnecting channel body. Fixing means are provided to fix the interconnecting channel body and the basic channel bodies together.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and securing elevated objects such as cement valves. A harness member is wrapped around the outer surface of an elevated object, and adjustable straps are tightened to secure the harness member in place. An elongate sling member, attached the harness member, is securely attached to a cement head assembly or other nearby support structure. The apparatus provides positive retention should an elevated object become detached, thereby preventing the object from falling and injuring personnel or damaging property.

Abstract: Component of a chain element of an energy-conducting chain, wherein the component has a cavity which is produced by means of a fluid internal pressure injection molding method, or is formed from a micro-cellular foam.

Abstract: A power feed assembly for an electrical busway includes a housing and a fuse support coupled to the housing. The fuse support includes a non-conductive support member having a number of first conductive members and a number of second conductive members coupled thereto. Each of the first members are structured to couple a line voltage conductor passing through an opening in the housing to the support member and each of the second members are structured to be in electrical communication with a respective busbar of a section of electrical busway coupled to the housing. The support member is structured to have a number of fuses coupled thereto such that each fuse forms a portion of an electrical pathway between a respective one of the number of first conductive members and a respective one of the number of second conductive members.

Abstract: A floor stand system for mounting an electrical box above a floor includes an electrical box mount having a mechanical interface thereon. A set of substantially interchangeable floor supports have mating mechanical interfaces at their upper ends for connecting to the mechanical interface on the electrical box mount. The set of floor supports includes a plurality of floor supports having different fixed lengths. The floor supports are substantially interchangeable so that one of the floor supports having a fixed length suitable for supporting the electrical box mount at a desired elevation above the floor can be selected and connected to the electrical box mount using the mechanical interfaces to create a floor stand suitable for supporting the electrical box mount at the desired elevation above the floor.

Abstract: A system including at least one duct comprising a first portion defining a plurality of receiving members formed along a sidewall of the first portion and a second portion including an engaging member extending from a sidewall of the second portion, said engaging member being configured to selectively engage one receiving member of the plurality of receiving members to secure the first and second portions together with an opening of an adjustable size therebetween, and a connector to attach to an end of the duct, the connector having a first connector portion with an exterior surface defining a hole, a second connector portion including a housing defining a hole, and a fastener configured to pass through the hole in the exterior surface and the hole in the housing to secure the first and second connector portions together with an opening of an adjustable size therebetween corresponding to a respective size of the at least one duct.

Abstract: A concrete paver system with a reconfigurable hydration system which utilizes a plurality of individually flow controllable spray nozzles, which are clamped on support structures, which also support objects being dragged across a top surface of concrete which is being finished. The plurality of flow controllable spray nozzles being configured to be moved about said hydration system so as to change a pattern of water vapor application, all without the use of tools.

Abstract: A tie rod support apparatus for a large pressure vessel system. The tie rod support apparatus comprises a tie bar, an upper bearing unit, a bottom bearing unit and a tie rod support base. The upper bearing unit is coupled to a pipe section or other component in the large pressure vessel system and includes a bearing to provide a pivotally moveable connection point. The bottom bearing unit is coupled to the other end of the tie rod and configured with the tie rod support base. The tie rod support base is connected or attached to a support surface (e.g. a concrete slab or block) that is independent from the large pressure vessel system. The bottom bearing unit may include a bearing to provide another pivotally moveable connection point. According to an embodiment, the tie rod support includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to allow adjustment of the length or span of the tie bar.

Abstract: A loader work machine is disclosed in which a base portion of each of right/left arms (77) is received by an arm support portion (164) of a first lift link (81) and pivotally supported by a first arm shaft (88), and a hydraulic pipe arrangement (167) connected to a hydraulic actuator (98) extend through an support frame (11) from inside to outside of its inner wall (12), and toward an arm (77). The base portion of the arm (77) is supported to the arm support portion (164) at a position adjacent a link outer wall (157) in a transverse direction so that a hose accommodation space (165) is formed between a link inner wall (156) and an internal side face of the base portion of the arm (77). The hydraulic pipe arrangement (167) runs frontward of the first arm shaft (88) and a first link shaft (85), and is disposed in the hose accommodation space (165).

Abstract: A shape-holding electrical cord including a bendable, pliable, nonconductive, insulating sheath surrounding at least one shape-holding wire, said shape-holding wire disposed between a first end and a second end, and a conducting wire disposed therebetween, the conducting wire insulated from each shape-holding wire, wherein the first end is connected to a male plug and the second end is connected to a power strip and alternately a female plug, whereby the shape-holding electrical cord is bendable to conform to a desired placement path between an extant power outlet and an extant electronic appliance having a plug to which the shape-holding electrical cord is interconnectable.

Abstract: An energy guiding chain for guiding cables, flexible tubes or the like comprises a plurality of chain links (1, 2, 3) which are articulated to each other and which each include two lateral straps (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b) and upper and lower cross-members (4) connecting said lateral straps.

Abstract: There is provided a cable protection and guide apparatus that improves efficiency of cable insertion and maintenance when a connecting arm attached to a link plate by a hinge structure is disconnected. In order to removably connect the connecting arm to the link plate, the guide apparatus has the hinge structure composed of a hinge stem and a hook that is rotatably engaged with the hinge stem. The hinge structure has a disengagement preventing portion that prevents the hook from disengaging from the hinge stem and a rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation of the connecting arm in the disconnected condition. The rotation restricting portion is composed of a link-side engagement element and an arm-side engagement element. In the rotation restricting condition effected by engagement of the link-side and arm-side engagement elements, a rotational angle of the connecting arm is an obtuse angle.

Abstract: A strain relieving element, comprising: a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, an intermediate portion connecting the front surface to the rear surface, a receiving passage passing through the front surface and the rear surface, two rows of through cavities extending inwardly from the intermediate portion at least, a rib dividing the adjacent through cavities in same row and a convex respectively formed between the adjacent rows of the through cavities, and between the adjacent rows of the ribs. The rib near to the rear surface is bigger than the rib far from the rear surface, the width of the ribs are gradually decreased along an axis direction from the rear surface to the front surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic system with a plastic support and a photovoltaic module for installation on roofs. The plastic support (1) may be mounted directly to a roof substructure, so that an additional roof covering can be dispensed with. The photovoltaic modules may be fixed on the plastic support (1) without screwing.

Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame having a base and a boom, an arm movably coupled to the boom, an attachment, a conduit, a first member, and a second member. The boom has a first end coupled to the base and a second end opposite the first end. The arm includes a first end and a second end. The attachment is coupled to the first end of the arm. The conduit extends from the frame to the arm. The first member is pivotably coupled to the frame and supports a first portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is pivotably coupled between the first member and the arm, and supports a second portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom.

Abstract: A half-pipe main body is formed so as to extend in the axial direction, has an area for installing a wire harness therein, and has a semi-circular structure in terms of the cross-sectional shape of the outer circumferential surface perpendicular to the axial direction. An anti-rotation section having a planar bottom surface is provided at the bottom of the outer circumference of the half-pipe main body. A pair of ribs is formed on the outer circumference of the half-pipe main body along the circumferential direction. Also, the ribs are formed, with a distance therebetween in the axial direction, on respective two side surfaces of the half-pipe main body that are separated by the anti-rotation section.

Abstract: A pipe brace assembly includes a main clamp body that can be secured to a brace pipe. A cable, or other flexible tensioning member, can be wrapped around a braced pipe and secured to the main clamp body. The pipe brace assembly includes a method or mechanism for tensioning the cable or flexible tensioning member around the braced pipe. In some embodiments, the tensioning method or mechanism involves moving, such as rotating, the main clamp body to tension the cable or tensioning member. The clamping of the main clamp body and tensioning of the cable or tensioning member can occur simultaneously.

Abstract: A two-component device for supporting and retaining a cable or wire bundle in a channel comprises support part with a support surface in which is formed an elongate recess for a cable tie. The upper part lifts on to a lower part and it secured to the floor of the channel, by means of rivets or the like. The support part has an integral tie bar extending across the elongate recess. The lower part has a corresponding tie bar extending across it, between opposed side walls of the lower part. With the wire bundle in place, the cable tie is passed around it and through the recess, passing under the respective tie bars and secured at to hold the bundle in place against the support, at the same time holding the two parts of the support together.

Abstract: A clamp has a configuration in which a first portion and a second portion having a pair of semicircular inner surfaces are coupled with a thin-walled hinge, a locking portion and a locked portion are provided on free ends of the first and the second portions, the locking portion and the locked portion being lockable to each other, clamping the metal pipe inserted between the semicircular inner surfaces of the first and the second portions. An attaching hole into which an attaching member protruding from the vehicle body can be inserted and locked thereto is provided on the first portion, an opening is provided in a partition portion that separates the attaching hole and the semicircular inner surfaces, a swinging piece projects into the opening, an attaching member contact projection is provided on one side of the swinging piece, and a squeezing rib projects from the other side.

Abstract: A coulomb damper is attached to a component of an exhaust system. The inner surface of the coulomb damper is in intimate contact with the outer surface of the component of the exhaust system. The intimate contact is defined by a pair of weld lines extending along an axial length of the coulomb damper in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the intimate contact is defined by at least a three point contact between the coulomb damper and the component of the exhaust system. In another embodiment a coulomb damper includes an outer member press fit over an inner member. A chamber is defined between the inner and outer member. In one embodiment, the inner member and the outer member are coaxial and the chamber is an annular chamber having a constant radial width. In another embodiment, the chamber is eccentric in relation to the inner member and has a variable radial width.

Abstract: A coulomb damper is attached to a component of an exhaust system. The inner surface of the coulomb damper is in intimate contact with the outer surface of the component of the exhaust system. The intimate contact is defined by a pair of weld lines extending along an axial length of the coulomb damper in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the intimate contact is defined by at least a three point contact between the coulomb damper and the component of the exhaust system.

Abstract: A guiding support for guiding a transmission line is disclosed having a holding structure positioned on a rear end and engageable with a fixation member of an end cap. A seat is positioned on a front end of the guiding support, and is engageable with an adapter member of a terminal. A first transmission line receiving channel is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the guiding support from the rear end to the front end.

Abstract: An attachment system for lines, in particular for cables for wind turbines, has a base body (1) secured to a support structure and forming at least one line bushing having an opening closed by a cover part (7) screwed to the base body (1) for insertion of lines. At least one receiving element in the pertinent line bushing forms a receiving space (23) matched to the line or lines to be secured. The cover part (7) has contact surfaces (29) for the pertinent lines located in the respective receiving spaces (23). A spring arrangement (25) produces pretensioning active between the receiving element (9) and contact surface (29) of the cover part (7).

Abstract: A pipe support for supporting pipes on a building surface comprising a strut vertically movable on supporting rods for changing the vertical spacing of a pipe above the building surface and spring clips connecting the strut to the rods, the spring clips having a locking position securing the strut in a fixed position and a release position that permits the strut to move along the rods.

Abstract: A system has a surface intended to separate two chambers within the system. The surface has an aperture for allowing passage of at least one communication conduit. A shroud is positioned on the surface at the aperture, and has at least two portions defining a central opening to allow the communication conduit to pass through the aperture and shroud. The two portions of shroud have mating clamp ears in contact with each other. Securement members tighten the clamp ears against each other to provide a seal at an end of the shroud remote from the surface.

Abstract: A pipe crib-block for supporting a portion of hose or pipe in an elevated disposition. The pipe crib-block comprises a body portion causing a generally flat lower support surface and an upper surface defining a generally wedge-shaped trough in a central portion thereof. A pair of engagement keys project upwardly from the upper surface on opposed sides of the trough and a pair of key receiving apertures are disposed in the lower surface of the body portion. The apertures are axially aligned with the engagement keys and configured to receive therein and cooperate with the engagement keys on a second pipe crib-block such that two or more pipe crib-blocks can be stacked in interlocked parallel or perpendicular orientations so as to define a supporting structure for the pipe or hose at variable elevations.

Abstract: A strain relieving element, comprising: a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, an intermediate portion connecting the front surface to the rear surface, a receiving passage passing through the front surface and the rear surface, a plurality of through cavities recessing inwardly from the intermediate portion and communicated with the receiving passage and a plurality of the notches recessing inwardly from the intermediate portion and apart from the receiving passage. The distance between the notches and the rear surface are closer than the distance between the through cavities and the rear surface.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is an apparatus for fixing hydraulic pipes for a construction machine having a hydraulic pipe clamp fixing a plurality of pipes to a boom structure, including: a lower clamp (20) having a mounting hole (21); a clamp position setting member (22) for fixing the lower clamp (20) to one side of the boom structure (100) through a clamp support member (23) coupled to the mounting hole (21); an upper clamp (30) coupled onto the lower clamp (20) and having an interference prevention groove (31) in which a head portion (23a) of the clamp support member (23) is placed; and vibration-proof members (41,42) attached to the interiors of the clamps (20,30) to absorb vibration of the pipe (10). When the pipes (10) are assembled or disassembled, the lower clamp (20) is fixed to the boom structure to set the positions of the pipe and the clamp, and thus the assembly is greatly improved.

Abstract: The pipe support apparatus of the present invention includes a length of flexible webbing having a first receptacle formed at one end of the length and a second receptacle formed at an opposite end of the webbing. A first rigid member has a locking bracket received within the first receptacle, and a second rigid member has another locking bracket received within the second receptacle. A landing pad is transversely extended from the length of flexible webbing and is positioned on the length of flexible webbing between the first and second rigid members. The length of webbing and landing pad form a pipe receiving surface between the first and second rigid members, the pipe receiving surface being a top surface of the webbing and a top surface of the landing pad.

Abstract: A guidance chain for guiding a connection line, such as a cable, electrical cable, fiber glass cable, water line, gas line or fluid line, between parts of a medical diagnostic apparatus which are moved relative to each other, includes plural chain elements, where consecutive chain elements are moveable relative to each other about a respective imaginary or real rotation axis for realizing a folding movement of the guidance chain. The guidance chain is constructed such that it has a pre-set curvature in an unfolded state, and the radial extensions of the rotation axes are originating from substantially the same point in a folded state of the guidance chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cold-insulated pipe support for a pipeline (R), in particular for a low-temperature pipeline, comprising a pipe receptacle (2) that delimits a receiving space for a pipe section of the pipeline (R) and comprising a holding device (7) for absorbing and transmitting forces and torques acting on the pipeline (R) and on a base (B). The invention further relates to a method for installing the pipe support.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a conduit includes a support, a clamp, and a hanger. The support has a partial-cylindrical shape including a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter. In one aspect, at least one of the first section and the second section define a first aperture in the partial-cylindrical shape. In another aspect, at least one of the first section and the second section includes a retention member extending radially from an outer surface of the partial-cylindrical shape. The retention member includes a closed loop or a partially-open loop that defines a second aperture for receiving a strap to secure the conduit to the support. The clamp is configured to secure the conduit to the support. The hanger is configured to suspend the support from a structure.