Abstract: A strap with rotatably mounted clip fabricated in a single molding operation. The strap includes a strap retention member and a plurality of teeth. The rotatable clip includes a clip member, a pedestal and a head. The pedestal is retained in a pedestal opening formed through the strap. In fabrication, a top mold insert is slid into a top of first and second mold halves and a bottom mold insert is slid into a bottom of the first and second mold halves. Plastic is then injected into the first and second mold halves to independently and separately form the strap and the clip in a single molding process, wherein the inserts provide a space between the pedestal opening and the pedestal to allow the clip to rotate relative to the strap.

Abstract: A fastener for attaching an attached article to an attaching object is taught that preferably include a holding member that is arranged and constructed to hold the attached article, and an engagement leg that is arranged and constructed to engage an engagement hole formed in the attaching object. The engagement leg is connected to the holding member via a breakable connecting device. The connecting device is arranged and constructed to be easily broken when a substantial force is applied thereto.

Abstract: A torque arm assembly, used with a solar collector mounted to a drive shaft, comprises a torque arm with first and second ends and a torque arm coupling assembly including a drive shaft enclosure defining an open-ended channel sized to house the drive shaft. The channel has a circumferentially extending substantially continuous drive surface between the ends that lies adjacent to the drive shaft so the drive shaft and the drive shaft enclosure rotate together. In some examples contiguous abutment structure, such as weld lines, shims and/or adhesive, connects each side of the drive shaft to the drive shaft enclosure. The invention may also be carried out as a connection improvement method.

Abstract: A fastener including a body that has, extending along a center axis, an opening with an insertion end for inserting a stud. The fastener further includes a detent pawl that is attached to a first inner wall of the opening and extends toward the center axis. A yoke is attached to a second inner wall of the opening and spaced axially apart from the detent pawl. The yoke projects into the opening and, together with the second inner wall, forms a yoke opening into which the stud can be inserted during installation.

Abstract: An mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bracket for mounting a vertical cable manager to a rack. The bracket includes a first portion extending in a first direction, a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third portion extending from the second portion in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction and substantially parallel to the first direction. The first portion of the bracket is adapted to snap-fit to the vertical cable manager.

Abstract: An offset tube clamp includes a base having a pair of feet with generally coplanar bottom surfaces and a notch between the feet. A post extends upwardly from the base, and at least one tube cradle is formed on the post at a position spaced apart from the base. The tube clamp further includes a nailway having a fastener receiving opening for receiving a fastener. The fastener receiving opening intersects the notch in the base. The tube clamp is alternatively mountable to a building member in either a first orientation with the bottom surfaces of the feet flush against a surface of the building member, and in a second orientation with the notch in the base receiving a corner of the building member.

Abstract: A retaining bracket for holding conduits may employ a first half or stationary portion defining a semi-circular first conduit holding portion and a semi-circular second conduit holding portion. A second half or movable portion may be foldable onto the stationary portion such that a first arcuate groove and a second arcuate groove of the movable portion match the first and second conduit holding portions, respectively, to accommodate the cylindrical conduits. A first rigid binder piece may contact a long side of the stationary portion and attach to a first compressible insert and a second compressible insert. The first compressible insert may reside within the first conduit holding portion and the second compressible insert may reside within the second conduit holding portion and compress against the conduits, respectively. The binder and inserts may install into the retain bracket before or after the movable portion is closed onto the stationary portion.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for attaching elongated members such as wire, conduit, tubing and the like to a supporting surface such as a post. The fastener includes a body having a bottom or engagement surface, the body including a head with a greater length and a toe with a relatively small length, and a neck on the body connecting the head and the toe. A holding area, which may be arcuate in configuration, is positioned between the head and the toe, is much smaller than the length of the head and positioned and configured to receive the elongated member. A hole, which may be a single hole, may extend through the height of the body and receive therethrough an attachment member such as a screw, for holding the fastener with the heel and toe against the supporting surface and retaining the elongated member in the holding area between the toe and the head.

Abstract: A heatsink may be releasably secured to a substructure of an electronic system, such as a circuit board, in engagement with a heat-generating component, such as a processor.

Abstract: A clamp (10) has a plate (12) with a harness-mounting part (11) to be fastened to a wire harness. Two spaced-apart stems (14) project from the plate (12). A spanning part (14) connects confronting portions of the stems (15) to form a cavity (18). A vane support (17) projects out from the end of each stem (15) and a vane (16) projects down and out from a tip of each vane support (17). A vehicle body-locking part (16a) formed at a tip of each vane (16). The spanning part (14) twists towards the cavity (18) when the wire harness is pulled in a withdrawal direction from the vehicle body to unlock the vehicle body-locking parts (16a) of the vanes (16) from the locking hole.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a mounting system for an elongated item such as a cable, tube or wire, or an assembly of multiple cables, tube and/or wires. The mounting system includes an apparatus for mounting to a supporting structure, and an apparatus for receiving the elongated item. Also included is an apparatus for receiving a tying member such as a cable tie. Also included is an apparatus for permitting the tying member to be cut to release the elongate item from the mount without damage to the elongate item.

Abstract: A kink protector for a line which is led outwardly through a wall opening in a connecting sleeve of a hose or a pipe. The kink protector has a mounting cap which encloses the line, and a support helix which is integral with the cap and surrounds the line and which is resilient in bending. An outlet stub is provided at the connecting sleeve and is connected with the wall opening and into which the mounting cap can be pushed with at least axial fixing of the line in mechanically positive and detenting manner for the line.

Abstract: The invention relates to fasteners adapted for use in automobile air bag attachment systems. The fastener comprises a hook to engage a vehicle structure during installation and a pin to lock the fastener in place. Advantageously, the hook portion may be quickly installed and will support the air bag assembly while allowing any positional adjustments to be made prior to locking the fastener by depressing the pin until it is fully engaged in the vehicle structure. An embodiment of the invention incorporates both a locking method to prevent the fastener from being disengaged and a method of releasing this lock if needed for servicing. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for reducing the likelihood of improperly installed parts by preventing locking when the fastener is in a partially installed configuration.

Abstract: Example embodiment clamps may be used to clamp two components together, with a degree of freedom of motion between the clamped components, including both rotational and translational motion. Example embodiment clamps may clamp a BWR jet pump sensing line to a diffuser as a repair or installation of a sensing line support. Example clamps may include a ball subassembly that holds a component and allows rotation and twisting of the component within the clamp. Example clamps may further include jaws holding the ball subassembly and a biasing element that permits tightening of the clamp.

Abstract: A guide adapted to retain a flexible member can include a body defining an arcuate intermediate portion extending between a first end and a second end. The arcuate intermediate portion can define a generally u-shaped cross-section. The intermediate portion can define a throat adapted to slidably capture the flexible member. A mounting aperture can be defined through the first end. At least one finger can be formed on the body. The finger can extend toward the throat and is adapted to retain the flexible member within the throat.

Abstract: A portable manway cover handling apparatus and method comprises a lightweight support unit having a mounting tab secured to a manway stub flange within stub flange bolt holes by stud bolts projecting from expandable mandrel sleeves. A structural support beam is cantilevered from the mounting tab for attachment of a force line pulling machine. A force line from the pulling machine is attached to the manway cover and all manway flange bolts removed except a single loose hinge bolt proximate of the flange bottom. The pulling machine is operated to control the rotation of the manway cover about the hinge bolt to a stable suspension position whereat the manway portal is open.

Abstract: A cable tie includes a locking head and an attached strap, the locking head being adapted to receive and engage the strap when the tie is formed into a closed loop. The cable tie additionally includes a fir-tree fastener connected to the locking head by an elongated standoff that includes a stem and an enlarged member which separates the stem into first and second sections. In use, a plurality of wires bundled together by the tie can be secured to an automotive valve cover by inserting the fastener and the first section of the stem through a corresponding bore formed in the valve cover. With tie inserted as such, the second section of the stem serves to space the bundled wires away from the valve cover, with the first section of the stem and the enlarged member together serving to stabilize the tie within the bore of the valve cover.

Abstract: A bracket (100) for mounting a light-emitting member (50) to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member (10) and a second holding member (30) connecting with the first holding member via a connecting arm which is capable of being fold to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member (50) therebetween. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A wall hook includes an inserting head and a levering handle. The inserting head has a front penetrating tip and a rear fulcrum end. The levering handle includes a cable holder and a fastening enhancer. The cable holder is transversely and integrally extended from the inserting head, wherein the cable holder defines a receiving cavity and an access opening communicating with the receiving cavity for allowing a user to dispose at least one cable in the receiving cavity via the access opening. On the other hand, the fastening enhancer is transversely and inclinedly extended from the inserting head in such a manner that when the inserting head is rotatably inserted on the wall surface, the fastening enhancer is arranged to be rotated until the fastening enhancer basis against the wall surface for restricting a further axial displacement of the wall hook while providing an enhanced torque applying structure.

Abstract: A wire fixing frame for fixing at least one wire on a substrate is described. The wire fixing frame includes a main part, a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and an extending part. A wire outlet is defined between the extending part and the first fixed part, and a wire inlet is opposite to the wire outlet. A wire hold space is defined among the main part, the first fixing part, the second fixing part, and the substrate. The wire passes from the wire inlet to the wire outlet through the wire hold space, and the wire is fixed at a position by a round corner of the first fixing part and the extending part.

Abstract: A one-piece cable tie includes a locking head and an attached strap, the locking head being adapted to receive and selectively engage a portion of the strap when the tie is formed into a closed loop. The cable tie additionally includes a fastener formed onto the locking head that is designed for connection with the electrical connector for an oxygen sensor for an automotive emissions control system. The fastener includes a flattened platform that is spaced away from the top surface of the locking head by an inverted T-shaped standoff, the flattened platform being sized and shaped to be slidably disposed within a corresponding slot formed in the electrical connector. A ratchet tooth is formed onto the flat top surface of the platform and is shaped to engage the electrical connector in order to retain the fastener secured within the slot in the electrical connector.

Abstract: A clip for fastening an article to a panel having a hole has a base and a self expanding head attached to the base. The self-expanding head has at least one column extending from the base to a platform that is spaced from the base. First and second flexible beams are attached to the platform at one end and to the base at an opposite end. The first flexible beam has a first plurality of retention shoulders and the second flexible beam has a second plurality of retention shoulders. Each plurality of retention shoulders includes at least one retention shoulder that is spaced from every other retention shoulder in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A harness clamp tie includes a locking head and a flexible strap extending outwardly from the locking head. The strap is insertable through the locking head to form a loop that can be used at least one item. A pawl in the locking head secures the strap. Nonslip rails formed along the outer edge of the strap face and clamping rails formed on the locking head aid in securing small items. Conic friction points are formed on both sides of the strap surface to provide a mechanical grip for pulling the strap through the locking head. A mounting fastener extends from the locking head in the opposite direction. The fastener secures the tie to a mounting structure such as an aperture in a panel. The fastener includes a pair of flexible winged springs which help to stabilize the tie and hold the tie perpendicular to the panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mounting assembly for securely supporting elongated items against a surface. The assembly includes a device to attach at least one elongate object to the mount, a spring section, and a mount section. The mount section is in the form of a rectangular fir tree mount. The rectangular fir tree mount has a tapered tip and a generally rectangular shape. The center segment of the rectangular fir tree mount includes a number of curved branches. The spring section includes flexible springs extending downwardly from the mount. The flexible springs provide tension and resistance when the mount is inserted into a supporting surface. The flexible springs and the branches allow the rectangular fir tree mount to be utilized on panels of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A roadway guardrail system is disclosed having a plurality of posts capable of supporting at least one rod transverse to the posts, and at least one rod comprising one or more axially extending steel rods supported transverse to the plurality of posts. Each rod may include a plurality of axially extending steel rods supported transverse to the plurality of posts connected in a substantially end to end relationship. The steel rods may be connected using a coupler, and may be welded. The steel rods may be rebar.

Abstract: Wall-mounted type support strut assemblies attach pipes, conduit, and tubes to surfaces in a sanitary manner. The strut assemblies repel contaminants, are easy to inspect, and are easy to clean.

Abstract: A tie for elongated objects has a flexible strap extending from a retaining head that includes side-by-side retaining and locking regions, the tops of which form a contact surface for objects to be held. The retaining region is constructed for fastening to a T-stud on a support. The locking region is constructed to receive an entry section of the strap looped about objects to be held and to lock the strap in the locking region.

Abstract: A mounting clip for mounting a component on a supporting part having an aperture includes a head section for attaching the component. A shank section is insertable in the aperture. At least two latching fingers are resiliently held apart from the head section on opposite shank section sides which spread outward toward the head section. At free ends the latching fingers have latching surfaces that rest against a supporting part underside when the mounting clip is inserted in the aperture. The shank section has on one side which extends perpendicular to the sides having the latching fingers, a contact surface that is supported on the aperture inner edge, and has on the side opposite the contact surface an elastically resilient rib or tongue that is supported with a preload against the aperture inner edge after the mounting clip is placed in the aperture.

Abstract: A clamp 1 comprises a band 3, a buckle 5 having a support surface 18 against which a long component wound by the band is held, and a clip 6 extending from the buckle 5 and secured to, e.g., a body panel. The buckle 5 comprises a pawl 15 for engaging ratchet teeth 17 on the band, a first guide 25 and a second guide 26 forming an insertion passage 19 for guiding the band 3 and restraining the band 3 inside the insertion passage 19. The second guide 26 is formed in a shape by which the rear portion 30 of the insertion passage 19 including the outlet is parallel to the support surface 18, and the first guide 25 is formed in a shape by which the front portion 31 of the insertion passage 19 including the inlet is connected to the rear portion 30 at an acute angle of inclination 29 with respect to the rear portion 30.

Abstract: A mounting device securable to a structure comprising a channel comprises a plate, a cable management member and an engagement member for securing the device to the structure. The mounting device may be secured to the structure by inserting an installation tool into the geometric opening and rotating the mounting device. The engagement member may comprise opposing retaining tabs extending from a bottom surface of the plate or opposing depressions formed in a top surface of the plate. The cable management member may comprise a pair of bridge arms that form a geometric opening.

Abstract: A pipe clamp cushion and a method for installing pipes and tube-like structures is provided by an polyester elastemer material that is independently connected to a support structure and has hinges molded as part of each arms of the clamp. The hinges are formed in a U-shaped arrangement, which does not compromise the material of the cushion, and thus allow the cushion arms to maintain strength and elastic properties. This arrangement permits easier installation for a wide variety of tube sizes and configurations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system of manually linked fastening clips for electrical cables. The manually linked clips are preferably linked to one another by way of a tongue-and-groove joint. Since the clips of the present invention are manually linkable via the tongue-and-groove joint, an installer may manually link electrical cable fasteners into numbered groupings of the installer's own choosing. The tongue-and-groove joint of the clips permits the installer to easily separate linked clips from one another by simply rotating one linked clip with respect to the other. This rotating action quickly and effortlessly disengages the tongue portion of one linked fastener from the corresponding groove portion of the other linked fastener, thereby facilitating the installation of electrical cable. The manually linked clips may be inserted into a clip dispensing sleeve to provide the installer with a continuous feed of cable fastening clips during installation.

Abstract: A conduit guide clip is provided which includes a receiver and a single arm extending therefrom is provided for mounting to a tubular support such as the handlebar of a walk-behind lawn mower. The guide clip further includes a mounting post, which is inserted into a hole in the tubular support. The arm is curved to wrap around and clamp an arcuate inner surface of the receiver against the tubular support after installation. The mounting post is positioned to extend from the arcuate inner surface, and the arm includes a rearwardly swept remote edge and located whereby no portion of the arm is positioned to intersect the longitudinal axis of the mounting post.

Abstract: A clip for fastening an article to a panel having a hole has a base and a self expanding head extending upwardly from the base. The self-expanding head has at least one column rising from the base to a platform that is spaced from the base. First and second pluralities of resilient legs attached to the platform extend toward the base. The first plurality of resilient legs have first retention shoulders that are spaced from the base and the second plurality of resilient legs have second and third retention shoulders that are spaced from the base. The second and third retention shoulders are located respectively closer to the base than the first retention shoulders so that the clip can be attached to panels of varying thickness when the head is inserted through a hole in the panel with the base abutting one side of the panel adjacent the hole and the first retention shoulders or the second retention shoulders or the third retention shoulders abutting an opposite side of the panel adjacent the hole.

Abstract: A hanger for a cable guardrail system is disclosed including a first portion with first and second seats on opposite sides of a post each seat capable of supporting a cable, and a second portion capable of engaging the end of the post. Also disclosed is a cable guardrail system including a plurality of posts, a plurality of hangers attached to at least a portion of the plurality of posts, and at least two cables supported by the seats on opposite sides of the post. The cable guardrail system may redirect an impacting vehicle and dissipate a portion of the impacting vehicle's energy.

Abstract: The stand off tie includes a mounting block (14) having a mounting surface (20) that engages the facing surface of a stud of a building structure. A fastener (18), such as a nail or screw, is driven through a fastener opening (26) into the stud. A strap opening (30) receives a tie strap (16) and the tie strap is fastened about one or a bundle of communications cables (40).

Abstract: A clamp-type retention element for an axisymmetrical component for vehicles, such as a cable or a tube for oil or fuel, has an axis of symmetry; the retention element has at least one through seat, which has an insertion opening and is designed to house a portion of the axisymmetrical component, a snap-action closing element of the insertion opening, hooking elements designed to co-operate with a support, elastic elements designed to co-operate with the portion of the axisymmetrical component within the seat, and a guide element of the portion of the axisyrumetrical component within the seat for identifying a housing position of the portion of the axisymmetrical component under the action of the elastic elements. The elastic elements are flexible in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of symmetry when the portion of the axisymmetrical component is in the housing position.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting electrical nonmetallic tubing has axially aligned large and small spring clips for receiving and retaining large and small diameter tubing. A plurality of side-by-side pairs of the spring clips are arranged with the large and small spring clips in one pair reversely positioned relative to the large and small spring clips in an adjacent pair. Some clips are configured for attaching ties thereto that extend over a tube to hold the tube in the clip. The bracket has support legs for engaging a support surface, and fastener receiving extensions for attaching the bracket to the support surface.

Abstract: A corrugated clamp includes a base section, a lid section, and a bracket section. The base section and lid section are provided on their inner peripheral surfaces with concavo-convex portions to be fitted to an annular concavo-convex portion of a corrugated tube. The bracket section projects from an exterior of the base section to be engaged with a vehicle body. A ground wire is drawn out from a wire harness extending through the corrugated tube. A core wire is exposed from the ground wire by stripping an insulation sheath of the ground wire. The exposed core wire is brought into contact with an inner surface of the concavo-convex portion of the base section and is fixed between the inner surface of the base section and an outer surface of the corrugated tube.

Abstract: The combination of a portable component, a cable attaching assembly, and a cable. The component has a wall with oppositely facing inside and outside surfaces and an opening. The cable attaching assembly has an anchor element with first and second transverse legs. The first leg is directed into the opening in a first direction into a first position with the anchor element in a first orientation. The anchor element is changed from the first orientation, with the anchor element in the first position, to place the anchor element in an operative position, wherein the first leg is situated in confronting relationship with the inside of the wall. The cable is connected to the anchor element so that the anchor element cannot be reoriented from the operative position to allow the anchor element to be withdrawn from the opening. The anchor element is the only component required in the opening.

Abstract: A cable clamp which is capable of preventing even a very fine cable to be treated from coming off or extending off therefrom, without any fear of the cable being damaged or broken, and is easy to carry out a clamping treatment and an extra length-bunching treatment on cables, with enhanced workability. The cable clamp includes a pair of cable-holding bodies each including a pillar portion vertically extending from the base, and a cantilever portion extending from an end of the pillar portion, remote from the base, in a direction substantially at right angles to the pillar portion. The pair of cable-holding bodies are configured such that the pillar portions are arranged to extend in opposite directions, with one of respective side surfaces of the respective cantilever portions being opposed to the other with a predetermined space therebetween.

Abstract: A bend support bracket for flexible polymeric tubing, the bracket being installable inside a wall and having an arcuate guide surface, an oppositely disposed arcuate gripping surface and a flexible attachment arm, the flexible attachment arm having a fixed end that is unitarily molded to the body, a free end that comprises a positioning groove into which a portion of an inwardly facing wall of an aperture in a bracket support strap is receivable, and an outwardly facing, arcuate biasing surface disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the application of manual pressure to the biasing surface biases the positioning groove into alignment with the aperture wall so that a portion of the aperture wall is receivable in the positioning groove.

Abstract: The fixing device can be used to fix a wire (10) to a support member having a planar surface provided with at least two openings. The device is made of elastic sheet-metal and includes a cut-out body which is bent into a U-shape and includes a web (33) and two flanges (34) whose ends are T-shaped. At least one arm of the T-shape at each end is adapted to bear on the surface of the support member that is opposite the planar surface at the edge of an opening.

Abstract: A new wire holder design. The holder is installed into a T-shaped or L-shaped hole in substrate such as a sheet metal, printed wiring board, etc. using only a single installation motion. The holder holds wires in place. Because it requires only a single installation motion the holder is easily installed and furthermore cannot rotate once installed. The holder protrudes only about a millimeter below the substrate.

Abstract: A pipe insulation coupling secures a pipe and adjacent ends of insulation tubing surrounding the pipe to a channel-section track having a pair of inwardly turned flanges. The coupling includes a one-piece elongated cylindrical body having an outer tube wall extending between first and second ends. A planar interior wall disposed midway between the first and second ends extends inwardly from the outer tube wall to a center bore for receiving the pipe therethrough. The planar wall defines opposing first and second channels extending from the planar wall to the first and second ends for receiving the adjacent ends of the insulation tubing therein. A pair of flexible and resilient legs extends between a proximal end fixedly secured to the outer tube wall and a distal end including opposing notches formed therein for selective engagement with the flanges of the track thereby locking the coupling to the track.

Abstract: A cable mount for receiving and carrying cable bundles comprises a shaft and a cable tie receiving member. The shaft comprises a top end portion and a bottom end portion and first and second adjacent projections spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The adjacent projections extend radially from the shaft and are circumferentially displaced about the longitudinal axis relative to one another. The cable tie receiving member comprises a top surface and opposing sidewalls defining a slot to receive a cable tie. The cable tie receiving member is positioned at the top end portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A harness clamp tie includes a locking head and a flexible strap extending outwardly from the locking head. The strap is insertable through the locking head to form a loop that can be used at least one item. A pawl in the locking head secures the strap. Nonslip rails formed along the outer edge of the strap face and clamping rails formed on the locking head aid in securing small items. Conic friction points are formed on both sides of the strap surface to provide a mechanical grip for pulling the strap through the locking head. A mounting fastener extends from the locking head in the opposite direction. The fastener secures the tie to a mounting structure such as an aperture in a panel. The fastener includes a pair of flexible winged springs which help to stabilize the tie and hold the tie perpendicular to the panel.

Abstract: A pipe run is secured from theft by an antitheft apparatus providing a pair of straight tubes, coaxially engaged with an inner one of the tubes slidingly engaged within an outer one of the tubes. Each of the tubes provides a closure plate at one end with one or more apertures in it. A cover on an upper end of the inner tube is able to engage the pipe run to prevent it from being disassembled or pulled from its installation. To service the pipe run, the cover may be opened and the inner pipe lowered into the outer pipe. The tubes are secured to a mooring. Two of the apparatuses may be secured in spaced apart locations on the pipe run to secure components of the pipe run that are between the apparatuses.

Abstract: A fastening device for externally fastening cables or lines to housings, especially to the housing of brake cylinders, includes a fastening pin that can be locked in a breather of the housing. A connecting channel is configured in the fastening pin via which channel, in the locked state, the interior of the housing communicates with the atmosphere.