Abstract: A pipe clamp comprises a mounting post having a flexible arm extending laterally therefrom in a semi-circular arc. The arm defines with the mounting post an arcuate recess having spaced apart opposite ends between which different size pipe is selectively insertable into the recess. Opposed flexible fingers extend radially inwardly adjacent opposite ends of the recess. The fingers are axially angled between opposite sides of the clamp to facilitate bending of the fingers when contacted by the pipe during insertion of the pipe into the recess.

Abstract: A shaft support structure includes a base body having an attachment device for fixing an attached member, a bearing portion provided at an end portion of the base body and having an opening portion, a swinging shaft rotatably disposed inside the opening portion of the bearing portion, and a lid body having the swinging shaft and rotated by the swinging shaft. The lid body is integrally formed with the base body. A clip includes the shaft support structure.

Abstract: A fire sprinkler fitting support bracket (100) is disclosed for mounting fire sprinkler tee-fitting (30) to a building structural component (5). The bracket (100) includes a mounting portion (103), and a cradle portion (101) cantilevered from the mounting portion (103). The cradle portion (101) is configured to receive and support the fitting body (32) on a concave surface (190a, 190b) thereof. The fitting (30), which may be a tee fitting, elbow fitting, or the like, is detachable from the bracket (100).

Abstract: Conduit spacers useful in preparing duct banks with reduced electromagnetic fields (EMF) are disclosed. The conduit spacers are designed to maximize phase cancellation of EMF from a closely-spaced series of electric power cables placed in conduits supported underground by the conduit spacers. The spacers are also designed to minimize the EMF above ground by reducing the distance needed to bury the cables for a given EMF above ground. In one embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation of a single three-phase cable installation. In another embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation for a dual three-phase cable installation, including cross-phase cancellation, e.g., A-B-C and C-B-A.

Abstract: Provided is a wire holding structure including: a wire; a member, on which the wire is arranged in an arranging direction, and which includes an arranging surface on which the wire is arranged and at least one pair of standing surfaces including a first standing surface and a second surface respectively opposing both sides of the wire; and at least three protrusions including a first protrusion, a second protrusion and a third protrusion, the first and third protrusions protruding from the first standing surface and the second protrusion protruding from the second standing surface.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is an adapter apparatus for associating a fluid meter to the flow path of a fluid meter test bench. The apparatus comprises a saddle to hold and align the meter in position until a clamping force is applied to the meter to securely associated the meter under test with the test bench. A half dove tail grove and o-ring are used to reduce the clamping pressure required to create a fluid tight seal.

Abstract: A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket.

Abstract: A bracket and a cable mounting system which includes a bracket with at least two legs, which is angled to match the radius of a structure to which the bracket is to be applied. The bracket has at least one hole in the center panel for securing a component to the bracket. The bracket can have magnetic pads located on the distal end of the legs so that the bracket may be attached to a structure by magnetic force. The cable mounting system may also consist of two brackets a distance apart and a support rail placed in between the brackets and coupled to the brackets.

Abstract: A conduit attachment device is disclosed for use with a trapeze for providing for the placement and suspension of apparatus between existing structural members of an overhead structure. In one embodiment, the conduit attachment device includes a body having four sides formed of a continuous sheet with three bends in an open-ended rectangular box design. A fastening join joins two sides of the continuous sheet. A window including first and second substantially continuous U-shaped engagement surfaces adapted to form a friction fit with a conduit is located at one of the ends. Two sizes of threaded openings are located on opposite sides of the body for mating with two different sizes of threaded suspension rod. Another threaded opening is located in the body for mating with a set screw that further secures the conduit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device for rod-shaped profiled elements with a substantially circular cross section and with a central axis (R) of the profiled element which axis runs along a longitudinal direction (L) of the rod-shaped profiled element. The device has at least two centering clamps distanced from each other along a theoretical central axis (S), and has at least two opposing clamping cheeks that can be centrally moved between a clamping position and a release position in a moving plane arranged transversely to the theoretical central axis (S). The cheeks each have a support that jointly surround the rod-shaped profiled element in the clamped position and align the central axis (R) of the profiled elements along the theoretical central axis. The shape of the supports can be changed by an adjustable adjusting device, and the adjusting device reduces an offset of the theoretical central axis (S) from the central axis (R) of the profiled elements in the clamped position.

Abstract: A routing clip for securing a line to a structure comprising: a base for attaching the clip to a structure; and a clamp comprising: a first flexible strap which extends from the base and has one or more projections extending from its side; and a second flexible strap which extends from the base and has a passageway for receiving the first flexible strap and a locking surface which is arranged to engage one of the projections on the first flexible strap to prevent the first flexible strap from being withdrawn from the passageway. At least part of the clip is made from an elastomeric material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a grip-type locking device for a terminal. The locking device includes a body. Two grips are connected to opposite sides of the body, respectively. An interval adjusting pin adjusts an interval between the two grips, thus locking or releasing the terminal interposed therebetween. A cable is connected at opposite ends thereof to a controller and the terminal, respectively. The cable is securely coupled to the body so that load applied to the cable on the controller is blocked by the body and thus is not transmitted to the cable on the terminal.

Abstract: A cable mount 10 defines an aperture for receiving an electrical or fluid conduit, and has upstanding ribs 15 which define a circular track 14 for a cable tie. The ribs also define flat mounting planes to prevent rotation of the mount with respect to a substrate. An additional attachment member (41-46) is positioned to allow adaptation of a mold to different kinds of attachment member.

Abstract: Provided is a device for fixing hydraulic piping to prevent the hydraulic piping from sliding down even when the bolt for coupling a clamp which fixes the hydraulic piping is loosened by the vibration generated during operation. The device for fixing the hydraulic piping of construction equipment includes: a piping sheet fixed to a boom structure; upper and lower clamps constituted by a fixed part fixed to the piping sheet and a concave groove for supporting the hydraulic piping; a coupling member for fixing the fixed part to the piping sheet; a hydraulic pipe fixing plate mounted on the piping sheet; a connecting hole for connecting a main pipe, which is connected to a main control valve mounted on an upper rotating body, to the hydraulic pipe disposed on the boom structure; and a bolt and nut for fixing the connecting hole to the hydraulic pipe fixing plate.

Abstract: This invention allows attachment of strut channels 2, pipes, conduit, and mounting of equipment to the interior of buildings and other structures. Attachment to structures such as I-Beams, channels, structural angles, purlins and truss structures are improved. Extended use of self tapping screws 28 and commonly used metal strapping are enabled. The use of dimpled holes 7 facilitate insertion of self tapping screws 28 thus expanding their function. Tab cut outs 6 in attachment hardware that allow strapping to pass and hook provide new and efficient methods for using standard strapping. New mounting hardware in combination with beam clamps, another invention of mine, use the beam clamps along with appropriate accessories, which are part of that invention, to provide new methods of attachment. Strut channels 2 are changed to integrate the use of these improvements.

Abstract: A tool support system is disclose having a yoke; a plurality of concentric rings having at least one ring pivotally connected to the yoke; a tool fastening mechanism to secure a tool in the support system; and one or more rotation components to permit the tool to rotate within a ring of the support structure. One or more of the concentric rings can be added to the system or can replace one or more concentric rings to accommodate tools of different sizes. The invention includes a method of configuring a support apparatus and a support apparatus kit with various interchangeable parts, and parts that can be built out to varying degrees to permit the support structure to be used on numerous types of tools.

Abstract: Cable-support arrangement with cable-supporting units 3, 5, which can be arranged above one another. The cable-supporting units can be aligned to different rotation positions with reference to axis A. The cable-support arrangement 1, comprises at least one cable-supporting unit consisting of a base part 3B, 5B and at least one cable support 3K1, 3K2, 5K1, permanently attached to this base part, a stand part 2, optional spacers 4, and a securing pin 6, common to the base part, the stand part and the spacer. These superimposed units (stand part, base part and spacer) are connected by a detachable and lockable plug-in connector 7. In their unlocked position, the superimposed units can be rotated in relation to one another around the axis A and positioned in a selectable axis-related rotation locking position.

Abstract: A clamp is provided, which includes a clamp main body including a plurality of concave members forming a cylindrical body by combining together, and a fixing device provided in any of the plurality of concave members for fixing the clamp to an attachment object; and an approximately arc-like buffer member disposed on an inner circumferential side of the concave member. On one side surface facing the concave member in the buffer member, a leg portion is formed to bulge out, and on another side surface opposite to the one side surface in the buffer member, an approximately concave-like holding surface is provided. Such clamp can hold long bodies with various diameters, and also can attenuate vibrations of the long bodies.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for automatic fire sprinkler systems and other objects to be securely attached to the structure of a ceiling of a building, and additionally relates to a mounting clamp for securely gripping the tee of a suspended ceiling in order to mount an object to be held in proximity to the ceiling and a mounting clamp for mounting the sprinkler head of a fire protection system or other type of water system. The system provides means for more rigidly mounting various components of the system to the existing piping and ceiling structure found at an installation location.

Abstract: A microphone mount for a music stand is provided. The microphone mount may include a clamping portion. The clamping portion may be used to releasably secure to a music stand shelf. A gooseneck may releasably connect with the microphone mount. The gooseneck may include a microphone clip which releasably secures a microphone. Therefore, a user may sing into a microphone and read music at the same time using the present invention.

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 mount to accommodate an oblong medical instrument for computer-assisted surgery, has a clamp bracket with a variable cross section for clamped fixing of the instrument, and a localization device rotatable relative to the clamp bracket for detection of the spatial position of the instrument.

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: Conduit spacers useful in preparing duct banks with reduced electromagnetic fields (EMF) are disclosed. The conduit spacers are designed to maximize phase cancellation of EMF from a closely-spaced series of electric power cables placed in conduits supported underground by the conduit spacers. The spacers are also designed to minimize the EMF above ground by reducing the distance needed to bury the cables for a given EMF above ground. In one embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation of a single three-phase cable installation. In another embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation for a dual three-phase cable installation, including cross-phase cancellation, e.g., A-B-C and C-B-A.

Abstract: A riser clamp (1) made up of several parts and designed to carry a plurality of fluid pipes (11) in parallel with and spaced apart from a surface coated steel riser (10) is shown. The riser (10) itself is designed to be deployed into the sea for communication between a well head at the seabed and a surface vessel. Each riser clamp (1) is designed for frictional, non rotatable fixation to the surface coated riser (10) and is provided with a plurality of pipe saddles (V) to carry the respective fluid pipes (11). The riser clamp (1) has an internal abutment surface (2) made of fiber reinforced composite material which is configured substantially complementary to and designed to bear against the external, surface coated surface of the riser (10). The riser clamp (1) is tightened by means of circumferentially acting tightening means.

Abstract: A pipe clamp with a first piece matingly connectable to a second piece where the first piece and the second piece have first ends configured for insertion into a channel and second ends configured to be connectable to each other where one of the second ends has a hole therethrough and the other second end has a threaded hole therethrough and where both the second ends are angled and where the second ends of the first piece and the second piece are matingly configured to be secured and attached to each other via the common hole and the threaded hole where the holes are matingly and angularly configured to align with each other and where a bolt is matingly configured to pass through the common hole and then screw into the threaded hole until the first and the second pieces are securely connected.

Abstract: A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket.

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: A cable clamp includes a clamp member for clamping cables, and a fastener. The clamp member defines a fixing hole. An annular first gear portion is formed on an inner sidewall bounding the fixing hole. The fastener extends through the fixing hole to engage in a motherboard, to mount the clamp member to the motherboard. An annular second gear portion extends from the fastener and movably meshes with the first gear portion.

Abstract: A cable retention device is disclosed. The device may be used to restrain electrical cables routed along a cable support structure. These support structures are used in both internal and external settings, and the structures provide some physical support and protection to the electrical cables. In some high-power settings, these cables run from substations or electrical generators to a point within a facility. The support structures typically used in these settings do not fully restrain the cables. External forces, such as those that may occur during short circuit conditions, may result in movement of the electrical cables, which can lead to damage. Cable retention devices, referred to at times as cleats or clamps, are needed to restrain the cables. The cable retention device disclosed herein simultaneously restrains the cables and secures the cables to the cable support structure.

Abstract: This device for holding at least one longitudinal element, of the wiring harness or tube type, on a support, comprises a deformable clamp that allows said longitudinal element to be inserted into the clamp and holds the longitudinal element, and a protective layer that at least partially covers the clamp. The clamp is made of thermoplastic, the protective layer being overmolded onto the clamp.

Abstract: A riser clamp (1) has two opposed clamp halves (2, 3), each of said clamp halves (2, 3) having a semicircular section (21,31) opposing the semicircular section of the other clamp half for surrounding a riser pipe. Each of said clamp halves has at the ends of its semicircular section radially extending clamp flanges (22, 32) to be clamped against the corresponding opposing clamp flanges of the other clamp half. The riser clamp (1) is in use supported from beneath by a support surface. At least one of two opposing clamp flanges is provided with an isolation member (4) comprising a resilient support strip (41), which support strip (41) is located below the corresponding clamp flange for resiliency supporting it. The isolation member (4) further comprises at least one web (42) extending upwardly from the support strip (41) along the corresponding clamp flange, wherein said web (42) is attached to the corresponding clamp flange.

Abstract: A corrugated tube clamp may includes a fixed portion capable of being connected to an attaching object, a movable portion hinged to the fixed portion, ribs respectively formed in the fixed portion and the movable portion, and at least one biasing member formed in at least one of the fixed portion and the movable portion. The fixed portion and the movable portion are shaped to clamp and hold each of corrugated tubes having different diameters therebetween. The ribs are respectively shaped to engage grooves formed in an outer circumferential surface of each of the corrugated tubes of different diameters. The at least one biasing member is shaped to be pressed back by an outer circumferential surface of at least the corrugated tube with the smallest diameter when it is clamped between the fixed portion and the movable portion.

Abstract: The specification and drawing figures describe and illustrate a clamp display system for displaying one or more articles on being removably fastened to a structural element.

Abstract: Securing a cable to a panel includes assembling a cable clamp arrangement to a cable and mounting the cable clamp arrangement to the panel. Assembling the cable clamp arrangement includes disposing a grommet around an exterior surface of the cable; disposing a yoke around the grommet so that the yoke at least partially surrounds the grommet; and compressing the yoke and grommet between a bracket and a backing plate using a fastener so that the cable is compressed. Mounting the cable clamp arrangement to the panel includes sliding the bracket relative to the panel in a direction parallel to a surface of the panel until the bracket rests on fasteners extending from the panel. Mounting the clamp arrangement can also include tightening the fasteners.

Abstract: An anchor for lightning protection systems include a base and pad that extend over a sufficient area and a sufficient bearing length to hold in shear and in tension against the weight, shear force, and moment of cables, points, and other components of a lightning protection systems. The mounting anchor is non-penetrating, and adheres to a vertical surface almost immediately without requiring damage to structures, long term support over days waiting for cure, and works in overhang situations as well. An integrated clip may be constructed with the base from sheet material. Adhesion of the base to a cover material on a wall or parapet may be promptly followed by snapping cable into clips formed monolithically with the base.

Abstract: This invention allows attachment of strut channels 2, pipes, conduit, and mounting of equipment to the interior of buildings and other structures. Attachment to structures such as I-Beams, channels, structural angles, purlins and truss structures are improved. Extended use of self tapping screws 28 and commonly used metal strapping are enabled. The use of dimpled holes 7 facilitate insertion of self tapping screws 28 thus expanding their function. Tab cut outs 6 in attachment hardware that allow strapping to pass and hook provide new and efficient methods for using standard strapping. New mounting hardware in combination with beam clamps, another invention of mine, use the beam clamps along with appropriate accessories, which are part of that invention, to provide new methods of attachment. Strut channels 2 are changed to integrate the use of these improvements.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing a jet pump riser includes: an elbow upper clamp for covering a riser elbow coupled to a thermal sleeve from an upper side thereof; an elbow lower clamping member for clamping the riser elbow from a lower side thereof; an elbow vertical portion clamping member for covering a vertical portion of the riser elbow; and an elbow horizontal portion clamping member for covering a horizontal portion of the riser elbow. These members are disposed in different orientations with respect to the elbow upper clamp so as to fix the thermal sleeve, the riser elbow and the riser pipe.

Abstract: There is provided a cable fixing structure which improves actuation reliability of a device and facilitates decision of a wiring layout. The cable fixing structure A for fixing cables including a group of signal cables and a group of power cables includes: a support member; a first cable clamp which is mounted on the support member and in which a cable insertion hole for retaining the group of signal cables inserted therethrough is formed; and a second cable clamp which is mounted on the support member, in which a cable insertion hole for retaining the group of power cables inserted therethrough is formed, and which is disposed away from the first cable clamp in a direction intersecting an axial direction of the cables.

Abstract: A two piece line guide is shown where the user can remove a pin or screw and rotate one portion of the line guide to open it and allow the user to install, remove or replace a line in the guide. In one embodiment the line guide opens in a vertical manner and in a second embodiment, the line guide opens in a horizontal manner. The line guides can be affixed to a flat surface while others can be affixed to a post or stanchion either with fasteners or lashings or both.

Abstract: Provided is a portable terminal. The portable terminal includes a metal frame including a cable accommodation part; an antenna cable accommodated into the cable accommodation part, the antenna cable including a conductive part; and a bracket clamping the antenna cable, the bracket being inserted into and coupled to the cable accommodation part. The bracket is formed of a conductive material and in contact with the conductive part.

Abstract: Bracket for mounting a pipe away from a vertical wall having a linear support to be secured to a vertical wall and a pipe receptacle for receiving and supporting the pipe. The pipe receptacle includes a segment of a circle configuration, and an extension is connected between the linear support and the pipe receptacle, wherein the extension extends upward, non-horizontally, non-vertically, and away from the pipe receptacle toward the linear support so as to position a pipe within the pipe receptacle a distance away from the linear support. A brace is connected between the linear support and a lower portion of the pipe receptacle to provide additional support to position the pipe receptacle a distance away from a wall to which the linear support is to be secured.

Abstract: An electric insulator is provided that can be used between an electrified wire of an electric fence and a fence post. The electric insulator generally includes a body having a lateral aperture. The lateral aperture extends for the entire length of the body and is configured to allow a wire to be laterally inserted into, or removed from, a central channel of the electric insulator. The electric insulator may include one or more fins to assist in securing the electric insulator to a fence post.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams, the floor beams having a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web. The support bracket has a support body with cable support cradles where each cradle has a cradling surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least clamping block connected to the support body with at least one adjustable tension bolt, the clamping block having a beam engaging surface wherein tension in the at least one bolt urges the beam engaging surface toward the support body.

Abstract: A stud retainer is configured to securely retain a fastening stud. The stud retainer includes a base integrally connected to beams that are in turn integrally connected to a wall opposite the base. A stud retainer chamber is defined between the base, the beams, and the wall. A vibration-damping interface extends outwardly from the beams. The vibration-damping interface may include a plurality of fingers. The stud retainer may also include at least one flexible brace extending from said wall toward said base.

Abstract: A firestop collar including a support band made of sheet metal and an intumescent strip that runs along the support band and is connected to it. The support band is provided with several pre-defined cutting zones which are at a distance from each other in the lengthwise direction and which run crosswise to the lengthwise direction. The intumescent strip has cutting areas that are oriented in the same manner and in which the intumescent strip is thinner than it is in the adjacent areas in the lengthwise direction. The cutting areas coincide with the cutting zones of the support band.

Abstract: A pipe clamp, for installing a filler pipe on a vehicle body panel having a locking hole, includes a base member, a lid member, and a pin member. The base member is arranged on the vehicle body panel and includes a pin hole, a plurality of leg piece parts placed projecting from a perimeter edge part of the pin hole and capable of projecting into the locking hole, and pipe holding parts. The lid member is provided rotatably on the base member, and locks to the base member when rotated to a closed position covering the pipe holding parts. The pin member is held in the pin hole displacing the leg piece parts outwardly in a radial direction of the pin hole to engage the leg piece parts in the locking hole. The lid member has an access hole exposing the pin member to the outside when in closed position.

Abstract: A clamp is provided for mounting to a cable. The clamp has attachment means for connecting to a pipeline. Further, the clamp has plural clamp segments each with a curved section and tension devices connecting the clamp segments to each other to form a cylindrically shaped attachment area for accommodation of the cable in contact with the curved sections.

Abstract: A duct mounting system. The system includes a support saddle having a duct surface shaped to accommodate and support a duct, a first support ear defined in a first extremity of the support saddle and a second support ear defined in a second extremity of the support saddle, a retaining strap connectable between the first and second support ears, a first support leg having an extremity connectable to an external structure, and a first saddle connector that couples the first support leg to the first support ear. The support saddle has a stiffening stem. The retaining strap is shaped to clamp a duct onto the duct surface.

Abstract: A holding structure is provided for an option connector that is mounted at an end of a branch line of a wire harness of a vehicle. A fixing part is defined at an area of the branch line separated from the option connector by a predetermined distance. A holding part is provided on a peripheral component of the vehicle that is in a vicinity of the wire harness. The holding part is configured for releasably holding the fixing part of the branch line so that a tip area of the branch line that begins at the fixing part and includes the option connector extends out from the holding part.