Abstract: A cable clamp for an electrical cable, comprising a first member and a second member that can cooperatively retain a cable between them; wherein the first member has been formed by extrusion in the general axial direction of a cable as it is to be retained in the clamp, at least a portion of the axial cross-section of the first member comprising a receiving part having a curved shape within which a portion of the cable is to be located, and a flange extending from either side of the receiving part; and the second member is attachable at either end to a flange of the first member so as to retain the cable within the receiving part of the first member.

Abstract: Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters.

Abstract: An exemplary wire clamping assembly is disclosed which includes a support body, a clamping strip and at least one clamping screw. The support body can include a first surface and a second surface, the at least one clamping screw being adapted to direct a clamping force to a clamping force receiving portion of the clamping strip for clamping at least one wire between the clamping strip and the first surface of the support body. The clamping strip can be a flexible strip, and the clamping force receiving portion of the clamping strip is, in use, located on the side of the second surface of the support body.

Abstract: An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape and retains a conduit, pipe, tube or the like.

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: An wire holding structure includes a member and a pair of protrusions. The member includes an arranging surface on which the wire is arranged and at least one pair of standing surfaces respectively opposing both sides of the wire. The protrusions are protruded from the standing surfaces respectively opposing the both sides of the wire. The protrusions are disposed at positions which are shifted each other in the arranging direction, so that a gap between the protrusions is larger than a diameter of the wire and a gap between tips of the protrusions projected in the arranging direction is smaller than the diameter of the wire. A distance between the arranging surface and the protrusions is larger than the diameter of the wire.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing a cylindrical object to a vertical surface in an accurate and stable manner. The apparatus is structured to allow for the proper placement of a precise gradient of the cylindrical object over an extended distance. The apparatus further provides for the support and maintenance of the gradient over an extended period.

Abstract: An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for holding elongated objects, which system comprises holder modules (1), each of which being provided with at least one seat (3) with an arched shape intended to receive an elongated object. The holder modules are provided with mutually co-operating coupling members (5a, 5b) for coupling together two holder modules with each other. A first coupling member comprises an elongated projection, which is tapered in its longitudinal direction and which has a dovetail shaped cross-sectional shape. A second coupling member comprises a groove (7) with a dovetail-shaped cross-sectional shape, which groove fits to the projection and is tapered in its longitudinal direction. The projection is insertable into the groove and displaceable to a locking engagement in the groove under gradual reduction of the play between the two holder modules when the projection is displaced into the groove.

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: Provided is an electrical wire fixing member that can be assembled in a simple manner with the reduced number of parts, and is capable of obtaining a sufficient lap amount, which can further reduce the number of parts. In an electrical wire fixing band 1 that secures an electrical wire 20, the first flange 3 is provided at a tip of the one end 2a of the body 2 in a shape of a ring, with both ends overlapping with each other along the circumference of the body. A second flange 4 is provided at the other end 2b. A protruding piece 5 is provided in a direction where the other end 2b becomes more distant from the one end 2a. A locking piece 6 is provided closer to the one end than the tip of the other end 2b is.

Abstract: A multiple size member retaining insert includes a body having a passageway through opposed body side walls and a cavity between the side walls. A clamp assembly is rotatably connected to the side walls and movable in the cavity. The clamp assembly includes a curved first clamp arm rotated from a receiving position to a retention position, both within the passageway. An oppositely curved second clamp arm rotates from a release position outside the passageway to a clamping position within the passageway. An arm hinge integrally connecting the first and second clamp arms permits the clamp arms to rotate independently. Clamp assembly first and second hinge pins are individually rotatably received in the side walls. A hinge pin rotational axis also defines an arm hinge rotational axis. The second clamp arm ratchets against a toothed member to retain a tube between the first and second clamp arms.

Abstract: An apparatus including a power supply unit, and a plurality of extensions extending outwardly from opposing side surfaces of the power supply unit, the extensions cooperating with the power supply unit to form a channel between the extensions, wherein at least one end of each of the plurality of extensions defines a recess in the at least one end that is configured to receive and retain a part of a flexible portion of an electrical power cord.

Abstract: A clamp for a construction strut that allows a pipe to be clamped to the construction strut in which the clamp has a fastener that is not exposed above the clamp curvature and in which the fastener head is easily accessible. Also the clamp has a retaining tab and a neck portion such that it can be installed either on the open side of the construction strut or on the closed side using slots in the closed side by straight-in passing the retaining tab past the inturned flanges on the top of the construction strut.

Abstract: Generally provided is a roof-liner assembly for attaching a wire harness to a roof liner, the assembly having a wire harness that is attached to a roof liner by a harness clip and a harness-clip base, wherein the harness clip has a substantially closed-loop element that substantially surrounds the exterior surface of a wire-harness longitudinal section, and wherein the harness-clip base is secured to the roof liner.

Abstract: a clamp for section tubes having a shell with a front lateral, a first side having a rear opening defined therein, a second side, a chamber, a tie bar contained in the chamber, and a control screw received in the rear opening in side first side. The chamber has at least one first stage with a slope formed on an inner wall of the first side, at least two second stages respectively with slopes formed on an inner wall of the second side staggering to the first stage, and an open end rear seat formed on the inner wall of the second side. The control screw has a flange sandwiched between the first side and the open end rear seat, an usher tube having an tapering inner surface, a shaft rotatably contained in the open end rear seat, and a camshaft. The tie bar has at least three fingers extending front forward and a rear eccentric opening. Each finger has a hooked head with at least one of the hooked heads curving opposite to the rest hooked heads, and a hook slope.

Abstract: A trim clip includes a tether, a main clip body, and a pin. In the assembled condition, a body securing part and a trim securing part of the main clip body are directly connected. The trim securing part has a leg formed as a hollow tubular member. Flexible first latching pawls are formed in the leg and protrude radially outward from the leg. When the pin is inserted into the leg of the body securing part, then second latching pawls on the inside of the leg engage a latching shoulder on the pin, and pulling up on the pin is limited and inward movement of the first latching pawls is prevented, thus securing of the body securing part to a body panel is strengthened.

Abstract: A clamp may include two clamping members that are pivotally connected at one end.

Abstract: A mounting bracket connects a water pipe fastened to an eared fitting to a support bar in a building. The bracket has an isolator made of a material selected to substantially reduce the transmission of noise and wrapped around the support bar. The bracket has a stiff shell wrapped around a periphery of the support bar and has two opposing ends. The shell is sized to clamp the isolator against the support bar during use as the ends are moved toward each other with sufficient force that there is a tight clamp resulting in little relative movement between the shell and the support during use. The shell has a mounting portion for the eared fitting. The bracket also has a fastening mechanism to hold the ends together and to fasten the eared fitting to the mounting portion during use of the bracket. The fastening mechanism clamps the ends together to restrain relative movement of the shell and support bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting (1) for holding an elongate object (13) such as an electric cable in position relative to a structure (12). According to the invention, said mounting comprises: two parts for connecting the mounting to the structure (2, 3, 21, 22) each of which has a bearing surface (2a, 3a, 21a, 22a) suitable for resting each side of the structure against a bearing surface (12a, 12b) of the structure, said two connecting parts being assembled together by a clamping means (7, 8, 10), at least one supporting part (4, 23, 24) suitable for maintaining said elongate object (13) via a holding means (50, 31, 37, 69), characterised in that said mounting part is provided in the form of a substantially cylindrical railing (23, 24), secured to a connecting part.

Abstract: A device to attach an aircraft's piping that includes a clamping ring made up of two jaws shaped into a gliding arc breaker separator and including at least one transverse support cut-out for at least one tube.

Abstract: A clamp comprising a first end including a base and a hooked portion and a second end moveably connected to the base of the first end. The second end includes a clamped portion and a wire jaw maintaining a wire. The wire jaw is shaped so as to be placed in the second end. The wire jaw including a base and arms extending from the base. The arms defining an opening including teeth, the teeth effective to grip and provide high contact pressure on a rail. A spring is disposed on the base of the first end and is effective to bias the second end toward the hooked portion of the first end.

Abstract: A shim to secure a cable against a shell of a clamp using a wedge to bias the shim against the cable onto the shell. The shim includes an elongate shim base with longitudinal sides, a first end, a second end, and a center longitudinal axis. The shim also includes a first and second raised sidewall having a height and respectively coupled to the longitudinal sides of the base and extending away from the base.

Abstract: A cable bus system is provided. The system may include a first cable bus support block mounted to a bus housing. The first block has a body with a front face, back face, and top face. The body of the first block defines a first cable receiving feature that extends from the front face to the back face of the body. First marking indicia is present on the front face of the first block. A second cable bus support block is adjacent the first block. The second block has a body with a front face, back face, and bottom face. The body of the second block defines a second cable receiving feature that extends from the front face to the back face of the body of the second block. Second marking indicia is present on the front face of the second block.

Abstract: A clamp assembly is provided for clamping tubular parts to a vehicle frame. The clamp assembly includes a first housing attached to a vehicle frame member and a second housing for attaching to the first housing. A first clamp member is received by the first housing. The first clamp member has recesses formed in an outer surface thereof for receiving tubular parts, and has grooves spaced apart from the outer surface for receiving other tubular part. The first clamp member includes a guide member which is received by a slot formed in the first housing. The first clamp member also includes a post which projects therefrom. A second clamp member is compressed between the second housing and the first clamp member, and the second tubular parts are held between the first clamp member and the second clamp member. The second clamp member includes a bore which receives the post. The first and second housings enclose the clamp members and the tubular parts.

Abstract: An EAS Tag with a marker that includes an adjustable housing comprised of a plurality of portions movably coupled with one another, forming an adjustable enclosure. A portion of the plurality of portions is movably coupled with a next, subsequent adjacent portion of the plurality of portions, with a first section of a first portion detachably, and adjustably accommodating a final portion to form the adjustable enclosure.

Abstract: A holding tool for an elongated member includes a connecting member to be attached to an attachment member, a first holding part for holding the elongated member comparatively tightly, and a second holding part for holding the elongated member with a prescribed space therearound. A gap is formed between the first and second holding parts so that the elongated member can move from the first holding part to the second holding part.

Abstract: A side-locking clamp that includes a lower band and an upper band is provided. The lower band includes an arcuate body with a hinge portion disposed at a proximal end, and an extension with a mounting hole and a locking tab disposed at a distal end. The upper band includes an arcuate body with a hinge portion, disposed at a proximal end, to engage the lower band hinge portion and form a hinge about which the upper band rotates from an open position to a closed position, and an extension with a mounting hole and a locking tab, disposed at a distal end, to slidingly engage the lower band locking tab and lock the clamp when the upper band is disposed in the closed position.

Abstract: A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.

Abstract: A retaining device for retaining an object or objects to a surface or surfaces. The device includes an elongate, flexible strap having a plurality of bores and a retaining member embedded within a platform body. The retaining member has first and second portions. The first portion has a first end which is passed through one or more of the bores of the strap to operatively connect the strap to the retaining member. The strap is placed around the object to be retained. The second portion retains the first portion in a closed position so that the object is retained securely but non-permanently. An adhesive between the platform body and the surface permanently fixes the retaining device to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting device having a metallic base plate, from which multiple fastening projections project, as well as a method for producing this mounting device. The mounting device is obtainable by incising multiple tab blanks into the surface of the base plate while leaving at least one connection section per tab blank. The fastening projections are produced by bending the tab blanks out of the base plate, multiple fastening projections forming a group and the fastening projections within the group being bent in such a way that sections lying distal from the base plate are inclined toward the interior of the group and a section lying between the connection section and inwardly inclined section projects toward the exterior of the group.

Abstract: A part clamp is temporarily held in a short cylindrical portion provided on a contact arm of a nailing machine and is nailed to a building body or the like by the nailing machine. The part clamp is provided with a base portion having a through hole at its center for inserting a nail therethrough, and an engaging portions for engaging with the short cylindrical portion. When the part clamp is pushed in the axial direction of an injection port of the nailing machine, the part clamp is temporarily held in the short cylindrical portion. The load to push the part clamp to engage with the short cylindrical portion is lower than the load to push the contact arm to slide along the injection port.

Abstract: A cable retention clip (20) attached or attachable to equipment with which a plurality of cables are or will be operatively associated, wherein the clip comprises a row of upstanding open-topped cable guide members (24) and a semi-flexible or substantially rigid closure member (22) (hereinafter “lid”) securable on top of the guide members to retain cables when present therein, wherein the lid (22) is selectively securable at two or more different heights relative to the guide member (24), to retain cables of different diameters.

Abstract: A heater supporter for use in a cooking apparatus is provided. The heater supporter may include a clip portion that receives a heater, an extension portion that supports the clip portion, and a hook portion that couples the heater supporter to an installation plane of the heater. The extension portion may include an elastic portion that elastically supports the clip portion and heater therein, and maintains at least a predetermined distance between the heater and the installation plane. The heater supporter may be formed of a single panel to simplify fabrication and reduce cost.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved mounting and securing device. The device provides for attachment at least one elongate object to a surface and includes a diaphragm spring and an oval fir tree mount. The device is secured to and prevents rotation in an oval or slot shaped hole in a mounting surface. The oval fir tree mount has a tapered tip and a substantially oval shape. Fir tree branches are attached to an oval shaped trunk at various elevations or staggered heights. The diaphragm spring includes a flexible umbrella extending toward the fir tree branches. The diaphragm spring provides tension and resistance when the fir tree mount is inserted into a mount hole formed in a supporting surface such as a panel. The flexible spring combined with the staggered height branches allow the device to be securely retained in different mounting hole thicknesses. The substantially oval configuration prevents rotation.

Abstract: A pipe or cable clamp for attaching a pipe or cable to a support structure, comprises a base to be mounted to the support structure, and a strap. The strap comprises two legs interconnected by a clamp portion. The base has lateral walls being provided with outwardly extending teeth and the legs of the strap, on their side facing inwards, are provided with a series of inwardly extending teeth adapted for a locking engagement with the teeth of the base to couple the strap to the base. The inwardly extending teeth and outwardly extending teeth are arranged such that during mounting, when the clamp portion is pushed towards the base, the inwardly extending teeth on the legs slide along the teeth on the base in a ratchet-like manner. In a pre-assembly state one of the legs of the strap is connected to the base by a frangible hinging connection.

Abstract: A bonding clip formed of a metal and having unitary or multi-part construction is used to electronically bond together wires of adjacent wire mesh cable trays. The bonding clip binds the wire mesh cable trays by penetrating the protective coating one the wire mesh cable trays with teeth-like projections in order to permit conductive contact between the wires. The bonding clip has a profile that permits maintenance of the cross-sectional area formed by the wires of the wire mesh cable trays.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.

Abstract: A clamp structure capable of preventing a plank thereof from bending is disclosed in the present invention. The clamp structure includes a clamping portion, two planks connecting to two edges of the clamping portion, at least one fixing component set passing through the planks for closing the two planks, a contacting portion disposed on one of the planks, and a stopping portion disposed on the other plank and located in a position adjacent to the contacting portion. The contacting portion contacts against the other plank when the planks is to be closed. The stopping portion stops a lateral surface of the contacting portion for preventing the contacting portion from bending relative to the planks when the contacting portion contacts against the other plank.

Abstract: A flexible hose drop securement system is provided having a support bracket and a hose retainer. The support bracket is configured to mount to an elevated water supply pipe of an irrigation device adjacent a hose drop coupled at an entrance end with the water supply pipe. The hose retainer is carried by the support bracket and has an engagement surface configured to secure a segment of a flexible hose drop spaced from the entrance end of the hose drop so as to impart an arc in the hose drop. A method for supporting a hose drop is also provided.

Abstract: A retaining device configured for retaining at least one medical device adjacent to a supporting surface. The retaining device includes a plate shaped holding portion defining a peripheral edge, a slot extending from the peripheral edge defining a loading channel, and communicating with an internal holding area. The internal holding area is dimensioned to accept the largest medical device the retaining device is configured to be used with. An attachment mechanism is connected to the holding portion to secure the retaining device to a supporting surface. A section of medical device may be inserted into and along the loading channel to enter the holding area and be retained within.

Abstract: A bracket for attaching a hose comprising a strip adapted to surround a hose, an end portion connected to the strip and a locking portion to close the strip about the hose, in which the locking portion is configured to cooperate with a threaded fastening device to fasten the bracket to a support is provided. The bracket further comprises at least one anti-rotation device adapted to cooperate with one of the threaded fastening device and the support.

Abstract: There is provided a gas piping system for a fuel cell in which a gas pipe is made of stainless steel containing no nickel and is fixed at normal room temperature to a suspension member or a fixing portion through a fixing tool by means of bolts/nuts. The fixing tool is constituted to include a bracket member and an elastic member, and this elastic member is arranged between the bracket member and the gas pipe. Moreover, the fixing tool is equipped with a notched portion such that the fixing tool may be self-ruptured when an excessive external force is applied to a fuel cell stack constituting a fuel cell system.

Abstract: A conduit hanger may include a retaining portion with two walls and a connecting member that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an object is enclosed between the two walls; and, (2) a second condition where the object is not enclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube holder comprising a main body part and a part for clamping a tube. The latter is a semi-enclosed structure, a first end of which is in rotary connection with the main body part and a second end of which buckles into the main body part. Since the tube holder herein only comprises two parts, it is simple in structure. After the tube has been placed into the part for clamping a tube, the part for clamping a tube of a semi-enclosed structure buckles into the main body part. As a result, the tube will not come off due to users' body shaking, representing excellent reliability. The tube can move in the part for clamping a tube as well. Moreover, the tube holder herein can be fixed onto the apparels or backpacks and further be regulated up and down according to uses' need.

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: A pipe clip comprises an annular pipe clip body made from a metal strip for accommodating a pipe in order to attach the latter to a wall, ceiling or other support. Vibration-isolating material is applied to the pipe clip body, at least on that side which, in use, faces the pipe. The viewed in the width direction of the metal strip, outermost regions, are coated with a vibration-isolating material, at least on that side which, in use, faces the pipe. A central region of the metal strip situated between the outermost regions is uncoated on the side facing the pipe and the side facing away from the pipe.

Abstract: A linear arrangement comprising a pole having at least one adjustable arm for storing and using devices in a utility space, such as workspaces for home entertainment, accessory storage, for use by automotive mechanics, artists, seamstresses, beauticians, aestheticians, doctors, dentists, manicurists, cosmetologists, jewelers, musicians, or anyone requiring easy access to a multiplicity of work areas and equipment is provided. The present invention could also be used for display purposes in a retail setting, or for storage. It could also be used as a host stand in a restaurant, or in a kitchen for holding a multiplicity of appliances.

Abstract: A cable positioning mechanism for fastening a cable, includes a main body and at least three positioning members arranged on the main body. The at least three positioning members cooperatively fasten the cable to the main body by every two of the at least three positioning members clamping the cable therebetween. An electronic device using the cable positioning mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for supporting one or more structural members for installation onto a vehicle structure. A clamp may include two or more curved portions joined by a living hinge. The living hinge may enable the curved portions to pivot relative to one another, providing the clamp with an open position and a closed position. The curved portions may include respective track portions, with the first and second track portions being approximately collinear when the clamp is in the closed position. An elongated rigid latch defines an elongated channel for receiving these respective track portions to provide a rigid structural link between the first and second curved portions. A mounting point is attached to the first or the second curved portion, with the mounting point being adapted to receive the structural members.