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

Abstract: A securing device (10) for securing an article is disclosed. The securing device comprises a main shaft portion (14) and a securing portion (20) on the main shaft portion. The securing portion is a substantially helical elongate portion defining a central space (20A). Holding devices (312, 340), drive transmission devices (102, 202) and indicating devices (332) can be used with the securing device.

Abstract: A connecting device (10) for connecting an article to a carrier (14) is disclosed. The connecting device comprises a securing arrangement (12) for securing the connecting device to the article, and an attaching arrangement (26) for attaching the connecting device to the carrier. The attaching arrangement comprises a first projecting formation (28) for engaging the carrier, and a second projecting formation (32) for insertion through the carrier. When the second projecting formation is inserted through the carrier, a portion of the carrier can be received between the first and second projecting formations, thereby attaching the connecting device to the carrier.

Abstract: A clamping assembly (10) comprises a body (12) defining a passage (34) through which an elongate article (100) can extend. A clamping member (16) is arranged in the passage for clamping the elongate article, the clamping member being movable between clamping and release conditions for respectively clamping and releasing the article (100). Urging means (14) comprises a spring (20) to urge the clamping member (16) to the clamping condition. The spring can be deformed to a release configuration to urge the clamping member (16) to the release condition.

Abstract: A hanger (10) for an elongate article comprises an article holding arrangement, which includes a first part (16) mountable on a support, and a second part (18) movably connected to the first part. The second part (18) is moveable relative to the first part (16) between open and closed positions. A securing arrangement is provided for securing the second part (18) in the closed position. A closing member (36) is operable by the article to move the second part (18) to the closed position.

Abstract: A hanger (10) for an elongate article comprises an article holding arrangement, which includes a first part (16) mountable on a support, and a second part (18) movably connected to the first part. The second part (18) is moveable relative to the first part (16) between open and closed positions. A securing arrangement is provided for securing the second part (18) in the closed position. A closing member (36) is operable by the article to move the second part (18) to the closed position.

Abstract: A ground stabilizing device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (16) and a load spreading arrangement (18) on the securing arrangement. The securing arrangement defines a through passage (40) for an elongate article (12). The securing arrangement comprises a guide member (54) extending towards the passage, and a clamping assembly (38). The clamping assembly is movable along the guide member towards the passage to clamp the elongate article in the passage and secure the elongate article to the ground stabilizing device.

Abstract: A gripping arrangement (110) is disclosed for gripping an elongate article (111). The gripping arrangement comprises a body (112) defining a pathway (128) along which the article can extend and a gripping member (116) in the body for gripping the article. The gripping member is moveable from a non-gripping position to a gripping position. The gripping arrangement further includes urging means (122) to urge the gripping member towards the gripping position, and locking means (130) moveable from a non-locking position to a locking position. The locking means is configured to lock the article to the gripping member, when the locking means is in the locking position.

Abstract: A ground stabilising device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (16) and a load spreading arrangement (18) on the securing arrangement. The securing arrangement defines a through passage (40) for an elongate article (12). The securing arrangement comprises a guide member (54) extending towards the passage, and a clamping assembly (38). The clamping assembly is movable along the guide member towards the passage to clamp the elongate article in the passage and secure the elongate article to the ground stabilising device.

Abstract: A clamping assembly (110) comprises a body (112) defining a path (122) to receive an elongate article (124) lengthwise therethrough. A clamping arrangement (138) is provided in the body. The clamping arrangement is arrangeable in a clamping condition to clamp the elongate article. The clamping assembly (110) further includes a release arrangement (114) on the body (112). The release arrangement (114) is moveable in a direction transverse to the path (122) to release the clamping arrangement (138) from the clamping condition.

Abstract: A connector or locking device for wires (or wire ropes) W has a body (20) of alloy, two channels (21) within the body, entry ends (23) at opposite ends for wires, and wedges (25) within the body urged by springs (26) towards the entry ends (23) and to protrude into the channels (21) for the purpose of gripping inserted wires and preventing their withdrawal in the opposite direction to insertion, and is characterized in that guideways (30) are formed within the body (20) alongside each channel from adjacent its entry end (23) to beyond its wedge (25), and plastics slide (31) are fitted one within each of the guideways each with its inner end (32) overlapping a nose part (33) of the respective wedge and its outer end (34) protruding outwards beyond the entry end of the channel, retention means (35, 36) being provided between each slide (31) and its guideway (30) while allowing inward sliding to push the wedge (25) against the urge of its spring (26) when the outer end (34) of the slide is pushed relative to the