Abstract: A cable bracket includes multiple rail members and edge retention members. A first rail member is oriented in a first direction and supports a first cable section. A second rail member is coupled at one end to the first rail member and supports a second cable section. The second rail member is curved and provides a transition from the first direction to a second direction. A third rail member is coupled to the other end of the second rail member and supports a third cable section. At least part of the third rail member is oriented in the second direction. The edge retention members are coupled to at least one side edge of the third rail member and spaced along a length of the third rail member. The edge retention members retain at least part of the third cable section on a surface of the third rail member.

Abstract: A cable strain relief apparatus for a cable attached to a connector includes at least one multi-section member. The member includes a first section configured to partially surround a portion of the connector and a second section aligned with the first section along a central longitudinal axis and configured to partially surround a portion of the cable. Where the apparatus includes two members, each member may include similar first and second sections, but one member may include a protrusion extending from an exposed face of a wall of the member's second section and the other member may include a protrusion receptacle integrated into an exposed face of a wall of such member's second section, wherein when the two members are joined together, the protrusion mates with the protrusion receptacle. A binder may be optionally included to secure the member to the cable or to retain the mated members together.

Abstract: A small cell access node is configured for mounting in an elevated or aerial location, such as on a streetlight. In one exemplary embodiment, the small cell access node includes a housing and at least one electrical module. The housing includes an electrically conductive lower housing member and an electrically non-conductive sidewall housing member, which may be secured around at least part of the lower housing member. The at least one electrical module is positioned in a volume defined by the housing and includes a shielded enclosure that is electrically coupled to the lower housing member. In one embodiment, the lower housing member and the shielded enclosure are electrically grounded. The small cell access node may further include an electrical interface connector that receives electrical power from an external power source and provides the electrical power into the housing for use by the at least one electrical module.

Abstract: An insert apparatus for at least part of a retaining device includes a base member, one or more pliable retention members coupled to a first side of the base member, and one or more coupling members coupled to a second side of the base member. The retention members extend outwardly from the base member and are configured to facilitate engagement of an object irrespective of the object's geometry. The coupling member is coupled to a second side of the base member and configured for coupling to the retaining device part. In one alternative embodiment, an insert apparatus for a two-part retaining device may include a pair of insert elements that each includes a base member, one or more pliable retention members, and one or more coupling members, and at least one removable member connecting the two insert elements to facilitate fabrication of the insert apparatus as a single molded part.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and at least one heat-generating electrical module. The housing includes a floor and at least one sidewall portion extending around the floor's perimeter. The sidewall portion(s) includes an air intake section located at a first end of the floor and a first air exhaust section located at a second end of the floor. The floor includes two noncoplanar floor portions and a transition portion interconnecting them. The transition portion, which may be angled, includes a second air exhaust section. The heat-generating module(s) are positioned over and spaced apart from the floor. At least one air flow channel is defined between inside surfaces of the floor and external surfaces of the heat-generating module(s). The apparatus may also include one or more fans that draw air in through the air intake section and force air through the air flow channel(s) and out the air exhaust sections.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and retaining a cable-styled device around an object includes a first member and a second member that are movable relative to each other. The first member includes a hinge element defining an opening proximate a first end of the first member, a hinge pin positioned within the opening, and a first retention element configured to receive a first section of the cable-styled device. The second member includes a generally hook-shaped element positioned at a first end of the second member and a second retention element configured to receive a second section of the cable-styled device. The hook-shaped element engages the hinge pin within the opening of the hinge element and is constructed to maintain engagement with the hinge pin when the first member and the second member are in an open position relative to each other.

Abstract: A small cell access node is configured for mounting in an elevated or aerial location, such as on a streetlight. In one exemplary embodiment, the small cell access node includes a housing, at least one electrical module, and an electrical interface connector. The housing includes an electrically conductive lower housing member having a floor portion and an electrically non-conductive sidewall housing member secured along a first edge thereof around at least part of a periphery of the floor portion. The at least one electrical module is positioned in a volume defined by at least the lower housing member and the sidewall housing member. The at least one electrical module includes a shielded enclosure, which is electrically coupled to the lower housing member. The electrical interface connector passes through the lower housing member and supplies electrical power received from an external power source to the at least one electrical module.

Abstract: A stud-mountable cable retention apparatus and system include a cable retention member, a stud engagement member defining a cavity therein, and a body member interconnecting the cable retention member and the stud engagement member. The cable retention member may be generally open-ended (e.g., C-shaped or U-shaped) and formed or partially formed of a flexible and resilient material. The cavity of the stud engagement member may be generally cylindrically shaped. The cable retention apparatus may also include an adjustable fastening member positioned about a periphery of the stud engagement member. The cable retention apparatus may further include one or more cable guide members connected at one end to the body member and extending away from the body member in one or more predetermined directions. The cable retention system may include two or more cable retention devices or apparatus interconnected by one or more cable guide members.

Abstract: An outdoor-mountable electronic apparatus includes a housing, one or more electrical connectors, and an angled access door. The housing includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and one or more side portions interconnecting the top and bottom portions. The housing's bottom portion includes an extended end section at one end of the housing. The extended end section is directed (e.g., curved, tapered, or angled) upward. The housing's side portion(s) and the extended end section of the housing's bottom portion define a cavity. The electrical connectors are mounted within the cavity. The access door may be hinged or pivotally coupled to the housing's top portion and is configured to cover the housing's cavity when the access door is closed. A seal may also be included along the perimeter edges of the housing side portion(s) and bottom portion's extended end section to further mitigate moisture intrusion when the access door is closed.

Abstract: An electronic device mountable to a support structure includes a housing, a coupling member, a clamp member, and a latch mechanism. The coupling member has an electronic device support portion and a clamp support portion. The device support portion is coupled to the housing. The clamp support portion extends from one end of the device support portion in a direction substantially normal to the device support portion. The clamp member includes a base, a first arched clamp portion, a second arched clamp portion, and a hinge. The base is coupled to the coupling member's clamp support portion. The first clamp portion is attached to the base. The hinge pivotally couples the first ends of the two clamp portions such that the arch shapes of the two clamp portions oppose each other. The latch mechanism is configured to latch the second ends of the two clamp portions to the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an electronic device to a support structure includes a coupling member, a clamp member, and a latch mechanism. The coupling member has a device support portion and a clamp support portion. The clamp support portion extends from one end of the device support portion at substantially a right angle. The clamp member includes a base, first and second clamp portions, and a hinge. The base is coupled to the coupling member’s clamp support portion. The first clamp portion is attached to the base. The hinge pivotally couples the first ends of the two clamp portions. The latch mechanism is anchored at a hinge joint at the second end of the first clamp portion, movable about the hinge joint between unlatched and latched positions, and configured to latch the second ends of the clamp portions together after the clamp portions are positioned about the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, at least one heat-generating electrical module, and at least one fan. The housing includes a floor and at least one sidewall extending around the floor's perimeter. A first sidewall end section defines an air intake port and a second sidewall end section defines a first air exhaust port. The floor includes two noncoplanar floor portions and a transition portion interconnecting them. The transition portion defines a second air exhaust port. The heat-generating module(s) are positioned over the floor portions. Inside surfaces of the floor portions together with external surfaces of the heat-generating module(s) define at least one air flow channel therebetween. The fan or fans are positioned proximate the air intake port and operable to draw air into the housing through the intake port. The fan or fans force the indrawn air through the air flow channel(s) and out the air exhaust ports.

Abstract: A small cell access node is configured for mounting in an elevated or aerial location, such as on a streetlight. In one exemplary embodiment, the small cell access node includes a housing, at least one electrical module, and an electrical interface connector. The housing includes an electrically conductive lower housing member having a floor portion and an electrically nonconductive sidewall housing member secured along a first edge thereof around at least part of a periphery of the floor portion. The at least one electrical module is positioned in a volume defined by at least the lower housing member and the sidewall housing member. The at least one electrical module includes a shielded enclosure, which is electrically coupled to the lower housing member. The electrical interface connector passes through the lower housing member and supplies electrical power received from an external power source to the at least one electrical module.

Abstract: A small cell includes a housing and an antenna support bracket mountable within the housing. The bracket includes a base member and a flange member. The base member supports a substrate of an antenna. The flange member is positioned along a first edge of the base member and extends away from the base member in a first direction. The flange member includes at least one generally hook-shaped arm member configured to engage a hook receiving element integrated with or attached to a sidewall of the small cell housing. The antenna support bracket may further include a second flange member positioned along a second edge of the base member and extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction. A non-conductive spacer may be adhered to a surface of the second flange member to provide electrical isolation between an electrically conductive fastener and the surface of the second flange member.

Abstract: A small cell access node includes a housing, a radio module, a power supply module, and one or more antennas coupled to the radio module. The housing includes a floor and at least one sidewall extending around a perimeter of the floor. An air intake section of the sidewall is located at a first lengthwise end of the floor and defines an air intake port. An air exhaust section of the sidewall is located at a second lengthwise end of the floor and defines an air exhaust port. The floor includes a two floor portions residing primarily in different planes and an angled transition portion interconnecting the two floor portions. The transition portion defines an air and water exhaust port to allow water that enters the housing through the air intake and air exhaust ports, such as from wind-driven rain, to drain out of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing, at least one heat-generating electrical module, and at least one fan. The housing includes a floor and at least one sidewall extending around the floor's perimeter. A first sidewall end section defines an air intake port and a second sidewall end section defines a first air exhaust port. The floor includes two noncoplanar floor portions and a transition portion interconnecting them. The transition portion defines a second air exhaust port. The heat-generating module(s) are positioned over the floor portions. Inside surfaces of the floor portions together with external surfaces of the heat-generating module(s) define at least one air flow channel therebetween. The fan or fans are positioned proximate the air intake port and operable to draw air into the housing through the intake port. The fan or fans force the indrawn air through the air flow channel(s) and out the air exhaust ports.

Abstract: A vertically oriented, electrically conductive enclosure includes at least three shield members. A first member has a first floor and a first sidewall that extends away from the first floor around a periphery of the first shield floor. A second member is electrically coupled to the first member and has a second floor and a second sidewall. A first portion of the second sidewall extends away from the second floor in a first direction. A second portion of the second sidewall extends away from the second floor in a second direction opposite to the first direction and engages the first sidewall. A third member is electrically coupled to the second member and has a shield cover and a third sidewall. The third sidewall extends away from the shield cover about a periphery of the shield cover and engages the first portion of the second sidewall.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, at least one air intake port, an exhaust port, an air duct, and electronic circuitry. The housing has top and bottom portions and one or more sidewalls interconnecting the top and bottom portions. The air intake port(s) is configured in the bottom portion of the housing. The air exhaust port is configured in a sidewall of the housing and positioned between the top and bottom portions of the housing. The air duct is positioned proximate the air exhaust port. The air duct includes at least one wall defining an air entry port and an air exit port. The air exit port is aligned generally with the air exhaust port. The air entry port is positioned closer to the top portion of the housing than is the air exit port. The circuitry is positioned between the bottom portion of the housing and the air duct.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an electronic device to a support structure includes a coupling member, a clamp member, and a latch mechanism. The coupling member has an elongated electronic device support portion and a clamp support portion. The clamp support portion extends from one end of the device support portion in a direction substantially normal to the device support portion. The clamp member includes a base, a first arched clamp portion, a second arched clamp portion, and a hinge. The base is coupled to the clamp support portion of the coupling member. The first clamp portion has a first end attached to the base. The hinge pivotally couples the first ends of the two clamp portions such that the arch shapes of the two clamp portions oppose each other. The latch mechanism is configured to latch the second ends of the two clamp portions to the support structure.