Abstract: Disclosed is a solar cable retention and routing component (solar hanger) apparatus for the routing of objects on a support structure. The solar hanger includes a hanger portion and a liner portion. The hanger portion is configured to engage to a support structure and defines a cradle portion that is configured to support an object (e.g., an electrical cable). The liner portion includes a cover portion formed on at least a portion of the cradle portion and at least one retainer portion that extends from the cover portion and is configured to retain the object in the cradle portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are aerial support tie spacers configured to space a first object apart from a second object. The spacer includes first and second stacking connectors on opposing top and bottom sides. The spacer includes a strap passageway defined in a first side that extends from the top side to the bottom side. The strap passageway is configured to receive an elongated strap therethrough in a first direction. The spacer includes an open channel defined in a second side that extends from the top side to the bottom side, the second side opposite the first side. The open channel is configured to receive the elongated strap therein in a second direction that is opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed are mounts for the routing of elongated objects from a first route to a second route. In an aspect, a mount includes a bundle connector configured to receive a strap to attach an object to the mount, where the bundle connector includes an arm that defines a notch configured to receive the strap therein.

Abstract: Described are transition fixing apparatuses, which are operable to guide, support, and/or protect an elongated article that is routed from a first support surface to a second support surface and across a transition area that is located between the first and second support surfaces. In an aspect, a transition fixing apparatus includes a first support connector operable to attach to a first support surface, a second support connector operable to attach to a second support surface, and a flexible spine portion that extends between the first support connector and the second support connector. The flexible spine portion includes a retainer portion that is operable to retain an elongated article to enable the flexible spine portion to route the elongated article from the first support surface to the second support surface.

Abstract: The problem of inefficient and unaesthetic linear routing of wires and other elongated objects using individual cable tie mounts on a mount surface of a structure is solved by providing a wire rail system (e.g., a mount) that includes an elongated base portion configured to attach to the structure and an elongated saddle portion having a plurality of connector regions spaced apart from the elongated base portion and extending along a portion of the elongated base portion. The connector regions are configured to receive at least one object support connector for attachment of an object to the mount.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and apparatuses for excess cable organization. In one aspect, an excess cable organizer apparatus includes a base portion that is configured to attach to a support surface, at least two first retainer posts that extend from the base portion, and at least one second retainer post that extends from the base portion. The base portion defines a base plane. The first retainer posts extend from the base portion a first distance from the base plane. The first retainer posts define at least one passageway configured to receive a first elongated article therebetween. The second retainer post extends from the base portion a second distance from the base plane and is configured to support a second elongated article.

Abstract: Described are aspects of sensor mount fixing techniques and apparatuses that are configured to receive, secure, and/or support one or more sensors relative to a support structure of a workpiece. In aspects, a sensor mount fixing includes a body portion configured to mount on a support structure. The body portion includes a sensor mount portion configured to receive a sensor housing through the body portion. A sensor mount fixing may include a locknut retainer configured to retain a first locknut engaged with the sensor housing against rotation during a turning (e.g., a tightening, a loosening) of a second locknut engaged with the sensor housing. A sensor mount fixing may include a clamp portion configured to clamp onto the sensor housing to retain the sensor housing.

Abstract: A channel routing entrance and exit is provided by a channel insert component that enables the passing of one or more elongated objects into or out of a channel. The channel insert component includes an opening configured to receive the one or more elongated objects. The opening is defined by one or more radiused edges that mitigate abrasion of the one or more elongated objects. The channel insert component also includes a notch configured to detachably secure the channel insert component to a protrusion of the channel. The channel insert component also includes a gap along the opening disposed between one or more cantilevers that are flexible from an initial shape to widen the gap, enabling the one or more elongated objects to fit through the gap into the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed in this publication are channel mount fixings for the stacked mounting of elongated articles. In one implementation, a channel mount fixing includes a body section, a mount, and an object support. The body section is configured to position an elongated article adjacent to a workpiece. The mount is configured to attach to the workpiece. The object support is configured to support the article. The object support and body section define a channel therebetween that is configured to receive the article. The object support includes a block, a stand-off member, and a retainer arm. The block is configured to attach to the article via a cable tie and defines a cable tie pass-thru therethrough that is configured to receive the cable tie. The stand-off member is configured to space the block apart from the body section. The retainer arm is configured to retain the article in the channel.

Abstract: A fixing with a cutting guide may include a body section configured to mount on a workpiece, an object support configured to support a component, and a tie aperture configured to receive a cable tie. The object support includes a support arm that includes an outer surface, a first flange that extends from the outer surface along a first flange axis, a second flange that extends from the outer surface parallel to the first flange and spaced apart from the first flange, and a third flange that extends from the outer surface parallel to the first and second flanges. The third flange is positioned between the first and second flanges and is spaced apart from the first and second flanges. A first receiver is defined between the first and third flanges and a second receiver is defined between the second and third flanges.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing that includes a body section, a mounting section, and an object support. The body section has a body first end extending to a body second end, which defines a longitudinal axis. The body section includes a cable tie guide configured for receiving a cable tie, the cable tie guide includes a channel portion that extends along the body section longitudinal axis. The mounting section may include a connector configured for attachment to a workpiece. The object support and the body section define a cradle therebetween. The object support includes a stand-off member and a cradle arm. In aspects, the fixing includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, which are joined at a breakable portion.

Abstract: A job box includes a base defining a storage area, a lid coupled to the base and moveable between an open position, in which the storage area is accessible, and a closed position, in which the storage area in not accessible, and a charging station supported by the base. The station includes a first charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a first type, a second charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a second type, a light, and a first power outlet. The charging station is moveable relative to the job box to a plurality of different positions.

Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.

Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle including a butt and a shank extending from the handle and including a tip. The butt includes a first indicating element having a shape corresponding to the tip and a plurality of second indicating elements arranged around the first indicating element. Each of the second indicating elements has the shape.

Abstract: A job box includes a base defining a storage area, a lid coupled to the base and moveable between an open position, in which the storage area is accessible, and a closed position, in which the storage area in not accessible, and a charging station supported by the base. The station includes a first charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a first type, a second charging port configured to charge a battery pack of a second type, a light, and a first power outlet. The charging station is moveable relative to the job box to a plurality of different positions.

Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.

Abstract: A job box comprises a base defining a storage area, a lid coupled to the base and moveable between an open position, in which the storage area is accessible, and a closed position, in which the storage area in not accessible, and a light supported by the base or the lid and configured to illuminate the storage area.

Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.

Abstract: A screwdriver comprises a handle including a butt and a shank extending from the handle and including a tip. The butt includes a first indicating element having a shape corresponding to the tip and a plurality of second indicating elements arranged around the first indicating element. Each of the second indicating elements has the shape.