Split Collar Patents (Class 174/664)
  • Patent number: 12149060
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure provides a protector configured to suppress interference of an electric wire lead out from the protector with another component. A protector according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an accommodating portion for accommodating an electric wire, and an intermediate lead-out portion for leading the electric wire accommodated in the accommodating portion to outside of the accommodating portion. The intermediate lead-out portion includes a wire fixing portion for fixing the electric wire, and a regulating wall portion for regulating a route of the electric wire at a different position from that of the wire fixing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Kota Onodera, Kohei Osono
  • Patent number: 11267414
    Abstract: A holding device to hold a tube or cable in engagement with a bracket is provided with a structure having a seat, which is a through seat along an axis and is defined by a substantially C-shaped edge so as to have a radial opening; the structure further has a slit, which extends along a radial direction up to said seat so as to allow the bracket, in use, to be inserted into the slit and engage the seat; the holding device is further provided with a wing, which is movable between an open position, in which the seat can be accessed through the opening and a closed configuration, in which the opening is closed by the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: FCA ITALY S.p.A.
    Inventors: Gianluca Marcolongo, Adriano Aru
  • Patent number: 11211195
    Abstract: A noise current absorber includes a pair of split magnetic bodies formed by equally splitting an annular magnetic body into an open annular shape, and a pair of housing parts capable of housing the split magnetic bodies. The pair of housing parts are coupled, and thus the pair of split magnetic bodies are abutted into an annular shape. The pair of housing parts include a first spring and a pair of second springs. The first spring is disposed in a central region of a bottom surface of the housing part facing the split magnetic body. The pair of second springs are disposed on both sides of the first spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Kitagawa Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Aoyama, Hideharu Kawai
  • Patent number: 9991613
    Abstract: A wire detachment-preventing structure includes: a circuit board box, a housing provided with a wiring outlet and constituting the circuit board box, a terminal block for connecting a wire and provided on the circuit board box and provided with a wiring inlet; the circuit board box is provided with a wire detachment-preventing rib, the wiring inlet and the wiring outlet are provided on one same side of the wire detachment-preventing rib, a first passageway is formed between the wiring outlet and the wire detachment-preventing rib, a second passageway is formed between the wire detachment-preventing rib and the housing, and the wire from the wiring outlet bypasses the wire detachment-preventing rib through the second passageway and leads to the wiring inlet through the first passageway so as to form a U shape. By use of the wire detachment-preventing rib, the wire is not easily detached from the wiring inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: PANASONIC ECOLOGY SYSTEMS GUANGDONG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kunran Wu, Bodong Zhong
  • Publication number: 20150136474
    Abstract: A connecting system for quickly securing a hollow tube to a structure or another hollow tube using a connector that has housing with a tapered interior edge that operably engages a tapered locking wedge received therein. When the tube is inserted into the tapered locking wedge, the locking wedge therein holds and locks the tube in place in the connector. A guide ring may be provided within the connector to facilitate proper alignment of the tube within the connector and provide excellent electrical conductivity throughout the entire tube connecting system. One or more roller bearings may be provided within the wedge to facilitate initial tube insertion and then compression locking of the tube by the wedge. The connector can include a variety of structure engaging portions to allow the connector to be operably secured to a variety of structures such as electrical junction boxes, electrical conduits, tubes, armored cables, metal clad cables, flexible metal cables and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: David Hong Yeh
  • Patent number: 9012791
    Abstract: A split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing for placement on a terminating end of an electrical conduit, the bushing rotatable between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration and having first and second hemispherically shaped bushing portions. Both bushing portions have a first end and a second end. The first ends are dimensioned to rotate with respect to each other. The second end of the first bushing portion has a projecting clasp member with a hook portion, while the second end of the second bushing portion has a recess dimensioned for receipt of the projecting clasp member. The clasp member is angled relative to the recess so that the hook portion contacts the second bushing portion so as to align the first and second bushing portions as the clasp member enters the recess. The hook portion then extends through the recess to secure the bushing in its closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: 9000310
    Abstract: A split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing for placement on a terminating end of an electrical conduit, the bushing rotatable between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration and having first and second hemispherically shaped bushing portions. Both bushing portions have a first end and a second end. The first ends are dimensioned to rotate with respect to each other. The second end of the first bushing portion includes a bore for receipt of a fastener, while the second end of the second bushing portion includes an aperture dimensioned for receipt of the fastener. The second end of the first insulating portion has a projecting pin and the second end of the second insulating portion has an orifice dimensioned for receipt of the projecting pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8878069
    Abstract: A cable support for an automobile allows a cable installed in a bent U-turn shape to be readily positioned and supported on a vehicle body or the like in a reliable manner. Two portions of a cable folded in a U-turn shape are inserted into a common insertion hole in a main body tube. The two portions of the cable folded in a U-turn shape are respectively inserted into independent insertion holes separately provided to a branching tube that is integral with the main body tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyungwoo Kim, Yoshiaki Matsutani
  • Patent number: 8766094
    Abstract: A grounding adapter to be used with a cable comprises a central band, a plurality of upper extensions, and a plurality of lower extensions. The central band may include an upper side, an opposing lower side, a left side, and an opposing right side to form a rectangle. The upper extensions may be spaced apart and coupled to the upper side of the central band. The lower extensions may be spaced apart and coupled to the lower side of the central band. Each upper extension and lower extension may have an isosceles triangle shape with a first side and a second side of equal length and a rounded corner therebetween. The lower extensions may be offset from the upper extensions such that a space between any two lower extensions aligns with an upper extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventor: Arnel Berton Citurs
  • Patent number: 8716607
    Abstract: A liquid-proof structure for wires includes a wire frame and a blocker. The wire frame has an accommodating space, at least one limiting slot and a second hole. The wire frame is disposed on the first hole and the wire frame provides a connection between an interior of the casing and outside through the second hole. The limiting slot is used for limiting a position of the wire. The blocker has at least one wire slot. The blocker is disposed in the accommodating space of the wire frame, and the wire slot is used for limiting a position of the wire. The wire is limited and fixed by the wire slot of the blocker. The wire is wrapped by the wire slot, so that liquid is prevented from going through the liquid-proof structure by an elasticity and a liquid-resistance of the blocker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Getac Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Kwang-Yeh Chang
  • Patent number: 8586879
    Abstract: A cable kink protection unit, in particular a cable kink protection unit of a portable tool, includes at least one basic body unit. The cable kink protection unit has at least one electric device housing unit integrally connected to the basic body unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Schadow, Joerg Maute, Peter Stierle, Manfred Lutz
  • Patent number: 8505858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a member for guiding and supporting elongated flexible members such as wires, cables and other flexible lines that can introduce services and utilities into a residential, commercial or similar building structures. The guiding and support members receive and support at least one of the elongated flexible members so that it can be pulled around a corner without being damaged. Additionally, the guiding and support members can be used when the elongated member is only being pulled in a straight run or to organize elongated members that have already been run. Sweeps, including roller sweeps and cradles, can be secured to the guiding and supporting members to maintain a predetermined radius in the flexible members and reduce the amount of friction on the flexible member as it is pulled. This reduction in friction results in a smoother pull of the flexible member and a reduction in the amount of force needed to pull the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Kris Edward Hansen
  • Patent number: 8464985
    Abstract: An attachment device is provided for supporting electrical wiring, communications wiring, and piping having an elongated body with first and second surfaces, opposite faces, and opposite ends. One or more transverse passages extend between the faces permitting passage of wiring and piping therethrough. Mounting passages extending between the first and second surfaces permit securing of the attachment device to a structure using fasteners such as a nails, screws, or bolts. Additionally, adhesives can be located on the second surface for securing the device to a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: Steven D. Mulch, Theresa A. Mulch, Travis M. Mulch
  • Patent number: 7915545
    Abstract: A split protective bushing is provided herein in two embodiments. According to the first embodiment, a first half ring is formed with dovetail protrusions on each end and a second half ring is formed with mating dovetail sockets on each end. Interlocking the dovetail protrusions and the dovetail sockets forms a circular bushing. According to the second embodiment, a first segment and a second segment are pivotally connected at one end of each. A second end of each segment has a tongue and latch respectively for being locked together to form a complete ring. Both embodiments include an internal thread and a lip for engaging a connector in an electric installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventors: Jason M. Bixler, Daniel B. Bixler
  • Patent number: 7601918
    Abstract: A protective barrier for protecting a pipe extending through an opening in a framing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Pro Block, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Pamperin
  • Patent number: 7554041
    Abstract: A connector for an armored cable mountable to a wiring box has a body provided with two biasing components which are operative to engage opposite sides of the wall of the wiring box and operative to maintain the desired position of the connector upon mounting its body to the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Lucien Ducret
  • Patent number: 7544901
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable duct (10), includes a base body (12), which may be operationally connected to a wall opening, for example, in a switch cabinet, at least one strain reliever (14, 16) with at least one opening (18, 20) for operational housing of at least one cable. The base body (12) is made from elastically deformable material, for example, rubber or plastic, includes at least one hinged housing (30, 32) for the strain reliever (14, 16) and may be plugged into the wall opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: ICOTEK Projekt GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Bruno Ehmann
  • Patent number: 7431343
    Abstract: A joint structure for connecting a corrugated pipe to a fixed part includes a main body, a packing screw cap, and a clamping claw. The clamping claw is sandwiched between the main body and the packing screw cap. The clamping claw defines a through slot at an edge thereof to make the clamping claw can enlarge an inside diameter thereof. A plurality of inner claws is formed at the edge of the clamping claw. A locking part protruding towards the center of the clamping claw is formed at an end of each of the inner claws. Two slits are respectively defined at two sides of each inner claw so that the inner claw has elasticity. The corrugated pipe with different diameters can directly insert into the clamping claw from outside, and the corrugated pipe cannot be dropped out directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Teh-Tsung Chiu
  • Patent number: 7422181
    Abstract: A joining assembly for fixing a flexible tube at a plate shaped holder. The joining assembly comprises first and second sleeve members made of plastic material and adapted to be joined by snap-lock means so as to form a closed sleeve clampingly receiving the flexible tube, and a bracket made of plastic material and adapted to engage the closed sleeve so as to fix it in a hole of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Bollhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Rainer Süβenbach