Abstract: Method and system of a detachable nose faceplate. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including orientating a faceplate having an aperture therein, orientating a detachable nose in one of a plurality of possible orientations, aligning the detachable nose with the faceplate, and attaching the detachable nose to the faceplate.

Abstract: Two symmetrical pieces form an escutcheon that seals the gap between a pipe or conduit and the surface through which it penetrates and supports the pipe or conduit. The device is surface mounted with threaded mechanical fasteners which can be adjusted to vary the compression of the sealing gaskets. The escutcheon can be installed without requiring any manipulation of the pipe or conduit. The escutcheon can be removed and reinstalled repeatedly without any degradation in function.

Abstract: An enclosure (10) that contains a switch (40, 42) and that is surrounded by an explosive or flammable environment that could be ignited by a spark from the switch, includes a body (52) that guides a flat cable (16) through a body bore (56) to the inside of the vessel. A tight and strong seal is formed around the flat cable by a tubular seal (60) that lies in the body bore, that is formed of Teflon, and that has a tapered seal section (84) that lies in a tapered section (74) of the bore. A nut (62) at the rear of the body can be turned to push the tubular seal forward within the body bore and thereby compress it against the outside of the flat cable to form an explosion-proof seal.

Abstract: A self-closing cable feed-through module is connected to an outer surface of the chamber. The feed-through module includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein cables are fed through the first and second portions into the chamber in a first position and the first and second portions form a leak tight seal around the cables in a second position.

Abstract: A cable bushing device is used to pass an electrical cable through, in particular, two adjacent housings which are explosion and/or flame-proof. The cable bushing device includes a sleeve-like external body which can be inserted by the opposite first and second end sections into corresponding housing bores. Furthermore, the device has an insert inserted into an axial opening of the external body for retaining the electrical cables passed through the device and a fixing device for fastening the device to at least one housing.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a wire harness for use in a movable structure, such as a door of a passenger vehicle, is disclosed. The mounting structure may include a mounting frame and a bracket for use in a recess of the movable structure. The mounting structure may be installed on a movable structure such that water may contact the mounting frame. The mounting frame may include water management features that generally direct water away from a dry region. Such water management features may include one or more cut-aways formed in an outer periphery of the mounting frame, and may also include one or more dams and/or sub-dams. The cut-aways, dams, and sub-dams may be used to re-direct water away from the dry region.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a cable support, and a connecting member. The cable support includes a first support and a second support. A rail assembly includes an outer rail and an inner rail slidably attached to the outer rail. The first support is rotationally attached to the inner rail and the second support is rotationally attached to the outer rail. The connecting member connects the first and second supports and extends a blocking portion. The first support is capable of changing position relative to the second support while the inner rail and the outer rail stay relatively static. The blocking portion is supported by the supporting member and is capable of disengaging from the supporting member.

Abstract: A cable management system for a rack-mounted electronic system including an elongate cable guide plate securable to a rack and having opposing first and second, longitudinally-extending flanges. An array of cable alignment tabs are disposed on the cable guide plate between the opposing flanges and arranged in longitudinally-oriented columns and laterally-oriented rows. Adjacent columns are sufficiently spaced to receive two or more cables against the cable guide plate and adjacent rows are sufficiently spaced to receive one or more cables. Each of a plurality of cable-fastening straps are configured for being selectively secured across the cable guide plate from the first flange to the opposing second flange.

Abstract: A protective barrier for protecting a pipe extending through an opening in a framing member.

Abstract: A cable slack manager apparatus for use in a zone box comprises a base plate and two or more cable slack management members. The cable slack management members may be releasably secured to the base plate and may comprise at least two straight portions and a rounded portion positioned therebetween. The management members may be angled relative to a front edge of the base plate. A distance between slack management members and opposing sidewalls of the base plate may be progressively smaller for slack management members positioned closer to the front edge of the base plate. Various configurations are possible.

Abstract: A network cable bundling tool is disclosed, comprising an inner fitting retained within an outer jacket assembly. The outer jacket assembly comprises a first outer jacket half coupled to a substantially identical second outer jacket half, securing the inner fitting therein. The outer jacket assembly comprises a cylindrical housing, an intake orifice defined within the intake housing, and a plurality of funneling projections coupled to the cylindrical housing wherein the plurality of funneling projections form an array assuming the general shape of a truncated faceted cone. In operation, network cable wires are inserted into the inner fitting, and the inner fitting is then secured within the outer jacket assembly. The network cable bundling tool is then displaced in the desired direction of combing, arranging the network cables into an organized and space-efficient shape.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (20) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (22) in a conduit (24) is secured to a support structure (76) having a U-shaped slot. A coupling body (36) surrounds the core element (22) and is surrounded by a support body (66) for attachment to the support structure (76). A flange (42) extends radially about the coupling body (36) and is disposed axially between a first and second ends (38, 40) of the coupling body (36). First and second isolators (52, 54) surround the coupling body (36) on opposite sides of the flange (42) and include first and second ribs (63, 64) projecting radially from first and second head portions (61, 62) of the isolators (52, 54). The first and second ribs (63, 64) contact an inner radial surface (122) of the support body (66) thereby spacing the first and second head portions (61, 62) from the support body (66).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cable retention device, which also may be used for pipes or wires, to take up forces actuated by or on a cable (2) etc. Each cable (2) is received in a module, formed of two module halves (6, 55, 58, 62). The modules are received inside a rigid frame construction. The modules inside the frame construction are to be compressed. The compression is accomplished by means of a compression unit (36, 41) inside the frame construction and/or by assembly of the cable retention device.

Abstract: A core (110, 150) for supporting a covering (200, 510, 620) of a cable entry device (100, 500, 600). The core comprises at least one intermediate portion (111, 151a, 151b) connected to locking means (112, 113a, 113b, 152, 153a, 153b). The locking means are connected to the intermediate portion for instantly locking the core to a surrounding material when it is inserted into a hole thereof.

Abstract: A cable entry device (500, 600) for providing sealing in a space between a cable (1) and a surrounding material. The device comprises a covering (400, 510, 620) having sealing members (420, 430) for receiving said material therebetween. The sealing members are formed by a recess (410) in the covering. The covering comprises a recess for temporarily receiving the second sealing member when the covering is inserted into a hole in the material.

Abstract: Pipe stands support waste-conveying pipes in a trench in a septic system. The pipe stands are preferably flat bowtie-shaped sheets (preferably polymeric). Holes or notches are formed that align when the sheet is folded, thus providing stable support for a horizontal pipe when the panels' bottom edges rest on the ground. Modified versions include panels having: a fold-out foot for engaging soft soil, a fold-out dispersing flange for dispersing waste dropped from the pipe, a stake for driving into soft soil, punch-out rings or multiple holes for supporting different sized pipes, stabilizers between the panels that fixedly maintain their spacing, a feature for receiving a grounded wire stake, and/or bias from the living hinge of the fold line causing frictional gripping of the pipe. Many versions can be used in different orientations. Also, the present pipe stand can be used to support pipes and wires hanging from overhead rafters.

Abstract: A clamp-type retention element for an axisymmetrical component for vehicles, such as a cable or a tube for oil or fuel, has an axis of symmetry; the retention element has at least one through seat, which has an insertion opening and is designed to house a portion of the axisymmetrical component, a snap-action closing element of the insertion opening, hooking elements designed to co-operate with a support, elastic elements designed to co-operate with the portion of the axisymmetrical component within the seat, and a guide element of the portion of the axisyrumetrical component within the seat for identifying a housing position of the portion of the axisymmetrical component under the action of the elastic elements. The elastic elements are flexible in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of symmetry when the portion of the axisymmetrical component is in the housing position.

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.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a frame (1) for receiving one or more elastic modules (2) forming cable entries, pipe penetrations or the like. The frame (1) has a form automatically compressing the one or more modules (2) at mounting to an appliance (7). The compression is made in that the modules (2) are received in a central opening of the frame (1) formed by inclining walls (3) and that the overall dimension of the modules (2) received in the central opening is somewhat larger than the inner dimension of the central opening. The modules (2) protrude from the frame (1) and are therefore further compressed when the frame is mounted to the appliance (7).

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.

Abstract: The combination of a portable component, a cable attaching assembly, and a cable. The component has a wall with oppositely facing inside and outside surfaces and an opening. The cable attaching assembly has an anchor element with first and second transverse legs. The first leg is directed into the opening in a first direction into a first position with the anchor element in a first orientation. The anchor element is changed from the first orientation, with the anchor element in the first position, to place the anchor element in an operative position, wherein the first leg is situated in confronting relationship with the inside of the wall. The cable is connected to the anchor element so that the anchor element cannot be reoriented from the operative position to allow the anchor element to be withdrawn from the opening. The anchor element is the only component required in the opening.

Abstract: A pipe clamp includes an elongate base having first and second spaced-apart holes for receiving respective fasteners for attaching the clamp to a support, and at least one clamping element extending outwardly from the base between the first and second holes for receiving and supporting a pipe, and for allowing the clamp to be attached to and removed from the support without removing the pipe. A method of forming a pipe clamp is also disclosed.

Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a base member, two pairs of vertical frame rail members connected to the base member, and a top cover supported by at least one of the vertical frame rail members. The base member defines an opening and another opening is defined in the top cover. The vertical frame rail members are positioned spaced apart from four sidewalls from four corners of the cabinet formed by the four sidewalls, where each sidewall comprises a panel or a door. The two pairs of vertical frame rail members and the four sidewalls define at least one cable management pathway and at least a portion of the cable management pathway is vertically aligned with at least a portion of the opening of the base member and the opening of the top cover.

Abstract: A cable grommet with ball and socket is used in connection with an elongated member passing through a hole in a panel. The ball has a pair of opposed hemispherical members juxtaposed along a ball central axis and horizontal plane. The ball has a hole through it aligned with the central axis, to receive the elongated member. A socket supports and retains the ball securely, while allowing the ball to pivot in any direction. The socket has a pair of opposed cup members, each with a hemispherical cavity therein centered on a socket central axis and vertical plane. A pilot aligns the socket with the panel hole. The cup members each have two tabs projecting transversely from a semicircular flange. The tabs of the opposed cup members overlap. Each cup member has an upper and lower thickened brow portion on the cavity adjacent the flange ends to strengthen the cavity. An adapter allows mounting the grommet in an oversized panel hole.

Abstract: A bend support bracket for flexible polymeric tubing, the bracket being installable inside a wall and having an arcuate guide surface, an oppositely disposed arcuate gripping surface and a flexible attachment arm, the flexible attachment arm having a fixed end that is unitarily molded to the body, a free end that comprises a positioning groove into which a portion of an inwardly facing wall of an aperture in a bracket support strap is receivable, and an outwardly facing, arcuate biasing surface disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the application of manual pressure to the biasing surface biases the positioning groove into alignment with the aperture wall so that a portion of the aperture wall is receivable in the positioning groove.

Abstract: A grommet for use in a panel. The grommet including a panel mounting portion that seats in a hole defined in the panel. The panel mounting portion has a bearing surface. A textured layer is disposed on at least a part of the bearing surface to help reduce friction between the bearing surface and the panel as they contact each other when the grommet is installed in the panel.

Abstract: A one-piece easily manufactured and economical unitary product that both facilitates the routing of cable and the storage of extra lengths of cable is provided in one embodiment by a cable management apparatus including a flange mate-able with an opening and a cable management structure connected to the flange. In various exemplary non-limiting embodiments, the innovation provides multimedia furniture that includes structure for supporting an entertainment device, at least one outwardly facing rear section, wherein the at least one outwardly facing rear section includes an opening through which a cable is receivable and a cable management apparatus disposed on the outwardly facing rear section, the cable management apparatus includes a flange mate-able with the opening and a cable management structure connected to the flange.

Abstract: A cantilevered pipe support bracket for supporting a pipe in spaced relation to a building member includes a front plate and a pair of side plates. The front plate includes a primary mounting tab and an arm extending outwardly therefrom. The arm has a plurality of pipe receiving openings formed therethrough and spaced therealong. Each of the pipe receiving opening is sized to receive a respective pipe. The side plates are connected to opposed edges of the arm and extend rearwardly therefrom at an obtuse included angle. Each side plate has a base end having a secondary mounting tab formed thereon.

Abstract: A cable grommet system for installation in data centers, offices and the like, for sealing cable openings in raised flooring, wall or ceiling panels, server cabinets, etc. to facilitate the installation and revision of wiring and cabling to server installations while minimizing losses of any provided conditioned air. A wide variety of grommet configurations is possible with a limited number of component parts. An advantageous acute angle mounting of sealing brushes enhances the sealing effectiveness thereof, particularly for smaller sizes of cable openings. In some embodiments, a novel arrangement of electrical conductors is incorporated into the grommet structures for dissipation of electrostatic charges, enabling the basic frame components to be formed of a flame retardant material.

Abstract: A cable connector having a generally tubular shape with a frontal portion and a rear portion is provided. The frontal portion is on a plane perpendicular to an axis with an undivided annular structure having an outer semi-conic wing that secures the cable connector to a knock-out opening prior to a cable insertion therein and an inner receptacle structure for receiving a cable in a direction that is parallel to the axis. A rear grasping portion separated into a pivoting rigid latch segment with a tightening handle for clasping against a fixed slot segment with a releasing handle for grasping the inserted cable is also provided.

Abstract: An exhaust flue support apparatus has an elongate flue mounting plate incorporating at least one longitudinal strengthening bead. The mounting plate engages, by break-off tabs, a securing strap, a flange plate, and a centering plate. The mounting plate, securing strap, flange plate and centering plate are made from a single piece of sheet metal.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting flexible metal conduit, armored cable, or metal-clad cable to a panel or junction box. The connector includes a connector body having a tubular nose portion on the leading end and a clamping arrangement on the trailing end. The clamping arrangement includes a fixed clamp arm integral with the connector body and a movable clamp arm that is adjustable with respect to the fixed clamp arm. A tubular insert can be fitted into an inner bore on the tubular nose portion to provide the proper end stop for the cable and to properly insulate the inner bore from any electrical contact with the wire conductors of the electrical cable. The tubular nose portion is exteriorly threaded to accept a lock nut or resilient locking ring for securing the connector to a panel or junction box and for properly grounding the cable to the panel or box.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for compensating for small variations in balance and alignment when supporting and rotating a massive cylindrical drum. The apparatus comprises a self-aligning flange having projections spaced 90° apart about the circumference, or rim, of the flange. The projections are inserted into sliding relationship with elongate slots within a fixed supporting frame so that the plane of the self-aligning flange is allowed to dynamically adjust to small oscillations or movements of the centerline of the rotating drum as it rotates.

Abstract: A securable wallplate system couples a wallplate with a wall without need for additional attachment hardware. The wallplate system includes arm members pivotally coupled with a wallplate. For each arm member, the wallplate can include a guide member that allows the arm member to pivotally rotate from a retracted angular orientation during installation of the wallplate system to an extended angular orientation during final engagement with an interior side of the wall. In final position, the arm members engage with the interior side of the room wall while the wallplate engages with an exterior side of the room wall and covers an opening in the wall.

Abstract: A cast-in element for forming a leadthrough for conduits includes a jacket tube (12; 42, 43; 62) having a thread-shaped outer profile (13; 44, 45; 63), and a base member (14; 51) with a receiving space (16) for receiving stop elements (17; 52) with an end of the base member (14; 51) forming and surrounding a through-opening (15) and having, in a region of the through-opening (15), a thread-shaped inner profile (18) corresponding to the thread-shaped outer profile (13; 44, 45; 63) of the jacket tube (12; 42, 43; 62).

Abstract: A piping member is mounted in a mounting hole of one panel by a first holder and in a mounting hole of the other panel by a second holder, respectively. Each of the first and the second holders has a through-hole for receiving the piping member therethrough, and a fit-in projecting portion that is fitted in the mounting hole so as to be positioned. Each of the first and the second holders also has a resilient lug and a collar portion for cooperatively clamping the panel with its inner and outer surfaces therebetween. The first holder holds the piping member relatively movably axially with respect to the first holder therethrough, while the second holder securely fixes the piping member axially with respect to the second holder therethrough.

Abstract: A dual-clamp device attaches a pair of metal clad cables to a junction box. The clamp device is integrally formed defining a pair of side-by-side cable receiving members separated by a central web. Each cable receiving member is generally in the form of an elongate split cylinder permitting radial resilient movement. Forward fingers on each cable insertion end of the cable receiving member provides for engagement with the wall in the junction box upon insertion. The cable receiving member supports the wall of the junction box between the forward fingers and a spring tab on the central web.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein include a junction box assembly configured to enclose an electrical assembly. The junction box assembly includes a junction box cover and a base member. The junction box cover and base member are configured to enable optimal sealing, securing, and positioning of the electrical assembly within the junction box assembly.

Abstract: An electrical conduit support apparatus is provided and adapted to accommodate and support vertically at least two electrical conduits within a masonry block such that the lengthwise dimensions of conduits are installed parallel and spatially-positioned in accordance to industry standards for electrical conduit installation. The electrical conduit support apparatus is further configured to maintain an electrical or receptacle box in a fixed position.

Abstract: A seal includes a body having an exterior surface configured for sealing engagement with an entry port of an enclosure. A plurality of passages extend from a first end of the body to a second end of the body. Each of the plurality of passages is configured to receive at least one component therein. A body slit extends from the first end to the second end, and passes through the body from the exterior surface to an interior point in the body. A plurality of passage slits extend from the first end to the second end. Each of the plurality of passage slits pass through the body from the interior point in the body to a corresponding one of the plurality of passages.

Abstract: A multi-part mounting assembly for securing a plurality of individual pathway conduits relative to one another extending through a wall panel between adjacently positioned wall studs including two support members extending parallel to one another and defining therebetween a pathway conduit zone for receiving the individual conduits along with end members for providing sealing at the outermost edges and one or more partitioning means securable at a plurality of discrete positions within slots defined in the support members and being securable with respect to the support members and including set screws for safely holding pathway conduits in position extending therethrough.

Abstract: A construction is provided having an expanded diameter tube on at least one end of a small diameter tube through which an electrical wire group of a wire harness passes. In addition, a washer tube is secured to a grommet formed from an elastic body, and a vehicle latching groove is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the expanded diameter tube. A tube securing material is provided that includes a large diameter ring and a small diameter ring protruding from one part of the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter ring. The large diameter ring of the tube securing material is placed and secured on the outer surface of the small diameter tube, and the washer tube is passed through the small diameter ring, securing the washer tube along the outer surface of the small diameter tube.

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.

Abstract: A hanger is provided for mounting a curtain rod, such as a shower curtain tension rod, on a display. The hanger includes a body and a resilient collar, pivotally connected to the body, for engaging the rod in a “snap-fit” fashion. The body has a first opening adapted to receive the curtain rod end and a second opening adapted to be engaged by a prong of the display, to mount the curtain rod on the display. The curtain rod end may include a part, such as a finial, with an exterior surface having a contour. The first opening has a shape substantially corresponding to that contour. The second opening preferably includes three recesses such that conventional single prong and double prong displays can be accommodated.

Abstract: A mount for an aircraft secures insulation material to a structure of the aircraft in which a plate-shaped element and a connecting element that are implemented from a very heat-resistant material are provided. The remainder of the hanger may be implemented from plastic. Under the effect of strong heat, the plastic may melt. An insulation mat is nonetheless secured against falling down/detaching by the plate-shaped element, which is supported using the connecting element.

Abstract: Provided is a grommet assembly including an elastic grommet main body and hard inner members to be fitted into the collar part of the grommet main body where openings for inserting electric wires are notched in part of the peripheral wall of the inner member. A lid wall is closed on an opening by way of a locking unit. A cover for protecting electric wires is integrally arranged on the inner member. The outer peripheral surface of the collar part is clamped between a door panel and a door trim. The cover is locked to the door trim by way of the locking unit. An elastic pressing member is arranged on the door trim in order to engage the pressing member with the inside of the collar part of the grommet main body thus clamping the collar part between itself and the door trim.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of running cables from an already-installed cable duct to devices. According to the method, a portion of a duct from which it is desirable for cable to be dropped is selected upon consideration of a first location of a first device to which a connection is desired. The method also includes punching a first aperture in the duct proximate the first portion, snaking a first cable from the duct through the first aperture, and connecting the first cable to the first device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable gland. The latter comprises a gland body for feeding a cable therethrough, an elastic sealing ring that is applicable to the front side of the gland body and whose internal diameter essentially corresponds to the diameter of the cable, and a gland ring that is applicable to the sealing ring on the opposite side of the gland body and is maintained by connecting means in an assembled condition at such an axial distance from the gland body that the sealing ring is clamped between the gland ring and the gland body so that its radially inner surface is pressed against the cable. These connecting means form a snap-on connection that is closable for the assembly of the cable gland by axially pushing together the gland ring and the gland body and that connects the gland ring and the gland body undetachably in their closed condition.

Abstract: A cable connector having a generally tubular shape with a frontal portion and a rear portion is provided. The frontal portion is on a plane perpendicular to an axis with an undivided annular structure having an outer semi-conic wing that secures the cable connector to a knock-out opening prior to a cable insertion therein and an inner receptacle structure for receiving a cable in a direction that is parallel to the axis. A rear grasping portion separated into a pivoting rigid latch segment with a tightening handle for clasping against a fixed slot segment with a releasing handle for grasping the inserted cable is also provided.

Abstract: A clip retention system includes first and second body members. A first body member pin is joined by a living hinge to the second body member which permits an angular range of body member rotation. Retention elements partially enclose the pin. Upon living hinge failure the retention elements prevent body member disassociation for any angle within the angular range of rotation.