Abstract: A portable cable management device that includes various attachment mechanisms adapted for securing the device to various surfaces and structures including an I-beam flange attachment mechanism, a 2?×4? attachment mechanism, one or more drywall attachment mechanisms, a metal framing stud attachment mechanism, and one or more hooks including a throat for holding cables.

Abstract: A cable lead-through is disclosed for a switch cabinet, electric cabinet or the like. In at least one embodiment, the cable lead-through is formed of two substantially identical lead-through halves. The lead-through halves are held together by way of two clamping devices. By placing the clamping devices in grooves of the lead-through halves, the cable lead-through is held together.

Abstract: A collapsible cable management arm is foldable with a plurality of heat dissipation apertures. The collapsible cable management arm includes a plurality of racks pivotally connected together which gives a zigzag chain structure being retractable. The rack is formed by a primary and a secondary plate. The secondary plate resembles the size and shape of the primary plate. The secondary plate slides into the tray-like primary plate to form the individual rack with hollow compartment there-between. The thickness of the rack arises from a primary positioning portion of the primary plate. The hollow compartment is further divided into connection and cable compartments by at least one pair of primary and secondary partitions.

Abstract: A modular fastening system includes a plurality of connecting units. Each connecting unit having at least one male connector at a first end and a female connector at an opposite second end. The male connector having an exterior fluted surface and the female connector having an interior fluted surface to form one connecting unit that can be configured and dimensioned in various confutations and to have various angles. The system will include at least one bracket member that is connectable to a connecting unit and is configured to support an electrical or fluid conduit.

Abstract: A reactor metering pipe fixing device fixes a reactor metering pipe disposed in a reactor to a cylindrical outer surface of a jet pump diffuser and reduces stress that may be induced in a weld zone in the reactor metering pipe. An outer holding member 41 is held on the cylindrical outer surface 18a of a jet pump diffuser 18 by a C-shaped holding member 30. The reactor metering pipe 19 is clamped from radial directions by the outer holding member 41 and inner holding members 42 and 43. Wedges 44 and 45 are wedged into a gap between the cylindrical outer surface 18a and the inner holding member 42 and a gap between the cylindrical outer surface 18a and the inner holding member 43 to fix the reactor metering pipe 19 firmly to the cylindrical outer surface 18a.

Abstract: A saddle clamp which incorporates internal electrical bonding elements adapted to maintain electrical contact with a clamped tube structure without transferring structural load between the tube and the electrical bonding components. The saddle clamp includes an inner tube contacting surface having at least one surface groove. At least one electrical contact element extends between portions of the inner tube contacting surface. The electrical contact element includes tube contact segment disposed in opposing relation to a portion of the surface groove. The electrical contact element is electrically connected to the mounting bracket to transmit electrical charge from the tube.

Abstract: A pipe attachment for attaching, for example, a fuel pipe to a side frame of a vehicle. The pipe has a portion extending from below a dash panel into an upper portion of an engine compartment. The pipe attachment includes a pipe cover, a first and a second protective cover, and a pipe holder. The pipe cover is secured to the side frame between the joint of the pipe to the dash panel and an end of the pipe in the engine compartment. The first protective wall extends along the pipe and faces an inner side surface of the side frame. The second protective wall extends from the first protective wall closer to the side frame. The pipe holder is secured to a side frame opposing face of the first protective wall to retain the pipe. This structure minimizes transmission of vibration or noise from the fuel pipe inside the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to block style tube and pipe hangers which include polymeric grommets that are used as a dampener or insulator for hanging tubes and pipes and particularly to a post and port arrangement for securing and aligning the silicone grommets during initial mounting and placement. The grommets are typically two opposing symmetrical parts that together define a passage having an inner diameter which directly surrounds and supports the pipe or tube, the post and port arrangement provides a structure and method for connecting the polymeric grommet parts and supporting the grommets on the pipe or tube during installation of the frame and support structure.

Abstract: A wire harness holder for securing a wire harness to a panel. The wire harness holder includes a body including a fastening portion to fasten the body to the panel, a channel to receive the wire harness therein. The channel extends in a serpentine configuration so as to form a drip loop portion therein and is defined by a pair of opposed side walls connected by a bottom wall. The body further includes means for facilitating retention of the wire harness within the body.

Abstract: This temporary support member for a sensor unit of a bearing assembly is stackable with a similar support member when a sensor unit is mounted on each one of the support member and the similar support member.

Abstract: A cable tray connector that allows for the adjustment of cable trays attached thereto to permit adjustable, angular redirection of the cable tray path within a horizontal plane. Such connector comprises a bed having cable tray attachment zones, where the respective cable trays may be attached; side walls positioned around portions of the bed; and, optionally, a cable guide disposed centrally within the bed. Each cable tray attachment zone may include a first, circular aperture for pivotal attachment of a cable tray and at least one arcuate slotted aperture for adjustable attachment of the same cable tray.

Abstract: Rotation of a joint from a first angular position to a second angular position without damage to a cable therein utilizes a spirally wound cable in a space between inner and outer cylinders of the joint. In various embodiments, the cable is wrapped around an outer surface of the inner cylinder at the first angular position and unwrapped from the outer surface of the inner cylinder at the second angular position.

Abstract: A structure to secure a curtain rope includes a base and an engaging body. The bases engages with the engaging body to secure the curtain rope, and a securing unit is provided to secure the structure to a wall surface, so that the curtain rope is restricted to the wall by the securing unit, which increases the convenience for the user to control the curtain rope, and prevents small children from being tripped over and strangulation accidents.

Abstract: A clamp for securing components, in particular string-like or linear structural members, like pipelines, hoses, or cables, has at least one clamp part (3). The clamp part outer contour (4) delimits at least partially a receiving space (5) for receiving the component. The one clamp part (3) has a mechanism (6) for minimizing corrosion, in particular, crevice corrosion, at every component that is held. The mechanism has at least one sacrificial element (7) that is visibly consumed with the onset of corrosion and continued duration of use of the clamp fastener. The respective sacrificial element (7) is placed, as an independent component, on the outer contour (4) of the clamp part (3).

Abstract: A cable handler device has an elongated arm pivotally attached to a base, such that the arm is adapted to move in proximity to a charge receptacle, and a cable secured to the arm, the cable having a charge connector adapted to engage the charge receptacle. The cable has a fixed portion secured substantially parallel to the elongated arm and a free portion extending from a distal end of the elongated arm, and the charge connector is disposed suspended at an end of the free portion. A cantilever support maintains the elongated arm biased in an upward position, such that the cantilever support reduces external force needed to pivot the arm and a range of the pivot of the elongated arm disposes the charge connector above ground level such that the free portion avoids ground contact during engagement of the charge connector and charge receptacle.

Abstract: A jet pump sensing line support clamp may be used for sensing line repair, replacement, and damage prevention or reduction. The clamp may affix to jet pump sensing line supports and confine the individual jet pump sensing lines. The clamp may provide for further access or securing of the lines in the support through the clamp. Methods of installing the clamp may include attaching and tightening the clamp against the sensing lines.

Abstract: A device for securing cable to a structural support, such as a rafter or joist. The device is characterized as having two U-shaped members, each U-shaped member having a base portion and two arm portions. Each arm portion has a proximal end and a distal end, each proximal end extending from said base portion. The distal ends are spaced from one another a distance to capture the structural support and to frictionally secure the device thereto.

Abstract: A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within the teeth of a zipper. In some embodiments the body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic and metal. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more of stamped metal and molded metal. In further embodiments, the body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord.

Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for holding systems, for example an electric or fluid-guiding line, on a structure, in particular an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising: a first holding part, which has a first encompassing portion to encompass the system in portions and a first foot portion; a second holding part, which has a second encompassing portion for encompassing the system in portions and a second foot portion; a fastening mechanism, by means of which the first and second foot portion of the first and second holding part can be detachably fastened to one another, so the first and second encompassing portion of the first and second holding part encompass a region, in which the system is located with its entire periphery.

Abstract: A sway brace attachment for firmly connecting to a beam and other flanged structures, and a method for manufacturing the sway brace attachment. The sway brace attachment includes a main body and an insert that is captured within the main body by a pair of set screws which also engage the flange. Preferably, a third set screw is supported by the main body and engages the opposite side of the flange from the pair of set screws. The main body can be generally rectangular in shape, with a top wall, a pair of side walls extending from the top wall and a pair of bottom walls, which extend inwardly from respective side walls in an overlapping relationship. The sway brace attachment can be used for bracing pipes and other loads, suspended below ceilings and floors, against sway and seismic disturbances.

Abstract: A component for fastening wires in a solar module is disclosed. The component includes a fastener and an adhesive layer. The fastener includes a substrate, two hooks disposed on the substrate, and two bases. Two cavities are formed between the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wires. Each hook has an opening, and the bases connect to the substrate and are disposed corresponding to the openings. A surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the surface. The adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate which is opposite to the hooks. A solar module using the component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A component support device (7) that attaches components (61, 62) on a working structure (41) of a construction machine is formed by bending a plate along at least two bending lines, the component support device (7) including a support (711) formed at a center portion between the two bending lines for supporting the components (61, 62), and a pair of attachment legs (712, 713) formed at both sides of the support (711) to be fixed on the working structure (41), in which at least one of the pair of attachment legs (712, 713) is split into a plurality of portions at a portion to be fixed on the working structure (41), and rigidity of the attachment leg (712, 713) against a bending line direction is less than rigidity of the support (711) in the bending line direction.

Abstract: A support bracket is provided for use with a fixture for mounting a water closet connected to a water conduit of radius R. The fixture has a plurality of bolts at predetermined locations to which the bracket is mounted during use of the bracket. The support bracket has an elongated member with a longitudinal axis. A first end of the elongated member has at least one aperture sized and located therein to allow the bracket to be fastened to the bolts on the fixture during use of the bracket. A distal end of the bracket has a shaped opening therein. The shaped opening is formed of overlapping circles, resulting in a hole with circular ends of a radius of about R. The shaped opening has two opposing sides each with a cycloid shape and having opposing cusps of the cycloid shape aligned to define at least two circular openings of a radius of about R. The openings are centered on a straight line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A cable positioning mechanism to hold a cable in position includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member. The first positioning member includes a first main body having a first edge, and a first support member and a first blocking member protruding from the first edge. The first support member is spaced apart from the first blocking member to form a first opening. The second positioning includes a second main body having a second edge, and a second support member and a second blocking member protruding from the second edge. The second support member is spaced apart from the second blocking member to form a second opening. The first and the second openings communicate with each other to cooperatively form a space for receiving the cable.

Abstract: A conduit hardware article includes a body forming an approximately rectangular solid defining a first threaded bore extending between generally opposed first and second sides thereof, and a second threaded bore extending between generally opposed third and fourth sides thereof generally perpendicular to the first threaded bore. Slots opening onto the first side can be defined in fifth and sixth sides of the body. The hardware article can be used to attach multiple conduit hardware components to a single threaded rod.

Abstract: An object is to mount a harness protector on a circular-sectional-shaped reinforcing member stably in a space-saving manner. A protector into which a wiring harness is inserted is arranged on a top portion of a circular-sectional-shaped horizontal reinforcing member at a vehicle side along a longitudinal direction of the reinforcing member. A curved bottom surface formed on a bottom of the protector is engaged with a curved top surface of the reinforcing member. A locking clamp projected from the bottom is engaged with a hole of the reinforcing member. A notch portion communicated with the curved bottom surface and a bracket positioned at an upper side of the notch portion are provided on a sidewall of the protector. A receiving bracket of the reinforcing member is engaged with the notch portion, and the bracket is screwed and fixed to the receiving bracket.

Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting one or more pipes are provided. The pipe support system can include a first isolator and a second isolator at least partially disposed about a pipe such that at least a portion of the first and second isolators oppose one another. The pipe support system can also include a third isolator at least partially disposed about the pipe between a first set of ends of the first and second isolators and a fourth isolator at least partially disposed about the pipe between a second set of ends of the first and second isolators such that at least a portion of the third and fourth isolators oppose one another. An inner surface of the combination of the first, second, third, and fourth isolators can surround a perimeter of the pipe to provide an insulated pipe. The pipe system can also include at least one clamp at least partially disposed about the insulated pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a bracket adaptable to mount upon a wall stud and resist displacement of the bracket in response to external forces, thereby maintaining one or more securely enclosed conductors at least a fixed distance from an installed sheet of drywall. A mounting portion is shaped to permit fastening to a wall stud. A lateral support portion is attached to the mounting portion and at an angle relative to the mounting portion such that upon fastening of the bracket to the wall stud an edge of the lateral support portion engages the wall stud and resists displacement of the bracket. The lateral support portion includes an aperture wherein the conductors may be placed such that they extend substantially parallel to the plane of the wall stud, and are also thereby positioned at least a fixed distance from the plane of the sheet of drywall.

Abstract: A supporting component is provided for reinforcing the skin of an aircraft or spacecraft, for example a stringer or former, this component being configured as a closed profile (hollow profile), such that a system medium (M) can be conducted through the structural component. In this respect, the hollow profile itself serves as a load-bearing component.

Abstract: A RV drain holder to hold a flexible hose may include a trough to hold the flexible hose and a connector device to connect the trough to connect the drain fitting of the RV with the trough. The connector device may pivot to angle the trough with respect to the horizontal. The trough may be U-shaped. The connector device may include a first L-shaped connector device. The connector device may include a second L-shaped connector device. The first L-shaped connector device may pivot with respect to the second L-shaped connector device. The second L-shaped device may include a horizontal arm to cooperate a sleeve of the trough.

Abstract: A tube-securing device includes a flexible plate having multiple attachment points including multiple harness attachment points and multiple tube attachment points. A harness is attached to the flexible plate positioned to expose a patient's mouth and nose clear of the plate in response to adjusting the harness.

Abstract: A cable retainer assembly for use inside utility pole base assembly. The cable retainer is anchored to the foundation using the same bolts as the pole base. The cable retainer discourages pole-to-pole cable theft by securing the copper conductor cables to the foundation and pole base plate below the handhole in the pole. Access to the clamps of the cable retainer may be prevented by including a blocking structure positioned between the cable retainer and the handhole in the pole base.

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.

Abstract: A bicycle having a frame, two wheels, handlebars, a longitudinal housing (e.g., cable housing or hydraulic hose) defining radial and axial directions, and a housing guide securing the housing to the frame. The housing guide includes a base member and a clamp member. The base member has a base surface secured to the frame and defining a passage in which the housing is positioned, and the clamp member cooperates with the base member to secure the housing in both radial and axial directions. Preferably, the base member comprises first and second guide arms (e.g., opposed hooks) spaced by a gap and wrapped around the housing, and the clamp member is positioned in the gap. The clamp member can include a collar and a fastener that tightens the collar onto the housing. The collar can include an opening and a slot that facilitates inserting the housing into the opening.

Abstract: A slide assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a hall hearing unit and a connection unit, The first rail has a passage with a stop located at an end thereof. The ball retaining unit has a ball retainer and halls located in the ball retainer. The ball retainer is located in the passage and between the first and second rails. The ball retainer has an opening facing the stop of the first rail. The connection unit is fixed to the second rail and a cable management arm is detachably connected to an end of the connection unit. When the second rail is retracted relative to the first rail, the periphery of the opening of the ball retainer contacts the stop and a portion of the halls pass through the stop, and the connection unit is located adjacent to the portion of the balls.

Abstract: A cable positioning mechanism includes a main body and first and second positioning members arranged on the main body. The first positioning member includes a first surface and a second surface connecting with the first surface. The second positioning member includes a first end parallel to the second surface and a second end parallel to the first surface. The second end cooperates with the second surface to define a first holding space for allowing a cable being placed thereinto. The first end cooperates with the first surface to define a second holding space communicating with the first holding space. The second positioning member further includes a hook. The hook extends into the second holding space and clamps the cable to the main body when the cable is rotated to be received in the second holding space. An electronic device using the cable positioning mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting electrical cable may include an attachment member and a cable support member. The attachment member and the cable support member may be interposed between an open end and a closed end of the bracket. A connection member may be attached to and interposed between the attachment member and the cable support member at the closed end of the bracket.

Abstract: A container, disposed on an external side surface of an apparatus housing, to contain a cable therein, includes a guide part to guide a cable extending from an interior of the apparatus housing. The guide part may be formed by extending downward from a part of the container to serve as a regulation part to regulate movement of the cable. The end of the regulation part may be further bent upward from a part of the container to support the cable from below. The guide part is further formed into a loading part to load the cable inside the container or further includes a divider. As such, the guide part may be formed into various shapes for effectively use an internal and external space of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method for mounting a cable duct on a supporting surface. The cable duct includes openings for applying attachment elements, forming parts of the supporting surface into at least three hitches. The hitches are placed corresponding to the openings in the cable duct and the cable duct is mounted on the surface through the hitches.

Abstract: A muffler mounting structure of a vehicle, particularly a straddle-type four-wheeled vehicle. The muffler mounting structure is provided with a muffler, at least one muffler mounting portion provided in a body frame and having a mounting hole, and at least one mounted bracket provided in an upper part of the muffler and disposed on an upper surface of the muffler mounting portion. The mounted bracket having a fixing member insertion hole passing in the up and down direction, and at least one fixing member inserted into the fixing member insertion hole from the upper side and fixed to the mounting hole.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display.

Abstract: A bracket (20) that is fixed to a band (10) mounted on an outer peripheral surface (2a) of a cylinder tube (2) supports a pipe (4). The band (10) includes a first tab (11a) projecting outward in a radial direction and a second tab (11b) projecting outward in the radial direction. The bracket (20) supporting the pipe (4) is formed with an inverted U-shaped cross-section constituted by a pair of leg plate portions (20a) and a top plate portion (20b) formed integrally with the leg plate portions (20a) to join the leg plate portions (20a). The pair of leg plate portions (20a) are fixed to the first tab (11a) and the second tab (11b) by a bolt, and a small and lightweight pipe fixing structure is thus realized.

Abstract: A cable raceway support device for an aircraft, formed from an electrically conductive material, comprising a pedestal having a fastening plane for the fastening of the device onto a primary structure and also having, on a support face which is an opposite face to the fastening plane, at least one pair of jaws having at least one electrical contact enabling a sliding electrical contact to be formed and the support face has a contact that projects, and also has a jaw overhanging the support face, the jaw forming with part of the pedestal the pair of jaws forming a stirrup-shaped clamp comprising a base and two branches, one branch of the clamp merging with the pedestal, and the other branch of the clamp corresponding to the jaw and bearing a second contact facing the first contact.

Abstract: A cable fastener includes at least two support units, at least one traverse element, a bearing unit and a retaining unit. The retaining unit is interposed between the at least two support units. At least part of the bearing unit is formed by at least one part of a support unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are modular clamping systems and methods for use. A modular clamping system may be configured to mount a variety of accessories to a portion of tubing. The modular clamping system may utilize multiple strap clamp portions having different clamping diameters in order to mount an accessory to tubing of various diameters.

Abstract: A pipe spacer is provided for spacing at least one pipe in a piping system. The spacer includes a handle with at least one pipe-engaging support member for maintaining an engaged pipe close to a surface in a piping system.

Abstract: A cable clamp for an electrical cable, comprising a first member and a second member that can cooperatively retain a cable between them; wherein the first member has been formed by extrusion in the general axial direction of a cable as it is to be retained in the clamp, at least a portion of the axial cross-section of the first member comprising a receiving part having a curved shape within which a portion of the cable is to be located, and a flange extending from either side of the receiving part; and the second member is attachable at either end to a flange of the first member so as to retain the cable within the receiving part of the first member.

Abstract: A bracket supports the weight of stand-off standard-width rack-mount equipment and can collapse flat for storage or shipping. An embodiment comprises a back member along the bracket's mounting plane and two stand-off arms each having portions extending along the plane and extending normal to it. Each arm moveably attaches to permit positioning the arm when the bracket is not installed so as to decrease the arm's normal dimension, and each arm comprises at least one anchor permitting attachment to a supporting structure. Another embodiment concerns a method of installing a bracket with a back member and moveably connected stand-off arms, comprising moving each arm in a manner that increases the arm's extension in a direction normal to the mounting plane, and attaching to at least one supporting structure each stand-off arm at at least one anchor.

Abstract: A riser lock unit is provided for quick and easy mounting onto an elevated sprinkler riser. The riser lock unit functions to retain or maintain the sprinkler riser in an elevated position, without normal spring-loaded retraction into an underlying sprinkler housing, to facilitate service and/or replacement of a sprinkler nozzle head mounted at the upper end of the riser. When desired, the riser lock unit is quickly and easily removed from the sprinkler riser.