Abstract: There is described an expanding blind rivet assembly having a flange (3) provided with an undercut surface facing the rivet shank. A resilient cap (20) is formed with a cavity (22) having an opening surrounded by an undercut surface (23) within the cavity, so that the cap may be snap-engaged over the flange of the rivet after setting. The cap provides abrasion and corrosion protection for the flange. The cap (20) may also be provided with securing means for securing a further component to the cap (20).

Abstract: A clamp device for mounting elongated components such as pipes on a support such as a car body comprises a first clamp to be mounted on the support and a second clamp to be mounted in a recess in the first clamp. The clamp device is constructed to permit limited transverse movement of the second clamp in the recess, to accommodate bending or curving of elongated components held by the second clamp. The first clamp may also hold elongated components.

Abstract: A fastener for mounting elongated material, such as cables and wires, to a supporting structure includes a major body portion having an aperture for receiving elongated materials of various dimensions, and at least one anchor bore through which an anchor is inserted for securing the fastener to the supporting structure. The fastener also includes a prong that is engagable with the anchor for preventing the major body portion from slipping off the anchor. The fastener may include a flexible base member for receiving the elongated material, or the fastener may includes a wire tie slot through which a wire tie can be passed for holding multiple pieces of material in position. The method of installing the fastener includes securing the anchor to the supporting structure, and then sliding the major body portion, with the elongated material positioned within the aperture, onto the anchor.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting electrical nonmetallic tubing has axially aligned large and small spring clips for receiving and retaining large and small diameter tubing. A plurality of side-by-side pairs of the spring clips are arranged with the large and small spring clips in one pair reversely positioned relative to the large and small spring clips in an adjacent pair. Some clips are configured for attaching ties thereto that extend over a tube to hold the tube in the clip. The bracket has support legs for engaging a support surface, and fastener receiving extensions for attaching the bracket to the support surface.

Abstract: A radiant heating and cooling system clip for positioning a tube and construction support wire with one hand comprising an interior having a main channel for positioning a tube with a narrowing second channel within said main channel for positioning a wire.

Abstract: A one-hand clip of the present invention is composed of a main body, a pair of semicircular hooks a pair of rotating pins and a pair of elastic bodies. The hooks each fixed by a rotating pin and an elastic body at each bottom end of the main body pinches an inserted object by the power created by the spring of the elastic bodies as well as by the weight of the inserted object to be hung. Inserting or detaching operation is accomplished by an upward movement of the inserted object thus requiring little power or skill of the user.

Abstract: A cable retainer (10) for a cable (12) having a longitudinal axis (11) and a given diameter has a first elongated body half (14) arrayed along the longitudinal axis (11) and having a first surface (18) and a second, oppositely disposed surface (20), the second oppositely disposed surface (20) having a first cable receiving section (22) therein with a depth at least one half of the given diameter. A second elongated body half (30) is arrayed along the longitudinal axis (11) and has a first area (34) and a second, oppositely disposed area (36) with a second cable receiving section (38) therein. A guide system (37) is provided for orienting the first elongated body half and the second elongated body half A fastener (40) is formed on the second elongated body half (30) and a receptor (42) for the fastener (40) is formed on the first elongated body half (14).

Abstract: A one-piece, resilient, stackable hanger, which is preferably substantially U-shaped, adapted to attach a cable to a substantially flat surface defining an aperture. The hanger supports cable in a straddling relationship when snapped into an aperture of a supporting structure or another complementary hanger. The hanger has spaced-apart legs extending from the center portion. The center portion has two coplanar areas to provide a base for second hanger being stacked on the first hanger. The center portion has a mounting aperture in a recessed area, which is between the two adjacent coplanar areas, wherein the mounting aperture is adapted to allow a second hanger to be secured and stacked on the first hanger. The stackable hanger can straddle a cable and be easily installed by hand by squeezing, inserting, and snapping into an aperture to support the cable.

Abstract: A rack for digital media containers such as compact disc jewel boxes. The unit contains a base and opposed sides, between which a plurality of tubular members are provided to hold the containers. Dividers are provided between adjacent tubular members and have attachment means at least one end formed from two arc like members, supported on a resilient support to the divider and having a pivotal connection between the points of support from the divider so as to be able to assume an open and a closed stable position.

Abstract: A clamp for attaching a pipeline tracer wire to a pipeline riser has an elongated riser grip which is resiliently flexible to snap onto the riser. An elongated conduit with a V-shaped groove extends integrally along the outer wall of the riser grip. The conduit receives the tracer wire therein. At least one tap screw is engagable in the groove and radially into the conduit to lock the tracer wire between the screw and the opposite inner wall of the conduit. Alternatively, a tap screw may be threadedly engaged in the upper end of the conduit to lock the tracer wire between the screw and the opposite inner wall of the conduit. Preferably, the clamp is made of non-metallic, fire retardant material such as a high density thermoplastic.

Abstract: A fastener 1 in which a base 6, pipe holders 7a–7d, a stud engaging portion 10 for engaging a stud on a support, and an anchor engaging portion 9 for engaging a mounting hole in a support are molded integrally, whereby slender objects such as pipes held by the pipe holders are fastened to a support. The anchor engaging portion 9 is molded in an anchor shape and comprises a rigid shank 15 extending downwards perpendicularly from the base 6. A pair of flexible legs 17 extend from the end of the shank towards the base and bend away from the shank for engaging an edge of a mounting hole in a support. The fastener can be manufactured by a simple die structure without a slide.

Abstract: An applicator and method of application for a snap wrap marker which may be operated in one embodiment from ground level by a workman with the applicator at the end of a long pole. The pre-coiled plastic marker (for example) is manually uncoiled and its ends positioned to be releasably engaged by pressure holding clips which hold the marker in an open receiving position. The applicator is then raised, (for example) and an opening in the applicator is positioned on either side of the distant cable. The applicator is then pushed so that the marker is pushed downwardly out of the pressure holding clips and then coils itself around and engages the cable. The applicator is then removed leaving the marker coiled around the cable and the applicator ready for another application.

Abstract: A plurality of non-electrically conductive wire stackers are emplaced along the length of a non-electrically conductive bar installed between vertical studs, with fingers of the stackers being deflectable away from one another upon the insertion of an electrical wire therebetween, to be thereafter held in place by the fingers resiliently returning to their initial alignments.

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing an elongate member along a plate member includes a holding portion which holds the elongate member, an engagement member which retains the plate member and a resilient portion which resiliently contacts with a face of the plate member.

Abstract: A fastener (21) for a pipe or the like, comprising a base (22) and a pipe holder portion (23–26) supported by the base. The pipe holder portion includes a wall (30, 31) defining a recess for receiving a pipe or the like therein, and a resilient holding finger (34) extending obliquely from the vicinity of the end of the wall into the recess. The pipe holder portion is supportedly connected to the base (22) through a hollow tubular cushion portion (41). The end of the wall of the pipe holder portion is connected, through a short sheet-like thin connecting piece (43), to either an adjacent wall of another pipe holder portion or an adjacent wall integrated with the base. The thin connecting piece (43) is formed in a thin plate having the same length as that of the pipe holder portion in the longitudinal direction of the pipe. The thin connecting piece is formed with a slit (45) extending in the longitudinal direction of the pipe.

Abstract: A line hanger for securing lines, such as transmission, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and other types of lines, to a support structure and a method of mounting and supporting one or more lines from a support structure. The line hanger includes an attachment support provision configured for mounting to the support structure and a pair of spaced-apart clamping arms depending outwardly from the attachment provision. The clamping arms are configured to resiliently separate for slidingly receiving an line and to resiliently relax for applying a clamping force to secure the line. Multiple line hangers may be interlinked or stacked relative to the support structure for support multiple lines.

Abstract: To firmly hold a high-voltage wire apart from its surroundings, and hold some nearby lead wires apart from the high-voltage wire, a wheel-like wire holder includes a ring, a central hub, and a plurality of spokes connecting the central hub to the ring. The central hub defines a central space to allow a high-voltage lead wire to fit therein, wherein the ring and hub have cuts on their circumferences, which cuts are connected by two spokes to define a radial passage for the central space to communicate with an exterior of the ring. The cut of the ring is adapted to be open and closed, and the ring has an extra space defined next to the cut for accommodating another lead wire thereinside, with the extra space being adapted to be open and closed.

Abstract: A mounting device for a control cable, including a stationary member to which a tube of the control cable is fixed, and a connector for connecting the tube to the stationary member. The stationary member has a first wall substantially parallel to an axial direction of the tube and a second wall extending from the first wall in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axial direction. The stationary member is provided with an opening extending over the first and second walls. The connector includes a body portion fitted into the opening on the second wall of the stationary member, and a locking portion inserted from outside into the opening on the first wall of the stationary member to be engaged therewith.

Abstract: A radiant heating and cooling system clip for positioning a tube and construction support wire with one hand comprising an interior having a main channel for positioning a tube with a narrowing second channel within said main channel for positioning a wire.

Abstract: A suspension device for a tool handle has a body (10) with a U-shaped recess (13), and an elastic bracket (20) mounted on the body (10) at two ends in front of the U-shaped recess (13). When the tool handle presses the elastic bracket (20) and the tool handle into the U-shaped recess (13), the tool handle is clamped by the deformed elastic bracket (20) within the U-shaped recess (13). Thereby, the tool handle is directly mounted in the suspension device by simple pressing. Additionally, the body (10) can be detachably mounted on a track assembly to adjust the position of the suspension device and the tool handle.

Abstract: An article holder comprising bifurcated arms extending upwardly from a base to receive and hold articles inserted downwardly into the holder within cushioning, resilient fingers extending inwardly from the bifurcated arms to engage the inserted article and wherein the fingers have incoming engagement surfaces connected, with an air space between, to exiting engagement surfaces.

Abstract: A vibration damping clip of rigid material in which a softer lining is formed on the holding part of the clip including through an aperture in the holding part so that the lining is physically locked thereto. A similar lock is provided at an entrance or lead-in to the substantially annular holding portion of the clip.

Abstract: In an antistatic structure of a fuel pipe, the fuel pipe to be charged in contact with a fuel, and a brake pipe connected electrically to a vehicle body are coupled to each other through a conductive clamp in at least one portion.

Abstract: A fastener for a pipe or the like, having a stud engagement portion through which an elongated article such as a pipe held by the fastener is mounted on a workpiece such as an automobile body. The fastener 1 comprises a base portion 6, and a support portion 14 for supporting a stud engagement portion 10. The support portion 14 is provided on the base portion outside the stud engagement portion 10. A thin connection portion 25 is provided between the support portion and the stud engagement portion in the vicinity of an inlet 15 of a stud receiving hole 11 of the stud engagement portion. The thin connection portion 25 is formed to connect the entire outer circumference of the stud engagement portion to the support portion. The stud engagement portion 10 is connected to the support portion 14 only by the thin connection portion 25.

Abstract: In one aspect, a stackable transmission line hanger is provided for securing one or more transmission lines to a supporting structure. Each such hanger includes a transmission line retention section for accommodating a transmission line and a mounting section extending from the transmission line retention section, the mounting section including a mounting hole disposed therein. The transmission line retention section includes a first leg and a second leg extending therefrom, the first and second legs allowing the hanger to accommodate various sizes of transmission lines. The first and second legs each include a locking barb configured to lock against an attachment surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener and a method of forming the fastener. The fastener typically includes a member connected to at least one clip. Preferably, the clip includes a liner that is softer than at least one other portion of the fastener.

Abstract: Rapid deployment of a suspension cable is a supportive system to several high-rise building rescue methods. A cable is pre-attached in a peelable manner to the building side and rigidly attached to the building top. An emergency chase vehicle is dispatched to the building base, attaches to the lower end of the cable and then moves away from the building. The cable peels off the building and suspends from the building top to the ground at approximately a 45 degree angle. A high-rise building rescue method now utilizes this deployed suspension cable.

Abstract: A clamp includes a fitting portion to be fixed to an object to be attached; a clamp portion having a substantially U-character shape connected to the fitting portion; a first receiving portion for receiving a rod-shaped member through an insertion port; and a second receiving portion for receiving a rod-shaped member through an insertion port of the clamp portion and passing through the first receiving portion. An elastic piece extends from an inner wall of the clamp portion to hold the first rod-shaped member together with the first receiving portion. A stopper extends from the inner wall of the clamp portion to hold the second rod-shaped member together with the second receiving portion and to prevent the first rod-shaped member from entering the second receiving portion.

Abstract: A clip device is disclosed for removably securing a tube, such as an air conditioning condenser tube, to a bracket, such as a radiator bracket, which includes a slot. The clip includes an annular body having a first and a second edge, the body defining an opening for the removable reception therein of the condenser tube. The body includes a flexible arm having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the arm defines a tooth which lockingly cooperates with the slot. The arrangement is such that the condenser tube passes through the opening of the body and then the body is further moved axially along the condenser tube so that the bracket extends through the opening and next, the body is rotated about the condenser tube such that the tooth engages the slot for removably securing the condenser tube to the bracket.

Abstract: A vibration damping clip of rigid material in which a softer lining is formed on the holding part of the clip including through an aperture in the holding part so that the lining is physically locked thereto. A similar lock is provided at an entrance or lead-in to the substantially annular holding portion of the clip.

Abstract: A clamp for holding an elongated article includes at least one clamp portion having an insertion concave portion for receiving the elongated article and at least one elastic stop member. The insertion concave portion has a pair of sidewalls along a longitudinal direction of the elongated article to be inserted. The elastic stop member has an upper end integrally joined to an upper portion of one sidewall constituting the insertion concave portion, and projects diagonally downward toward a bottom of the insertion concave portion. The clamp portion holds the elongated article such that a lower end of the elastic stop member elastically holds the elongated article at an insertion position.

Abstract: A mounting strip for installing utility lines and connecting links in a marine vessel in the form of an elongate flexible strip having confronting lateral wall members extending along the strip to define an elongate channel for receiving and protecting utility lines and connecting links deployed in the vessel.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a wire retainer capable of easily mounting a wire on a retainer part and of simply fixing the wire retainer to a circuit board. A lower part of a long cylindrical body forms a fixed part which is fixed to the hole defined in the circuit board by a solder, and a base part of a retainer member is fixed to a substantially central part of the long cylindrical body The base part has an extension part extending upward therefrom and a restriction part is fixed to an upper end of the extension part and extends downward along an upper portion of the long cylindrical body A lead wire is inserted between the restriction part and the upper portion and retained by the retainer member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for fixing a functional member to a structural part of a motor vehicle, the device comprising:

Abstract: A cable clip having a locking jaw structure capable of securing a coaxial cable for subsequent mounting to a surface is disclosed. The cable clip is formed with upper and lower jaw portions defining a cable-retaining opening adapted for receiving at least one cable therein. The jaw portions are connected so as to be generally configurable between an open configuration wherein at least one cable may be insertably received, and a closed configuration wherein the cable is received and secured within the clip body. An automatically engaging locking mechanism and interlocking teeth on the upper and lower jaw portions provide for the alignment of the jaws and securing of the cable prior to mounting. The upper and lower jaw portions each define a fastener-receiving aperture for securing the clip (and cable) to a mounting surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing a communication cable within a drop ceiling. The apparatus has a main body having an eyelet at one end. A grommet is disposed within the eyelet, and the grommet has at least one passage through which the communication cable passes. The apparatus also has means for securing the apparatus to a framework of the drop ceiling. The passage in the grommet reduces deformation of the communication cable during installation and helps maintain a desired routing of the communication cable once installed within the drop ceiling.

Abstract: A mount for supporting a corrugated conduit on a panel has a lower part of circular shape with four catch fingers arranged around it. The lower part is bolted the panel. An upper part has a lower circular boss that is a snap fit in the lower part, being engaged by the spring fingers, and is rotatable about a vertical axis. The upper part has a spring clip of omega shape with an internal rib that engages between corrugations on the conduit when this is pushed into the clip. The lower and upper parts are integral mouldings of a plastics material. The upper part may be provided in a range of sizes to fit different conduits, whilst fitting with a common lower part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a T-clip for a fitting having a T-branch, especially for T-fittings and Union fittings used in motor vehicles. The T-clip has a base with holders at opposite ends of the base and optionally an inner sidewall between the holders. Each holder has sidewalls which hold the legs of the fitting in place. The inner sidewall prevents the T-branch from over-rotation within the T-clip.

Abstract: A clamp includes a locking element (4) and an element (6) for hooking to a support (3). The hooking element (6) is made integral with the locking element and is equipped with first hooking means (14) and second hooking means (16), which are of different types and are located on opposite sides of the hooking element (6). The locking element (4) includes a pair of jaws (18) that are arranged to mate together and are made integral, on either side, with the hooking element, as well as detachable locking means (26, 27, 28) for connecting the jaws (18) together in a working position in which the jaws (18) lie essentially parallel and abut one another.

Abstract: A clamp includes a clip main body having an attaching part for attaching to an attachment-receiving member, and a clamp main body having a receiving part for receiving the clip main body and a holding part for holding a tubular object. A vibration-proofing member formed of a soft material is provided on an outer perimeter of the attaching part of the clip main body.

Abstract: A a clip for mounting an elongated fuel rail with respect to an internal combustion engine. The fuel rail extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a mounting portion at an intermediate positon along the longitudinal axis, and the internal combustion engine includes a recess. The clip comprises a first portion adapted to engage the fuel rail, and a second portion adapted to be slidably received in the recess along a generally transverse axis with respect to the longitudinal axis. The first portion partially surrounds the longitudinal axis and is adapted to engage the mounting portion so as to prevent relative displacement along the longitudinal axis. The second portion is adapted to be releasably retained with respect to the recess.

Abstract: A method and device for enveloping and fixing a bundle of electrical cables. The bundle is inserted into a channel-shaped elongate shell (2) through a longitudinal entry aperture (4) the width of which, at rest, is less than the diameter of the bundle and can be increased by elastic deformation of the shell, the latter itself being inserted into an elongate housing (7) provided in the support, through a longitudinal entry aperture (8) the width of which is less than the outside diameter of the shell at rest. The assembly is particularly useful to support electrical power supplies and the transmission of electrical signals in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A cable harness assembly is provided on a bicycle for guiding a disk brake control hose in accompaniment of the cable stoppers brazed on a bicycle frame. The cable harness assembly basically has a hose hanger, a hanger stopper, a stopper bushing and a hanger fixing bolt. The hose hanger includes a body portion of a first outer diameter or width and formed with a first axial bore therethrough, and a cable portion extending from the body portion. The hanger stopper of a second outer diameter or width is smaller than the first outer diameter or width. The hanger stopper is formed with a halting piece extending from the hanger stopper and a second axial bore therethrough. The stopper bushing is sandwiched between the hose hanger and the hanger stopper and formed with a third axial bore therethrough. The stopper bushing is made of a radially expandable material and has a third outer diameter or width being normally approximate to the second outer diameter or width.

Abstract: A clamp (10) is provided having a first half-annular part (20) and a second half-annular part (30) connected to the first half annular part (20) by a hinge. A flexible locking piece (21) projects from an open end of the first half-annular part (20). A through-hole (22) is located at an inner side of the first half-annular part (20). A locking bracket (B) which is located on a vehicle body is inserted into the through-hole (22). A second locking claw (21a) projects from the lower end of an outer surface of the locking piece (21). The second locking claw (21a) locks the first half annular (20) part and the second half annular (30) part together. A first locking claw (21b) projects from the upper end of an inner surface of the locking piece (21). The first locking claw (21b) locks into the locking bracket (B). The second half-annular part (30) has a box-shaped frame (31) at an open end thereof to accommodate the locking piece (21) and the locking bracket.

Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a support structure which has a recess therein. The support device optionally further includes a plate which has a depression therein. The plate is disposed on the support structure, where the depression of the plate is disposed at least partially within the recess of the support device. An elongate strut is disposed within the depression of the plate, where the elongate strut is coupled to the plate. A support device optionally includes support structure having a cut out or a recess therein.

Abstract: A clamp for holding an elongated article includes at least one clamp portion having an insertion concave portion for receiving the elongated article and at least one elastic stop member. The insertion concave portion has a pair of sidewalls along a longitudinal direction of the elongated article to be inserted. The elastic stop member has an upper end integrally joined to an upper portion of one sidewall constituting the insertion concave portion, and projects diagonally downward toward a bottom of the insertion concave portion. The clamp portion holds the elongated article such that a lower end of the elastic stop member elastically holds the elongated article at an insertion position.

Abstract: A device for fixing a wire. The fixing device includes a plurality of fixing clips. Each fixing clip has a first cantilever and a second cantilever. The free end of the first cantilever is separated from that of the second cantilever by a distance to form an opening. The openings of the plurality of fixing clips face a same direction.

Abstract: A clip assembly configured for attachment to an axially elongated tubular member in a manner limiting movements of said clip assembly relative to the elongated member is disclosed. The clip assembly includes a hollow sleeve configured to fit about and grippingly engage an outer lengthwise portion of the elongated tubular member and a clip having a fastening portion and an attachment portion. The fastening portion of the clip is configured to attach the clip to a support. The attachment portion of the clip includes first and second sections which combine with each other to define an opening for accommodating and compressing the hollow sleeve therebetween.

Abstract: A fixing tool fixes and supports an electronic component on a board, and includes a fixing portion to be mounted on the board. The fixing portion has a post, an engaging piece formed at a distal end of the post and extending in a direction perpendicular to a projecting direction of the post, a wing piece extending from a proximal end of the post in two outward directions perpendicular to the projecting direction of the post, and an engaging projecting portion formed to project at a distal end portion of the wing piece. The engaging piece is inserted in a mounting hole formed in the board and abuts against a lower surface of the board when being rotated along an upper surface of the board. The wing piece abuts against the upper surface of the board to clamp the board together with the engaging piece. The engaging projecting portion is fitted in the mounting hole, when being located at a rotational position, to lock rotation of the fixing portion.

Abstract: A cable holder is deposited and fixed on an inner wall of a sewage pipe made of resin and supports an optical fiber for communication, which is passed through the pipe. The cable holder has a longitudinal section similar to that of an inverted pot and a narrowed inlet opening, and is provided with a pair of claws arranged in the axial direction of a pipe at its upper part. A cable holder driving device is raised in a state where the cable holder is heated and a pair of claws are pressure-fitted into the inner wall of the pipe. The pressure-fitting is carried out to such a degree that the cable fitted to and supported by the cable holder is brought into contact with the inner wall of the pipe. After the cable holder is cooled down and fixed, the cable passed through the pipe is pushed in the cable holder through its inlet opening.