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Document | Title | Date |
20080289855 | Pushable Cable - A cable assembly may be provided. The cable assembly may comprise a conductor core and a binding element. The binding elements may be configured helically around the conductor core. In addition, the binding element may be configured to, when the cable assembly is pushed through a conduit having at least one sweep, eliminate buckling of the cable assembly. Moreover, the binding element may be configured to cause a first pushing force on the cable assembly having a magnitude less than a second pushing force on the cable assembly corresponding to pushing the cable assembly through the conduit without the binding element on the conductor core. | 11-27-2008 |
20080289856 | WILDLIFE GUARD FOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSTATION FACILITIES - A wildlife guard for electrical power equipment including an electrically insulating material with a conductive material therein in a quantity sufficient for the guard to maintain an electrostatic charge when placed in an electrical field. | 11-27-2008 |
20090032282 | Cable Strain Relief Module Assembly - A cable strain relief module assembly for securing a cable and providing strain relief is described. The cable strain relief module assembly includes a module and a twist nut. The module has a male threaded portion and the twist nut has a female threaded portion. A portion of a cable may be captivated between the male threaded portion of the module and the female portion of the twist nut when the module and twist nut are engaged. | 02-05-2009 |
20090050349 | Compact Spillover Fitting and Method of Use Thereof - A spillover fitting is positioned on an upstanding side of a lateral cable trough. The spillover fitting includes a first exit path having a first curved surface that extends at least partially over a base of the lateral cable trough, and a bottom wall having a second curved surface intersecting with the first curved surface. The first surface curves upward relative to the base of the lateral cable trough and defines a top surface of a cable path, and the second surface is convexly curved and defines a bottom surface of the cable path. The radius of curvature of the first curved surface is equal to the radius of curvature of the second curved surface. | 02-26-2009 |
20090050350 | WIRE HARNESS LEAD-OUT STRUCTURE OF PROTECTOR - A wire harness lead-out structure includes a body that includes a containing portion for receiving a wire harness and a corrugated tube covering the wire harness, a lid that is attached to the body to close an upper opening of the body, two completely-fixing ribs that are formed on the body and the lid respectively to be engaged in grooves of the corrugated tube to prevent a movement of the corrugated tube in an axial direction of the corrugated tube, and a provisionally-fixing rib that is formed in a single line on the opposed side walls of the body to be engaged in a single groove of the corrugated tube, and is disposed between the two completely-fixing ribs. The completely-fixing ribs are arranged in two lines corresponding to two grooves of the corrugated tube, the two grooves being both adjacent to the single groove corresponding to the provisionally-fixing rib. Each of the completely-fixing ribs on the body is formed into a U-shape along an inner periphery of the containing portion so that a distance between upper portions of the completely-fixing rib respectively formed on opposed side walls of the body is constant. A distance between portions of the provisionally-fixing rib formed on the opposed side walls is gradually decreased toward the upper opening of the body to prevent the corrugated tube from moving toward the upper opening of the body when the provisionally-fixing rib is engaged in the single groove of the corrugated tube. | 02-26-2009 |
20090084578 | PROTECTOR FOR WIRE HARNESS - A resin-molded, annular protector for a wire harness for a vehicle includes a split pair of a main body and a lid body both having a semiannular shape, and split ends of the protector are joined and locked together. Lock holes are provided in a peripheral wall of the lid body by cutting portions of the inner peripheral side of the peripheral wall from the split ends, leaving engagement sections on the outer peripheral side of the lid body and opening the top ends of the cut portions in the outer peripheral surface of the lid body. Lock sections projecting from the inner peripheral side of the split ends are provided in the peripheral wall of the main body, at positions facing the lock holes. Lock claws engaging with the engagement sections of the lock holes from the inner peripheral side are provided on the outer surface side of the projecting tips of the lock sections. When the main body and the lid body are joined and locked, the lock sections and the lock claws do not project form the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall of the lid body. | 04-02-2009 |
20090090537 | Aesthetic and Safe Electrical Extension Cord to Floors - An electrical extension cords that has a format that prevents slips from who passes upon it and is able to adhere in diverse kinds of floor, smooth or upholstered, through a set of suction cups and Velcro tapes, avoiding to disturb the circulation of people where it is installed. Composed for a flexible body ( | 04-09-2009 |
20090090538 | Vertical Cable Manager - Embodiments of the invention provide a vertical cable manager for routing cables or wires. The vertical cable manager includes a vertical trough with sets of fingers. The fingers include arrow-shaped ends, which allow installation and/or removal of cables and wires, while retaining the cables and wires in cable rings. In some embodiments, a door attached to the vertical cable manager can be removable from one or both sides of the trough. In some embodiments, the vertical cable manager can include removable spools that can be attached to the trough in various positions and configurations. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090539 | Harness protector structure for link - A harness protector structure for a link is provided, by which the durability of a bent part of a wiring harness is improved and interference with the outside is prevented when the wiring harness is rotated and bent by using a link. The harness protector structure includes: a support part; a link rotatably connected to the support part; a protector provided on the link; and a bulging part having a wide opening opened at one end-side of a body part of the protector, wherein a wiring harness is arranged from the support part into the protector, wherein when the link is rotated, a following part of the wiring harness, which follows a bent part of the wiring harness, passes through the bulging part from the opening, and the wiring harness is guided to the outside from the body part while a slack of the wiring harness is absorbed. | 04-09-2009 |
20090095504 | CLAMP MEMBER AND CLAMPING METHOD - A clamp member includes a first member of a substantially L-shaped cross section having at the front end thereof a tongue section and formed to project from the main surface of the clamp member and a second member having at the front end thereof bent sections of a substantially L-shaped cross section juxtaposed with a notch interposed between them and formed to project from the main surface of the clamp member, the tongue section and the notch having a vertical positional relationship with the tongue section, the tongue section being disposed vis-à-vis the bent sections. | 04-16-2009 |
20090101389 | CABLE-CLAMPING DEVICE - A cable-clamping device, including a base having a through seat for accommodating electrical cables, for example electrical power cables of a household appliance; and a clamping element progressively insertable in the seat in a transversal direction with respect to the same defined in use by an axis (A) laying on a longitudinal symmetry plane of the clamping element, for clamping in use the cables against a bottom wall of the seat; the clamping element being delimited between a first and a second end by a first and a second lateral flank essentially parallel to the longitudinal symmetry plane and by an upper face essentially perpendicular to the lateral flanks, the first and the second ends being provided with coupling means to the base including snappingretaining means made at the second end and an insertion seat for at least one removable clamping element; wherein the insertion seat is defined by at least one first recess open on the first lateral flank, at least one second recess open on the second lateral flank and made immediately adjacent to, and flush with, the first, and by at least one slot made transversally through the first end, in direction essentially perpendicular to the lateral flanks. | 04-23-2009 |
20090107696 | Cable Pathway System - A cable pathway system has a base with a bottom, a generally planar top surface, a first side, and a second side. The base is configured to be secured to an electronic equipment enclosure and also has an aperture formed therein and a wall positioned adjacent to the aperture. The wall has a curved surface that extends from the top surface to the bottom. A first sidewall extends from the top surface along the first side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the first side. A second sidewall also extends from the top surface along the second side and extends generally perpendicular to the top surface and substantially along the length of the second side. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114424 | COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR WITH INTERNAL PRESSURE SEAL - A coaxial cable connection incorporating F-Type connectors and including a male connector for connecting an RG-6 or smaller coaxial cable incorporates an internal element for preventing moisture ingress and/or preventing loosening of a male connector from a female connector. | 05-07-2009 |
20090159312 | Arrangement for establishing a connection between two cable support device elements and connection elements - An arrangement serves for establishing a connection between two cable support device elements | 06-25-2009 |
20090173518 | Method And Apparatus For Aligning And Securing A Cable Strain Relief - The present disclosure relates to a strain relief. In various embodiments, the strain relief includes a strain relief body and at least one alignment feature. The strain relief body is configured to provide support for connection of a cable and/or a wire lead of the cable to a frame. The alignment feature is configured to facilitate alignment of the strain relief relative to the frame. In various embodiments, provided are methods of manufacturing a sensor with a strain relief. The methods may include forming the strain relief about a cable and/or wire leads, wherein the strain relief comprises at least one alignment feature, aligning the alignment feature of the strain relief to a complementary alignment feature of a frame, engaging the complementary alignment feature of the frame with the alignment feature of the strain relief, and electrically coupling the cable and/or wire leads to a circuit. | 07-09-2009 |
20090236124 | DEVICE FOR OPENING AND/OR CLOSING CABLE DUCTS - The present invention relates to a device for opening and/or closing cable duct. The device according to the invention comprises a main body shaped so as to provide a gripping surface for the operator. The main body comprises at least one base wall which extends, at least partly, according to a reference plane and which is associated with at least one shaped edge which extends from said base wall towards a further reference plane. At least one joining wall connects said base wall and said shaped edge integrally with each other. | 09-24-2009 |
20090242233 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CABLES OF AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus for holding a cable. The cable management apparatus includes a first hinge member supported by a first hinge shaft in a rotatable manner around the first hinge shaft and a coupling member separably fixed to the first hinge member. The coupling member includes a second hinge shaft parallel to the first hinge shaft and disposed at a position apart from the first hinge shaft. The second hinge member is rotatably connected to a third hinge shaft parallel to the first hinge shaft at a connecting edge. The second hinge member includes a fourth hinge shaft parallel to the first hinge shaft and disposed at a position apart from the third hinge shaft. A middle connecting member is connected to the second hinge shaft at a first connecting edge and to the fourth hinge shaft at a second connecting edge. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242234 | FASTENER FOR SIDE-WALL OF ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A fastener is for fastening wires in an electrical device. The fastener includes a base board and a catch. The base board is connected to the electrical device. The catch extends upwards from the base board. The catch includes a supporting portion extending upwards from the base board, a main portion extending from the supporting portion and above the base board, and a restricting portion extending downwards from the main portion. A vertical distance between the restricting portion and the base board is smaller than a vertical distance between the main portion and the base board. A side-wall of an electrical device using the fastener is also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20090250245 | Cable Holding and Positioning Device - A cable holding and positioning device is enclosed that comprises a tubular member having a first end and second end disposed opposite the first end and a cover disposed over the second end of the tubular member that includes a slit with an aperture. The cover secures one or more of a cable, a cord, and a connector that has entered the first end of the tubular member and passed through the second end, thereby preventing one or more of the cable, the cord, and the connector from passing back through the tubular member toward the first end. The tubular member and cover may comprise a heat resistant and fire retardant material. | 10-08-2009 |
20090255711 | Apparatus for Controlling Cable of Robot - The cable control apparatus includes a body disposed above the arm and a fixing ring having a through-hole fixed in the conveying hole; a conveying ring; a cable tube for integrally housing a plurality of control cables and including one end connected to the conveying ring with being inserted into the conveying hole of the body and the other end connected to the head of the industrial robot through the through-hole of the fixing ring; and a elastic member externally inserted to the cable tube and including one end connected to the fixing ring and the other end connected to the conveying ring for returning the cable tube to an original position through elastic force after the conveying ring slides the cable tube in order to sustain the cable tube between the arm and head not to be loosen. | 10-15-2009 |
20090255712 | TAPERED TRANSITION RAMP FOR CABLE PROTECTOR - An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp. | 10-15-2009 |
20090266581 | Decorative cords and cables - A cord and/or cable structure for electrical cords, extension cords, communication cables and other electrical power and/or signal carrying cords and cables that includes an outmost sheath formed with multiple integral anchoring fixtures that provide a point of connection between the cord or cable and the multiple decorative elements (such as artificial leaves) that adorn it. The leaves or other decorative elements may be permanent, semi-permanent, or detachable/re-attachable decorations, and in the case of leaves, yields a pleasing natural vine aesthetic. The vine-look can be easily modified through the addition of other decorative elements to suit a wide variety of tastes. A consumer can use the present invention for multiple purposes or decorative variations instead of purchasing multiple decorative cords or cables. | 10-29-2009 |
20090272561 | PROTECTIVE CASING FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE - A protective casing for a joint, termination or cross-connection of at least one high voltage cable. The protective casing includes a first material portion of a first metal material having good strength properties. The protective casing includes a second material portion of a second metal material which is fixedly attached to the first material portion. The second metal material has good soft soldering properties such that it is possible to provide a strong and tight connection between the second material portion of the protective casing and a sheath of at least one of the cable parts by a soft soldering process. | 11-05-2009 |
20090283298 | TAPERED TRANSITION RAMP FOR CABLE PROTECTOR - An exemplary ramp structure capable of being positioned over at least a portion of a cable protection system comprises a center portion, a first side ramp portion adjacent a side of the center portion, and a first tapered portion adjacent an end of the first side ramp portion. The first tapered portion may be tapered in both a first direction and a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The first tapered portion may be integrally formed with the first side ramp portion and the first side ramp portion may be integrally formed with the center portion. An exemplary cable protection system is also disclosed comprising a first cable protector structured to receive one or more cables, a first side ramp adjacent a side of the first cable protector, and a first tapered structure pivotally attachable to an end of the first side ramp. | 11-19-2009 |
20090301758 | PROTECTOR - Locking hooks | 12-10-2009 |
20100012350 | Reinforcing Support Element For A Resilient Sheath - The present invention relates to a support element for a resilient sheath, in particular to a holdout for a cable sleeve. The support element includes a tubular expansion element, which can be brought into contact with an inner wall of the resilient sheath and is constructed in such a way as to hold the resilient sheath in a pre-mounted radially expanded state. A reinforcing member is provided to reinforce the support element and in the pre-assembled state of the resilient sheath is at least partially received in the expansion element to reinforce the internal diameter of said expansion element, the reinforcing member being constructed in such a way that it can be removed from the expansion element before the assembly of the resilient sheath without being destroyed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100018749 | Signal transmission cable protection device - A signal transmission cable protection device disposed between an electronic unit main body and a display. The display is freely rotatable within a certain angle range. The signal transmission cable protection device is movable, following the rotation of the display. The signal transmission cable protection device can be easily assembled to provide protection effect for the signal transmission cable. The signal transmission cable protection device includes a cover section. The signal transmission cable is electrically connected between the electronic unit main body and the display and covered by the cover section. By means of the signal transmission cable protection device, the possibility of damage of the signal transmission cable due to human negligence or external force is minimized. | 01-28-2010 |
20100025076 | Method of cable assembly - A method of assembly is disclosed comprising the steps of collocating a plurality of individual cables in a first elastomeric tube held in a stretched condition by an engaged hold-out mechanism and disengaging the hold-out mechanism causing the elastomeric tube to contract and to urge the cables together. The resultant cable assembly is also disclosed and comprises a plurality of individual cables urged together by a first elastomeric tube coupled to a disengaged hold-out mechanism. | 02-04-2010 |
20100038113 | POWER ADAPTER WITH CABLE ORGANIZER - A power adapter with cable organizer is provided. The power adapter includes a main body; and a containing/fixing portion disposed on the main body and having a first blade and a second blade, wherein the first blade and the second blade face each other to form a receiving portion. | 02-18-2010 |
20100038114 | CORD ORGANIZER AND RELATED METHODS - A cord organizer includes a cover plate and a cord retaining member. The cover plate includes a central portion having a plurality of openings defined therethrough. The openings include a fastener opening, and a receptacle opening. The cover plate further includes a curved, end portion curved inwardly away from a back side of the cover plate, having a slit defined therethrough, and at least one male fastening member extending from the back side of the cover plate. The cord retaining member includes a female fastening opening, and a strap portion. The strap portion of the cord retaining member is capable of passing through the slit of the curved, end portion, and the cord organizer is configured to allow the strap portion to be secured after an end of the strap has passed through the slit of the curved, end portion. | 02-18-2010 |
20100059250 | FIXING DEVICE FOR WIRE CABLE TRAY - This device for wire cable trays including longitudinal warp wires and transverse weft wires has a base ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100116524 | WIRE HARNESS FIXING TOOL - The fixing tool ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100122834 | WIRE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE - A wire organization structure has two hollow wire holding ducts forms a wire running space thereinside. The wire running space has two ends formed a wire inlet and a wire outlet. A wire is provided with two ends threading through the wire inlet and wire outlet and movable for a displacement against the wire holding ducts. The two ends of the wire can be extended from the wire inlets towards the wire outlets for the displacement against the wire organization structure in a first use condition, and also are movable from the wire outlets towards the wire inlets and retained at the wire outlets in a second use condition. By threading the wire through two wire holding ducts, and pulling the wire to change the displacement against the wire organization structure, the length can be adjusted and use conditions can be altered. Wire organization and collection can be done faster. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122835 | WIRE PROTECTIVE MEMBER - A wire protective member ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100132979 | WIRE KEEPER - A wire keeper is assembled in a computer case to guide, integrate and fix wires of plural bus lines and electric connecting cords which are layout in the case, allowing each wire in the case to be tidily collected to assure space in the case to keep clear properly. As a result, hot air in the case can be transmitted out successfully by a cooling fan to effectively improve a heat dissipation effect in the case. | 06-03-2010 |
20100139948 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CONDUCTORS TO FLOOR BEAMS OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for mounting conductors, such as electrical wires, optical fibre cables, conduits and the like, to the floor beams of an aircraft cabin floor, having: an elongate raceway a longitudinal routing rails spanning between adjacent pairs of floor beams, each routing rail having an interior channel for housing conductors; conductor cradle blocks disposed in the interior channel, each cradle block including a mounting cushion adapted to engage a bottom portion of said conductors; and rail support brackets, each rail support bracket removably clamped on at least one of: the top flange; the bottom flange; and the web of a beam and removably mounted to the rail ends | 06-10-2010 |
20100139949 | SPLICE WIRE HOLDER - A device for maintaining the separation and position of spliced wires within a mold is provided. The device is characterized by multiple pointed portions which extend radially outward to a tip. The portions between the tips are radially depressed, with holes placed near the radially innermost point of the outer surface of the device. The holes are incomplete due to notches on the radially outermost portion of the holes which allow wires to be pressed into the holes in a radially inward direction. The device, with wires mounted therein, may be placed into an injection mold and maintains the separation of the exposed conductors until the over-molding process is complete. The device also prevents the wires from touching the edge of the mold during the injection process thereby minimizing any show-through defects in the finished product. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139950 | SUPPORTING AND WIRE-RECEIVING MECHANISM OF POWER ADAPTER - A supporting and wire-receiving mechanism is used in a power adapter. The power adapter includes a main body and a power wire. The supporting and wire-receiving mechanism includes a supporting member, a base and a wire-receiving member. The supporting member has a supporting receptacle for accommodating a main body of the power adapter, thereby supporting the power adapter. The base is arranged beside the supporting member. The wire-receiving member is arranged between the base and the supporting member such that a wire-receiving receptacle is defined between the wire-receiving member, the base and the supporting member. Both ends of the wire-receiving member are respectively connected with the base and the supporting member. The power wire is wound around the wire-receiving member and received in the wire-receiving receptacle. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147554 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT/AC POWER CORD COUPLER SECURING DEVICE - A securing device for retaining a power cord in a connected relationship with the power supply includes a substantially planar body having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to engage the power supply. The second end is configured to engage the power cord. The body is made from a substantially rigid material. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155104 | DUAL HARNESS ROUTING DEVICES - This invention is a novel saddle that comes in two embodiments, a vertical saddle and a horizontal saddle. Each saddle is configured to hold a power harness (or assembly of wires) and a signal harness, also an assembly of clustered wires. The saddle eliminates or greatly reduces the occurrence of electrical cross talk between these two harnesses by electrically insulating them from each other while securing each in place by a spring holder. These saddles greatly reduce electrical interference while significantly reducing installation time of the assembly. While this invention is described as used in a xerographic system, the saddle can be used in any system containing large bundles of electrical wires or cables. | 06-24-2010 |
20100155105 | CABLE AND BOX SUPPORT PLATE - The present invention provides a cable and box support plate which is a rectangular, flat plate with integral cable/conduit support member formed therewith. The cable/conduit support members are made from the same material as the remaining plate and formed by punching or stamping out the support members therein. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163278 | Cable Management System - A device for managing a plurality of cables in a multi-cable environment includes a stationary member having a plurality of stationary channel portions. At least one movable member is movably secured to the stationary member. The at least one movable member has a plurality of movable channel portions corresponding in number and general configuration to the plurality of stationary channel portions. A plurality of indicia-bearing areas are provided, corresponding in number, and adjacent, to the plurality of stationary channel portions. The at least one moveable member is moveable between a cable placement position in which cables can be placed in the respective stationary channel portions, and a cable retaining position in which the cables are secured in channels formed by the cooperation of the stationary channel portions and the movable channel portions. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170698 | HARNESS-ROUTING PROTECTOR - An object is to provide a harness-routing protector with a simple configuration that can be readily fabricated at low cost and can be readily attached to a harness so that the harness, which has a difficulty in maintaining a bent shape, can be readily routed without interfering with other components within a limited space. In a harness-routing protector ( | 07-08-2010 |
20100175909 | WIRE BINDING DEVICE - A wire binding device for binding a number of electrical wires of an electronic element, includes a binding member and a fixing member. The binding member includes a base and a binding portion. The base defines a through hole. A first end of the binding portion is connected to the base. A fastening hole is defined in the binding portion and adjacent to the base, and configured for fixing a second end opposite to the first end of the binding portion thereby to bind the number of electrical wires together. The fixing member is configured for fixing the binding member to the electronic element via the through hole. | 07-15-2010 |
20100193220 | Strain Relief Device For An Electrical Conductor - A strain relief device for connecting a cable to a housing of an electronic device comprises an elongated elastic sleeve including first and second opposite ends and an axially extending sleeve passage, and a rigid insert including a first portion surrounded by the sleeve, a second portion protruding from the second end of the sleeve, and an axially extending insert passage aligned with the sleeve passage. The second portion of the insert is shaped to be non-rotatably received by a wall opening of the housing through which the cable passes, and may be D-shaped to mate with a D-shaped wall opening of the housing to prevent relative rotation. The second portion may carry a removable retainer, such as a C-shaped clip, for engaging a wall of the housing to prevent withdrawal of the insert. The invention facilitates serviceability and eliminates overmolding of a strain relief device onto the cable. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193221 | CABLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AUDIO PLAYBACK APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANAGING CABLES - A cable management device ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100200273 | CABLE ORGANIZER - A cable organizer includes an upper surface, a lower surface, multiple channels, and at least one side surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. | 08-12-2010 |
20100218976 | PROTECTOR FOR WIRE HARNESS AND METHOD FOR FIXING PROTECTOR TO WIRE HARNESS - A wire harness includes a main line and branch lines. A protector has longitudinal ends with main line inlet and outlet ports and branch line ports between the ends. Branch line connectors are connected to the branch lines drawn out of the branch line ports. A main line connector is connected to the main line drawn out of the main line outlet port. The branch line connectors and the main line connector are connected to test connectors for a continuity test. Lengths of the branch lines and/or the main line are greater than required in the motor vehicle so that the main line and branch line connectors are connected to the test connectors. A wire additional length containing space is provided in the protector and communicates with the branch line ports and/or with the line outlet port for the lines having the additional lengths. | 09-02-2010 |
20100319963 | TERMINATION TOOL WITH CORRESPONDING MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS - A termination tool for terminating multiple wires to a two part electrical connector assembly composed of a wire arrangement manifold and a jack housing is provided by the present disclosure. The termination tool includes a main tool body having a termination housing provided thereon including a first cavity, a second cavity and a passage extending between the first and second cavities. The first cavity has an open side to receive and is shaped to removably retain a wire arrangement manifold, the second cavity having an open side to receive and being shaped to removably retain a jack housing, and the passage being sized to allow, in use, the wire arrangement manifold to pass therethrough from the first cavity to the second cavity and having cutting means provided on opposing sides of its end proximate to the first cavity. | 12-23-2010 |
20110030992 | Compact Spillover Fitting and Method of Use Thereof - A spillover fitting is positioned on an upstanding side of a lateral cable trough. The spillover fitting includes a first exit path having a first curved surface that extends at least partially over a base of the lateral cable trough, and a bottom wall having a second curved surface intersecting with the first curved surface. The first surface curves upward relative to the base of the lateral cable trough and defines a top surface of a cable path, and the second surface is convexly curved and defines a bottom surface of the cable path. The radius of curvature of the first curved surface is equal to the radius of curvature of the second curved surface. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042121 | ELECTRICAL CABLE PROTECTION BLOCK - An electrical cable protection block includes a body having an inner wall, an outer walls a lumen within the inner and outer walls and a connection structure. The connection structure is provided to secure a first electrical cable protection block to a second electrical cable protection block. Typically the connection structure comprises cooperating male and female ends. The male end may take the form of a collar while the female end may take the form of a bore sized and shaped to receive that collar. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042122 | CABLE BINDING APPARATUS - A cable binding apparatus includes a flexible binding strip defining a column of teeth, a connection element, and a positioning element. The binding strip and the positioning element are both connected to the connection element. The positioning element includes a connection portion defining a through hole and a flexible block portion arranged in the through hole. The binding strip is operable to be bent freely, with a distal end of the binding strip inserted into the through hole of the positioning element. The block portion is operable to engage with one of the column of teeth, to bind cables via the binding strip. | 02-24-2011 |
20110061895 | ARM STRUCTURE - An arm structure includes a first arm pivotally supported on a body, and a second arm pivotally supported on the first arm at an axis portion formed s on a distal end side of the first arm. A wire harness fixing portion for fixing a wire harness is provided at a distal end side of the second arm. A guide portion having a curved face for guiding the wire harness is provided at an end portion at an end side of the second arm, the end side being opposite to the distal end side. A width of the guide portion is larger than a width of a portion of the second arm corresponding to the axis portion, in a width direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the second arm. | 03-17-2011 |
20110100678 | DEVICE FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT - A device for cable management comprises a first component and a second component. Each of the first and second components comprise a generally flat elongate sheet having longitudinal parallel edges which provide complementary inter-engaging means for engagement of the first and second components. The width of the second component is greater than that of the first component such that when the edges of the second component are engaged with those of the first component, the second component adopts a curved profile. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100679 | ROUTING OF CABLES | 05-05-2011 |
20110132638 | PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS - [Problem] To provide a protector capable of discharging water into an outside and a wire harness including the protector | 06-09-2011 |
20110155420 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CABLE GUIDING AND A WIND TURBINE USING SUCH ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to an arrangement ( | 06-30-2011 |
20110203832 | DUAL ACTING STRAIN RELIEF APPARATUS - An apparatus for dual acting strain relief is provided. In one embodiment, a strain relief apparatus comprises: a main body having a base member including a first surface and a second surface, and a cone member extending from the first surface of the base member, the cone member including an orifice that penetrates through the main body to the second surface; a primary clamp that secures to the main body and shaped to interface with the base member to form a first set of clamping surfaces where the orifice penetrates the second surface; and a secondary clamp having a tapered cavity therein that penetrates through the secondary clamp and is shaped to receive the cone member. A surface of the tapered cavity and a surface of the cone member form a second set of clamping surfaces. The second set of clamping surfaces provide an electrical path to the chassis. | 08-25-2011 |
20110240341 | COOLING DISC FOR BUNDLES OF CURRENT CARRYING CABLES - Aspects of the invention pertain to cooling bundles of power distribution cables or other current carrying cables. Such cables give off heat, especially when carrying high current loads. One or more cooling members are used to secure multiple cables. The cables may be placed about a generally circular shaped member which has a central opening. Receptacles are placed along an outer perimeter of the cooling member to secure the cables. The thickness of each cooling member may vary. When multiple cooling members are used, they may be spaced at least 6 inches apart. The cooling members may be fabricated from a nonconductive material such as PVC. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240342 | CABLE HOLDING DEVICE - An exemplary cable holding device includes a supporting member and sliding bars. The supporting member includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall spaced from the first sidewall, and a bottom connecting the first sidewall to the second sidewall. Each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall defines through holes. Each bar slidably extends through a corresponding one of the through holes. The cables pass over ends of the sliding bars between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. | 10-06-2011 |
20110290532 | HEADPHONE CORD SLEEVE - A headphone cord sleeve includes: a flexible tubular sleeve including an opening at each of a first end and a second end; a reinforced section of the tubular sleeve adjacent the first end reducing the flexibility of the tubular sleeve over the length of the reinforced section; and a loop extending from the side wall of the flexible tube, adjacent to the reinforced section. A method of managing a headphone cord comprising the steps of: providing a tubular sleeve including a first opening and a second opening; positioning the tubular sleeve onto a headphone cord, wherein the headphone cord includes a jack plug, a jack cord, a cord split, a pair of earbud cords and a pair of earbud housings; and selectively positioning the tubular sleeve between a use position and a storage position. | 12-01-2011 |
20110315430 | CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CABLE AND WIRE STORAGE - A cable management system for use in storing loose or dangling cables and wires of electronic devices behind a stand. A flexible storage receptacle affixed to a stable surface via suspension cables and fasteners. Cables and wires may be places within the receptacle so that they are not exposed to viewing. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006581 | CABLE ORGANISER - The present invention relates to a cable organiser, in particular to a cable organiser used to secure headphones for use with an electronic device. In one aspect the invention relates to a cable organiser for use with an electronic device, the electronic device including a jack socket for receiving a cable jack from which a cable extends, the cable organiser including a body, the body having a positioning means for enabling the cable organiser to be detachably mounted to the electronic device via the jack socket; and cable retaining means in a position radially offset from the positioning means, the cable retaining means being configured to releasably retain the cable. In another aspect the invention includes first and second cable restraining means. In another aspect of the invention the cable organiser and the housing of the cable jack are integrally formed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120037401 | WALL MOUNTED TELEVISION CABLE AND CORD ORGANIZING APPARATUS - A home theatre cable and cord organizing apparatus comprising essentially of a cable and cord storage compartment having a mounting flange, a power strip receiving port, a removably attachable access plate composed of a material to which paint will adhere, and a plurality of mounting clips. The mounting flange in cooperation with the mounting clips allow for easy installation once an appropriately sized hole is created. With the storage compartment secured in place, the user has an opening from which to access and manage all necessary connection cables and power cords. Once all connections are made, the access plate can be removably attached to the storage compartment providing an aesthetic concealment of the connection cables and power cords until the user needs access at a later time. | 02-16-2012 |
20120037402 | ELECTRIC WIRE HOLDER - An object of the invention is to provide an electric wire holder capable of facilitating an end treatment of a wiring harness to reduce the fabrication cost of the wiring harness and of increasing the reliability in the insulation displacement connection at the end portion of the wiring harness. In an electric wire holder | 02-16-2012 |
20120043111 | LONG BODY UNIT WITH SLIDER - The present disclosure provides a long body unit with slider, including, a first long body, a second long body, and a slider provided for the first long body and the second long body, the slider including, a connection section by which the first long body and the second long body are clamped and are thereby united together, a separation section by which the first long body and the second long body united together by the connection section are separated from each other, and a restriction section by which the first long body and/or the second long body is restricted in rotation about an axial direction. | 02-23-2012 |
20120067620 | CABLE CLIP WITH OPEN AND CLOSE MECHANISM - A device and method for capturing cables that uses the force from the vertical movement of inserting or removing a cable to operate a mechanism for opening and closing the device. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073860 | SELF-OPENING INNERDUCT FOR A CONDUIT - An innerduct ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120080215 | SLIDE DOOR CONSTANT FEEDING SYSTEM - There is provided a slide door constant feeding system whose crossover portion of a wire harness does not interfere with a wall portion of a door trim in opening/closing a slide door and which excels in durability. The slide door constant feeding system comprises a door-side feeding fixture having a main part attached to a door trim, a leg member whose one end is attached to the main part and a door-side anchoring section attached to other end of the leg member and anchoring a door-side end of a crossover portion of a wire harness, a body-side feeding fixture attached to a car body and anchoring a body-side end of the crossover portion and the wire harness for feeding power from the car body-side to the door-side. The door-side anchoring section moves in opening/closing the slide door. | 04-05-2012 |
20120097425 | POWER-SUPPLY CORD ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE - A power-supply cord arrangement structure provided to an electrical equipment may includes a cord drawing hole that is formed in a housing of the electrical equipment and is configured to drawing a power-supply cord therethrough, and load support portions that are formed in the housing as a portion of the cord drawing hole and are configured to support a tensile load of the power-supply cord when the power-supply cord is pulled. The load support portions are oppositely asymmetrically formed in cord pulling directions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120111604 | Conducting path - A conducting path includes three cables, and a cable clamp for fixing the three cables. The cable clamp includes a metal plate formed along an outer periphery of the three cables that are triangularly arranged when viewed in cross-section and a mounting flange portion formed with both end portions of the metal plate overlapped each other, and two of the three cables are integrated to form an integral cable. | 05-10-2012 |
20120125661 | STRAIN RELIEVING ELEMENT MOLDED ON A CABLE - A strain relieving element, comprising: a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, an intermediate portion connecting the front surface to the rear surface, a receiving passage passing through the front surface and the rear surface, a plurality of through cavities recessing inwardly from the intermediate portion and communicated with the receiving passage and a plurality of the notches recessing inwardly from the intermediate portion and apart from the receiving passage. The distance between the notches and the rear surface are closer than the distance between the through cavities and the rear surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125662 | STRAIN RELIEVING ELEMENT MOLDED ON A CABLE - A strain relieving element, comprising: a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, an intermediate portion connecting the front surface to the rear surface, a receiving passage passing through the front surface and the rear surface, two rows of through cavities extending inwardly from the intermediate portion at least, a rib dividing the adjacent through cavities in same row and a convex respectively formed between the adjacent rows of the through cavities, and between the adjacent rows of the ribs. The rib near to the rear surface is bigger than the rib far from the rear surface, the width of the ribs are gradually decreased along an axis direction from the rear surface to the front surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125663 | WIRE HARNESS CLAMP - A wire harness clamp is provided. A loading plate has a first surface configured to load a wire harness thereon and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A harness fastening member is configured to fasten the wire harness to the first surface of the loading plate. A connection portion is formed on the second surface of the loading plate and configured to be fitted in and fixed to a clamp attachment hole which is foamed in a structure for arranging the wire harness thereon. The first surface of the loading plate is provided with a ridge. The ridge is configured to restrict a movement of the wire harness when the harness fastening member fastens the wire harness to the first surface of the loading plate so as to push the wire harness against the first surface of the loading plate and the ridge. | 05-24-2012 |
20120138333 | ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING A WIRE HARNESS TO A SENSOR COUPLER - A coupler for connecting a vehicle wire harness to a vehicle sensor comprises a body having a first end and a second end. The first end is operably connected to the vehicle sensor. The second end is adapted to connect with a first section of the vehicle wire harness. An assembly is associated with the body for attaching a second section of the vehicle wire harness, which is spaced from the first section of the wire harness, to the coupler. The assembly includes an attachment member which is rotatable at least partially about a longitudinal axis defined by the coupler body. The rotation of the attachment member relative to the coupler allows the second section of the vehicle wire harness to be properly positioned relative to the coupler and the vehicle sensor. | 06-07-2012 |
20120160540 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING AT LEAST ONE LONGITUDINAL ELEMENT, OF THE WIRING HARNESS OR TUBE TYPE, ON A SUPPORT - This device for holding at least one longitudinal element, of the wiring harness or tube type, on a support, comprises a deformable clamp that allows said longitudinal element to be inserted into the clamp and holds the longitudinal element, and a protective layer that at least partially covers the clamp. The clamp is made of thermoplastic, the protective layer being overmolded onto the clamp. | 06-28-2012 |
20120168202 | OVERHEAD POWER CORD HOLDER - An overhead electrical cord holder allows the user to safely operate a household appliance without tripping with the power cord. The power cord holder includes a hollow outer tube and an inner tube slide able inside the hollow outer tube. The inner tube includes an end protruding from the bottom end of the hollow outer tube. A rotatable mounting block is attached to the protruding end of the inner tube. The hooks are secured to the rotatable mounting block. The rotatable mounting block is rotatable with the inner tube. | 07-05-2012 |
20120222886 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH WIRE FIXING STRUCTURE - An electronic device includes at least an electric wire, a first cover, and a second cover. The electric wire is mounted between the first cover and the second cover. The first cover includes a wire retainer integrally forming a restraining portion to fix the electric wire on the first cover. The second cover includes a hook securely engaged with the wire retainer of the first cover to fix the second cover on the first cover. | 09-06-2012 |
20120228001 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board defines a first slot and a second slot. An extending direction of the first slot is substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the second slot. The cable management includes a base panel, a connecting portion, a positioning tab corresponding to the first slot, a resilient tab corresponding to the second slot, and a securing panel extending from the base panel. The securing panel includes a panel body and a securing portion. The connecting portion includes a first connecting panel and a second connecting panel. A receiving space is defined between the panel body and the first connecting panel. The second connecting panel has a free end. The second connecting panel is capable of moving relative to the first connecting panel to enable the free end to be engaged in the securing portion. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228002 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board includes a board body and two positioning portions. Each positioning portion includes a neck portion and a head portion. A diameter of the neck portion is less than that of the head portion. The cable management element to hold cables captive includes a base panel, a first connecting panel, a first securing portion, a second connecting panel, and a second securing portion. The sides of the cable management element are squeezed together for attachment to and for disengagement from the board body. | 09-13-2012 |
20120241195 | CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A cable management system and method of use integrated with the cable comprising, in general, a coiled cable; a bendable elongated member positioned on one section of the cable; an attachment means to affix the elongated member to the cable; wherein the bendable elongated member integrated with the one section of the cable is configured to wrap around the coiled cable and, thus, functions to maintain the coiled cable in an organized manner ready for a subsequent use with minimum risk of cord entanglement. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247809 | BALL AND SOCKET POWER CABLE CONNECTOR - Apparatus for connecting a power cable to a marine vessel which is subject to pitch, heave, roll and yaw motion includes a ball and socket device for decreasing the twisting and bending of the power cable. The socket is attached to the vessel and the ball can rotate freely Within the socket but its up down motion is restricted. The power cable's outer protective sheath is attached to the ball while its conductors pass through the ball and are connected to an internal connector. A flexible cable (wire) is connected between the internal connector and electrical equipment internal to the marine vessel. | 10-04-2012 |
20120267146 | WIRE SEPARATOR SUITABLE FOR USE IN A CABLE SPLICE ENCLOSURE - A separator for separating the connected wires of spliced multi-core cables in a splice enclosure comprises a core and a plurality of separating arms extending outwardly from the core to define, around the core, a plurality of locations for receiving the connected wires. Some at least of the separating arms are individually-attached to the core whereby the number of said wire-receiving locations can be varied by changing the number of separating arms attached to the core. | 10-25-2012 |
20120279755 | ADHESIVE TAPE FOR JACKETING ELONGATE MATERIAL SUCH AS ESPECIALLY CABLE LOOMS AND JACKETING METHOD - An adhesive tape has a preferably textile carrier and of a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is applied on at least one side of the carrier and is in the form of a dried polymer dispersion. The polymer being synthesized from (a) 5% to 25% by weight, preferably 10% to 22% by weight, of ethylene, (b) 30% to 69% by weight, preferably 40% to 60% by weight, of alkylacrylic ester having C | 11-08-2012 |
20120279756 | MAGNETIC CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A cord management apparatus comprises one or more magnets, configurable to be coupled to an electronic cord. The apparatus comprises one or more sheaths configured to be coupled to at least a portion of the electronic cord, wherein the one or more sheaths are configured to be magnetically attached to the magnet. A cord management device comprising one or more pliable sheaths is described also. | 11-08-2012 |
20120292081 | CABLE SUPPORT FOR AUTOMOBILE - A cable support for an automobile allows a cable installed in a bent U-turn shape to be readily positioned and supported on a vehicle body or the like in a reliable manner. Two portions of a cable folded in a U-turn shape are inserted into a common insertion hole in a main body tube. The two portions of the cable folded in a U-turn shape are respectively inserted into independent insertion holes separately provided to a branching tube that is integral with the main body tube. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298404 | WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR - A protector that accommodates convoluted conduits having different diameters includes a main body and a lid that covers an upper surface opening of the main body. A convoluted conduit engagement portion having ribs that fit troughs of a large-diameter convoluted conduit extends from a bottom wall on one end side in the length direction of the main body to internal surfaces of two side walls. A large-diameter convoluted conduit engagement portion having ribs that fit the troughs of the large-diameter convoluted conduit is provided on an internal surface on one end side in the length direction of the lid, and a small-diameter convoluted conduit engagement portion having ribs that fit troughs of a small-diameter convoluted conduit is provided on an internal surface of the other end side. The lid is rotated by 180 degrees to correspond to an outer diameter of a convoluted conduit and connected to the main body. | 11-29-2012 |
20120305288 | Scrunch-it earpiece / wire organizer and method of using same - An earpiece/wire organizer houses and maintains wires in an untangled manner. The earpiece/wire organizer has a sleeve constructed with mating spine pieces having an interlocking self-adhering surface coat thereon, wherein the sleeve house wires therein to prevent or mitigate entanglement during storage and carrying. Simply scrunching or compressing the sleeve with a single hand motion engages the interlocking self-adhering surface of the mating spine pieces in an attached configuration and compresses the sleeve and wire housed therein. When the user desires to lengthen or elongate the wire, the user simply pulls or elongates the sleeve with a single hand motion that disengages the interlocking self-adhering surface of the mating spine pieces and lengthens the sleeve and wire housed therein. Where more than one sleeve is provided, the sleeves are further constructed to releaseably connect to one another. | 12-06-2012 |
20130000953 | STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR FOR A VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a steering roll connector for a vehicle. The steering roll connector includes a roll stator, a roll rotor, a roller plate, and a locking unit. The roll stator is fixed to a vehicle. The roll rotor is coaxial to the stator, is rotatable relative to the stator, and includes a rotor connector provided with a steering wheel connector. The roller plate is rotatably disposed between the roll stator and the roll rotor. When a steering wheel shaft of the vehicle is not installed on the steering roll connector, the locking unit maintains the steering roll connector in a neutral position. When the steering wheel shaft is installed on the steering roll connector, the locking unit enables the roll rotor to rotate relative to the roll stator. | 01-03-2013 |
20130014974 | SEALING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR DROP CABLE SPLICE ENCLOSURES - A sealing mechanism for a drop cable splice enclosure includes a base having an entry hole for receiving a drop cable inserted through a compression grommet assembly, from outside the enclosure. The cable can be prepared for splicing, outside the enclosure. The grommet assembly (and the optionally prepared cable) are inserted into the entry hole, from outside the enclosure. The assembly includes upper and lower pressure plates, a compressible grommet between them, and an adjustment mechanism to apply a compression force to the grommet. The grommet assembly is rotatable to lock it in a keyed section in the entry hole. The adjustment mechanism is then tightened, from outside the enclosure, to compress the grommet between the pressure plates, which seals the grommet in the enclosure base, at the same time sealing the cable in the passageway through the grommet. | 01-17-2013 |
20130014975 | ROTATIONAL CONNECTOR DEVICEAANM Sakurai; JunichiAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Sakurai; Junichi Tokyo JPAANM Serizawa; YasumasaAACI TokyoAACO JPAAGP Serizawa; Yasumasa Tokyo JP - A spacer arranged in an annular space between a rotor and a stator for supporting a roller reversing a winding direction of a flat cable is made of plastic having high lubricating properties. First guide portions on an annular plate portion are spaced by equal intervals from each other. The first guide portion includes an inner guide rib having a semicircle cross section projecting inward, an outer guide rib having a semicircle cross section projecting outward, and a tension wall connecting the inner guide rib and the outer guide rib. A second guide portion is provided between the first guide portions, and includes three parallel plate ribs extending from an inner peripheral side to an outer peripheral side of the annular plate portion, and circumferential connecting walls connecting the three parallel plate ribs. | 01-17-2013 |
20130048341 | MAGNETIC CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present application is directed to methods and systems for cable management using a magnetic cable management module, which may comprise a magnet and a cable retaining channel. A cable may be placed into the cable retaining channel, which may compress or be expanded by the cable, with resulting pressure and friction securely retaining the cable. The cable management module may comprise a plurality of cable retaining channels of different gauges, allowing the module to be utilized with a wide variety of cables. | 02-28-2013 |
20130068501 | Wave Gripping Core Sleeve - A wave gripping core sleeve for containing compression or crimping energy in bare conductor transmission power lines in full tension joints or dead end joints. The wave gripping core sleeve includes a plurality of interlocking members having a first end and a second end with a groove adjacent at least one of the ends. The first side of each interlocking member is engaged with the second side of an adjacent interlocking member. At least one resilient member wraps around the circumference of the interlocking members and is received in a channel formed by the aligned grooves. The interlocking members include a first set of ribs to engage the conductor in a first direction and a second set of ribs to engage the conductor in a second direction, opposite from the first direction. | 03-21-2013 |
20130075131 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR BOSS - There is provided a support structure for a boss of a resin molded product. A plurality of cylindrical bosses stands up from one surface of a base plate to support a component. A plurality of reinforcing ribs extends radially from an outer circumferential surface of at least one of the bosses. The reinforcing ribs are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other at a regular interval in a circumferential direction of the at least one of the bosses. Building-up portions are formed only on corner portions in which the outer circumferential surface of the at least one of the bosses and the reinforcing ribs intersect with each other. | 03-28-2013 |
20130098660 | ELECTRIC WIRE PROTECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRIC WIRE PROTECTION STRUCTURE - An electric wire protection structure has a structure in which a branch portion of an electric wire bundle is protected. In the electric wire protection structure, a protection portion covers the branch portion of the electric wire bundle, the protection portion being formed by heating and compressing a thermoplastic material in a state of covering at least the branch portion of the electric wire bundle. | 04-25-2013 |
20130118776 | TWIST-IN LATCHING ARRANGEMENT FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE - A cable management system includes a panel with a plurality of openings, each opening defining a similar configuration, each opening defining a first dimension and a second dimension, the first dimension being longer, than the second dimension. A cable management structure is removably coupled to the panel, the cable management structure including a plurality of latching elements, each latching element defining a retaining portion received through each opening of the panel, each retaining portion having a first dimension that is smaller than or equal to the second dimension of the opening and a second dimension that is greater than the second dimension of the opening, wherein the cable management structure is coupled to the panel by inserting the retaining portion of each latching element through each opening and rotating the cable management structure in a first direction with respect to the panel. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118777 | HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE-HARNESS WIRING STRUCTURE - Provided is a harness protector, wherein a wire harness can easily be formed into a planar shape (with an oblate cross section), and maintained in that state. The harness protector is provided with: a protector body further provided with a roughly tabular-shaped bottom-plate section onto which a wire harness is to be placed, and a holding plate section that is integrally formed on one side of the bottom-plate section in pivotable state, and crushes the wire harness into an oblate cross-section shape, along with the bottom-plate section; and tying bands that anchor the holding plate section onto the bottom-plate section, in a state of having the holding plate section crushing the wire harness into an oblate cross-section shape. | 05-16-2013 |
20130161067 | Cable Storage Device and Associated Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to cable storage devices and associated methods. The exemplary cable storage device includes at least one chamber and at least one chamber path. The at least one chamber path detachably secures at least one cable in the at least one chamber path. The at least one chamber is configured and dimensioned to have at least one of a spring-like property or a flexible property. An alternative exemplary cable storage device includes at least one chamber and at least one coupling member. The coupling member detachably secures at least one cable in the at least one chamber path and further includes a first coupler and a second coupler having at least one of a spring-like property or a flexible property. In alternative exemplary embodiments, methods of cable storage are provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161068 | CABLE CLAMP - A cable clamp includes a board and a cover. The board forms a block on a top surface and at a first end of the board, and an L-shaped inserting portion on a bottom surface. A hook extends out from a second end of the board. The cover has a first end pivotably connected to the second end of the board, and a second end detachably engaged with the block. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161069 | BUS BAR RELEASABLE BUSHING APPARATUS - A bus bar component connection apparatus including an electrically conductive bus bar having a thickness and at least one bore, the bore having a diameter, a male bushing portion including a body having two opposing planar surfaces, at least one shoulder extending from the body at a first end and including a threaded portion disposed toward a second end and spaced from the first end by an undercut portion, and an axial bore through the body and the shoulder, a female bushing portion having two opposing planar surfaces, a first end, a second end, and an inner surface including a threaded portion disposed toward the second end and spaced from the first end by a first smooth portion, and wherein the female bushing portion is configured to threadably receive the shoulder through the hole of the bus bar. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168129 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method of assembling a mounting device for an electrical harness of a gas turbine engine is provided. The electrical harness has a wire bundle. The method includes providing a first shell and providing a second shell. The method further includes coupling the first shell to the second shell with the wire bundle disposed between the first shell and the second shell such that movement of the first shell and the second shell along the wire bundle is restricted. | 07-04-2013 |
20130192875 | Body Coil for Magnetic-Resonance Imaging - A body coil for magnetic-resonance imaging includes at least one coil component. A movable lead terminated by a plug is provided on the at least one coil component. A retaining element having an oblong opening, through which the movable lead or a plug section is passed and within which the movable lead or the plug section is movable longitudinally, is provided on the at least one coil component. | 08-01-2013 |
20130220669 | BUS BAR RETENTION SNAPS FOR A BASE PAN ASSEMBLY - A retention snap arrangement for attaching a bus bar to a base pan. The arrangement includes first and second walls for forming a channel for receiving the bus bar. The arrangement further includes a first moveable arm having a first snap element that includes a first bottom surface and a second moveable arm having a second snap element that includes a second bottom surface. The first and second arms extend from the first and second walls, respectively, each forming a cantilever. In a first position, the first and second bottom surfaces are located above an edge of the bus bar for inhibiting movement of the bus bar. In a second position, the first and second bottom surfaces are not located above the edge of the bus bar to enable insertion of the bus bar in the channel. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220670 | CABLE HOLDER - A cable holder includes a pair of holding members that are relatively moved in a predetermined sliding direction to sandwich and hold a cable therebetween. The pair of holding members each include a plurality of guide planes each parallel to the sliding direction and a plurality of sliding contact surfaces parallel to the sliding direction. One of the pair of holding members is guided in the sliding direction by sliding the sliding contact surfaces thereof on the guide planes of the other holding member. The other holding member is guided in the sliding direction by sliding the sliding contact surfaces thereof on the guide planes of the one of the holding members. The pair of holding members are fixed to each other by a frictional force between the sliding contact surfaces and the guide planes in a state of holding the cable. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233597 | WIRING DRESSING RINGS - A cable dressing ring for organizing a cable bundle is provided, wherein, the ring is separated in two halves that are associated by a joint mechanism at one end, and that are securable to each other by a locking mechanism at the other end, such that a user may lock the ring when needed to clamp the ring around the inner cables of the bundle, and wherein, the ring has a plurality of self-locking cable holders on the outside circumference of the ring, for holding the outer cables of the bundle organized while pulling the ring toward one end of the bundle. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240247 | Apparatus and method for a conductive elastomer on a coaxial cable or a microcable to improve signal integrity probing - A method and structure for improving signal integrity probing. A coaxial or a microcoaxial cable is threaded through an optional alignment substrate where the cable is used to support or align the cable or an array of cables. A conductive elastomer is placed on a cable or a microcoaxial cable to improve signal integrity probing. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240248 | DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY FIXING A CURRENT CONDUCTOR TO A CURRENT TRANSFORMER HOUSING - A device for detachably fastening a current conductor to a current transformer housing, comprising the current transformer housing, a retaining element that is guided through the current transformer housing, a fastening element that is guided through the retaining element, and a clamping element ( | 09-19-2013 |
20130255993 | PARTITION POST USED ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - The present invention relates to a partition post used on a printed circuit board, which comprises an insulation post member and an electric conductive spring. The top and the bottom of the insulation post member are respectively and protrudingly installed with an upper and a lower connection rings, and the bottom surface of the lower connection ring is longitudinally extended with an arrow-shaped elastic buckle claw; the electric conductive spring is sleeved on the insulation post member, the top and the bottom thereof are respectively installed with an upper and a lower guide parts composed of plural spiral rings and at the locations corresponding to the upper and the lower connection rings; so static electricity and/or noise signal generated by each electric component on the printed circuit board can be transmitted through the electric conductive spring to the electric conductive member and thereby providing a grounding effect. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255994 | CABLE POSITIONING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A cable positioning mechanism configured to hold at least one cable in position includes a main body attached to the bottom surface of the electronic device. The main body includes a first edge and a second edge intersecting with each other. A bent portion projects from the first edge and is bent toward the bottom surface. A supporting portion projects from a distal end of the bent portion. A block member projects from the second edge. The block member, the bent portion, and the supporting portion cooperatively form a slot to hold the cable therein. | 10-03-2013 |
20130269979 | CABLE POSITIONING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A cable positioning mechanism to hold at least one cable in position includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a third sidewall. The second sidewall and the third sidewall are respectively connected to opposite ends of the first sidewall. A first positioning member projects from the top of the first sidewall and extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall. A second positioning member projects from the top of the second sidewall, and a third positioning member projects from the top of the third sidewall. The first positioning member, the second positioning member, and the third positioning member cooperatively restrict the movement of the at least one cable. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269980 | CABLE PORT PROTECTION APPARATUS - A cable port protection apparatus includes a frame that is configured to be secured to a housing of an electronic device, and a cable retention mechanism attached to the frame that is configured to prevent unintentional removal of a cable from a cable port of the electronic device. The cable retention mechanism includes a pair of spaced-apart arms extending outwardly from the frame to define a cable receiving space. A gate is operably associated with the spaced-apart arms and is movable by a user between open and closed positions. When in an open position, a cable can be inserted by a user through the cable receiving space and connected to a cable port. When in a closed position, the cable is prevented by the gate from becoming disconnected from the cable port and from exerting potentially damaging forces on the cable port. | 10-17-2013 |
20130306354 | SIGNAL WIRE PROTECTION DEVICE - A signal wire protection device is disclosed. The signal wire protection device is installed on a signal wire having an adapter for protecting the signal wire. The signal wire protection device includes a main body bent to form a tubular structure such that the inner space of the main body forms a containing space for containing the signal wire. A side of the main body is disposed with an opening connected to the containing space; the main body is made of an elastic material so that the signal wire can pass through the opening and enter the containing space via elastic deformation of the main body. | 11-21-2013 |
20140014396 | CABLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE IN CHASSIS - A cable management device used in a chassis includes a frame and two board-like cable management units are respectively connected to two sides of the frame. Each cable management unit has multiple recesses. The cables of each of the ports are located in the corresponding recesses to avoid the cables from being in contact with each other and have better heat dissipating feature. | 01-16-2014 |
20140027154 | WIRE HOLDING DEVICE AND WIRE HARNESS - A wire holding device includes a pair of holding members to enclose an electric wire therebetween when the pair of holding members are coupled. The pair of holding members each include an arcuate holding groove to hold the electric wire on an inside surface thereof. An inner surface of the holding groove to contact with an outer peripheral surface of the electric wire is surface-roughened. A surface roughness Ra of the inner surface of the holding groove is greater than that of the outer peripheral surface of the electric wire. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034356 | LOW EMF COMPACT DUCT SPACER - Conduit spacers useful in preparing duct banks with reduced electromagnetic fields (EMF) are disclosed. The conduit spacers are designed to maximize phase cancellation of EMF from a closely-spaced series of electric power cables placed in conduits supported underground by the conduit spacers. The spacers are also designed to minimize the EMF above ground by reducing the distance needed to bury the cables for a given EMF above ground. In one embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation of a single three-phase cable installation. In another embodiment, the spacers place conduits adjacent one another for maximum cancellation for a dual three-phase cable installation, including cross-phase cancellation, e.g., A-B-C and C-B-A. | 02-06-2014 |
20140041898 | ARTICLE FOR SECURING AND ORDERING CABLES LEADING AWAY FROM A KEY SWITCH - An article for securing and ordering cables leading away from a key switch comprises an annular fastening section with an opening, wherein a lock cylinder of the key switch extends through the opening. The article further comprises a plastically deformable cable receiving section which is connected with the fastening section and which can be bent around the cable and thus encircle the cable. | 02-13-2014 |
20140069691 | MOUNTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method and a system for a mounting device are provided. The mounting device includes at least two shells, each shell having an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the outer surface includes a first banding zone, a second banding zone, and a clamping zone extending between the first banding zone and the second banding zone and a pair of shoulders bounding each of the first banding zone and second banding zone. The mounting device also includes an intermediary material circumscribing the wire bundle including at least one of a substantially non-porous material, a vulcanizing tape, and a silicone material. The mounting device further includes at least one fastener configured to engage the first banding zone or second banding zone to couple the first shell and the second shell to the wire bundle and the intermediary material. | 03-13-2014 |
20140090873 | CORDAGE RESTRAINT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Implementations of the present disclosure provide a cable restraint and management apparatus comprising of a pliable material, a mechanism attached or embedded within said material that allows for an enclosed form and or open form of said material, and a cable attachment mechanism configured to attach an electronic cable, power cord, string, jewelry, clothing or any object with attached cordage requiring hanging or restraint. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090874 | Cable Holding Element - A cable holding element includes a base body and a number of latching projections that project from the base body. The latching projections may be curved or straight, or angled. A first row of latching projections preferably opposes a second row of latching projections and cooperates to define a channel area for guiding the cable. The latching projections are arranged to interlock without contact, in a comb-like manner. The base body can have a closed cross-section, an L-shape, W-shape or other shape to enable the latching projections to form at least one channel. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097000 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes two mounting brackets, a cable management arm connected between the two mounting brackets and slidable vertically, and two elevating mechanisms respectively mounted between opposite ends of the cable management arm and the corresponding mounting brackets. Each of the elevating mechanisms includes a sliding plate connected to the cable management arm and slidable horizontally relative to the cable management arm, a first connecting pole with opposite ends respectively rotatably connected to the sliding plate and one of the mounting brackets adjacent to the sliding plate, and a second connecting pole with opposite ends respectively rotatably connected to the sliding block and the mounting bracket. | 04-10-2014 |
20140110150 | POWER CORD COLLECTOR FOR POWER SUPPLY - A power cord collector for power supply includes a cover body and collecting portion. The cover body has a rectangular space for receiving the case of the power supply. Cord outlets are formed to two opposite lateral walls of the cover body. The collecting portion has two flexible walls which are symmetrically extended from a top and bottom surface of the cover body. The two walls are bent towards each other, and a gap is formed where the walls touching. A circular space is formed within the two walls for collecting the power cords. Open holes are formed to the gap, and the positions of the open holes are corresponding to the cord outlets. The power cords of the power supply received by the cover body will pass through cord outlets formed to the cover body to be connected to a plug or an electric device. | 04-24-2014 |
20140124239 | Cord Managment System - A cord management system that stores and protects cords in an untangled state while the cord is not in use by the user. In some embodiments, the cord management system may include a stationary clasp, a slidable clasp, and a flexible body member that stretches over a user's cord and subsequently encapsulates the cord for storage upon the cavity's relaxation. The cord management system may provide the user with a quick and convenient, two-handed single motion, means to store and protect their cords and prevents the cord from becoming entangled. The cord management system can be an after-market product and retrofitted to a user's pre-existing cords or can be an integral design of cord. The cord management system resides at the end of the cord in a compressed manner that allows the full functionality of the cord without causing unwanted/unsupported weight on the cord. | 05-08-2014 |
20140131066 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH DEVICE WITH MOUNTING PIECE FOR LEAD WIRE CABLES - A protective sheath device for use in protecting lead wire cables from contamination during use in a hospital or other medical setting is described. A glove-like component having fingers, with each finger intended to protect one lead wire, is placed on a base or mounting piece. The base has extensions that fit within the fingers, and the fingers are gathered to reduce their length. This facilitates placement of a lead wire cable within each finger. Once the cables are placed within the fingers of the glove-like component, the base can be discarded and the terminal heads of the lead wire cables are grasped and pulled to extend the fingers of the glove-like component and to protect a length of the lead wire cables. If the base is a mounting piece, it is preferably retained for later uses and is made of a material such as rubber or plastic that can be sanitized and reused. The lead wire cable heads can be snapped directly onto sensor pads and will function through the material of the glove-like component, which is preferably a plastic. After use, the glove-like component is discarded and the lead wire cables and heads remain uncontaminated. | 05-15-2014 |
20140138121 | ISOLATION SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An isolation system is provided for an electronic device that is configured to be mounted to a structure. The isolation system includes a flexible conductor configured to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The isolation system also includes an isolator configured to be coupled between the electronic device and the structure such that the isolator is configured to attenuate at least one of shock or vibration exerted on the electronic device. At least a portion of the isolator is electrically conductive. The isolator is electrically connected to the flexible conductor and is configured to be electrically connected to the structure such that the isolator provides an electrical path between the flexible conductor and the structure. | 05-22-2014 |
20140166340 | Holdout Devices and Cover Assemblies and Methods Incorporating the Same - A cover assembly for covering an elongate substrate includes a resilient, elastically expandable sleeve member and a holdout device. The sleeve member defines an axially extending inner sleeve passage. The holdout device includes a generally tubular core mounted in the inner sleeve passage. The core defines axially opposed end openings and a core passage extending therebetween to receive the elongate substrate. The core retains the sleeve member in a radially expanded state and can be withdrawn from the sleeve member to release the sleeve member to radially contract onto the elongate substrate. The holdout device is configured such that, after removal of the sleeve member from the core, the core can be laterally removed from the elongate substrate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140209352 | Clamp Mechanism for Power Distribution Line Sensors - A clamp mechanism for a power distribution line sensor including a drive rod having a first rod portion with a spiral thread formed in a first-handed thread direction, a second rod portion with a spiral thread formed in an opposite-handed thread direction, and a coupling end portion. The mechanism also includes a first clamp portion having a first drive block engaged with the first rod portion and a first clamp arm having a pin-in-slot connection to that drive block, as well as a second clamp portion having a second drive block engaged with the second rod portion and a second clamp arm having a pin-in-slot connection to that drive block. The first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are secured to each other, yet rotatable with respect to each other, at a proximal end of each respective clamp arm. A clamp block may function as part of the securement. | 07-31-2014 |
20140209353 | SPIRAL CABLE STRAIN RELIEF DEVICE - A cable strain relief holder ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140209354 | INTERMEDIATE GRASPING TOOL OF CHARGING CABLE - This intermediate grasping tool of a charging cable is mounted on a charging cable that extends from a charging stand, is provided with a cylindrical part which is hung on a hook provided on the charging stand and which is formed such that the charging cable passes through said cylindrical part, and is also provided with a gripping part which extends from the cylindrical part and is grasped. By means of such a configuration, charging operations can be performed while grasping the intermediate grasping tool of the charging cable with the hand that is not grasping the charging connector. In this way, the operability during charging can be improved. | 07-31-2014 |
20140238723 | BUS BAR MODULE ACCOMMODATING PART STRUCTURE - A synthetic resin plate ( | 08-28-2014 |
20140262434 | ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes one or more leg sections for covering a portion of the electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a cover section coupled to the one or more leg sections and covering a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section includes a body portion and an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. An example method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262435 | DIMENSIONALLY ADJUSTABLE COVER FOR CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS - A cover apparatus can cover an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor. The cover apparatus includes a leg section that covers a portion of the electrical conductor. A cover section covers a portion of the electrical insulator. The cover section can include a body portion that is coupled to the leg section at a first coupling location. The cover section includes an adjustable portion coupled to the body portion at a second coupling location located on an opposite side of the body portion relative to the first coupling location. The adjustable portion can be adjusted such that a dimension of the adjustable portion is adjusted according to a dimension of the electrical insulator. A method of forming a cover apparatus for covering an electrical insulator and an electrical conductor is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262436 | Electrical Equipment Clip - An electrical equipment clip for use with electrical cables is provided herein. Embodiments include clips in a plurality of sizes for attaching to electrical cables, deadbreak elbows, and loadbreak elbows. The electrical equipment clip has markings on detachably attached information tabs that allow linesmen to quickly and easily determine the electrical characteristics of the cable to which the electrical equipment clip is affixed. The electrical equipment clip can be used by linemen to manipulate electrical cables by using a grip-all without the need to first de-energize the cables. The present invention meets compliance requirements and reduces the cost and manpower required to manipulate electrical cables while simultaneously reducing the risk of accident or injury. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262437 | WIRE COMPRESSION CONNECTOR - A compression connector for connecting two wires is disclosed. The compression connector is made of either a single bifurcated connector body or two individual connector components that are slidably coupled and then crimped. As the compression connector is crimped, structural features on the connector components are pushed into a locked state in the two component embodiment. Bifurcated embodiments allow for more than one crimping act on the compression connectors resulting in a more reliable compression connection. The compression connector that results is much more resistant to failure compared to known C-shaped compression connectors. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305680 | Earplug Wire Retention Tabs for Mobile Communication Device Casing - The present invention discloses a cord retention device comprising a pair of pivoted tabs. The pivoted tabs can be frictionally locked in different positions when rotated axially in hollow dwell portions of their mounting brackets. The retention tabs are adapted to apply a compressive force to the wires or cords attached to a mobile electronic sound device and prevent the wires or cords from tangling. In one embodiment of the present invention, the pivoted tabs are substantially 180 degree pivoted to facilitate easy release of the retained wires or cords. | 10-16-2014 |
20140311770 | CABLE ORGANIZATION UNIT - A cable organization unit includes a foam structure body. The foam structure body has a base section. The base section has a first face. A first extension end perpendicularly protrudes from a middle section of the first face of the base section. A second extension end and a third extension end respectively extend from two sides of the base section to the first extension end. Each of the first, second and third extension ends has a free end. The free ends of the first, second and third extension ends are adjacent to each other, whereby the first, second and third extension ends define a first receiving space and a second receiving space. By means of the cable organization unit, a user can much more conveniently organize cables. | 10-23-2014 |
20140345908 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE CORONA EFFECT - The invention relates to a device for reducing the corona effect, which is applicable in particular to connection nodes between conductor tubes of a power substation, which includes an electrically conductive primary filamentous element wound onto itself forming an enveloping figure. | 11-27-2014 |
20140374139 | BOOSTER CABLE HOLDING STRUCTURE - In a booster cable holding structure, a resin terminal supporting portion includes a tooth-edge surrounding wall on a pressed surface thereof to be pressed by a plurality of teeth arranged in a width direction of a pressing surface of a clip in a state the clip clamps a clamping connection portion, a wall inner surface of the tooth-edge surrounding wall closely surrounds each edge of at least two of the teeth of the clip or closely surrounds the edges of the at least two teeth together. | 12-25-2014 |
20150008013 | SHIELD CONDUCTOR, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHIELD CONDUCTOR - A shield conductor that shields an electrical wire includes a shield pipe and a metallic braid part that are connected together by a weld along a circumferential direction. The weld may be made by ultrasonic welding. The welding may be direct welding, or welding in which a welding member is melted and then hardened to connect the shield pipe and the metallic braid part together. | 01-08-2015 |
20150027749 | Apparatus and Method for a Conductive Elastomer on a Coaxial Cable or a Microcable to Improve Signal Integrity Probing - A method and structure for improving signal integrity probing. A coaxial or a microcoaxial cable is threaded through an optional alignment substrate where the cable is used to support or align the cable or an array of cables. A conductive elastomer is placed on a cable or a microcoaxial cable to improve signal integrity probing. | 01-29-2015 |
20150068786 | REPAIR SLEEVE - A repair sleeve has first and second end portions, each of which has a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The end portions are bored to receive a cable of a particular diameter. The inner surface of each end portion may be stepped or tapered. The center portion of the repair sleeve, between the two end portions, has an interior diameter substantially larger than the nominal diameter of the cable so that the repair sleeve can be use on a frayed cable or a cable with a failing splice. The repair sleeve is split longitudinally into two interlocking portions, which, when separated, allows the damaged cable or failing splice under repair to be inserted into a first one of the portions in a radial direction. The other portion is then inserted into the first portion and the repair sleeve is swaged onto the cable. | 03-12-2015 |
20150107875 | AUTOMATIC CABLE SPLICE - A cable splice includes a casing, a guide, and a pilot cup. The casing has a first opening and an interior cavity. The guide includes a receiving end and a shaft extending at least partially into the interior cavity. The pilot cup is integrally formed with the guide and frangibly connected to the shaft. The cable splice may also include a clamp positioned in the interior cavity and moveable between a loading position and a terminated position. A biasing member urges the clamp into the terminated position. During movement of the clamp from the loading position to the terminated position, the clamp contacts the guide causing at least a portion of the shaft to exit the interior cavity. The guide may also include a rib and a slot allowing the guide to fit in casings having different sized interior cavities. | 04-23-2015 |
20150107876 | ELECTRIC WIRE ROUTING DEVICE - The present invention provides an electric wire routing device with which the device can be reduced in size and a mounting space for the device can be reduced. The electric wire routing device includes an outer member provided in either one of a support body and a slide body, and an inner member turnably supported in the outer member. An electric wire is inserted through the inner member. The inner member is configured by combining, with each other, a pair of inner divided bodies having the same shapes. The inner divided bodies sandwich butt surfaces which intersect with a first axis and which include a second axis. Each of the inner divided bodies includes a male lock portion provided on one side of a radial direction of the device, and a female lock portion provided on the other side. | 04-23-2015 |
20150114682 | CABLE AND CABLE PULLING METHOD - The cable ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150340853 | INLET FUNNEL FOR CABLE TERMINAL - The present invention provides an inlet funnel ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150380921 | Arc Proof Cover Inspection Sleeve - An arc proof cover with an integrated window is disclosed. The arc proof cover comprises a body and cover composed of arc and track resistant material. The body includes a first end, second end, and at least one window. In a closed position, the cover is placed over the at least one viewing window. A locking mechanism secures the closed position of the cover. When the locking mechanism is disengaged, the cover can be moved to allow visual inspection of the connectors within the arc proof cover. The body further includes an opening along its length which allows for the wrapping and unwrapping of the arc proof cover around the connectors of an assembled cable accessory. | 12-31-2015 |
20160093417 | MOBILE DEVICE CABLE STRENGTHENING AND PERSONALIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A cable strengthening and personalization device and method for use with cables round, flat or with contemporous shape for devices which include smart phones, smart watches, inductive smart device chargers, tablet computers, MP3 media players, mobile phones, digital recording devices both audio and video, global positioning devices, game controllers and other devices that use a USB or other type plug on the power facing end and iPhone lightening, phone plug, USB standard A, mini or micro USB type or other type plug on the device end is herein disclosed. The device components are designed to strengthen and customize existing device connection cables in the area of, just adjacent to and along the entire existing cable length without dismantling such cables nor impact the usability especially in the applications where limited space exists and enhance the durability and or appearance of the existing cables, plug and power supplies (AC to DC converters or DC). The components of the device can be assembled in a hot or cold manual, semi-automated or automated process without dismantling the components of the cable under enhancement. Among other things the strengthening and personalization components reduce the effect of mechanical forces including cutting, abrasion, axial and longitudinal which results in extension of the service life of said cable, allows the user to easily identify said cable among a host of similar cables and express their individuality through a plethora of colors and images to customize the plug surfaces, entire cable body and AC power supply to meet the preference of the user. | 03-31-2016 |
20160099556 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - Cable management apparatuses and related methods for managing a plurality of cables are provided. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a cable management apparatus having a body with a plurality of grooves. Each groove of the plurality of grooves is for receiving therein a portion of at least one cable. The body also has a plurality of cavities. Each cavity of the plurality of cavities is for receiving a portion of at least one securing member for securing the at least one cable to the body. | 04-07-2016 |
20160133361 | MATERIAL COMPRISING REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE, A DEVICE COMPRISING THE MATERIAL AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a material comprising reduced graphene oxide, wherein the degree of reduction of the graphene oxide exhibits a spatial variation so that the material exhibits a gradient in the electric conductivity and/or permittivity. The material can for example be used in an electric device for purposes of field grading and/or dissipation of charges. Examples of electric devices wherein the material is beneficial includes cable accessories, bushings, power cables, microelectronics, switchgear, etc. The invention further relates to a method of producing a material for electrical applications. The method comprises treating different parts of a graphene oxide element differently, so as to achieve a different degree of reduction of the graphene oxide within the element, resulting in a sample having a gradient in the electrical conductivity and/or permittivity. The material could for example be obtained by means of applying a thermal gradient to a graphene oxide element, or by irradiation of a graphene oxide element. | 05-12-2016 |
20160141855 | Strain Relief Device for a Harness or Cable - A strain relief device includes an elongated body having a first and second end, the elongated body defining an elongated hole extending from the first end to the second end; and edges in the body defining a plurality of voids between the first and second end, wherein the edges become shorter in length from the first end to the second end such that the shorter edges define progressively smaller voids in the body from the first end to the second end. A method of providing a strain relief is also disclosed. | 05-19-2016 |
20160148721 | SHEATH MEMBER - A sheath member has a cylindrical and flexible main body to accommodate an electric wire and a deformation restricting portion molded on an outer peripheral side of the main body and extending over a predetermined shape maintaining range such that the main body is maintained in a desired routing shape. | 05-26-2016 |
20220140583 | CABLE CLAMP AND CABLE CLAMPING ASSEMBLY AND CABLE CLAMPING METHOD THEREOF - A cable clamping assembly includes a cable clamp and a supporting base. The cable clamp includes a protruding base and two bendable arms. The protruding base has an opening disposed on the center of a top surface. The two bendable arms respectively include a plurality of first latching components and a plurality of second latching components. The supporting base includes a concave portion. A guiding slope and a positioning portion are disposed within the concave portion. When the cable clamp clamps a cable, the two bendable arms respectively slide downwardly along two ends of the guiding slope to surround the cable, until one of the two bendable arms is stopped by the positioning portion. The protruding base is deformed in response to a pressing force, so that the bendable arms tie the cable closely, and the plurality of first latching components lock with the plurality of second latching components. | 05-05-2022 |