Adjustable p-clamp

Abstract

A P-clamp assembly and method to secure elongate items, such as wires, cables and the like into bundles and to further secure the bundles a support structure. The assembly includes an integrally formed clamp member and a mount element. The clamp member includes a pair of substantially symmetrical locking arcuate members that includes a hinge mechanism.

Description

[0001] related application [0002] This application claims the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 291,965, filed February 5, 2016. Background technique [0003] Clamps such as p-clamps are commonly used to secure bundles of elongated items and further secure the bundled elongated items to a support surface. In many applications, it is sufficient to simply secure the items into bundles. Such applications may include, for example, stationary electronic devices that remain in place and are subject to little or no vibration during use. In other applications, it is not only necessary or desirable to secure items in bundles, but also to secure the resulting bundles to a support surface, chassis or frame. Such applications are also common, such as in cars, trucks, airplanes, boats, boats and other vehicles, where the beams can be subject to severe crushing and vibration. In other applications, such as buildings, where vibration may not be a signi...

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Problems solved by technology

Coatings on clamps are known to wear away and cause surface wear on secured bundled items

Additionally, known clamps may not open easily to release bundled items, and the clamp may be damaged during removal

Furthermore, known clamps can be difficult to install in inappropriate or unusual application environments that require the user to maintain a large inventory of clamps to ensure clamps for each installation environment

Also, depending on the nature of elongated items, for example, grippers may need to withstand harsh environments such as dirt, debris, UV exposure or strong vibrations

Fixtures may fail when subjected to such conditions

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