Side-entry cable grip

Abstract

This invention provides an innovative side-entry cable gripper to offer a quick, easy, simple, and cost-effective method for assembling and installing a suspended cable / rod system, in which the cable / rod is inserted laterally into the cable gripper not only through the ends of the cable / rod, but also from any point along the length of the cable / rod. Furthermore, due to this feature, the side-entry cable can grip an already laid, tensioned cable / rod that is tied at both ends, without the need to remove the entire cable / rod installation in order to insert the gripper from the ends of the cable / rod.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a cable gripping device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cable gripping device that allows for lateral entry of the cable to be gripped.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, cable grippers have many uses in shelf holders, banner holders, etc. Cable grippers are used in display systems for displaying / storing articles in display stores, stores, commercial enterprises, residences, and other facilities, etc., in the range of (a) wall-to-wall, (b) ceiling-to-floor, (c) slat wall, (d) ceiling-to-wall, (e) wall-to-floor display systems, etc., and also in suspended cable display systems. In all of these display systems, the cable is laid from ceiling to floor, wall to wall, ceiling to wall, etc., and also in slat walls. In all of these systems, before fixing the cable at both ends, the cable must be inserted through a cable gripper integrated with a shelf holder, banner holder, etc. Then, the shelf holder / banner holder is adjusted to different positions as required.

[0003] Most of the currently known technologies for cable grippers are cylindrical with a tapered bore on the inside, in which a tapered spring-biased plunger having a central hole and generally a plurality of radial holes extends. These radial holes house steel balls of appropriate size, and when moving along the tapered hole of the cable gripper body under the pressure of the spring, the balls grip the cable that is pushed through the central hole of the plunger. However, the prior art has the following drawbacks.

[0004] 1) Cables in a suspended cable display system or other cable layout must be inserted through cable grippers such as shelves / banner holders before the cable ends are secured. Thus, the cable ends are secured together with the cable grippers. This becomes a tedious, cumbersome, and time-consuming procedure for assembling / installing such display systems.

[0005] 2) Once a predetermined number of cable grippers are installed in the display system, it is impossible to add or remove any of the cable grippers from the system without disassembling the already installed cable layout.

[0006] 3) Cable grippers integrated with different holders / appliances, once installed in a specific order, cannot be changed without disassembling the fixed cable layout.

[0007] 4) In order to insert the cable / rod through the cable gripper, the end of the cable / rod must be specially prepared with a smooth end to facilitate entry through the cable gripper. Often, the end of the cable is frayed or out of dimensions, making it difficult to push through the cable gripper.

[0008] Therefore, it is necessary to design and develop a cable gripping device that can overcome at least the aforementioned shortcomings. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] To solve the problems described above, the objective of the present invention is to make it more advantageous, user-friendly, and technically sound.

[0010] The present invention discloses a side-entry cable gripping device that provides users with a quick, simple, and cost-effective method for constructing display systems and the like.

[0011] The objective of the present invention is to provide a highly flexible system that allows the user to engage / disengage any number of cable grippers at any time before or after installation.

[0012] The object of the present invention is to provide a cable gripper that can be easily pressed onto an already laid, tensioned cable / rod without the need to remove an already laid cable installation in order to insert the cable gripper from one of the ends of the cable / rod.

[0013] Another objective of the present invention is to reduce assembly time and costs.

[0014] Another objective of the present invention is to allow users to freely insert the cable into the cable gripper from any point on the cable, not just the end, thereby eliminating difficulties caused by frayed / inadequately prepared cable ends.

[0015] To further illustrate the advantages and features of the present invention, a more detailed description of the invention is given by reference to specific embodiments thereof illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It is recognized that these drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the invention and should therefore not be considered to limit its scope.

[0016] In this invention, the threaded end of the plunger is pushed down sufficiently and then pressed against an already laid cable / rod through a side slot, at which point the cable catches between the gripping balls. While releasing the plunger, it moves upward by spring pressure, carrying the gripping balls, thereby sliding further along the tapered hole surface of the body, firmly gripping the cable / rod and preventing any downward movement of the cable gripper / shelf holder. To prevent upward movement, a threaded nipple with a side slit is screwed onto the threaded plunger, preventing any movement of the plunger.

[0017] To disengage the cable gripper / shelf holder from the cable, the threaded nipple is screwed onto the plunger until it reaches the indicator hole, and then the plunger is pushed down sufficiently. Lateral movement of the cable gripper releases the cable through the side slot. The cable does not need to be inserted through its end, thus eliminating the difficulties caused by frayed / poorly prepared cable ends. [Means for solving the problem]

[0018] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. (i) To provide a slit, plunger, and spring retaining nut on the side of the gripping device body that are suitable for the cable size for lateral cable entry in a side-entry cable gripping device, (ii) To provide a single or double spring to be installed on the side of the plunger, (iii) To provide a feature that prevents rotation of the plunger, spring and spring retaining nut, (iv) To provide appropriate spacing and size of gripping balls for easy lateral entry and exit of the cable, To eliminate.

[0019] (v) Since the cable is inserted laterally, cables with unprepared or frayed ends can be used. This offers significant advantages in terms of simplicity and cost savings.

[0020] Aspects of the present invention disclose a device for gripping a wire, comprising: a housing having an internal tapered channel; a gripping component that moves freely within the tapered channel; a spring for pushing the gripping component toward the narrower end of the tapered channel; and a slot through the housing for allowing the wire to be inserted into the tapered channel in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the wire, wherein when the wire is placed within the device and a load is applied to the wire in the same direction as the tapered channel becomes tapered, the wire is gripped between the gripping component and the tapered channel.

[0021] One embodiment of the present invention provides a gripping component which is a ball, wedge, or roller.

[0022] One aspect of the present invention is a cable gripper comprising: a body 108 having an internal tapered channel 134; a tapered plunger 110 positioned within the tapered channel 134 and having a through hole along its length, the plunger 110 including at least one gripping component 114 that moves freely within the tapered plunger 110 in the tapered channel 134; at least one spring 116 around the plunger 110; and at least one side slot 106 in the body 108 for inserting a cable laterally into the cable gripper from any position on the cable, not just from the end of the cable. The cable gripper comprises a side slot 106 which merges with a through-hole in the plunger 110 so as to allow the cable to enter the cable gripper laterally, and the cable remains in the through-hole in the plunger 110, wherein the slot in the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the body 108 are aligned, and when the plunger 110 is sufficiently pressed and at least one spring 116 is compressed, the cable is then inserted into the cable gripper laterally from the side slot 106 at any position along the length of the cable, and when the spring 116 is deployed, it catches between the gripping component 114 and the tapered channel 134.

[0023] One embodiment of the present invention discloses a tapered plunger 110 having at least three radial holes 128, each housing at least one gripping component 114.

[0024] A further embodiment of the present invention discloses a cable gripper further including a lock nut 112 positioned at the threaded upper end of the plunger 110, the lock nut 112 locking the gripping position of the cable gripper where the gripping component 114 firmly grips the cable, and for inserting the cable into the cable gripper, the slot on the lock nut 112 is also aligned with the slot on the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the body 108.

[0025] One aspect of the present invention discloses a cable gripper that enables the cable to be inserted laterally and locked in a gripping position as follows. The lock nut 112 is first screwed onto the threaded end of the plunger 110, aligning the slot on the lock nut 112 with the slot on the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the body 108 to allow the cable to be inserted laterally through the side slot 106. The plunger 110 is fully pressed to compress the spring 116, and the cable is inserted laterally into the cable gripper from any position on the cable through the side slot 106 and caught between the gripping components 114. The plunger 110 is then released, the spring 116 expands, and the plunger 110 and the gripping components 114 are moved upward under the pressure of the expanded spring 116. As the gripping components 114 move along the surface of the tapered plunger 110, they approach the cable radially and grip the cable. The gripping position where the plunger 110 is released and the spring 116 expands is then locked by screwing the lock nut 112 in deeply enough while the gripping components 114 are gripping the cable.

[0026] One embodiment of the present invention provides the side slot 106 in any direction along the length of the plunger 110.

[0027] One embodiment of the present invention provides at least one of a plurality of radially oriented holes 128 of any shape for accommodating any number of gripping components 114, the shape of the radially oriented holes 128 including, for example, radial, elliptical, semi-circular, circular, or square, and at least one of the gripping components 114 is of any shape including, for example, a ball, or radial or elliptical or semi-circular or circular or square, or wedge or roller, etc.

[0028] One embodiment of the present invention provides a plunger 110 that is placed under pressure by any type and number of pressure holding components including a spring 116 or coil or leaf or flexible pipe.

[0029] Another embodiment of the present invention provides that the radially oriented holes 128 are spaced apart such that a plunger 110 having axially cut plunger slots retains maximum strength in the plunger slots and at least two radially oriented holes meet at a point.

[0030] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a body 108 including an internal groove for accommodating a spring 116, and a spring seat 130 within the plunger 110 and a corresponding internal groove on the body 108 prevent rotation of the plunger 110 when the spring 116 is assembled, and thus maintain the orientation of the plunger slots and the side slots 106 of the body 108.

[0031] One embodiment of the present invention provides a cable gripper in the form of a stand-alone gripper or attached to any attachment including a shelf holder.

[0032] Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides a cable gripper including a single or multiple rows of gripping components 114 within a slotted plunger having anti-twist features, the single or multiple rows of gripping components 114 gripping a single or multiple cables.

[0033] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a cable gripper that includes an automatic release mechanism for the plunger 110 and a slotted design for a lock nut 112 for cables of different sizes.

[0034] For a better understanding of the embodiments of the machines and methods described herein, and to more clearly show how the machines and methods can be carried out, the accompanying drawings are used here by example, and similar reference numerals represent similar elements / components throughout. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0035] [Figure 1] An illustrative representation of a side-entry cable gripping device is shown, along with an illustrative isometric view. [Figure 2] An illustrative representation of a side-entry cable gripping device is shown, with a right-side view. [Figure 3] An illustrative representation of a side-entry cable gripping device is shown, with a left side view diagram. [Figure 4] An illustrative representation of a side-entry cable gripping device is shown, along with a top view according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5A] An exemplary figure is shown, illustrating an isometric view 500 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5B] An exemplary figure is shown, illustrating an isometric view 500 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a front view 600 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] An exemplary figure is shown, illustrating a rear view 700 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a top view 800 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9]An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a bottom view 900 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a left side view 1000 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a right side view 1100 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] An exemplary diagram is shown, illustrating a cross-sectional view 1200 of an assembly of a side-entry cable gripper with a shelf holder body, having internal and external components of the assembly, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] An exemplary representation of a plunger containing a radial hole and a spring seat, having internal and external components of a side-entry gripping device according to one embodiment of the present invention, is shown. [Figure 14] An exemplary representation of a side-entry cable gripper in its simplest form, showing only the minimum components relating to its operating principle, according to one embodiment of the present invention, is shown, along with an exemplary isometric view. [Figure 15] An exemplary representation of a side-entry cable gripper in its simplest form, showing only the minimum components relating to its operating principle, according to one embodiment of the present invention, is shown, and a side view is provided. [Figure 16] An exemplary representation of a side-entry cable gripper in its simplest form, showing only the minimum components relating to its operating principle, according to one embodiment of the present invention, is shown, with a top view. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] This patent describes the subject matter specifically for patentability purposes in order to satisfy legal requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. The principles described herein can be embodied in many different forms.

[0037] Herein, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described more thoroughly with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings show some embodiments of the present invention, but not all of them. In fact, the present invention can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to satisfy the legal requirements to which this disclosure is applicable. Similar reference numerals refer to similar elements throughout.

[0038] The present invention provides an innovative side-entry cable gripper that allows a cable / rod to be inserted from any position along the length of the cable / rod, not just from the end of the cable / rod, by enabling lateral entry of the cable / rod into the gripper for gripping. Because the side-entry cable gripper of the present invention provides lateral entry of any cable for gripping, the cable gripper can be easily pressed against an already laid, tensioned cable / rod. It is not necessary to partially or completely remove an already laid cable installation in order to insert the cable gripper from one of the ends of the cable / rod.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a quick, easy, simple, and cost-effective method for assembling and installing suspended cable / rod display systems, apart from their versatility in different applications, particularly for forming wall-to-wall, wall-to-floor, ceiling-to-floor, ceiling-to-wall, slat wall display systems, and other possible rapid fastenings of any mounting points on suspended cable / rod systems.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the present invention provides a side-access cable gripper, which can be in a standalone form or built into any mounting part, shelf holder, etc., having one or more access slots provided on the side-access cable gripper in any direction so as to allow side access of cables / rods / pipes of any size to the side-access cable gripper.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the present invention also provides a side-entry cable gripper that can be made from different materials and finishes and can have different external shapes depending on the equipment / application to fit cables / rods / pipes of various sizes.

[0042] According to another embodiment, the present invention also provides an innovative slotted cable grip plunger (including body) having a torsion-preventing feature, incorporating one or more rows of gripping balls of an appropriate number / size for gripping cables / rods / pipes, etc. The plunger pressure can be provided by one or more coils / plates or any other form of spring.

[0043] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a modification involving the automatic release of a plunger for gripping a cable / rod / pipe, and can provide a slotted design for threaded lock nuts for cables / rods / pipes of different sizes.

[0044] Referring to Figures 14-16, which show the simplest form of the side-entry cable gripper 102 shown in Figures 1-13, the side-entry cable gripper 102 in Figures 14-16 is a standalone gripper and can be fitted with any holder or fixing device, such as a shelf holder or display holder. A simplified isometric view 1300 of the side-entry cable gripper 102 shows the minimum internal components of the gripper 102 necessary for the basic operating principle of the gripper 102. It may be obvious to those skilled in the art that, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, more components than those shown in Figures 14-16 may be involved in the operating principle of the gripper. Figures 14 to 16, illustrating isometric view 1300, side view 1400, and top view 1500, show a gripping device 102 comprising at least a housing or body 108 having an internal tapered channel 134, a gripping component or gripping element 114 that moves freely within the channel 134, a spring 116 (not shown here but shown in Figure 12) for pushing the gripping component 114 toward the narrower end of the tapered channel 134, and a slot 106 that runs through the length of the housing 108 to allow a wire / cable 132 to be inserted into the tapered channel 134 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the axis of the wire 132. When the wire 132 is positioned within the gripping device 102 and a load is applied to the wire 132 in the same direction as the channel 134 becomes tapered, the wire 132 is gripped between the gripping component 114 and the tapered channel 134. The gripping device 102 allows the wire / cable 132 to be inserted into the tapered channel 134 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the axis of the wire 132, so that the wire 132 can be inserted into the slot 106 from any position along the length of the wire 132, and allows the wire 132 to enter the slot 106 from the side as well as from the end of the wire 132.

[0045] In one embodiment, the load for gripping the wire 132 between the gripping component 114 and the tapered channel 134 can be applied by a combination of a tapered plunger, a spring 116, and a lock nut, as described below.

[0046] In one embodiment, the gripping component 114 may be a ball, a wedge, or a roller.

[0047] Here, we refer to Figures 1 to 13, which show more illustrations of the gripper 102 having more components. An exemplary assembly 100 of the side-entry cable gripper 102 with a shelf holder body 104 is shown. The side-entry cable gripper 102 allows the cable to be inserted into the cable gripper 102 from any point on the cable, not just the end of the cable. The cable gripper 102 allows the user to insert the cable laterally into the gripper 102 through a side slot 106 provided in the body 108 of the gripper 102. The side slot 106 is provided along the length of the tapered plunger 110 of the gripper 102. The gripping device 102 provides a lateral entry point for any cable to be gripped, so the cable gripping device 102 can be easily pressed onto an already laid, tensioned cable / rod that is tied at both ends. Since the cable gripping device 102 can be easily inserted into an already installed cable at any position along the length of the cable via its lateral slot 106, it is not necessary to partially or completely disassemble an already laid cable installation, such as an LED display installation, in order to insert the cable gripping device 102 from one of the ends of the cable / rod.

[0048] Those skilled in the art will see that the side slots 106 can be provided in any direction along the length of the plunger 110 without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention. The side slots 106 merge into the through-hole of the plunger 110, so that the cable enters the gripper from the side and remains within the through-hole of the plunger 110.

[0049] In the example shown in the drawing, the side-entry cable gripper 102, built into the shelf holder body 104, incorporates a side slot 106 for the side entry of cables / rods.

[0050] The gripping device 102 further includes a lock nut 112 for locking the plunger 110 in the deployed position while the gripping component 114 grips the cable wire. The plunger 110 includes at least three radial holes 128 for housing the gripping component 114. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, that the plunger 110 may have any number of radial holes 128 for accommodating any number of gripping components 114, depending on the design and requirements of the gripping device 102. It will also be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, that the plunger 110 may have cavities or holes of any shape for accommodating any number of gripping components, depending on the design and requirements of the gripping device 102, but not limited to radial, elliptical, semicircular, circular, square, etc. It will also be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, that the gripping components 114 may have any shape, depending on the design and requirements of the gripping device 102, but not limited to ball, radial, elliptical, semicircular, circular, square, etc.

[0051] In one embodiment, the plunger 110 also has a spring seat 130 for housing a spring 116 around the plunger 110, and includes a plunger slot that aligns with a slot 106 in the body 108 during operation. Furthermore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, without departing from the intent and scope of the present invention, the plunger 110 can be subjected to pressure by any type of pressure-holding component such as a spring 116, a coil, a plate, a flexible pipe, etc., depending on the design and requirements of the gripping device 102.

[0052] In an exemplary operation, the lock nut 112 is screwed onto the threaded end of the plunger 110, aligning the slot on the lock nut 112 with the slot on the plunger 110. The plunger 110 is then fully pressed, compressing the spring 116. In this compressed state, the cable gripper is pressed against an already laid, tensioned vertical cable / rod, allowing the cable / rod to catch between the gripping components 114 housed within the plunger 110.

[0053] Next, the plunger 110 is released, and the spring 116 is deployed, applying pressure to the plunger 110. As a result, the plunger 110 moves upward together with the gripping component 114 under the pressure of the spring 116. The gripping component 114 moves radially towards the cable / rod as it moves along the surface of the tapered hole / channel of the gripping device body 108, and thus firmly grips the cable / rod. The released plunger 110 and the deployed spring 116 are then locked in place by screwing the lock nut 112 in sufficiently deep. In this way, the gripping device 102 allows the cable to be inserted laterally into the gripping device through the side slot 106 along any position on the cable. Therefore, it is not necessary for the cable to be inserted into the gripping device 102 only from the end of the cable.

[0054] To disengage the cable gripper 102 from the cable, the following actions are performed in reverse order: 1) Align the slot of the lock nut 112 with the slot of the plunger 110, and screw the lock nut 112 in until the plunger 110 is exposed and pressed. 2) Then, fully press the plunger 110 and apply pressure to the spring 116, at which point the gripping component 114 loosens sufficiently to disengage the cable / rod, and the cable gripper 102 then separates from the cable / rod.

[0055] During the assembly and operation of the side-entry cable gripper 102, the gripping component 114 remains engaged within the radial hole 128 under the pressure of the spring 116. The radial hole 128 is spaced apart so that the plunger 110, which has an axially cut plunger slot, maintains maximum strength in the plunger slot and the two radial holes converge at a point. The spring seat portion 130 within the plunger 110 and the corresponding groove on the body 108 for housing the spring 116 prevent rotation of the plunger 110 when the spring 116 is assembled, and thus maintain the orientation of the plunger slot and the cut slot in the body 108.

[0056] The gripping device 102 may also include, but is not limited to, more components, such as a circular clip 120, a stopper 118, and a washer 122 positioned around the body 108 of the gripping device, according to one embodiment.

[0057] In an exemplary application, the gripper 102 is built in with a shelf holder 104 as shown in Figure 12. This assembly may include a grab screw 124 and a slotted head screw 126, along with other necessary components.

[0058] Advantageously, the side-entry gripping device 102 provides lateral access to the cable / rod while gripping it at any point along the cable / rod, not just at its end. The side-entry gripping device 102 enables a quick, simple, and cost-effective method for constructing display systems and the like. Furthermore, the side-entry gripping device 102 provides a highly flexible system that allows the user to engage / disengage any number of cable gripping devices at any time, before or after installation.

[0059] The side-entry gripping device 102 reduces assembly time and costs.

[0060] The side-entry gripping device 102 also offers the advantage of being used with already laid / installed cables / rods. Because the gripping device 102 of the present invention provides side entry to any cable, the cable gripping device 102 can be easily pressed against an already laid, tensioned cable / rod so that the cable / rod can catch between the gripping components 114 housed within the plunger 110. There is no need to remove an already laid cable installation in order to insert the cable gripping device from one of the ends of the cable / rod.

[0061] This disclosure and examples are intended to be considered solely illustrative. While this disclosure includes examples from shelf / glass holder body 104, the side-entry cable grippers disclosed herein can also be used in other applications, such as hooks or eye loops.

[0062] This disclosure and its examples are further intended to be illustrative only. While this disclosure includes examples from suspended cable display systems, the cable grippers disclosed herein can be used in a variety of applications as will be recognized by those skilled in the art. References to devices and structures used herein are intended to be applied or extended to a broader scope and should not be construed as limiting the scope and practice of the invention.

[0063] While specific embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented solely as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. In fact, the novel methods, devices, and systems described herein can be embodied in a variety of other forms. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made in the forms of the methods, devices, and systems described herein without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A device 102 for gripping the wire 132, A housing 108 having an internal tapered channel 134, A gripping component 114 that moves freely within the tapered channel 134, A spring 116 for pushing the gripping component 114 toward the narrower end of the tapered channel 134, A slot 106 passing through the housing 108 allows the wire 132 to be inserted into the tapered channel 134 in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the wire 132, Equipped with, A device characterized in that the wire 132 is placed inside the device 102, and when a load is applied to the wire 132 in the same direction as the tapered channel 134 becomes tapered, the wire 132 is gripped between the gripping component 114 and the tapered channel 134.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the gripping component is a ball, a wedge, or a roller.

3. A cable gripping device 102, A main body 108 having an internal tapered channel 134, A tapered plunger 110, positioned within the tapered channel 134 and having a through hole along its length, the plunger 110 includes at least one gripping component 114 that moves freely within the tapered plunger 110 in the tapered channel 134, At least one spring 116 around the plunger 110, The main body 108 comprises at least one side slot 106 for inserting a cable laterally into the cable gripper from any position on the cable, not just from the end of the cable, wherein the side slot 106 merges with the through hole of the plunger 110 so as to allow the cable to enter the cable gripper laterally, and the cable remains within the through hole of the plunger 110, When the slot of the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the main body 108 are aligned, and the plunger 110 is sufficiently pressed to compress the at least one spring 116, the cable is then inserted laterally from the side slot 106 into the cable gripper from any position along the length of the cable, and when the spring 116 unfolds, it catches between the gripping component 114 and the tapered channel 134. Cable gripper.

4. The cable gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tapered plunger 110 includes at least three radial holes 128, each housing at least one gripping component 114.

5. The cable gripper according to claim 2, further comprising a lock nut 112 positioned on the threaded upper end of the plunger 110, wherein the lock nut 112 locks the gripping position of the cable gripper so that the gripping component 114 firmly grips the cable, and the slot on the lock nut 112 is also aligned with the slot on the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the main body 108 for inserting the cable into the cable gripper.

6. The cable gripping device inserts the cable laterally and locks it in the gripping position, The lock nut 112 is first screwed onto the threaded end of the plunger 110, aligning the slot on the lock nut 112 with the slot on the plunger 110 and the side slot 106 on the main body 108, thereby enabling the cable to be inserted laterally through the side slot 106. The plunger 110 is sufficiently pressed, compressing the spring 116, The cable is inserted laterally from the side slot 106 into the cable gripping device from any position along the length of the cable, and catches between the gripping components 114. The plunger 110 is then released, the spring 116 is deployed, and the plunger 110 and the gripping component 114 are moved upward under the pressure of the deployed spring 116. As the gripping component 114 moves along the surface of the tapered plunger 110, it approaches the cable radially and grips the cable. The cable gripping device according to claim 3, characterized in that the gripping position in which the plunger 110 is released and the spring 116 is deployed is then locked by screwing the lock nut 112 sufficiently deep while the gripping component 114 grips the cable.

7. The cable gripping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the side slot 106 is provided in any direction along the length of the plunger 110.

8. The cable gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one of the radial holes 128 is of any shape to accommodate any number of the gripping components 114, the shape of the radial holes 128 includes radial, elliptical, semicircular, circular, or square shapes, and the gripping components 114 are of any shape including balls, or radial, elliptical, semicircular, circular, square, wedge, or roller shapes.

9. The cable gripper according to claim 2, characterized in that the plunger 110 is subjected to pressure by any type and number of pressure-holding components, including the spring 116 or a coil or plate or flexible pipe.

10. The cable gripping device according to claim 2, characterized in that the radial holes 128 are spaced apart such that the plunger 110, which has the plunger slot cut in the axial direction, maintains maximum strength in the plunger slot, and at least the two radial holes converge at a point.

11. The cable gripper according to claim 8, wherein the main body 108 includes an internal groove for housing the spring 116, and the spring seat portion 130 in the plunger 110 and the corresponding internal groove on the main body 108 prevent the plunger 110 from rotating when the spring 116 is assembled, and thus maintain the orientation of the plunger slot and the side slot 106 of the main body 108.

12. The cable gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that the cable gripper is in the form of a standalone gripper or is built into any mounting part including a shelf holder.

13. The cable gripping device according to claim 1, wherein the cable gripping device includes one or more rows of gripping components 114 in a slotted plunger having a twist-preventing feature, and the one or more rows of gripping components 114 grip one or more cables.

14. The cable gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that the cable gripper includes an automatic release mechanism for the plunger 110 and a slotted design for the lock nut 112 for cables of different sizes.

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