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Harness clamp tie

a clamping tie and clamping technology, applied in the field of flexible clamping tie, can solve the problems of many undesirable characteristics, no device shown in these patents provides for securely fastening a small bundle of items, or only one item, to a panel, etc., to reduce the insertion force, reduce the installation tension, and increase the stability of the clamping devi

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-01
HELLERMANNTYTON CORP
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[0007] It is an object of this invention to provide a harness clamp tie for the bundling of wires of various diameters, including smaller diameters, that has reduced installation tension, increased fastener stability, and a fastener requiring a reduced insertion force.
[0008] It is also an object of thins invention to provide a harness clamp tie which is easier to tighten around bundles and not prone to breakage while applying.

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Although these known cable ties possess some desired characteristics, they also include many undesirable characteristics.
For example, while effective for bundling larger groups of items, none of the devices shown in these patents provides for securely fastening a small bundle of items, or only one item, to a panel.

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[0033] Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention that may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.

[0034]FIG. 1 shows the preferred embodiment of the harness clamp tie 10 of the present invention. As seen therein the tie includes a fastener 12, a pair of winged springs 14, a locking head 16, and an elongate flexible strap 18. FIG. 2 shows the preferred embodiment of the present invention in use. The strap 18 is looped around a bundle of items 20, such as wires, and secured by inserting the strap tail portion 22 through a slot 42 in the locking head 16 and pulling the strap 18 tight. As shown in FIGS. 3A and B, a pawl 44 is disposed within the slot 42 to secure the strap 18 within the slot 42. ...

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Abstract

A harness clamp tie includes a locking head and a flexible strap extending outwardly from the locking head. The strap is insertable through the locking head to form a loop that can be used at least one item. A pawl in the locking head secures the strap. Nonslip rails formed along the outer edge of the strap face and clamping rails formed on the locking head aid in securing small items. Conic friction points are formed on both sides of the strap surface to provide a mechanical grip for pulling the strap through the locking head. A mounting fastener extends from the locking head in the opposite direction. The fastener secures the tie to a mounting structure such as an aperture in a panel. The fastener includes a pair of flexible winged springs which help to stabilize the tie and hold the tie perpendicular to the panel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a one piece flexible tie having a locking head to harness elongate objects such as wires in a bundle and having means for securing the bundled wires to an aperture in a mounting surface. [0002] Various devices have been developed to bundle and secure cables or wires to an aperture in a mounting surface. Among these devices are ties used to secure a multitude of wires, cables, tubing and similar items into tight, neat bundles. These cable ties are frequently used on electrical wires or cables to form harnesses in telecommunications equipment, aircraft, appliances, vehicles, and the like. Examples of such ties are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,875,647, 4,919,373, 4,944,475, and 5,131,613. [0003] Although these known cable ties possess some desired characteristics, they also include many undesirable characteristics. For example, while effective for bundling larger groups of items, none of the devices shown in these patents...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16L33/00
CPCB60R16/0215H02G3/30F16L3/2334F16B21/086
Inventor GEIGER, GERARD G.
Owner HELLERMANNTYTON CORP
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