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Self-centering cable strap

a self-centering, cable strap technology, applied in the field of straps, can solve problems such as wear and/or dislocation

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-10
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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[0012]Another advantage of a self-centering cable strap in at least one form is that a clamp requires consistent and controllable closing force for locking.

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This can cause the anchoring feature to twist or bend relative to the anchoring hole, potentially causing wear and / or dislodgement.

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[0022]Referring now to the drawings more specifically and to FIGS. 1 and 2 in particular, a self-centering cable strap 10 is shown. Self-centering cable strap 10 includes a main body 12 and a cinch strap 14 extending therefrom for holding an item 16 such as a cable 16. It should be understood that, although self-centering cable strap 10 is shown holding a single cable 16, self-centering cable strap 10 can hold a plurality of cables 16 of the same size or of different sizes, and can hold wires, tubes, hoses or items other than cable 16 shown. The reference to cable or cables is for purposes of illustration and not limitation.

[0023]Self-centering cable strap 10, including main body 12 and cinch strap 14 can be made as a monolithic structure of injection molded plastic or the like.

[0024]Main body 12 includes a skirt 18 disposed between a mounting feature 20 at one end and a pedestal 22 at the opposite end. Pedestal 22 has a bed 24 with an outer surface 26 for engaging an item or items ...

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Abstract

A self-centering cable strap centers items such as cables, wires and tubes, or bundles thereof, on a bed of the strap. A cinch strap extends from one side of the bed and abutment figures extend from a side of the bed opposite the cinch strap and project laterally and axially relative to the bad

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]The present application claims the benefits of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 223,451; filed Jul. 7, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention relates generally to straps for encircling and securing objects and, more particularly to a cinch strap having a base or anchor and a strap for holding cables, wires or tubes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Cable straps are used to secure together items such as bundles of wires or cables, or to secure wires or cables to objects. For example, when two or more wires are run along a common path, to ensure an orderly appearance cinch straps or cable straps are used to bind the wires or cables together. Similar straps can be used to secure one or several wires or cables to a frame, pipe or other object fixed in position relative to the wires. In this way, the wires can be held in an inconspicuous location, and can be protected from dangerous entanglements or other damage.[0004...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L3/08
CPCB60R16/0215F16L3/137H02G3/32H02G3/26F16L3/233B65D63/1072F16G13/16H01R4/646F16L3/1075
Inventor SIRAGUSA, GEORGE
Owner ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
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