Wire rod track system

Abstract

Problems of inefficient and unaesthetics of linear routing of wires and other elongated objects using separate cable tie mounts on a mounting surface of a structure are solved by providing a wire track system (e.g., mount) that includes an elongated base portion and an elongated saddle portion, the elongated base portion is configured to be attached to a structure, and the elongated saddle portion has a plurality of connector regions spaced from and extending along a portion of the elongated base portion. The connector region is configured to receive at least one object support connector for attaching an object to the mount.

Description

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 643,274, filed May 6, 2024, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 721,813, filed November 18, 2024, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a wire track system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Various systems use elongated objects, such as wires, hydraulic lines, or wires, to connect components located at different locations. For example, during installation and / or maintenance of an industrial automation system, a technician’s task can be to physically wire a wire from a cabinet, across a bridge, to a motor along a conveyor. Adhesive-backed cable tie mounts (CTMs) are commonly used to secure wires to a mounting surface of a structure during such wiring tasks. An adhesive-backed cable tie mount typically consists of a body for attaching a wire (typically using a cable tie) and an adhesive (e.g., double-sided tape) for adhering to a mounting surface. To install an adhesive-backed cable tie mount, a release liner is peeled off from the adhesive, and the adhesive-backed cable tie mount is then pressed onto a desired location. The wire can then be attached to the adhesive-backed cable tie mount, typically by looping the tie around the object and through a saddle portion of the adhesive-backed cable tie mount body.

[0003] While individual adhesive-backed cable tie mounts offer flexibility in wiring, their small adhesive area can present challenges. A technician can need to clean the mounting surface and select a flat area for proper adhesion. Furthermore, adhesive-backed cable tie mounts are prone to adhesion failure (delamination) in high-stress areas (e.g., curves, sharp turns, moving parts) and / or when supporting heavy or rigid wires. In addition, wiring requires a technician to plan the number, spacing, and location of adhesive-backed cable tie mounts. The technician then installs the adhesive-backed cable tie mounts and carefully organizes the wires to minimize space, prevent tangling, facilitate identification, and improve aesthetics. These challenges can make efficient and aesthetically pleasing linear wiring of wires and other elongated objects using conventional adhesive-backed cable tie mounts difficult. SUMMARY

[0004] This document describes wire track systems for linear routing of elongate objects. In embodiments, the technology and apparatus includes a mount having an elongate base portion configured to attach to a structure and an elongate saddle portion spaced apart from the elongate base portion. The elongate saddle portion can be configured to attach to the elongate base portion. The elongate saddle portion extends along a portion of the elongate base portion and defines a plurality of connector regions configured to receive object support connectors for attaching an elongate object to the mount.

[0005] In embodiments, the described technology and apparatus includes an object support connector configured to attach an elongate object to a fixture. The object support connector includes a clip portion configured to connect with the fixture and an object support member extending from the clip portion and configured to support the elongate object. The clip portion includes a first elongate arm and a second elongate arm spaced apart from the first elongate arm to define a slot therebetween configured to receive a portion of the fixture.

[0006] This Summary is provided to introduce a simplified summary of wire track systems that are further described in the detailed description below and shown in the accompanying drawings. This Summary is neither intended nor is it to be construed as an identification of key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor as an attempt to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] Details of one or more embodiments of wire track systems are described with reference to the following figures.

[0008] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a wire track system.

[0009] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a wire track system.

[0010] Figure 3 is a partial first side view of the wire track system of Figure 2

[0011] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the wire track system of Figure 2

[0012] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a wire track system.

[0013] Figure 6 is a perspective view of an object support connector for a wire track system.

[0014] Figure 7 is a perspective view of an object support connector for a wire track system.

[0015] ​​Figure 8 is a perspective view of an object support connector for a wire track system.

[0016] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a disconnected connector of a wire track system.

[0017] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a wire track system shown connected Figure 9

[0018] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a wire track system.

[0019] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an object support connector for Figure 9 and Figure 11

[0020] Figure 13 is a perspective view of a connector for a wire track system.

[0021] Figure 14 is a perspective view of a connector for a wire track system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Embodiments of a wire track system for linear routing of elongate objects are described herein. The wire track system is a mount that provides a track structure to which wires and other elongate objects can be routed. The problem of inefficient and unattractive linear routing of wires and other elongate objects using separate cable tie mounts (CTMs) is addressed by providing a wire track system (e.g., mount) that includes an elongate base portion configured to attach to a structure and an elongate saddle portion having a plurality of connector regions spaced apart from the elongate base portion and extending along a portion of the elongate base portion. The connector regions are configured to receive at least one object support connector for attaching an elongate object to the mount.

[0023] In aspects, the problem can additionally or alternatively be addressed by providing a wire track system (e.g., object support connector) configured to attach an elongate object to a fixture, the wire track system including a clip portion configured to connect with the fixture, and an object support extending from a first elongate arm and configured to support the object. The clip portion includes the first elongate arm and a second elongate arm spaced apart from the first elongate arm to define a slot therebetween, the slot configured to receive a portion of the fixture.

[0024] ​​In this specification, the leading digit(s) of a reference sign (e.g., a number used to track a query) can be correlated to the first figure number of the reference sign. For example, reference signs beginning with 2 (e.g., top side 212, bottom side 214) can indicate that the reference sign is first referenced in Figure 2 the details of the tracking query. Moreover, the same reference signs in different figures can identify the same or similar features, elements, and / or parts.

[0025] Reference is first made to Figure 1 FIG. 1, which shows a schematic view of a wire track system 100 (e.g., a mount, an object support connector). The present disclosure describes aspects of the wire track system 100, which is configured to route an object from a first location to a second location. As described herein, the wire track system 100 can have particular applications in the industrial and manufacturing market 102 (e.g., for routing electrical cables from a first location to a second location). While the present disclosure (including the figures) references aspects and portions of these markets, the wire track system 100 can be applied to objects routed from a first location to a second location in other markets, including but not limited to the healthcare market 104, the energy and utility market 106, the consumer and commercial market 108, the telecommunications and data infrastructure market 110, and / or the transportation market 112.

[0026] The industrial and manufacturing market 102 includes industrial automation and equipment, control panels, machine manufacturing, machinery, electrical enclosures, material handling systems (e.g., conveyors), cooling systems, heavy equipment (e.g., construction and mining machinery), agricultural technology (e.g., agricultural equipment), chemicals (e.g., chemical processing equipment), robotics (e.g., automated robotic systems), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), mechanical components, and mechanical systems. The healthcare market 104 includes medical equipment and technology, dental equipment and technology, and the like. The energy and utility market 106 includes renewable energy systems (e.g., solar, wind, hydroelectric), power generation and distribution, industrial lighting and commercial lighting. The consumer and commercial market 108 includes appliances (e.g., household and commercial appliances), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and consumer electronics. The telecommunications and data infrastructure market 110 includes telecommunications (e.g., general telecommunications services), communications (e.g., communication systems and devices), Internet service providers (ISPs), cable television companies (CATV), data storage and processing infrastructure (e.g., data centers), broadband (e.g., broadband Internet services), and data communications (e.g., data communication devices). The transportation market 112 includes manufacturing and components for vehicles, trucks, cars, railway vehicles (e.g., trains), watercraft (e.g., ships, boats), aircraft, and aerospace.

[0027] Reference is now made to Figures 2 to 4, showing a second aspect of a wire track system. In the second aspect, the wire track system is a mount 200 configured to route an elongate object from a first location to a second location. The mount 200 includes an elongate base portion 210 and an elongate saddle portion 240. The elongate saddle portion 240 can be spaced apart from the elongate base portion 210. The elongate saddle portion 240 (e.g., a connector region of the elongate base portion 210) is configured to receive an object support connector and / or receive an elongate object (e.g., a wire) via the object support connector, for example. In aspects, one or more of the elongate base portion 210 or the elongate saddle portion 240 can be non-elongate.

[0028] As used herein, the terms “object” and “elongate object” are used to refer to all types and forms of elongate objects, including but not limited to cables, wires, wire harnesses, hydraulic lines, pneumatic lines, optical fibers, textiles, plastics, pipes, tubing, conduits, elongate articles, and bundles of one or more of these items. In aspects, one or more components of the mount 200 (e.g., the elongate base portion 210 and the elongate saddle portion 240) are integrally formed from a suitable material by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or another suitable process. In embodiments, one or more components of the mount (e.g., the elongate saddle portion, the elongate base portion) can be assembled from separate plastic components and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc.

[0029] The elongate saddle portion 240 can extend along a majority of the elongate base portion 210. The elongate saddle portion 240 defines a plurality of connector regions (e.g., connector region 242, connector region 244, connector region 246, connector region 248) that can be spaced apart from the elongate base portion 210 and can extend along a portion of the elongate base portion 220. The connector regions are configured to receive an object support connector (e.g., Figure 3 an object support connector 370 of FIG. 1, Figure 3 an item support connector 380 of FIG. 1), for attaching an object (e.g., a wire 396 as shown in Figure 3 FIG. 1) to the mount 200. The object support connector can be configured to hold the object generally parallel to a length of the mount.

[0030] The connector regions (e.g., connector region 242, connector region 244, connector region 246, connector region 248) are configured to receive an object support connector (e.g., Figure 2The figures are shown as spaced apart on an elongated saddle-shaped portion 240. Connecting regions define at least one passage (e.g., passage 260, passage 262, passage 264, passage 266) through the elongated saddle-shaped portion 240, for example, between two opposing supports. Figure 2 In the aspects shown, passage 260 is defined between support member 250 and support member 252, passage 262 is defined between support member 252 and support member 254, passage 264 is defined between support member 254 and support member 256, and passage 266 is defined between support member 256 and support member 258. This passage is configured to receive an object supporting the connector. In various aspects, the passage is configured to receive a strip (e.g., cable tie) to attach an object to an elongated saddle-shaped portion in the connector region, a portion of the strip passing through the passage, wrapping around the object, and tightening to attach the object to the elongated saddle-shaped portion. As used herein, the term "strip" is used to refer to all types and forms of binding materials, including but not limited to cable ties, plastic strips, metal strips, ropes, hemp ropes, wires, hook and loop fastening strips, etc.

[0031] At least one of the connector regions is configured to receive an object support connector (e.g., object support connector 370, object support connector 380) in a variable position. For example, as Figure 3 As shown, the object support connector 370 is shown as being mountable in a first position 374, a second position 376, and / or a third position 378. The second and third positions are indicated by dashed lines. The object support connector is configured to attach an object (e.g., a line 396) to the mounting member 200 at variable positions relative to connector regions (e.g., connector regions 242, 244, 246, and 248) to change the position of the object relative to the elongated saddle portion 240. In other words, the object support connector can be attached at variable positions such that the position of the object support connector relative to the connector regions is variable. For example, a technician can loosely tie a strip 372 to the elongated saddle portion 240 to temporarily secure the object (e.g., line 396) in a first position, and then tighten the strip 372 into place when positioning the object in a final position (e.g., a second position). In various respects, the position of the object support connector 380 can be changed by sliding the position of the receiving portion (accepting portion) (e.g., groove 382) along the elongated saddle portion 240 in the connector region (e.g., connector region 242).

[0032] The elongated base portion 210 includes a top side 212 opposite a bottom side 214. It should be appreciated that the top and bottom sides should not be limited to any particular orientation. The elongated saddle portion 240 includes a plurality of support posts (e.g., support 250, support 252, support 254, support 256, support 258) that space the top side 212 from the elongated saddle portion 240. The support posts can extend generally perpendicular to the plane of the base. One or more of the support posts can be configured to be cut (e.g., with a cutting tool), broken (e.g., frangibly), or otherwise separated to allow a technician to shorten the length of the mount 200 (e.g., when the mount is too long to fit in the space in which the technician wants to install it).

[0033] The elongated base portion 210 includes a mounting portion 220 configured to connect the elongated base portion 210 to a structure 390 (as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 For example, the mounting portion 220 can include an adhesive portion 222 configured to adhere to a mounting surface 392 of the structure 390. The adhesive portion 222 can include a pre-applied adhesive strip covered by a release liner. To install the mount 200 on the structure 390, the release liner is peeled off the adhesive strip and the adhesive portion 222 is applied to the mounting surface 392 to adhere the elongated base portion 210 to the mounting surface 392. In other aspects, the mounting portion 220 can include one or more fastener apertures (e.g., fastener aperture 224, fastener aperture 226) defined through the base portion 210 from the top side 212 to the bottom side 214. The fastener apertures are configured to receive fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws) (not shown) therethrough to attach the base portion 210 to the structure 390. For example, the fasteners can engage mounting apertures (e.g., holes) defined in the structure (e.g., in the mounting surface of the structure).

[0034] The mounting portion 220 can include any suitable structure to mount to the structure 390, some additional examples of which include fasteners (e.g., blind hole fasteners, clamp fasteners, clamp portions, mechanical fasteners, T-nut fasteners for T-slot metal frames, masonry mounts, push mounts, swing mounts, arrowhead fasteners, fir-tree fasteners, edge-clip mounts, clip fasteners, bracket portions, twist fasteners configured to be received into slots of a track, welded stub mount, cable attachments, hose attachments), magnets, friction fits, and the like, and combinations thereof (e.g., fasteners and adhesive fasteners, adhesive fasteners and magnets).

[0035] Figure 3Two example object support connectors (e.g., object support connector 370, object support connector 380) are shown. Object support connector 370 is a strap 372 configured to extend through a passage (e.g., passage 260) of a connector region (e.g., connector region 242). A technician can assemble the strap to the elongate saddle portion 240, for example, by positioning a portion of the strap within the passage 260, wrapping the strap around the wire 396, and then tensioning the strap around the wire. Object support connector 380 includes a receiver portion (e.g., Figure 4 a slot 482) configured to slide onto the elongate saddle portion 240 at a connector region (e.g., connector region 242). Reference is made herein to Figures 6 to 8 Additional object support connectors similar to object support connector 380 are shown and described. Figure 3

[0036] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the mount 200 of Figure 2 attached to a structure 390. Examples of structures include machines, cabinets, housings, frames, frame rails, enclosures, vehicle chassis, panels, rails, support beams, cable routing channels, conveyor channel assemblies, and the like. Structures can include mounting surfaces and / or mounting apertures (e.g., slots, channels, holes, threaded holes) defined therein, and the like. Object support connector 380 includes a receiver portion (e.g., slot 482) configured to slide onto the elongate saddle portion 240 at a connector region (e.g., connector region 242). Object support connector 380 also includes a clip portion 420 configured to connect with a securing member. The clip portion 420 includes a first elongate arm 422 and a second elongate arm 424 spaced apart from the first elongate arm to define the receiver portion (e.g., slot 482) therebetween. The slot 482 is configured to receive a portion of the securing member. For example, the slot 482 is configured to slide onto the connector region onto the elongate saddle portion. The clip portion 420 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 420 to bend to accommodate the securing portion (e.g., Figure 2 connector region 244) in the slot 482 and create a friction fit on the securing portion. The clip portion 420 includes a crosspiece 426 extending between proximal ends of the first and second elongate arms, and the first and second elongate arms extend away from the crosspiece 612. The object support connector 602 includes an object support 430 extending from the clip portion 420 (e.g., from the first elongate arm 422) configured to support an object (e.g., wire 396). The connector region can include a saddle surface 402 forming a saddle configured to support an elongate object and / or an object support connector. In Figure 4 ​In aspects shown, the saddle surface 402 is a planar bearing surface. The saddle surface is not limited to a planar surface, but can be a curved surface, a V-shaped surface, a surface having an exaggerated curve, or any other suitable type of surface suitable for mounting an elongate object.

[0037] Reference is now made to Figure 5 , shown is a wire track system mount 500 configured to route an object (e.g., a wire) from a first location to a second location. In addition to being described in detail below, the mount 500 is similar to the mount 200 shown in Figures 2 to 4 and described above. Accordingly, the mount 500 includes, for example, an elongate base portion 510, a top side 512, a bottom side 514, mounting portions 516 (e.g., adhesive portions 518, fastener apertures 522, fastener apertures 524, fastener apertures 526), a first elongate saddle portion 520, connector regions (e.g., connector region 528, connector region 530), bearings (e.g., bearing 532, bearing 534), and passageways (e.g., passageway 536, passageway 538). The mount 500 includes a second elongate saddle portion 550 spaced apart from the first elongate base portion 510. The first elongate saddle portion and the second elongate saddle portion are linearly oriented with respect to each other on the elongate base portion 510. The second elongate saddle portion 550 includes connector regions (e.g., connector region 552, connector region 554), bearings (e.g., bearing 556, bearing 558), and passageways (e.g., passageway 560, passageway 562). In aspects, one or more components of the mount 500 (e.g., the elongate base portion 510 and at least one of the first elongate saddle portion 520 or the second elongate saddle portion 550) are integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the mount can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc.

[0038] Reference is now made to Figures 6 to 8 , aspects of an object bearing connector configured to attach an elongate object to a fixture (e.g., the mount 100, the mount 200, the mount 500) are shown. As described below, the object bearing connector includes a clip portion configured to connect with the fixture and an object bearing configured to bear the object. In Figure 6In aspects, the object support connector 602 includes a clip portion 604 configured to connect with a fixture. The clip portion 604 includes a first elongated arm 606 and a second elongated arm 608 spaced apart from the first elongated arm to define a receiver portion (e.g., a slot 610) therebetween. The slot 610 is configured to receive a portion of a fixture. For example, the slot 610 is configured to slide over an elongated saddle portion of a connector region of a fixture, as illustrated with respect to the object support connector 380 of the aspects shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clip portion 604 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 604 to bend to accommodate a fixture portion (e.g., the connector region 244 of the fixture 200) in the slot 610 and create a friction fit over the fixture portion. Figure 2

[0039] In aspects, the clip portion 604 can include a crosspiece 612 extending between a proximal end of the first elongated arm and a proximal end of the second elongated arm. The first elongated arm and the second elongated arm can extend away from the crosspiece 612. The object support connector 602 includes an object support 614 extending from the clip portion 604 (e.g., from the first elongated arm 606, from the second elongated arm 608, from the crosspiece 612, etc.) and configured to support an object (e.g., a wire 650). In aspects, the object support 614 has a closed loop structure defining a conduit 616 (e.g., a passageway) configured to receive a wire 650 therethrough. The conduit 616 can be configured to accommodate a strap to secure an object to the object support 614. One or more components of the object support connector 602 (e.g., the clip portion 604 and the object support 614) can be integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the object support connector can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc. Figure 6

[0040] In aspects, the object support connector 702 includes a clip portion 704 configured to connect with a fixture. The clip portion 704 includes a first elongated arm 706 and a second elongated arm 708 spaced apart from the first elongated arm to define a receiver portion (e.g., a slot 610) therebetween. The slot 710 is configured to receive a portion of a fixture. For example, the slot 710 is configured to slide over an elongated saddle portion of a connector region of a fixture, as illustrated with respect to the object support connector 380 of the aspects shown in Figure 7 and Figure 3 Figure 4 ​​​As explained with respect to aspects illustrated in FIGS. 7A-7B, the clip portion 704 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 704 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 710 and create a friction fit on the securement portion. Figure 2 As explained with respect to aspects illustrated in FIGS. 7A-7B, the clip portion 704 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 704 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 710 and create a friction fit on the securement portion.

[0041] In aspects, the clip portion 704 can include a crosspiece 712 extending between a proximal end of the first elongated arm and a proximal end of the second elongated arm. The first elongated arm and the second elongated arm can extend away from the crosspiece 712. The object support connector 702 includes an object support 714 extending from the clip portion 704 (e.g., from the first elongated arm 706, from the second elongated arm 708, from the crosspiece 712, etc.) and configured to support an object (e.g., a wire 750). In aspects, the object support 714 has a closed loop structure defining a conduit 716 (e.g., a passageway) configured to receive a wire 750 therethrough. The conduit 716 can be configured to receive a strap to secure an object to the object support 714. One or more components of the object support connector 702 (e.g., the clip portion 704 and the object support 714) can be integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the object support connector can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc. Figure 7 In aspects, the clip portion 804 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 804 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 810 and create a friction fit on the securement portion.

[0042] Figure 8 In aspects, the clip portion 804 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 804 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 810 and create a friction fit on the securement portion. Figure 3 Figure 4 In aspects, the clip portion 804 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 804 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 810 and create a friction fit on the securement portion. Figure 2 In aspects, the clip portion 804 can be formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion 804 to bend to receive a portion of the securement (e.g., the connector region 244 of the securement) in the slot 810 and create a friction fit on the securement portion.

[0043] ​​In aspects, the clip portion 804 can include a crosspiece 812 extending between a proximal end of the first elongated arm and a proximal end of the second elongated arm. The first elongated arm and the second elongated arm can extend away from the crosspiece 812. The object support link 802 includes an object support 814 extending from the clip portion 804 (e.g., from the first elongated arm 806, from the second elongated arm 808, from the crosspiece 812, etc.) and configured to support an object (e.g., the wire 850). In aspects, the object support 814 can include a bracket portion 816 configured to receive the wire 850 therethrough. The bracket portion 816 can face in any direction. In aspects, the bracket portion 816 can be configured to receive a strap to secure the object to the object support 814. One or more components of the object support link 802 (e.g., the clip portion 804 and the object support 814) can be integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the object support link can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc. Figure 8 In aspects, the object support 814 has an open-ended structure defining a bracket portion 816 configured to receive the wire 850 therethrough. The bracket can face in any direction. In aspects, the bracket portion 816 can be configured to receive a strap to secure the object to the object support 814. One or more components of the object support link 802 (e.g., the clip portion 804 and the object support 814) can be integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the object support link can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc.

[0044] Figure 9 In aspects, the object support 814 has an open-ended structure defining a bracket portion 816 configured to receive the wire 850 therethrough. The bracket can face in any direction. In aspects, the bracket portion 816 can be configured to receive a strap to secure the object to the object support 814. One or more components of the object support link 802 (e.g., the clip portion 804 and the object support 814) can be integrally formed from a suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the object support link can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc. Figure 10 Another embodiment of a wire track system 900 configured to route an elongated object from a first location to a second location is shown. The wire track system 900 includes an elongated wire track 910 extending from and / or between at least one anchor point (e.g., anchor point 920, anchor point 922, anchor point 924). The anchor point can space the wire track 910 from a mounting surface (e.g., mounting surface 392) to define a strap passage 902 configured to receive a strap (not shown) to directly attach an elongated object (e.g., wire 396) to the wire track 910. The wire track 910 can be attached to, extend from, and / or be supported by a proximal side (e.g., mounting portion) of the anchor point. Figure 3 Another embodiment of a wire track system 900 configured to route an elongated object from a first location to a second location is shown. The wire track system 900 includes an elongated wire track 910 extending from and / or between at least one anchor point (e.g., anchor point 920, anchor point 922, anchor point 924). The anchor point can space the wire track 910 from a mounting surface (e.g., mounting surface 392) to define a strap passage 902 configured to receive a strap (not shown) to directly attach an elongated object (e.g., wire 396) to the wire track 910. The wire track 910 can be attached to, extend from, and / or be supported by a proximal side (e.g., mounting portion) of the anchor point. Figure 3 Another embodiment of a wire track system 900 configured to route an elongated object from a first location to a second location is shown. The wire track system 900 includes an elongated wire track 910 extending from and / or between at least one anchor point (e.g., anchor point 920, anchor point 922, anchor point 924). The anchor point can space the wire track 910 from a mounting surface (e.g., mounting surface 392) to define a strap passage 902 configured to receive a strap (not shown) to directly attach an elongated object (e.g., wire 396) to the wire track 910. The wire track 910 can be attached to, extend from, and / or be supported by a proximal side (e.g., mounting portion) of the anchor point.

[0045] One or more anchor points can include a mounting portion (e.g., mounting portion 928, mounting portion 932) configured to connect the anchor point to a structure (e.g., a mounting surface 392). The mounting portion can be integrally formed with the anchor point by an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, the mounting portion can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc. Figure 3The mounting portion (e.g., mounting portion 928) can include an adhesive portion 930 configured to adhere to a mounting surface of the structure. In another example, the mounting portion (e.g., mounting portion 932) can include one or more fastener apertures (e.g., fastener aperture 934) defined through the mounting portion and configured to receive a fastener (e.g., bolt, screw) (not shown) therethrough to attach the mounting portion to the structure. Other examples of mounting portions include fasteners (e.g., blind hole fasteners, clamp fasteners, mechanical fasteners, T-nut fasteners for T-slot metal frames, masonry mounts, push mounts, swivel mounts, arrowhead fasteners, spruce-pine-fir fasteners, edge-clip mounts, twist-lock fasteners configured to be received into a slot of a rail, welded stub mounts, cable attachments, hose attachments), magnets, friction fits, and the like and combinations thereof (e.g., fasteners and adhesive fasteners, adhesive fasteners and magnets). The mounting portion can be distal to the anchor point (e.g., mounting portion 928).

[0046] The wire track 910 can define an elongated key slot (e.g., key slot 940) configured to connect to an object support connector 950. The object support connector 950 is configured to attach an elongated object (e.g., wire 396) to the wire track system 900. The key slot 940 is configured to receive and engage a connector portion 952 of the object support connector 950, as shown in Figure 3 Figure 10 The key slot 940 can be accessed through a slot 942 defined in a face of the wire track 910. The slot 942 can be elongated. The connector portion 952 can be configured to slide into the key slot 940 (e.g., from one end), snap into the key slot 940, twist into the key slot 940, rotate into the key slot 940, and the like. In one embodiment, the connector portion 952 is configured to snap into the key slot 940 by inserting the connector portion 952 perpendicular to the wire track 910, through the slot 942, and rotating the connector portion 1952 until the mating profile matches.

[0047] In the embodiment shown in Figures 9 to 11 The key slot (e.g., key slot 940, key slot 1140) includes a receiver portion (e.g., receiver portion 944, receiver portion 1143) that can be curved upward. The receiver portion can include one or more detents (e.g., detent 1046, detent 1048) and one or more recesses 1050 configured to engage mating detents (e.g., detent 946) and / or recesses (e.g., recess 1052, recess 1054) of the connector portion 952 of the object support connector 950.

[0048] ​Object support connector 950 includes an object support 954 configured to receive one or more objects (e.g., Figure 3 wire 392) to attach the object(s) to the structure. Object support connector 950 can be a mount, a clip mount, a clamp mount, a stack organizer, a cradle, etc. In the embodiment shown, object support connector 950 is a cradle mount. Connector portion 952 is configured to connect with a keyway defined in a wire track, e.g., connector portion 952 is configured to mate attach with wire track 910 at keyway 940. In this way, connector portion 952 can be keyed to mate with the keyway, as shown in (A) of Figure 10 Figure 9 Figure 10 connector portion 952 can include a flange 956, which can be curved and extend outwardly. In this way, connector portion 952 can be positioned (e.g., slidable) along keyway 940 and locked into place. Connector portion 952 can also be unlocked from its position, and thus can be repositioned along keyway 940 and / or removed from keyway 940. To assemble, a technician can insert an end of flange 956 into receiver 944 and rotate flange 956 relative to an axis parallel to the length of keyway 940 to connect object support connector 950 to wire track 910, as shown in (B) of Figure 10 Figure 10 one or more arms (e.g., arms 1030, 1032) of wire track 910 can be curved to allow flange 956 to snap into keyway 940, with the detents and recesses cooperating to interlock object support connector 950 to wire track 910.

[0049] One or more components of wire track 910 (e.g., wire track 910 and one or more anchor points) can be integrally formed from suitable material(s) by one or more of an injection molding process, an extrusion process, an additive manufacturing process (e.g., a fused deposition modeling (FDM) process, a three-dimensional (3D) printing process), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the wire track can be assembled from separate plastic parts and secured together by welding, solvent, adhesive, etc.

[0050] Figure 11 Another embodiment of a wire track system is shown. The wire track system is a mount 1100 configured to route an elongate object from a first location to a second location. Mount 1100 includes an elongate base portion 1110 and an elongate saddle portion 1140. Elongate saddle portion 1140 can be spaced apart from elongate base portion 1110. Elongate saddle portion 1140 (e.g., a connector region of elongate base portion 1110) is configured to, for example, receive an object support connector and / or to route an object via a wire track similar to Figures 2 to 4 ​The object support connector of the illustrated mount 200 receives an elongate object (e.g., a wire).

[0051] The elongate saddle portion 1140 can extend along a majority of the elongate base portion 1110. The elongate saddle portion 1140 defines a plurality of connector regions (e.g., connector region 1142, connector region 1144, connector region 1146, connector region 1148) that can be spaced apart from the elongate base portion 1110 and can extend along a portion of the elongate base portion 1110. The connector regions are configured to receive object support connectors (e.g., Figure 3 the object support connector 370 of the article support 370, Figure 3 the article support connector 380 of the article support 380) for attaching an object (e.g., a wire 396 as illustrated in Figure 3 the article support 370) to the mount 1100. The object support connectors can be configured to hold the object generally parallel to the length of the mount.

[0052] Figure 11 The connector regions illustrated in FIG. 11 are spaced apart on the elongate saddle portion 1140. The connector regions define at least one passageway (e.g., passageway 1160, passageway 1162, passageway 1164, passageway 1166) through the elongate saddle portion 1140, for example, between two opposing supports. In aspects, the passageways are configured to receive an object support connector. Figure 11 In the illustrated aspects, the passageway 1160 is defined between the support 1150 and the support 1152, the passageway 1162 is defined between the support 1152 and the support 1154, the passageway 1164 is defined between the support 1154 and the support 1156, and the passageway 1166 is defined between the support 1156 and the support 1158. The passageways are configured to receive an object support connector. In aspects, the passageways are configured to receive a strap (e.g., a cable tie) to attach an object to the elongate saddle portion at the connector region, a portion of the strap is passed through the passageway, wrapped around the object, and tightened to attach the object to the elongate saddle portion.

[0053] At least one of the connector regions is configured to receive an object support connector (e.g., the object support connector 370, the object support connector 380, the object support connector 950) at a variable position. The object support connector is configured to attach an object (e.g., the wire 396) to the mount 1100 at a variable position relative to the connector region to vary the position of the object relative to the elongate saddle portion 1140. In other words, the object support connector can be attached at a variable position such that the position of the object support connector relative to the connector region is variable. In aspects, the position of the object support connector can be varied by sliding the position of the receiver portion along the elongate saddle portion 1140 at the connector region (e.g., the connector region 1142).

[0054] The elongate base portion 1110 includes a top side 1114 opposite a bottom side 1112. It should be appreciated that the top and bottom sides should not be limited to any particular orientation. Support posts (e.g., support 1150, support 1152, support 1154, support 1156, support 1158) can space the top side 1112 from the elongate saddle portion 1140. The support posts can extend generally perpendicular to the plane of the base. One or more of the support posts can be configured to be cut (e.g., with a cutting tool), broken (e.g., frangibly), or otherwise separated to allow a technician to shorten the length of the mount 1100 (e.g., when the mount is too long to fit in the space in which the technician wants to install it).

[0055] The elongate base portion 1110 includes a mounting portion 1120 configured to connect the elongate base portion 1100 to a structure (e.g., structure 390). The mounting portion can include an adhesive portion 1122 configured to adhere to a mounting surface of the structure. The adhesive portion can include a pre-applied adhesive strip covered by a release liner. To mount the mount 1100 on a structure, the release liner is peeled off the adhesive strip and the adhesive portion is then applied to the mounting surface to adhere the elongate base portion 1110 to the mounting surface. In other aspects, the mounting portion 1120 can include one or more fastener apertures (e.g., fastener aperture 1124, fastener aperture 1126, fastener aperture 1128) defined through the base 1110 from the top side 1112 to the bottom side 1114. The fastener apertures are configured to receive fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws) (not shown) therethrough to attach the base portion 1110 to the structure. For example, the fasteners can engage mounting apertures (e.g., holes) defined in the structure (e.g., in a mounting surface of the structure).

[0056] The mounting portion 1120 can include any suitable structure to mount to a structure, some additional examples of which include fasteners (e.g., blind hole fasteners, clamp fasteners, clamp portions, mechanical fasteners, T-nut fasteners for T-slot metal frames, masonry mounts, push mounts, swing mounts, arrowhead fasteners, fir tree fasteners, edge clamp mounts, clip fasteners, bracket portions, twist fasteners configured to be received into slots of a track, welded stub mount, cable attachments, hose attachments), magnets, friction fits, and the like, and combinations thereof (e.g., fasteners and adhesive fasteners, adhesive fasteners and magnets).

[0057] The wire track 1110 can define an elongate key slot (e.g., key slot 1140) configured to connect to an object support connector (e.g., object support connector 950) configured to connect to an elongate object (e.g., elongate object 950) that is supported by the object support connector. The key slot can be configured to receive a key (e.g., key 1150) of the object support connector. The key can be configured to be received in the key slot in a manner that allows the object support connector to be moved along the key slot in a first direction (e.g., direction 1152) and to be prevented from being moved along the key slot in a second direction (e.g., direction 1154) that is different from the first direction. The key can be configured to be received in the key slot in a manner that allows the object support connector to be moved along the key slot in a third direction (e.g., direction 1156) that is different from the first direction and the second direction and to be prevented from being moved along the key slot in a fourth direction (e.g., direction 1158) that is different from the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction. Figure 3The wire 396) is attached to the wire track system 1100. The keyway 1140 is configured to receive and engage the connector portion 952 of the object support connector 950, such as... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown. The keyway 1141 can be accessed through a groove 1140 defined in the face of the wire track 1110. The groove can be elongated. The connector portion 1152 can be configured to slide into the keyway 1140 (e.g., from one end), snap into the keyway 1140, twist into the keyway 1140, rotate into the keyway 1140, etc. In one embodiment, the connector portion is configured to snap into the keyway 1140 by inserting the connector portion perpendicular to the wire track 1110, passing through the groove 1141, and rotating the connector portion until the matching contour area aligns.

[0058] Similar to Figure 9 The keyway 940, in Figure 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the keyway 1140 includes an upwardly bendable receiving portion 1143. The receiving portion 1143 may include one or more pawls and one or more recesses configured to engage mating pawls and / or recesses of a connecting portion of the object support connector 950. The connecting portion is configured to connect to the keyway 1140 defined in the wire track 1110; for example, the connecting portion is configured to mate and attach to the wire track 1110 at the keyway 1140. Thus, the connecting portion can be bonded to mate with the keyway.

[0059] One or more components of the wire track 1110 may be integrally formed from one or more suitable materials using one or more of the following processes: injection molding, extrusion, additive manufacturing (e.g., fused deposition modeling (FDM), 3D printing), or other suitable processes. In embodiments, one or more components of the wire track may be assembled from individual plastic parts and held together by welding, solvents, adhesives, etc.

[0060] Figure 12 Another aspect of the object support connector 1250 is shown, which is configured for use with elongated wire rails (e.g., wire rail 910, wire rail 1110), such as Figure 9 , Figure 10 and / or Figure 11 As shown. The object support connector 1250 includes a connector portion 1258, which is similar to... Figure 9 and Figure 10 The flange 956, the connecting portion is configured to connect with a keyway (e.g., keyway 940, keyway 1140) defined in a wire track (e.g., wire track 910, wire track 1110). The object support connector 1250 includes an object support 1254 configured to receive one or more objects (e.g.,Figure 3 wire 392) to attach the object to the structure. In this regard, the object support 1254 includes a saddle 1256 configured to receive the object and at least one groove (e.g., groove 1222, groove 1224) configured to receive a strap to retain the object (e.g., wire) within the saddle 1255.

[0061] The wire track (e.g., wire track 910, wire track 1110) can be formed from one or more segments that can be connected together by one or more connectors (e.g., Figure 13 the connector 1302, Figure 14 the connector 1402). The connector can include a first flange portion (e.g., first flange portion 1306, first flange portion 1406) and / or a second flange portion (e.g., second flange portion 1308, second flange portion 1408). The first flange portion is configured to be received into a keyway (e.g., keyway 940) of a first elongate wire track (e.g., elongate wire track 910) and the second flange portion is configured to be received into a keyway of a second elongate wire track, thereby connecting the two elongate wire tracks together. Figure 14 Aspects of the connector 1402 include a finger tab 1404 that protrudes from the connector 1402 to provide a finger grip for a technician to hold the connector 1402 when the two tracks are connected together.

[0062] Some other examples of wire track systems are as follows:

[0063] Example 1. A mount comprising: an elongate base portion configured to attach to a structure; and an elongate saddle portion having a plurality of connector regions spaced apart from the elongate base portion and extending along a portion of the elongate base portion, the connector regions configured to receive at least one object support connector for attaching an object to the mount.

[0064] Example 2. The mount of example 1, wherein at least one of the connector regions is configured to receive the object support connector at a variable position to vary an attachment position of the object on the mount relative to the elongate saddle portion.

[0065] Example 3. The mount of example 1, wherein the at least one connector region is discretely spaced apart from the other connector regions on the elongate saddle portion.

[0066] Example 4. The mount of example 1, wherein the elongate base portion includes a top side and the elongate saddle portion includes a plurality of supports that space the top side apart from the elongate saddle portion.

[0067] Example 5. The mount of Example 4, wherein the connector region further comprises: a passage defined between the two opposing supports through the elongate saddle portion, the passage configured to receive an object support connector.

[0068] Example 6. The mount of Example 5, wherein the object support connector comprises a strap configured to extend through the passage of the connector region.

[0069] Example 7. The mount of Example 5, wherein the object support connector comprises a slot configured to slide onto the elongate saddle portion at the connector region.

[0070] Example 8. The mount of Example 1, wherein the elongate saddle portion further comprises: a first elongate saddle portion; and a second elongate saddle portion, the first elongate saddle portion and the second elongate saddle portion linearly oriented to each other on the elongate base portion.

[0071] Example 9. The mount of Example 1, wherein the elongate base portion further comprises a mounting portion configured to connect the elongate base portion to a structure.

[0072] Example 10. The mount of Example 9, wherein the mounting portion further comprises an adhesive portion configured to adhere to a mounting surface of the structure.

[0073] Example 11. The mount of Example 9, wherein the elongate base portion comprises a top side opposite a bottom side, the mounting portion further comprising a fastener aperture defined through the base portion from the top side to the bottom side, the fastener aperture configured to receive a fastener therethrough to attach the base portion to the structure.

[0074] Example 12. The mount of Example 1, further comprising an object support connector configured to attach an object to the mount at a variable position relative to the connector region of the connector region to vary a position of the object relative to the elongate saddle portion.

[0075] Example 13. The mount of Example 1, wherein the elongate base portion and the elongate saddle portion are integrally formed.

[0076] Example 14. An object support connector configured to attach an object to a fixture, comprising: a clip portion configured to connect with the fixture, the clip portion comprising: a first elongate arm; and a second elongate arm spaced apart from the first elongate arm to define a slot therebetween, the slot configured to receive a portion of the fixture; and an object support extending from the clip portion and configured to support the object.

[0077] Example 15. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the clip portion is formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion to flex to receive the fixture portion in the slot and create a friction fit on the fixture portion.

[0078] Example 16. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the clip portion further includes a crosspiece extending between the proximal end of the first elongate arm and the proximal end of the second elongate arm, and the first elongate arm and the second elongate arm extend away from the crosspiece.

[0079] Example 17. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the object support further includes a passage configured to receive a strap to secure an object to the object support.

[0080] Example 18. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the object support further includes a conduit configured to receive an object therethrough.

[0081] Example 19. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the object support includes a cradle portion configured to receive an object.

[0082] Example 20. The object support connector of Example 14, wherein the clip portion and the object support are integrally formed.

[0083] Example 21. A system (900) comprising: a first anchor point (920) configured to attach to a structure; a second anchor point (922) configured to attach to the structure; an elongate wire track (910) extending between the first anchor point and the second anchor point, the elongate wire track defining an elongate keyway (940); and an object support connector (950) configured to receive an elongate article, the object support including a connector portion (952) configured to attach to the elongate wire track at the elongate keyway.

[0084] Example 20. The system of Example 19, wherein at least one of the first anchor point (920) or the second anchor point (922) spaces the elongate wire track (910) distally from the anchor point to define a strap passage (902) configured to receive a strap to attach an elongate object to the elongate wire track.

[0085] Example 21. The system of Example 19, wherein the connector portion (952) is keyed to mate with the keyway (910) and includes a curved and upwardly curved flange (965) configured to be received into a curved and upwardly facing receiver portion (944) of the keyway (940).

[0086] The components of the disclosed wire track system can be made of any suitable material, including but not limited to polymers (e.g., polymeric materials) and / or composite materials. Suitable polymeric materials can include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyoxymethylene (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), ultraviolet-stabilized polyoxymethylene (POM UV), acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA), cross-linked thermoplastics, partially cross-linked thermoplastics, high-temperature resins, ultraviolet (UV) resistant resins, other thermoplastics, etc., as well as one or more of their copolymers, blends, or alloys, and fiber-reinforced materials. Suitable polymeric materials can include one or more additives (e.g., heat stabilizers (such as copper iodide), impact modifiers (such as polyolefins, polyurethanes, rubbers), ultraviolet stabilizers (such as carbon black, hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS)), flame retardants (such as nitrogen-based halogen-free flame retardants, cyanurate melamine, melamine borate, ammonium polyphosphate), colorants, etc.). Suitable polymeric materials can be electrically non-conductive. One or more components of the disclosed fixtures can be formed of the same material as other components or a different material than other components.

[0087] In the description of aspects of the present wire track system, ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish different described objects, and do not limit the position, order, priority, number, content, etc. of the described objects. For example, taking “first elongated saddle portion” as an example, there can be one or more “elongated saddle portions”. In addition, objects modified by different ordinal numbers can be the same or different objects. For example, if the object is “elongated arm”, “first elongated arm” and “second elongated arm” can be the same or different elongated arms.

[0088] The term "elongate" as used herein, unless otherwise indicated by context, refers to a configuration or shape in which the length is greater than the width, although the width need not be uniform. The term "major portion" as used herein, unless otherwise indicated by context, refers to a portion that is at least about 50%. In some aspects, a major portion is at least about 60%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 88%, at least about 90%, at least about 91%, at least about 92%, at least about 93%, at least about 94%, at least about 95%, at least about 96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, or at least about 99%. The term "or" as used herein, unless otherwise indicated by context, can be taken to mean an "inclusive or," or a term that allows for inclusion or application of one or more items linked by the "or" word (e.g., the phrase "a or b" can be interpreted to allow for "a" only, "b" only, or both "a" and "b"). Also, as used herein, a phrase referring to "at least one of" a list of items refers to those items individually as well as in any combination of two or more of those items, including single members. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c" can cover a, b, c, a-b, a-c, b-c, and a-b-c, as well as any combination with multiples of the same element (e.g., a-a, a-a-a, a, b, a-a-c, a-b-b, a-c-c, b-b, b-b-b, b, b-c, c-c, and c-c, or any other ordering of a, b, and c). Also, items represented in the accompanying figures and terminology discussed herein can represent one or more items or some combination thereof, and as such can be interchanged in the specification and claims.

[0089] In aspects, the wire track system can include one or more features of the wire track systems illustrated in the figures and described above. Although embodiments of the wire track system have been described with language specific to certain features and / or methods, the specific features and methods disclosed herein are illustrative embodiments.

Claims

1. A mount comprising: an elongated base portion configured to attach to a structure; and an elongated saddle portion having a plurality of connector regions spaced apart from the elongated base portion and extending along a portion of the elongated base portion, the connector regions configured to receive at least one object support connector for attaching an object to the mount. At least one of the connector regions is configured to receive the object support connector at a variable position to vary an attachment position of the object on the mount relative to the elongated saddle portion.

2. The mount of claim 1, wherein At least one of the connector regions is discretely spaced apart from other connector regions on the elongated saddle portion.

3. The mount of claim 1, wherein The elongated base portion includes a top side, the elongated saddle portion includes a plurality of supports that space the top side apart from the elongated saddle portion.

4. The mount of claim 1, wherein One of the connector regions further comprises:

5. The mount of claim 4, wherein, a passageway defined between two opposing supports through the elongated saddle portion, the passageway configured to receive the object support connector. The object support connector includes a strap configured to extend through the passageway of the connector region.

6. The mount of claim 5, wherein, The object support connector includes a slot configured to slide onto the elongated saddle portion at the connector region.

7. The mount of claim 5, wherein The elongated saddle portion further comprises:

8. The mount of claim 1, wherein a first elongated saddle portion; and a second elongated saddle portion, the first and second elongated saddle portions linearly oriented to each other on the elongated base portion. The elongated base portion further comprises:

9. The mount of claim 1, wherein a mounting portion configured to connect the elongated base portion to the structure. The mounting portion further comprises:

10. The mount of claim 9, wherein, an adhesive portion configured to adhere to a mounting surface of the structure. The elongated base portion includes a top side opposite a bottom side, the mounting portion further comprises:

11. The mount of claim 9, wherein a fastener aperture defined through the base portion from the top side to the bottom side, the fastener aperture configured to receive a fastener therethrough to attach the base portion to the structure. Further comprising:

12. The mount of claim 1, wherein, an object support connector configured to attach the object to the mount at a variable position relative to the connector region of the connector region to vary a position of the object relative to the elongated saddle portion.

13. An object support connector configured to attach an object to a fixture comprising: a clip portion configured to connect with the fixture, the clip portion including: a first elongated arm; and a second elongated arm spaced apart from the first elongated arm to define a slot therebetween, the slot configured to receive a portion of the fixture; and an object support extending from the clip portion and configured to support the object. The clip portion is formed of a flexible material configured to enable the clip portion to flex to accommodate the fixture portion in the slot and create a friction fit on the fixture portion.

14. The object support coupling of claim 13, wherein, The clip portion further comprises:

15. The object support connection of example 13, wherein, ​ a crosspiece extending between a proximal end of the first elongate arm and a proximal end of the second elongate arm, and the first elongate arm and the second elongate arm extending away from the crosspiece.

16. The object support coupling of claim 13, wherein, The object support further comprises at least one of: a passageway configured to receive a strap to secure the object to the object support; or a conduit configured to receive the object therethrough.

17. The object support coupling of claim 13, wherein, The object support further comprises: a cradle portion configured to receive the object.

18. A system comprising: a first anchor point configured to attach to a structure; a second anchor point configured to attach to the structure; an elongate wire track extending between the first anchor point and the second anchor point, the elongate wire track defining an elongate keyway; and an object support connector configured to receive an elongate article, the object support comprising a connector portion configured to attach to the elongate wire track at the elongate keyway.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein, At least one of the first anchor point or the second anchor point spaces the elongate wire track distally from the anchor point to define a strap passageway configured to receive a strap to attach an elongate object to the elongate wire track.

20. The system of claim 18, wherein, The connector portion is keyed to mate with the keyway and comprises a curved and upwardly curved flange configured to be received into a curved and upwardly facing receiver portion of the keyway.

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