Long member support

Abstract

To provide a long member support tool which enables higher flexibility of attachment to a rod-like member.SOLUTION: A long member support tool 1 includes: a support part 2 for supporting a long member, such as a cable; and an attachment part 4 provided at the support part 2 to attach the support part 2 to a bolt material 100. The attachment part 4 has: a base part 10; and a holding part 12 disposed on the base part 10 to hold the bolt material 100. The base part 10 has a protruding part 14 which protrudes from a surface facing the holding part 12 of the base part 10 at the same position as the holding part 12 in an axial direction A of the bolt material 100 when the holding part 12 holds the bolt material 100. The structure forms a space 36, into which a holding part 12 of another long member support tool 1 may be inserted, between a portion of the base part 10 where the holding part 12 is not provided and the bolt material 100 when the holding part 12 holds the bolt material 100.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a long member support, and more specifically, to a long member support for attaching to a rod-shaped member to support a long member such as a cable.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a support for supporting a long member such as a cable, there is, for example, a support fixture described in Patent Document 1. The support fixture described in this Patent Document 1 is configured to be attached to a bolt member suspended from the ceiling, and includes a contact portion protruding from the support fixture main body so as to contact the bolt member, and a clamping portion that clamps the bolt member from the opposite side of the contact portion. In this support fixture, the contact portion and the clamping portion are arranged at different positions in the axial direction of the bolt member, and thus a space is formed between the bolt member and the support fixture main body when the bolt member is clamped by the clamping portion. By inserting the clamping portion of another support fixture into this space, two support fixtures can be attached to the same position of the bolt member.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The support mounting fixtures described above are designed to allow for the addition of additional support mounting fixtures at the same axial position on a bolt. These fixtures are attached to rods such as bolts suspended from the ceiling. However, when attempting to install large support mounting fixtures to support a large number of long members, in locations with height restrictions, such as double ceilings, the mounting position of the support mounting fixture may be too close to the ceiling, causing it to hit the ceiling. This can make it impossible to install support mounting fixtures of different sizes, resulting in poor usability of the fixtures.

[0005] Based on the problems described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a support for long members that offers greater freedom in attachment to rod-shaped members. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a long member support comprising a support portion for supporting a long member and an attachment portion provided on the support portion for attaching the support portion to a rod-shaped member, wherein the attachment portion has a base portion and a gripping portion disposed on the base portion for gripping the rod-shaped member, and the base portion has a projection portion that protrudes from the surface of the base portion facing the gripping portion at the same position as the gripping portion in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member when the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member, thereby creating a space between the portion of the base portion where the gripping portion is not provided and the rod-shaped member into which the gripping portion of another long member support can be inserted when the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member. The gripping parts are provided in pairs or more at predetermined intervals in the axial direction, and a space is formed between at least one pair of gripping parts, and the pair of gripping parts are formed at their bases from opposite sides of the axial direction in a substantially arc shape around the axial direction toward opposite directions. It is characterized by the following.

[0007] In the present invention configured as described above, the base portion has a projection at the same position as the gripping portion in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member. This creates a space between the portion of the base without a gripping portion and the rod-shaped member when the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member. Multiple long member supports can be attached to the rod-shaped member by inserting the gripping portion of another long member support into this space. At this time, since the space is formed in the portion of the base without a gripping portion, it becomes possible to position the gripping portion of the other long member support in a different axial position from the gripping portion of the first long member support. Therefore, the degree of freedom in the mounting position of the other long member supports is increased, and it becomes possible to attach long member supports of various sizes depending on the situation at various mounting sites. Furthermore, in the present invention configured in this way, since a space is formed between at least one pair of gripping portions, it becomes possible to arrange multiple elongated member supports in positions that partially overlap the rod-shaped member in the axial direction. Therefore, when installation space is limited, it becomes possible to arrange multiple elongated member supports while slightly offsetting them in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member.

[0008] In the present invention, preferably, the protrusion is formed over at least the entire length in the axial direction of the gripping portion. In the present invention configured in this way, since the protrusion is formed along at least the entire length in the axial direction of the gripping portion, no space is formed at the position of the gripping portion. Therefore, the gripping portions of other elongated member supports can be attached to the rod-shaped member without overlapping the gripping portion of the first elongated member support. Thus, it is prevented that the gripping portions of multiple elongated member supports are attached to the same position in the axial direction of the rod.

[0009] In the present invention, preferably, one or more gripping portions are provided at predetermined intervals in the axial direction, and the space is formed between at least one pair of gripping portions. In the present invention configured in this way, a space is formed between at least one pair of gripping portions, making it possible to arrange multiple elongated member supports in positions that partially overlap the rod-shaped member in the axial direction. Therefore, when installation space is limited, it becomes possible to arrange multiple elongated member supports while slightly offsetting them in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member.

[0010] In the present invention, preferably, the end of the protruding portion that is closer to the space is located at the same axial position as the end of the gripping portion that is closer to the space. In the present invention configured in this way, the end of the protruding portion closer to the space is located at the same position as the end of the gripping portion closer to the space. Therefore, the position of the end of the gripping portion becomes the starting position of the space, making it easier to grasp the position of the space and easier to attach other long member supports. In this invention, a pair of raised portions are formed on the protruding portion, with one raised portion formed on one side of the base portion approximately in the width direction center, and the other raised portion formed on the other side of the base portion opposite to the first raised portion, relative to the base portion approximately in the width direction center. In the present invention, the raised portion has an inclined surface that slopes toward the center in the width direction of the base. In the present invention, a projection extending across the entire width of the base is formed at the axial end of the base. In the present invention, the base portion has a curved end that serves as a guide to assist in holding the rod-shaped member. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a front view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a bottom view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a front view showing a long member support according to one embodiment of the present invention attached to a rod-shaped member. [Figure 7] This is a front view showing a state in which two long member support devices according to one embodiment of the present invention are attached to a rod-shaped member. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figs. 1 to 3 are perspective views showing a long member support 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 4 is a front view showing the long member support 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 5 is a bottom view showing the long member support 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in these Figs. 1 to 5, the long member support 1 includes a support portion 2 for supporting a long member (not shown) such as a cable, a PF pipe, or a pipe, and an attachment portion 4 provided on the support portion 2 for attaching the support portion 2 to a bolt member 100 (Fig. 6) as a rod-shaped member. The long member support 1 is entirely made of resin.

[0013] The support portion 2 has an arm portion 6 that curves in an arc shape and a flap 8 that is integrally formed at the tip of the arm portion 6. The arm portion 6 is a plate-shaped member having a predetermined width, and on its outer surface, a rib 9 that protrudes outward along the longitudinal direction is formed at the center in the width direction. The flap 8 is formed of a plate-shaped member that is thinner and has a smaller width than the arm portion 6, and extends from the tip of the arm portion 6 so as to enter inside the arc of the arm portion 6. The flap 8 has flexibility due to its thinness.

[0014] The attachment portion 4 has a base portion 10, a gripping portion 12 disposed on the base portion 10 for gripping the bolt member 100, and a protruding portion 14 protruding from the base portion 10. The base portion 10 extends from the base end portion 6A of the arm portion 6 toward the flap 8, and thus, as shown in Fig. 2, the long member support 1 is formed in a substantially D shape by the arm portion 6 and the base portion 10. With such a shape, a space 16 capable of receiving a long member is formed by the arm portion 6 and the base portion 10. Further, the tip of the flap 8 does not contact the base portion 10, and a gap 18 is formed between the tip of the flap 8 and the base portion 10.

[0015] The gripping portions 12 are formed at both ends of the base portion 10, and in this embodiment, a pair of them are provided at a predetermined interval. The gripping portions 12 are formed in a substantially arc shape from the ends on opposite sides with respect to the axial direction A of the bolt member 100 when the gripping portions 12 grip the bolt member 100. Therefore, the pair of gripping portions 12 are formed in a direction facing each other. The tip of the gripping portion 12 is at a position having a distance from the base portion 10, and thus, a gap 20 is formed between the tip of the gripping portion 12 and the base portion 10. The base end portion of the gripping portion 12 has a smaller dimension in the axial direction than the tip portion, whereby the gripping portion 12 is easily deformed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, wavy concavo-convex portions 22 are formed on the inner surface of the gripping portion 12. The concavo-convex portions 22 extend along the longitudinal direction of the base portion 10.

[0016] The protruding portions 14 are formed at the same positions as the gripping portions 12 in the axial direction A, that is, at both ends of the base portion 10, and thus, a pair of them are provided at a predetermined distance. The protruding portions 14 protrude from the surface of the base portion 10 facing the gripping portions 1 in the direction of the gripping portions 12. In this embodiment, the protruding portions 14 are formed over the entire length of the dimension L1 in the axial direction A of the gripping portions 12. Therefore, the dimension L2 in the axial direction A of the protruding portions 14 is equal to the dimension L1. Further, both ends of the protruding portions 14 in the axial direction A are located at the same positions as both ends of the gripping portions 12 in the axial direction A, respectively. Since the protruding portions 14 are provided at a predetermined distance from the base portion 10 and protrude from the base portion 10, a recess 24 is formed between the pair of protruding portions 14. The dimension L3 in the axial direction A of the recess 24 is set to be not less than the dimension L1 in the axial direction A of the gripping portions 12.

[0017] A pair of raised portions 26 are formed on the protruding portion 14, further rising from the protruding portion 14. One raised portion 26A is formed closer to the gripping portion 12 than the center of the base portion 10 in the width direction, and at the end of the raised portion 26A that terminates approximately in the center of the base portion 10 in the width direction, an inclined surface 28A is formed that decreases in thickness toward approximately the center of the base portion 10 in the width direction, i.e., inclined toward the base portion 10. The other raised portion 26B is positioned further outward in the axial direction A than the one raised portion 26A, and has an inclined surface 28B that is symmetrically positioned with respect to the inclined surface 28A of the one raised portion 26A. The axial dimension A of the one raised portion 26A is set to be larger than the axial dimension A of the other raised portion 26B, L5. These inclined surfaces 28A and 28B form a V-shaped inclined surface on the protruding portion 14 when viewed from the axial direction A.

[0018] A projection 30 is formed at the end of the base 10 on the side where the base end of the arm portion 6 is located, extending outward in the axial direction A compared to the other raised portion 26B. The projection 30 extends across the entire width of the base 10 and is formed in a substantially triangular cross-section. Furthermore, a projection 31 is formed on the other raised portion 26B that is adjacent to projection 30. At the base portion 10, a guide portion 32 is provided at the end opposite to the end on which the projection 30 is provided, to assist in holding the bolt material 100. The guide portion 32 has a curved portion 34 that curves from the side of the base portion 10 on the arm portion 6 side toward the side of the gripping portion 12 and extends outward in the axial direction A, while simultaneously curving away from the base end of the gripping portion 12 as it approaches the tip.

[0019] The long member support 1 configured in this way is used as follows. Figure 6 is a front view showing a long member support 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention attached to a bolt 100. As shown in Figure 6, when attaching the long member support 1 to the bolt 100, the bolt 100 is positioned between a pair of gripping portions 12 so as to intersect with the axial direction A of the long member support 1, and placed in the gap 20 between one gripping portion 12 and the base portion 10. When the long member support 1 is rotated relative to the bolt 100, the bolt 100 overcomes the other raised portion 26B and stabilizes between one inclined surface 28A and the other inclined surface 28B. Furthermore, when the long member support 1 rotates, the gripping portions 12 are pressed against the bolt 100 and elastically deform, accepting the bolt 100.

[0020] As the bolt material 100 passes over the guide portion 32 while the guide portion 32 bends toward the arm portion 6, the elastic force causes it to return to its original state, and as a result, the curved portion 34 of the guide portion 32 follows the outer circumference of the bolt material 100, preventing the long member support 1 from coming off the bolt material 100. Furthermore, when the bolt material 100 is gripped by the gripping portion 12, the bolt material 100 is placed on the projection 30.

[0021] As shown in Figure 6, the long member support 1 is attached to the bolt 100 while the bolt 100 is gripped by the gripping portion 12. To support a long member such as a cable with the long member support 1, the cable is passed through the gap 18 between the flap 8 and the base 10 of the support portion 2. The flap 8 then elastically deforms, widening the gap 18, and the long member is housed in the space 16 surrounded by the arm portion 6. Due to its shape and arrangement, the flap 8 is easily deformed toward the space 16 but difficult to deform toward the outside. Therefore, once a long member is housed in the space 16, it is difficult for it to come out.

[0022] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, when the bolt material 100 is gripped by the gripping portion 12, a space 36 is formed between the bolt material 100 and the base portion 10 by the recess 24 formed between the pair of protrusions 14 and the gripping portion 12. The thickness of this space 36, that is, the distance D between the bolt material 100 and the base portion 10, is greater than the thickness of the gripping portion 12. Therefore, the gripping portion 12 of another long member support 1 can be inserted into this space 36.

[0023] Figure 7 is a front view showing two elongated member support brackets 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention attached to a bolt material 100. As shown in Figure 7, the gripping portion 12 of the other elongated member support bracket 1 can be inserted into the space 36 formed when the first elongated member support bracket 1 is attached to the bolt material 100, thereby attaching the other elongated member support bracket 1. In this state, the two elongated member support brackets 1 are arranged so that a portion of them overlaps with respect to the axial direction A.

[0024] According to this embodiment configured in this way, the following excellent effects can be obtained. Since the protruding portion 14 is formed at the same position as the gripping portion 12 with respect to the axial direction A, a space 36 is formed in a position where no gripping portion 12 is provided, i.e., between the pair of gripping portions 12. Therefore, the gripping portion 12 of another elongated member support 1 can be inserted into this space 36 and the other elongated member support 1 can be mounted at a different position in the axial direction from the first elongated member support 1. This increases the degree of freedom in the mounting position of the elongated member support. This is particularly useful when there is limited space, such as when the mounting position of the elongated member support 1 to the bolt material 100 is close to the ceiling, or when it is desired to mount an elongated member support 1 with a larger support portion 2, as it allows it to be mounted lower than the mounting position of the first elongated member support 1.

[0025] Since the protrusion 14 is formed along the entire axial length of the gripping portion 12, no space 36 is formed in the area where the gripping portion 12 is located. Therefore, the gripping portion 12 of another elongated member support 1 cannot be inserted into the position of the gripping portion 12 of the first elongated member support 1. Thus, it is possible to prevent other elongated member support 1 from being attached in the same position as the first elongated member support 1.

[0026] Since a pair of gripping parts 12 are provided at a predetermined interval, and a space 36 is formed between these gripping parts 12, other elongated member supports 1 can be positioned so as to partially overlap the first elongated member support 1 in the axial direction. Therefore, it is possible to ensure a degree of freedom in the mounting position without making the installation space for the elongated member supports 1 too large.

[0027] Since both ends of the protruding portion 14 are located at the same position in the axial direction A as both ends of the gripping portion 12, the end of the gripping portion 12 is at the position of the end of the protruding portion 14, and is the starting position of the space 36. Therefore, the position of the space 36 can be easily determined, and other long member support devices 1 can be easily attached.

[0028] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and may also be in the following forms, for example. When the protrusion is positioned at the same location as the gripping portion in the axial direction, this includes cases where the entire protrusion is positioned at the same location as the gripping portion in the axial direction, such that both axial ends of the protrusion are positioned at the same location as or inside both axial ends of the gripping portion, or where the protrusion is positioned at the same location as the entire gripping portion in the axial direction, such that both axial ends of the protrusion are positioned at the same location as or outside both axial ends of the gripping portion. Therefore, the protrusion does not have to be formed over the entire axial length of the gripping portion as in the embodiments described above; for example, the entire protrusion may be formed over a portion of the entire axial length of the gripping portion.

[0029] The term "long member" refers to any long member, including cables, PF conduits, pipes, and other long members as described in the embodiments above. In the embodiment described above, a pair of gripping parts were provided at the base, but this is not limited to this; for example, one or more pairs may be provided. Alternatively, one gripping part may be provided, or three or more may be provided. Although the material of the elongated member support was resin in the embodiment described above, it is not limited to resin and any material can be used. Furthermore, the elongated member support does not have to be made of the same material as a whole; for example, each part such as the arm, flap, gripping part, guide part, and base may be made of different materials, or parts of them may be made of different materials. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0030] 1. Support for long members 2 Support part 4. Mounting part 10 base 12 Grip part 14 Protrusion 36 Space

Claims

1. A support section for supporting long members, A long member support device comprising a mounting portion provided on the support portion for attaching the support portion to a rod-shaped member, The mounting portion has a base and a gripping portion disposed on the base for gripping the rod-shaped member. The base portion has a projection that protrudes from the surface of the base portion facing the gripping portion at the same position as the gripping portion in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member when the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member, thereby creating a space between the portion of the base portion where the gripping portion is not provided and the rod-shaped member into which the gripping portion of another long member support can be inserted when the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member. The gripping portions are provided in pairs or more at predetermined intervals in the axial direction, and the space is formed between at least one pair of the gripping portions. The pair of gripping portions are formed at the base from opposite sides of the axial direction, in a substantially arc shape around the axial direction, and extending in opposite directions. A long member support device characterized by the following features.

2. The protrusion is formed over at least the entire length of the gripping portion in the axial direction. The long member support according to claim 1.

3. By inserting the gripping portion of one of the multiple elongated member supports into the space of another elongated member support, the multiple elongated member supports can be attached to different positions that partially overlap in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member. The long member support according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The end of the protruding portion that is closer to the space is located at the same position in the axial direction as the end of the gripping portion that is closer to the space. A support for a long member according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. A support section for supporting long members, A long member support device comprising a mounting portion provided on the support portion for attaching the support portion to a rod-shaped member, The mounting portion has a base and a gripping portion disposed on the base for gripping the rod-shaped member. When the gripping portion grips the rod-shaped member, a space is formed between the base and the rod-shaped member into which the gripping portion of another long member support can be inserted. The gripping portion is provided in pairs or more on the base at a predetermined interval in the axial direction of the rod-shaped member when the rod-shaped member is gripped, and the space is formed between the pair of gripping portions, The pair of gripping portions are formed at the base from opposite sides of the axial direction, in a substantially arc shape around the axial direction, and extending in opposite directions. By inserting the gripping portion of the second long member support into the space of the first long member support, multiple long member supports can be attached to the rod-shaped member at different positions that partially overlap in the axial direction. A long member support device characterized by the following features.

6. A pair of raised portions are formed on the aforementioned protruding portion, with one of the raised portions being formed on one side of the base portion approximately in the width direction center, and the other raised portion being formed on the other side of the base portion approximately in the width direction center, opposite to the first raised portion. A support for a long member according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. The raised portion has an inclined surface that slopes toward the center in the width direction of the base. The long member support according to claim 6.

8. At the base portion, a projection is formed at the axial end that extends across the entire width of the base portion. A support for a long member according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

9. At the base, a curved portion is formed at the axial end to assist in holding the rod-shaped member. A support for a long member according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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