Aspects of the invention relate to a system (1) comprising a first strut bracket (320) and a second strut bracket (360). The first and second strut brackets are configured to support a bracing strut (310) such that the bracing strut extends between the first and second strut brackets. At least one of the first and second strut brackets comprise a protrusion (346) having a curved side in cross- section. The respective strut bracket comprises a fixing point (214) enabling connection of the respective strut bracket to the bracing strut such that the curved side of the protrusion faces a surface of the bracing to resist buckling of the bracing strut.
F16B 7/22 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using hooks or like elements
F16B 9/00 - Connections of rods or tubular parts to flat surfaces at an angle
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
E04B 9/00 - CeilingsConstruction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilingsCeiling construction with regard to insulation
E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANGERS AND HANGER SYSTEMS
A hanger (10) is disclosed, comprising a main part (12). The main part (12) has a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (1B) extending therethrough. The main part (12) comprises a plurality of walls (18, 26, 28, 29, 32, 80) defining at least one support compartment (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D) for supporting an elongate item (1A). A first wall (28) of the plurality of walls (18, 26, 28, 29, 32, 80) comprises a gap (22) to allow elongate items (1A) to be received in a support compartment (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D). A spacer (90) is also disclosed. A closure member (24) is also disclosed. A wire channel (118) and wire form (114) are also disclosed.
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
3.
ELONGATE ARTICLE CLAMPING DEVICE WITH AN EXIT DIRECTION NONPARALLEL TO AN ENTRY DIRECTION
Embodiments relate to a clamping device (100). The clamping device (100) comprises a first entrance (102) to receive an elongate article (1) from at least a first direction (D1). The clamping device (100) comprises a first exit (104) to enable the elongate article (1) to exit the clamping device (100) in a second direction (D2) nonparallel to the first direction (D1). The clamping device (100) comprises a first passage (106) between the first entrance (102) and the first exit (104). The clamping device (100) comprises a second entrance (112) to receive the elongate article (1). The clamping device (100) comprises a clamping mechanism (130) to enable movement of the elongate article (1) in a feed direction through the second entrance (112), and inhibit movement of the elongate article (1) in a reverse direction opposite the feed direction.
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
Anchor (Figure 1) An anchor (10) comprises a main part (14) defining a passage (16) to receive an elongate article (18). The anchor (10) further includes first and second clamp members (22) arranged in the passage (16) to receive the article (18) therebetween. The passage (16) has a converging wall region (28). Movement of the first and second clamp members (22) along the passage (16) in the direction of the inward convergence of the wall region (28) urges the clamp members (22) towards each other.
A gripping arrangement comprises a gripping member (30) having a formation (42) configured to cooperate with the corresponding formation (46) on a selected one of a plurality of elongate members (14). An elongate member (14) is selected from said plurality of elongate members (14), each elongate member (14) having a corresponding formation (46) that differs from the corresponding formation (42) on the, or each, other elongate member (14). The formation (46) on the gripping member is cooperable with the corresponding formation (46) on each of said elongate members, thereby allowing the gripping member (30) to grip the selected elongate member (14).
F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
Aspects relate to a holding assembly (200), to a suspension arrangement (1), and to a system. The holding assembly (200) comprises: a fastener (202) configured to engage a suspender (100); a receptacle (204) to which the fastener (202) is mounted and defining a space (208) to receive an article (2) to be held; and a releaser (206) operable to control an engagement of the fastener (202) with the suspender (100) to enable the holding assembly (200) to be positioned along the suspender (100).
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
8.
LOOP INSTALLATION TOOL, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAID LOOP INSTALLATION TOOL
Embodiments relate to a loop installation tool (100), system (10), and method (200) for installing an elongate line (14) in a loop around an article (12). The loop installation tool (100) comprises first and second projections (104, 108) comprising first and second seats (128, 130) separated from each other by a gap (122). The loop installation tool (100) further comprises a latch (120) configured to be mounted to the first and second seats (128, 130) to span the gap (122), wherein the latch (120) is pivotable about the first seat (128) to a first open position and is pivotable about the second seat (130) to a second open position. The latch (120) comprises a securing device (124), which comprises an anti-feed formation (168) to resist or prevent feeding of a secured portion of the elongate line (14) through the securing device (124) when secured by the securing device (124).
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooksHooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.
A boxing machine (1) comprises a first boxing station (100A) and a second boxing station (100B). The boxing machine (1) further comprises a product conveyor (200) extending from a product inlet (202) to the first boxing station (100A) and from the first boxing station (100A) to the second boxing station (100B). The boxing machine (1) further comprises a box conveyor (300) extending from a box inlet (302) to the first boxing station (100A) and from the first boxing station (100A) to the second boxing station (100B). The first boxing station (100A) is configured to insert a first set of products (2) from the product conveyor (200) to a sideways-oriented box (3) on the box conveyor (300). The second boxing station (100B) is configured to insert a second set of products (2) to the sideways-oriented box (3) on the box conveyor (300).
A cantilever suspension assembly 100 comprises a suspension member 206 having a profiled cross-section, a support part 300 having a cantilever member 302 for supporting an article, and a securing device 400 comprising a hand release input 404. The hand release input 404 transitions the securing device 400 between securing and release states when hand-actuated. The release state of the securing device 400 enables the support part 300 to be released from the suspension member 206. The securing state of the securing device 400 engages the support part 300 with the suspension member 206. The securing device 400 allows the support part 300 to be engaged with the suspension member 206 at a plurality of heights along the suspension member 206.
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
Aspects relate to an anchor device (100) for engaging with a hole (1). The anchor device (100) comprises a body (102) for insertion into a hole (1). The anchor device (100) comprises a clamping member (104) movable, when in use, towards a centreline (106) of the body (102) as the body (102) is inserted into the hole (1). The body (102) comprises a reaction formation (108) for applying a reaction force to the clamping member (104) against extraction of the body (102) from the hole (1). The anchor device further comprises a holding portion (110) for holding the movable clamping member (104) to the body (102).
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
According to various, but not necessarily all, examples there is provided a handheld clamping device (100) comprising: a first jaw part (102); a second jaw part (104); and a clamping mechanism (106) to control a separation between the first jaw part and the second jaw part to vary the size of an opening (108) therebetween, wherein the clamping mechanism is mounted to the second jaw part and is movably engaged to the first jaw part to enable the size of the opening to be varied, wherein the clamping mechanism extends from the first jaw part, behind the opening, to the second jaw part, and wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a tool-receiving portion (110) to receive a handheld tool, enabling tightening of the handheld clamping device against one or more articles 1, 2 between the first and second jaw parts.
A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.
A clamping assembly 10 and a catenary system 1 are disclosed. The clamping assembly comprises a clamp 100 and a strain relief guide 200. The clamp 100 comprises first and second clamping members 102 movable towards an outer side surface 6 of an elongate article 5 to secure the elongate article 5 therebetween in a channel 134 of the clamp 100. The strain relief guide 200 is configured to extend from the channel 134 and is resiliently flexible along its length.
An overhead line clamp (100) securable to an overhead line (2), the overhead line clamp (100) comprising: pincer members (102); a hinge (104) to enable the pincer members (102) to actuate between an open position and a closed position, wherein at the closed position the pincer members (102) are configured to secure the overhead line (2); and a hand-operable latch (108) configured to actuate the pincer members (102) between the open position and the closed position.
H02G 7/06 - Suspensions for lines or cables along a separate supporting wire, e.g. S-hook
F16L 3/02 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing
A suspension assembly comprising: a support member for supporting an item; an elongate suspension article defining a securing opening; and a securing device on the support member. The support member defines an aperture through which the suspension article can be inserted. The securing device has a securing member movable across the aperture between a securing position and a non-securing position. The securing member is receivable through the securing opening in the suspension article to secure the support member to the suspension article when the suspension article is received through the aperture and the securing member is in the securing position.
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Metal connectors and metal fasteners for joining wires, ropes and cables, metal connectors and metal fasteners for tensioning wires, ropes and cables, metal connectors and metal fasteners for securing wires, ropes and cables, all being made wholly of metal; metal connectors and metal fasteners for joining wires, ropes and cables, metal connectors and metal fasteners for tensioning wires, ropes and cables, metal connectors and metal fasteners for securing wires, ropes and cables, all being made principally of metal.
A clamping device includes: a body defining opposite apertures to allow an elongate article to extend through the body, the body further defining a space between the apertures; a clamping member for clamping the elongate article; and an insert arrangement or overmoulded part received in the space. The insert arrangement or overmoulded part includes a holder defining a passage along which the elongate article can extend, wherein the holder includes a clamping formation, and the clamping member clamps the elongate article against the clamping formation in use.
According to various, but not necessarily all, embodiments of the invention there is provided a clamp (100) configured to connect a pair of elongate articles (2, 3, 5), the clamp comprising: a first closed position to secure the clamp (100) to a first one of the elongate articles (2, 3); and a second closed position to further secure the clamp (100) to a second one of the elongate articles (5).
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a fastening arrangement (24) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The fastening arrangement (24) comprises a holding component (26) for holding the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) defines a through hole (28) for receiving the elongate member (14) through the holding component (26). The through hole (28) has a holding region (36) and a release region (38). The holding component (26) has cooperating formations at the holding region (36) to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) is movable relative to the support member (12) between a holding position and a released position. In the holding position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the holding region (36), and the cooperating formations of the holding component (26) cooperate with the corresponding formations of the elongate member (14) to fasten the elongate member (14) to the holding component (26). In the released position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the release region (38), thereby allowing the elongate member (14) to be released from the holding component (26).
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
There is provided a clamping apparatus 100 and a method 800 of using the clamping apparatus 100. The clamping apparatus 100 comprises a clamping device 102 configured to clamp an elongate article 104, and flexible trunking 106 through which the elongate article 104 can extend, wherein the flexible trunking 106 is longer than the clamping device 102 in a first direction L, and wherein the flexible trunking 106 is flexible because the flexible trunking 106 is more flexible than the clamping device 102 about at least a first axis A perpendicular to the first direction L.
There is provided a securing assembly (16), a connecting device (120), an attaching arrangement (24), and a heating arrangement (10) incorporating securing assemblies (16). An elongate member (18) is arrangeable around a first article (12). A connecting device (120) is provided for connecting opposite end regions (19) of an elongate member (18) to each other. An attaching arrangement (24) is also provided for attaching the elongate member (120) to a second article (14), thereby securing the second article (14) to the first article (12).
F16L 53/32 - Heating of pipes or pipe systems using hot fluids
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
F16L 3/06 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
The present disclosure relates to a securing arrangement (102), a suspension assembly (100), and a method. The securing arrangement (102) is for suspending an elongate member (10). The securing arrangement (102) comprises a first securing device (1, 34) for securing an elongate support (6). The securing arrangement (102) further includes a second securing device (30, 44, 70) for securing the elongate member (10). Each of the first and second securing devices (1, 34 and 30, 44, 70) comprises a main part (2, 36, 111), a securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) movably mounted on the main part (2, 36, 111), and an urging member (21, 42, 64, 122A, 122B) for urging the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) from a release position to a securing position in which the elongate support (6) or the elongate member (10) are secured by the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60).
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a securing arrangement (16) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The securing arrangement (16) comprises a clamping arrangement comprising a body (36) having an internal converging wall arrangement (42). The converging wall arrangement (42) defines a passage (44) for receiving the elongate member (14) therethrough. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping member (48) in the passage (44). The clamping member (48) is movable along the passage (44) in a clamping direction to clamp the elongate member (14).
F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
F16B 2/16 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using rollers or balls
A clamping device (100) for clamping an elongate article (1, 2), the clamping device (100) comprising: a body (102) into which the elongate article (1, 2) is insertable; an entrance aperture (148, 248); an exit aperture (150, 250) adjacent to the entrance aperture (148, 248); and a flexible barrier (162, 262) proximal to the exit aperture (150, 250), wherein the flexible barrier (162, 262) is located relative to the exit aperture (150, 250) to be contactable by an end of the elongate article (1, 2), wherein force against the flexible barrier (162, 262) by the end of the elongate article (1, 2) deflects the flexible barrier (162, 262) in an opening direction to enable the end of the elongate article (1, 2) to leave the clamping device (100) through the exit aperture (150, 250), and wherein the clamping device (100) is configured to limit a range of flexure of the flexible barrier (162, 262) in the opening direction to an acute angle.
A system (10) comprising a torque tube (100) and a cable diverter (300) securable to an exterior surface (101) of the torque tube (100), the cable diverter (300) comprising a base (310) securable to an exterior surface (101) of the torque tube (101), and a leg (320) to divert an elongate article (102) away from the exterior surface (101) of the torque tube (100), and wherein the elongate article (102) is cabling.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices for use with wires and cables; wedges; parts and fittings of connectors and fastening devices for use with wires and cables. Connectors and fastening devices adapted for use with wires and cables carrying electrical current; parts and fittings of connectors and fastening devices for use with wires and cables carrying electrical current.
47.
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANGERS AND HANGER SYSTEMS
F16B 2/04 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening internal, i.e. with spreading action
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
A hanger (10) comprises a main part (12) having a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (15) in a position in which the elongate article (15) extends through the holding formation (36). The main part (12) has a support portion (38) for supporting an elongate item (11). The main part (12) defines a gap (22) to allow the elongate item (11) to be received in the support portion (38). The hanger (10) further includes a closure member (24) to close the gap (22).
F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-threadPins, including deformable elementsRivets
F16B 2/04 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening internal, i.e. with spreading action
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
49.
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANGERS AND HANGER SYSTEMS
A hanger (10) is disclosed, comprising a main part (12). The main part (12) has a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (1B) extending therethrough. The main part (12) comprises a plurality of walls (18, 26, 28, 29, 32, 80) defining at least one support compartment (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D) for supporting an elongate item (1A). A first wall (28) of the plurality of walls (18, 26, 28, 29, 32, 80) comprises a gap (22) to allow elongate items (1A) to be received in a support compartment (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D). A spacer (90) is also disclosed. A closure member (24) is also disclosed. A wire channel (118) and wire form (114) are also disclosed.
F16B 2/04 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening internal, i.e. with spreading action
F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices namely wire and cable connectors and fasteners, all for joining, tensioning and securing wires, ropes and cables; wire, metal cable wire, wire ropes
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Metal connectors and metal fasteners for use with wires of common metals and cables of metal, non electric and metal cable wire; contact clamps of metal; metallic end fixings namely metal loops, metal screw anchors, snap ring fasteners of metal and barrel hoops of metal; metal catenary wires fixings
(2) Cable and wire connectors adapted for use with wires and cables carrying electrical current; cable for carrying electrical current
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices for use with wires and cables; clamps; end fixings; metal catenary fixings. Connectors and fastening devices adapted for use with wires and cables carrying electrical current; cable for carrying electrical current.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal brackets; Cartridges (made principally of metal) for use as building and construction materials. Cartridges (made principally of non-metal) for use as building and construction materials.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices, all for joining, tensioning and securing wires; wire ropes and cables; cable ties, metallic clips; suspension kits comprising looped wire rope strand and wire rope connecting and fastening devices of common metal; metal eyelets, eyebolts, toggle fixings, metallic end fixings; brackets; straps for brackets. Cables ( for carrying electric current). Non-metallic brackets; non-metallic hangers for use in building and construction.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices, all for joining, tensioning and securing wires; wire ropes and cables; cable ties, metallic clips; suspension kits comprising looped wire rope strand and wire rope connecting and fastening devices of common metal; metal eyelets, eyebolts, toggle fixings, metallic end fixings; brackets; straps for brackets. Cables ( for carrying electric current). Non-metallic brackets; non-metallic hangers for use in building and construction.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
All-purpose straps made of metal; hooks made of metal; metallic support system consisting of hangers for pipes and cables; metallic support system consisting of hooks for pipes and cables Non-metal hangers for pipes; non-metal hangers for cables; non-metallic support system consisting of hangers for pipes and cables; non-metallic support system consisting of hooks for pipes and cable
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
(1) All-purpose straps made of metal; hooks made of metal for pipes and cables; metallic support system consisting of hangers for pipes and cables; metallic support system consisting of hooks for pipes and cables.
(2) Non-metal building materials, namely, non-metal hangers for pipes, non-metal hangers for cables, non metallic support system consisting of hangers for pipes and cables and non-metallic support system consisting of hooks for pipes and cable.
A suspension assembly (14) comprises first and second suspension members (10, 12). The suspension assembly (14) further includes a pivot member (24) on which the first and second suspension members (10, 12) are pivotally mounted. Each of the first and second suspension members (10,12) defines clamping recess (30) for receiving an article (16). Each of the first and second suspension members (10, 12) also defines an elongate aperture (28) for effecting pivoting movement of at least one of the first and second suspension members (10, 12) to clamp the article in the clamping recesses (30).
F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
H02G 7/08 - Members clamped to the supporting wire or to the line or cable
A stiffening apparatus (10) for use with a suspension assembly (12) is disclosed. The stiffening apparatus (10) comprises a suspension assembly (68) configured for receiving a first part of the suspension assembly (12). The stiffening apparatus (10) further includes a holder (70) extending transverse to the suspension assembly (68). The holder (70) is configured for receiving a second part of the suspension assembly (12). The holder (70) secures the stiffening apparatus (10) to the suspension assembly (12).
E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground
E04B 9/20 - Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
E04B 1/92 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers
E04B 1/94 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against fire
E04B 1/98 - Protection against other undesired influences or dangers against vibrations or shocksProtection against other undesired influences or dangers against mechanical destruction, e.g. by air-raids
Aspects relate to a holding assembly (200), to a suspension arrangement (1), and to a system. The holding assembly (200) comprises: a fastener (202) configured to engage a suspender (100); a receptacle (204) to which the fastener (202) is mounted and defining a space (208) to receive an article (2) to be held; and a releaser (206) operable to control an engagement of the fastener (202) with the suspender (100) to enable the holding assembly (200) to be positioned along the suspender (100).
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
Aspects relate to a clamping device (100) and a clamp (200). The clamp (200) is for securing an elongate article (1), such as barbed wire, within the clamping device (100). The clamp (200) comprises an elongate clamp body (202) having opposite ends (208, 210). The clamp (200) comprises a clamping surface (206) on the clamp body (202). The clamp (200) comprises a sliding surface (212) on the clamp body (202). The clamping surface (206) is substantially parallel to the sliding surface (212).
Aspects relate to a clamping device (100) and a clamp (200). The clamp (200) is for securing an elongate article (1), such as barbed wire, within the clamping device (100). The clamp (200) comprises an elongate clamp body (202) having opposite ends (208, 210). The clamp (200) comprises a clamping surface (206) on the clamp body (202). The clamp (200) comprises a sliding surface (212) on the clamp body (202). The clamping surface (206) is substantially parallel to the sliding surface (212).
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
(1) Metal connectors and metal fasteners, all for joining, tensioning and/or securing wires, ropes and cables, all of the aforesaid being made wholly or principally of metal; wire, cable, wire ropes, all of the aforesaid being made wholly or principally of metal.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
Goods & Services
Connectors and fastening devices, all for joining, tensioning and/or securing wires, ropes and cables; wire, cable, wire ropes; all of the aforesaid being made wholly or principally of metal.
A carriage for holding a clamping member in a clamping device, the carriage having a central portion and at least one holding portion for holding the clamping member, wherein the, or each, holding portion is foldable relative to the central portion between an open position of the, or each, holding portion and a closed position of the, or each, holding portion.
F16G 11/02 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objectsCaps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with parts deformable to grip the cable or cablesFastening means which engage a sleeve or the like fixed on the cable
F16G 11/10 - Quick-acting fasteningsClamps holding in one direction only
A holding assembly (12) comprises a support member (30) and an engaging member (32) for engaging an article (16) to be held. The engaging member (32) is mounted on the support member (30). The engaging member (32) has a substantially U-shaped covering portion (34) defining a space (36) to receive the article (16). The support member (30) has a substantially U-shaped holding portion (38). The covering portion (34) is provided on the holding portion (38).
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
F16L 3/23 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for a bundle of pipes or a plurality of pipes placed side by side in contact with each other
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
An anchor system (10) comprises an anchor (16) and a tendon arrangement (18). The anchor (16) has an attaching formation (22) to attach the tendon arrangement (18) to the anchor (16). The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) as first and second passes (28, 30) of the tendon arrangement (18). The tendon arrangement (18) has opposite first and second end portions (24A, 26A). The system further includes a joining arrangement (32, 34) to join the first and second end portions (24A, 26A) to each other. The tendon arrangement (18) comprises a looped region (36) through which a securing article (38) can extend. The tendon arrangement (18) extends from the attaching formation (22) to the looped region (36).
A joining assembly (12) comprises two joining devices (10). Each joining device (10) comprises a securing arrangement (46) for securing at least one article (14) to the joining devices (10). One of the joining devices (10) comprises a first attaching arrangement (30, 32), and the other of the joining devices (10) comprises a second attaching arrangement (30, 32). The first and second attaching arrangements can cooperate with each other to attach the joining devices (10) to each other.
An overhead line clamp (100) securable to an overhead line (2), the overhead line clamp (100) comprising: pincer members (102); a hinge (104) to enable the pincer members (102) to actuate between an open position and a closed position, wherein at the closed position the pincer members (102) are configured to secure the overhead line (2); and a hand-operable latch (108) configured to actuate the pincer members (102) between the open position and the closed position.
An overhead line clamp (100) securable to an overhead line (2), the overhead line clamp (100) comprising: pincer members (102); a hinge (104) to enable the pincer members (102) to actuate between an open position and a closed position, wherein at the closed position the pincer members (102) are configured to secure the overhead line (2); and a hand-operable latch (108) configured to actuate the pincer members (102) between the open position and the closed position.
The present disclosure relates to a clamping device (10), a system (100), a kit (200), and a method (60). The clamping device (10) is for clamping an elongate article (12). The clamping device (10) comprises a body (14) defining an internal space (16) through which the elongate article (12) can extend; a clamping member (18) in the internal space (16); an urging member (20) for urging the clamping member (18) into clamping engagement with the elongate article (12); the body having a reaction formation (22) along which the elongate article (12) can extend, the reaction formation (22) being for applying a reaction force to the elongate article (12) when so engaged by the clamping member (18). In examples, the body (14) further comprises the urging member (20). In examples, the clamping device (10) is provided with various mutually interchangeable articles (300) as a kit (200).
An anchor comprises a conduit for receiving a flexible elongate member therethrough. The conduit has an internal region and first and second openings. The flexible elongate member can extend through the first and second openings and through the internal region of the conduit. The conduit is a curved, substantially U-shaped elongate tubular member.
A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) 5 for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article 10 (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.
A clamping device (10, 110, 210) comprising: a body (14) defining opposite apertures (37A, 37B) to allow an elongate article (12) to extend through the body (14), the body (14) defining a space (22) between the apertures (37A, 37B); a clamping member (18) 5 for clamping the elongate article (12); and an insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) received in the space (22); the insert arrangement (16, 116) or overmoulded part (16, 116) comprising a holder (24) defining a passage (26) along which the elongate article (12) can extend; wherein the holder (24) includes a clamping formation (58, 60), the clamping member (18) clamping the elongate article 10 (12) against the clamping formation (58, 60) in use.
The present disclosure relates to a securing arrangement (102), a suspension assembly (100), and a method. The securing arrangement (102) is for suspending an elongate member (10). The securing arrangement (102) comprises a first securing device (1, 34) for securing an elongate support (6). The securing arrangement (102) further includes a second securing device (30, 44, 70) for securing the elongate member (10). Each of the first and second securing devices (1, 34 and 30, 44, 70) comprises a main part (2, 36, 111), a securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) movably mounted on the main part (2, 36, 111), and an urging member (21, 42, 64, 122A, 122B) for urging the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) from a release position to a securing position in which the elongate support (6) or the elongate member (10) are secured by the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60).
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
There is provided a securing assembly (16), a connecting device (120), an attaching arrangement (24), and a heating arrangement (10) incorporating securing assemblies (16). An elongate member (18) is arrangeable around a first article (12). A connecting device (120) is provided for connecting opposite end regions (19) of an elongate member (18) to each other. An attaching arrangement (24) is also provided for attaching the elongate member (120) to a second article (14), thereby securing the second article (14) to the first article (12).
There is provided a securing assembly (16), a connecting device (120), an attaching arrangement (24), and a heating arrangement (10) incorporating securing assemblies (16). An elongate member (18) is arrangeable around a first article (12). A connecting device (120) is provided for connecting opposite end regions (19) of an elongate member (18) to each other. An attaching arrangement (24) is also provided for attaching the elongate member (120) to a second article (14), thereby securing the second article (14) to the first article (12).
The present disclosure relates to a securing arrangement (102), a suspension assembly (100), and a method. The securing arrangement (102) is for suspending an elongate member (10). The securing arrangement (102) comprises a first securing device (1, 34) for securing an elongate support (6). The securing arrangement (102) further includes a second securing device (30, 44, 70) for securing the elongate member (10). Each of the first and second securing devices (1, 34 and 30, 44, 70) comprises a main part (2, 36, 111), a securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) movably mounted on the main part (2, 36, 111), and an urging member (21, 42, 64, 122A, 122B) for urging the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60) from a release position to a securing position in which the elongate support (6) or the elongate member (10) are secured by the securing member (15, 117A, 117B, 38, 60).
E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
E04B 9/18 - Means for suspending the supporting construction
E04B 1/41 - Connecting devices specially adapted for embedding in concrete or masonry
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
There is provided an anchor assembly (10) and an insertion device (14) for an anchor (12). The anchor assembly (10) comprises the anchor (14) mountable on a support (22), the anchor (14) comprising a body (16), the body (16) defining a cavity (18) and an opening (42). The assembly (10) further includes the insertion device (14) insertable into the cavity (18) via the opening (42). The insertion device (14) comprises a securing member (46) movable between securing and insertion positions.
F16B 13/08 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose with parts gripping in the hole or behind the reverse side of the wall after inserting from the front with separate gripping parts moved into their final position in relation to the body of the device without further manual operation
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a securing arrangement (16) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The securing arrangement (16) comprises a clamping arrangement comprising a body (36) having an internal converging wall arrangement (42). The converging wall arrangement (42) defines a passage (44) for receiving the elongate member (14) therethrough. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping member (48) in the passage (44). The clamping member (48) is movable along the passage (44) in a clamping direction to clamp the elongate member (14).
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a fastening arrangement (24) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The fastening arrangement (24) comprises a holding component (26) for holding the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) defines a through hole (28) for receiving the elongate member (14) through the holding component (26). The through hole (28) has a holding region (36) and a release region (38). The holding component (26) has cooperating formations at the holding region (36) to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) is movable relative to the support member (12) between a holding position and a released position. In the holding position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the holding region (36), and the cooperating formations of the holding component (26) cooperate with the corresponding formations of the elongate member (14) to fasten the elongate member (14) to the holding component (26). In the released position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the release region (38), thereby allowing the elongate member (14) to be released from the holding component (26).
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a securing arrangement (16) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The securing arrangement (16) comprises a clamping arrangement comprising a body (36) having an internal converging wall arrangement (42). The converging wall arrangement (42) defines a passage (44) for receiving the elongate member (14) therethrough. The clamping arrangement further includes a clamping member (48) in the passage (44). The clamping member (48) is movable along the passage (44) in a clamping direction to clamp the elongate member (14).
F16B 2/14 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using wedges
A connecting apparatus comprises a support member (12) and a fastening arrangement (24) to secure the support member (12) to an elongate member (14). The fastening arrangement (24) comprises a holding component (26) for holding the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) defines a through hole (28) for receiving the elongate member (14) through the holding component (26). The through hole (28) has a holding region (36) and a release region (38). The holding component (26) has cooperating formations at the holding region (36) to cooperate with corresponding formations on the elongate member (14). The holding component (26) is movable relative to the support member (12) between a holding position and a released position. In the holding position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the holding region (36), and the cooperating formations of the holding component (26) cooperate with the corresponding formations of the elongate member (14) to fasten the elongate member (14) to the holding component (26). In the released position, the elongate member (14) can be received in the release region (38), thereby allowing the elongate member (14) to be released from the holding component (26).
A suspension assembly (10) comprising: a support member (12) for supporting an item; an elongate suspension article (14) defining a securing opening (30); and a securing device (16) on the support member (12). The support member (12) defines an aperture (38) through which the suspension article (14) can be inserted. The securing device (16) has a securing member (68) movable across the aperture (38) between a securing position and a non-securing position. The securing member (68) is receivable through the securing opening (30) in the suspension article (14) to secure the support member (12) to the suspension article (14) when the suspension article (14) is received through the aperture (38) and the securing member (68) is in the securing position.
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/11 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
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IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANGERS AND HANGER SYSTEMS
A hanger (10) comprises a main part (12) having a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (15) in a position in which the elongate article (15) extends through the holding formation (36). The main part (12) has a support portion (38) for supporting an elongate item (11 ). The main part (12) defines a gap (22) to allow the elongate item (11 ) to be received in the support portion (38). The hanger (10) further includes a closure member (24) to close the gap (22).
F16L 3/13 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and engaging it by snap action
F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
99.
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO HANGERS AND HANGER SYSTEMS
A hanger (10) comprises a main part (12) having a holding formation (36) for holding an elongate article (15) in a position in which the elongate article (15) extends through the holding formation (36). The main part (12) has a support portion (38) for supporting an elongate item (11 ). The main part (12) defines a gap (22) to allow the elongate item (11 ) to be received in the support portion (38). The hanger (10) further includes a closure member (24) to close the gap (22).
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
F16L 3/133 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/13 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and engaging it by snap action
An insulated electric cord (102) comprises an elongate covering arrangement (12) and at least two elongate electrical conductors (14, 16) held within the covering arrangement (12). The insulated electric cord (102) further comprises an elongate load bearing member (20) held within the covering arrangement (12). The insulated electric cord (102) further comprises an elongate flexible cutting member (22) held within the covering arrangement (12). The elongate electrical conductors (14, 16), the elongate load bearing member (20), and the elongate flexible cutting member (22) extend longitudinally through the covering arrangement (12). The elongate flexible cutting member (22) extends through the covering arrangement (12) adjacent the elongate load bearing member (20). The cutting member (22) is capable of cutting the covering arrangement (12), thereby allowing a portion of the load bearing member (20) to be extracted from the covering arrangement (12).
H01B 7/40 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing
F21S 8/06 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure by suspension
H01B 7/04 - Flexible cables, conductors, or cords, e.g. trailing cables
H01B 7/22 - Metal wires or tapes, e.g. made of steel
H01B 7/38 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating removal of insulation
H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
