Disclosed is a retaining device comprising a pair of complementary members (1′) arranged such that when placed adjacent to each other. the retaining device is substantially annular and relatively elongate and comprises towards a first end thereof an inner circumferential ridge and an outer circumferential projection. and towards a second end thereof. means for connecting the pair of members, wherein adjacent said second end thereof there is provided a threaded portion (110) for receiving a nut.
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
F16B 7/18 - Connections of rods or tubes, e.g. of non-circular section, mutually, including resilient connections using screw-thread elements
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
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IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO CABLE/PIPE SUPPORTS
Disclosed is a support mechanism for attachment to an elongate castellated rod, having a plurality of alternating relatively narrower and wider portions, the support mechanism comprising: a collar, arranged to fit on the elongate rod, having a slot therein; a staple, arranged to fit into the slot of the collar and to sit in a relatively narrower portion of the elongate rod; and a cap, arranged to fit over the collar, so as to secure the staple in the slot of the collar.
F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
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
Disclosed is a retaining device comprising a pair of complementary members (1') arranged such that when placed adjacent to each other, the retaining device is substantially annular and relatively elongate and comprises towards a first end thereof an inner circumferential ridge and an outer circumferential projection, and towards a second end thereof, means for connecting the pair of members, wherein adjacent said second end thereof there is provided a threaded portion (110) for receiving a nut.
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 support (10) apparatus suitable for supporting a cable or a pipe (12), wherein the support apparatus once installed to a suitable supporting surface, is arranged to provide an accommodation space which is at least partially open at an opening such that the cable or pipe may be introduced into the accommodation space through the opening.
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
5.
A RETAINING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Disclosed is a retaining device comprising a pair of complementary members (1) arranged such that when placed adjacent to each other, the retaining device is substantially annular and relatively elongate and comprises towards a first end thereof an inner circumferential ridge (2) and towards a second end thereof, means (4) for connecting the pair of members.
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
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
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
6.
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Disclosed is a clip arranged to attach to a cable tray, wherein the clip comprises a first portion for coupling to the cable tray and a second portion for attaching to either a support for the cable tray or an item carried by the cable tray.
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
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 3/13 - 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 3/223 - 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 each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
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
7.
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Disclosed is a clip arranged to attach to a cable tray, wherein the clip comprises a first portion for coupling to the cable tray and a second portion for attaching to either a support for the cable tray or an item carried by the cable tray.
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
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 3/13 - 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 3/223 - 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 each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes
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
8.
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Disclosed is a rod-engaging device (40) for engaging with a member (50) comprising a waisted portion (54), the device comprising a pair of elements (42) arranged to enclose the member and having a complementary structure to engage with the waisted portion of the member.
Disclosed is an apparatus for receiving and retaining an elongate bar (1), comprising: an inner sleeve (7), arranged to accommodate the elongate bar and to have a first end arranged to be movable between a first configuration for entering an aperture (100) and a second configuration for being retained within the aperture, whereby if the inner sleeve is inserted to a first depth in the aperture, then the elongate rod is able to move axially relative to the inner sleeve and if the inner sleeve is inserted to a second depth in the aperture, the elongate rod is not able to move axially relative to the inner sleeve; and a locking member (4) to fix the inner sleeve at the second insertion depth.
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
F16B 13/00 - Dowels or other devices fastened in walls or the like by inserting them in holes made therein for that purpose
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
F16B 21/18 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devicesMeans without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft Details
F16B 37/04 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates
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
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
Disclosed is a fastener assembly (100) for use with a generally elongate member (1) having formed therein a plurality of recesses (10), the fastener assembly (100) comprising: an engaging member (2A, 2B), having a generally tapered portion, arranged to receive the generally elongate member (1); a container (3, 203, 303, 403, 503) arranged to substantially enclose the engaging member (2A, 2B); and a retaining member (4) for securing the engaging member (2A, 2B) and container (3, 203, 303, 403, 503) on the generally elongate member (1), wherein the generally tapered portion of the engaging member (2A, 2B) has at least one projection (20) arranged, in use, to enter at least one of the plurality of recesses (10) of the generally elongate member (1).
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
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
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
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
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 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
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
Disclosed is an apparatus for suspending an object from an anchor point positioned, in use, above it, comprising: an elongate rod (200) having at least one waisted portion (220); a rod-engaging member (400); and a lock member (300), wherein the rod-engaging member (400) comprises: a substantially cylindrical main body (410) having a longitudinal slot (460) running along its entire length; a circumferential ridge (420) disposed around the cylindrical main body (410), arranged to engage with a complementary recess (130) provided in the object to be suspended; and a portion (430) comprising at least one elongate element having an inwardly facing projection (470), arranged to engage with the waisted portion (220) of the elongate rod (200).
F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
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
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
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
Disclosed is an apparatus for suspending an object from an anchor point positioned, in use, above it, comprising: an elongate rod (200) having at least one waisted portion (220); a rod-engaging member (400); and a lock member (300), wherein the rod-engaging member (400) comprises: a substantially cylindrical main body (410) having a longitudinal slot (460) running along its entire length; a circumferential ridge (420) disposed around the cylindrical main body (410), arranged to engage with a complementary recess (130) provided in the object to be suspended; and a portion (430) comprising at least one elongate element having an inwardly facing projection (470), arranged to engage with the waisted portion (220) of the elongate rod (200).
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
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 3/14 - Hangers in the form of bands or chains
F16B 21/16 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
13.
IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO PIPE CLIPS AND SUPPORTS
Improvements in and relating to Pipe Clips and Supports Disclosed is a pipe attachment (100), comprising first and second elements (110, 120), each comprising an inner sub-element (122) and an outer sub-element (121), the inner and outer sub-elements being rotatable relative to each other, wherein in a first configuration, the first and second elements are separate and positionable to surround the pipe, and in a second configuration, they are locked together, wherein the locking together is achieved by relative rotation of the respective inner and outer sub-elements such that the inner sub- element of the first element at least partially engages with the outer sub-element of the second element, and the inner sub-element of the second element at least partially engages with the outer sub-element of the first element.
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
Pipe junction (100), comprising a branching part (120) comprising a tubular conduit (130) to convey fluid from an aperture in the pipe, and a bracing part (110), wherein the bracing part and the branching part each comprise an outer part (111,121) and a pair of inner parts (112), the inner and outer parts being rotatable relative to each other, wherein in a first configuration, the bracing and branching parts are separate and positionable to surround the pipe, and in a second configuration, they are locked together, wherein the locking together is achieved by relative rotation of the respective inner and outer parts such that the inner parts of the bracing part at least partially engage with the outer part of the branching part, and the inner parts of the branching part at least partially engage with the outer part of the bracing part.
F16L 41/06 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluidsFittings therefor making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
F16L 47/34 - Tapping pipes, i.e. making connections through walls of pipes while carrying fluidsFittings therefor
Disclosed is a pipe coupling for connecting the ends of two tubular conduits, comprising: • a pair of casing elements (200), each comprising an outer part (210) and a pair of inner parts (220), the inner and outer parts being rotatable relative to each other, wherein • in a first configuration, the pair of casing elements (200) are separate and positionable to surround the ends of the tubular conduits and, in a second configuration, they are locked together, wherein the locking together is achieved by relative rotation of the respective inner (220) and outer (210) parts such that the inner parts (210) of one casing element (200) at least partially engage with the outer part (210) of the other casing element (200).
F16L 17/04 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between outer surface of pipe and inner surface of sleeve or socket with longitudinally split or divided sleeve
F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
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