Abstract:
A molded, single-piece releasing tool comprises a body having a straight, narrow passage therethrough, a wedge and a hook respectively extending from one end thereof on opposite sides of the passage, and a handle extending from the other end thereof; the tool is used with an assembled one-piece cable tie in which one end of a strap is disposed through an opening in a frame at the other end thereof and is engaged with a toothed pawl pivotally mounted in the opening, the tool being operative to receive the strap in the passage with the hook engaging the frame and the wedge disposed in the opening between the strap and the pawl for disengagement thereof.
Abstract:
A wireway system for channelling, selectively routing, and retaining the various wires of a wire bundle interconnecting components of an electrical system. The wireway system comprises a channel-shaped duct for receiving the wire bundle and having an elongate base and two substantially parallel duct walls extending generally perpendicularly from the base with each of the duct walls disposed adjacent respective longitudinal edges thereof. At least one duct wall comprises at least a pair of adjacent duct fingers defining a slot permitting selective routing of various wires of the bundle. The duct fingers have distal ends which are resiliently deflectable transversely to the longitudinal direction of the base. The wireway system further includes at least one retaining finger for retaining wires within the duct and for permitting the addition of wires to the bundle. The retaining finger has a base portion for engaging the pair of duct fingers and further has a finger portion extending generally perpendicularly to the base portion. The base portion includes first and second spaced walls each having side edges and joined intermediate their respective side edges by a support so that the first and second base portion walls and the support define opposed grooves for reception of the pair of duct fingers.
Abstract:
A FLEXIBLE STRAP FASTENER AND SEVERAL EMBODIMENTS THEREOF ARE DISCLOSED HEREIN AND INCLUDE GENERALLY AN ELONGATED HEAD STRAP PORTION, AN ELONGATED TAIL STRAP PORTION, AND A RESILIENT MOUNT INTERCONNECTING SAID STRAP PORTIONS AND ADAPTED TO BE PUSHED INTO AN OPENING IN A PANEL TO RETAIN THE ENTIRE STRAP FASTENER THERETO. THE HEAD AND TAIL STRAPS ARE PROVIDED WITH A MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLE INTERCONNECTION WHEREBY THE FLEXIBLE STRAP FASTENER IS FORMED INTO AN ARTICLE RETAINING LOOP.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to a releasable integral one-piece cable tie to be tensioned about a bundle of wires and the like, the cable tie comprising an elongated flexible strap, a row of teeth disposed on one longitudinal surface of the strap and arranged transversely with respect thereto, a frame integral with one end of the strap and including an abutment wall, the frame having an entry surface and an exit surface and a strap-receiving opening extending therethrough, a pawl disposed within the frame in the strap-receiving opening and hingedly connected thereto, the abutment wall having a strap-bearing surface disposed toward the pawl and defining therewith a strap-receiving throat, a set of transverse teeth on the pawl disposed toward the abutment wall and shaped complementary to the row of teeth on the strap, and an extension on the pawl extending beyond the exit surface in all positions of the pawl for engagement by a user to move the pawl.
Abstract:
A container comprises a plurality of walls wherein a front wall is provided with a circular anchoring opening and a spaced substantially rectilinear opening. A flexible closure strip lies within the boundary of the front wall and has a pair of spaced undercut complemental bosses respectively removably engaged in the spaced openings such that the closure strip may be removed from the access opening and pivoted about the anchoring opening for removal of parts from the container. The corners of the access opening are rounded and the undercut of the corresponding access boss is increased at the corners in order to provide desired retention between the closure strip and the container.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for directing and facilitating the installation and revision of communications connections use indicators on active jacks to inform installers and revisors of installation and revision instructions forwarded by a network installation, monitoring, and/or revising system. Cross-connect and interconnect systems utilize patch panels populated with active jacks having indicators for facilitating installation and revision of cabling.
Abstract:
The embodiments provide a spillover fitting that allows cable to be routed out of a cable routing channel in a manner that allows for the transition of routing of the cable from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. The spillover fitting includes a transition guide that receives cable from a raceway channel and routes the cable out of the channel and into a downward guide, avoiding subjecting the cable to an abrupt transition by orienting the transition guide at an angle less than 90° to the raceway channel. The spillover fitting includes an attachment member for securing the fitting to an outer surface of the bottom wall of the raceway channel and may include a hinged cover over the downward guide.