Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a step portion between a neck and a cable tie head. SOLUTION: A strap comprises a first end that forms the neck, a free and opposing the first end, and a middle part. The strap has cross section defined by a width B1 and a thickness T1. The cable tie head is fixed in a neck region of the strap at the first end, has a width E wider than the width B of the strap, and comprises a strap insertion passage that holds a latch unit. The strap insertion passage has a dimension for accepting the free end of the strap. The neck has: a width that varies from the width B to a width E' equal to the width E and a thickness T2 thinner than T1; tensile strength equal to that of the middle part of the strap; and a cross section at least substantially equal to the cross section of the middle part of the strap. A type of a cable tie of which the neck is bent can be applied to the cable tie. The neck has a recessed passage formed of a thin-thickness T2 side and a thickness-increased side.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie having reduced thread force. SOLUTION: The cable tie has a strap 104 including the first end and a free end 138, a locking head including a strap-accepting channel 122 and a metal-locking device 136 mounted within a metal-locking device for receiving a cavity 180 of the head, by having a fixed end 134 attached to the support of the locking head and the free end 138 positioned within the strap accepting channel 122. The locking head has a recessed pocket 132, provided in between the fixed end 134 and the strap-accepting channel 122. The recessed pocket 132 defines a thinned support membrane 144 for allowing controlled bending of the fixed end 134, so as to reduce the thread force of the strap 104. Since the recessed pockets 132 opens toward the receiving cavity 180 of the metal- locking device 136, apparent and aesthetic advantages can be achieved.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie which has reduced thread force of a cable strap and is difficult to come off, when re-inserted. SOLUTION: The cable tie includes a strap 104, having a cable tie head 102 and a free end. The cable tie head 102 includes a receiving cavity 180 of a metal locking device 136 located adjacent to and opening toward the strap exit end and a mounting slot 130. The mounting slot 130 has an inner support wall 162, an outer support wall 164 and a support slot for coupling the mounting sot 130 to the receiving cavity 180. The metal locking device 136 is provided with a free end, positioned within a strap accepting channel and a fixed end, having at least one bent tang 132 outwardly protruding from a surface of the metal-locking device 136.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie that requires less insertion force for the cable strap and which has a clean exterior appearance. SOLUTION: With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel 122 is provided in the locking head 102 that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel 122 is divided into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part, which holds a locking device, allowing the strap accepting channel 122 to be closer to the cable tie being bundled. Further, in the case of a two-piece cable tie having a metal locking device, the locking device 136 is preferably bent so as to have a fixed end 134 substantially parallel to the axis of the strap accepting channel 122 and a free end 138 positioned within the strap accepting channel 122 at an acute angle relative to the strap accepting channel axis.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie which can be used in an automated cable tie installation tool and has improved gripping of a large bundle or a small bundle. SOLUTION: A two-piece cable tie is provided that is capable of usage with an automated cable tie installation tool. The two-piece cable tie accommodates improved gripping of large or small bundles. By including a cored-out region near the neck, the cable tie can secure a near zero bundle size. By including a transverse pad on the bottom side of the cable tie strap near the cable tie head, the cable tie can be prevented from rotation relative to the bundle to which it is secured. A preferred cable tie strap has a wide recessed center section and high side rails that increase lateral clamping force. To resist barb inversion, the cable tie preferably includes a reinforcement area underneath the metal locking device when used with a strap having a recessed area. By maintaining relatively high side rails and a thin web section in the tip, the cable tie can achieve zero insertion force while maintaining sufficient strap rigidity and size to enable feeding of the strap through an automated cable tie installation tool. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a two-piece cable tie including a support of a locking device which changes from a cantilever beam to a simple beam support when completely coupled. SOLUTION: The cable tie includes a strap 104 with a first end and a free end 138, a locking head having a strap accepting channel 122, and a metal locking device 136 having a mounted end fixed to a support of a locking head and a free end positioned in the strap accepting channel to form a cantilever beam and mounted within an anchoring housing region of the head. It has a central inwardly projecting groove 110 of a predefined width that defines a thinned portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the strap to the free end of the strap. The strap accepting channel has a channel width defined between an end wall and an inner wall. A ledge 116 that provides a support surface of the metal locking device and a V-shaped groove at the free end to improve flexibility of the strap are provided.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a two-piece cable tie for use in an automated cable tie installation tool and improved in gripping of large or small bundles.SOLUTION: By including a cored-out region near the neck, the cable tie can secure a near zero bundle size. By including a transverse pad on the bottom side of the cable tie strap near the cable tie head, the cable tie can be prevented from rotation relative to the bundle to which is it secured. A preferred cable tie strap has a wide recessed center section and high side rails that increase lateral clamping force. To resist barb inversion, the cable tie preferably includes a reinforcement area underneath the metal locking device when used with a strap having a recessed area. By maintaining relatively high side rails and a thin web section in the tip, the cable tie can achieve zero insertion force while maintaining sufficient strap rigidity and can feed the strap through the automated cable tie installation tool.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie capable of being easily released by hands. SOLUTION: The cable tie has a strap with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and a head fixed to the first end of the strap. The head has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, an end wall and a top wall to form a strap-receiving channel among them. The top wall extends from the first sidewall to the second sidewall to cover only a part of the channel. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a two-piece cable tie which maintains strap retention force, can be readily assembled and achieves low insertion force. SOLUTION: The cable tie includes a metal locking device 136 which is bent at a predetermined angle and then precisely located within a receiving cavity of the locking device 136. It includes a strap 104 having a first end and a free end 138, and a locking head 102 secured to the first end of the strap along a strap attachment axis. The locking head includes a strap entry end and a strap exit end at both ends of an axis of a strap accepting channel 122. It includes the receiving cavity 180 of the metal locking device and an extending wall 142 located between the cavity and the strap accepting channel. A fixed end 134 is mounted on a support slot of an end wall of the locking head and oriented substantially parallel to an axis of the strap accepting channel. The metal locking device includes a free end angled at an acute angle relative to the strap accepting channel axis and extending into the channel and extends into the strap accepting channel.
Abstract:
A low thread force two-piece cable tie (10) includes a strap (14), a locking head (12) forming a strap accepting channel (18), a metal locking device (22) positioned within the channel (18) and mounted to the locking head (12) and a cored out pocket (30) disposed adjacent the metal locking device (22) at the entrance to the strap accepting channel (18). The cored out pocket (30) allows for a slight rotation of the metal locking device (22) during insertion of the tip of the strap (14) which enhances the threadability of the cable tie (10).