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 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 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:
A low profile cable tie (100), preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head (102) with a lateral strap accepting channel (122) and a strap (104) preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie (100) has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie (100), 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) divides the locking head (102) into a first part, which is secured to the strap (104), and a second part which contains a locking device (136). By providing the locking device (136) on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel (122) to be closer to the cable bundle being tied. Further, in the case of a two-piece cable tie having a metal locking device (136), the locking device (136) is preferably bent so as to have a fixed end (134) substantially parallel to the strap accepting channel axis and a free end (138) positioned within the strap accepting channel (122) at an acute angle relative to the strap accepting channel axis. A bottom wall (126) may be shorter in length than an upper wall to define a recessed inset that widens the effective strap accepting channel entrance without increasing the height of the locking head (102). The inset also allows entrance of the strap over a broader range of entrance angles.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an elastomeric releasable cable tie for tying a vulnerable object.SOLUTION: The present invention is directed toward an elastomeric releasable cable tie having a head and a strap extending from an inner wall of the head. The head includes an end wall, the inner wall and sidewalls. The end wall, inner wall and sidewalls define a channel that extends from an entrance end to an exit end of the head. An exit opening is formed in the exit end. The head also includes a wedge extending from the end wall into the channel for engaging the strap. The head further comprises a release tab for disengaging the wedge, the release tab is positioned within a window in the end wall of the head, the window extending to and in communication with the exit opening to form a continuous aperture in the head, and the release tab extends substantially parallel to the channel so as to extend beyond the exit end of the head.
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 profile cable tie (100), preferably a two-piece cable tie, has a low profile locking head (102) with a lateral strap accepting channel (122) and a strap (104) preferably molded with a right angle bend that is retained in this state during non-use. The cable tie (100) has a clean exterior appearance, including a top surface free of openings and a smooth lateral opening. With this cable tie (100), 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) divides the locking head (102) into a first part, which is secured to the strap (104), and a second part which contains a locking device (136). By providing the locking device (136) on the second part, the first part can be made thinner, allowing the strap accepting channel (122) to be closer to the cable bundle being tied. Further, in the case of a two-piece cable tie having a metal locking device (136), the locking device (136) is preferably bent so as to have a fixed end (134) substantially parallel to the strap accepting channel axis and a free end (138) positioned within the strap accepting channel (122) at an acute angle relative to the strap accepting channel axis. A bottom wall (126) may be shorter in length than an upper wall to define a recessed inset that widens the effective strap accepting channel entrance without increasing the height of the locking head (102). The inset also allows entrance of the strap over a broader range of entrance angles.
Abstract:
A two piece cable tie (100) is provided having an improved metal locking device anchoring system. The cable tie includes a strap (104) including a first end and a free end and a locking head (102) secured to the first end of the strap that defines a strap accepting channel (122) in the head having a strap entry end (168) and a strap exit end (166). The locking head further includes a metal locking device (136) receiving cavity (180) adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end (166) of the locking head (102) and a mounting slot (130) having an inner support wall, an outer support wall and a support slot communicating the mounting slot with the receiving cavity. A metal locking device (136) is mounted through the metal locking device receiving cavity (180) into the mounting slot (130). The metal locking device (136) has a free end (138) positioned within the strap accepting channel (122) and a fixed end (134) having at least one bent tang (132) protruding outwardly from a surface of the metal locking device (136). The fixed end (134) having the at least one bent tang (132) is insertable through the support slot. Upon such insertion, the inner support surface (162) of the mounting slot (130) resiliently urges at least a protruding edge of the at least one bent tang (132) against the outer support surface (164) to anchor the metal locking device (136) within the mounting slot (130) and resist withdrawal of the metal locking device (136) in a direction towards the exit end of the strap accepting channel (122). The inventive cable tie (106) is capable of multiple strap threading without failure. The barbed anchoring system and method are particularly suited for cable ties having a bent metal locking device with a mounting slot parallel with the strap accepting channel.