US4779828A
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Detachable clamping bracket
Assignee: Rittal Werk Rudolf Loh GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1987-08-12
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2007-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A detachable clamping bracket for securely retaining tubes having axially movable cables therein comprising a base member attachable to a wall, the base member having a contoured arm with a concave surface and a hinged bracket arm having a concave surface which, in combination with said base member arm, is adjustable to a closed position wherein the tube is securely supported by said concave surfaces. At least one band is disposed laterally with respect to said base member and bracket arms and firmly attached to said base member, which band is adjustable to a closed position in which it encircles and securely supports said cables.
Inventors
- 👤 Udo Munch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/23; F16L3/233; F16L3/08; F16L3/12; H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/30; H02G3/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1498; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A detachable clamping bracket for use in supporting tubes having axially movable cables therein, said detachable clamping bracket comprising: a base member having means for attachment of one side to a wall and having on its other side a contoured arm with a concave surface, a free end of said contoured arm having a first locking coupling means, the other end of said contoured arm connected to one end of a bracket arm in an articulated manner, said bracket arm having a concave surface, said concave surfaces of said contoured arm and said bracket arm sized to securely hold said tube, a free end of said bracket arm having a second locking coupling means engageable with said first locking coupling means to securely hold an end of said tube, said base member having a locking coupling means recess sized to accommodate said free end of said bracket arm in fixed position when said first and second locking coupling means are engaged thereby preventing axial movement of said free end of said bracket arm; and at least one band attached to said base member by apertures provided in said base member and displaced axially with respect to said contoured arm, said band having an adjustable closing means to provide a closed position sized to securely hold said cables.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A detachable clamping bracket for use in supporting tubes having axially movable cables therein, said detachable clamping bracket comprising: a base member having means for attachment of one side to a wall and having on its other side a contoured arm with a concave surface, a free end of said contoured arm having a first locking coupling means, the other end of said contoured arm connected to one end of a bracket arm in an articulated manner, said bracket arm having a concave surface, said concave surfaces of said contoured arm and said bracket arm sized to securely hold said tube, a free end of said bracket arm having a second locking coupling means engageable with said first locking coupling means to securely hold an end of said tube, said base member having a locking coupling means recess sized to accommodate said free end of said bracket arm in fixed position when said first and second locking coupling means are engaged thereby preventing axial movement of said free end of said bracket arm; and at least one band attached to said base member by apertures provided in said base member and displaced axially with respect to said contoured arm, said band having an adjustable closing means to provide a closed position sized to securely hold said cables.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that a first recess is provided in a surface of said base member which faces the wall and said apertures discharge into said first recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that said first recess is generally rectangular and has a depth greater than the thickness of said band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 3, characterized in that said bracket arm locking coupling means is connectible to said base member locking coupling means in a form-locking manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 4, characterized in that a locking aperture (26) is located on the inside of said free end of said bracket arm locking coupling means and said base member locking coupling means engages said locking aperture in said closed condition of said clamping bracket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 5, characterized in that said locking aperture has a wedge-like shape bottom lip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that said apertures comprise flaps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that said apertures comprise eyes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that a first recess is provided in a surface of said base member which faces the wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that said first recess is generally rectangular and has a depth greater than the thickness of said band.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that an aperture is formed between the free end of said bracket arm locking coupling means and said base member locking coupling means in said closed condition of said clamping bracket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 11, characterized in that said aperture has a wedge-like shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that said apertures comprise flaps.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A clamping bracket in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that said apertures comprise eyes.
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