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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
- F16L3/24—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with a special member for attachment to profiled girders
- F16L3/243—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with a special member for attachment to profiled girders the special member being inserted in the profiled girder
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
- F16L3/24—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with a special member for attachment to profiled girders
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
- H02G3/26—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor directly on or in walls, ceilings, or floors
- H02G3/266—Mounting by adhesive material
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- This invention relates generally to support systems and, more specifically, to utility brackets for securing system components to a structure.
- Brackets are currently drilled and riveted to the aircraft structure ( FIG. 2 ). This process requires locating, clamping, drilling the bracket in place, and installing multiple rivets to attach the bracket. There currently exists an unmet need to reduce part count and installation labor costs.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative apparatus to the bolted or riveted utility bracket.
- a utility bracket 30 is adhesively bonded to a structure 32 .
- the bracket 30 is an improvement over the drilled and riveted bracket system shown in FIG. 2 , because the steps required to drill and rivet the bracket are not needed.
- a person mounting the bracket 30 to the structure 32 simply applies adhesive to the structure 32 or the surface of the bracket 30 that is to be mounted on the structure 32 , and then mates the utility bracket 30 with the structure 32 . However, if too much or not enough pressure is applied when mating the utility bracket 30 to the structure 32 , the amount of adhesive applied may end up being too thin or too thick between the utility bracket 30 and the structure 32 , thereby producing a less than adequate bond.
- the utility bracket 30 utilizes a frame device (not shown) to alleviate this problem by supporting the utility bracket 30 after it is adhesively bonded with the structure 32 .
- the frame device controls the adhesive bondline thickness between the utility bracket 30 and the structure 32 , but adds an additional expense and requires the extra steps of installation prior to adhesive bonding, and then removing the frame device after the adhesive is cured. Also, the size of the frame device may limit the location freedom of the utility bracket 30 due to interference with nearby structure.
- the current utility bracket is located in a fixed orientation that dictates the path of all connected components. If wire bundles are attached to the bracket, the wire bundles have a natural tendency to follow a specific path that could cause straining or over-bending of the wire bundles, which could occur because the utility bracket only allows a single axis of rotation. Thus, there currently remains an unmet need to design and manufacture a utility bracket that will swivel to provide multiple rotational axes, whereby components such as wire bundles can follow a general path without undue straining or over-bending.
- the present invention provides a utility bracket for attaching wires or wire bundles to a structure, such as an aircraft.
- the present invention provides an easy to install bracket with known adhesive capabilities.
- the utility bracket includes a first portion that supports a product and a second portion that adheres to a support structure.
- the second portion includes a separation component (geometric feature) that separates the second portion from the support structure by a predefined distance.
- the predefined distance is based on properties of an adhesive that is applied between the second portion and the support structure.
- the separation component includes a plurality of ridges or dimples.
- the second portion is a concave surface or an L-shaped surface.
- a nut plate secures the product to the first portion.
- the second portion includes a base plate and the first portion is rotatably coupled to the base plate.
- the base plate includes a button and the first portion includes a component for receiving the button.
- the bracket is formed by a molding or extruding process.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art utility bracket application
- FIGS. 2 and 3 are side views of prior art utility bracket applications
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a bracket similar to the bracket shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 ;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a portion of the bracket of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the bracket of FIGS. 7 and 8 mounted to a structure and in support of the system component;
- FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 10 mounted to a structure and in support of a system component
- FIGS. 12 and 14 illustrate side views of various brackets mounted to a structure and formed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket of FIG. 12 as mounted to a structure and supporting a system component
- FIGS. 15 and 17 illustrate side views of a bracket mounted to a structure and formed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket shown in FIG. 15 as mounted to a structure and supporting system components
- FIG. 18 illustrates an exploded view of a swivel bracket formed in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket system shown in FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a base of the swivel bracket shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 ;
- FIG. 21 illustrates a perspective view of the swivel bracket of FIGS. 18-20 that is in support of a system component.
- the present invention provides a utility bracket and a method for attaching the utility bracket to a structure in order to provide a quick and effective bond.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 perspective views of an exemplary utility bracket 50 formed in accordance with the present invention are shown.
- the utility bracket 50 is suitably formed of metal, molded polycarbonate, or some other substance of sufficient thickness to provide suitable rigidity.
- the utility bracket 50 is bent, extruded, or molded into an approximate L-shape pattern with or without supports as necessary.
- a section 54 of the utility bracket 50 is stamped or molded with one or more dimples 56 .
- the dimples 56 protrude from the utility bracket 50 on a convex side of the bracket 50 .
- the utility bracket 50 is attached to a support structure by mating the side where the dimples 56 protrude from the utility bracket 50 to the structure 60 after adhesive 62 has been applied to the support structure 60 or the utility bracket 50 .
- the size of the dimples 56 is determined based on the amount of adhesive 62 that is desired between the utility bracket 50 and the support structure 60 .
- the amount of desired adhesive is based on the type of adhesive (such as epoxies, acrylics, or polythioethers) and the recommended thickness to apply the adhesive and get the best bond.
- the recommended thickness for the adhesive 62 will exist between the utility bracket 50 and the support structure 60 because of the size of the dimples 56 .
- the utility bracket 80 includes first and second sides 82 and 84 that are connected to in an approximately parallel relationship to a base 86 .
- a flange 88 extends from the base 86 and is approximately orthogonal to the first and second sides 82 and 84 .
- the flange 88 includes one or more thru-holes 90 that are used for bolting on various items that the utility bracket 80 is designed to support, such as without limitation, a wire bundle clamp and holder (not shown).
- the first and second sides 82 and 84 include inward facing surfaces 92 and 94 , respectively. Each of the inward facing surfaces 92 and 94 include one or more ridges 98 .
- the gap formed between the first and second sides 82 and 84 receives a support structure.
- FIG. 8 a side view of a portion of the utility bracket 80 mounted to the support structure 60 is shown.
- the ridges 98 formed on the inward surfaces 92 and 94 , are formed of a sufficient thickness or height to allow an adhesive layer of a proper thickness to be applied between the first and second sides 82 and 84 and the support structure 60 .
- the interior of the cavity that receives the support structure 60 is curved at the point where the inward facing surfaces 92 and 94 meet with the base 86 .
- the amount of curvature applied is determined based on an amount of gap desired between the base 86 and an end of the support structure 60 . Thus, the curvature sets the gap to be approximately equal to the optimum thickness for the adhesive that will be applied between the support structure 60 and the utility bracket 80 .
- a nut plate attachment 104 is mounted through one of the thru-holes 90 .
- a bolt (not shown) secures a clamp 106 to the nut plate attachment 104 and thus to the flange 88 of the utility bracket 80 .
- the clamp 106 receives a wire bundle 108 .
- the utility bracket 100 is roughly T-shaped with a stem 101 having a first side 102 with one or more ridges 114 .
- a top portion 116 of the utility bracket 100 includes a first flange 118 that extends from the stem 101 from the first side 102 .
- the first flange 118 extends a distance approximately equal to the thickness of a support structure that the utility bracket 100 will be adhered to.
- the top section 116 also includes a second flange 110 having one or more attachment holes 112 .
- the flange 118 allows the utility bracket 100 to be quickly positioned on an edge of the frame structure 60 .
- the ridges 114 maintain a gap between the utility bracket 100 and the support structure 60 .
- the utility bracket 120 includes an attaching mechanism that is similar to that attaching the bracket 80 to the support structure 60 ( FIGS. 7-9 ).
- the utility bracket 120 includes an end 124 having one or more thru-holes 126 .
- One or more wire ties 130 or other securing mechanisms are received through the one or more thru-holes 126 .
- An edge 136 of the utility bracket 120 opposite the portion that mounts to the support structure 60 is suitably curved to receive a clamp or sleeve 122 .
- the wire ties 130 secure the clamp or sleeve device 122 to the edge 136 .
- the edge 136 is formed with a similar radius of curvature as the clamp or sleeve device 122 .
- the utility bracket 140 includes a similar structure that adheres the utility bracket 100 ( FIG. 10 ) to the support structure 60 . Otherwise, the utility bracket 140 is similar to the utility bracket 120 ( FIG. 12 ).
- FIGS. 15 and 16 a utility bracket 150 similar to the utility bracket 120 ( FIGS. 12 and 13 ) is shown.
- An end 152 of the utility bracket 150 that includes the thru-holes extends approximately orthogonal to a portion 156 of the utility bracket 150 that secures the utility bracket 150 to the support structure 60 .
- a utility bracket 180 similar to the utility bracket 150 ( FIGS. 15 and 16 ) is shown, except that the utility bracket 180 only includes a single leg 182 and a flange 184 for mating with the support structure 60 (see FIGS. 10 and 14 ).
- the swivel bracket system 200 includes a base plate 204 and a utility bracket 206 .
- the utility bracket 206 is suitably L-shaped and includes a receiving hole 210 on a first portion 212 .
- a second portion 214 of the utility bracket 206 includes one or more thru-holes 216 for receiving support clamps (not shown).
- the base plate 204 includes a first surface 220 that is adhesively attached to a support structure (not shown).
- a second surface 224 opposite the first surface 220 includes a swivel button 226 mounted to approximately the center of the base plate 204 .
- the swivel button 226 includes two or more flexible leaves 230 that are flanged at a height above the second surface 224 that is approximately equal to or slightly larger than the thickness of the first portion 212 .
- the swivel button 226 is received through the receiving hole 210 into a convex side of the utility bracket 206 .
- the leaves 230 flex inward until the flanged portion of the swivel button 226 passes through the receiving hole 210 .
- the leaves 230 maintain their natural at rest position which places the flanges of the leaves 230 over the surface of the first portion 212 thus attaching the base plate 204 to the utility bracket 206 .
- the utility bracket 206 can swivel about the swivel button 226 .
- the first surface 220 of the base plate 204 includes one or more posts 240 .
- the posts 240 are sized to provide a gap between the base plate 204 and a support structure (not shown), such that an optimum amount of adhesive is maintained between the base plate 204 and the support structure.
- the base plate 204 can be formed of metal, an injection-molded plastic, polymer, polycarbonate, or some other similar semi-rigid material.
- the first axis of rotation is about a nut plate 260 that attaches to the bracket 206 through one of the thru-holes 216 .
- the second axis of rotation is about the swivel button 226 .
- brackets shown in FIGS. 4-21 may be produced by a various number of manufacturing techniques, such as without limitation, extruding, stamping, or molding performed on various materials, such as without limitation, various metals, alloys, plastics, or polycarbonates.
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A utility bracket for attaching wires or wire bundles to a structure is provided. The utility bracket includes a first portion that supports a product and a second portion for adhering to a support structure. The second portion includes a separation component that separates the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount. The separation component includes a plurality of ridges or dimples for allowing even application of an adhesive. A nut plate or wire ties secure the product to the first portion. The second portion can include a base plate that is rotatably coupled to the first portion. The bracket can be formed by a molding or extruding process.
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- This invention relates generally to support systems and, more specifically, to utility brackets for securing system components to a structure.
- Complex systems, such as electrical systems in aircraft, utilize numerous utility brackets for securing many parts, such as electrical wire bundles (
FIG. 1 ). Brackets are currently drilled and riveted to the aircraft structure (FIG. 2 ). This process requires locating, clamping, drilling the bracket in place, and installing multiple rivets to attach the bracket. There currently exists an unmet need to reduce part count and installation labor costs. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative apparatus to the bolted or riveted utility bracket. Autility bracket 30 is adhesively bonded to astructure 32. Thebracket 30 is an improvement over the drilled and riveted bracket system shown inFIG. 2 , because the steps required to drill and rivet the bracket are not needed. A person mounting thebracket 30 to thestructure 32 simply applies adhesive to thestructure 32 or the surface of thebracket 30 that is to be mounted on thestructure 32, and then mates theutility bracket 30 with thestructure 32. However, if too much or not enough pressure is applied when mating theutility bracket 30 to thestructure 32, the amount of adhesive applied may end up being too thin or too thick between theutility bracket 30 and thestructure 32, thereby producing a less than adequate bond. - The
utility bracket 30 utilizes a frame device (not shown) to alleviate this problem by supporting theutility bracket 30 after it is adhesively bonded with thestructure 32. The frame device controls the adhesive bondline thickness between theutility bracket 30 and thestructure 32, but adds an additional expense and requires the extra steps of installation prior to adhesive bonding, and then removing the frame device after the adhesive is cured. Also, the size of the frame device may limit the location freedom of theutility bracket 30 due to interference with nearby structure. - Therefore, there also currently exists an unmet need to quickly and effectively bond utility brackets to structures by controlling the adhesive bondline thickness, while closely replicating the size and function of the current mechanically attached bracket.
- In addition, the current utility bracket is located in a fixed orientation that dictates the path of all connected components. If wire bundles are attached to the bracket, the wire bundles have a natural tendency to follow a specific path that could cause straining or over-bending of the wire bundles, which could occur because the utility bracket only allows a single axis of rotation. Thus, there currently remains an unmet need to design and manufacture a utility bracket that will swivel to provide multiple rotational axes, whereby components such as wire bundles can follow a general path without undue straining or over-bending.
- The present invention provides a utility bracket for attaching wires or wire bundles to a structure, such as an aircraft. The present invention provides an easy to install bracket with known adhesive capabilities.
- The utility bracket includes a first portion that supports a product and a second portion that adheres to a support structure. The second portion includes a separation component (geometric feature) that separates the second portion from the support structure by a predefined distance. The predefined distance is based on properties of an adhesive that is applied between the second portion and the support structure.
- In one aspect of the invention, the separation component includes a plurality of ridges or dimples.
- In another aspect of the invention, the second portion is a concave surface or an L-shaped surface.
- In a further aspect of the invention, a nut plate secures the product to the first portion.
- In still another aspect of the invention, the second portion includes a base plate and the first portion is rotatably coupled to the base plate. The base plate includes a button and the first portion includes a component for receiving the button.
- In still a further aspect of the invention, the bracket is formed by a molding or extruding process.
- The preferred and alternative embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art utility bracket application; -
FIGS. 2 and 3 are side views of prior art utility bracket applications; -
FIGS. 4 and 5 are perspective views of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a side view of a bracket similar to the bracket shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 ; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of a portion of the bracket ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the bracket ofFIGS. 7 and 8 mounted to a structure and in support of the system component; -
FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a bracket formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket ofFIG. 10 mounted to a structure and in support of a system component; -
FIGS. 12 and 14 illustrate side views of various brackets mounted to a structure and formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 13 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket ofFIG. 12 as mounted to a structure and supporting a system component; -
FIGS. 15 and 17 illustrate side views of a bracket mounted to a structure and formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket shown inFIG. 15 as mounted to a structure and supporting system components; -
FIG. 18 illustrates an exploded view of a swivel bracket formed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the bracket system shown inFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of a base of the swivel bracket shown inFIGS. 18 and 19 ; and -
FIG. 21 illustrates a perspective view of the swivel bracket ofFIGS. 18-20 that is in support of a system component. - The present invention provides a utility bracket and a method for attaching the utility bracket to a structure in order to provide a quick and effective bond. Referring now to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , perspective views of anexemplary utility bracket 50 formed in accordance with the present invention are shown. Theutility bracket 50 is suitably formed of metal, molded polycarbonate, or some other substance of sufficient thickness to provide suitable rigidity. Theutility bracket 50 is bent, extruded, or molded into an approximate L-shape pattern with or without supports as necessary. Asection 54 of theutility bracket 50 is stamped or molded with one ormore dimples 56. Thedimples 56 protrude from theutility bracket 50 on a convex side of thebracket 50. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , theutility bracket 50 is attached to a support structure by mating the side where thedimples 56 protrude from theutility bracket 50 to thestructure 60 afteradhesive 62 has been applied to thesupport structure 60 or theutility bracket 50. The size of thedimples 56 is determined based on the amount ofadhesive 62 that is desired between theutility bracket 50 and thesupport structure 60. The amount of desired adhesive is based on the type of adhesive (such as epoxies, acrylics, or polythioethers) and the recommended thickness to apply the adhesive and get the best bond. Thus, after theadhesive 62 has solidified or effected its bond between theutility bracket 50 and thesupport structure 60, the recommended thickness for theadhesive 62 will exist between theutility bracket 50 and thesupport structure 60 because of the size of thedimples 56. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , abracket 80 formed in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Theutility bracket 80 includes first andsecond sides base 86. Aflange 88 extends from thebase 86 and is approximately orthogonal to the first andsecond sides flange 88 includes one or more thru-holes 90 that are used for bolting on various items that theutility bracket 80 is designed to support, such as without limitation, a wire bundle clamp and holder (not shown). The first andsecond sides surfaces more ridges 98. The gap formed between the first andsecond sides - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , a side view of a portion of theutility bracket 80 mounted to thesupport structure 60 is shown. Theridges 98, formed on theinward surfaces second sides support structure 60. The interior of the cavity that receives thesupport structure 60 is curved at the point where the inward facing surfaces 92 and 94 meet with thebase 86. The amount of curvature applied is determined based on an amount of gap desired between the base 86 and an end of thesupport structure 60. Thus, the curvature sets the gap to be approximately equal to the optimum thickness for the adhesive that will be applied between thesupport structure 60 and theutility bracket 80. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , theutility bracket 80 mounted and adhesively attached to thesupport structure 60 is shown. Anut plate attachment 104 is mounted through one of the thru-holes 90. A bolt (not shown) secures aclamp 106 to thenut plate attachment 104 and thus to theflange 88 of theutility bracket 80. In this example, theclamp 106 receives awire bundle 108. - Referring now to
FIG. 10 , autility bracket 100 similar to the bracket 80 (FIG. 7 ) is shown. Theutility bracket 100 is roughly T-shaped with astem 101 having afirst side 102 with one ormore ridges 114. Atop portion 116 of theutility bracket 100 includes afirst flange 118 that extends from thestem 101 from thefirst side 102. Thefirst flange 118 extends a distance approximately equal to the thickness of a support structure that theutility bracket 100 will be adhered to. Thetop section 116 also includes asecond flange 110 having one or more attachment holes 112. - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , theutility bracket 100 adhered to thesupport structure 60 is shown. Theflange 118 allows theutility bracket 100 to be quickly positioned on an edge of theframe structure 60. Theridges 114 maintain a gap between theutility bracket 100 and thesupport structure 60. - Referring now to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , a side-view of autility bracket 120 that secures a clamp orsleeve device 122 to asupport structure 60 is shown. Theutility bracket 120 includes an attaching mechanism that is similar to that attaching thebracket 80 to the support structure 60 (FIGS. 7-9 ). Theutility bracket 120 includes anend 124 having one or more thru-holes 126. One ormore wire ties 130 or other securing mechanisms are received through the one or more thru-holes 126. Anedge 136 of theutility bracket 120 opposite the portion that mounts to thesupport structure 60 is suitably curved to receive a clamp orsleeve 122. The wire ties 130 secure the clamp orsleeve device 122 to theedge 136. Theedge 136 is formed with a similar radius of curvature as the clamp orsleeve device 122. - Referring now to
FIG. 14 , autility bracket 140 that is similar to the utility bracket 120 (FIG. 12 ) is shown. Theutility bracket 140 includes a similar structure that adheres the utility bracket 100 (FIG. 10 ) to thesupport structure 60. Otherwise, theutility bracket 140 is similar to the utility bracket 120 (FIG. 12 ). - Referring now to
FIGS. 15 and 16 , autility bracket 150 similar to the utility bracket 120 (FIGS. 12 and 13 ) is shown. Anend 152 of theutility bracket 150 that includes the thru-holes extends approximately orthogonal to aportion 156 of theutility bracket 150 that secures theutility bracket 150 to thesupport structure 60. - Referring now to
FIG. 17 , autility bracket 180 similar to the utility bracket 150 (FIGS. 15 and 16 ) is shown, except that theutility bracket 180 only includes asingle leg 182 and aflange 184 for mating with the support structure 60 (seeFIGS. 10 and 14 ). - Referring now to
FIGS. 18 and 19 , aswivel bracket system 200 is shown. Theswivel bracket system 200 includes abase plate 204 and autility bracket 206. Theutility bracket 206 is suitably L-shaped and includes a receivinghole 210 on afirst portion 212. Asecond portion 214 of theutility bracket 206 includes one or more thru-holes 216 for receiving support clamps (not shown). Thebase plate 204 includes afirst surface 220 that is adhesively attached to a support structure (not shown). Asecond surface 224 opposite thefirst surface 220 includes aswivel button 226 mounted to approximately the center of thebase plate 204. Theswivel button 226 includes two or moreflexible leaves 230 that are flanged at a height above thesecond surface 224 that is approximately equal to or slightly larger than the thickness of thefirst portion 212. Theswivel button 226 is received through the receivinghole 210 into a convex side of theutility bracket 206. As theswivel button 226 is received through the receivinghole 210, theleaves 230 flex inward until the flanged portion of theswivel button 226 passes through the receivinghole 210. After theswivel button 226 has passed through the receivinghole 210, theleaves 230 maintain their natural at rest position which places the flanges of theleaves 230 over the surface of thefirst portion 212 thus attaching thebase plate 204 to theutility bracket 206. Once thebase plate 204 is received through the receivinghole 210, theutility bracket 206 can swivel about theswivel button 226. - Referring now to
FIG. 20 , thefirst surface 220 of thebase plate 204 includes one ormore posts 240. Theposts 240 are sized to provide a gap between thebase plate 204 and a support structure (not shown), such that an optimum amount of adhesive is maintained between thebase plate 204 and the support structure. It will be appreciated that thebase plate 204 can be formed of metal, an injection-molded plastic, polymer, polycarbonate, or some other similar semi-rigid material. - Referring now to
FIG. 21 , when thebracket system 200 is used, two axes of rotation allow aligning of wire bundles or other devices connected to thebracket system 200. The first axis of rotation is about anut plate 260 that attaches to thebracket 206 through one of the thru-holes 216. The second axis of rotation is about theswivel button 226. - It will be appreciated that the brackets shown in
FIGS. 4-21 may be produced by a various number of manufacturing techniques, such as without limitation, extruding, stamping, or molding performed on various materials, such as without limitation, various metals, alloys, plastics, or polycarbonates. - While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is not limited by the disclosure of the preferred embodiment. Instead, the invention should be determined entirely by reference to the claims that follow.
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1. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure, wherein the second portion includes a separation component configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount.
2. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the predefined amount is based on an adhesive that is applied between the second portion and the support structure.
3. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the separation component includes a plurality of ridges.
4. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the separation component includes a plurality of dimples.
5. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the second portion is a concave surface.
6. The bracket of claim 5 , wherein the concave surface is curved to create a gap at the support structure.
7. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the second portion is an L-shaped surface.
8. The bracket of claim 1 , further comprising a nut plate configured to secure the product to the first portion.
9. The bracket of claim 8 , wherein the nut plate includes a device configured to hold one or more wires.
10. The bracket of claim 8 , wherein the second portion includes a base plate and the first portion is rotatably coupled to the base plate.
11. The bracket of claim 10 , wherein the base plate includes a button and the first portion includes a component for receiving the button.
12. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is formed by one of molding or extruding.
13. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first portion includes at least one thru-hole and the bracket further includes at least one wire tie configured to secure the product to the first portion via the at least one thru-hole.
14. A wiring system within a vehicle structure, the system comprising:
a plurality of wires; and
a plurality of utility brackets configured to secure the plurality of wires to the vehicle structure, one or more of the utility brackets including:
a first portion configured to support a product; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure of the vehicle structure,
wherein the second portion includes a separation component configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount.
15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the predefined amount is based on an adhesive that is applied between the second portion and the support structure.
16. The system of claim 14 , wherein the separation component includes a plurality of ridges.
17. The system of claim 14 , wherein the separation component includes a plurality of dimples.
18. The system of claim 14 , wherein the second portion is a concave surface.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the concave surface is curved to create a gap at the support structure.
20. The system of claim 14 , wherein the second portion is an L-shaped surface.
21. The system of claim 14 , further comprising a nut plate configured to secure the product to the first portion.
22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the nut plate includes a device configured to hold one or more wires.
23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the second portion includes a base plate and the first portion is rotatably coupled to the base plate.
24. The system of claim 23 , wherein the base plate includes a button and the first portion includes a component for receiving the button.
25. The system of claim 14 , wherein one or more of the brackets are formed by one of molding or extruding.
26. The system of claim 14 , wherein the first portion includes at least one thru-hole and the bracket further includes at least one wire tie configured to secure at least a portion of the plurality of wires to the first portion via the at least one thru-hole.
27. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure, wherein the second portion includes a plurality of dimples configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount.
28. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes a first and second opposing walls, the first and second opposing walls include one or more ridges configured to separate the first and second opposing walls from the support structure by a predefined amount.
29. The utility bracket of claim 28 , further comprising a surface between the first and second opposing walls, wherein at least a portion of the surface has a curved shape.
30. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product;
a flange; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes one or more ridges configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount, and the second portion is approximately orthogonal to the flange.
31. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product;
one or more securing straps; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes a first and second opposing walls, the first and second opposing walls include one or more ridges configured to separate the first and second opposing walls from the support structure by a predefined amount,
wherein the first portion includes one or more thru holes, the one or more securing straps being received by the one or more thru holes.
32. The utility bracket of claim 31 , further comprising a surface between the first and second opposing walls, wherein at least a portion of the surface has a curved shape.
33. The utility bracket of claim 31 , wherein the first portion includes a surface having a radius of curvature.
34. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product;
a flange;
one or more securing straps; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes one or more ridges configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount, and the second portion is approximately orthogonal to the flange,
wherein the first portion includes one or more thru holes, the one or more securing straps being received by the one or more thru holes.
35. The utility bracket of claim 34 , wherein the first portion includes a surface having a radius of curvature.
36. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product;
one or more securing straps; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes a first and second opposing walls, the first and second opposing walls include one or more ridges configured to separate the first and second opposing walls from the support structure by a predefined amount,
wherein the first portion includes one or more thru holes, the one or more securing straps being received by the one or more thru holes,
wherein a longitudinal axis of the first portion is approximately orthogonal to the first and second opposing walls.
37. The utility bracket of claim 36 , further comprising a surface between the first and second opposing walls, wherein at least a portion of the surface has a curved shape.
38. The utility bracket of claim 36 , wherein the first portion includes a surface having a radius of curvature.
39. A utility bracket comprising:
a first portion configured to support a product;
a flange;
one or more securing straps; and
a second portion configured to adhere to a support structure,
wherein the second portion includes one or more ridges configured to separate the second portion from the support structure by a predefined amount, and the second portion is approximately orthogonal to the flange,
wherein the first portion includes one or more thru holes, the one or more securing straps being received by the one or more thru holes,
wherein a longitudinal axis of the first portion is approximately orthogonal to the second portion.
40. The utility bracket of claim 39 , wherein the first portion includes a surface having a radius of curvature
41. A utility bracket system comprising:
a utility bracket including:
a first portion configured to support a product; and
a second portion including a receiving structure; and
a base plate including:
a first surface including a separation component configured to separate the base plate from a support structure by a predefined amount; and
a second surface including a device for attaching the base plate to the utility bracket via the receiving structure.
42. The utility bracket system of claim 41 , wherein the device for attaching the base plate to the utility bracket includes a button.
43. The utility bracket system of claim 42 , wherein the button swivels within the receiving structure.
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