CA1196901A - Splice stabilizer - Google Patents
Splice stabilizerInfo
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- CA1196901A CA1196901A CA000415062A CA415062A CA1196901A CA 1196901 A CA1196901 A CA 1196901A CA 000415062 A CA000415062 A CA 000415062A CA 415062 A CA415062 A CA 415062A CA 1196901 A CA1196901 A CA 1196901A
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A device is provided herein for stabilizing, with reference to surrounded terrain, a cable splice therein. The device includes a stabilizer rail adapted to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent the splice enclosure. A spacer base member is slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and is adaptable to support a cable component of a cable splice enclosure. Strap means are adaptable to hold the cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail. Thus, it now has been discovered that a cable joint may best be protected from damage by enclos-ing the cable splice within a cable splice enclosure and securing the cable splice enclosure and adjacent portions of cable in an immobile position in relation to each other and at least stable or substantially immobile in relation to the surrounding terrain or to extended portions of the cable.
A device is provided herein for stabilizing, with reference to surrounded terrain, a cable splice therein. The device includes a stabilizer rail adapted to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent the splice enclosure. A spacer base member is slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and is adaptable to support a cable component of a cable splice enclosure. Strap means are adaptable to hold the cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail. Thus, it now has been discovered that a cable joint may best be protected from damage by enclos-ing the cable splice within a cable splice enclosure and securing the cable splice enclosure and adjacent portions of cable in an immobile position in relation to each other and at least stable or substantially immobile in relation to the surrounding terrain or to extended portions of the cable.
Description
The present invention relates to a device for protecting a splice in a cable, and more particularly, to a device for protecting an underground cable splice, and still more particularly, to a device for stabili~ing a cable splice enclosure having a cable splice therein with reference to the surrounding terrain.
In the prior art, devices for protecting underground cables and pipelines are known, and some of these are described in the follo~Jing U.S.
Patents:
In the prior art, devices for protecting underground cables and pipelines are known, and some of these are described in the follo~Jing U.S.
Patents:
2,306,331 to W.B. Elmer Dec. 22, 1942
3,643,005 to L.H. Mathews Feb. 15, 1972
4,069,684 to E.I. Wilson Jan. 24, 1978 -The word ';cable" normally describes two or more electrical con-ductors or cores which are individually insulated and contained within a pro-tective sheath. Typically, a telephone communication cable may contain a multiplicity of conductors each individually insulated and the group con-tained within a metal sheath, of, for instance, lead, aluminum, or copper.
Obviously, to whatever use a cable pertains, there will eventually be need of joining one cable to a continuing cable or of splitting the orig-inal cable into smaller cables for further distribution. In any such point of joinder, the splice must be adequately protected from any potential cause of destruction, e.g. by movement of the surrounding earth which might cause breakage of many of the separate wire joints, or bending or breaking of the outer sheath permitting moisture or air to intrude. The entry of moist-ure or air could cause corrosion of some particular component resulting in broken connections or shortcircuiting.
Ground rnovement may be caused by surface traffic or by water seep-age. In addition, shortly after installation of underground cable, the loosenéd earth has a tendency to settle further. Any of these conditions g6~
could cause the outer sheath of a cable joint to fracture.
As shown in the prior art cited above, some attempts have been made in the past to protect underground cables or other types of underground conduits by enclosing the conduit in sorne form of protection covering to compensate for some of the potential causes of injury to a cable.
Therefore, the primary object of one aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the surrounding terrain, which is economical, efficient in operation, easy to manufacture, and easy to use.
An object of another aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the sur- --rounding terrain, which will reduce the chance of occurrence of a splice failure caused by environmental damage, e.g.: frost or ground heave, vibration, or ground settling under the splice.
An object of another aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the surrounding terrain, which is readily adaptable to various types of cables, cable splices, and terrain.
An object of yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a devlce which will protect a cab]e splice and its surrounding encap-sulant from excessive movement, thus reducing the chance of a break in the sealing cornponent whlch would permlt moisture to enter the cable joint area.
An object of still another aspect of this invention is to provide a device which will protect either pressurized or non-pressurized type splices which employ any of the common types of splice closures in use today and constructed of either p]astic, lead, alum;num, stain-less steel or the ]ike.
An object of a still further aspect of this invention is to provide a device for protecting a cable splice from damage which might 6~
otherwise be caused by a person using reckless, haphazard, or improper back-filling methods when burying the splice.
By a broad aspect of this invention a device is provided for stabilizing, with reference to the surrounding terrain, a cable splice enclosure having a cable splicç~therein, comprising: a stabilizer rail adaptable to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent a splice en-closure; a spacer base member slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a cable component of a cable splice enclosure; and strap means adaptable to hold a cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail. Preferably, the spacer base member is adapted to support a portion of cable near the splice enclosure.
In another embodirnent, the device includes an additional spacer member cooperable with the spacer base member and adaptable to provide added supporting configuration between the stabilizer rail and a cable.
By a variation thereof, the device includes a cradle member slida-bly positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to sup-port a splice enclosure. The stabilizer rail may include a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; and the cradle member includes means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove so that the cradle member may be securely positioned on the stabilizer rail. The stabilizer rail pre-ferably includes a support leg attachable thereto to extend laterally from the stabilizer rail. Preferably the support leg includes a lower planar sur-face for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of the stabili-zer rail. Still more preferably, the support leg includes an upper planar surface for extending at an angle to the lower planar surface. The support leg may also include means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove in the stabilizer rail to clamp the support leg in position against a side of the stabilizer rail.
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The cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for a splice enclosure.
Thus, it has not been discovered that a cable joint may best be protected from damage by enclosing the cable splice withln a cable splice enclosure, and by securing the cable splice enclosure and adjacent portions of cable in an immobile position in relation to each other at least stable or substantially immobile in relation to the surrounding terrain to extended portions of the cable.
As can easily be seen, the device of aspects of this invention pro-vides for proper and secure cable alignment in relation to the splice areaso that the cable splice area can be held securely. The cable splice area and adjoining portions of cable are thus held securely as a unit, and if there is any ground movement, move as a unit, greatly reducing, or even eliminating the chance of breakage in the cable splice. Any movement of cable at locations farther from the splice enclosure will be minimal and exert no stress on the cable splice.
In the accompanying drawings:
FICURE I is a perspective view of a stabilizer device according to one embodiment of this invention shown in position in relation to a cable splice enclosure and extending cable;
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a stabilizer device according to one embodiment of this invention as it would be in position to receive a cable splice enclosure and cable;
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FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabllizer de-vice according to an embodiment of this invention describing a cradle cotn-ponent in position along a longitudinal groove of a stabilizer rail;
FIGURE 3a is a partial perspective view of a stahilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing a cradle splice enclosure in position on a cradle component and strapped into position on the cradle;
FrGuRE 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing a support leg com-ponent in position along a stabilizer rail; and FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing, in greater detail, a spacer base member and spacer member in position along a stabilizer rail.
FIGURE l describes a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention, 10, generally, as it is in position witha cable splice en-closure 12 and cables 14 extending from each side of the splice enclosure 12.
In normal~practice, the numerous wires comprising the cables 14 are individ-ually spliced within the splice enclosure 12 and surrounded by various types of protective material or sealant.
` ~ Stabilizer device 10 comprises a stabilizer rail 16, which, aS
it has been designed, includes a longitudinal groove 18 along an upper sur-face 20 and a lower longitudinal groove 22 along a lower surface 24. A cradlé-member 26, generally, is shown more clearly in FIGURES 2 and 3, and is shown in position in FIGURE 1 as supporting splice enclosure 12, and held in posi-tion by strap means 28. Strap means 28 may comprise any conventional type of fastening device. Cradle member 26 includes sidewardly extending arms 30~ one type of which includes a slot 32 as shown in FIG~RES l and 2, and one type of which does not include slots as shownn in FIGURE 3. Arms 30 may be substantially rigid to conform to the configuration of splice en-6~
closure 12, or may be flexible rnaterial in order to be drawn closely into conformation with splice enclosure 12. Cradle mernber 26 also includes means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove 18 as, for exarnp]e, by mernber 34, so that cradle member 26 may be adjustably positionable along stabilizer rail 16 as desired. Member 34 provides rneans for retaining cradle rnernber 26 securely positionable on stabilizer rail 16, particularly laterally in rela-tion to stabilizer rail 16.
The present device has been designed so that a cable splice and cable splice enclosure may be held as rigidly securable as possible both in relation to stabilizer rail 16 and to the surrounding terrain in which the entire system may be buried. To assure a more secure positioning of the splice enclosure 12 and adjacent cables 14 in relation to stabilizer rail 16, a spacer base member 36 which includes a tongue 38 which cooperates with grooves 18 of the stabilizer rail 16 to permit spacer base member 36 to be adjustably positionab]e longitudinally on the stabilizer rail 16 to sup-port a portion of cable 14 at the most advantageous position. As shown in the figures, spacer base member 36 includes a top surface 40 which may be conformed to fit the shape of cable 14 or extremity 42 as desired. If added support is necessary for spacer vase member 36 to support cable 14 extrernity 42, a spacer member 44 is provided which will give added supporting con-figuration between the stabilizer rail 16 and the cable 14 or extremity 42.
Spacer member 44 and spacer base member 36 have been designed so that spacer member 44 includes flanges 46 which fit into grooves 48. Also, spacer member 44 includes a groove 50 into which a further flange 46 of another spacer member 44 may fit, if necessary. Then, top surface 52 of spacer member 44 is essentially in conforrnation with top surface 40 of spacer base rnember 36.
As shown in FIGURES 1, 2, and 4, a support leg 54, generally is provided which includes a hook portion 56 which provides means for cooper-ating with the longitudinal groove 18 in stabilizer rail 16 to clamp the ~"
support leg 54 in position against a side of the stabilizer rail. Support leg 54 extends laterally from the stabilizer rail 16 when in position, and further includes a lower planar surface 58 whlch may be substantially parallel to a lower surface of the stabilizer rail, and gives support for the device against the surrounding terrain in one direction, as shown.
Support leg 54 also includes an upper planar surface 60 which is shown to extend at an angle to the lower planar surface 58 in order to provide support for the device against the surrounding terrain in a direction substantially at a right angle to the support provided by the lower sur-face 58.
As indicated, the number of strap means, spacer base members,spacer members, support legs, and position of each may be varied, depending upon the specific conditions for each use as required.
Obviously, to whatever use a cable pertains, there will eventually be need of joining one cable to a continuing cable or of splitting the orig-inal cable into smaller cables for further distribution. In any such point of joinder, the splice must be adequately protected from any potential cause of destruction, e.g. by movement of the surrounding earth which might cause breakage of many of the separate wire joints, or bending or breaking of the outer sheath permitting moisture or air to intrude. The entry of moist-ure or air could cause corrosion of some particular component resulting in broken connections or shortcircuiting.
Ground rnovement may be caused by surface traffic or by water seep-age. In addition, shortly after installation of underground cable, the loosenéd earth has a tendency to settle further. Any of these conditions g6~
could cause the outer sheath of a cable joint to fracture.
As shown in the prior art cited above, some attempts have been made in the past to protect underground cables or other types of underground conduits by enclosing the conduit in sorne form of protection covering to compensate for some of the potential causes of injury to a cable.
Therefore, the primary object of one aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the surrounding terrain, which is economical, efficient in operation, easy to manufacture, and easy to use.
An object of another aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the sur- --rounding terrain, which will reduce the chance of occurrence of a splice failure caused by environmental damage, e.g.: frost or ground heave, vibration, or ground settling under the splice.
An object of another aspect of this invention is to provide a device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure, with reference to the surrounding terrain, which is readily adaptable to various types of cables, cable splices, and terrain.
An object of yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a devlce which will protect a cab]e splice and its surrounding encap-sulant from excessive movement, thus reducing the chance of a break in the sealing cornponent whlch would permlt moisture to enter the cable joint area.
An object of still another aspect of this invention is to provide a device which will protect either pressurized or non-pressurized type splices which employ any of the common types of splice closures in use today and constructed of either p]astic, lead, alum;num, stain-less steel or the ]ike.
An object of a still further aspect of this invention is to provide a device for protecting a cable splice from damage which might 6~
otherwise be caused by a person using reckless, haphazard, or improper back-filling methods when burying the splice.
By a broad aspect of this invention a device is provided for stabilizing, with reference to the surrounding terrain, a cable splice enclosure having a cable splicç~therein, comprising: a stabilizer rail adaptable to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent a splice en-closure; a spacer base member slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a cable component of a cable splice enclosure; and strap means adaptable to hold a cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail. Preferably, the spacer base member is adapted to support a portion of cable near the splice enclosure.
In another embodirnent, the device includes an additional spacer member cooperable with the spacer base member and adaptable to provide added supporting configuration between the stabilizer rail and a cable.
By a variation thereof, the device includes a cradle member slida-bly positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to sup-port a splice enclosure. The stabilizer rail may include a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; and the cradle member includes means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove so that the cradle member may be securely positioned on the stabilizer rail. The stabilizer rail pre-ferably includes a support leg attachable thereto to extend laterally from the stabilizer rail. Preferably the support leg includes a lower planar sur-face for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of the stabili-zer rail. Still more preferably, the support leg includes an upper planar surface for extending at an angle to the lower planar surface. The support leg may also include means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove in the stabilizer rail to clamp the support leg in position against a side of the stabilizer rail.
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The cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for a splice enclosure.
Thus, it has not been discovered that a cable joint may best be protected from damage by enclosing the cable splice withln a cable splice enclosure, and by securing the cable splice enclosure and adjacent portions of cable in an immobile position in relation to each other at least stable or substantially immobile in relation to the surrounding terrain to extended portions of the cable.
As can easily be seen, the device of aspects of this invention pro-vides for proper and secure cable alignment in relation to the splice areaso that the cable splice area can be held securely. The cable splice area and adjoining portions of cable are thus held securely as a unit, and if there is any ground movement, move as a unit, greatly reducing, or even eliminating the chance of breakage in the cable splice. Any movement of cable at locations farther from the splice enclosure will be minimal and exert no stress on the cable splice.
In the accompanying drawings:
FICURE I is a perspective view of a stabilizer device according to one embodiment of this invention shown in position in relation to a cable splice enclosure and extending cable;
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a stabilizer device according to one embodiment of this invention as it would be in position to receive a cable splice enclosure and cable;
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FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabllizer de-vice according to an embodiment of this invention describing a cradle cotn-ponent in position along a longitudinal groove of a stabilizer rail;
FIGURE 3a is a partial perspective view of a stahilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing a cradle splice enclosure in position on a cradle component and strapped into position on the cradle;
FrGuRE 4 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing a support leg com-ponent in position along a stabilizer rail; and FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of a portion of a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention describing, in greater detail, a spacer base member and spacer member in position along a stabilizer rail.
FIGURE l describes a stabilizer device according to an embodiment of this invention, 10, generally, as it is in position witha cable splice en-closure 12 and cables 14 extending from each side of the splice enclosure 12.
In normal~practice, the numerous wires comprising the cables 14 are individ-ually spliced within the splice enclosure 12 and surrounded by various types of protective material or sealant.
` ~ Stabilizer device 10 comprises a stabilizer rail 16, which, aS
it has been designed, includes a longitudinal groove 18 along an upper sur-face 20 and a lower longitudinal groove 22 along a lower surface 24. A cradlé-member 26, generally, is shown more clearly in FIGURES 2 and 3, and is shown in position in FIGURE 1 as supporting splice enclosure 12, and held in posi-tion by strap means 28. Strap means 28 may comprise any conventional type of fastening device. Cradle member 26 includes sidewardly extending arms 30~ one type of which includes a slot 32 as shown in FIG~RES l and 2, and one type of which does not include slots as shownn in FIGURE 3. Arms 30 may be substantially rigid to conform to the configuration of splice en-6~
closure 12, or may be flexible rnaterial in order to be drawn closely into conformation with splice enclosure 12. Cradle mernber 26 also includes means for cooperating with the longitudinal groove 18 as, for exarnp]e, by mernber 34, so that cradle member 26 may be adjustably positionable along stabilizer rail 16 as desired. Member 34 provides rneans for retaining cradle rnernber 26 securely positionable on stabilizer rail 16, particularly laterally in rela-tion to stabilizer rail 16.
The present device has been designed so that a cable splice and cable splice enclosure may be held as rigidly securable as possible both in relation to stabilizer rail 16 and to the surrounding terrain in which the entire system may be buried. To assure a more secure positioning of the splice enclosure 12 and adjacent cables 14 in relation to stabilizer rail 16, a spacer base member 36 which includes a tongue 38 which cooperates with grooves 18 of the stabilizer rail 16 to permit spacer base member 36 to be adjustably positionab]e longitudinally on the stabilizer rail 16 to sup-port a portion of cable 14 at the most advantageous position. As shown in the figures, spacer base member 36 includes a top surface 40 which may be conformed to fit the shape of cable 14 or extremity 42 as desired. If added support is necessary for spacer vase member 36 to support cable 14 extrernity 42, a spacer member 44 is provided which will give added supporting con-figuration between the stabilizer rail 16 and the cable 14 or extremity 42.
Spacer member 44 and spacer base member 36 have been designed so that spacer member 44 includes flanges 46 which fit into grooves 48. Also, spacer member 44 includes a groove 50 into which a further flange 46 of another spacer member 44 may fit, if necessary. Then, top surface 52 of spacer member 44 is essentially in conforrnation with top surface 40 of spacer base rnember 36.
As shown in FIGURES 1, 2, and 4, a support leg 54, generally is provided which includes a hook portion 56 which provides means for cooper-ating with the longitudinal groove 18 in stabilizer rail 16 to clamp the ~"
support leg 54 in position against a side of the stabilizer rail. Support leg 54 extends laterally from the stabilizer rail 16 when in position, and further includes a lower planar surface 58 whlch may be substantially parallel to a lower surface of the stabilizer rail, and gives support for the device against the surrounding terrain in one direction, as shown.
Support leg 54 also includes an upper planar surface 60 which is shown to extend at an angle to the lower planar surface 58 in order to provide support for the device against the surrounding terrain in a direction substantially at a right angle to the support provided by the lower sur-face 58.
As indicated, the number of strap means, spacer base members,spacer members, support legs, and position of each may be varied, depending upon the specific conditions for each use as required.
Claims (10)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A device for stabilizing, with reference to the surrounding terrain, a cable splice enclosure having a cable splice therein, comprising:
a stabilizer rail adaptable to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent a splice enclosure; a spacer base member slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a cable com-ponent of a cable splice enclosure; and strap means adaptable to hold a cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail.
a stabilizer rail adaptable to be positionable in a supporting position adjacent a splice enclosure; a spacer base member slidably positionable longitudinally on the stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a cable com-ponent of a cable splice enclosure; and strap means adaptable to hold a cable splice enclosure in position against the stabilizer rail.
2. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said spacer base member is adapted to support a portion of cable near said splice enclosure.
3. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in Claim 1 which includes an additional spacer member cooperable with said spacer base member and adaptable to provide added supporting configuration between said stabilizer rail and a cable.
4. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure.
5. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure wherein: said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; and wherein said cradle member includes means for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail.
6. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure; wherein said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; wherein said cradle member includes means for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail; and wherein said cradle mem-ber includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for said splice enclosure.
7. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure; wherein said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; wherein said cradle member includes means for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail; said cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for said splice enclosure;and which includes a support leg attachable to said stabilizer rail to extend laterally from said stabilizer rail.
8. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure ; wherein said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; wherein said cradle member includes means for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail; said cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for said splice enclosure; which includes a support leg attachable to said stabilizer rail to extend laterally from said stabilizer rail; and wherein:
said support leg includes a lower planar surface for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of said stabilizer rail.
said support leg includes a lower planar surface for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of said stabilizer rail.
9. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and adaptable to support a splice enclosure; wherein said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; wherein said cradle member includes means for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail; said cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for said splice enclosure; which includes a support leg attachable to said stabilizer rail to extend laterally from said stabilizer rail; wherein said support leg includes a lower planar surface for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of said stabilizer rail; and wherein: said support leg in-cludes an upper planar surface extending at an angle to said lower planar surface.
10. A device for stabilizing a cable splice enclosure as claimed in claims 1, 2 or 3, which includes a cradle member slidably positionable longitudinally on said stabilizer rail and daptable to support a splice enclosure; wherein said stabilizer rail includes a longitudinal groove along an upper surface; wherein said cradle member includes meansn for cooperating with said longitudinal groove so that said cradle member may be securely positioned on said stabilizer rail; said cradle member includes a pair of sidewardly extending arms adaptable to provide support means for said splice enclosure; which includes a support leg attachable to said stabilizer rail to extend laterally from said stabilizer rail; wherein said support leg in-cludes a lower planar surface for extending substantially parallel to a lower surface of said stabilizer rail; wherein said support leg includes an upper planar surface extending at an angle to said lower planar surface; and wherein: said support leg includes means for cooperating with said longi-tudinal groove in said stabilizer rail to clamp said support leg in position against a side of said stabilizer rail.
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