EP0109338B1 - Clamping system for cables - Google Patents

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EP0109338B1
EP0109338B1 EP19830402163 EP83402163A EP0109338B1 EP 0109338 B1 EP0109338 B1 EP 0109338B1 EP 19830402163 EP19830402163 EP 19830402163 EP 83402163 A EP83402163 A EP 83402163A EP 0109338 B1 EP0109338 B1 EP 0109338B1
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  • the present invention relates to a system for fixing conductive cables to a conductive surface of an apparatus.
  • the usual method of fixing uses a stirrup system, consisting of a rectangular plate with lateral edges folded in a direction of introduction of the cables, and provided in its center with a hole for the passage of the screw. Variants of such a fastening system are described in patents DE-A-3,010,953, DE-C-739,584 and DE-A-1,065,053.
  • This stirrup system is designed to allow the fixing of two conductors whose cross section is between two limits determined by the dimensions of the stirrup, provided that one wants to be sure of a good quality of fixing.
  • the maximum section will also be limited by the angle made by the stirrup with the contact area when the conductor of maximum section S is fixed and the edge of the wing not used to tighten a cable rests on the fixing area (figure 2).
  • a first object of the invention is to allow, for a given stirrup, the fixing of conductors whose sections vary within larger limits than those s and S only determined by the dimension of the stirrup.
  • the cable clamping system on a device attachment range comprising, mounted on the range a bracket with folded edges so as to form lateral legs parallel to a direction of introduction of the cables, and having a crotch height h, a clamping screw of the stirrup on the range, cooperating with a thread for fixing this screw on the range and passing through the stirrup fixing hole, said stirrup having a maximum capacity limited by a maximum inclination a, is characterized in that a section compensator enclosing a conductive cable of section S, said cable having a diameter less than the height h of the crotch, does not cause the stirrup to exceed the maximum inclination a admissible for the dimensions thereof and that the section compensator, by tightening a conductive cable of the smallest section used, exceeds the height h of the crotch.
  • FIG. 3 represents an embodiment of the invention in which the elements are mounted on a range of switchgear 2 which is electrically conductive, this range being electrically connected by any means to the members of the switchgear requiring an electrical supply.
  • This area 2 is provided with a hole 20 which may or may not be threaded. In the embodiment shown, the hole is not threaded and allows the passage of a clamping screw 1 which cooperates with a nut 10.
  • On at least one face of the pad there is a clamping bracket 3, oscillating, or not, on which the head of the screw 1 rests via (optionally) a support washer 11.
  • the use of the nut allows a second bracket to be mounted on the other side and to double the number of conductors that can be fixed. Between the clamping bracket 3 and the range, a compensator of section 4 made of copper material is mounted as necessary which allows the fixing of conductors 6 of section much smaller than the minimum admissible section without compensator.
  • the compensator is dispensed with.
  • a nozzle 7, 6 is mounted on the latter.
  • FIG. 4 represents the compensator of section 4 whose role is to increase the overall height of the conductors which are too small to make them compatible with the capacity of the stirrup, under which they must be clamped. Indeed, as can be seen in FIG. 1, when a stirrup with a folded edge forming a crotch of height h is used, it is not possible to properly fix a conductor of section s corresponding to a diameter h, because there is no no crushing of the conductor. By adding part 4, we can reduce the lower limit of the admissible section.
  • the part 4 consisting of a cut sheet of good conductive material, for example copper and folded so as to form a groove or cradle 40 in U connected, by a band 41 extending the transverse part of the U, to a wedge in the form of a hollow prism of triangular section 42 of height d less than h, such that with the thickness of the transverse part of the U and the diameter of the smallest cable to be clamped, the total height of the compensator / cable assembly is greater than h, this prism being obtained by folding and folding the edges of a rectangular portion extending the strip 41.
  • the height d is limited by the fact that when a cable of section S is to be clamped, the total height of the compensator / cable assembly must not cause the stirrup to exceed the maximum angle of inclination a.
  • This maximum angle a is of the order of 30 °.
  • the legs of the U themselves have a dimension 1 less than d.
  • the portion 42 will be folded so that the folded edges are not folded back on themselves as shown in solid lines, but are folded so as to form the height of the triangle, as shown in dotted.
  • the U-shaped cradle 40 has openings 43 provided at the location where the screw passes to save space and increase the carrying capacity of the cradle.
  • FIG. 5 represents a second embodiment of the compensator for which the same references have been given to identical parts.
  • a wedge 42 in the form of a prism with a pentagonal section, the lateral faces of which are provided on each side with two openings 49, the role of which will be explained later.
  • the wedge can be obtained either by stamping or by molding: this wedge cooperates with a cradle 40 of U-shaped conductive metal, which can be provided with two openings 43 so as to form four legs 44, 45, 46, 47.
  • the two openings allow, as before, to allow passage to the fixing screw, and to bring the cable practically in contact with the screw to gain the thickness of the legs 44 and 47 and increase the capacity of the cradle.
  • the legs 44, 45, 46, 47 are extended at their ends by tongues 48 which are folded down in a direction parallel to the transverse portion of the U.
  • the wedge 42 is placed between the legs 44, 45 , 46, 47, of the cradle, so that the tongues 48 are introduced into the openings 49 to guide and limit the movements of the wedge 42.
  • a third embodiment can be that of FIG. 6, in which the tongues 48 ′ are integral with the wedge, and obtained by cutting before the prism folding of the wedge, while the openings 49 ′ are cut in the cradle 40 before folding in U.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 show a particular embodiment of an oscillating stirrup with folded edges 30, or with lateral legs parallel to the conductor to be fixed.
  • This stirrup is obtained by cutting and stamping a cruciform piece cut from a sheet, in which an oblong or elliptical opening 31 is made. Then, the longitudinal edges of this opening are stamped so as to form lips 32 playing the role of cam or articulation ball joint allowing the head of the screw to always exert a force parallel to the axis of the screw on the 'caliper when it oscillates around the axis of symmetry and thus increasing the rigidity of the caliper.
  • a subsequent punching operation makes it possible to form the ribs 33 which move away from the opening 31 while decreasing, these ribs having the role of stiffening the stirrup, to avoid its bending.
  • a final folding operation makes it possible to produce the transverse legs 34 which increase the central rigidity of the stirrup, and hold the conductors during their crushing while preventing them from pressing against the tightening screw.

Description

La présente invention concerne un système de fixation de câbles conducteurs sur une plage conductrice d'appareillage.The present invention relates to a system for fixing conductive cables to a conductive surface of an apparatus.

Le mode de fixation habituel utilise un système à étrier, constitué par une plaque rectangulaire à bords latéraux rabattus selon une direction d'introduction des câbles, et pourvue en son centre d'un trou de passage de la vis. Des variantes d'un tel système de fixation se trouvent décrites dans les brevets DE-A- 3 010 953, DE-C-739 584 et DE-A-1 065 053. Ce système à étrier est prévu pour permettre la fixation de deux conducteurs dont la section est comprise entre deux limites déterminées par les dimensions de l'étrier, pour autant que l'on veuille être sûr d'une bonne qualité de fixation.The usual method of fixing uses a stirrup system, consisting of a rectangular plate with lateral edges folded in a direction of introduction of the cables, and provided in its center with a hole for the passage of the screw. Variants of such a fastening system are described in patents DE-A-3,010,953, DE-C-739,584 and DE-A-1,065,053. This stirrup system is designed to allow the fixing of two conductors whose cross section is between two limits determined by the dimensions of the stirrup, provided that one wants to be sure of a good quality of fixing.

En effet, si l'on augmente la section au-delà de certaines limites, le conducteur ne se trouvera pas totalement emprisonné sous les ailes de l'étrier et en serrant ce dernier, le conducteur sera déplacé vérs la vis et viendra frotter contre les filets ou débordera de la plage de l'appareil. D'autre part, si l'on exerce une pression trop forte, l'étrier ne résistera pas et va fléchir ce qui nuit à la qualité du serrage. La section maximum S des conducteurs sera donc déterminée par l'espace disponible entre le bord rabattu externe de l'étrier et le contour externe de la vis de serrage (figure 1). Dans le cas d'un étrier oscillant, la section maximum sera limitée également par l'angle que fait l'étrier avec la plage de contact lorsque le conducteur de section maximum S est fixé et que le bord de l'aile non utilisé pour serrer un câble repose sur la plage de fixation (figure 2).In fact, if the section is increased beyond certain limits, the driver will not be completely trapped under the wings of the stirrup and by tightening the latter, the driver will be moved towards the screw and will rub against the nets or will exceed the range of the device. On the other hand, if one exerts too much pressure, the stirrup will not resist and will bend which affects the quality of the tightening. The maximum cross-section S of the conductors will therefore be determined by the space available between the outer folded edge of the bracket and the outer contour of the clamping screw (Figure 1). In the case of an oscillating stirrup, the maximum section will also be limited by the angle made by the stirrup with the contact area when the conductor of maximum section S is fixed and the edge of the wing not used to tighten a cable rests on the fixing area (figure 2).

Il existe un angle limite au-delà duquel le conducteur va déraper sur la plage de fixation. Un moyen de diminuer l'angle est d'augmenter la hauteur h des bords rabattus des ailes et, par conséquent, d'augmenter la valeur de la section minimum s (figure 1).There is a limit angle beyond which the driver will skid on the fixing range. One way to reduce the angle is to increase the height h of the folded edges of the wings and, consequently, to increase the value of the minimum section s (Figure 1).

Il y a donc, comme on le comprend, un compromis à trouver pour les dimensions de l'étrier compte tenu des sections à serrer, de la dimension de la plage et de l'épaisseur de la tête formant l'étrier. Ce compromis, l'homme de l'art sait le trouver facilement, mais il détermine les sections maximum S et minimum s.There is therefore, as it is understood, a compromise to be found for the dimensions of the stirrup taking into account the sections to be clamped, the dimension of the range and the thickness of the head forming the stirrup. Those skilled in the art can easily find this compromise, but they determine the maximum sections S and minimum s.

Un premier but de l'invention est de permettre, pour un étrier donné, la fixation de conducteurs dont les sections varient dans des limites plus grandes que celles s et S uniquement déterminées par la dimension de l'étrier.A first object of the invention is to allow, for a given stirrup, the fixing of conductors whose sections vary within larger limits than those s and S only determined by the dimension of the stirrup.

Un deuxième but est la réalisation d'un système de fixation économique obtenu à partir de pièces découpées et embouties. Selon l'invention, le système de serrage de câble sur une plage de fixation d'appareillage comprenant, monté sur la plage un étrier à bords rabattus de manière à former des jambes latérales parallèles à une direction d'introduction des câbles, et présentant un entrejambe de hauteur h, une vis de serrage de l'étrier sur la plage, coopérant avec un filetage de fixation de cette vis sur la plage et passant à travers le trou de fixation de l'étrier, ledit étrier ayant une capacité maximale limitée par une inclinaison maximale a, est caractérisé en ce qu'un compensateur de section enserrant un câble conducteur de section S, ledit câble ayant un diamètre inférieur à la hauteur h de l'entrejambe, ne fasse pas dépasser à l'étrier l'inclinaison maximale a admissible pour les dimensions de celui-ci et que le compensateur de section, en serrant un câble conducteur de section la plus petite utilisée, dépasse la hauteur h de l'entrejambe.A second goal is the realization of an economic fixing system obtained from cut and stamped parts. According to the invention, the cable clamping system on a device attachment range comprising, mounted on the range a bracket with folded edges so as to form lateral legs parallel to a direction of introduction of the cables, and having a crotch height h, a clamping screw of the stirrup on the range, cooperating with a thread for fixing this screw on the range and passing through the stirrup fixing hole, said stirrup having a maximum capacity limited by a maximum inclination a, is characterized in that a section compensator enclosing a conductive cable of section S, said cable having a diameter less than the height h of the crotch, does not cause the stirrup to exceed the maximum inclination a admissible for the dimensions thereof and that the section compensator, by tightening a conductive cable of the smallest section used, exceeds the height h of the crotch.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description faite en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquelles:

  • la figure 1 représente les limites de capacité d'un étrier de dimension donnée, faisant partie du système de fixation;
  • la figure 2 représente un étrier en position sur un seul conducteur;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue d'ensemble du système de fixation;
  • la figure 4 représente une vue en perspective de l'élément compensateur de section faisant partie du système;
  • la figure 5 représente une vue en perspective d'un deuxième mode de réalisation du compensateur;
  • la figure 6 représente une vue en perspective d'un troisième mode de réalisation.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the description made with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • FIG. 1 represents the capacity limits of a stirrup of given size, forming part of the fixing system;
  • FIG. 2 represents a stirrup in position on a single conductor;
  • Figure 3 shows an overview of the fastening system;
  • FIG. 4 represents a perspective view of the section compensating element forming part of the system;
  • FIG. 5 represents a perspective view of a second embodiment of the compensator;
  • Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a third embodiment.

La figure 3 représente un mode de réalisation de l'invention dans lequel on monte les éléments sur une plage d'appareillage 2 conductrice de l'électricité, cette plage étant reliée électriquement par tout moyen aux organes de l'appareillage nécessitant une alimentation électrique. Cette plage 2 est pourvue d'un trou 20 qui peut être fileté ou non. Dans le mode d'exécution représenté, le trou n'est pas fileté et permet le passage d'une vis de serrage 1 qui coopère avec un écrou 10. Sur une face au moins de la plage, se monte un étrier de serrage 3, oscillant, ou non, sur lequel appuie la tête de la vis 1 par l'intermédiaire (facultativement) d'une rondelle d'appui 11. Dans une variante, il est possible de prévoir un trou fileté qui permettra de ne pas faire appel à l'écrou. L'utilisation de l'écrou permet de monter sur l'autre face un deuxième étrier et de doubler le nombre de conducteurs que l'on peut fixer. Entre l'étrier de serrage 3 et la plage, on monte suivant les besoins un compensateur de section 4 en matériau cuivreux qui permet la fixation de conducteurs 6 de section bien inférieure à la section minimum s admissible sans compensateur. Dans le cas où le conducteur 5 à fixer sur la plage a une section comprise entre la section maximum S et la section minimum s, on se dispense du compensateur. Dans le cas où les conducteurs 5, 6, sont souples et constitués de conducteurs multibrins, un embout 7, 6 est monté sur ces derniers.FIG. 3 represents an embodiment of the invention in which the elements are mounted on a range of switchgear 2 which is electrically conductive, this range being electrically connected by any means to the members of the switchgear requiring an electrical supply. This area 2 is provided with a hole 20 which may or may not be threaded. In the embodiment shown, the hole is not threaded and allows the passage of a clamping screw 1 which cooperates with a nut 10. On at least one face of the pad, there is a clamping bracket 3, oscillating, or not, on which the head of the screw 1 rests via (optionally) a support washer 11. In a variant, it is possible to provide a threaded hole which will make it possible not to call upon the nut. The use of the nut allows a second bracket to be mounted on the other side and to double the number of conductors that can be fixed. Between the clamping bracket 3 and the range, a compensator of section 4 made of copper material is mounted as necessary which allows the fixing of conductors 6 of section much smaller than the minimum admissible section without compensator. In the case where the conductor 5 to be fixed on the beach has a section between the maximum section S and the minimum section s, the compensator is dispensed with. In the case where the conductors 5, 6, are flexible and consist of multi-strand conductors, a nozzle 7, 6 is mounted on the latter.

La figure 4 représente le compensateur de section 4 dont le rôle est d'accroître l'encombrement en hauteur des conducteurs trop petits pour les rendre compatibles avec la capacité de l'étrier, sous lequel il doivent être serrés. En effet, comme on le constate figure 1, lorsque l'on utilise un étrier à bord rabattu formant un entrejambe de hauteur h, on ne peut pas fixer convenablement de conducteur de section s correspondant à un diamètre h, car il n'y a pas écrasement du conducteur. Par l'adjonction de la pièce 4, on arrive à diminuer la limite inférieure de la section admissible.FIG. 4 represents the compensator of section 4 whose role is to increase the overall height of the conductors which are too small to make them compatible with the capacity of the stirrup, under which they must be clamped. Indeed, as can be seen in FIG. 1, when a stirrup with a folded edge forming a crotch of height h is used, it is not possible to properly fix a conductor of section s corresponding to a diameter h, because there is no no crushing of the conductor. By adding part 4, we can reduce the lower limit of the admissible section.

La pièce 4 constituée par une feuille découpée de matériau bon conducteur, par exemple cuivreux et pliée de façon à former une gorge ou berceau 40 en U reliée, par une bande 41 prolongeant la partie transversale du U, à une cale en forme de prisme creux de section triangulaire 42 de hauteur d inférieure à h, telle qu'avec l'épaisseur de la partie transversale du U et le diamètre du câble le plus petit à serrer, la hauteur totale de l'ensemble compensateur/câble soit supérieur à h, ce prisme étant obtenu en rabattant et pliant les bords d'une portion rectangulaire prolongeant la bande 41. D'autre part, la hauteur d est limitée par le fait que lorsque l'on doit serrer un câble de section S, la hauteur totale de l'ensemble compensateur/câble ne doit pas faire dépasser à l'étrier l'angle d'inclinaison maximal a. Cet angle maximum a est de l'ordre de 30°. Les jambes du U ont elles-mêmes une dimension 1 inférieure à d. Dans une autre variante d'exécution, on pliera la portion 42 de façon à ce que les bords rabattus ne soient pas repliés sur eux-mêmes comme figuré en trait plein, mais soient pliés de façon à former la hauteur du triangle, comme représenté en pointillé.The part 4 consisting of a cut sheet of good conductive material, for example copper and folded so as to form a groove or cradle 40 in U connected, by a band 41 extending the transverse part of the U, to a wedge in the form of a hollow prism of triangular section 42 of height d less than h, such that with the thickness of the transverse part of the U and the diameter of the smallest cable to be clamped, the total height of the compensator / cable assembly is greater than h, this prism being obtained by folding and folding the edges of a rectangular portion extending the strip 41. On the other hand, the height d is limited by the fact that when a cable of section S is to be clamped, the total height of the compensator / cable assembly must not cause the stirrup to exceed the maximum angle of inclination a. This maximum angle a is of the order of 30 °. The legs of the U themselves have a dimension 1 less than d. In another alternative embodiment, the portion 42 will be folded so that the folded edges are not folded back on themselves as shown in solid lines, but are folded so as to form the height of the triangle, as shown in dotted.

Le berceau en U 40 comporte des ouvertures 43 prévues à l'emplacement de passage de la vis pour permettre de gagner de la place et augmenter la capacité d'accueil du berceau.The U-shaped cradle 40 has openings 43 provided at the location where the screw passes to save space and increase the carrying capacity of the cradle.

La figure 5 représente un deuxième mode d'exécution du compensateur pour lequel on a donné les mêmes références aux pièces identiques. On retrouve une cale 42 en forme de prisme à section pentagonale, dont les faces latérales sont pourvues de chaque côté de deux ouvertures 49, dont le rôle sera précisé ultérieurement. La cale pourra être obtenue soit par matriçage, soit par moulage: cette cale coopère avec un berceau 40 en métal conducteur en forme de U, qui peut être pourvu de deux ouvertures 43 de façon à former quatre jambes 44, 45, 46, 47. Les deux ouvertures permettent, comme précédemment, de laisser le passage à la vis de fixation, et d'amener le câble pratiquement en contact avec la vis pour gagner l'épaisseur des jambes 44 et 47 et augmenter la capacité du berceau.FIG. 5 represents a second embodiment of the compensator for which the same references have been given to identical parts. There is a wedge 42 in the form of a prism with a pentagonal section, the lateral faces of which are provided on each side with two openings 49, the role of which will be explained later. The wedge can be obtained either by stamping or by molding: this wedge cooperates with a cradle 40 of U-shaped conductive metal, which can be provided with two openings 43 so as to form four legs 44, 45, 46, 47. The two openings allow, as before, to allow passage to the fixing screw, and to bring the cable practically in contact with the screw to gain the thickness of the legs 44 and 47 and increase the capacity of the cradle.

Les jambes 44, 45, 46, 47 sont prolongées à leurs extrémités par des languettes 48 qui sont rabattues suivant une direction parallèle à la portion transversale du U. Lors du montage du compensateur, on vient placer la cale 42 entre les jambes 44, 45, 46, 47, du berceau, de façon que les languettes 48 s'introduisent dans les ouvertures 49 pour guider et limiter les déplacements de la cale 42.The legs 44, 45, 46, 47 are extended at their ends by tongues 48 which are folded down in a direction parallel to the transverse portion of the U. When mounting the compensator, the wedge 42 is placed between the legs 44, 45 , 46, 47, of the cradle, so that the tongues 48 are introduced into the openings 49 to guide and limit the movements of the wedge 42.

Un troisième mode de réalisation peut être celui de la figure 6, dans laquelle les languettes 48' sont solidaires de la cale, et obtenues par découpe avant le pliage en prisme de la cale, tandis que les ouvertures 49' sont découpées dans le berceau 40 avant pliage en U.A third embodiment can be that of FIG. 6, in which the tongues 48 ′ are integral with the wedge, and obtained by cutting before the prism folding of the wedge, while the openings 49 ′ are cut in the cradle 40 before folding in U.

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent une réalisation particulière d'un étrier oscillant à bords rabattus 30, ou à jambes latérales parallèles au conducteur à fixer. Cet étrier est obtenu par découpe et emboutissage d'une pièce cruciforme découpée dans une tôle, dans laquelle on pratique une ouverture 31 oblongue ou en forme d'ellipse. Ensuite, les bords longitudinaux de cette ouverture sont emboutis de façon à former des lèvres 32 jouant le rôle de came ou de rotule d'articulation permettant à la tête de la vis de toujours exercer une force parallèle à l'axe de la vis sur l'étrier lorsque celui-ci oscille autour de l'axe de symétrie et augmentant ainsi la rigidité de l'étrier. Une opération ultérieure de poinçonnage permet de constituer les nervures 33 qui s'éloignent de l'ouverture 31 en s'amoindrissant, ces nervures ayant pour rôle de rigidifier l'étrier, pour éviter son fléchissement. Enfin, une dernière opération de pliage permet de réaliser les jambes transversales 34 qui augmentent la rigidité centrale de l'étrier, et maintiennent les conducteurs lors de leur écrasement en évitant qu'ils viennent appuyer contre la vis serrage.Figures 1 and 2 show a particular embodiment of an oscillating stirrup with folded edges 30, or with lateral legs parallel to the conductor to be fixed. This stirrup is obtained by cutting and stamping a cruciform piece cut from a sheet, in which an oblong or elliptical opening 31 is made. Then, the longitudinal edges of this opening are stamped so as to form lips 32 playing the role of cam or articulation ball joint allowing the head of the screw to always exert a force parallel to the axis of the screw on the 'caliper when it oscillates around the axis of symmetry and thus increasing the rigidity of the caliper. A subsequent punching operation makes it possible to form the ribs 33 which move away from the opening 31 while decreasing, these ribs having the role of stiffening the stirrup, to avoid its bending. Finally, a final folding operation makes it possible to produce the transverse legs 34 which increase the central rigidity of the stirrup, and hold the conductors during their crushing while preventing them from pressing against the tightening screw.

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1. Clamping system for clamping cables on the fixing surface of an apparatus comprising, mounted on said fixing surface (2), a yoke (3) with bent-down flanges forming lateral legs parallel to a direction for introducing the cables and having a height h between the legs, a screw (1) for clamping the yoke on the fixing surface, cooperating with a thread for fixing said screw on the surface and passing through a hole (31) for fixing the yoke (3), said yoke having a maximum capacity limited by a maximum slant a, characterized in that a section compensator (4) tightly surrounding a conducting cable (6) of section s, said cable having a diameter smaller than the height h between the legs, prevents the yoke from exceeding a maximum admissable slant a, and in that the section compensator (4) tightly surrounding conducting cable of the smallest section used exceeds the height h between the legs.
2. Clamping system for cables according to claim 1, characterized in that the section compensator is formed from a metal sheet bent in the form of a U-shaped cradle (40) and of means for connecting the cradle to a wedge (42).
3. Clamping system according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting means are formed by a tongue (41) extending the transverse part of the U while forming a bend connected by its other end to the wedge (42).
4. Clamping system according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting means are formed by tongues (48') integral with the wedge (42) and sliding in openings (49') of the cradle (40).
5. Clamping system for cables according to claim 3, characterized in that the connecting means are formed by tongues (48) disposed at the end of the U-shaped legs of the cradle, said tongues sliding in openings (49) provided in the lateral faces of a wedge (42) having the form of a prism with pentagonal section.
6. Clamping system for cables according to one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the wedge (42) is a prism of triangular section obtained by bending.
7. Clamping system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the U-shaped cradle (40) comprises openings (43) at the level of the passage of the screw.
8. Clamping system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the angle a is comprised between 5 and 30°.
9. Clamping system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the yoke (3) comprises:
- rounded lips (32) forming a boss allowing the lever to rock while bearing on the head of the screw;
- transverse legs (34), as well as two transverse ribs (33) perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the conducting cable.
10. Clamping system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the compensator and the yoke are obtained by cutting-out, bending and stamping.
EP19830402163 1982-11-10 1983-11-08 Clamping system for cables Expired EP0109338B1 (en)

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