GB2602179A - A lacing tape clip - Google Patents

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GB2602179A
GB2602179A GB2110413.8A GB202110413A GB2602179A GB 2602179 A GB2602179 A GB 2602179A GB 202110413 A GB202110413 A GB 202110413A GB 2602179 A GB2602179 A GB 2602179A
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
    • B65D63/14—Joints produced by application of separate securing members
    • B65D63/16—Joints using buckles, wedges, or like locking members attached to the end of the element
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D65/46—Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • 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
    • H02G15/00—Cable fittings
    • H02G15/007—Devices for relieving mechanical stress
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5837—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable specially adapted for accommodating various sized cables
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
    • H01R4/646—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail for cables or flexible cylindrical bodies

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Abstract

A lacing tape clip assembly 1 comprises a length of lacing tape 3 and a clip 2, the clip comprising a first part 2a arranged to be fixed to a first end of the lacing tape 3 and a second part 2b, through which a second portion of the lacing tape 3 passes so as to leave the second end of the lacing tape 3 free outside of the second part 2b, wherein the second part of the clip 2b is dimensioned to permit the second portion of the lacing tape to be pulled through the second part 2b and wherein the first part 2a clip is arranged to be fastened to the second part 2b so that the two parts of the clip, together with the lacing tape, form a band, wherein the action of fastening the first part 2a of the clip to the second part 2b locks the lacing tape 3 in position in the clip 2. Embodiments include a lacing tape clip assembly wherein one part of the clip is an integral part of a larger component of a cable system (Fig 6) for example, comprising a cradle (21 Fig 6) for receiving a cable bundle.

Description

A Lacing Tape Clip Assembly The present invention relates to a lacing tape clip assembly.
Lacing tape may be used with cable bundles having an electrically conductive braid or open sleeve, which provides electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection for cables within the cable bundle. Here lacing tape may be used for lacing braid or sleeve together at transitions (branch points) along the harness or for tying a braid or sleeve of a cable bundle, or a cable bundle itself, to a backshell, support or other component of the electrical system.
A problem with lacing tape is that lengths of it have to be cut, wrapped round the cable bundles, or other fittings, and the lacing tape then tied. This is both time consuming and may lead to repetitive strain injuries. A far quicker and easier solution, often employed in other application, is the use of plastic cable ties. These may simply be passed once around items to be secured together, with the tail end of the cable tie then pushed through the eye of the cable tie and the tail pulled tight to secure the cable tie in place. However, the relatively rigid plastic of the cable ties is unsuitable in applications where heavy vibration may be experienced, for the plastic may cut into the braid, sleeve or cables of the cable bundle. In addition, the plastic cable tie will soften in high temperatures and over time may stretch and subsequently fail to perform as intended, or may eventually snap. Furthermore, the cable tie will quickly fail at elevated temperatures that may be experienced as a result of a fire.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a clip which permits lacing tape to be secured in place more quickly and in a more reliable manner and which lessens the risk of repetitive strain injuries occurring due to repetitive tying.
According to the present invention, there is provided a lacing tape clip assembly comprising a length of lacing tape and a clip, the clip comprising: a first part fixed to the lacing tape at or towards a first end of the lacing tape; and a second part through which a portion of the lacing tape towards a second end of the lacing tape passes, so as to leave the second end of the lacing tape free and exposed outside of the clip, wherein: the second part of the clip is dimensioned to permit the lacing tape to be pulled through the second part of the clip, by pulling on the free second end of the lacing tape; the first part of the clip is arranged to be fastened to the second part of the clip so that the two parts of the clip, together with the lacing tape, form a band; and the action of fastening the first part of the clip to the second part of the clip locks the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip.
A lacing tape clip assembly in accordance with the present invention retains the benefit of using lacing tape, relative to a cable tie for example, but permits a length of lacing tape to be quickly formed into a loop and the length of that loop adjusted, without the need to tie any knots or to use any tools.
Advantageously, when the first part of the clip is fastened to the second part of the clip, the first part of the clip engages with the lacing tape passing through the second part of the clip and locks the lacing tape in position in the clip. This enables the lacing tape to be pulled through the first clip, to adjust the length of lacing tape employed in securing an item or the like, but then permits this length to be fixed merely by connecting the two parts of the clip together. If necessary, any excess "spare" lacing tape may then simply be cut off.
Preferably, the second part of the clip has a retaining bar and the lacing tape passes into the second part of the clip, loops around the retaining bar and passes back out of the second part of the clip. This permits a free end of the lacing tape to be pulled to cause the lacing tape to run around the retaining bar. A distal end of the first part of the clip may then, when received in the second part of the clip, sandwich the lacing tape between an end of the first part of the clip and the retaining bar of the second part of the clip to lock the lacing tape in the clip A portion of the lacing tape, towards the first end of the lacing tape, may be threaded around a number of retaining bars in the first part of the clip, so that the lacing tape doubles back on itself and is held in contact with itself, such that the lacing tape is fixed to the first part of the clip and cannot subsequently be pulled out of the first part of the clip. This provides a convenient and reliable way of fixing the lacing tape to the first part of the clip, without the use of tools or adhesive.
The clip may be arranged such that the first part of the clip may be fastened to the second part of the clip in two stages where: in a first stage, the first part of the clip is retained in a first position relative to the second part of the clip, which permits the lacing tape to still be pulled through the second part of the clip; and in a second stage, the first part of the clip is fixed in a second position relative to the second part of the clip, in which second position the first part of the clip is engaged with the lacing tape and locks the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip. This is particularly advantageous, for it permits the clip to be loosely assembled and the lacing tape to then be subsequently tightened and locked in place, by pushing the first part of the clip further into the second part of the clip.
The first part of the clip may be arranged to be pushed into the second part of the clip, wherein the action of pushing the first part into the second part may be both: a) a two stage process, where the first part is first retained in the first position before the first part of the clip is then fully inserted into the second part of the clip to the second position, where it locks the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip; and b) a single stage process, where the first part of the clip may be pushed directly into the second position to immediately lock the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip.
The above arrangement has both the advantage of permitting subsequent adjustment, as mentioned above, whilst also permitting the single action of pushing the two parts of the clip together, to instantly both close the clip and lock the lacing tape in the clip.
One part of the clip may be formed as an integral part of a larger component of a cable system, particularly as part of a cradle for receiving a cable bundle. This provides a tie on the cradle for securing a cable bundle to the cradle, which tie is already conveniently secured to the cradle, requiring only that the lacing tape and other part of the clip then be passed over the cable bundle, prior to the two parts of the clip being joined together and, if appropriate, the length of the lacing tape adjusted in order to snuggly secure the cable bundle in the cradle.
The cradle could be a first part of a cable mounting, the cable mounting additionally comprising a second part arranged to be secured to a surface, wherein the cradle is a push fit into the first part and can freely rotate relative to that second part, so that the cradle may adopt multiple orientations to ensure correct alignment with a cable bundle. Alternatively, the cradle may form a cable guide of a backshell assembly.
Several embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures, of which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a lacing tape clip assembly in accordance with the present invention showing the two parts of the clip separated; Figure 2 is a sectional view through the clip assembly of Figure 1; Figure 3 corresponds to Figure 1 but shows the two parts of the clip fastened together; Figure 4 corresponds to Figure 2, but shows the two parts of the clip fastened together; Figure 5 corresponds to Figure 3, but shows a slightly modified housing; Figure 6 shows how the clip assembly may be incorporated into a mounting for a cable bundle; Figure 7 corresponds to Figure 6, but shows a two-stage clip; and Figure 8 shows the clip of Figures 1 and 2 mounted on a cradle of a backshell assembly, which cradle is specifically designed to accommodate the lacing tape clip assembly.
Referring now to Figures 1 and 2, here there is shown a first embodiment of a lacing tape clip assembly in accordance with the present invention and this is indicated generally as 1. The lacing tape clip assembly 1 comprises a clip 2, comprising a first part 2a and second part 2b. The clip assembly 1 additionally comprises a length of lacing tape 3.
From Figure 2 it is seen that the first part 2a, of the clip 2, has a number of retaining bars 4 passing across it. These form a sort of ladder network around which the lacing tape 3 is wrapped. The lacing tape on its two passes through the first part of the clip frictionally engages with itself, which prevents the lacing tape 3 being pulled out of the first part 2a of the clip 2. This is one convenient way of securing the lacing tape in the first part of the clip 2a, but it will be appreciated that any number of other means may be used to secure one end of the lacing tape in the first part of the clip 2a.
From Figure 2 it is also seen that the second part 2b, of the clip 2, has a retaining bar 5 passing across it, with the second end of the lacing tape passing freely around the single retaining bar 5, so that a free end 6 of the lacing tape 3 may be pulled in order to shorten the length of lacing tape extending between the two parts 2a and 2b of the clip 2.
Referring now to Figures 3 and 4, these show the same lacing tape clip assembly 1 as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but here the first part 2a of the clip 2 has now been inserted into the second part 2b. As can be seen from Figure 1 a distal end 7 of the first part 2a of the clip 2 has a plurality of spikes 8 protruding therefrom. From a comparison of Figures 1 and 4, it will be apparent that when the first part of the clip 2a is inserted into the second part of the clip 2b, to the position illustrated in Figure 4, the distal end 7 of the first part 2a of the clip 2 will engage with the lacing tape 3 where it passes through the second part 2b of the clip 2 and sandwich the lacing tape 3 against the retaining bar 5, with the spikes 8 (seen only in Figure 1) engaging the lacing tape 3, locking it in place in the clip 2.
The two parts 2a and 2b of the clip 2 are held together as shown in Figures 3 and 4 by a snap feature, most clearly seen in Figure 1. This comprises a pair of opposed tabs 10, which are biased to the position shown in Figure 1. On the distal end of these tabs are respective release buttons 12 and part way along the tabs are serrations 13a and 13b, which engage with respective cooperating serrated features 14 (see Figure 2) on the inside of the second part of the clip 2b.
In use, the lacing tape clip assembly 1 is supplied substantially as shown in Figures 1 and 2, however, for clarity, a shorter length of lacing tape 3 is shown than is likely to be provided for most applications. The lacing tape clip assembly 1 may then be wrapped around a braided or sleeved cable bundle and a cradle for that cable bundle, or other items to be secured together, with the first part 2a of the clip then being inserted into the second part of the clip 2b, until the distal most opposed pair of the serrations 13b engage with the serrated feature 14 in the second part 2b of the clip 2. At this point, the distal end 7 and spikes 8 are not in contact with the lacing tape 3. Thus, with the lacing tape clip assembly 1 held generally in place on the cable bundle, or similar, the free end 6 of the lacing tape 3 may then be pulled to sufficiently shorten the length of lacing tape extending between the two parts 2a and 2b of the clip 2, until the lacing tape clip assembly 1 is sufficiently tight. Then the first part 2a of the clip 2 is pushed fully home in the second part 2b, whereupon the distal end 7 of the first part 2a of the clip 2, together with the spikes 8, comes into contact with the lacing tape 3 in the second part 2b of the clip 2 and sandwiches it against the retaining bar 5, locking the lacing tape 3 in place. In this position, the first part 2a of the clip 2 is retained in the second part 2b by the second pair of serrations 13a engaging with the serrated features 14 in the second part 2b of the clip, locking the first part 2a of the clip 2 in position in the second part 2b of the clip 2, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
To release the lacing tape clip assembly 1, the two release buttons 12 are depressed which releases the first part 2a from the second part 2b of the clip 2.
This may not only be used to remove the lacing tape clip assembly, but this may also be used to partially release the first part 2a from the second part 2b of the clip 2, such that the lacing tape 3 may again be adjusted. Adjustment may then be performed either pulling the free end 6 to tighten the lacing tape clip assembly, or by pulling the portion of the lacing tape extending between the two parts 2a and 2b of the clip 2, back through the second part 2b of the clip 2, to loosen the lacing tape clip assembly without releasing it from the item, or items, it is secured around. Once adjusted the two parts 2a and 2b of the clip 2 may then be fully reengaged to lock the lacing tape in its newly adjusted position.
It will be apparent that the lacing tape clip assembly of Figures 1 to 4 may be modified in many ways, while permitting the same function to be achieved. Figures 5 shows one such alternative embodiment where the lacing tape clip assembly is substantially identical to that previously described with reference to Figures 1 to 4, except here two pairs of opposed serrated features 16 and 17 are provided, as shown, with a single pair of opposed serrations 18 provided on the first part of the clip 15. On insertion of the first part of the clip into the second part of the clip, the pair of opposed serrations 18 will first engage with the first pair of serrated features 17, in which position the lacing tape 3 may still be adjusted by pulling on the free end of the lacing tape 6, as previously described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. Then, when the first part of the lacing tape clip assembly is further inserted, the pair of serrations 18 will then engage with the opposed second pair of serrated features 16, whereby the first part of the clip assembly will engage with the lacing tape within the second part of the clip assembly and lock the lacing tape 3 in place, in the same manner as in the previous embodiment. However, with the arrangement shown in Figure 5, no release buttons 12 are provided and thus it is harder to accidentally release the clip 15.
Referring now to Figure 6, here there is shown a support bracket 19 suitable for use in supporting a cable bundle (not shown). The support bracket 19 comprising a base portion 20 and a cradle portion 21, the cradle portion 21 having an integrated lacing tape clip assembly 22, essentially the same as that described with reference to Figures 1 to 4. This comprises a length of lacing tape (omitted for clarity), a first part 22a of a clip and a second part 22b of a clip, wherein the second part 22b is integrally formed with the cradle portion 21 of the support bracket 19.
In Figure 6, the base portion 20 is arranged to be mounted on a surface to which the cable bundle is to be attached and the base portion 20 has a hole in it for receiving a fastening to attach the base portion 20 to that surface. Alternatively, a base portion, such as base portion 23, also shown in Figure 6, may be used and this has an integral threaded portion 24 for engaging with a support surface or a support member. In use, the base portion, 20 or 23 is first secured at a desired location to a supporting surface, with the cradle portion 21 then being a push fit into the base portion 20 or 23. As will be appreciated from Figure 6, the cradle portion 21 can freely rotate within the base portion 20 or 23.
As with the embodiment described with reference to Figures 1 to 4, a length of lacing tape will be permanently fixed to the first part 22a of the clip and will pass through aperture 25, under the cradle 26 of the cradle portion 21, into the second part 22b of the clip 22, where it passes around a retaining bar 5, identical to the retaining bar 5 of Figure 2, to then return under the cradle 26 and back through the aperture 25.
In use, the base portion 20 or 23 is secured to a support structure, the cradle portion 21 inserted, the cable bundle (not shown) laid in the cradle 26 of the cradle portion 21, with the first part of the clip 22a then being partially inserted into the second part 22b of the clip, with the free end of the lacing tape then being pulled up through the aperture 25 to tighten the lacing tape around the cradle 26 and cable bundle. When the lacing tape is sufficiently tight, the first part 22a of the clip will then be fully inserted into the second part 22b, to lock the lacing tape in place, as described with reference to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4.
With reference now to Figure 7, this shows a support bracket 27, essentially identical to that of Figure 6, but with a lacing tape clip assembly 28 essentially the same as that shown in Figure 5.
With reference now to Figure 8, this shows the lacing tape clip assembly 1 of Figures 1 to 4, wherein the second part 2b of the clip 2 is mounted below a cradle 29 of a backshell assembly 30. The clip assembly 1 functions in exactly the manner as previously described with reference to Figures 1 to 4, to secure a cable bundle 31 to the cradle 29.
Various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but it will be appreciated that many modifications may occur to the skilled person, 20 which modifications may be within the scope of the appended claims.

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  1. Claims 1. A lacing tape clip assembly comprising a length of lacing tape and a clip, the clip comprising: a first part fixed to the lacing tape at or towards a first end of the lacing tape; and a second part through which a portion of the lacing tape towards a second end of the lacing tape passes, so as to leave the second end of the lacing tape free and exposed outside of the clip, wherein: the second part of the clip is dimensioned to permit the lacing tape to be pulled through the second part of the clip, by pulling on the free second end of the lacing tape; the first part of the clip is arranged to be fastened to the second part of the clip so that the two parts of the clip, together with the lacing tape, form a band; and the action of fastening the first part of the clip to the second part of the clip locks the second portion of the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip.
  2. 2. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 1 wherein, when the first part of the clip is fastened to the second part of the clip, the first part of the clip engages with the lacing tape passing through the second part of the clip and locks the lacing tape in position in the clip.
  3. 3. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the first part of the clip is a male part and the second part of the clip is a female part arranged to receive the male part.
  4. 4. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 3, wherein: the second part of the clip has a retaining bar; the lacing tape passes into the second part of the clip, loops around the retaining bar and passes back out of the second part of the clip, in a manner such that a free end of the lacing tape may be pulled to cause the lacing tape to run around the retaining bar; and a distal end of the first part of the clip, when received in the second part of the clip, sandwiches the lacing tape between an end of the first part of the clip and the retaining bar of the second part of the clip.
  5. 5. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein a portion of the lacing tape, towards the first end of the lacing tape, is threaded around a number of retaining bars in the first part of the clip so that the lacing tape doubles back on itself and is held in contact with itself, such that the lacing tape is fixed to the first part of the clip and cannot subsequently be pulled out of the first part of the clip.
  6. 6. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the clip is arranged such that the first part of the clip may be fastened to the second part of the clip in two stages where: in a first stage, the first part of the clip is retained in a first position relative to the second part of the clip, which permits the lacing tape to still be pulled through the second part of the clip; and in second stage, the first part of the clip is fixed in a second position relative to the second part of the clip, in which second position the first part of the clip is engaged with the lacing tape and locks the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip.
  7. 7. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 6, wherein the first part of the clip is arranged to be pushed into the second part of the clip, wherein the action of pushing the first part into the second part may be both: a) a two stage process where the first part is first retained in the first position before the first part of the clip is then fully inserted into the second part of the clip, to the second position, where it locks the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip; and b) a single stage process, where the first part of the clip may be pushed directly into the second position to immediately lock the lacing tape in position in the second part of the clip.
  8. 8. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, where one part of the clip is an integral part of a larger component of a cable system.
  9. 9. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 8, wherein the larger component comprises a cradle for receiving a cable bundle, with the second part of the clip integrally formed with the cradle.
  10. 10. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 9 wherein the lacing tape is arranged to pass over the cable bundle with the first and second parts of the clip then being fastened together, such that the lacing tape retains the cable bundle within the cradle.
  11. 11 A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 9 or 10, wherein the cradle is first part of a cable mounting, the cable mounting additionally comprising a second part arranged to be secured to a surface, wherein the cradle is a push fit into the first part and can freely rotate relative to that second part so that the cradle may adopt multiple orientations to ensure correct alignment with a cable bundle.
  12. 12. A lacing tape clip assembly as claimed in Claim 9 or 10, wherein the cradle forms a cable support and guide of a backshell assembly.
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