KR102657291B1 - Conduit-retaining clip assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A conduit-constraint clip assembly includes a conduit retainer that defines a confinement chamber within which the conduit is restrained. A first restraining arm is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer. A second restraining arm is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer. The first restraint arm and the second restraint arm are each configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first restraint arm and the second restraint arm are configured to be locked together in a closed position to securely restrain the conduit within the restraint chamber.

Description

CONDUIT-RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY}

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a conduit-retaining clip configured to securely connect conduits (such as tubes, pipes and/or the like) to a frame, panel or the like, such as inside an automobile. It's about assemblies.

Various fluid-carrying conduits, such as tubes, pipes, hoses, and the like, may be secured to surfaces such as walls, roofs, or the like, via fastening assemblies. For example, a cylindrical tube may be secured to a wall via a fastening assembly that includes a tube channel that snaps, latches, or otherwise secures around a portion of the tube. The fastening assembly itself may be secured to the wall, for example via studs, which are received and restrained by stud retainers that may be formed integrally with the fastening assembly.

1 shows a top perspective view of a conventional tube-retaining clip 10 that restrains a tubular component 12 (such as a pipe, tube, or the like). The tube-retaining clip 10 includes a body 14 defining a conduit-retaining channel 16 . The tubular component 12 is received and confined within the conduit-confining channel 16 . As shown, the tubular component 12 is pressed into the channel 16 in the direction of arrow A. Conversely, the pipe is drawn in the opposite direction indicated by arrow B. The clip 10 is subjected to a thrust force in the direction of arrow C, parallel to the longitudinal axis 18 of the tubular component 12 and radially about the longitudinal axis 18. , is configured to resist rotational force in the direction of arc D.

Some known clips may not securely secure the tubular component over long periods of time, and/or when any forces are applied into the clips. For example, a tubular component may become detached from a retaining channel of a clip if sufficient force is applied within the tube and/or clip. Additionally, the tubular component may be able to rotate within the confinement channel.

A need exists for a conduit-retaining clip that is configured to securely and effectively restrain one or more conduits. Additionally, a need exists for a conduit-constraint clip configured to restrain rotation of the conduit into a restraint chamber.

With this need in mind, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a conduit-restraint clip assembly that includes a conduit retainer defining a confinement chamber configured to receive a conduit. A first restraining arm is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer. A second restraining arm is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer. The first restraint arm and the second restraint arm are each configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first restraint arm and the second restraint arm are configured to be locked together in a closed position to securely restrain the conduit within the restraint chamber.

In at least one embodiment, the conduit retainer has a base integrally connected to the first side wall and the second side wall. The confinement chamber is defined between the base and the first and second side walls. The first portion of the conduit retainer has a first side wall, and the second portion of the conduit retainer has a second side wall, the first restraining arm can be pivotably coupled to the first side wall, and a second The restraint arm may be pivotably coupled to the second sidewall.

In at least one embodiment, the first constraining arm includes a first lateral beam having a first inner surface configured to abut against an outer surface of the conduit and a first outer surface opposite the first inner surface. A first hinge is pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam. A trapping beam is connected to the first hinge and fixed to the first lateral beam. A locking protrusion extends from the distal end of the constraining beam.

In at least one embodiment, the second constraining arm includes a second lateral beam having a second inner surface configured to abut against an outer surface of the conduit and a second outer surface opposite the second inner surface. A second hinge is pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second lateral beam. A trapping housing is connected to the second hinge and secured to the second side beam. The constraint housing defines an internal chamber configured to securely constrain the locking protrusion therein in the closed position. The distal end of the locking protrusion may have at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member within the inner chamber of the restraint housing in a closed position.

The first restraining arm may have a first centering finger. The second restraining arm may have a second centering finger. The first and second centering fingers are configured to center the conduit within the confinement chamber.

The conduit-restraint clip assembly may also include a first restraint prong and a second restraint prong, respectively, extending inwardly from the first and second portions of the conduit retainer into the restraint chamber, the first restraint prong and The second restraining prong is flexible and resilient. The first restraining arm and the second restraining arm and the first restraining prong and the second restraining prong are configured to securely restrain the conduit between them.

1 shows a top perspective view of a conventional conduit-retaining clip that restrains a tubular component.
2 shows a schematic diagram of a plurality of conduit-retaining clip assemblies securely connecting fuel and/or brake pipes to the frame of a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 shows a front perspective view of a conduit-retaining clip assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 shows a front view in an open position of a conduit-retaining clip assembly with conduit retainers, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5 shows a front view of conduits disposed over open conduit retainers of a conduit-retaining clip assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 shows a front view in a closed position (restrained position) of conduits disposed within conduit retainers of a conduit-restraining clip assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 shows a front view of a first restraint arm and a second restraint arm locked together, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Before embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail, it is intended that the application of the present disclosure is not limited to the details of construction and arrangement of components as described in the following description or shown in the drawings. You must understand. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and may be practiced or carried out in a variety of ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "comprising" and "comprising" and their variations are meant to encompass the items subsequently listed and their equivalents, as well as additional items and their equivalents.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide conduit retainers configured to securely and effectively restrain conduits, such as pipes, hoses, tubes, and/or the like. A conduit-restraint clip assembly includes a conduit retainer having one or more restraint arms configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In at least one embodiment, the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm are pivotally coupled to a portion of the conduit retainer. When the confinement arms are in the open position, a conduit may be inserted into the confinement chamber of the conduit retainer. When the confinement arms are in the closed position, they securely constrain the conduit within the confinement chamber.

2 is a schematic diagram of a plurality of conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 securely connecting fuel and/or brake pipes 101 to the frame 103 of a vehicle 105, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It shows. Pipe 101 is an example of a conduit that can be restrained by conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 . Other examples of conduits that can be restrained by conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 include tubes, hoses, and/or the like. Conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be used in connection with a variety of other applications different than those shown. For example, conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be used in connection with fluid-transfer components of various other vehicles, fixed structures (such as piping inside a building), and/or the like, including: It could be used.

Each conduit-retaining clip assembly 100 may be one or more conduit clips or retainers or may include one or more conduit clips or retainers therein. For example, a single conduit-retaining clip assembly 100 may include two or more conduit clips or retainers. In at least one embodiment, a single conduit-retaining clip assembly may include three or more conduit clips or retainers. In at least one other embodiment, the conduit-retaining clip assembly may be a single conduit clip or retainer, or may include a conduit clip or retainer.

Each conduit-restraint clip assembly 100 is configured to securely secure one or more conduits. Conduits may be pipes, tubes, hoses, or the like. The diameters of the conduits may be the same or different.

Conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be formed, for example, from injection molded plastic. Alternatively, the conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be formed from a variety of other materials, such as rubber or other elastomeric materials, metal, or the like. Additionally, the conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be integrally molded and formed, for example, as an integral single piece of injection molded plastic, or the conduit-retaining clip assemblies 100 may be as follows: It may be formed from more than one of the materials as mentioned.

3 shows a front perspective view of a conduit-restraint clip assembly 100 securing conduits 108 within conduit retainers 110, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the conduit-restraint clip assembly 100 includes two conduit retainers 110, each retaining a separate conduit 108. Optionally, the conduit-retaining clip assembly 100 may include a single conduit retainer 110. In at least one other embodiment, the conduit-retaining clip assembly 100 may include three or more conduit retainers 110.

Each conduit retainer 110 has a base 112 and opposing side walls 114a, 114b extending from the base 112 that are integrally connected to the base 112 and have some elasticity. As shown, sidewalls 114a, 114b may be approximately perpendicular to base 112. A confinement chamber 116 is defined between the base 112 and the inner surfaces of the side walls 114a, 114b. The first restraining arm 118 is pivotably coupled to the free end 120 of the side wall 114a, which is located away from the base 112. The second restraining arm 122 is pivotably coupled to the free end 124 of the side wall 114b, which is positioned away from the base 112.

The first confinement arm 118 has a lateral beam 126 that can lie approximately parallel to the side wall 114a when the conduit 108 is securely constrained within the confinement chamber 116, as shown in FIG. ) is provided. The lateral beam 126 has an inner surface 128 configured to abut against the outer surface of the conduit 108 and an outer surface 130 that is directed opposite the inner surface 128 toward the side wall 114a. . Centering fingers 132 extend outwardly and downwardly from the outer surface 130 and have some elasticity. Centering fingers 132 have a base 134 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from outer surface 130 and a distal tip 136 configured to abut inner surface 138 of side wall 114a. ) is provided.

The side beam 126 is connected to a hinge 140 that is pivotally coupled to the side wall 114a near the free end 120. The first restraining arm 118 is pivotally coupled to the side wall 114a via a hinge 140, which allows the first restraining arm 118 to pivot between the open and closed positions. Hinges 140 are connected to confinement beams 142 , which may in turn be approximately perpendicular to lateral beams 126 . Confinement beam 142 extends over a portion (such as the top half) of conduit 108 toward second confinement arm 122 . A locking protrusion 144 (such as a finger, tab, stud, barb, latch, or the like) extends from the distal end 146 of the constraining beam 142. In the secure locking position, the locking protrusion 144 is securely locked inside a portion of the second locking arm 122, as shown in FIG.

The second confinement arm 122 has a lateral beam 148 that can lie approximately parallel to the side wall 114b when the conduit 108 is securely constrained inside the confinement chamber 116, as shown in FIG. ) is provided. The lateral beam 148 has an inner surface 150 configured to abut against the outer surface of the conduit 108, and an outer surface 152 directed toward the side wall 114b opposite the inner surface 150. . Centering fingers 154 extend outwardly and downwardly from outer surface 152. Centering fingers 154 have a base 156 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from outer surface 152 and a distal tip 158 configured to abut inner surface 160 of side wall 114b. ) is provided.

The side beam 148 is connected to a hinge 162 that is pivotally coupled to the side wall 114b near the free end 124. The second restraint arm 122 is pivotably coupled to the side wall 114b via a hinge 162, thereby allowing the second restraint arm 122 to pivot between the open and closed positions. Hinges 162 are connected to a constraint housing 166 , which may in turn be approximately perpendicular to the lateral beams 148 . Constraint housing 166 extends over a portion (such as the opposite upper half) of conduit 108 toward first constraint arm 118 . Constraint housing 166 defines an internal chamber 168 within which the locking protrusion 144 of first restraint arm 118 is securely constrained. As shown, first restraining arm 118 and second restraining arm 122 close over conduit 108. In the closed, secure restraint position, the locking protrusion 144 is positioned on the interior of the restraint housing 166 to securely lock the first restraint arm 118 and the second restraint arm 122 together over the conduit 108. extends into chamber 168. For example, locking protrusion 144 may be caught on a portion of restraint housing 166 within interior chamber 168. In the secure restraint position, a portion of the locking protrusion 144 (such as the distal tip) is securely restrained in the inner chamber 168 of the restraint housing 166, as shown in FIG. 3 . The conduit 108 is securely constrained within the constraint chamber 116, beneath the constraint housing 166 and the locking protrusion 144.

Additionally, flexible and resilient confinement prongs 170 may extend inwardly from side wall 114a beneath the first half of conduit 108 into confinement chamber 116. A prong 172 may extend inwardly from side wall 114b under the opposite second half of conduit 108 into confinement chamber 116 . The prongs 170, 172 each have a flexible extending beam 174 and a nub 176 (as shown in Figure 4) at its free end. Nubs 176 may be configured to abut lower surfaces of conduit 108 . In at least one embodiment, the nubs 176 are configured to be constrained within complementary features (such as recesses) formed within the conduit 108, thereby constraining the conduit (such as recesses) within the confinement chamber 116. 108) in the axial direction and in the rotational direction.

Although two separate restraining prongs are shown, the invention is not limited thereto. In an alternative embodiment, a single restraining prong may be provided, which is flexible and resilient and extends between the side walls 114a, 114b.

In the firm restraint position, the conduit 108 is securely restrained under the first restraint arm 118 and second restraint arm 122 and over the flexible and resilient restraint prongs 170, 172. Centering fingers 132, 154 of first restraining arm 118 and second restraining arm 122 exert a centering force into conduit 108 through abutments against side walls 114a, 114b. and thereby ensure that the conduit 108 is centered within the confinement chamber 116. The restraining prongs 170, 172 can bend upward or downward to accommodate conduits 108 of different shapes and sizes. Confining prongs 170, 172 exert a constraining force into conduit 108 towards constraining arms 118, 122. Accordingly, the conduit 108 is securely constrained within the confinement chamber 116 between the first confinement arm 118, the second confinement arm 122, and the confinement prongs 170, 172.

4 shows a conduit-restraint clip assembly 100 with conduit retainers 110 in an open position (i.e., with restraint arms 118, 122 in the open position), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Shows a front view of . In the open position, conduit retainers 110 are configured to receive conduits within confinement chambers 116 . As shown, first restraining arm 118 and second restraining arm 122 are pivoted to open positions about respective hinges 140, 162.

5 shows a front view of conduits 108 disposed over open conduit retainers 110 of a conduit-retaining clip assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As the conduits 108 are pressed into the lateral beams 126, 148 of the respective first and second constraining arms 118 and 122 in the direction of the arrows 200, the first constraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 pivots in arcs 202 towards closed positions about the joint between the hinges 140, 162 and the side walls 114a, 114b. By continued pressing of the conduit 108 in the direction of arrow 200, the conduit 108 is seated against the restraining prongs 170, 172 and the locking protrusion 144 of the first restraining arm 118. is locked into the interior chamber 168 of the restraint housing 166 of the second restraint arm 122, thereby securing the conduit 108 inside the restraint chamber 116.

6 shows a front view of conduits 108 at restraint positions disposed within conduit retainers 110 of a conduit-restraint clip assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the restraining position, the conduit 108 is supported against the restraining prongs 170, 172, and the locking protrusion 144 of the first restraining arm 118 is aligned with the restraining housing 166 of the second restraining arm 122. is locked into the inner chamber 168, thereby securing the conduit 108 inside the confinement chamber 116. Separately, the centering fingers 132, 154 of the first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 abut against respective side walls 114a, 114b. Accordingly, the first confinement arm 118 and the second confinement arm 122 apply equal and opposite centroiding forces to the conduit 108, thereby keeping the conduit 108 inside the confinement chamber 116. placed in the center.

Figure 7 shows a front view of the first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 locked together, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the distal end 180 of the locking protrusion 144 is securely locked into the inner chamber 168 of the restraint housing 166. In at least one embodiment, the distal end 180 has one or more complementary grooves (such as teeth, latches, latches, recesses, holes and/or the like) within the constraint housing 166. It may have fastening members 182 (such as teeth, catches, latches and/or the like) that are securely engaged with the fastening members 184 . By having a plurality of fastening members 182 and/or 184, the first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 are configured to securely lock onto conduits of different shapes and sizes. . The fastening members 182 and 184 may be configured to cooperate in, for example, a one-way ratcheting fashion.

1-7, the conduit-restraint clip assembly 100 includes at least one conduit retainer 110 that defines a conduit chamber 116 within which the conduit 108 is restrained. The first restraining arm 118 is pivotably coupled to a first portion (e.g., side wall 114a) of the conduit retainer 110. The second restraining arm 122 is pivotably coupled to a second portion (e.g., side wall 114b) of the conduit retainer 110. The first restraint arm 118 and the second restraint arm 122 are configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, respectively. The first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 are configured to be locked together in the closed position to securely restrain the conduit 108 within the restraining chamber 116.

Although the illustrated restraining clip assembly 100 includes restraining prongs 170, 172, the present invention may not include restraining prongs, and the conduit includes first restraining arm 118 and second restraining arm 118. It may be redeemed by (122). In this case, a restraining member may be provided on the first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122, and the conduit may be provided on the first restraining arm 118 and the second restraining arm 122 and the restraining arm 122. By means of the member, it can be confined within the confinement chamber. The restraining member may be, for example, a flexible and resilient restraining prong provided on each restraining arm.

The lateral beams and centering fingers may each have some elasticity to ensure reliable restraint of the conduit.

As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure include:

A conduit-restraint clip assembly is provided, configured to securely and effectively restrain one or more conduits. The conduit-restraint clip assembly includes one or more conduit retainers that restrain one or more conduits against rotation.

Although various spatial and directional terms, such as top, bottom, lower, middle, lateral, horizontal, vertical, front, and the like, may be used to describe embodiments of the present disclosure, such terms are only shown in the drawings. It is understood that it is used in relation to orientations. The orientations may be reversed, rotated, or otherwise altered such that the upper portion is the lower portion and vice versa, the vertical is horizontal, and the like.

Variations and modifications to the above are within the scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the embodiments disclosed and defined herein extend to all alternative combinations of two or more individual features mentioned or apparent from the context and/or drawings. All these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein describe the best modes known for carrying out the disclosure and will enable those skilled in the art to utilize the disclosure. The claims should be construed to include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.

To the extent used in the appended claims, the terms “comprising” and “in” are used as plain English equivalents of the individual terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Moreover, to the extent used in the claims that follow, the terms "first", "second" and "third" etc. are used merely as denotations and are intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. It doesn't work. Additionally, the limitations of the claims that follow are written in the form of means plus function, unless such claim limitations make expressive use of the phrase “means for,” followed by a functional predicate space for additional structures. and 35 U.S.C. It is not intended to be construed based on § 112(f).

Various features of the present disclosure are set forth in the claims that follow.

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As a conduit-restraint clip assembly:
a conduit retainer defining a confinement chamber configured to receive the conduit;
a first restraining arm pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer; and
a second restraining arm pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer, wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm are each configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm, wherein the second restraining arm is configured to be locked together in a closed position to securely secure the conduit within the restraining chamber.
Including,
The first constraining arm includes a first centering finger, the first centering finger having a first base extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from an outer surface of the first constraining arm and in a closed position the first pivoting finger. 1 comprising a first distal tip configured to abut the medial surface of the portion;
The second constraining arm includes a second centering finger, the second centering finger having a second base extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from an outer surface of the second constraining arm and in the closed position the second pivoting finger. comprising a second distal tip configured to abut the inner surface of the second portion;
The first centering finger and the second centering finger apply a centering force into the conduit through abutments to the first portion and the second portion, thereby causing the conduit to be positioned within the confinement chamber. A conduit-restraint clip assembly ensuring centered. According to clause 1,
The conduit retainer includes a base integrally connected to a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the confinement chamber is defined between the base and the first side wall and the second side wall or where the conduit-constraint clip assembly is defined. A conduit-restraint clip assembly configured for use on conduits of different shapes and sizes. According to clause 2,
the first portion of the conduit retainer has a first side wall, and the second portion of the conduit retainer has a second side wall, and the first restraining arm is pivotable on the first side wall. and wherein the second restraining arm is pivotably coupled to the second sidewall. According to clause 3,
The first restraint arm is,
a first lateral beam having a first interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a first exterior surface opposite the first interior surface;
a first hinge pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam;
a confinement beam connected to the first hinge and secured to the first lateral beam; and
A locking protrusion extending from the distal end of the confinement beam.
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 4,
The second restraint arm is,
a second lateral beam having a second interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a second exterior surface opposite the second interior surface;
a second hinge pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second lateral beam; and
a constraint housing connected to the second hinge and secured to the second lateral beam, the constraint housing defining an internal chamber configured to securely constrain the locking protrusion therein in a closed position, bondage housing
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 5,
the conduit, wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion has at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member inside the inner chamber of the constraining housing in a closed position - Restraint clip assembly. According to claim 5,
the first base extends outwardly and downwardly at an angle from the outer surface of the first lateral beam, and the first distal tip abuts the inner surface of the first side wall,
wherein the second base extends outwardly and downwardly at an angle from the outer surface of the second lateral beam, and the second distal tip abuts the inner surface of the second side wall. . According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
further comprising first and second constraining prongs extending inwardly into the constraining chamber from the first portion and the second portion of the conduit retainer, respectively, wherein the first and second constraining prongs are flexible and resilient. A conduit-restraint clip assembly. According to clause 8,
wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm and the first restraining prong and the second restraining prong are configured to securely restrain the conduit therebetween. As a conduit-restraint clip assembly:
a conduit retainer defining a confinement chamber configured to receive the conduit;
A first restraining arm pivotably coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer, comprising first centering fingers, the first centering fingers being angled outwardly and at an angle from an outer surface of the first restraining arm. a first constraining arm comprising a first base extending downwardly and a first distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the first portion in a closed position;
A second restraining arm pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer, the second restraining arm comprising a second centering finger, the second centering finger extending from an outer surface of the second restraining arm. a second base extending at an angle outwardly and downwardly and a second distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the second portion in the closed position, the first and second constraining arms comprising: are configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, respectively, wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm are configured to be lockable together in the closed position to securely secure the conduit within the restraining chamber; , the first centering finger and the second centering finger are configured to center the conduit within the confinement chamber, and the first centering finger and the second centering finger are configured to center the conduit within the confinement chamber, the first centering finger and the second centering finger a second restraining arm that applies a centering force into the conduit through an abutment to the second portion, thereby ensuring that the conduit is centered within the restraint chamber; and
first and second restraining prongs respectively extending inwardly from the first portion and the second portion of the conduit retainer into the restraining chamber, wherein the first restraining prong and the second restraining prong are flexible and resilient; , wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm and the first and second restraining prongs are configured to securely restrain the conduit therebetween.
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 10,
wherein the conduit retainer includes a base integrally connected to the first side wall and the second side wall, and the conduit chamber is defined between the base and the first and second side walls. assembly. According to clause 11,
the first portion of the conduit retainer has a first side wall, and the second portion of the conduit retainer has a second side wall, and the first restraining arm is pivotable on the first side wall. and wherein the second restraining arm is pivotably coupled to the second sidewall. According to any one of claims 10 to 12,
The first restraint arm is,
a first lateral beam having a first interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a first exterior surface opposite the first interior surface;
a first hinge pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam;
a confinement beam connected to the first hinge and secured to the first lateral beam; and
A locking protrusion extending from the distal end of the confinement beam.
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 13,
The second restraint arm is,
a second lateral beam having a second interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a second exterior surface opposite the second interior surface;
a second hinge pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second lateral beam; and
a constraint housing connected to the second hinge and secured to the second lateral beam, the constraint housing defining an internal chamber configured to securely constrain the locking protrusion therein in a closed position, bondage housing
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 14,
the conduit, wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion has at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member inside the inner chamber of the constraining housing in a closed position - Restraint clip assembly. As a conduit-restraint clip assembly:
A conduit retainer defining a confinement chamber configured to receive a conduit, the conduit retainer comprising a base integrally connected to a first side wall and a second side wall, the confinement chamber comprising: the base and the first side wall and a conduit retainer defined between the second side walls;
A first restraining arm pivotably coupled to the first sidewall, the first restraining arm comprising: a first interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a first exterior surface opposite the first interior surface; a first lateral beam, pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam, a first hinge connected to the first hinge and secured to the first lateral beam. comprising a confinement beam, a locking protrusion extending from a distal end of the confinement beam, and a first centering finger, the first centering finger being angled outwardly and downwardly from an outer surface of the first lateral beam. a first restraining arm comprising a first base extending to and a first distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the first side wall in a closed position;
A second constraining arm pivotably coupled to the second side wall, the second constraining arm comprising: a second interior surface configured to abut against an exterior surface of the conduit and a second exterior surface opposite the second interior surface; a second side beam, pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second side beam, a second hinge connected to the second hinge and secured to the second side beam. A confinement housing comprising: a confinement housing defining an interior chamber, and a second centering finger, the second centering finger being angled outwardly from an outer surface of the second lateral beam. a second base extending upwardly and downwardly and a second distal tip configured to abut an inner surface of the second side wall in the closed position, wherein the first constraining arm and the second constraining arm are each in an open position. configured to pivot between a closed position and a closed position, wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely secure the conduit within the restraining chamber, wherein the locking protrusion is configured to: , in a closed position, configured to be securely constrained within the interior chamber, and wherein the first centering finger and the second centering finger are configured to center the conduit within the constraint chamber, wherein the first centering finger is configured to center the conduit within the constraint chamber, The centering finger and the second centering finger apply a centering force into the conduit through an abutment to the first side wall and the second side wall, thereby centering the conduit within the confinement chamber. a second restraint arm that ensures that; and
first and second flexible and resilient restraining prongs extending inwardly from the first portion and the second portion of the conduit retainer, respectively, into the restraining chamber, the first restraining prong and the second restraining prong comprising: wherein the first and second restraining arms and the first and second flexible and resilient restraining prongs are configured to securely restrain the conduit therebetween. 2 Flexible and resilient restraint prongs
A conduit-restraint clip assembly comprising: According to clause 16,
the conduit, wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion has at least one first securing member configured to securely couple to at least one second securing member inside the inner chamber of the constraining housing in a closed position - Restraint clip assembly.

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