KR20190077222A - Conduit-retaining clip assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a conduit-retaining clip assembly. The conduit-retaining clip assembly includes a conduit retainer that defines a restraint chamber within which a conduit is restrained. A first restraint arm is pivotally coupled to a first portion of the conduit retainer. A second restraint arm is pivotally coupled to a second portion of the conduit retainer. The first and second restraint arms are each configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The first and second restraint arms are configured to lock together in the closed position to securely restrain the conduit inside the restraint chamber.

Description

[0001] CONDUIT-RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY [0002]

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a conduit-restraint clip (not shown) configured to securely connect conduits (such as tubes, pipes, and / or the like) to a frame, panel, or the like, Assemblies.

Various fluid-transfer conduits, such as tubes, pipes, hoses, and the like, may be secured to surfaces such as walls, roofs, or the like, through fastening assemblies. For example, a cylindrical tube may be secured to the wall through a fastening assembly, having a tube channel snapped, latched, or otherwise secured about a portion of the tube. The fastening assembly itself may be secured to the wall through a stud, for example, which is received and constrained by a stud retainer that may be integrally formed with the fastening assembly.

Figure 1 shows an upper perspective view of a conventional tube-restraining clip 10 restraining a tubular component 12 (such as a pipe, tube, or the like). The tube-restraining clip (10) includes a body (14) defining a conduit-restraining channel (16). The tubular component (12) is received and constrained within the conduit-confining channel (16). As shown, the tubular element 12 is urged into the channel 16 in the direction of arrow A. [ Conversely, the pipe is drawn in the opposite direction indicated by the arrow (B). The clip 10 has a thrust force in the direction of the arrow C parallel to the longitudinal axis 18 of the tubular element 12 and a radial , And the arc (D).

Certain known clips may not be able to tightly constrain the tubular element over a long period of time, and / or when certain forces are applied into the clips. For example, the tubular element may be detachable from the constraint channel of the clip when sufficient force is applied within the tube and / or clip. In addition, the tubular component will be able to rotate within the constraint channel.

There is a need for a conduit-restraining clip configured to securely and effectively restrain one or more conduits. There is also a need for a conduit-restraining clip configured to inhibit rotation of the conduit with the restraining chamber.

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

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

In at least one embodiment, the first containment 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 is connected to the first side beam. A trapping beam is connected to the first hinge and is fixed to the first side beam. A locking projection extends from the distal end of the captive beam.

In at least one embodiment, the second restraining 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 is connected to the second side beam. A trapping housing is connected to the second hinge and is fixed to the second side beam. The captive housing defines an inner chamber, wherein the locking protrusion is configured to be securely constrained within the locking projection in the closed position. The distal end of the locking protrusion may be configured to securely engage the at least one second securing member within the inner chamber of the captive housing in the closed position.

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

The conduit-restraining clip assembly may also include first and second constraining rakes extending inwardly into the constraining chamber from the first and second portions of the conduit retainer, respectively, and the first constraining rake and the second constraining rake, The second constraining rake is flexible and resilient. The first and second constraining arms and the first and second constraining rakes are configured to securely constrain the conduits therebetween.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a top perspective view of a conventional catheter-restraining clip restraining a tubular component.
2 shows a schematic view of a plurality of conduit-restraining clip assemblies, rigidly connecting fuel and / or brake pipes to a frame of a vehicle, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3 shows a front side perspective view of a catheter-restraining clip assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 shows a front view in an open position of a conduit-restraining clip assembly with conduit retainers, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 5 illustrates a front view of conduits disposed over open conduit retainers of a conduit-restraining clip assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 shows a front view in the closed position (restrained position) of the conduits disposed within the conduit retainers of the conduit-restraining clip assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
7 shows a front view of the first and second restraining arms locked together, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Before describing the embodiments of the present disclosure in detail, it is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details and arrangement of components described in the following description or illustrated in the drawings I have to understand. The present disclosure enables other embodiments and may be practiced or carried out in various ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of " comprising "and" comprises ", and variations thereof, are intended to encompass the items listed thereafter 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. The conduit-retaining clip assembly includes a conduit retainer having at least one restraining arm configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In at least one embodiment, the first and second constraint arms are pivotally coupled to a portion of the conduit retainer. When the restraint arms are in the open position, the conduit will be able to be inserted into the restraining chamber of the conduit retainer. When the restraint arms are in the closed position, the restraint arms firmly restrain the conduit within the restraining chamber.

Figure 2 shows a schematic view of a plurality of conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 that securely connect the fuel and / or brake pipe 101 to the frame 103 of the vehicle 105, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Respectively. The pipe 101 is an example of a conduit that can be constrained by the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100. Other examples of conduits that may be constrained by the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 include tubes, hoses, and / or the like. The catheter-restraining clip assemblies 100 may be used in connection with various other applications different from those shown. For example, the catheter-restraint clip assemblies 100 may be used in connection with fluid-transfer components of various other vehicles, fixed structures (such as piping within a building), and / or the like, .

Each of the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 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-restraining clip assembly 100 may include two or more conduit clips or retainers. In at least one embodiment, a single conduit-restraining clip assembly may include three or more conduit clips or retainers. In at least one other embodiment, the catheter-restraining clip assembly may be a single catheter clip or retainer, or a catheter clip or retainer.

Each of the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 is configured to firmly restrain one or more of the conduits. The conduits may be pipes, tubes, hoses, or the like. The diameters of the conduits may be the same or different.

The conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 may be formed, for example, of injection molded plastic. Alternatively, the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 may be formed of a variety of different materials, such as rubber or other elastomeric materials, metal, or the like. In addition, the conduit-restraining clip assembly 100 may be integrally molded and formed, for example, as an integral single piece of injection molded plastic, or the conduit-restraining clip assemblies 100 may be formed But may be formed of more than one of the materials mentioned.

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

Each conduit retainer 110 has a base 112 and opposing sidewalls 114a and 114b extending from the base 112 that are integrally connected to the base 112 and have some resiliency. As can be seen, the sidewalls 114a, 114b may be substantially perpendicular to the base 112. The confining chamber 116 is defined between the inner surfaces of the base 112 and the sidewalls 114a, 114b. The first restraining arm 118 is pivotally coupled to the free end 120 of the side wall 114a that is located remotely from the base 112. [ A second restraining arm 122 is pivotally coupled to the free end 124 of the sidewall 114b, which is located remotely from the base 112.

The first constraining arm 118 is configured to receive a lateral beam 126 that may lie approximately parallel to the side wall 114a when the conduit 108 is firmly constrained within the constraining chamber 116, ). The side beam 126 includes an inner surface 128 configured to abut against an outer surface of the conduit 108 and an outer surface 130 directed toward the sidewall 114a opposite the inner surface 128 . The centering finger 132 extends outwardly and downwardly from the outer surface 130 and has a slight resiliency. The centering finger 132 includes a base portion 134 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from the outer surface 130 and a distal tip 136 configured to abut the inner surface 138 of the side wall 114a ).

The side beam 126 is connected to a hinge 140 which 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 through the hinge 140 so that the first restraining arm 118 is allowed to pivot between the open position and the closed position. The hinge 140 is eventually connected to a locking beam 142, which may be substantially perpendicular to the side beam 126. Bonding beam 142 extends toward second restraining arm 122 on a portion (such as the upper half) of conduit 108. A locking projection 144 (such as a finger, tab, stud, barb, latch, or the like) extends from the distal end 146 of the locking beam 142. 3, the locking protrusion 144 is firmly restrained within a portion of the second restraining arm 122. As shown in Fig.

The second restraining arm 122 is configured to pivot about a lateral beam 148 that can be placed approximately parallel to the side wall 114b when the conduit 108 is firmly constrained within the restraining chamber 116, ). The side beam 148 has an inner surface 150 configured to abut against an outer surface of the conduit 108 and an outer surface 152 that is directed toward the side wall 114b opposite the inner surface 150 . A centering finger 154 extends outwardly and downwardly from the outer surface 152. The centering finger 154 includes a base portion 156 extending outwardly and downwardly at an angle from the outer surface 152 and a distal tip 158 configured to abut the inner surface 160 of the sidewall 114b ).

The side beam 148 is connected to a hinge 162 which is pivotally coupled to the side wall 114b near the free end 124. [ The second restraining arm 122 is pivotally coupled to the side wall 114b through the hinge 162 so that the second restraining arm 122 is allowed to pivot between the open position and the closed position. The hinge 162 is eventually connected to a captive housing 166, which may be substantially perpendicular to the side beam 148. The captive housing 166 extends toward the first restraining arm 118 on a portion of the conduit 108 (such as the opposite upper half). The captive housing 166 defines an inner chamber 168 within which the locking protrusion 144 of the first restraining arm 118 is securely constrained. As shown, the first and second restraining arms 118 and 122 close on the conduit 108. In the closed, firmly constrained position, the locking protrusion 144 is positioned within the interior of the captive housing 166 to securely lock the first and second restraining arms 118, 122 together on the conduit 108 Lt; / RTI > For example, the locking projection 144 may engage a portion of the captive housing 166 within the inner chamber 168. In the firmly constrained position, a portion of the locking projection 144 (such as the distal tip) is firmly constrained in the inner chamber 168 of the captive housing 166, as shown in FIG. The conduit 108 is firmly constrained within the restraining chamber 116 below the locking lock projection 144 and the captive housing 166.

Additionally, the flexible and resilient constraining rake 170 may extend inwardly into the constraining chamber 116 from the side wall 114a below the first half of the conduit 108, while the flexible and resilient constraining rake 170, A rake 172 may extend inwardly into the restraining chamber 116 from the side wall 114b below the second half of the opposite side of the conduit 108. [ The rakes 170 and 172 each have a flexible extension beam 174 and a free end (as shown in FIG. 4) nub 176. The nubs 176 may be configured to abut the lower surfaces of the conduit 108. In at least one embodiment, the nubs 176 are configured to be confined within complementary features (such as recesses) formed in the conduit 108, 108 in the axial direction and in the rotational direction.

Although two separate restraining devices are shown, the present invention is not limited thereto. In an alternative embodiment, one constraining rake may be provided that is flexible and resilient and extends between the side walls 114a, 114b.

In the firmly constrained position, the conduit 108 is firmly constrained under the first and second constraint arms 118, 122 and over the flexible, resilient constraint rakes 170, 172. The centering fingers 132,154 of the first and second restraining arms 118,122 are configured to provide a force that centers the centering fingers 132,154 into the conduit 108 through the borders to the side walls 114a, Thereby ensuring that the conduit 108 is centered within the confinement chamber 116. The restraining rakes 170, 172 can be turned upwards or downwards to receive the conduits 108 of different shapes and sizes. The restraining rakes 170 and 172 apply a restraining force into the conduit 108 toward the restraining arms 118 and 122. Thereby, the conduit 108 is firmly restrained within the restraining chamber 116, between the first restraining arm 118, the second restraining arm 122, and the restraining rakes 170, 172.

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of a portion of a conduit-restraining clip assembly 100 with conduit retainers 110 (i.e., restraint arms 118, 122 in an open position) Fig. In the open position, the conduit retainers 110 are configured to receive the conduits within the containment chambers 116. As shown, the first and second restraining arms 118, 122 are pivoted to their open positions about their respective hinges 140, 162.

FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the conduits 108 disposed over the open conduit retainers 110 of the conduit-restraining clip assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As the conduits 108 are urged into the respective side beams 126, 148 of the first and second restraining arms 118, 122 in the direction of the arrows 200, the first restraining arm 118, And the second restraining arm 122 pivot toward the arcs 202 toward the closed positions about the coupling between the hinges 140 and 162 and the side walls 114a and 114b. The conduit 108 is seated against the restraining rakes 170 and 172 and the locking protrusion 144 of the first restraining arm 118 is seated against the retaining rakes 170 and 172 by the continued pressing of the conduit 108 in the direction of the arrow 200. [ Is locked into the inner chamber 168 of the captive housing 166 of the second restraining arm 122 such that the conduit 108 is secured within the containment chamber 116.

Figure 6 shows a front view at restraint positions of the conduits 108 disposed within the conduit retainers 110 of the conduit-restraining clip assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the restraining position, the conduit 108 is supported against the restraining rakes 170 and 172 and the locking protrusion 144 of the first restraining arm 118 is secured to the captive housing 166 of the second restraining arm 122. [ Thereby securing the conduit 108 within the restraining chamber 116. As shown in FIG. Separately, the centering fingers 132, 154 of the first and second restraining arms 118, 122 abut against the respective side walls 114a, 114b. The first and second restraining arms 118 and 122 apply forces to the conduit 108 that place them at the same and opposite center so that the conduit 108 is forced into the restraining chamber 116 As shown in FIG.

7 shows a front view of a first restraining arm 118 and a second restraining arm 122 locked together, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the distal end 180 of the locking projection 144 is securely locked into the inner chamber 168 of the captive housing 166. In at least one embodiment, the distal end 180 is configured to receive one or more complementary (such as teeth, latches, latching jaws, recesses, holes and / or the like) within the captive housing 166 (Such as teeth, latches, latches, and / or the like) that are firmly coupled to the anchoring members 184. By having the plurality of fastening members 182 and / or 184, the first and second restraining arms 118 and 122 are configured to securely lock on the conduits of different shapes and sizes . The fastening members 182 and 184 may be configured to cooperate, for example, in a one-way ratcheting fashion.

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

Although the illustrated restraining clip assembly 100 includes the restraining rakes 170 and 172, the present invention may not include restraining rakes and the conduit may include a first restraining arm 118 and a second restraining arm 118, (122). ≪ / RTI > In this case, a restraining member may be provided on the first and second restraining arms 118 and 122 and the conduit may be provided on the first and second restraining arms 118 and 122, Member can be constrained within the restraining chamber. The restraint member may be, for example, a flexible resilient restrainer provided on each restraining arm.

The side beams and the centering fingers, respectively, may have some elasticity in order to reliably constrain the conduit.

As described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure include,

Constrained clip assembly configured to securely and effectively restrain one or more conduits. The conduit-restraining clip assembly includes at least one conduit retainer that restrains one or more conduits from rotating.

Although various spatial and orientational terms, such as top, bottom, bottom, middle, side, horizontal, vertical, forward and the like, can be used to describe embodiments of the present disclosure, ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > and / or < / RTI > The orientations may be inverted, rotated, or otherwise altered such that the vertical portion is horizontal, and so on, so that the upper portion is the lower portion and vice versa.

Variations and modifications to the above are within the scope of the present 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 the figures. All these different combinations constitute various alternative aspects of the present disclosure. The embodiments described herein describe the best modes known to practice the present disclosure and which will enable those skilled in the art to utilize the present disclosure. The claims are to be construed as including alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.

In the appended claims, the terms "comprise" and "within" are used as an easy English equivalents of the individual terms "comprising" and "here". Furthermore, to the extent that they are used in the claims that follow, the terms "first", "second" and "third", etc. are used merely as markers and are intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects It does not. Further, the following limitations of the claims are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims, unless such claim definitions are expressly used in the form of a means plus function unless expressly used in the phrase "means for " And 35 USC It is not intended to be interpreted on the basis of § 112 (f).

Various features of the disclosure are set forth in the following claims.

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A conduit-restraining clip assembly comprising:
A conduit retainer defining a containment chamber configured to receive a conduit;
A first constraining arm pivotally coupled to a first portion of the conduit retainer; And
A second restraining arm pivotally coupled to a second portion of the conduit retainer, wherein the first restraining arm and the second restraining arm are configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position, And the second restraining arm is configured to be locked together in a closed position to firmly secure the conduit within the restraining chamber,
And wherein the conduit-restraint clip assembly comprises: The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the conduit retainer includes a base integrally connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the confinement chamber being defined between the base and the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the conduit- Assembly. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the first portion of the conduit retainer has the first sidewall and the second portion of the conduit retainer has the second sidewall and the first restraining arm is pivotable on the first sidewall And said second restraining arm is pivotally coupled to said second side wall. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 17 > 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first restraining arm includes:
A first side 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 pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam;
A bondage beam coupled to the first hinge and secured to the first side beam; And
A locking projection extending from the distal end of the fastening beam
Gt; clip < / RTI > 5. The method of claim 4,
The second restraining arm
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 pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second side beam; And
Wherein the locking housing defines an inner chamber, the locking bushing being configured to be securely constrained within the locking bushing in a closed position, wherein the locking bushing is coupled to the second hinge and is secured to the second lateral beam. Bonded housing
And wherein the conduit-restraint clip assembly comprises: 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion is configured to firmly engage in at least one second securing member within the inner chamber of the captive housing at a closed position. Restraint clip assembly. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Wherein the first constraining arm comprises a first centering finger and the second constraining arm comprises a second centering finger and wherein the first centering finger and the second centering finger are located within the containment chamber Wherein the conduit is configured to center the conduit. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Further comprising first and second flexible resilient restrictor rails extending inwardly from the first and second portions of the conduit retainer individually into the restraining chamber. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the first and second constraining arms and the first and resilient constraining rake and the second flexible and resilient constraining rake are configured to securely constrain the conduits therebetween, Restraint clip assembly. A conduit-restraining clip assembly comprising:
A conduit retainer defining a containment chamber configured to receive a conduit;
A first constraining arm pivotally coupled to a first portion of the conduit retainer, the first constraining arm including a first centering finger;
A second restraining arm pivotally coupled to a second portion of the conduit retainer, the second restraining arm including a second centering finger, the first and second restraining arms each having an open position Wherein the first and second constraint arms are configured to lock together in a closed position to securely secure the conduit within the containment chamber, Wherein the finger and the second centering finger are configured to center the conduit within the confinement chamber; And
First and second flexible resilient rake members extending inwardly from the first portion and the second portion of the conduit retainer, respectively, into the restraining chamber, wherein the first and second restraining rakes Wherein the first and second restraining arms and the first and second flexible resilient restraints are configured to securely constrain the conduit therebetween. 2 flexible and resilient gripper
Gt; clip < / RTI > 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the conduit retainer includes a base integrally connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the confinement chamber being defined between the base and the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the conduit- Assembly. 12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the first portion of the conduit retainer has the first sidewall and the second portion of the conduit retainer has the second sidewall and the first restraining arm is pivotable on the first sidewall And said second restraining arm is pivotally coupled to said second side wall. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 17 > 13. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 12,
The first restraining arm includes:
A first side 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 pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam;
A bondage beam coupled to the first hinge and secured to the first side beam; And
A locking projection extending from the distal end of the fastening beam
Gt; clip < / RTI > 14. The method of claim 13,
The second restraining arm
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 pivotally coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second side beam; And
Wherein the locking housing defines an inner chamber, the locking bushing being configured to be securely constrained within the locking bushing in a closed position, wherein the locking bushing is coupled to the second hinge and is secured to the second lateral beam. Bonded housing
And wherein the conduit-restraint clip assembly comprises: 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion is configured to firmly engage in at least one second securing member within the inner chamber of the captive housing at a closed position. Restraint clip assembly. A conduit-restraining clip assembly comprising:
A catheter retainer for defining a confinement chamber configured to receive a catheter, the catheter retainer including a base integrally connected to a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the confinement chamber having a base and a first sidewall, The second side wall being defined between the second side walls;
A first restraining arm pivotally coupled to the first sidewall, the first restraining arm 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 lateral beam pivotally coupled to the first portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the first lateral beam, a first hinge coupled to the first hinge, and coupled to the first lateral beam, A first constraining arm, the constraining beam being fixed, a locking projection extending from a distal end of the constraining beam, and a first centering finger;
A second restraining arm pivotally coupled to the second sidewall, the second restraining arm 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 side beam, a second hinge pivotably coupled to the second portion of the conduit retainer and connected to the second side beam, a second hinge coupled to the second hinge, And wherein the first and second constraining arms are each configured to have an open position and a closed position, respectively, wherein the first constraining arm and the second constraining arm each have an open position and a closed position, respectively, wherein the constraining housing defines an inner chamber, Wherein the first and second constraint arms are configured to pivot together in a closed position to securely secure the conduit within the constraining chamber And wherein the locking projection is configured to be securely constrained within the inner chamber in a closed position and wherein the first and second centering fingers center the conduit within the containment chamber A second restraining arm, And
First and second flexible resilient rake members extending inwardly from the first portion and the second portion of the conduit retainer, respectively, into the restraining chamber, wherein the first and second restraining rakes Wherein the first and second restraining arms and the first and second flexible resilient restraints are configured to securely constrain the conduit therebetween. 2 flexible and resilient gripper
Gt; clip < / RTI > 17. The method of claim 16,
Wherein the distal end of the locking protrusion is configured to firmly engage in at least one second securing member within the inner chamber of the captive housing at a closed position. Restraint clip assembly.

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