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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to multi-functional isolation pads that can be used in combination with both clamp-on cable trays and guide-on cable trays without any user manipulation (e.g., folding) of the isolation pad.
Description
- The present disclosure generally relates to an isolation pad for a cable tray.
- Isolation pads are used in conjunction with cable trays in order to separate the cable tray from the mounting support components. The separation of these components prevents galvanic reactions between dissimilar metals. The isolation pad is also typically used to reduce friction between these components. Typically, the configuration of the isolation pad must be changed on-site depending on whether guides or clamps are used to secure the cable tray on the mounting support components.
- In one aspect, an isolation pad for a cable tray generally comprises a pad body which is substantially planar. The pad body has opposite first and second longitudinal body portions. The first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support. The second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough. An isolation lip extends generally upward from the pad body at a location between the first and second longitudinal body portions. The isolation lip includes an upper portion which is generally planar and opposes the first longitudinal body portion. The pad body and the isolation lip are preformed and injection-molded to form an integral, one-piece structure.
- In another aspect, a method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray generally comprises injection molding the isolation pad as a preformed and integrally formed, one-piece structure. The injection-molded isolation pad includes a pad body which is substantially planar. The pad body has opposite first and second longitudinal body portions. The first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support. The second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough. An isolation lip extends generally upward from the pad body at a location between the first and second longitudinal body portions. The isolation lip includes an upper portion which is generally planar and opposes the first longitudinal body portion.
- In yet another aspect, an isolation pad for a cable tray generally comprises a pad body which is substantially planar. The pad body has opposite first and second longitudinal body portions. The first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support. The second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough. An isolation lip extends generally upward from the pad body at a location between the first and second longitudinal body portions. The isolation lip includes an upper portion which is generally planar and opposes the first longitudinal body portion. A tab extends generally downward from the pad body and is configured to be received in an open slot of a strut to inhibit rotation of the isolation pad on the strut.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of an isolation pad for a cable tray; -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the isolation pad; -
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the isolation pad; -
FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective of the isolation pad; -
FIG. 5 is perspective of a rail of cable tray supported on a strut, including the isolation pad separating or isolating the cable tray from the hold-down device in a guide configuration and the strut; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged, partial front elevational view ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is similar toFIG. 5 , with the hold-down device removed; -
FIG. 8 is similar toFIG. 7 , with the rail of the cable tray removed; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective of a rail of cable tray supported on a beam, including the isolation pad separating or isolating the cable tray from the hold-down device in the guide configuration and the beam; -
FIG. 10 is similar toFIG. 9 , with the rail of the cable tray and the hold-down device removed; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective of a rail of cable tray supported on a strut, including the isolation pad separating or isolating the cable tray from the hold-down device in a clamp configuration and the strut; -
FIG. 12 is an enlarged, partial front elevational view ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective of a rail of cable tray supported on a beam, including the isolation pad separating or isolating the cable tray from the hold-down device in the clamp configuration and the beam; and -
FIG. 14 is an enlarged, partial front elevational view ofFIG. 13 . - Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings.
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FIGS. 1 to 4 , one embodiment of an isolation pad constructed according to the teachings of the present disclosure is generally indicated atreference numeral 10. As explained in more detail below and can be understood from the drawings, the illustratedisolation pad 10 is designed and constructed so that it can be used to isolate a cable tray, e.g., a rail R of a cable tray, from a mounting support (e.g., a strut S, a beam B, or other mounting support) and from a hold-down device HD (e.g., a clamp, a guide, and/or a combination clamp/guide) without the user configuring, re-configuring, or changing the shape or configuration of the isolation pad. In other words, the shape and dimensions of theisolation pad 10, as sold or as delivered to the job site, can be used to isolate the cable tray from a selected one or either of a clamp or a guide. In this way, the user does not need to configure, re-configure, orient, or position theisolation pad 10 in different ways depending on whether a clamp or a guide is used. - The illustrated
isolation pad 10 generally comprises a pad body, generally indicated at 12, which may be generally or substantially flat or planar, for example. Thepad body 12 has a length L (FIG. 2 ) and opposite first and secondlongitudinal body portions FIGS. 5-14 , the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 is designed and constructed to rest or lie on a mounting surface (e.g., upper surface) of the mounting support (e.g., a strut S and/or a beam B) and be disposed between the mounting support and a lower surface of one of the rails R of the cable tray. As such, the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 is configured as a support-isolating portion of theisolation pad 10. The illustrated firstlongitudinal body portion 14 defines acentral opening 24 extending through the opposite faces of the portion. The secondlongitudinal body portion 18 is configured to extend outward, laterally away from the rail R of the cable tray. As explained in more detail below, the secondlongitudinal body portion 18 include a fastening opening 19 to facilitate fastening or coupling of the hold-down device HD to theisolation pad 10. Accordingly, the secondlongitudinal body portion 18 is configured as a fastening portion of theisolation pad 10. - A
tab 20 is coupled (e.g., pivotably coupled, such as by a living hinge) to the pad body 12 (e.g., the first longitudinal portion 14), such as at aninterior perimeter 22 defining thecentral opening 24. As can be seen fromFIG. 3 in particular, thetab 20 extends generally downward from the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 at an angle (e.g., acute angle) relative to the firstlongitudinal body portion 14. Thetab 20 can be disposed on theinterior perimeter 22 nearest the first longitudinal end of theisolation pad 10 and directed generally toward the secondlongitudinal portion 18 of theisolation pad 10. As shown inFIG. 8 , for example, thetab 20 may be sized and shaped so that it can be inserted and fit snugly into the open slot between upper lips of the strut S to prevent movement (e.g., rotation) of theisolation pad 10 on the strut. Thus, in various embodiments, the width of thetab 20 can be less than the width of the slot of the strut S. As shown inFIG. 10 , for example, the illustratedtab 20 is pivotable in an upward direction to be generally planar with the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 and received in thecentral opening 24 when theisolation pad 10 is placed on a mounting support (e.g., the beam B) having a solid mounting surface (e.g., a solid, planar mounting surface). Broadly, thetab 20 is an alignment projection extending generally downward from thepad body 12. In one or more other embodiments, the alignment projection may be of other designs and/or constructions. For example, the alignment projection may be a rib or other projection and may or may not be pivotably coupled to thepad body 12. - The
isolation pad 10 further includes an isolation lip, generally indicated at 28, extending generally upward from thepad body 12. The illustratedisolation lip 28 extends from thepad body 12 at a location generally between or at the junction of the first and secondlongitudinal body portions isolation lip 28 generally comprises atransition portion 30 coupled to thepad body 12; anupper portion 32, which may be generally planar, extending from thetransition portion 28 toward the firstlongitudinal end 14 of the pad body; and aflange 34 extending upward adjacent a free end of the upper portion. Thus, theupper portion 32 of thelip 28 is disposed above and generally opposes the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 of thepad body 12, such as thecentral opening 24. A width of theupper portion 32 is greater adjacent thetransition portion 30 and decreases adjacent the free end of the upper portion (e.g., the width steps down toward the free end, although the width may gradually taper). Together theisolation lip 28 and the firstlongitudinal body portion 14 define a horizontal channel sized and shaped to receive the lower flange of the rail of the cable tray therein, as shown inFIGS. 6 and 7 , for example. Thus, thetransition portion 30 is configured so that it is slightly taller than the height of the lower flange LF, and theupper portion 32 is configured so that the upper portion lies over the lower flange LF of the rail R, such as shown inFIGS. 6, 12 , and 14, for example, to isolate the hold-down device HD from the cable tray. In this way, theisolation lip 28 is configured as a clamp/guide-isolating portion of theisolation pad 10, as explained in more detail below. Theflange 34 is configured to provide a barrier between the end of the hold-down device HD (e.g., the guide) and a web W of the rail R of the cable tray to further inhibit the hold-down from contacting the cable tray. In one example, theflange 34 may be configured to abut the web W of the rail R of the cable tray. - In the illustrated embodiment the
fastener opening 19 of the secondlongitudinal body portion 18 is configured to receive a fastener F (e.g., a bolt) that fastens the hold-down device HD and theisolation pad 10 to the mounting support. For example, theopening 19 is generally sized to receive a threaded shaft of a bolt F. The threaded shaft may be threadably coupled to a channel nut (not shown) received in the interior of the strut S, as is generally known in the art. Theopening 19 has afirst portion 19A for receiving the fastener F when using a clamp (e.g., a hold-down device configured as a clamp), and assecond portion 19B for receiving the fastener when using a guide (e.g., a hold-down device configured as a guide). The illustratedopening 19 has a shape like the number “8” or a snowman. Theopening 19 can be any desired shape, for example, the opening can be circular, oblong, rectangular, etc. Theopening 19 may be generally centrally located on the secondlongitudinal body portion 18. Theopening 19 can directly abut thetransition portion 30 of thelip 28. The opening may comprise one or more openings in other embodiments, for example, two separate openings. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
isolation pad 10 further includeslongitudinal ribs 38 on the second longitudinal portion. Theribs 38 are spaced apart from one another and disposed on either side of thefastener opening 19. Theribs 38 extend longitudinally along the secondlongitudinal body portion 18 and project upward therefrom. As shown inFIG. 6 , for example, theribs 38 can facilitate locating the guide (and/or the clamp) on theisolation pad 10. Moreover, a longitudinal projection on an underside of the guide may be received between the ribs to capture the guide and inhibit rotation of the guide on theisolation pad 10. - Water or other liquid (e.g., rain water or condensation) may enter the
central opening 24 and pool on the solid mounting surface of the mounting support (e.g., the beam B). Referring toFIG. 4 , the illustratedisolation pad 10 has one or more channels, grooves, and/or indentations (broadly, recesses 40) on a lower surface or underside of the pad to allow egress of water or other liquid that has entered one or more openings of the pad (e.g., thecentral opening 24 and/or the fastener opening 19). In the illustrated embodiment, an underside of thetab 20 and a longitudinal end of thepad body 12 at the firstlongitudinal portion 14 together define achannel 40 that communicates with thecentral opening 24 when the tab rests against a solid mounting surface of the mounting support. Thechannel 40 allows liquid that has entered the the central opening to egress to inhibit pooling on the mounting surface. In one or more other embodiments, one or more of the channels, grooves, and/or recesses may be defined at other locations on thepad 10, for example, other locations on the underside of the pad body. - The
isolation pad 10 may be formed as a one-piece, monolithic component, as illustrated, although theisolation pad 10 may comprise separate components secured to one another after individually forming the components. In one example, theisolation pad 10 may be formed from a suitable material that does not galvanically react when in contact with metal surfaces. For example, theisolation pad 10 may be formed from plastic. In one example, theisolation pad 10 can be formed from a thermoplastic polymer, for example, high density polyethylene (HDPE). The thermoplastic polymer or other material used for theisolation pad 10 can be injection molded to preform theisolation pad 10. As used herein, the isolation pad being “preformed” means that its functional form, as shown through the drawings and described herein, is made before shipping to the job site, and in one embodiment, its functional form is made by injection molding. This design allows for ease of use without the required onsite configuration of previous designs. - In the illustrated embodiment, the hold-down device HD is constructed as a single, one-piece combination component that can be used as either the clamp or the guide. The hold-down device HD is selectively configurable between the clamp and the guide by inverting and rotating the hold-down device HD, as can be seen from
FIGS. 6 and 12 . It is understood that in other embodiments the clamp and the guide may be separate components. Theisolation pad 10 is suitable for use with separate clamp and guide components. -
FIGS. 5, 6, and 9 demonstrate theisolation pad 10 in use with a cable tray assembly, which includes the cable tray with the rail R, the mounting support (i.e., the strut S inFIGS. 5 and 6 ; the beam B inFIG. 9 ), and the hold-down device HD in the guide configuration. Theisolation pad 10 rests between the lower flange LF of the rail R and the mounting surface of mounting support (i.e., the strut S or the beam B, for example). Referring toFIG. 8 , when the strut S is used, thetab 20 of theisolation pad 10 can inserted into the open, upper slot of the strut S to inhibit lateral movement of theisolation pad 10 of the upper surface of the strut. Moreover, the threaded shaft of the fastener 50 may be threadably coupled to a channel nut received in the interior of the strut S. Referring toFIGS. 9 and 10 , when the beam B (or other mounting support with a solid mounting surface) is used, thetab 20 is deflected or pivoted upward into thecentral opening 24 and generally parallel to thepad body 12. In each application, the lower flange LF of the rail R is received in the channel defined by theisolation lip 28 and thepad body 12 so that the isolation lip is disposed over and generally opposes the lower flange of the rail. The hold-down device HD is configured as the guide over theisolation pad 10 and the planar end portion of the hold-down device HD is generally parallel to and/or on top of theisolation lip 28 of theisolation pad 10. The fastener F (e.g., bolt) of the hold-down device HD is inserted through the fastener opening 19 (i.e., the second or guide portion of the opening) of theisolation pad 10. Through this arrangement, the lower flange LF is isolated physically from both the mounting support (e.g., strut S or beam B) and the hold-down device HD by use of the isolation pad. -
FIGS. 11-14 demonstrate theisolation pad 10 in use with a cable tray assembly, which includes the cable tray with the rail R, the mounting support (i.e., the strut S inFIGS. 11 and 12 ; the beam B inFIGS. 13 and 14 ), and the hold-down device HD in the clamp configuration. Theisolation pad 10 rests between the lower flange LF of the rail R and the mounting surface of mounting support (i.e., the strut S or the beam B, for example). As can be seen, the configuration, orientation, arrangement, etc., of theisolation pad 10 is the same as when the hold-down device HD is in the guide configuration, explained above. Theisolation pad 10 rests between the lower flange LF of the rail R and the mounting surface of mounting support (i.e., the strut S or the beam B, for example). Referring toFIG. 8 , when the strut S is used, thetab 20 of theisolation pad 10 can inserted into the open, upper slot of the strut S to align theisolation pad 10 on the strut and/or inhibit lateral movement of theisolation pad 10 of the upper surface of the strut. Moreover, the threaded shaft of the fastener 50 may be threadably coupled to a channel nut received in the interior of the strut S. Referring toFIG. 10 , when the beam B (or other mounting support with a solid mounting surface) is used, thetab 20 is deflected or pivoted upward into thecentral opening 24 and generally parallel to thepad body 12. In each application, the lower flange LF of the rail R is received in the channel defined by theisolation lip 28 and thepad body 12 so that the isolation lip is disposed over and generally opposes the lower flange of the rail. The hold-down device HD is configured as the clamp so that a downward-facing flange of the hold-down device HD engages theupper portion 32 of theisolation lip 28 of theisolation pad 10 to sandwich theisolation lip 28 between the downward-facing flange of the hold-down device HD and the lower flange LF and clamp the rail R on the mounting support (e.g., the strut S or beam B). The fastener F (e.g., bolt) of the hold-down device HD is inserted through the fastener opening 19 (i.e., the first or clamping portion of the fastening opening) of theisolation pad 10. Through this arrangement, the lower flange LF is isolated physically from both the mounting support (e.g., strut S or beam B) and the hold-down device HD by use of the isolation pad. - Having described the invention in detail, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims.
- When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiment(s) thereof, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
- As various changes could be made in the above products without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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1. An isolation pad for a cable tray comprising:
a pad body which is substantially planar, the pad body having opposite first and second longitudinal body portions, wherein the first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support, wherein the second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough; and
an isolation lip extending generally upward from the pad body, the isolation lip includes an upper portion which generally opposes the first longitudinal body portion,
wherein the pad body and the isolation lip are preformed and injection-molded to form an integral, one-piece structure.
2. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , wherein the pad body and the isolation pad are formed from a polymeric material.
3. The isolation pad set forth in claim 2 , wherein the pad body and the isolation pad are formed from a thermoplastic polymer.
4. The isolation pad set forth in claim 3 , wherein the pad body and the isolation pad are formed from high density polyethylene (HDPE).
5. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first longitudinal body portion defines a central opening, wherein the upper portion of the isolation lip generally opposes the central opening.
6. The isolation pad set forth in claim 5 , further comprising an alignment projection extending generally downward from the pad body and sized and shaped to be received in an open slot of a strut to align the isolation pad on the strut.
7. The isolation pad set forth in claim 6 , wherein the alignment projection comprises a tab is pivotably coupled to pad body.
8. The isolation pad set forth in claim 6 , wherein the alignment projection is generally adjacent a first longitudinal end of the pad body.
9. The isolation pad set forth in claim 6 , wherein the alignment projection is preformed and injection-molded with the pad body and the isolation lip to form an integral, one-piece structure.
10. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a tab coupled to the first longitudinal body portion, wherein the tab extends generally downward from the first longitudinal body portion.
11. The isolation pad set forth in claim 10 , wherein the tab is hingedly coupled to the first longitudinal body portion.
12. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a flange extending upward from a free of the isolation lip.
13. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , further comprising ribs projecting upward from the second longitudinal body portion on either side of the fastener opening.
14. The isolation pad set forth in claim 1 , wherein the isolation pad has an upper face, a lower face, and an opening extending through the upper and lower faces, the isolation pad defining a recess on the lower face and in communication with the opening to allow liquid in the opening to egress through the recess.
15. A method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray comprising:
injection molding the isolation pad as a preformed and integrally formed, one-piece structure, wherein the injection-molded isolation pad includes
a pad body which is substantially planar, the pad body having opposite first and second longitudinal body portions, wherein the first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support, wherein the second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough, and
an isolation lip extending generally upward from the pad body, the isolation lip includes an upper portion which generally opposes the first longitudinal body portion.
16. The method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray set forth in claim 15 , wherein said injection molding the isolation pad comprises injection molding the isolation pad from a polymeric material.
17. The method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray set forth in claim 16 , wherein said injection molding the isolation pad comprises injection molding the isolation pad from a thermoplastic polymer.
18. The method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray set forth in claim 15 , wherein the injection-molded isolation pad includes a tab coupled to the first longitudinal body portion.
19. The method of making an isolation pad for a cable tray set forth in claim 15 , wherein the injection-molded isolation pad includes ribs projecting upward from the second longitudinal body portion on either side of the fastener opening.
20. An isolation pad for a cable tray comprising:
a pad body which is substantially planar, the pad body having opposite first and second longitudinal body portions, wherein the first longitudinal portion is configured to be sandwiched between the cable tray and a mounting support, wherein the second longitudinal body portion defines a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener therethrough; and
an isolation lip extending generally upward from the pad body, the isolation lip includes an upper portion which generally opposes the first longitudinal body portion,
an alignment projection extending generally downward from the pad body and configured to be received in an open slot of a strut to align the isolation pad on the strut.
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