WO2012125682A2 - Attache de câble à boucle améliorée - Google Patents

Attache de câble à boucle améliorée Download PDF

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WO2012125682A2
WO2012125682A2 PCT/US2012/029004 US2012029004W WO2012125682A2 WO 2012125682 A2 WO2012125682 A2 WO 2012125682A2 US 2012029004 W US2012029004 W US 2012029004W WO 2012125682 A2 WO2012125682 A2 WO 2012125682A2
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band
head
edge
buckle
cable tie
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Christopher Newth
Brian Minter
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Band-It -Idex, Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
    • B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
    • B65D63/1018—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like
    • B65D63/1027—Joints produced by application of integral securing members, e.g. buckles, wedges, tongue and slot, locking head and teeth or the like the integral securing member being formed as a female and male locking member, e.g. locking head and locking teeth, or the like
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps

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  • the present invention relates to a fastening or clamping device and, in particular, to a tie for constraining cables or the like.
  • Fastening or clamping devices generally comprise a band with an interconnected buckle.
  • the buckle is generally formed of a head portion that is spaced from the band that defines a lateral opening that receives the free end of the band.
  • the free end of the band is moved away from the buckle to tension the band about one or more objects and, after a predetermined tension is achieved, the band is interconnected to the buckle.
  • Cable ties are often used to connect electric shielding or insulation around electric wires or pipes. In other applications, cable ties are used to bundle a plurality of cables, wires, or other items.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,393 to Young discloses a one-piece cable tie comprised of a band and interconnected buckle.
  • a one-piece cable tie is provided by embodiments of the present invention that includes a band or strap (hereinafter “band”) and a buckle, a clasp, a clamp, a seal, or a catch (hereinafter “buckle”) integrally formed at a leading end of the band.
  • the other end of the band is referred to herein as a “free end” and the free end is positioned within the buckle after the band is looped around an electrical cable or the like.
  • the buckle comprises a head that is spaced from the leading end of the band by sidewalls which define a generally rectangular opening that receives the free end. After tensioning, the band is deformed and made to engage the head to fix the band relative to the buckle.
  • the band is initially wrapped about the object(s) to be connected or constrained and the free end of the band is inserted through the opening. With the buckle held in place, the free end of the band is drawn or pulled away from the buckle, thereby tightening the band about the object(s).
  • the band is fixed (i.e., "locked") relative to the buckle. Locking may be achieved by curling a portion of the band around the head of the buckle and removing the excess portion. The curled portion engages the buckle head which prevents substantive motion of the band relative to the buckle.
  • the band is passed about the object multiple times, each time passing through the opening in the buckle, tensioned, and locked.
  • the buckles of some embodiments of the present invention include an insert that is integrated or interconnected to a trailing edge of the head.
  • the insert is made of a material harder than that of the band.
  • the free end of the band is placed in the buckle, the band is tensioned, and the free end of the band is curled over the head, which locks the band relative to the buckle.
  • a portion of the band is curled over the trailing edge of the head. The interaction of the trailing edge and the band locks the cable tie.
  • the insert is designed to penetrate into the band to increase the retained force of the cable tie. The insert also improves tensioning tool interface with the cable tie and strengthens the buckle such that installation distortions are minimized.
  • the interconnection between the appendage and the head includes a plurality of perforations or indentations that facilitate bending of the appendage into position.
  • the perforations also act as a hinge that helps maintain the position of the appendage adjacent to the head. The perforations also help ensure consistent cable tie configuration post appendage placement.
  • the perforations help reduce the profile of the appendage after it is positioned.
  • the appendage is deformed by hand or with a light tool pressure.
  • the decreased bending load required to move the appendage reduces the amount of external loads transferred through the head to the object being bound.
  • decreasing external loads helps prevent potential damage to the bound objects.
  • Fig. 1 is a rear perspective view of a cable tie of one embodiment of the present invention that includes a band having an angled leading edge;
  • Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of a buckle of one embodiment of the present invention that includes an integrated insert
  • Fig. 4 is a bottom plan view of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view of Fig. 3 showing the band wrapped around an object and interconnected to the head;
  • Fig. 6 is a rear perspective view of a cable tie of another embodiment of the present invention that employs a head with an operably interconnected appendage;
  • Fig. 7 is a front perspective view of the cable tie of Fig. 6;
  • Fig. 8 is a side elevation view of the cable tie shown in Fig. 6 wherein the appendage has been deflected relative to the head to conceal a cut end of a band;
  • Fig. 9 is a rear perspective view of a cable tie of yet another embodiment of the present invention that employs a head with an upwardly extending ridge;
  • Fig. 10 is a side elevation view of Fig. 9; and Fig. 11 is a side elevation view of the embodiment of the cable tie shown in Fig. 9 wherein the band has been wrapped around an object and a free end of the band has been interconnected to a leading edge of the head and cut therefrom.
  • Figs. 1-11 illustrate various ways to improve a cable tie 2. More specifically, Figs.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 illustrate a cable tie 2 having an enlarged opening 6 that facilitates the receipt of a free end 10 of a band 14.
  • Figs. 3-5 illustrate a method of increasing retained force between a buckle 18 and the band 14.
  • Figs. 6-8 show another embodiment of the band that includes an appendage 22 associated with a head 26 of the buckle, which is interconnected to the band by via lateral side walls 24. The appendage 22 prevents user contact with a cut portion 30 of the band 14.
  • Figs. 9-11 show a head 26 with a raised ridge 34, which is another way to obstruct the cut portion 30 of the band 14 to protect users.
  • a cable tie 2 comprised of a band 14 and a buckle 18 is provided.
  • the band 14 includes a leading edge 38 that is adjacent to the head 26 of the buckle 13.
  • the leading edge 38 is angled away from the head 26 to form a ramp 42 that facilitates placement of the free end of the band into the buckle by the opening 16 defined by the head 16, the sidewalls 24, and the leading edge 38 of the band 14.
  • Figs. 3-5 show yet another embodiment of the present invention where the head 26 includes a trailing edge 46 that includes an integrated insert 50.
  • the insert 50 may have a sharpened profile at the trailing edge 46 and/or may be made of a harder material than that of the band 14.
  • the insert 50 engages and penetrates the band 14. By doing so, the insert 50 creates a groove 54, thereby increasing the amount of retention force provided by the lock.
  • Figs. 6-8 show a cable tie 2 that includes the band 14 and interconnected buckle 18.
  • the head 26 of the buckle 18 also includes a selectively deflectable appendage 22 as interconnected to the leading edge 60 of the head 26.
  • the appendage 22 includes a plurality of apertures 64 that facilitate bending of the appendage 22 towards the head 26.
  • the free end 10 is curled about the head 26.
  • the excess portion of the band has been severed therefrom which creates a curled loop that engages the trailing edge 46 of the head to secure the band 14 relative to the head 26.
  • a sharp cut end 74 is created that could injure individuals passing by a band.
  • the appendage 22 selectively bent towards the head 26 after tensioning, which effectively blocks the cut end 74 of the band 14. It is envisioned that the appendage may be bent by simple hand pressure or by light tool pressure.
  • the appendage may also have a lip 78 that further conceals the cut end 74.
  • Figs. 9-11 show another embodiment of the present invention that employs a raised ridge 80 that conceals the cut portion 74 of the band 14.
  • the ridge 80 may be of any shape and be positioned at various locations on the head 26. In operation, the ridge forms a standoff from the head 26 such that a person's hand, for example, will contact the ridge 80 and be deflected away from the head 26 before encountering the cut end 74.
  • a band clamp may be provided with a ramp, insert, and method of preventing contact with the cut end, such as a foldable appendage or a ridge, as described above.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Package Frames And Binding Bands (AREA)
  • Clamps And Clips (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention porte sur une attache de câble, qui comprend globalement une bande comportant une boucle interconnectée, et qui comprend des éléments qui lui permettent de recevoir une extrémité libre de la bande plus efficacement et/ou qui empêchent un contact de l'utilisateur avec une extrémité coupée de la bande. Certaines des attaches de câble prévues facilitent également l'interconnexion de la bande avec la boucle.
PCT/US2012/029004 2011-03-15 2012-03-14 Attache de câble à boucle améliorée WO2012125682A2 (fr)

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