WO2013050064A1

WO2013050064A1 - Stackable cable clamp

Info

Publication number: WO2013050064A1
Application number: PCT/EP2011/067310
Authority: WO
Inventors: Malin OSCARSSON; Lars Bolander; Martin Wendel
Original assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
Priority date: 2011-10-04
Filing date: 2011-10-04
Publication date: 2013-04-11

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stackable cable clamp (1). The cable clamp (1) comprises a base plate (2) and a security plate (3) arranged to be attached to the base plate (2) via re-attachable first attachment means (5). The base plate (3) has an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction. The base plate (2) comprises a first cable holding means (8) for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means (9) for holding a second cable. The security plate (3) is arranged to secure a cable in the first cable holding means (8) by applying pressure directly onto the cable or indirectly via the first cable holding means (8). The base plate (2) comprises vertical holding means (24) for an optional and vertically extending fastening device and lateral holding means (25) for an optional and laterally extending fastening device. The invention also relates to a method for mounting at least one cable onto a mounting means.

Description

TITLE

Stackable cable clamp Technical field

The invention relates to a stackable cable clamp. The cable clamp comprises a base plate and a security plate arranged to be attached to the base plate via re-attachable first attachment means. The base plate has an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction. The base plate comprises a first cable holding means for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means for holding a second cable.

Background art

In the field of wireless communication it is known to use tall standing mast antennas for transmitting and receiving wireless communication signals. The antennas are connected to base stations via cables for both power supply and signal transmission via cables. At present it is known to bundle a number cables via a bundle stick or cable tie and it is also known to attach cables to the mast by a cable clamp comprising a screw attachment. As the demand for wireless communication services increases, the need for new installations and expansions of already present installations increase. Further maintenance and/or alterations of present installations require cables to be exchanged or rearranged. The bundle stick or cable tie then have to be cut wherein the entire cable bundle is un-bundled which gives rise to the problem of cables hanging free in the wind. Furthermore, other known cable clamps need to be unscrewed in order to release the cables from the cable clamps. The same problem may arise during installation of tall buildings and similar. An example of a previous cable clip can be found in GB 1560825. Here a clip intended to be placed in a rail is disclosed. The clip is equipped with different attachment means in order for the clips to stay in place in the rail. Tools are thus needed in order to first mount the rail to the desired location and only after that can the cable clip be used. Summary of invention

There exists a need for an improved cables clamp that facilitates mounting of cables and cable bundles to tall objects such as masts, roofs, a side of a building, tripods or metal profiles to name a few. The object of the present invention is to provide an improved cable clamp where the previously mentioned problems are avoided. This object is achieved by the features of the characterising portion of claim 1 . A method for mounting cables onto a mounting means is also provided. This object is achieved by the features of the characterising portion of claim 1 1 .

The present invention relates to a stackable cable clamp. The cable clamp comprises a base plate and a security plate arranged to be attached to the base plate via re-attachable first attachment means. The base plate has an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction. The base plate comprises a first cable holding means for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means for holding a second cable. The security plate is arranged to secure a cable in the first cable holding means by applying pressure directly onto the cable or indirectly via the first cable holding means. The base plate comprises vertical holding means for an optional and vertically extending fastening device and lateral holding means for an optional and laterally extending fastening device.

A cable clamp according to the invention simplifies installation of cables, for instance RF cables, on mounting means. Mounting means may be masts, roofs, a side of a building, tripods, metal profiles or any other mounting suitable for installation of cables. When working on for instance a mast which may be 25-30 m in height any use of tools is difficult. The cable clamp allows a fitter or installer of cables to easier mount cables without the need of additional tools. The re-attachable first attachment means allows easy access to the cable clamp as the security plate may be removed from the base plate as the re-attachable first attachment means needs only hand strength to be operated. This is also an advantage when replacing cables as no additional tools are needed. The re-attachable first attachment means may be snap-in attachment means known in the art or other suitable attachments means operable requiring only hand strength to operate. Not having to use tools reduces installation time and thereby the cost of installation. The design further makes each cable clamp less expensive.

The cable clamp according to the invention comprises a first and a second cable holding means for providing power and signal transmission. A cable clamp with more than two cable holding means lie well within the scope of the invention. The cable clamp may be used with only one cable located in either of the first and second cable holding means or with a cable in both the first cable holding means and the second cable holding means.

The security plate when attached to the base plate secure a cable inserted into one of the cable holding means either by applying pressure to the part of the cable that is not enclosed by the cable holding means or by compressing the cable holding means as the re-attachable first attachment means are snapped in place. The vertically and laterally extending fastening means may be arranged to be secured around a cable mounting. As mentioned earlier a cable mounting may be a mast, a roof, a side of a building, a tripod, a metal profile or similar.

The base plate may comprise a through hole for a bolt like securing means. The bolt like securing means may be a bolt of a size of for instance M8 or UNC 5/16". Other bolt sizes are of course conceivable depending on the size of the cable clamp. The first and second cable holding means may comprise an opening for receiving the cable, which opening is narrower than the thickness of the cable and narrower than the widest part of the first and second cable holding means.

By having cable holding means of this design a cable inserted into the cable holding means is secured to the cable clamp as the opening presses against the cable thereby reducing the risk of the cable to fall out of the cable clamp.

The security plate may be arranged to secure a cable in the second cable holding means by applying pressure directly onto the cable or indirectly via the second cable holding means. This functions in the same way as described for the first cable holding means.

The base plate may be movably attached to the security plate via a hinge means.

This allows a fitter or installer to not have to worry about losing the security plate during installation or refitting of cables. Losing a part of a cable clamp when working on a mast may be dangerous as well as time consuming if the part has to be recovered from the ground. The security plate will always be attached to the base plate thereby forming a complete cable clamp from only one part. The first and second cable holding means may comprise a protrusion for hindering movement of the cable in the direction of the cable extension.

The function of the protrusion in the cable holding means is to hinder the cable from moving in the direction of the cable extension, i.e. in the length direction of the cable. The protrusion is intended to penetrate the outer layer of the cable thereby forming an engagement between the cable holding means and the cable. This is advantageous as the cable is secured to the cable clamp after insertion into the cable holding means by means of a protrusion in the cable holding means leaving both hands free to continue the installation of the cables. The security plate does not have to be put in place in order for the cable to stay in its place. This enables an easier installation of two cables in the cable clamp as the security plate does not have to be attached to the base plate until both cables are put in place in the cable clamp. Also a fitter is free to make other adjustments to nearby equipment without having to secure one cable at a time.

The protrusion also functions to determine the opening of the first and second cable holding means. The distance between two opposing protrusions is smaller than the diameter of a cable inserted into the cable holding means.

The base plate may comprise a first stacking means and the security plate comprising a second stacking means, which first and second stacking means are slidably engageable for stacking at least two cable clamps.

The stacking means enables easy stacking of two or more cable clamps on top of each other without having to use tools.

The first and second stacking means may comprise security means for releasably securing one cable clamp onto another.

The security means further simplifies the stacking as the fitter knows when the second cable clamp is positioned in its correct place on top of the first. The security means at the same time allows for easy removal of a cable clamp stacked on top of another as at least part of the security means are resilient. A resilient security means allows for the removal of a second cable clamp without the use of tools.

The cable intended for installation in the cable clamp may be essentially round. The cable clamp may of course be adapted to fit other kinds of cables. This adaptation lies well within the scope of the invention.

The cable clamp may be made of plastic in order for easy handling and low weight but may also be made of metal such as aluminium or other light weight metals or alloys. The cable clamp is preferably made to be resilient as it needs to be able to compress and expand during use, for instance when the first re-attachable attachment means are operated or when a cable is inserted into the opening of first or second cable holding means. The invention also relates to a method for mounting at least one cable onto a mounting means using a first cable clamp. The cable clamp comprises a base plate and a security plate arranged to be attached to the base plate via re-attachable first attachment means. The base plate has an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction. The base plate comprises a first cable holding means for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means for holding a second cable.

The method may comprise

- attaching the first cable clamp to a mounting means by means of a cable tie being inserted into a vertical holding means and/or a lateral holding means

- securing the cable clamp by tightening the cable tie around the mounting means,

- placing at least a first cable in the first cable clamp

- attaching the security plate to the base plate of the first cable clamp. The method may further comprise

- sliding a second cable clamp onto the first cable clamp until the second stacking means of the second cable clamp and the first stacking means of the first cable clamp engage.

The method may further comprise

- placing at least a second cable in the second cable clamp and attaching the second security plate to the second base plate of the second cable clamp.

Brief description of drawings

Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of the interior of a cable clamp according to the invention in an opened state,

Figure 2 schematically shows a perspective view of the exterior of a cable clamp according to the invention in an opened state, Figure 3 schematically shows a side view of a cable clamp according to the invention in a closed state,

Figure 4 schematically shows a close up of part X of the cable clamp of figure 6,

Figure 5a schematically shows a first step of mounting a cable clamp according to the invention to a mounting means, Figure 5b schematically shows a second step of mounting a cable clamp according to the invention to a mounting means,

Figure 5c schematically shows a third step of mounting a cable clamp according to the invention to a mounting means,

Figure 6a schematically shows a first step of stacking a second cable clamp according to the invention to a first cable clamp according to the invention, Figure 6b schematically shows a second step of stacking a second cable clamp according to the invention to a first cable clamp according to the invention,

Figure 6c schematically shows a third step of stacking a second cable clamp according to the invention to a first cable clamp according to the invention,

Figure 6d schematically shows a fourth step of stacking a second cable clamp according to the invention to a first cable clamp according to the invention,

Figure 7 schematically illustrates a cable clamp according to the invention where the cable tie is placed in the vertical holding means,

Figure 8a schematically shows a cable clamp according to the invention using a bolt like securing means. Figure 8b schematically shows stacking of two cable clamps according to the invention using a bolt like securing means.

Detailed description of drawings

In the drawings, like features have the same reference numbers.

Figure 1 schematically shows a perspective view of the interior of a cable clamp 1 according to the invention in an opened state. The cable clamp 1 comprises a base plate 2 and a security plate 3. The base plate 2 and the security plate 3 have an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction. The base plate 2 and the security plate 3 are connected via a hinge means 4. The hinge means 4 is flexible allowing the security plate 3 to be attached to the base plate 2. The cable clamp 1 comprises first re-attachable attachment means 5. The first re-attachable attachment means 5 comprises first parts 6 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 located on the base plate 2 and second parts 7 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 located on the security plate 3. In figure 4 the first re-attachable attachment means 5 is in the shape of a snap-in arrangement where the first parts 6 are arranged to cooperate with the second parts 7.

The base plate 2 comprises a first cable holding means 8 and a second cable holding means 9. The first cable holding means 8 and the second cable holding means 9 are oriented along the longitudinal direction of the base plate 2 which covers the entire length of the base plate 2. The security plate has corresponding third cable holding means 10 and fourth cable holding means 1 1 oriented along the longitudinal direction of the security plate 3 which covers the entire length of the security plate. The third cable holding means 10 is intended to cooperate with the first cable holding means 8 in securing a cable placed in the first cable holding means 8 when the cable clamp is in a closed state. The fourth cable holding means 1 1 is intended to cooperate with the second cable holding means 9 in securing a cable placed in the second cable holding means 9 when the cable clamp 1 is in a closed state. The cable clamp 1 may be used to house at least one cable in either of the cable holding means 8, 9.

The first and second cable holding means 8, 9 comprise at least one protrusion 12 intended to hinder a cable from moving longitudinally, i.e. in the direction of the cable extension. The third and fourth cable holding means 10, 1 1 may also comprise at least one protrusion 12. The protrusions may be of the same size in all cable holding means or have different sizes.

The security plate 3 in figure 1 is essentially square. Other shapes of the security plate 3 are of course conceivable, for instance rectangular, circular or other geometric shapes. The shape of the base plate 2 and the location of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 will then be adapted accordingly.

Figure 2 schematically shows a perspective view of the exterior of a cable clamp 1 according to the invention. The base plate 2 comprises a first stacking means 13 in the shape of a first groove 14 and a second groove 15 oriented along the longitudinal direction of the base plate 2. The first and second grooves 14, 15 cover the entire length of the base plate 2 and are directed facing away from each other in a lateral direction. The first and second grooves 14, 15 may or may not be completely covered. The first stacking means 13 further comprises depressions 16. The first stacking means 13 are arranged to cooperate with second stacking means 17 located on the security plate 3. The second stacking means 17 on the security plate 3 comprises a third groove 18 and a fourth groove 19 oriented along the longitudinal direction of the security plate 3. The third and fourth grooves 18, 19 cover the entire length of the security plate 3 and are facing towards each other in a lateral direction. The third and fourth grooves 18, 19 may or may not be completely covered. In figure 2 the first to fourth grooves 14, 15, 18, 19 are only partially covered allowing for an easier stacking. The second stacking means 17 further comprises resilient strips 20, each strip 20 comprising an elevation 21 . The elevations 21 are arranged to fit into the depressions 16 in the base plate 2 when a first cable clamp is stacked onto a second cable clamp. The outwards facing third and fourth grooves 18, 19 of the base plate 2 are intended to slidably engage the inwards facing first and second grooves 14, 15 of the security plate. When the base plate of first cable clamp is slid along the security plate of the second base plate the resilient strips flex slightly allowing the elevations of the second stacking means of the first cable clamp to slide into the depression of the first stacking means of the second cable clamp. Stacking of two cable clamps will be described in more detail below. The resilient strips 20 with the elevations 21 and the depressions 16 together form security means 40 for releasably securing one cable clamp 1 onto another. The security means 40 may be of different shapes or designs suitable for releasably securing one cable clamp to another. The base plate 2 further comprises a first through hole 22. The security plate 3 comprises a corresponding second through hole 23. The position of the first through hole 22 on the base plate 2 and the second through hole 23 on the security plate 3 is such that they are positioned in line with each other. The first and second through holes 22, 23 are arranged for a bolt like securing means. The bolt like securing means may be a bolt of a size of for instance M8 or UNC 5/16". Other bolt sizes are of course conceivable depending on the size of the cable clamp.

The base plate 2 further comprises vertical holding means 24 for an optional and vertically extending fastening device such as a cable tie and lateral holding means 25 for an optional and laterally extending fastening device, such as a cable tie. The vertical holding means 24 comprises rectangular opposing openings suitable for cable ties located near the top and bottom of the base plate 2. The lateral holding means 25 comprises rectangular opposing openings suitable for cable ties located near the left and right sides of the base plate. The openings of the vertical and lateral holding means 24, 25 are placed above the first and second grooves of the first stacking means. A cable tie is inserted into one of the openings and is allowed to run the length of the base plate to the opposing opening. The vertical and lateral holding means 24, 25 can be arranged to fit different kinds and sizes of cable ties. Also the openings may have different shapes than rectangular for allowing other kinds of fastening devices. In figure 2 the cable clamp 1 is shown in a vertical mounting position, i.e. in a position where the cables are intended to extend vertically. In this position a cable tie inserted in the lateral holding means 25 may be used to fasten the cable clamp 1 to a mounting means as for instance a pole extending vertically and a cable tie inserted in the vertical holding means 24 may be used to fasten the cable clamp 1 to for instance a pole extending laterally. If the cable clamp 1 is mounted in a lateral position, i.e. in a position where the cables are intended to extend laterally a cable tie inserted in the vertical holding means 24 may be used to fasten the cable clamp 1 to a mounting means as for instance a pole extending vertically and a cable tie inserted in the lateral holding means 25 may be used to fasten the cable clamp 1 to for instance a pole extending laterally. The cable clamp 1 may of course be positioned in any suitable direction. The most appropriate of the vertical and lateral holding means 24, 25 for a cable tie is then used. Putting a cable tie in both the vertical holding means 24 and the lateral holding means 25 if needed is also possible. It is also possible to attach a bracket plate (not shown) to the cable clamp 1 . The first through hole 22 with suitable bolt like securing means can then be used to attach the cable clamp to a mounting means such as a pole, wall surface or similar where a cable tie may be unwanted or unsuitable. Figure 3 schematically shows a side view of a cable clamp 1 according to the invention in a closed state. In figure 3 the hinge means 4 are bent in order for the security plate 3 to be positioned on top of the base plate 2. Figure 3 further shows a first opening 26 of the first cable holding means 8 and a second opening 27 of the second cable holding means 9 for receiving cables. The second opening 27 of the second cable holding means 9, encircled and marked with X in figure 3, will be described more in detail below.

Figure 4 schematically shows a close up view of the first opening 26 of the first cable holding means 8, encircled and marked with X in figure 3. Here it can be seen that the first opening 26 of the first cable holding means 8 has a smallest cross section that is narrower than the thickness of the cable and narrower than the widest part of the first cable holding means 8, the cross section being limited by the protrusions 12. This is shown in that the distance L1 measured between the nearest point of two opposing protrusions 12 in the first cable holding means is smaller than the distance L2 measured at the top of the first cable holding means 8 and that the distance L1 is smaller than a distance L3 indicating the centre diameter of the first opening 26. The centre diameter of the first opening, i.e. the distance L3, is in figure 4 approximately 0.5 mm larger than the distance L1 . The fact that the distance L1 is smaller than the distance L3 gives rise to that the protrusions 12 press into the cable holding it into place. The outline Y schematically illustrates a cable after placement in the first cable holding means. As can be seen the diameter of the cable is slightly larger than the distance L3 indicating that the protrusions 12 press into the cable. That the protrusions 12 press into the cable hinders the cable from moving both out of the cable clamp and from moving in a direction of the cable extension. The difference between the distances L1 and L3 may be different from the one indicated above as long as L1 is smaller than L3. The protrusions 12 may extend a different amount into the first cable holding means depending on the diameter of the cable that is intended for use. The above description is of course also valid for the second opening 27 of the second cable holding means 9.

In figure 4 it can also be seen how the first part 6 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 and the second part 7 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 cooperate to secure the base plate 2 to the security plate 3. As can be seen the first part 6 of the first re- attachable attachment means 5 comprises a first chamfered portion 28 and a bottom portion 29. Further, the second part 7 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 comprises a second chamfered portion 30 arranged so that the first part 6 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 more easily fits into the second part 7 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5. The bottom portion 29 of the first part 6 of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 is arranged to engage a top surface 31 of the security plate 3.

Also in figure 4 the first groove 14 and third groove 18 of the first stacking means 13 and the second stacking means 17 respectively can be seen.

Figures 5a-5c schematically illustrates a method for installation of the cable clamp according to the invention to a mounting means.

Figure 5a schematically shows a first step of mounting a cable clamp 1 according to the invention to a mounting means 32, in this case illustrated by a vertical pole. Here the cable clamp 1 is in an opened state. The cable clamp 1 is attached to the mounting means 32 using a cable tie 33 which is inserted into the lateral holding means 25.

Figure 5b schematically shows a second step of mounting a cable clamp 1 according to the invention to a mounting means 32. Here at least a first cable 34 is secured to the cable clamp 1 in the first cable holding means 8. As can be seen the at least first cable 34 is prevented from falling out of the cable clamp 1 by the design of the first opening 26 of the first cable holding means 8. The at least first cable 34 is further prevented from moving in a lateral direction by means of the protrusions present in the first cable holding means 8. Figure 5c schematically shows a third step of mounting a cable clamp 1 according to the invention to a mounting means 32. Here the security plate 3 is attached to the base plate 2 by means of the first re-attachable attachment means 5 and the installation is complete. The second and third steps may be performed before the first step if desired.

Figures 6a-6d schematically illustrates a method for stacking a second cable clamp according to the invention to a first cable clamp according to the invention. Figure 6a schematically shows a first step of stacking a second cable clamp 35 according to the invention to a first cable clamp 1 according to the invention. Here a second cable clamp

35 is produced by the fitter. The direction of the arrow shows one direction that the second cable clamp 35 can be slid onto the first cable clamp 1 , i.e. from above. It is of course possible to slide the second cable clamp 35 onto the first cable clamp 1 from below as well. If the first cable clamp 1 is attached laterally the second cable clamp 35 can be slided onto the first cable clamp 1 from either left or right.

Figure 6b schematically shows a second step of stacking a second cable clamp 35 according to the invention to a first cable clamp 1 according to the invention. Here the second cable clamp 35 is slid onto the first cable clamp 1 until a clicking sound is heard. This indicates that the elevations of the second stacking means 17 of the first cable clamp 1 have been secured in depressions of a third stacking means 41 of the second cable clamp 35.

Figure 6c schematically shows a third step of stacking a second cable clamp 35 according to the invention to a first cable clamp 1 according to the invention. Here at least a second cable

36 is placed inside the second cable clamp 35. The description for figure 5b describing the securing of at least one cable applies to figure 6c as well.

Figure 6d schematically shows a fourth step of stacking a second cable clamp 35 according to the invention to a first cable clamp 1 according to the invention. Here the second security plate 37 of the second cable clamp 35 is attached to the second base plate 38 of the second cable clamp 35 by means of the second re-attachable attachment means 39 of the second cable clamp 35 in the same way as described above and the installation is complete. The third and fourth steps of stacking a second cable clamp may be performed before the first and second step of stacking a second cable clamp if desired. Figure 7 schematically shows a cable clamp 1 according to the invention attached to a mounting means 32 in the shape of a lateral pipe. The cable clamp 1 is attached to the mounting means 32 by means of a cable tie 33 which is inserted into the vertical holding means 24.

Figure 8a schematically shows a cable clamp 1 according to the invention using a bolt like securing means 37. The cable clamp is attached to a mounting means 32 in the shape of a metal profile. The metal profile has a hole (not shown) corresponding to a desired placement of the cable clamp 1 . The cable clamp 1 is prepared before attachment to the metal profile according to the description of figures 5b and 5c, i.e. the at least first cable 34 has been secured to the cable clamp 1 and the security plate 3 is attached to the base plate 2 by means of the first re-attachable attachment means 5. The cable clamp 1 is then attached to the metal profile by means of a bolt like securing means 37, illustrated in figure 8b by a bolt, nut and a washer. The bolt is inserted from the back of the metal profile into the through holes 22, 23 of cable clamp 1 where after the washer and nut is placed onto the bolt and the nut is screwed onto the bolt.

Figure 8b schematically shows stacking of two cable clamps 1 , 35 according to the invention using a bolt like securing means 37. The stacking of the cable clamps is made according to the description of figures 6b-6d, i.e. the second cable clamp 35 is slid onto the first cable clamp 1 until a clicking sound is heard, at least a second cable 36 is placed inside the second cable clamp 35 and the second security plate 37 of the second cable clamp 35 is attached to the second base plate 38 of the second cable clamp 35 by means of the second re-attachable attachment means 39 of the second cable clamp 35. The washer and nut in figure 8a is of course removed before sliding the second cable clamp 35 onto the first cable clamp 1 . Thereafter both cable clamps 1 , 35 are attached as a whole unit in the same way as described in figure 8a. The washer and nut are then replaced and the nut is tightened.

Reference signs mentioned in the claims should not be seen as limiting the extent of the matter protected by the claims, and their sole function is to make claims easier to understand.

As will be realised, the invention is capable of modification in various obvious respects, all without departing from the scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the drawings and the description thereto are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not restrictive. For instance, adapting the cable clamp to house more than two cables lie well within the scope of the invention. Further, the dimensions of the cable clamp may be adjusted to fit different types of cables.

Claims

1 . A stackable cable clamp (1 ), the cable clamp (1 ) comprising a base plate (2) and a security plate (3) arranged to be attached to the base plate (2) via re-attachable first attachment means (5), the base plate (2) having an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction, the base plate (2) comprising a first cable holding means (8) for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means (9) for holding a second cable, characterized in that the security plate (3) is arranged to secure a cable in the first cable holding means (8) by applying pressure directly onto the cable or indirectly via the first cable holding means (8), wherein the base plate (2) comprises vertical holding means (24) for an optional and vertically extending fastening device and wherein the base plate (2) comprises lateral holding means (25) for an optional and laterally extending fastening device.

2. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the vertically and/or laterally extending fastening means are arranged to be secured around a mounting means (32).

3. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the base plate (2) comprises a first through hole (22) for a bolt like securing means (37).

4. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second cable holding means (8, 9) comprises an opening (26, 27) for receiving the cable, which opening (26, 27) is narrower than the thickness of the cable and narrower than the widest part of the first and second cable holding means (8, 9).

5. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the security plate (3) is arranged to secure a cable in the second cable holding means (9) by applying pressure directly onto the cable or indirectly via the second cable holding means (9).

6. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (2) being movably attached to the security plate (3) via a hinge means (4).

7. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second cable holding means (8, 9) comprising a protrusion (12) for hindering movement of the cable in the direction of the cable extension.

8. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (2) comprising a first stacking means (13) and the security plate (3) comprising a second stacking means (17), which first and second stacking means (13, 17) are slidably engageable for stacking at least two cable clamps (1 , 35).

9. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to claim 8, characterized in that, the first and second stacking means (13, 17) comprises security means (40) for releasably securing one cable clamp (1 ) onto another.

10. A stackable cable clamp (1 ) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable is essentially round.

1 1 . Method for mounting at least one cable onto a mounting means using a first cable clamp (1 ), the cable clamp (1 ) comprising a base plate (2) and a security plate (3) arranged to be attached to the base plate (2) via re-attachable first attachment means (5), the base plate (2) having an extension in a longitudinal direction, a lateral direction and a thickness direction, the base plate (2) comprising a first cable holding means (8) for holding a first cable and a second cable holding means (9) for holding a second cable, characterized in that:

-attaching the first cable clamp (1 ) to a mounting means (32) by means of a cable tie being inserted into a vertical holding means (24) and/or a lateral holding means (25),

- securing the cable clamp (1 ) by tightening the cable tie around the mounting means (32),

- placing at least a first cable (34) in the first cable clamp (1 );

- attaching the security plate (3) to the base plate (2) of the first cable clamp (1 ).

12. Method according to claim 1 1 , characterized in that:

- sliding a second cable clamp (35) onto the first cable clamp (1 ) until the third stacking means (41 ) of the second cable clamp (35) and the second stacking means (17) of the first cable clamp (1 ) engage.

13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that:

- placing at least a second cable (36) in the second cable clamp (35);

- attaching the second security plate (37) to the second base plate (38) of the second cable clamp (35).