WO2013156474A1 - Étiquette de câble - Google Patents

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WO2013156474A1
WO2013156474A1 PCT/EP2013/057895 EP2013057895W WO2013156474A1 WO 2013156474 A1 WO2013156474 A1 WO 2013156474A1 EP 2013057895 W EP2013057895 W EP 2013057895W WO 2013156474 A1 WO2013156474 A1 WO 2013156474A1
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label according
cable label
cable
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PCT/EP2013/057895
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Stephen O'brien
Tony KELLY
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Stephen O'brien
Kelly Tony
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/205—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels specially adapted for electric cables, pipes or the like

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  • the present invention is concerned with a label for a cable or similar elongate item, which can be quickly and easily fitted for identification/labelling purposes.
  • cabling and wiring often results in problematic issues, both during the initial installation and mapping of the wiring, in particular in large scale installations such as networking a building or the like, and to a lesser degree in domestic settings such as audio-visual installations including multiple input and output devices.
  • maintenance and/or repair can be an extremely frustrating experience, due to the excess of cabling and the usual lack of labelling or other distinguishing features thereon.
  • a cable label comprising a body, the body comprising first and second independent and interlocking sections; the first and second sections defining, when interlocked, a plurality of passages of different cross sectional area through the body.
  • the body comprises cooperating retention means on the first and second sections.
  • the first and second sections are releasably interlockable.
  • the first and second sections are each substantially cylindrical and dimensioned for telescopic engagement with one another.
  • the first and second sections each comprise a substantially cylindrical sidewall, one closed end and one open end.
  • the first and second sections are interlockable by passing the open end of one section through the open end of the other section.
  • the first section comprises a plurality of pairs of opposed apertures in the sidewall, each pair of apertures having a different dimension such as to define the plurality of passages.
  • each aperture in the first section opens onto the open end of the first section.
  • the second section comprises at least one pair of opposed apertures.
  • each aperture in the second section opens onto the open end of the second section.
  • the second section comprises a canopy extending outwardly over each aperture.
  • the label comprises an optical magnifying element releasably engagable about the body.
  • the magnifying element is releasably engagable about the closed end of the second section.
  • the second section comprises a window formed in the closed end.
  • the label comprises a marker retainable in the second section and visible through the window.
  • the marker is phospholuminescent.
  • the body comprises one or more couplings adapted to permit the label to be secured to an object.
  • the term "cable” is intended to mean any object that has a significantly greater longitudinal dimension, for example electrical cabling or wiring, hydraulic or pneumatic hoses, fluid transfer conduit, rope or similar chord, or any other elongate object.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view from above of a cable label according to an embodiment of the present invention, as affixed to a length of cable/tubing;
  • Figure 2 illustrates a perspective view from beneath, of the cable label of Figure 1 , absent the cable/tubing;
  • Figure 3 illustrates a side elevation of the cable label
  • Figure 4 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the cable label, illustrating the constituent parts
  • Figure 5 illustrates a sectioned view of Figure 3
  • Figure 6 illustrates an exploded side elevation of the cable label
  • Figure 7 illustrates a side view of an optional modification to the cable label.
  • the label 10 comprises a first or upper section 12 and a second or lower section 14 which are independent components, but are reversibly interlockable with one another as hereinafter described.
  • the body 12 is preferably formed from a polymer, although any other suitable material may be employed. In addition, the body 12 can be
  • both the upper and lower sections 14, 16 are substantially cylindrical, the upper section 14 having a larger diameter than the lower section 16, such that the lower section 16 can be received by the upper section 14, again as will be described hereinafter in detail.
  • the upper section 14 includes an open end 18 at an underside thereof, and a closed end 20 at an upper side thereof.
  • the lower section 16 is telescopically received through the open end 18 into the interior space defined by the upper section 14.
  • the lower section 16 includes an open end 22 at the upper side thereof, and a closed end 24 at the lower or underside thereof.
  • the upper section 14 is also provided with at least one pair of opposed apertures 30 in a side wall 32 thereof, again extending from the open end 18. It is thus possible to clamp the body 12 onto a cable C or the like.
  • the upper and lower sections 14, 16 are separated from one another, and located on opposed sides of the cable C.
  • the lower section 16 is then rotated relative to the cable C until the pair of apertures 28 which most closely correspond in dimension to the diameter of the cable C are brought into register with the cable C.
  • the upper section 14 is then similarly rotated until the single pair of apertures 30 are aligned with the cable C. At this point the upper and lower sections 14, 16 are advanced into engagement with one another, such as to clamp or grip the cable C therebetween.
  • the body 12 is provided with retention means, preferably in the form of an array of ribs or barbs 34 provided circumferentially about the exterior of the side wall 26 of the lower section 16, and a corresponding array of ridges or barbs 36 on the interior of the side wall 32 of the upper section 14.
  • retention means preferably in the form of an array of ribs or barbs 34 provided circumferentially about the exterior of the side wall 26 of the lower section 16, and a corresponding array of ridges or barbs 36 on the interior of the side wall 32 of the upper section 14.
  • the exterior and the interior diameter of the lower section 16 and upper section 14 are respectively dimensioned such that the ridges 34, 36 are an interference fit with one another.
  • the ridges 34, 36 will interlock with one another, thus retaining the upper and lower sections 14, 16 relative to one another.
  • each side wall 26, 32 enables the upper and lower sections 14, 16 to be locked relative to one another at various levels of immersion in order to accommodate cable C of varying diameters, in addition to allowing the sections 14, 16 to interlock regardless of the relative angular positions of the sections 14, 16 to one another.
  • the label 10 can be quickly and easily snapped into position at any point along the length of a cable, in order to act as a label or indicator as required.
  • the label 10 may be provided in a variety of colours, sizes and/or shapes in order to allow colour or other coding of a plurality of cables at a given location.
  • the upper section 14 comprises a window 38 in the closed end 20 through which a marker or indicator disk 40 is visible during use.
  • This disc 40 may again be colour coded, or may be for example phospholuminescent.
  • the disc 40 is removably located on the interior of the upper section 14 in register with the window 38.
  • the disc 40 may be replaced with any other suitable alternative, such as a disc of a different colour. Additionally or alternatively icons or text may be provided on the disc 40 for identification purposes.
  • the label 10 may additionally comprise an optical magnifying element 42 engagable about the body 12, and preferably directly above the window 38 as illustrated in Figure 6.
  • the magnifying element 42 comprises a cylindrical sleeve 44 which may be pressed downwardly over the exterior of the closed end 20 of the upper section 14.
  • the sleeve 44 preferably comprises a lip 46 which is engagable in a
  • the body 12 is preferably provided with one or more couplings or anchors 50 which may be used to tether the body 12 to the above mentioned one or more additional cables, preferably by means of a cable tie (not shown) or the like.
  • the anchors 50 will also allow a labelled cable to be secured to any other surface or object, in order to secure the cable and prevent any unwanted movement thereof.
  • a pair of outwardly projecting canopies 52 projecting radially from above each aperture 30 to prevent or minimise damage to the cable C at the point at which the cable C exits either side of the body 12.
  • each aperture 30 may optionally be provided with gripping means in the form of a pair of deformable flaps 54 located within or adjacent to the respective aperture 30, and which will be deformed outwardly to accommodate the cable C as the upper and lower sections 14, 16 are pressed into engagement with one another. As the flaps 54 will be deformed against the cable C, they will act to grip the cable C and prevent the body 12 from sliding or being forcibly displaced along the cable C. It will be appreciated that the gripping means may be of any other suitable form.
  • the gripping means may comprise one or more protrusions or raised areas (not shown) projecting downwardly from the upper rim of each of the pair of apertures 30 such that said protrusions (not shown) will contact and apply pressure to the cable C when the upper and lower sections 14, 16 are pressed into register with one another about the cable C.
  • the protrusions will therefore grip the cable C and prevent any slippage of the cable label 10 once secured in the desired position on the cable C.
  • Such protrusions could also be provided on the lower rim of each of the apertures 28 in the lower section 16, although it has been found that having protrusions on just the apertures 30 is sufficient to immobilise the cable label
  • cable label 10 provides an inexpensive and convenient means of labelling one
  • cables C through shape, size, colour coding, text, icons or any other suitable means.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une étiquette de câble à appliquer à des câbles tels qu'un câble électrique ou un câble similaire, et conçue pour être fixée rapidement et facilement de façon réversible en position sur le câble, afin d'exécuter une fonction d'étiquetage, que ce soit par la forme, la taille, le codage couleur, l'étiquetage embarqué ou tout autre moyen.
PCT/EP2013/057895 2012-04-17 2013-04-16 Étiquette de câble WO2013156474A1 (fr)

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IES2012/0191 2012-04-17
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB924609A (en) * 1959-09-25 1963-04-24 Lucien Blanchet Cable identification sleeves and the like
GB2462110A (en) * 2008-07-24 2010-01-27 Jacqueline A O'connell A cable identification attachment
US20100307039A1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2010-12-09 Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co. Kg Identification device for electrical conductors
US20110005110A1 (en) * 2008-04-02 2011-01-13 Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co. Kg Marking device
DE102010019925A1 (de) * 2010-05-08 2011-11-10 Jörg Siebert Artikelspezifische Kennzeichnung von biegsamen Schläuchen mit Armierung

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB924609A (en) * 1959-09-25 1963-04-24 Lucien Blanchet Cable identification sleeves and the like
US20100307039A1 (en) * 2007-09-07 2010-12-09 Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co. Kg Identification device for electrical conductors
US20110005110A1 (en) * 2008-04-02 2011-01-13 Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co. Kg Marking device
GB2462110A (en) * 2008-07-24 2010-01-27 Jacqueline A O'connell A cable identification attachment
DE102010019925A1 (de) * 2010-05-08 2011-11-10 Jörg Siebert Artikelspezifische Kennzeichnung von biegsamen Schläuchen mit Armierung

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