CA1310474C - Wire connector - Google Patents
Wire connectorInfo
- Publication number
- CA1310474C CA1310474C CA000572293A CA572293A CA1310474C CA 1310474 C CA1310474 C CA 1310474C CA 000572293 A CA000572293 A CA 000572293A CA 572293 A CA572293 A CA 572293A CA 1310474 C CA1310474 C CA 1310474C
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- wire
- tubular member
- body portion
- main body
- connectors
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60T—VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
- B60T17/00—Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
- B60T17/04—Arrangements of piping, valves in the piping, e.g. cut-off valves, couplings or air hoses
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
- F16L3/02—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing
- F16L3/06—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Valves And Accessory Devices For Braking Systems (AREA)
- Supports For Pipes And Cables (AREA)
- Flexible Shafts (AREA)
- Injection Moulding Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
Title Wire Connector Abstract of the Invention A system of wire connectors fixedly secured to a tubular hydraulic brake hose member in a vehicular assembly. In a preferred form, the connectors are uniformly spaced along the tubular member, each connector having a main body portion injection molded to the tubular member. Each connector has a pair of flexible retaining tabs spaced circumferentially apart from one another and extending generally radially of the main body portion. Each pair of tabs defines a generally circular wire receiving opening of a diameter substantially equal to that of the wire member intended to be secured therein. The tabs further define a pair of flexible arms which provide snap-fittable engagement and removal of the wire member with respect to the opening.
Description
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~itle Wire Connector -Background of the Invention This invention relates to securement of elongated members to ~ne another at selected attachment points along their lengths. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of connective devices or connectors providing securement of wires to tubular members.
Numerous connective devices have been employed as attachments between elongated members. In the hydraulic brake hose art, however~ the connective devices have typically been made of metal as opposed to plastics or other materials which are resistant to corrosion and impervious to moisture. Ideally, ~uch connective devices would be made of materials not affected by the corrosion and moisture encountered in automotive environ~ents.
~ n addition, many prior art connectors are relatively cumbersome to manufac~ure and install. As such, a simple and rela~ively inexpensive connector made of a material unaffected by moisture and resistant to corrosion would be a welcomed advance in this art.
_ummary_of the Invention The wire connector of the present invention provides an inexpensive means for retaining an elongated flexible member, such as a brake wear sensor wire, in position adjacent larger tubular member, such as a brake hose~ for providing routing of the wire along the hose in an 1 3~ 047~ ~
automotive vehicle. The connector is preferably injection molded t~ the brake hose, and a plurality of such connectors are spaced along ~he hose body in order to secure the wire in a position adjacent the hose.
Each connector defines a main body portion ~nd a pair of flexible retaining tabs, each tab ~paced circumferentially apart from ~he other, and extending generally radially of the main body portion. Each pair of tabs defines a generally circular wire receiving opening having a diameter substantially equal to the wire member intended to be ~ecured therein. Al60 in the preferred form, the hose comprises a longitudinally serrated exterior body surface which enhances securement of the connectors to the hose at their ~ain body portions. The plurality of ~paced connectors are positioned such that all o the tabs are aligned in a parallel manner to provide a convenient snap-fittable engagement and removal mechanism for the wire.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawin~
Figure 1 is a side view of a fragmentary portion of a ~ydraulic brake hose asse~bly, ~howing a plurality of wire connectors constructed in accordance with the present invention, wherein the connectors are adapted to support a wire adjacent the hose.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines ~-2 of Figure 1.
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Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment Referring to the drawings, a hydra~lic brake hose assembly 10 includes a tubular member 12, such as a brake hose, formed of an elas~omer material ~uitable for conveyance of hydraulic brake fluid thro'ugh a pas~ageway 26 ~Figure 2). A plurality of wire connectors 14 are uniformly spaced along the tubular member 12 (Figure 1), each connector being molded to ~he member 12 preferably i by an injection ~olding process, wherein upon subsequent cooling a main body portion 18 of each connector becomes ~hrink fitted about the member 12. Securement of the connectors 14 to the tubular member 12 is enhanced by the use of a serrated exterior body surface as ~hown only partially at 16 on the member 12.
The main body portion 18 of each connector 14 is molded directly to the exterior serrated body surface 16 of the member 12 as described. ~owever, each connector 14 also incorporates an upper body portion 20 which extends radially of the main body portion and incl~des a pair of integral circumferentially ~paced retainer tabs, 22 and 24, (Figure 2). The tabs 22 and 24 together define an opening 28 suitably adapted to support and retain a wire member 30, such as a brake wear sensor wire, along the length of the tubular member 12. For this purpose, the opening ~8 ln the preferred ~orm is substantially of the same diameter as the wire member 30 intended to be supported by and retained therein.
In addition, the integral retainer tabs 22 and 24 define a pair of flexible arms which provides a mechanism for snap-fittable engagement and removal of the wire member 30 relative to the opening 28. ~ence, radially outwardly of the opening 28, it will be seen that the resilient extremities of the tabs 22 and 24 are circumferentially ~paced more closely together than at _ 3 _ , - 1 31 047~
the diameter of the opening 28. To ~he extent that the tabs 22 and 24 are integr~l parts of the connector 14, it will be appreciated by ~hose skilled in the ~rt that use of a plastic material will afford ~he resiliency necessary for cnap-fittable engagement and removal of the wire member 30.
Also in the preferred formt the opening 28 is sized to permit at least some limited axial ~ovement of the wire member 30 in a direction parallel to the elonga~ed tubular member 12, as the latter is twisted, turned or flexed during installation. ~t will also be seen, however, that the tabs will operate to restrain the wire member from radial dislodgement relative to the tubular member 12.
As previously noted, the serrated body surface 16 enhances the securement of the connectors 14 to the tubular member 12. ~hus, to the extent that the tubular member comprises longitudinal serrations, the hose engaging main body portion 18 (Fig. 2) of the connectors 14 will incorporate an inner surface having ~orrespondingly engaging portions ex~ending into spaces defined by the longitudinal serrations of the tubular member 12. In the preferred form, the plurality of connectors 14 are arranged so as to insure that the respective pairs of tabs 2~ and 24 are circumferentially aligned in a parallel arrangement along the length of the tubular member 12 as shown in Figure 1 for convenience of installation and removal of the wire member 30.
Although only one preferred embodiment of the invention has been detailed and described herein, the following claims are envisioned to cover numerous other embodiments not particularly described.
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~itle Wire Connector -Background of the Invention This invention relates to securement of elongated members to ~ne another at selected attachment points along their lengths. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of connective devices or connectors providing securement of wires to tubular members.
Numerous connective devices have been employed as attachments between elongated members. In the hydraulic brake hose art, however~ the connective devices have typically been made of metal as opposed to plastics or other materials which are resistant to corrosion and impervious to moisture. Ideally, ~uch connective devices would be made of materials not affected by the corrosion and moisture encountered in automotive environ~ents.
~ n addition, many prior art connectors are relatively cumbersome to manufac~ure and install. As such, a simple and rela~ively inexpensive connector made of a material unaffected by moisture and resistant to corrosion would be a welcomed advance in this art.
_ummary_of the Invention The wire connector of the present invention provides an inexpensive means for retaining an elongated flexible member, such as a brake wear sensor wire, in position adjacent larger tubular member, such as a brake hose~ for providing routing of the wire along the hose in an 1 3~ 047~ ~
automotive vehicle. The connector is preferably injection molded t~ the brake hose, and a plurality of such connectors are spaced along ~he hose body in order to secure the wire in a position adjacent the hose.
Each connector defines a main body portion ~nd a pair of flexible retaining tabs, each tab ~paced circumferentially apart from ~he other, and extending generally radially of the main body portion. Each pair of tabs defines a generally circular wire receiving opening having a diameter substantially equal to the wire member intended to be ~ecured therein. Al60 in the preferred form, the hose comprises a longitudinally serrated exterior body surface which enhances securement of the connectors to the hose at their ~ain body portions. The plurality of ~paced connectors are positioned such that all o the tabs are aligned in a parallel manner to provide a convenient snap-fittable engagement and removal mechanism for the wire.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawin~
Figure 1 is a side view of a fragmentary portion of a ~ydraulic brake hose asse~bly, ~howing a plurality of wire connectors constructed in accordance with the present invention, wherein the connectors are adapted to support a wire adjacent the hose.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines ~-2 of Figure 1.
1 31 0~7~
Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment Referring to the drawings, a hydra~lic brake hose assembly 10 includes a tubular member 12, such as a brake hose, formed of an elas~omer material ~uitable for conveyance of hydraulic brake fluid thro'ugh a pas~ageway 26 ~Figure 2). A plurality of wire connectors 14 are uniformly spaced along the tubular member 12 (Figure 1), each connector being molded to ~he member 12 preferably i by an injection ~olding process, wherein upon subsequent cooling a main body portion 18 of each connector becomes ~hrink fitted about the member 12. Securement of the connectors 14 to the tubular member 12 is enhanced by the use of a serrated exterior body surface as ~hown only partially at 16 on the member 12.
The main body portion 18 of each connector 14 is molded directly to the exterior serrated body surface 16 of the member 12 as described. ~owever, each connector 14 also incorporates an upper body portion 20 which extends radially of the main body portion and incl~des a pair of integral circumferentially ~paced retainer tabs, 22 and 24, (Figure 2). The tabs 22 and 24 together define an opening 28 suitably adapted to support and retain a wire member 30, such as a brake wear sensor wire, along the length of the tubular member 12. For this purpose, the opening ~8 ln the preferred ~orm is substantially of the same diameter as the wire member 30 intended to be supported by and retained therein.
In addition, the integral retainer tabs 22 and 24 define a pair of flexible arms which provides a mechanism for snap-fittable engagement and removal of the wire member 30 relative to the opening 28. ~ence, radially outwardly of the opening 28, it will be seen that the resilient extremities of the tabs 22 and 24 are circumferentially ~paced more closely together than at _ 3 _ , - 1 31 047~
the diameter of the opening 28. To ~he extent that the tabs 22 and 24 are integr~l parts of the connector 14, it will be appreciated by ~hose skilled in the ~rt that use of a plastic material will afford ~he resiliency necessary for cnap-fittable engagement and removal of the wire member 30.
Also in the preferred formt the opening 28 is sized to permit at least some limited axial ~ovement of the wire member 30 in a direction parallel to the elonga~ed tubular member 12, as the latter is twisted, turned or flexed during installation. ~t will also be seen, however, that the tabs will operate to restrain the wire member from radial dislodgement relative to the tubular member 12.
As previously noted, the serrated body surface 16 enhances the securement of the connectors 14 to the tubular member 12. ~hus, to the extent that the tubular member comprises longitudinal serrations, the hose engaging main body portion 18 (Fig. 2) of the connectors 14 will incorporate an inner surface having ~orrespondingly engaging portions ex~ending into spaces defined by the longitudinal serrations of the tubular member 12. In the preferred form, the plurality of connectors 14 are arranged so as to insure that the respective pairs of tabs 2~ and 24 are circumferentially aligned in a parallel arrangement along the length of the tubular member 12 as shown in Figure 1 for convenience of installation and removal of the wire member 30.
Although only one preferred embodiment of the invention has been detailed and described herein, the following claims are envisioned to cover numerous other embodiments not particularly described.
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Claims (3)
1. An apparatus comprising a flexible, elastomer tubular member and a plurality of wire connectors fixed to said flexible, elastomer tubular member, said connectors spaced apart along said member and comprising resilient means for selectively securing a wire member adjacent said tubular member, each of said connectors comprising an annular main body portion fixedly molded about said tubular member, said connectors each comprising a pair of flexible retaining tabs, said tabs spaced apart from one another and extending generally radially of said annular main body portion and defining a generally circular wire receiving opening therebetween, said opening having a diameter substantially equal to that of the wire member intended to be secured therein, said opening sized to permit limited axial movement of said wire member as said elastomer tubular member is twisted, turned or flexed, wherein said tabs are comprised of a plastic material and are integral to said annular main body portion, and wherein said tubular member comprises a longitudinally serrated exterior body surface, wherein said main body portion includes an inner surface having portions extending into and engaging spaces defined by said exterior longitudinal serrations of said tubular member.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said main body portion is shrink fitted about said tubular member.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said main body portion comprises an injection molded plastic, wherein said integral tabs comprise a pair of flexible arms disposed for snap-fittable engagement and removal of said wire member.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US8423687A | 1987-08-10 | 1987-08-10 | |
| US084,236 | 1987-08-10 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1310474C true CA1310474C (en) | 1992-11-24 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000572293A Expired - Lifetime CA1310474C (en) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-07-18 | Wire connector |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS6485866A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR890004119A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1310474C (en) |
| DE (1) | DE3824854A1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2011107A6 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2208534B (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1224706B (en) |
Families Citing this family (8)
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| DE9013913U1 (en) * | 1990-10-05 | 1992-02-06 | Panduit Gmbh, 6380 Bad Homburg | Spacers |
| KR20030032711A (en) * | 2001-10-19 | 2003-04-26 | 현대자동차주식회사 | Clip for fixing wire |
| KR100525829B1 (en) * | 2002-09-19 | 2005-11-03 | 한국과학기술원 | Joint union method for structure of tube type composite material |
| DE102007042067A1 (en) * | 2007-09-05 | 2009-03-26 | Zimmer Medizinsysteme Gmbh | line arrangement |
| KR100971916B1 (en) * | 2010-01-28 | 2010-07-23 | (주)효원엔지니어링 | Water pipe supporting structure for construction of smooth ground |
| FR2970315A1 (en) * | 2011-01-07 | 2012-07-13 | Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa | Reinforcement device for flexible element i.e. hose, of brake fluid reservoir for connecting reservoir to master cylinder within engine compartment of car, has reinforcement unit mounted on flexible element in removable manner |
| DE102011121326A1 (en) | 2011-12-15 | 2013-06-20 | Gm Global Technology Operations, Llc | Device for fastening e.g. temperature sensor cable at brake hose of passenger car, has grooves for accommodating cable with circular cross-section in form-fit and force-fit manner and integrally sectionally formed with hose |
| CN104565545A (en) * | 2013-10-24 | 2015-04-29 | 镇江华翔机电制造有限公司 | High-corrosion-resistant energy-saving cable bridge |
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| GB829412A (en) * | 1956-07-05 | 1960-03-02 | Belling & Lee | Improvements in aerials |
| GB8515818D0 (en) * | 1985-06-21 | 1985-07-24 | Webco Ltd | Pipeline |
| EP0233710A1 (en) * | 1986-01-22 | 1987-08-26 | Numatic International Limited | Improvements in and relating to hose assemblies |
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1988
- 1988-07-18 CA CA000572293A patent/CA1310474C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1988-07-21 DE DE3824854A patent/DE3824854A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1988-07-27 GB GB8817868A patent/GB2208534B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1988-08-08 ES ES8802488A patent/ES2011107A6/en not_active Expired
- 1988-08-09 IT IT8848284A patent/IT1224706B/en active
- 1988-08-09 KR KR1019880010187A patent/KR890004119A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1988-08-10 JP JP63198119A patent/JPS6485866A/en active Pending
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| KR890004119A (en) | 1989-04-20 |
| JPS6485866A (en) | 1989-03-30 |
| GB2208534B (en) | 1991-03-20 |
| DE3824854A1 (en) | 1989-02-23 |
| ES2011107A6 (en) | 1989-12-16 |
| IT1224706B (en) | 1990-10-18 |
| GB2208534A (en) | 1989-04-05 |
| GB8817868D0 (en) | 1988-09-01 |
| IT8848284A0 (en) | 1988-08-09 |
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