GB2167799A - Clips for securing a length of conduit in place - Google Patents

Clips for securing a length of conduit in place Download PDF

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GB2167799A
GB2167799A GB08430237A GB8430237A GB2167799A GB 2167799 A GB2167799 A GB 2167799A GB 08430237 A GB08430237 A GB 08430237A GB 8430237 A GB8430237 A GB 8430237A GB 2167799 A GB2167799 A GB 2167799A
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David Edward Layton
Stephen John Capewell
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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
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/06—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
    • F16B5/0685—Joining sheets or plates to strips or bars
    • 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
    • F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
    • F16L3/10—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two or more members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing

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Abstract

A clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip includes a first part (1) that is for mounting on a support and a second part (2) that is for embracing a conduit. The second part is able to be releasably snap- fitted into position on the first part by means of a sliding movement of the second part into the first part in a direction substantially parallel to the intended line of conduit that is to be embraced by the second part. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Improvements in or relating to clips for securing a length of conduit in place This invention relates to a clip for securing a length of conduit in place.
Known clips for securing in place conduit such as conduit carrying electric cabling include the type comprising a single-piece saddle for embracing the conduit, the saddle having a screwhole at both ends so that it can be screwed onto a support such as a wall. It is sometimes necessary, however, to remove the conduit from its saddle fixing. If the conduit is then to be replaced, it is not always convenient or practical to screw the saddle back again, particularly if the unscrewing of the saddle has damaged the wall. Perhaps for the same reasons, it may be inconvenient or impractical to use a saddle clip requiring the use of two screws.
According to the present invention, there is provided a clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip having a first part that is for mounting on a support and a second part that is for embracing a conduit, said second part being able to be releasably snap-fitted into position on said first part by means of a sliding movement of said second part into said first part in a direction substantially parallel to the intended line of conduit that is to be embraced by said second part.
For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip being shown in an assembled condition, Figures 2A and 2B show the clip in a condition before assembly, Fig. 2A showing a base part of the clip and Fig. 2B showing the part which is to embrace a conduit, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 3-3 in Fig. 1 and shows a conduit in place, and Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 4-4 in Fig.1.
Referring to the drawings, the clip has a first part 1 which is a base for mounting on a support such as a flat wall or machinery cabinet. The clip also has a second part 2 that is for embracing a conduit 3, the part 2 being able to be snap-fitted into position on the part 1.
The part 1 is substantially in the form of a bar having a rectangular, central portion with a chamfered slot 4 into which a single screw can be countersunk to secure the part 1 on its support. Each end of the bar is provided with a securing portion 5 which, with a complementary securing portion 6 on the part 2, enables the part 2 to be snap-fitted onto the part 1, the portions 5 and 6 being intended to lie either side of the conduit and the portions 5 being mirror images of one another and the portions 6 being mirror images of one another.
More particularly, the portions 5 are in the form of fingers which each have the same longitudinal extent as the width of the central portion of the part 1, each finger being joined at one end 5A to the central portion of the part 1 and extending spaced from and substantially parallel to the ends of the central portion of the part 1. Each portion 5 has an undercut 5B running from its free end as far as its point of joining to the central portion of the part 1 at the end 5A.Intermediate the end of each portion 5 and nearer to the end 5A is an inwardly-extending bridge 5C which reaches as far as the central portion of the part 1 and defines with the end portion 5A a slot 5D extending from the undercut 5B to the top of the portion 5.
Each portion 6 of the saddle part 2 is designed to be a sliding fit inside the portions 5 of the part 1 until a tongue 6A of each portion 6 is forced under the portion 5C and into associated slot 5D, thereby to form the snapfit connection between the two parts. The portions 6A are bevelled to facilitate the interengagement of the two parts. Ledges 6B mate with the corresponding surfaces of the undercuts 5B and, as can be seen in Fig. 1, once the two parts are assembled, a shoulder 6C abuts the bridge 5C, thereby also serving to achieve a secure and rigid connection between the two parts.
In use, the part 1 is screwed to its support, the conduit 3 is then offered into position and the saddle part 2 is slid along the conduit and snap-fitted into the part 1. The part 2 can be disengaged from the part 1 by depressing the tongues 6A in the slots 5D by a tool such as a screwdriver, thereby allowing the part 2 to be slid away from the part 1. It will be appreciated that this obviates the need to unscrew the part 1 from its support, thereby preventing possible damage to the support. After the conduit has been replaced, it is an easy task to reengage the part 2 with the part 1.
The clip parts 1 and 2 can each be a plastics moulding.
1. A clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip having a first part that is for mounting on a support and a second part that is for embracing a conduit, said second part being able to be releasabiy snap-fitted into position on said first part by means of a sliding movement of said second part into said first part in a direction substantially parallel to the intended line of conduit that is to be embraced by said second part.
2. A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first part is substantially in the form of a
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Improvements in or relating to clips for securing a length of conduit in place This invention relates to a clip for securing a length of conduit in place. Known clips for securing in place conduit such as conduit carrying electric cabling include the type comprising a single-piece saddle for embracing the conduit, the saddle having a screwhole at both ends so that it can be screwed onto a support such as a wall. It is sometimes necessary, however, to remove the conduit from its saddle fixing. If the conduit is then to be replaced, it is not always convenient or practical to screw the saddle back again, particularly if the unscrewing of the saddle has damaged the wall. Perhaps for the same reasons, it may be inconvenient or impractical to use a saddle clip requiring the use of two screws. According to the present invention, there is provided a clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip having a first part that is for mounting on a support and a second part that is for embracing a conduit, said second part being able to be releasably snap-fitted into position on said first part by means of a sliding movement of said second part into said first part in a direction substantially parallel to the intended line of conduit that is to be embraced by said second part. For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip being shown in an assembled condition, Figures 2A and 2B show the clip in a condition before assembly, Fig. 2A showing a base part of the clip and Fig. 2B showing the part which is to embrace a conduit, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 3-3 in Fig. 1 and shows a conduit in place, and Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 4-4 in Fig.1. Referring to the drawings, the clip has a first part 1 which is a base for mounting on a support such as a flat wall or machinery cabinet. The clip also has a second part 2 that is for embracing a conduit 3, the part 2 being able to be snap-fitted into position on the part 1. The part 1 is substantially in the form of a bar having a rectangular, central portion with a chamfered slot 4 into which a single screw can be countersunk to secure the part 1 on its support. Each end of the bar is provided with a securing portion 5 which, with a complementary securing portion 6 on the part 2, enables the part 2 to be snap-fitted onto the part 1, the portions 5 and 6 being intended to lie either side of the conduit and the portions 5 being mirror images of one another and the portions 6 being mirror images of one another. More particularly, the portions 5 are in the form of fingers which each have the same longitudinal extent as the width of the central portion of the part 1, each finger being joined at one end 5A to the central portion of the part 1 and extending spaced from and substantially parallel to the ends of the central portion of the part 1. Each portion 5 has an undercut 5B running from its free end as far as its point of joining to the central portion of the part 1 at the end 5A.Intermediate the end of each portion 5 and nearer to the end 5A is an inwardly-extending bridge 5C which reaches as far as the central portion of the part 1 and defines with the end portion 5A a slot 5D extending from the undercut 5B to the top of the portion 5. Each portion 6 of the saddle part 2 is designed to be a sliding fit inside the portions 5 of the part 1 until a tongue 6A of each portion 6 is forced under the portion 5C and into associated slot 5D, thereby to form the snapfit connection between the two parts. The portions 6A are bevelled to facilitate the interengagement of the two parts. Ledges 6B mate with the corresponding surfaces of the undercuts 5B and, as can be seen in Fig. 1, once the two parts are assembled, a shoulder 6C abuts the bridge 5C, thereby also serving to achieve a secure and rigid connection between the two parts. In use, the part 1 is screwed to its support, the conduit 3 is then offered into position and the saddle part 2 is slid along the conduit and snap-fitted into the part 1. The part 2 can be disengaged from the part 1 by depressing the tongues 6A in the slots 5D by a tool such as a screwdriver, thereby allowing the part 2 to be slid away from the part 1. It will be appreciated that this obviates the need to unscrew the part 1 from its support, thereby preventing possible damage to the support. After the conduit has been replaced, it is an easy task to reengage the part 2 with the part 1. The clip parts 1 and 2 can each be a plastics moulding. CLAIMS
1. A clip for securing a length of conduit in place, the clip having a first part that is for mounting on a support and a second part that is for embracing a conduit, said second part being able to be releasabiy snap-fitted into position on said first part by means of a sliding movement of said second part into said first part in a direction substantially parallel to the intended line of conduit that is to be embraced by said second part.
2. A clip as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first part is substantially in the form of a bar having a rectangular, central portion with a chamfered slot into which a single screw can be countersunk to secure said first part on its support.
3. A clip as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein said first part has two opposed securing portions which, with corresponding complementary opposed securing portions on said second part, enable said second part to be snap-fitted onto said first part, said securing portions being intended to lie either side of the conduit and said portions on said first part being mirror images of one another and said portions on said second part being mirror images of one another.
4. A clip as claimed in claim 3, wherein said portions on said first part are in the form of fingers each with an undercut running from a free end thereof, into respective ones of which an associated one of said securing portions of said second part can engage.
5. A clip as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein each of said securing portions of said second part has a tongue which can be forced into and engage an associated slot provided in said first part, thereby to form the snap-fit connection between the two parts.
6. A clip as claimed in claim 5, wherein said first part is shaped to provide access to said tongues of said second part when they are snap-fitted in said first part, thereby to enable said second part to be released from said first part by means of a tool.
7. A clip for securing a length of conduit in place, substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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GB2223078A (en) * 1988-06-18 1990-03-28 F H Tomkins Buckle Co Ltd Pipe support
GB2315090A (en) * 1996-07-05 1998-01-21 Marshall C & C Ltd Conduit clip
DE29709314U1 (en) * 1997-05-28 1998-09-24 Wilke Heinrich Hewi Gmbh Device for the adjustable fastening of a first rod to a second rod arranged essentially transversely thereto
WO2001007813A1 (en) * 1999-07-21 2001-02-01 A. Raymond & Cie Fixing element for fixing corrugated tubes to a support part
FR2902845A1 (en) * 2006-06-26 2007-12-28 Grosfillex Sas Soc Par Actions Connection piece for roller shutter assembling device, has base with sides elastically deformed for varying length and width of base, and clip projected on surfaces of base and cooperated with indent of head of connection tab

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GB584360A (en) * 1944-12-29 1947-01-13 Russell John Randall Improvements in or relating to clips for securing piping or the like
GB649165A (en) * 1948-05-31 1951-01-17 Bowers & Turner Ltd Improvements in, or relating to, fastenings
GB1280979A (en) * 1970-04-22 1972-07-12 Leng Armac Ltd An improved fastening
GB2026646A (en) * 1978-08-01 1980-02-06 Hoan R Structural Joint for a Building Framework
GB2129043A (en) * 1982-10-27 1984-05-10 Starpoint Electrics Ltd Clamping assembly

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GB584360A (en) * 1944-12-29 1947-01-13 Russell John Randall Improvements in or relating to clips for securing piping or the like
GB649165A (en) * 1948-05-31 1951-01-17 Bowers & Turner Ltd Improvements in, or relating to, fastenings
GB1280979A (en) * 1970-04-22 1972-07-12 Leng Armac Ltd An improved fastening
GB2026646A (en) * 1978-08-01 1980-02-06 Hoan R Structural Joint for a Building Framework
GB2129043A (en) * 1982-10-27 1984-05-10 Starpoint Electrics Ltd Clamping assembly

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2223078A (en) * 1988-06-18 1990-03-28 F H Tomkins Buckle Co Ltd Pipe support
GB2315090A (en) * 1996-07-05 1998-01-21 Marshall C & C Ltd Conduit clip
GB2315090B (en) * 1996-07-05 2000-12-20 C & C Marshall Ltd Conduit mounting
DE29709314U1 (en) * 1997-05-28 1998-09-24 Wilke Heinrich Hewi Gmbh Device for the adjustable fastening of a first rod to a second rod arranged essentially transversely thereto
WO2001007813A1 (en) * 1999-07-21 2001-02-01 A. Raymond & Cie Fixing element for fixing corrugated tubes to a support part
FR2902845A1 (en) * 2006-06-26 2007-12-28 Grosfillex Sas Soc Par Actions Connection piece for roller shutter assembling device, has base with sides elastically deformed for varying length and width of base, and clip projected on surfaces of base and cooperated with indent of head of connection tab
EP1881206A1 (en) * 2006-06-26 2008-01-23 Grosfillex SAS Linking part for positioning a tab in a housing

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