Tube fastener system

A tube fastener for securing at least one tube relative to a component, the tube fastener comprising:

• a bridge portion configured to secure the at least one tube via at least one tube pocket,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket includes a tubular-shaped inner surface,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket extends longitudinally from one end of the bridge portion to an opposite end of the bridge portion,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket includes a longitudinal opening extending along an entirety of the tube pocket disposed on one side of the bridge portion,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket comprises a crimp feature configured to provide resistance to slide forces imparted on the at least one tube,
• wherein the crimp feature includes an arcuate convex feature that protrudes radially inwardly into and circumferentially about a given tube pocket,
• wherein the crimp feature includes an arcuate concave feature that recedes outwardly from and circumferentially about a given tube pocket, and
• wherein the concave feature is opposite the convex feature such that a radial cross-sectional profile of a given tube pocket is asymmetrical;
• and
• a fastener portion defining a central longitudinal axis disposed on a side of the bridge portion opposite the opening to the at least one tube pocket and extending therefrom, wherein the fastener portion is configured to engage the component via an opening, wherein the bridge portion and the fastener portion are fabricated as a unitary structure via an additive manufacturing technique.

A tube fastener for securing at least one tube, the tube fastener comprising:

• a bridge portion;
• and
• at least one tube pocket formed in or on the bridge portion and configured to secure the at least one tube relative to the bridge portion,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket includes a tubular-shaped inner surface,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket extends longitudinally from one end of the bridge portion to an opposite end of the bridge portion,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket includes a longitudinal opening extending along an entirety of the tube pocket disposed on one side of the bridge portion,
• wherein each of the at least one tube pocket comprises a crimp feature configured to provide resistance to slide forces imparted on the at least one tube,
• wherein the crimp feature includes an arcuate convex feature that protrudes radially inwardly into and circumferentially about a given tube pocket,
• wherein the crimp feature includes an arcuate concave feature that recedes outwardly from and circumferentially about a given tube pocket, and
• wherein the concave feature is opposite the convex feature such that a radial cross-sectional profile of a given tube pocket is asymmetrical, and
• wherein the tube fastener is fabricated as a unitary structure via an additive manufacturing technique.