Method, system and apparatus for guiding and supporting an elongated flexible member
OwnerKris Edward Hanseninventor
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The present invention relates to a member for guiding and supporting elongated flexible members such as wires, cables and other flexible lines that can introduce services and utilities into a residential, commercial or similar building structures. The guiding and support members receive and support at least one of the elongated flexible members so that it can be pulled around a corner without being damaged. Additionally, the guiding and support members can be used when the elongated member is only being pulled in a straight run or to organize elongated members that have already been run. Sweeps, including roller sweeps and cradles, can be secured to the guiding and supporting members to maintain a predetermined radius in the flexible members and reduce the amount of friction on the flexible member as it is pulled. This reduction in friction results in a smoother pull of the flexible member and a reduction in the amount of force needed to pull the flexible member.
A member for guiding and supporting at least one elongated flexible member, said guiding and supporting member comprising first and second side faces;
A guiding and supporting member for maintaining a flexible member at a predetermined minimum bend radius, said member comprising an elongated body having first and second ends, the first end including a collar comprising a first circumferential flange, a second circumferential flange and a seat extending between said flanges.
A sweep for being used with a guiding and supporting member to maintain a flexible member at a predetermined radius, said sweep comprising an elongated body including a passageway and first and second ends for being securely retained within an aperture of a respective guide, said first and second ends each including a collar having a first circumferential flange, a second circumferential flange and a seat extending between said flanges for removably receiving a portion of the respective guide.
A system for guiding and supporting at least one flexible member, said system comprising:
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