Snap-in cable hanger clip
AssigneeAndrew Corporation
InventorRichard Korczak
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Abstract
A clip for a snap-in cable hanger with a top from which at least two clip arm(s) extend and at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end. The top having a length greater than a diameter of the mounting hole and a width dimensioned to fit within a spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is seated upon the mounting hole. The clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate the diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole.
Claims17
A method for mounting a snap-in cable hanger upon a mounting hole, comprising the steps of:
- deflecting a pair of legs of the snap-in cable hanger towards one another, into a spring space, the legs including a retaining feature;
- inserting the legs through the mounting hole;
- releasing the pair of legs from the spring space, the retaining feature of each leg engaging the mounting hole;
- and
- inserting a clip into the mounting hole at the spring space, the clip dimensioned to fill the spring space;
- wherein the clip is provided with:
- a to from which at least two clip arm(s) extend;
- at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end:
- the clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate a diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole, for attachment to the mounting hole;
- and
- the top having a width dimensioned to fit within the spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is mounted upon the mounting hole.
A method for stabilizing a snap-in cable hanger mounted upon a mounting hole, comprising the steps of:
- inserting a clip into the mounting hole at a spring space;
- the spring space operative to enable mounting of the snap-in cable hanger upon the mounting hole, by deflection of a pair of legs of the snap-in hanger into the spring space during insertion of the snap-in hanger into the mounting hole;
- the clip dimensioned to fill the spring space between the pair of legs, preventing deflection of the legs towards one another for removal of the snap-in cable hanger from the mounting hole;
- the clip comprising:
- a to from which at least two clip arm(s) extend;
- at least one of the clip arm(s) formed with a clip tab projecting proximate a distal end;
- the clip arm(s) spaced apart proximate a diameter of the mounting hole, having a length longer than a depth of the mounting hole, for attachment to the mounting hole;
- and
- the top having a width dimensioned to fit within the spring space when the snap-in cable hanger is mounted upon the mounting hole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.