Mounting Device and Apparatus For Use With Studs Comprising T-Shaped Channels

• US 20070257159A1
• Filed: 05/03/2007
• Published: 11/08/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Bombardier Transportation GmbH (Bombardier Incorporated), Panduit Corporation
• Original Assignee: Bombardier Transportation GmbH (Bombardier Incorporated), Panduit Corporation
• Inventors: Pykett, James Thomas, Nelson, Kevin Larry
• Granted Patent: US 7,913,957 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/73
• CPC Class Codes: F16B 21/02 Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation with snap-action F16B21/06; studs or coupling pins with resilient protrusions F16B21/08
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/127 and extending away from the attachment surface
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/137 and consisting of a flexible band
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/221 having brackets connected together by means of a common support
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/2431 the special member being inserted and subsequently rotated to a limited extent
• CPC Class Codes: H02G 3/32 using mounting clamps

Abstract

An mounting device and apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel comprises a mount and opposing flanges or an engagement member. The engagement member may geometrically conform to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel. The mount may comprise a socket for receiving and holding a cable management member. The engagement member may comprise an uneven surface to create an interference fit with internal portions of the stud that define the channel. The apparatus may further comprise a cable tie receiving device comprising a plurality of apertures for receipt of cable ties to organize cable bundles.

Claims

1. A mounting device for use with a stud comprising a T-shaped channel, the mounting device comprising:

a plate comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;

a mount extending from the top surface of the plate, the mount for receiving and carrying a cable management member; and

opposing flanges positioned on the bottom surface of the plate for engaging the mounting device within the T-shaped channel, each flange comprising a stop surface positioned to abut an internal side surface of the stud defining the T-shaped channel when the mounting device is engaged within the channel.

2. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the mount comprises a hexagonal socket for receipt of a tool for rotating the engagement member.

3. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the mount comprises a socket for receipt of a cable management member.

4. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the stop surfaces are positioned transverse to the bottom surface.

5. The mounting device of claim 1, further comprising an engagement member comprising a T-shaped cross section and connected to the bottom surface of the plate, the engagement member for insertion into the T-shaped channel.

6. The mounting device of claim 5, wherein the engagement member comprises a shaft and a wedge block, the shaft connected to the bottom surface of the plate.

7. The mounting device of claim 6, wherein the shaft comprises at least one rounded corner and at least one square corner.

8. The mounting device of claim 6, wherein the wedge block comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and the top portion comprises an angled surface.

9. The mounting device of claim 8, wherein the angled surface comprises two angled surfaces each comprising a lowest elevation point, the lowest elevation point of one of the angled surfaces positioned on an opposite side of the wedge block is the lowest elevation point of the other angled surface.

10. The mounting device of claim 6, wherein the wedge block comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and the top portion comprises a flexible pad.

11. The mounting device of claim 1, wherein the flange comprises an inclined surface for riding over external surfaces of the stud.

12. A mounting device for use with a stud comprising a channel, the mounting device comprising:

a plate comprising a top surface and a bottom surface;

a mount positioned on the top surface of the plate, the mount for receiving and carrying a cable management member; and

an engagement member geometrically conforming to the shape of the channel for engaging the mounting device within the channel the engagement member comprising an uneven surface positioned to create an interference fit between the engagement member and one or more portions of the stud defining the channel, the engagement member alternatively disposed in a first position, wherein the engagement member is capable of being moved along a length of the channel and a second position, wherein the engagement member is capable of being engaged within the channel.

13. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the channel and the engagement member each comprise a T-shaped cross-section.

14. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the uneven surface is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the channel with the engagement member engaged within the channel.

15. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the uneven surface comprises a flexible pad for creating the interference fit.

16. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the uneven surface comprises an angled surface.

17. The mounting device of claim 16, wherein the angled surface comprises two angled surfaces each comprising a lowest elevation point, the lowest elevation point of one of the angled surfaces positioned on an opposite side of the engagement member as the lowest elevation point of the other angled surface.

18. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the engagement member comprises a shaft and a wedge block, the shaft connected to the bottom surface of the plate and the wedge block spaced apart from the bottom surface of the plate.

19. The mounting device of claim 18, wherein the shaft comprises at least one rounded corner and at least one square corner.

20. The mounting device of claim 18, wherein the wedge block comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and the top portion comprises the uneven surface.

21. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the bottom surface of the plate comprises opposing flanges, each comprising a stop surface.

22. The mounting device of claim 21, wherein the flanges each comprise an inclined surface for riding over an external surface of the stud.

23. A mounting apparatus for use with a stud comprising a channel, the apparatus comprising:

(a) a cable tie receiving device extending from a first end portion to a spaced apart second end portion, the cable tie receiving device comprising;

(i) a strip comprising a plurality of apertures for receiving cable ties, the strip positioned between the first and second end portions; and

(ii) at least one opening positioned at one or both of the first and second end portions; and

(b) a mounting device comprising;

(i) a mount for insertion into and engagement with the at least one opening, the mount for receiving and carrying, a cable management member; and

(ii) an engagement member geometrically conforming to the shape of the channel, the engagement member for engaging the mounting device within the channel.

24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the at least one opening comprises an elongated opening comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising a larger width dimension than the second portion.

25. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the cable tie receiving device comprises opposing side rails positioned within the at least one opening.

26. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the mount comprises an annular shoulder for riding over opposing side rails after insertion of the mount into the at least one opening.

27. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the first end portion comprises two or more spaced apart openings for receiving two or more mounting devices.

28. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the mount comprises a socket adapted to receive a cable management member for receiving and carrying cables.

29. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the apparatus accommodates placement of two or more mounting devices on studs with varying distances therebetween.

30. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the engagement member comprises an uneven surface transverse to a longitudinal axis of the channel with the engagement member engaged within the channel.

31. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the uneven surface comprises a flexible pad for creating the interference fit.

32. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the uneven surface comprises an angled surface.

33. The apparatus of claim 32, wherein the angled surface comprises two angled surfaces each comprising a lowest elevation point, the lowest elevation point of one of the angled surfaces positioned on an opposite side of the engagement member as the lowest elevation point of the other angled surface.

34. The apparatus of claim 23, further comprising a plate overlying the engagement member.

35. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the channel and the engagement member are T-shaped.

36. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the engagement member comprises a shaft and a wedge block.

37. The apparatus of claim 36, wherein the shaft is connected to the bottom surface of the plate and the wedge block is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the plate.

38. The apparatus of claim 36, wherein the shaft comprises at least one rounded corner and at least one square corner.

39. The apparatus of claim 36, wherein the wedge block comprises a top portion and a bottom portion and the top portion comprises an uneven surface.

40. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein a bottom surface of the plate comprises opposing flanges, each comprising a stop surface positioned to abut an internal side surface of the stud defining the channel, with the mounting device engaged within the channel.

41. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the flange comprises an inclined surface for riding over an external surface of the stud.

42. A mounting apparatus for use with a stud comprising a T-shaped channel, the apparatus comprising:

(a) a cable tie receiving device extending from a first end portion to a second end portion, the cable tie receiving device comprising

(i) a plurality of apertures for receiving cable ties, the plurality of apertures positioned between the first and second end portions; and

(ii) at least one opening substantially larger than the plurality of apertures, the at least one opening positioned at one or both of the first and second end portions; and

(b) a mounting device comprising;

(i) a mount for insertion into and engagement with the at least one opening; and

(ii) an engagement member comprising a T-shaped cross-section, the engagement member for engaging the mounting device within the channel.