DISPLACEMENT LOCK MLT

• US 20080209692A1
• Filed: 04/28/2008
• Published: 09/04/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Original Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Inventors: Hartman, Scott R., Caveney, Jack E., Bulanda, John J.
• Granted Patent: US 7,603,751 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 24/20R
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 13/027 for applying straps having preformed connecting means, e.g. cable ties
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 63/08 Joints using buckles, wedges, or like locking members attached to the ends of the elements
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/1457 Metal bands
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/1459 Separate connections
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/1467 Swedged sheet metal band connection

Abstract

A metal locking tie formed from a locking head and an elongate strap extending through the locking head. The locking head is defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and two sides. The locking head includes a strap passageway that extends through the locking head from an entrance end to an exit end. The bottom wall of the locking head has a tab that extends upwardly toward the strap passageway in the locking head. The strap has a first end, a second end, and an aperture therethrough. When the strap is positioned within the locking head the upwardly extending tab of the locking head engages the aperture in the strap. A metal locking tie tool secures the strap to the locking head by displacing a portion of the strap in the locking head.

Claims

1. A metal locking tie for securing a bundle of objects, the metal locking tie comprising:

a locking head, the locking head defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and sides, the locking head having a strap passageway extending therethrough from an entrance end to an exit end, the bottom wall of the locking head having an aperture;

a strap disposed within the locking head, the strap having a first end secured to the locking head, a second end, and an aperture therethrough located near the first end of the strap; and

wherein the bottom wall of the locking head is inset from the top wall for enabling a locking tool to cut the strap flush with the locking head.

2. The metal locking tie of claim 1, wherein the locking head further comprises at least one aperture in the top wall.

3. The metal locking tie of claim 2, wherein the locking head has two apertures in the top wall.

4. The metal locking tie of claim 2, whereby when the locking tool secures the strap in the locking head, the locking tool extends through the aperture in the top wall of the head to displace a portion of the strap thereby securing the strap in the locking head.

5. The metal locking tie of claim 4, wherein the displaced portion of the strap extends through the aperture in the strap into the aperture in the bottom wall of the locking head.

6. The metal locking tie of claim 1, wherein the first end of the strap is secured to the locking head so that a portion of the first end is positioned within the strap passageway.

7. The metal locking tie of claim 6, wherein a portion of the first end of the strap within the strap passageway is curved.

8. The metal locking tie of claim 1, wherein the locking head further comprises a tab in the top wall, wherein the tab is downwardly displaced to engage the strap thereby displacing a portion of the strap to secure the strap in the locking head.

9. The metal locking tie of claim 8, wherein the displaced portion of the strap extends through the aperture in the strap into the aperture in the bottom wall of the locking head.

10. A metal locking tie for securing a bundle of objects, the metal locking tie comprising:

a locking head, the locking head defined by a top wall, a bottom wall and sides, the locking head having a strap passageway extending therethrough from an entrance end to an exit end, the top wall of the locking head having two apertures and the bottom wall of the locking head having two apertures; and

a strap disposed within the locking head, the strap having a first end secured to the locking head, a second end, and two apertures therethrough located near the first end of the strap.

11. The metal locking tie of claim 10, whereby when a locking tool secures the strap in the locking head, the tool extends through the apertures in the top wall of the head to displace a portion of the strap thereby securing the strap in the locking head.

12. The metal locking tie of claim 11, wherein the displaced portion of the strap extends through the apertures in the strap into the apertures in the bottom wall of the locking head.

13. The metal locking tie of claim 10, wherein the bottom wall of the locking head is inset from the top wall for enabling a locking tool to cut the strap flush with the locking head.

14. The metal locking tie of claim 10, wherein the first end of the strap is secured to the locking head so that a portion of the first end is positioned within the strap passageway.

15. The metal locking tie of claim 14, wherein a portion of the first end of the strap within the strap passageway is curved.

16. The metal locking tie of claim 10, wherein the locking head further comprises two tabs in the top wall, wherein the tabs are downwardly displaced to engage the strap thereby displacing a portion of the strap to secure the strap in the locking head.

17. The metal locking tie of claim 16, wherein the displaced portion of the strap extends through the apertures in the strap into the apertures in the bottom wall of the locking head.