Apparatus for supporting fiber optic or related cable

• US 4,795,856 A
• Filed: 03/04/1987
• Issued: 01/03/1989
• Est. Priority Date: 03/04/1987
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Aluma-Form Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Aluma-Form Incorporated
• Inventors: Farmer, Marion R.
• Primary Examiner(s): NOT, DEFINED
• Application Number:
  US07/021,716
• Time in Patent Office: 671 Days
• Field of Search: 174/40 R, 174/43, 174/44, 174/45 R, 174/146, 174/149 R, 174/158 R, 174/173, 248/65, 248/67.7.68.1, 248/69, 248/218.4, 248/219.1, 248/219.2, 248/219.3, 248/219.4, 211/60.1, 211/107, 52/687, 52/697, 138/108, 256/3, 256/11, D 8/354, D 8/356, D 8/364, D 8/366, D 8/372
• US Class Current: 174/40.00R
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/223 each support having one transverse base for supporting the pipes F16L3/23, F16L3/237 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/4439 Auxiliary devices
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/4471 Terminating devices demountable connectors G02B6/3807; Cable clamps
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/44785 Cable clamps

Abstract

A bracket useful for supporting and holding fiber optic or other cable to a utility pole, or the like, including the bracket having a base member, a shank portion extending integrally therefrom, being curved so as to center the bracket and held cable over its base member, the upper end of the shank portion being bifurcated, integrally formed into a pair of arms, that extend outwardly into the formation of cradle members that support the cable thereon. Tie members in combination with grommets are useful for holding the cable onto the bracket, at each cradle, and at that location between the pair of bracket arms at the location where they are integrally formed extending from the bracket shank portion.

Claims

1. Apparatus for supporting fiber optic or related cable upon a utility pole or the like, comprising, a fully integral bracket having a base means disposed for attachment with a pole or the like, a shank means integrally connected with said base means and provided for extension away therefrom, cable supporting means bifurcating from said shank means, each cable supporting means including an arm, each arm at one end connecting with the shank means, and each arm extending to an outer end away from said shank means, and cradle means provided at the outer end of each arm and disposed for supporting a cable therewith, said arms together being V-shaped in their extension from the shank means, each cradle means including members for embracing a cable during installation, and said members comprising a pair of integral walls, said walls having an angular relationship with respect to each other, and disposed for holding a cable therein during installation.

2. The invention of claim 1 and wherein said pair of walls are disposed with respect to each other at a ninety degree angle.

3. The invention of claim 2 and wherein each wall has a turned edge for reinforcing the cradle means during its cable support.

4. The invetion of claim 1 and wherein said bracket comprises a metal extrusion.

5. The invention of claim 4 and wherein said metal extrusion is formed of aluminum.

6. The invention of claim 1 and including fastening means for cooperating with each of the cradle means for holding at least one cable to the bracket.

7. The invention of claim 6 and including grommets for seating within each cradle means for surrounding cables when installed therein, and for cooperating with the fastening means for providing a cushioned and insulated support for each cable during installation.

8. The invention of claim 7 and wherein each grommet comprises a sleeve of a polymer or rubber.

9. The invention of claim 8 and wherein said fastening means comprises a length of helical tie.

10. The invention of claim 1 and wherein the cradle means open away from each other.

11. The invention of claim 1 and wherein there is a cradle means formed between the arms extending away from the shank means.

12. The invention of claim 1 and wherein said shank means is bent above its extension from the base means and aligns the arms centrally over the base means.