Cable hold device, apparatus and method for introducing cables into a part

• US 6,003,851 A
• Filed: 04/29/1997
• Issued: 12/21/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1997
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited (Sumitomo Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited (Sumitomo Corporation)
• Inventors: Ueno, Takashi, Araki, Yoshihiro
• Primary Examiner(s): Scherbel, David A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): WILSON, LEE D
• Application Number:
  US08/841,188
• Time in Patent Office: 966 Days
• Field of Search: 269/239, 269/6, 269/72, 269/50, 269/140, 269/146, 269/307, 269/228, 269/903, 269/287, 269/268, 269/269
• US Class Current: 269/239
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 6/4471 Terminating devices demountable connectors G02B6/3807; Cable clamps
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 43/005 for making dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof connection, coupling, or casing
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 269/903 Work holder for electrical circuit assemblages or wiring systems

Abstract

A cable sold device 10 comprises a top portion 14 and a base portion 12 which are connected with each other via a hinge 15 and define a space 18 for accommodating at least one cable C. The movement of the at least one cable C in the space 18 is restricted while the top portion 14 and the base portion 12 are closed with respect to each other. Further, an apparatus 500 for introducing the cables C into a grommet 6 comprises the cable hold device 510, a grommet hold device 510 for holding the grommet 6 substantially in line with the cables C, and an actuation mechanism 520 for causing a relative movement of the grommet hold device 510 with respect to the cable hold device 10.

Claims

1. Cable hold device, comprising top and base portions hingedly connected with each other and defining a space between said top and base portions for accommodating at least one cable and for accommodating a portion of a sleeve surrounding the cable, said space being configured such that movement of said at least one cable in said space in directions transverse to said cable is restricted while said top and base portions are closed with respect to each other, said device further having means for preventing passage of the sleeve through the space and for preventing restoration of the sleeve after the sleeve has been moved longitudinally relative to the cable.

2. Cable hold device according to claim 1, wherein said space is configured for accommodating at least two cables and wherein the space further comprises partitioning means for partitioning said space so as to define subspaces, each of the subspaces being configured for accommodating one of the cables respectively.

3. Cable hold device according to claim 2, further comprising a handle and locking means for closing said top and base portions with respect to each other and for holding the top and base portions locked in the closed positions.

4. Cable hold device comprising top and base portions hingedly connected with each other and defining a space between said top and base portions for accommodating at least two cables, said space being configured such that movement of said cables in said space in directions transverse to said cable is restricted while said top and base portions are closed with respect to each other, said space comprising partitioning means for partitioning said space into subspaces, said subspaces being respectively configured such that each said subspace accommodates one said cable, said partitioning means, said top portion and said base portion being hingedly connected at a common hinge, said hinge extending substantially parallel to the cables.

5. Cable hold device according to claim 4, wherein said partitioning means is formed of a partitioning plate which extends substantially between said top and base portions when the top and base portions are closed with respect to each other.

6. Cable hold device according to claim 5, wherein said partitioning means is a sleeve retaining means for preventing the passage of a sleeve surrounding at least partly said cables through said space and preventing restoration of a deformed sleeve.

7. Cable hold device according to claim 6, further comprising at least one biasing means for biasing at least one of said top and base portions and said partitioning means.

8. Cable hold device according to claim 6, having marks for identifying the cable and the location thereof.

9. Cable hold device according to claim 4, wherein said top and base portions and said hinged partitioning plate are formed with recesses to guide said held cable.

10. Cable hold device comprising top and base portions hingedly connected with each other and defining a space therebetween, said space being configured for accommodating at least one cable, and a portion of a sleeve surrounding the cable, said space being configured for restricting movement of said cable in directions transverse to the cable when the top and base portions are closed with respect to each other, said device further comprising at least one cam means for restricting the movement of said cable in all directions except for one direction parallel to the cable.

11. Cable hold device according to claim 10, wherein said at least one cam means is provided at the top and base portions, respectively.

12. Cable hold device according to claim 10, wherein said top and base portions said partitioning means and said cam means are provided with surfaces having a large frictional resistance.

13. Cable hold device, comprising top and base portions hingedly connected with each other and defining a space between said top and base portions for accommodating at least two cables, said space being configured such that movement of said cables in said space is restricted while said top and base portions are closed with respect to each other, said device further comprising partitioning means for partitioning said space to define subspaces for the respective cables, said device further comprising a handle and locking means for closing said top and base portions with respect to each other and for holding said top and base portions locked in the closed position, at least one cam means being provided for restricting movement of said cables in all directions except for one direction, said device further comprising cam biasing means for adjustably spring biasing said cam means.

14. Cable hold device comprising top and base portions hingedly connected with each other and defining a space between said top and base portions for accommodating at least two cables, said space being configured such that movement of said cables in said space is restricted while said top and base portions are closed with respect to each other, partitioning means for partitioning said space so as to define subspaces for the respective cables, a handle and locking means for closing said top and base portions with respect to each other and for holding said top and base portions locked in the closed position, at least one cam means for restricting movement of said cables in all directions except for one direction, said top and base portions, said partitioning means and said cam means being provided with surfaces having grooves with a cross section for at least partly mating with the respective cables.