Stackable brackets for microducts and cables

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10670169-B2
Application number	US-201816218474-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Dec 12, 2018
Priority date	Dec 12, 2017
Publication date	Jun 2, 2020
Grant date	Jun 2, 2020

Abstract

A stackable bracket includes a base, and a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base. Each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members, each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts, and the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction. The plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the holding members of the plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction, the holding members of a first one of the plurality of clips are configured to overlap the holding members of a second one of the plurality of clips in second direction, and each of the holding members includes a pair of raised ribs configured to be aligned with a corresponding pair of grooves in one of the plurality of cables or ducts.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A stackable bracket assembly comprising:
a first bracket including
a first base,
a first plurality of clips configured to extend from a top surface of the first base, and
wherein each of the first plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of C-shaped holding members; and

a second bracket including
a second base,
a second plurality of clips configured to extend from a top surface of the second base, and
wherein each of the second plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of C-shaped holding members,

wherein each of the C-shaped holding members of the first plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a first plurality of cables or ducts, and each of the C-shaped holding members of the second plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a second plurality of cables or ducts,
wherein the openings of each pair of C-shaped holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction,
wherein the first plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the second plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in the second direction,
wherein the C-shaped holding members of the first plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction, and the C-shaped holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction,
wherein the C-shaped holding members of a first one of the first plurality of clips are configured to overlap the C-shaped holding members of a second one of the first plurality of clips in second direction, and the C-shaped holding members of a first one of the second plurality of clips are configured to overlap the C-shaped holding members of a second one of the second plurality of clips in second direction,
wherein each of the C-shaped holding members includes a pair of raised ribs configured to be aligned with a corresponding pair of grooves in one of the first and second pluralities of cables or ducts, and
a plurality of locating members extending from the top surface of one of the first base and the second base are being configured to be received by a corresponding plurality of receptacles in a bottom surface of an opposite one of the first bracket and the second bracket.

2. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the C-shaped holding members of the first plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a first outside diameter, and the C-shaped holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a second outside diameter that is different from the first outside diameter.

3. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the pairs of the C-shaped holding members of the first plurality of clips is configured to hold a duct or a cable having a first outside diameter, and a second one of the pairs of the C-shaped holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a second outside diameter that is different from the first outside diameter.

4. A stackable bracket assembly comprising:
a first bracket including
a first base,
a first plurality of clips configured to extend from the first base, and
wherein each of the first plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members; and

a second bracket including
a second base,
a second plurality of clips configured to extend from the second base, and
wherein each of the second plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members,

wherein each of the holding members of the first plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a first plurality of cables or ducts, and each of the holding members of the second plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a second plurality of cables or ducts,
wherein the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction,
wherein the first plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the second plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in the second direction, and
a plurality of locating members extending from the top surface of one of the first base and the second base are being configured to be received by a corresponding plurality of receptacles in a bottom surface of an opposite one of the first bracket and the second bracket.

5. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein the holding members of the first plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction, and the holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction.

6. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein the holding members of a first one of the first plurality of clips are configured to overlap the holding members of a second one of the first plurality of clips in second direction, and the holding members of a first one of the second plurality of clips are configured to overlap the holding members of a second one of the second plurality of clips in second direction.

7. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein each of the holding members includes a pair of raised ribs configured to be aligned with a corresponding pair of grooves in one of the first and second pluralities of cables or ducts.

8. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein the holding members of the first plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a first outside diameter, and the holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a second outside diameter that is different from the first outside diameter.

9. The stackable bracket assembly of claim 4 , wherein a first one of the pairs of the holding members of the first plurality of clips is configured to hold a duct or a cable having a first outside diameter, and a second one of the pairs of the holding members of the second plurality of clips are configured to hold a duct or a cable having a second outside diameter that is different from the first outside diameter.

10. A stackable bracket, comprising:
a base; and
a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base,
wherein each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members,
wherein each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts,
wherein the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction,
wherein the plurality of clips are configured to be arranged sequentially relative to one another in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction,
wherein the holding members of the plurality of clips are configured to be staggered relative to one another in the first direction,
wherein the holding members of a first one of the plurality of clips are configured to overlap the holding members of a second one of the plurality of clips in second direction, and
wherein each of the holding members includes a pair of raised ribs configured to be aligned with a corresponding pair of grooves in one of the plurality of cables or ducts.

Assignees

• Ppc Broadband Fiber Ltd

Inventors

• Etheridge Harvey
• Leeson Kim

Classifications

• F16L3/2235 Primary

  each pipe being supported by a common element fastened to the base · CPC title

• H02G3/0456

  Ladders or other supports · CPC title

• H02G3/32

  using mounting clamps · CPC title

• F16L3/13

  and engaging it by snap action {(F16L3/1203 takes precedence)} · CPC title