U.S. patent application number 11/472581 was filed with the patent office on 2007-12-27 for strand mount hook.
This patent application is currently assigned to ADC Telecommunications, Inc.. Invention is credited to Michael J. Hermel, Greg Martell, Eric Moreau.
Application Number | 20070295871 11/472581 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38657657 |
Filed Date | 2007-12-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070295871 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moreau; Eric ; et
al. |
December 27, 2007 |
Strand mount hook
Abstract
A mounting hook to mount an object to a cable is provided. The
mounting hook includes a base, a pair of arms, a pair of engaging
sections and a clamping bridge. The base has at least one mounting
aperture that is adapted to mount the base to the object. The pair
of arms extend from the base. Each engaging section extends from a
respective arm, and is adapted to engage a cable placed therein.
The clamping bridge is coupled between the engaging sections.
Inventors: |
Moreau; Eric; (St. Peter,
MN) ; Hermel; Michael J.; (Waseca, MN) ;
Martell; Greg; (Chanhassen, MN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
FOGG & POWERS LLC
10 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
SUITE 1000
MINNEAPOLIS
MN
55402
US
|
Assignee: |
ADC Telecommunications,
Inc.
Eden Prairie
MN
US
|
Family ID: |
38657657 |
Appl. No.: |
11/472581 |
Filed: |
June 22, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
248/214 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B66C 1/62 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/214 |
International
Class: |
A47G 29/00 20060101
A47G029/00 |
Claims
1. A mount hook comprising; a base having at least one mounting
aperture; at least one pair of arms extending from the base; at
least one pair of engaging sections, each one of the engaging
sections in a pair of engaging sections extending from an arm of an
associated pair of arms, each engaging section adapted to engage a
cable placed therein; a clamping bridge coupled between the
engaging sections of the at least one pair of engaging sections;
wherein the base, the at least one pair of arms and the clamping
bridge form a clamp opening; and wherein the clamp opening is
adapted to allow a clamp to be coupled around the cable and the
clamping bridge.
2. The mount hook of claim 1, wherein the at least one mounting
aperture is a pair of mounting apertures adapted to mount the mount
hook to an object.
3. The mount hook of claim 1, wherein at least one of the engaging
sections is generally in a C shape.
4. The mount hook of claim 1, wherein at least one of the engaging
sections and the clamping bridge have teeth that are adapted to
engage a surface of the cable.
5. The mount hook of claim 4, wherein the number of teeth and the
distance between the teeth are determined based on the size of the
cable.
6-7. (canceled)
8. A mount hook comprising: a base adapted to be coupled to an
object; a pair of arms extending from the base, the arms being
spaced a distance apart from each other; an engaging section
extending from each arm, each engaging section formed generally in
a C shape and being adapted to engage a cable; teeth extending from
at least one engaging section adapted to engage a surface of the
cable; a clamping bridge coupled between the engaging sections; and
wherein the base, the pair of arms and the clamping bridge form a
clamp opening, the clamp opening adapted to allow a clamp to clamp
the cable to the clamping bridge.
9. The mount hook of claim 8, wherein the base further comprises: a
pair of mounting apertures adapted to be used to mount the base to
an object.
10. The mount hook of claim 8, wherein the number of teeth and the
distance between teeth is dependant on the size of the cable.
11. The mount hook of claim 8, wherein the teeth are rows of
teeth.
12-15. (canceled)
16. The mount hook of claim 8, wherein the clamping bridge further
comprises: teeth adapted to engage a surface of the cable.
17-20. (canceled)
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] The ability to mount a relatively heavy object on a cable or
strand of wire can be very challenging especially when only one
person is available to do the mounting. For example, cellular
amplifiers that can weight 100 lbs or more are typically mounted or
hung on cables. To mount such a heavy object, usually two or more
people are needed. Those that lift the object and one to secure the
object to the cable.
[0002] For the reasons stated above and for other reasons stated
below which will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon
reading and understanding the present specification, there is a
need in the art for a cable mounting system that is easy and
effective to use for relatively heavy objects.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0003] The above-mentioned problems of current systems are
addressed by embodiments of the present invention and will be
understood by reading and studying the following specification. The
following summary is provided by way of example and not by way of
limitation. It is merely provided to aid the reader in
understanding some of the aspects of the invention and may include
more or less elements than are claimed in the Claims section. In
light of the aforementioned, a mounting hook to mount an object to
a cable is provided. In one embodiment, the mounting hook includes
a base, a pair of arms, a pair of engaging sections and a clamping
bridge. The base has at least one mounting aperture that is adapted
to mount the base to the object. Each arm extends from the base.
Each engaging section extends from a respective arm and is adapted
to engage a cable placed therein. The clamping bridge is coupled
between the engaging sections.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The present invention can be more easily understood and
further advantages and uses thereof more readily apparent, when
considered in view of the description of the preferred embodiments
and the following figures in which:
[0005] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of one embodiment of a
strand mount hook of the present invention;
[0006] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional side view of the strand mount
hook of FIG. 1;
[0007] FIG. 3 is a top view of the strand mount hook of FIG. 1;
[0008] FIG. 4 is a partial side view of an engaging section of a
strand mount hook of one embodiment of the present invention
engaging a cable;
[0009] FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of a pair of stand mount
hooks of one embodiment of the present invention being mounted to
an amplifier;
[0010] FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of an amplifier coupled to
a cable via a pair of strand mount hooks of one embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0011] FIG. 7 is a side view of an amplifier coupled to a cable via
a pair of strand mount hooks of one embodiment of the present
invention.
[0012] In accordance with common practice, the various described
features are not drawn to scale but are drawn to emphasize specific
features relevant to the present invention. Reference characters
denote like elements throughout Figures and text.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] In the following detailed description, reference is made to
the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which
is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the
inventions may be practiced. These embodiments are described in
sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice
the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments
may be utilized and that logical, mechanical and electrical changes
may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
present invention. The following detailed description is,
therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of
the present invention is defined only by the claims and equivalents
thereof.
[0014] Embodiments of the present invention provide a way of easily
mounting a heavy object, such as an amplifier to a cable. FIGS. 1,
2 and 3 illustrate different views of a strand mount hook (mount
hook) 100 of one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to
FIG. 1, a side perspective view of the mount hook 100 is provided.
As illustrated the mount hook 100 includes a base 102 and an
engaging section 104. The engaging section 104 is coupled to the
base 102 via arm sections 103A and 103B. The base 102 includes
mounting apertures 112A and 112B (illustrated in FIG. 3). The
engaging section 104 includes a first section 105A and a second
section 105B that are coupled together by a clamping bridge 108.
The first and second sections 105A and 105B are generally in a C
shape in this embodiment. Moreover, the first and second section
105A and 105B and the clamping bridge 106 form a cable opening 106.
In addition, a clamp opening is formed between the base 102, the
arm sections 103A and 103B and the clamping bridge 108.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of mount hook 100. As
illustrated, mount hook 100 includes two mounting apertures 112A
and 112B. The mounting apertures 112A and 112B are used to mount
the mount hook 100 to an object to be mounted to a cable. Also
illustrated in FIG. 2, are teeth 114-1 through 114-N that extend
down from the first and second sections 105A and 105B and the clamp
bridge 108 into the cable opening 106. FIG. 3 is a top view of the
mount hook 100. This view further illustrates the mounting
apertures 112A and 112B and the clamping bridge 108.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 4, a partial side view of a hook clamp 400
of one embodiment of the present invention is provided. This
partial view illustrates a cable 402 inserted in the cable opening
106 of the hook clamp 400. In particular, FIG. 4 illustrates how
the teeth 114-1 through 114-N engage a surface of the cable 402 to
secure the position of the hook 400 in relation to the cable 402.
That is, the teeth 114-1 through 114-N, prevent or reduce the
rotation of mount hook 400 in relation to the cable 402 when the
cable 402 is inserted in the cable opening 106. The distance
between the teeth 114-1 through 114-N and the number of teeth 114-1
through 114-N will vary depending on the size of the cable or stand
402. Moreover, the distance and number of teeth 114-1 through 114-N
can be set so that a range of cables can be used. For example, the
distance and number of teeth 114-1 through 114-N can be set so that
cables having a size of 1/4 to 5/8 inch can be used with the same
mount hook. In one embodiment the teeth are formed in rows. Further
in another embodiment, the teeth are rows of ridges.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 5, a side perspective view of a pair of
stand mount hooks 100 being mounted to a cellular amplifier 502 of
one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. In this
embodiment, the cellular amplifier 502 has two receiving mounts
507A and 507B. The receiving mounts 507A and 507B include threaded
recesses 508-1 through 508 4 which are aligned with the mounting
apertures 112A and 112B of the respective mount hooks 100. The
respective mount hooks 100 are mounted to the receiving mounts 507A
and 507B via threaded bolts 504-1 through 504-4 and washers 506-1
through 506-4. In particular, the thread bolts (or screws in one
embodiment) are positioned thought the mounting apertures 112A and
122B in the respective mounting hooks 100 and are threadably
engaged with the threaded recess 508-1 through 508-4 of the
respective receiving mounts 507A and 507B.
[0018] FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the amplifier 502
coupled to a cable 602 via a pair of strand mount hooks 100 of one
embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the two
mount hooks 100 are mounted so that there respective cable openings
106 are accessible from opposite directions. In mounting the object
(an amplifier 502 in this example), to a cable or strand 602, the
user simply lifts the object up and positions the cable next to
openings 111 (see FIG. 2) that lead to the respective cable
openings 106 and then rotates the object such that the cable is
received in the cable openings 106. This allows for the relatively
easy mounting of a heavy object by a single person. The teeth 114-1
through 114-N in each hook mount 100 help to hold the cable in the
respective cable opening 106 as well as prevent the hook mount 100
from rotating about the cable 602. In one embodiment, cable clamps
604 are further used to secure the mount hooks 100 to the cable
602. The clamps 604 are positioned through the clamp opening 110
(illustrated in FIG. 1) and around the cable 602 and the clamping
bridge 108. Hence, the clamp 604 couples the cable 602 to the
clamping bridge 108 of the hook mount 100. The clamp further forces
the teeth 114-1 through 114-N of the hook mount 100 farther into
the surface of the cable 602 when tightened. An example of a clamp
that can be used is the High Torque-Heavy Duty Clamps manufactured
by the Breeze Industrial Products Corporation.
[0019] FIG. 7 is a side view of the amplifier 502 coupled to a
cable 602 via a pair of strand mount hooks 100. In this embodiment,
the clamps 604 are also used to secure the mount hooks 100 to the
cable 602. FIG. 7, also illustrates how operational wires 704 to an
object (the amplifier 502 in this example), can be coupled to the
cable via wire ties 702 to keep the wires 704 organized and out of
the way.
[0020] Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and
described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill
in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the
same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown.
This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations
of the present invention. Therefore, it is manifestly intended that
this invention be limited only by the claims and the equivalents
thereof.
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