U.S. patent application number 14/099941 was filed with the patent office on 2014-04-03 for cable holding element.
This patent application is currently assigned to Novomatic AG. The applicant listed for this patent is Novomatic AG. Invention is credited to Heinz Winkler.
Application Number | 20140090874 14/099941 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44838293 |
Filed Date | 2014-04-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140090874 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Winkler; Heinz |
April 3, 2014 |
Cable Holding Element
Abstract
A cable holding element includes a base body and a number of
latching projections that project from the base body. The latching
projections may be curved or straight, or angled. A first row of
latching projections preferably opposes a second row of latching
projections and cooperates to define a channel area for guiding the
cable. The latching projections are arranged to interlock without
contact, in a comb-like manner. The base body can have a closed
cross-section, an L-shape, W-shape or other shape to enable the
latching projections to form at least one channel.
Inventors: |
Winkler; Heinz;
(Gumplodskirchen, AT) |
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Applicant: |
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Novomatic AG |
Gumpoldskirchen |
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AT |
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Assignee: |
Novomatic AG
Gumpoldskirchen
AT
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Family ID: |
44838293 |
Appl. No.: |
14/099941 |
Filed: |
December 7, 2013 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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PCT/EP2012/060739 |
Jun 6, 2012 |
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14099941 |
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Current U.S.
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174/135 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16L 3/1218 20130101;
F16L 3/02 20130101; F16L 3/223 20130101; F16L 3/1236 20130101; G07F
17/3202 20130101; H02G 3/0406 20130101; F16L 3/237 20130101; H02G
3/045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
174/135 |
International
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H02G 3/04 20060101
H02G003/04 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jun 8, 2011 |
EP |
11450072.1 |
Claims
1. A cable holding device comprising: a number of cable holding
elements for the accommodation of one or multiple cables; each
cable holding element defines a portion of a base body and forms a
number of latching projections that project from the base body; the
latching projections have ends that project from areas opposite
each other from the base body; the latching projections and the
base body define a channel area for guiding the cables; and the
latching projections interlock without contact so that the end of
at least one of the latching projections aligns between two
latching projections projecting from the respective opposite
area.
2. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the
latching projections defining the channel area are L-shaped, so
that the channel area defines a closed cross-section.
3. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the
channel area defines a U-shaped cross-section.
4. The cable holding devices as set forth in claim 1, wherein the
latching projections interlock without contact in a comb-like
manner so that the end of at least one latching projection is
arranged between two opposing latching projections.
5. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 4, wherein the
latching projections are flexible and resilient to flex between an
initial position to a flexed position where the projections contact
against the base body.
6. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the
latching projections are curved.
7. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 6, wherein the
curve is an angled-hook shape featuring a first and second latching
projection section on each latching projection, wherein the first
latching projection section projects in an angle of
70.degree.-90.degree. and wherein the second latching projection
section continues at the distant end of the respective area of the
first latching projection section and projects with an angle
between 70.degree. to 110.degree. to the first latching projection
section.
8. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 6, wherein the
curve is an angled-hook shape featuring a first and second latching
projection section extending normally on each respective latching
projection.
9. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 7, wherein the
two latching projection sections are constructed integrally, and
developed from a flat body.
10. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 7, wherein the
two latching projection sections are constructed integrally, and
developed from a rod-shaped body.
11. A cable holding device in accordance with claim 5, wherein the
two latching projection sections enclose an angle of less than or
equal to 90.degree..
12. A cable holding device in accordance with claim 5, wherein at
least some of the latching projections align parallel to each
other.
13. A cable holding device comprising: a number of cable holding
elements for the accommodation of one or multiple cables; the cable
holding elements define a base body having an L-shaped
cross-section having two ends, and number of latching projections
that project from the ends to form a first row of latching
projections and a second row of latching projections; and the first
row of latching projections are angled at between 70-90 degrees
with respect to the second row of latching projections, the ends of
the first row and second row of latching projections interlock
without contact to define a channel area for guiding the
cables.
14. The cable holding devices as set forth in claim 13, wherein the
cable holding elements are equally spaced in a generally linear
arrangement.
15. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 13, wherein the
ends of the first row and the second row of latching projections
interlock at a 90 degree angle.
16. A cable holding device comprising: a number of cable holding
elements for the accommodation of one or multiple cables; the cable
holding elements define a base body having a W-shaped profile, and
number of latching projections that project from the base body; the
latching projections having ends that oppose each other, the ends
interlock without contact to define at least one channel area for
guiding the cables; and the cable holding elements are equally
spaced on the base body.
17. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 16, wherein
W-shaped profile has a central bow edge and at least some of the
latching projections extend from the central bow edge.
18. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 17, wherein
W-shaped profile has a central bow edge and a trailing edge and the
latching projections extend both from the central bow edge and the
trailing edge.
19. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 18, wherein at
least some of the latching projections extending from the central
bow edge oppose the latching projections extending from the
trailing edge.
20. The cable holding device as set forth in claim 19, wherein the
W-shaped profile has a leading edge and at least some of the
latching projections extend from the leading edge, at least some of
the latching projections extending from the central bow edge oppose
the latching projections extending from the leading edge.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application is a continuation of
PCT/EP2012/060739, which has an international filing date of 6 Jun.
2012, and which claims priority to European Patent Application No.
11450072.1, filed 8 Jun. 2011, the disclosures of these related
applications are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention refers to a cable holding elements used inside
electronic devices, and particularly to cable holding elements used
in casino-style gaming machines.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Cable guides for gaming machines are known in the current
state of technology, whereby cable strands are held together with
cable ties or cable spirals. The cable strands are connected to the
housing of the device by retaining plates or clips.
[0004] A disadvantage of known cable guides is that disconnecting
and re-connecting cable strands within gaming machine housings is
difficult because manipulating cable ties and spirals often
requires more space than is available in such housings.
[0005] What is desired is a cable holding element in which the
cable strands can be readily installed, connected, and removed
again.
[0006] Security is another disadvantage of the current state of
technology. In gaming machines, generic fixed cable harness
arrangements inside the housing of a device do fix individual
cables in predictable positions. With knowledge of the position of
the cable, unauthorized manipulation from outside the case is
possible. A hacker can drill into the case at a suitable position
to access particular cables. If a person manipulating the device
knows the respective position where a cable or cable strand runs,
there is a danger of this person manipulating a plurality of other
devices this way.
[0007] Thus, a further additional object of the invention is the
reduction of the manipulability of the device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention provides for a cable holding device
(element) adapted for use within a casino-style gaming machine, for
the accommodation of one or more cables. The cable holding device
includes a base body as well as a number of latching projections
projecting from the base body. The latching projections extend in
rows that oppose each other, whereby the latching projections and
base body cooperate to define a channel area for guiding the
cables. The base body is L-shaped, W-shaped, or has another shape
effective at defining at least one channel area.
[0009] The latching projections are configured to have ends that
interlock without contact, such as in a comb-like manner. The ends
of a first row of latching projections oppose and extend between
the ends of a second row of latching projections to define the
channel area. The latching projections are flexible to enable
insertion and removal of a cable into, and out from, the channel
area.
[0010] The latching projections are flexible to a quick change of
cable from the cable holding device with relatively little effort.
Further individual cable strands may be exchanged.
[0011] Thus quickly or with relatively little effort a
configuration or modification of the cable route of one or several
cables can be achieved, whereby the cable strands are removed from
the cable holding elements inside the housing of the device and are
laid in other cable holding elements in the same case. Thus it is
possible to remedy manipulation very easily because the cable
holding elements allow a plurality of possible configurations and
thereby cable strands can be laid in a more or less random position
in a device. Hereby a targeted manipulation of the device is made
difficult.
[0012] In addition, the invention offers the advantage that an easy
and flexible installation of multiple cables and cable strands in a
device housing of the same electronic device is possible. A
particular advantage is given by exchanging cables, such as while
exchanging wired components of the device, whereby individual
cables can be very easily removed from the cable holding elements
through the latching projections.
[0013] The cable holding element or the cable channel does not
require any separate closing or locking elements, such as closing
clips, through which a simple operation is allowed and the
installation time is reduced.
[0014] A particular aspect of the invention foresees that the
latching projections confining the channel area are L-shaped, which
latching projections are at a distance opposite each other, so that
the channel area features a closed and/or U-shaped channel
cross-section. This advantageous embodiment of the latching
projections or of the channel cross-section allows the simple
laying or removal of the cable strand, or the cables, into the
channel area or out of the channel area.
[0015] Furthermore, it can be provided that in the longitudinal
direction of the channel area the latching projections are arranged
in such a manner, so that these, preferably without contact,
interlock in a comb-like manner, so that the end of at least one
latching projection is arranged and/or protrudes between two
respectively opposite latching projections. Thereby the
unintentional falling out of the cables or cable strands, caused
for example by shaking, from the cable channel is prevented.
[0016] It can be further provided that the latching projections are
constructed to be elastically bendable respectively to be
resilient, so that these can be swinging against the base body of
the cable holding element and after the swinging return to their
initial position. Hereby the laying of cables into the cable
channel is facilitated, whereby a cable can be pressed through the
intermediate area between two latching projections.
[0017] A particularly advantageous embodiment of the latching
projections, which prevent shifting or sliding of the cable strands
from the cable channel, foresees that the latching projections are
developed in a curved shape, in particular in an angled-hook shape,
and feature two latching projection sections, whereby the first
latching projection section projects in an angle of
70.degree.-90.degree., preferably 85.degree.-90.degree., in
particular, exactly vertically and/or normally, from the respective
area and whereby the second latching projection section continues
at the distant end of the respective area of the first latching
projection section and projects in an angle, in particular with an
angle between 70.degree. to 110.degree., preferably 90.degree., to
the first latching projection section in direction towards the
latching projections, which project from the respective areas
opposite each other.
[0018] A constructively particular simple embodiment of the
latching projections foresees that the two latching projection
sections are developed integrally, in particular developed from a
flat body and/or a profile rod, that features an arc between the
first and the second latching projection section.
[0019] So as to facilitate the penetration of the cable strands
into the cable channel or the cable holding element it can be
foreseen that the two latching projection sections enclose an angle
of less than or equal to 90.degree..
[0020] So as to enable a particular simple cable conduit and enable
a development of longer cable holding elements with a longer
extension in cable direction it can be foreseen that the two areas
of which the latching projections project run parallel to another
and/or lie at one level.
[0021] So as to achieve a balanced pressure of the base body of the
cable channel when inserting the cables or cable strands or the
removal of the cables or cable strands and to achieve a simple
constructive embodiment of the cable channel it can be foreseen
that the respective number of latching projections, which project
from both areas, deviate by no more than one from another.
[0022] So as to facilitate the positioning of the cable strands
into the cable channel or the cable holding element it can be
foreseen that the ends of the latching projections or the ends of
the second latching projection sections are inclined towards the
base body.
[0023] So as to prevent an unintentional shifting or sliding of the
cable strands or cables, in particular by vibrations, it can be
foreseen that for each latching projection, of which the end is
arranged between two latching projections projecting from the
respective area opposite each other, another projecting latching
projection from the opposite area is foreseen, of which the end is
approximated to the end of the respective latching projection and
is opposite, whereby, in particular, the front sides of the ends of
the other latching projection and the latching projection are
opposite each other.
[0024] So as to achieve a constructively simple embodiment of such
a cable channel it can be foreseen that the other latching
projections have each a first latching projection section, that
projects from the base body in an angle, in particular an angle of
70.degree. to 110.degree., preferably 90.degree., and feature a
second latching projection section that continues the first
latching projection section and projects from the first latching
projection section.
[0025] A simplification of the constructive development foresees
that the form and/or the alignment of the first and/or second
latching projection section of the other latching projections
corresponds to the form and alignment of the first and/or second
latching projection sections of the latching projections.
[0026] A further added or alternative simplification of the
construction foresees that the length of the first latching
projection section of the other latching projections corresponds to
the length of the first latching projection section of the latching
projections.
[0027] A further simplification of the structure of the cable
holding element according to the invention foresees that the
latching projections projecting from the first area and/or the
second area are developed and/or arranged equally, and/or that all
latching projections are designed equally.
[0028] For the same purpose it can be additionally or alternatively
foreseen that the other latching projections projecting from the
first area and/or from the second area are constructed and/or
aligned equally, and that all other latching projections are
developed equally.
[0029] For the development of longer cable holding elements, which
have a longer longitudinal extension in direction of the cable it
can be foreseen that latching projections project from two areas,
whereby a number of first latching projections project from the
first of the two areas and a number of the second latching
projections project from the second of the two areas.
[0030] For the prevention of shifting and sliding of cables or
cable strands from the cable channel it can be foreseen that the
first latching projections project from subareas of the first area,
which lie on a first straight line and/or that the second latching
projections project from subareas of the second area, which lie on
a second straight line, whereby the first straight line and the
second straight line are preferably arranged in a parallel manner
to each other.
[0031] Additionally or alternatively, for the same purpose it can
be foreseen that a number of the other latching projections and/or
from subareas of the second area project, which lie on the first
straight line, and the remaining of the other latching projections
project from subareas of the second area, which lie on the second
straight line.
[0032] So as to obtain a space-saving construction, which prevents
a twisting or jamming of cables, which are placed outside the cable
holding element, it can be foreseen that between each two latching
projections a respective further latching projection is
arranged.
[0033] Thereby it can be particularly foreseen that the second
latching projection section of the latching projections, if
applicable, also the second latching projection sections of the
other latching projections, lie at the same level.
[0034] For the reduction of material requirements of the base body
it can be foreseen that the base body has at least one recess in
the areas opposite the latching projections.
[0035] For the stabilisation of the latching projections as well as
the prevention of a breaking-off of the latching projection when
inserting and extracting cable strands or cables, it can be
foreseen that the base body features at least one, in particular
two, in particular vertically and/or normally, projecting
projections from it, of which the individual latching projections
and, if applicable, the other latching projections project.
[0036] For a simplified guiding of the cables it can be foreseen
that the channel cross-section of the channel area narrows and/or
extends at least in a subarea along the longitudinal extension of
the channel area.
[0037] So as to achieve a simple insertion and extraction of the
cables into the cable holding element or out of the cable holding
element it can be foreseen that the latching projections are
developed to be elastically bendable and/or to be resilient.
[0038] So as to prevent a breaking-off of the latching projection
when inserting or extracting the cable strands or cables it can be
foreseen that the relation of the width in longitudinal direction
of the cable holding element to the thickness of the latching
projections is between 4:1 to 4:1.5, in particular 4:1.3.
[0039] So as to guarantee a sufficient elastic bendability it can
be in particular foreseen that the latching projections, if
applicable the other latching projections and/or the entire cable
holding element, are made from synthetic materials, in particular
polyethylene PE and/or polypropylene PP.
[0040] Furthermore the invention relates to a cable holding
arrangement comprehending a number of cable holding elements in
accordance with the invention.
[0041] So as to achieve a cabling non-identifiable or
non-predictable for externals it can be foreseen that the
individual cable holding elements are arranged equally aligned on a
common base body.
[0042] So as to achieve an easy or simple fastening of the cable
holding element to a device it can be foreseen that the base body
features fastening devices, in particular releasable without tools,
for the fastening of the cable holding to a device, in particular
with a frame of device.
[0043] In order to reduce the bill of materials cost it can be
foreseen that the common base body has at least one recess in the
areas opposite the latching projections.
[0044] For the fastening of a cable holding element in corner areas
of a device it can be foreseen that the common base body forms a
W-shaped angle profile and, in addition, latching projections of
each of the cable holding elements project from the central bow
edge of the W-shaped angle profile.
[0045] Hereby a particular large cable cross-section can be
achieved, if projections project from the bow edge and/or the
trailing edge of which the latching projections project.
[0046] A particularly advantageous adjustment in the corner areas
of a right-angled device is achieved if the W-shaped angle profile
in the area of the central bow edge, preferably also in both
trailing edges, features a right angle.
[0047] For the fastening of a cable holding to evenly developed
surfaces of the device it can be foreseen that the common base body
is developed in a flat manner and/or even manner and the individual
latching projections project from the same side of the base
body.
[0048] In order to achieve a plurality of different cabling
possibilities and thereby counteract an intentional manipulation by
third parties it can be foreseen that the individual cable holding
elements are arranged equally and, if applicable, are arranged side
by side and/or consecutively.
[0049] For the same purpose it can be additionally or alternatively
foreseen that the first and the second straight line are arranged
in a parallel manner to each other.
[0050] Finally the invention refers to an electronic device, in
particular a betting and gaming machine or a betting and gaming
device that at least comprehends a cable holding according to
invention or at least a plurality of cable holding elements
according to invention. Such an electronic device has a plurality
of cabling possibilities, which allow the manufacturer of the
device to equip his devices with different cable positions so as to
prevent a manipulation occurring always in the same manner of his
betting and gaming devices.
[0051] In the following four embodiments of the invention are
described in greater detail with the following drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0052] FIG. 1 shows a cable holding with a W-shaped cross-section
in an angled view.
[0053] FIG. 2 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 from a
different perspective in an angled view.
[0054] FIG. 3 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 in a lateral
view.
[0055] FIG. 4 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 in a lateral
view from the other side.
[0056] FIG. 5 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 from an above
view.
[0057] FIG. 6 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 from a below
view.
[0058] FIG. 7 shows the cable holding shown in FIG. 1 with a view
of the channel area.
[0059] FIG. 8 shows the interior of an electronic device, in the
corner area of which a cable holding element, as shown in FIG. 1,
is installed.
[0060] FIG. 9 shows a second embodiment of the invention in an
angled view.
[0061] FIG. 10 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 from a different perspective in an angled view.
[0062] FIG. 11 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 from the side.
[0063] FIG. 12 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 from the opposite side.
[0064] FIG. 13 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 with a view of the channel area.
[0065] FIG. 14 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 from above.
[0066] FIG. 15 shows the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG.
9 from below.
[0067] FIG. 16 shows the interior of a device with a number of
cable holdings installed therein, as shown in FIG. 9.
[0068] FIG. 17 shows a third embodiment of the invention from an
angled view.
[0069] FIG. 18 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention from an
angled view.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0070] In FIG. 1 a first embodiment according to invention of a
cable holding 50 with two cable holding elements 1 and 1' is shown.
The cable holding elements 1 and 1' feature a common base body 100,
whereby two channel areas 13 and 13' divided from each other are
developed. The base body 100 features a W-shaped angle profile 101,
which features a central bow edge 102 as well as two trailing edges
103. The central bow edge 102 lies parallel to the trailing edges
103 and lies with these at the same level.
[0071] Both channel areas 13 and 13' are each confined by one half
of the W-shaped profile 101 as well as the projections 17 and 18.
The projections 17 and 18 project from the bow edge 102 and the
trailing edges 103. In one embodiment, the projections 17 and 18
project from the central bow edge 102. In another embodiment, the
lateral projections 17 and 18 project from one of the two
respective trailing edges 103.
[0072] These projections 17 and 18 in the present embodiment are
developed normally in an upright manner to the level determined by
the central bow edge 102 as well as both trailing edges 103 and are
attached to the central bow edge 102 or to the trailing edges 103
to extend the edges 102 and 103, respectively. The projections 17
and 18 extend in a profile longitudinal direction of the W-shaped
profile 101 across the entire length of the profile and stand
normally at the level determined by the central bow edge 102 and
the trailing edge 103.
[0073] At the respective distant end of the bow edge 102 or the
respective trailing edge 103 of the respective projection 17 and 18
a surface with an area 111 and 121 is developed, from which
individual projections 11 and 12 project.
[0074] The first cable holding element 1 confines the first channel
area 13. The first channel area 13 is on the distant end of the
trailing edge 103 of the projection 17 and 18. The areas on the
central projections 17 and 18 are referred to as areas opposite to
each other 111 and 121. Similarly, in relation to the second cable
holding element 1' that confines the second channel area 13', the
area on the distant end of the trailing edge 103 of the projection
17 and 18 and the area on the central projection 17 and 18 are
referred to as areas opposite to each other 111 and 121.
[0075] FIG. 7 shows the latching projections 11 and 12. The
latching projections 11 and 12 each include a respective first
latching projection section 113 and 123, as well as a respective
second latching projection section 114 and 123. The latching
projections 11 and 12 are developed in an L-shape or in an
angled-hook shape and feature each two respective latching
projection sections 113, 114, 123, and 124. Each latching
projection 11 and 12, respectively features a first latching
projection section 113 and 123 and a second latching projection
section 114 and 124. The first latching projection sections 113 and
123 stand vertically and/or normally to the areas 111 and 121 from
which they project. The second latching projection sections 114 and
124 continue the first latching projections 113 and 123 at its
respective distant end.
[0076] The latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, 124 are
developed integrally and are developed from a flat body. In the
present case curved profile rods are used as latching projections
11 and 12. These profile rods or flat bodies feature between the
first and the second latching projection sections 113, 114, 123,
and 124 each have an arc 115 and 125. The arcs 115 and 125 are
developed in such a manner that the two latching projection
sections 113, 114, 123, and 124 enclose an angle of no less than
90.degree.. Preferably, the angle is approximately 75.degree..
[0077] The second latching projection sections 114 and 124 project
from the end of the first latching projection section in direction
of the respective opposite area 111 and 121. The individual
latching projections 11 and 12 are arranged in a comb-like manner,
that is they are arranged at a distance from each other and are
aligned equally, whereby all latching projections 11 and 12
projecting from the same area 111 and 121 of the first cable
holding element 1 and 1' have the same distance to the respectively
adjacently arranged latching projections 11 and 12.
[0078] The latching projections 11 and 12 project from points
and/or subareas on the areas 111 and 121, which are each arranged
on a common straight line 116 and 117. The latching projections 11
and 12 opposite each other interlock without contact, whereby the
ends 110 and 120 of the latching projections 11 and 12 or the ends
110 and 120 FIG. 2. are approximated to the second latching
projections 114 and 124 without contact.
[0079] Each end 110 and 120 of the respective latching projections
11 and 12 is arranged between two latching projections 11 and 12 of
the respective opposite area 111 and 121 or protrudes into the
intermediate area between two projecting latching projections 11
and 12 of the opposite area 11 and 12. The individual ends 110 and
120 of the latching projections 11 and 12 or the second latching
projection sections 114 and 124 are arranged so that these do not
contact the projecting latching projections 11 and 12 of the
opposite areas 111 and 121. In the present embodiment all latching
projections 11 and 12 are equally developed and aligned and do not
contact each other.
[0080] On the projections 17 and 18, which project from the central
bow edge 102, are latching elements 11 and 12. These latching
elements 11 and 12 define the first channel area 13 and the other
channel area 13'. The side facing away from the central bow edge
102 of the central projections 17 and 18 develops thereby an area
111 and 121 from which latching projections 11 and 12 project to
define of the first channel area 13 as well as for the defining of
the second channel area 13'.
[0081] The arrangement of the latching projections 11 and 12 occurs
in such a manner that the channel areas 13 and 13' features a close
and/or U-shaped channel cross-section.
[0082] In one embodiment of the invention, both of the two cable
holding elements 1 and 1' of the cable holding 50 include each four
first latching projections 11 and four second latching projections
12. The ends of the second latching projection sections 123 and 124
are inclined towards the common base body 100 or to the level
determined by the trailing edges 103 as well as the central bow
edge 102.
[0083] Four fastening elements 107 are arranged in the area of the
W-shaped profile 101. The W-shaped profile facilitates a tool-free
and releasable fastening of the cable holder 50 with a device 60 or
with its frame 61. This achieves the goal of simple assembly.
[0084] A preferred arrangement of the cable holder 50 shown in
FIGS. 1 to 7 is shown in FIG. 8. The device in this case includes a
frame 61 and multiple wall elements, which form a device housing
and encloses a device interior.
[0085] The individual edges of the W-shaped profile 101 of the
cable holder 50 are aligned at a right angle to each other.
[0086] FIG. 8. shows the cable holder 50 mounted on an angled
corner profile of the frame 61 of a device 60, whereby the
individual fastening means 107 engage into the recesses on the
corner profile of the frame 61 and thus allow a releasable
fastening of the cable holder 50 on the frame 61. In addition, FIG.
8 shows a cable 2 that is guided into one of the two channel areas
13 of the cable holder 50.
[0087] The base body 10 and 100 of the cable holder 50 features a
recess at the areas opposite the latching projections 11 and 12.
Furthermore, additional recesses are foreseen in which the
fastening means 107 for the fastening at the frame 61 of the device
60 are located. The channel cross-section of both channel areas 13
and 13' of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 7
remains the consistent across the entire longitudinal direction of
the respective channel areas 13 and 13'.
[0088] The latching projections 11 and 12 in the present embodiment
of the invention are developed to be elastically bendable and to be
resilient and consist of synthetic materials such as polyethylene.
The latching projections 11 and 12 have a spring effect so that the
latching projections 11 and 12 may flex and return to their initial
position after their deflection and swiveling in the course of the
insertion of the cables 2 into the channel areas 13 and 13'. The
consistency of the polyethylene is thereby selected in such a
manner so that the latching elements have a bending stiffness and
elasticity that allow a swiveling of the individual latching
elements 11 and 12 so that a cable can be inserted through pressure
onto the latching elements 11 and 12 in the channel areas 13 and
13'.
[0089] Alternatively the cable holding element 1 can also be made
from polypropylene or other elastically bendable and resilient
synthetic materials. In the present case not only the latching
projections 11 and 12 but also the entire cable holder 50 may be
developed from synthetic materials.
[0090] In FIGS. 9 to 16 a second embodiment according to invention
of a cable holding 50 is shown. The second embodiment of the
invention corresponds with the first embodiment of the invention
with the exception of the deviations outlined below.
[0091] The common base body 100 of this cable holding 50 is
developed in a flat and even manner. The individual latching
projections 11 and 12 are also arranged on areas 111 and 121 on
projections 17 and 18, which run in a parallel manner to the level
determined by the base body 100. The common base body 100 features
a number of fastening means 107 with which the cable holding 50 can
be arranged at the frame 61 of a device 60 releasable without
tools. The cable holding 50 defines two channel areas 13 and 13',
which are arranged in a parallel manner, and which are divided from
each other by centrally arranged projections 17 and 18. The three
projections 17 and 18 of the base body 100 project from it and
carry at the distant end to the base body 100 the individual
latching projections. The form, shape and alignment of the
individual latching projections 11 and 12 are otherwise identical
to the first embodiment.
[0092] The essential difference between the first and the second
embodiment of the invention is that the base body 100 of the second
embodiment features a flat and even shape. The projections are
directly attached to the level of the base body 100. Due to the
form of the base body 100 the cable holding 50 as shown in the
second embodiment of the invention, can be preferably used for
assembly at even supports.
[0093] In FIG. 16 an interior cabling of a device 60 is represented
in more detail, whereby a plurality of cable holdings, as shown in
the second embodiment of the invention in FIGS. 9 to 15, is used.
In contrast to the embodiments of cable holdings 50 shown in FIGS.
9 to 15, the embodiment of FIG. 16 has cable holdings 50 having
four channel areas divided from each other and, which are arranged
on a common base body 10.
[0094] The cable holdings 50 are bolted via the fastening means 107
of the base plate 10 to or with housing parts of the device 60.
Alternatively, a tool-free fastening can be foreseen, for example,
the fastening means 107 may be formed by a bore, into which
flexible segment sections are arranged so that a rod-shaped body
inserted into the bore is fixed through the segment section in a
barbed-hook manner. The flexible segment section can be developed
from the same material as the base plate 10.
[0095] As is apparent from the area bearing the mark A in FIG. 16
the guiding of cables 2, 2', 2'', and 2''' or cable harnesses in
device 60 can occur in different ways. The cable holding 50
features four different channel areas 13, whereby all of the cables
2, 2', 2'', and 2''' only run through two of the four channel areas
13, while the remaining channel areas 13 of the cable holding 50
are free of cables 2. A targeted manipulation of a device 60 would
however only be possible, if a person performing a manipulation
knows the exact position of the individual cables 2, 2', 2'', and
2''' and can conduct an effective interruption from outside. But if
the cables 2, 2', 2'', and 2''' are during the production always
guided in a different way, then an effective manipulation is made
considerably difficult. Through the simple disconnecting and
relaying of cables 2, 2', 2'', and 2''' into or out of the channel
area 13 a simple new cabling is possible and a manipulation from
outside of the individual cables 2, 2', 2'', and 2''' is made more
difficult.
[0096] The first as well as the second embodiment are developed
symmetrically around a level which runs through the central
projections 17 and 18 and stands normally at the level determined
by the trailing edges.
[0097] A third embodiment of the invention of a cable holding 50 is
shown in FIG. 17 and features an even and flat common base body
100, which has four fastening means 107 for the fastening of the
common base body 100 or the cable holding 50 to the frame 61 of a
device 60. On the common base body 10 there are four cable holding
elements 1, which are aligned equidistant and parallel with each
other.
[0098] Each of the cable holding elements 1 features two
projections 17 and 18 which project from the common base body 100
almost vertically or normally. At the end of the projections 17 and
18 distant from the base body 100 latching projections 11 and 12 as
well as other latching projections 15 and 16 project. As shown in
the previous embodiments the latching projections 11 and 12
comprehend each a first latching projection section 113 and 114
that essentially runs normally with an angle of 70-90.degree., in
particular 85-90.degree., to the base body 10. Arcs 115 and 125
represent the curvature of the latching projections 11 and 12 and
the second latching projection sections 114 and 124 run almost
parallel to the base body 10.
[0099] The latching projection 11 and 12 project in a comb-like
manner from the respective projections 17 and 18, whereby the ends
110 and 120 of the respective latching projections 11 and 12
protrude or are aligned each between two opposite areas 111 and 121
or from the projection 17 and 18 opposite each other.
[0100] Those areas 111 and 121 of the cable holding 50 at the end
of the projections 17 and 18 distant to the base body 10 run in a
parallel manner and lie at the same level. As in the two previous
examples the number of latching projections 11 and 12, which
project from the areas 111 and 121, are equal.
[0101] Alternatively, it can naturally be foreseen for all
embodiments of the invention that a deviation between the number of
latching projection 11, which project from the first area 111, from
the number of latching projections 12, which project from the
second area 121, is different. It is particularly advantageous if
the respective number of latching projections 11 and 12 projecting
from both areas 111 and 121 preferably differ by 1. In particular,
in any case a deviation no greater than 1 is possible without
detriment to the functionality of the cable holding 50.
[0102] FIG. 17 shows an embodiment of the invention where all
second latching projection sections 114 and 124 lie at the same
level, whereby this level runs parallel to the level of the base
body 10.
[0103] For each latching projections 11 and 12, of which the end is
arranged between two latching projections 11 and 12 of the
respective opposite areas 111 and 121, other projecting latching
projections 15 and 16 are foreseen, upon which, the ends 151 and
161 are approximated to the end of the respective latching
projections 11 and 12 and lies opposite. In the present embodiment
also the other latching projections 15, 16 lie at the same level,
which runs parallel to the base body 10, in which also the second
latching projections 123 and 124 lie. The front sides of the ends
110, 120 151, and 161 of the latching projections 11 and 12 and the
other latching projections 15 and 16 lie opposite each other.
[0104] The other latching projections 15 and 16 feature a first
latching projection section 151 and 161 that projects from the base
body 10 or the projection 17 and 18 of the base body 10 essentially
normally at an angle of 70.degree.-90.degree., in particular
85.degree.-90.degree.. The second latching projections 152 and 162,
of the other latching projections 15 and 16, extends the first
latching projection section 151 and 161 at its end distant to the
base body 10. The other latching projections 15 and 16 feature an
arc 153 and 163, that connects the respective first and second
latching projection sections 151, 152, 161, and 162, whereby the
first and the second latching projection sections 151, 152, 161,
and 162 are in an almost right angle to each other. The form and
alignment of the first and/or second latching projection sections
151, 152, 161, and 162 of the other latching projections 15 and 16
corresponds to the form and alignment of the first and second
latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, and 124 of the latching
projections 11 and 12.
[0105] The length of the first latching projection sections 151 and
161 of the other latching projections 15 and 16 thereby corresponds
to the length of the first latching projection sections 113 and 123
of the latching projections 11 and 12. The form and alignment of
the first and second latching projection sections 151, 152, 161,
162 of the other latching projections 15 and 16 correspond to the
form and alignment of the first and/or second latching projection
sections 113, 114, 123, 124 of the latching projections 11 and 12.
The other latching projections 15 and 16 and the latching
projections 11 and 12 are constructed equally and aligned
equally.
[0106] As with both previous embodiments, each cable holding
element 1 features areas 111 and 121 on the projections 17 and 18,
respectively. The latching projections 11 and 12 extend and project
from the areas 111 and 121. Those parts of the areas 111 and 121
from which the latching projections project lie each on a straight
line 116, 117. Each cable holding element 1 of the cable holding 50
shown in FIG. 17 features two projections 17 and 18.
[0107] On the first of the two projections 17 a first area 111 is
foreseen on which a number of first latching projections 11 project
in direction of the second opposite projection 18. Similarly, on
the second projection 18 a second area 121 is foreseen from which a
number of the second latching projections 12 project in direction
of the first projection 17. All first latching projections 11
project from subareas of the first area 111, which lie on the first
straight line 116. All of the second latching projection 12 project
from subareas of the second area 121 of the second projection 18,
which lie on the second straight line 126.
[0108] All first straight lines 116 and second straight lines 126
of the cable holding elements 1 of the cable holding 50 in FIG. 17
lie in a parallel manner to each other.
[0109] Also the other latching projections 15, 16 project each from
subareas of the first and second area 111 and 121, which lie on the
respective first of second straight line 116 and 126. A number of
the other latching projections 15 and 16, hereinafter called the
first other latching projections 15, project from subareas of the
first area 111, which lie on the first straight line 116. The
remaining other latching projections, hereinafter called the second
other latching projections 16, project from subareas of the second
area 121, which lie on the second straight line 126. Between two
latching projections 11 and 12, which lie adjacently on one area
111 and 121 a respective other latching projection 15, 16 is
arranged. The second latching projection sections 114 and 124 of
the latching projections 11 and 12 and the second latching
projection sections 152 and 162 of the other latching projections
15 and 16 lie at the same level.
[0110] The individual latching projection sections 113, 114, 123,
and 124 are developed integrally from a flat body or a profile rod,
which has between the first and the second latching projection
section 113, 114, 123, and 124 an arc 115, 125. The latching
projections 11 and 12 are developed to be elastically bendable and
to be resilient, whereby the relation of the width in longitudinal
direction of the channel or the cable holding element 1 to the
thickness of the latching projections 11 and 12 is between 4:1 to
4:1.5, in the present embodiment the preferable value is 4:1.3.
[0111] The entire cable holding 50 consists in the present
embodiment of polyethylene. The consistency of the polyethylene is
thereby selected in such a manner so that the latching elements
have a bending stiffness and elasticity that allow a swiveling of
the individual latching elements 11 and 12, so that a cable can be
inserted through pressure onto the latching elements 11 and 12 in
the channel area 13 and 13'. In addition, in this particular
embodiment of the invention the entire cable holding 50 is
developed integrally.
[0112] Alternatively, the cable holding 50 shown in FIG. 17 can
also be made from polypropylene or other synthetic materials that
have a similar consistency or material property, in particular
elasticity and bending stiffness.
[0113] Another fourth embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 18
refers to a single cable holding element 1 with a base body 10. The
cable holding element 1 and 1' develops a divided channel area 13.
The base body 10 is developed in a plate-shaped manner with a base
plate where at the trailing edges 103, the projections 17, 18
project.
[0114] These projections 17 and 18 are in the present embodiment
developed normally in an upright manner to the level determined by
the base plate and are attached to the central bow edge 102 or to
the trailing edges 103 and continue these. The projections 17 and
18 extend in profile longitudinal direction across the entire
length of the cable holding element 1 and stand normally at the
level determined by the trailing edges 103.
[0115] At the respective end, distant to the respective trailing
edge 103, of the respective projection 17 and 18 a surface with an
area 111 and 121 is developed, from which individual latching
projections 11 and 12 project.
[0116] In relation to the first cable holding element 1, which
confines the first channel area 13, the areas 111 and 121 on the
distant end of the trailing edge 103 of the projection 17 and 18
and the area on the central projection 17 and 18 are referred to as
areas opposite to each other 111 and 121.
[0117] In the present embodiment the latching projections 11 and
12--as well as with the remaining embodiments--comprehend each a
first latching projection section 113 and 123 as well as a second
latching projection section 114 and 124. The latching projections
11 and 12 are developed in an L-shaped or in an angled-hook shape
manner and feature each two respective latching projection sections
113, 114, 123, and 124. Each latching projection 11 and 12 features
a first latching projection section 113 and 123 and a second
latching projection section 114 and 124. The first latching
projection sections 113 and 123 stand vertically i.e. normally to
the areas 111 and 121 from which they project. The second latching
projection section 114 and 124 continues the first latching
projection 113 and 123 at its distant end of its respective area
111 and 121.
[0118] The latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, and 124 are
developed integrally and are developed from a flat body. In the
present case curved profile rods are used as latching projections
11 and 12. These profile rods or flat bodies feature between the
first and the second latching projection section 113, 114, 123 and
124 each an angle section or an arc 115, 125. This arc 115, 125 can
be developed in such a manner that the two latching projection
sections 113, 114, 123 and 124 enclose an angle of no less than
90.degree., in the present case approximately 75.degree..
[0119] The second latching projection sections 123 and 124 project
from the end of the first latching projection section in direction
of the respective opposite area 111 and 121. The individual
latching projections 11 and 12 are arranged in a comb-like manner,
that is they are arranged at a distance from each other and are
aligned equally, whereby latching projections 11 and 12 projecting
all from the same area 111 and 121 of the first cable holding
element 1 and 1' have each the same distance to the respectively
adjacently arranged latching projections 11 and 12.
[0120] The latching projections 11 and 12 project from point on the
areas 111 and 121, which each latching projection 11 and 12 are
arranged on a common straight line 116 and 117, respectively. The
latching projections 11 and 12 opposite each other interlock
without contact, whereby the ends 110, 120 of the latching
projections 11 and 122 or the ends 110 and 120 of the second
latching projection section 114 and 124 are approximated to each
other without contact.
[0121] Each end 110 and 120 of the respective latching projection
11 and 12 is arranged between two latching projections 11 and 12 of
the respective opposite area 111 and 121 or protrudes into the
intermediate area between two projecting latching projections 11
and 12 of the opposite area 11 and 12. The individual ends 110 and
120 of the latching projections 11 and 12 or the second latching
projection sections 114 and 124 are arranged so that these do not
contact the projecting latching projections 11 and 12 of the
opposite area 111 and 121. In the present embodiment all latching
projections 11 and 12 are equally developed and aligned and do not
contact each other.
[0122] The alignment of the latching projections 11 and 12 occurs
in such a manner that the channel area 13 features a closed
cross-section, or a U-shaped channel cross-section.
[0123] In the present embodiment the cable holding element 1
comprehends in each case four first latching projections 11 and
four second latching projections 12. The ends of the second
latching projection sections 123 and 124 are inclined towards the
common base body 100 or to the level determined by the trailing
edges 103.
[0124] For simple assembly two fastening elements 107 are arranged
in the area of the base plate, and which facilitate the tool-free
and releasable fastening of the cable holding 50 to a and/or with
device 60 and/or with its frame 61.
[0125] The latching projections 11 and 12 in the present embodiment
of the invention are developed to be elastically bendable and to be
resilient and consist of synthetic materials, namely polyethylene.
The consistency of the polyethylene is thereby selected in such a
manner so that the latching elements feature a bending stiffness
and elasticity that allow a swiveling of the individual latching
elements 11 and 12, so that a cable 2 can be inserted through
pressure onto the latching elements 11 and 12 in the channel area
13. After the bending the latching elements 11 and 12 return to
their initial position. Alternatively, the cable holding element 1
can also be made from polyethylene or other elastically bendable
and resilient synthetic materials.
[0126] When inserting a cable 2 the latching projections 11 and 12
are bent by the pressure of the cable 2 in direction of the base
body 10 or the common base body 11 and let the cable 2 enter the
channel cross-section. If the cable is in the channel cross-section
the latching elements 11 return to their initial position due to
their elasticity. The latching projections 11 and 12 can thus be
resiliently or elastically swiveled at one level normal to the
longitudinal direction of the cable holding element 1.
[0127] The shown flat-formed latching projections 11 and 12 project
from the areas 111 and 121 and confine the channel area 13. The
latching projections 11 and 12 are developed in a bent manner as
profile parts and feature in their longitudinal direction a flat
profile with a constant cross-section. The proceed direction of the
latching projection 11 and 12 proceeds at one level normal to the
longitudinal direction of the cable holding element 1. The flat
profile has in longitudinal direction of the cable holding element
1 an essentially greater extension than in a direction normal to
the longitudinal direction of the cable holding element 1. As
already mentioned, a relation of 4:1 to 4:1.5, in particular 4:1.3,
between the extension of the maximum dimension of the flat profile
of the latching projection 11 and 12 in longitudinal direction of
the cable holding element 1 and the dimension of the profile of
latching projection 11 and 12 in a direction normal thereto is
preferable.
[0128] An advantageous embodiment is given in the form of a cable
holding element 1 for the accommodation of one or multiple cables 2
comprehending a base body 10 as well as a number of latching
projections 11 and 12 projecting from the base body 10, that
project from areas 111 and 121 opposite each other of the base body
10, whereby the latching projections 11 and 12 and, if applicable,
the base body 10 define a channel area 13 for the guiding of cables
2, characterised in that the latching projections 11 and 12
preferably interlock without contact i.e. in a comb-like manner, so
that the end 110, 120 of at least one of the latching projections
11 and 12, which project from one area 111 and 121, is arranged
and/or protrudes between two latching projections 11 and 12
projecting from the respective opposite area 111 and 121.
[0129] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element as aforesaid, characterised in
that the latching projections 11 and 12 confining the channel area
13 are formed in an L-shape, which are at a distance opposite each
other, so that the channel area 13 features a closed cross-section,
or a U-shaped channel cross-section. In longitudinal direction of
the channel area 13 the latching projections 11 and 12 are arranged
in such a manner that these interlock, preferably without contact,
in a comb-like manner, so that the end 110, 120 of at least one of
the latching projections 11 and 12 is arranged/protrudes between
two latching projections opposite each other 11 and 12. The
latching projections 11 and 12 are configured to be elastically
bendable and to be resilient, so that these can be swiveled against
the base body 10 of the cable holding element 1 and after the
swiveling return to their initial position.
[0130] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the latching projections 11 and 12 are developed in a
curved shape, in particular in an angled-hook shape, and feature
two latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, 124, whereby the
first latching projection section 113, 123 projects in an angle of
70.degree.-90.degree., preferably 85.degree.-90.degree., in
particular exactly vertically and/or normally, from the respective
area 111 and 121 and whereby the second latching projection section
114, 124 continues at the distant end of the respective area of the
first latching projection section 113, 123 and projects in an
angle, in particular in an angle between 70.degree. to 110.degree.,
preferably 90.degree., to the first latching projection section
113, 123 in direction of the latching projections 11 and 12, which
project from the respective areas 111 and 121 opposite each other,
and/or that the two latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, 124
are developed integrally, in particular from a flat body and/or a
profile rod, which feature between the first and the second
latching projection section 113, 114, 123, 124 an arc 115, 125.
[0131] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the two latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, 124
enclose an angle of no less than or equal to 90.degree., and/or
that the two areas 111 and 121 from which the latching projections
11 and 12 project run parallel to another and/or lie at one level,
and/or that the respective number of latching projections 11 and
12, which project from the two areas 111 and 121, deviate by no
more than one, and/or that the ends of the latching projections 11
and 12 or the ends of the second latching projection sections 123,
124 are inclined towards the base body 10.
[0132] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that for each latching projection 11 and 12, of which the end is
arranged between two projecting latching projections 11 and 12 of
the respective opposite area 111 and 121, another projecting
latching projection 15, 16 from the opposite area 111 and 121 is
foreseen, of which the end 150, 160 is approximated to the end of
the respective latching projection 11 and 12 and lies opposite,
whereby in particular the front sides of the ends 110, 120 150, 160
of the other latching projections 15, 16 and the latching
projection 11 and 12 lie opposite each other.
[0133] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the other latching projections 15, 16 each feature a first
latching projection section 151, 161, that projects from the base
body 10 in an angle, in particular in an angle of
70.degree.-90.degree., preferably 90.degree., and features a second
latching projection section 152, 162, that continues the first
latching projection section 151, 152 and projects from the first
latching projection section 151, 152, that in particular the form
and/or alignment of the first and/or second latching projection
section 151, 152, 161, 162 of the other latching projections 15, 16
corresponds to the form and alignment of the first and/or second
latching projection sections 113, 114, 123, 124 of the latching
projections 11 and 12, and that in particular the length of the
first latching projection section 151, 161 of the other latching
projections 15, 16 corresponds to the length of the first latching
projection section 113, 123 of the latching projections 11 and
12.
[0134] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the latching projections 11 and 12 projecting from the
first area 111 and/or from the second area 121 are developed and/or
aligned equally, and/or that all other latching projections 11 and
12 are developed equally, and/or that the other latching
projections 15, 16 projecting from the first area 111 and/or from
the second area 121 are developed and/or aligned equally, and/or
that all other latching projections 15, 16 are developed
equally.
[0135] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the latching projections 11 and 12 project from two areas
111 and 121, whereby a number of first latching projections 11
project from the first of both areas 111 and a number of second
latching projections 12 project from the second of the two areas
121, and/or that the first latching projections 11 project from
subareas of the first area 111, which lie on a first straight line
116 and/or that the second latching projections 12 project from
subareas of the second area 121, which lie on a second straight
line 126, whereby the first straight line 116 and the second
straight line 126 are preferably aligned in a parallel manner to
each other, and/or that a number of the other latching projections
15, 16 and/or form subareas of the second area 121 project, which
lie on the first straight line 116, and the remaining of the other
latching projections 16 project from subareas of the second area
121, which lie on the second straight line 126, and/or that between
each of the two latching projections 11 and 12 a respective other
latching projection 15, 16 is arranged, and/or that the second
latching projection sections 114, 124 of the latching projections
11 and 12, if applicable, also the second latching projection
sections 152, 162 of the other latching projections 15, 16 lie at
the same level, and/or that the base body 10 features in the areas
opposite the latching projections 11 and 12 at least one recess
105.
[0136] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the base body 10 features at least one, in particular two,
in particular vertically and/or normally, projecting projections
17, 18 from it, of which the individual latching projections 11 and
12 and, if applicable, the other latching projections project
15/16, and/or that the channel cross-section of the channel area 13
narrows and/or extends at least in a subarea along the longitudinal
extension of the channel area 13, and/or that the latching
projections 11 and 12 are developed to be elastically bendable
and/or to be resilient, and/or that the relation of the width in
longitudinal direction of the cable holding element 1 to the
thickness of the latching projections 11 and 12 is between 4:1 to
4:1.5, in particular 4:1.3.
[0137] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding element 1 as aforesaid, characterised
in that the latching projections 11 and 12, if applicable, the
other latching projections 15, 16 and/or the entire cable holding
element 1, are made from synthetic materials, in particular
polyethylene PE and/or polypropylene PP.
[0138] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding 50 comprehending a number of cable
holding elements 1 as aforesaid, characterised in that the
individual cable holding elements 1 are arranged equally aligned on
a common base body 100, whereby preferably the base body 100
features fastening means 107 for, in particular releasable without
tools, fastening of cable holdings 50 to a device, in particular
with a frame 61 of a device 60, and/or that the common base body
100 in the areas opposite of the latching projections 11 and 12
features at least one recess 105.
[0139] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding 50 as aforesaid, comprehending in
particular two cable holding elements 1, characterised in that the
common base body 100 develops a W-shaped angle profile 101, whereby
the latching projections 11 and 12 of the two cable holding
elements 1 project from the central bow edge 102 of the W-shaped
angle profile 101 and, in addition, latching projections 11 and 12
of each of the cable holding elements 1 project from the trailing
edges 103 of the W-shaped angle profile, and whereby, if
applicable, projections project from the bow edge 102 and/or the
trailing edge 103, of which the latching projections project 11 and
12, and/or whereby, if applicable, the W-shaped angle profile 101
features in the area of the central bow edge 102, preferably also
in both trailing edges 103, 104, a right angle.
[0140] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of a cable holding 50 as aforesaid, characterised in that
the common base body 100 is developed in a flat and/or even manner
and the individual latching projections 11 and 12 project towards
the same side from the base body 100, and/or that the individual
cable holding elements 1 on the base body 100 are arranged equally
and, if applicable, are arranged side by side and/or consecutively,
and/or that the first and second straight line 116, 117 are
arranged in a parallel manner to each other.
[0141] A particularly advantageous embodiment is further given in
the form of an electronic device, in particular betting and/or
gaming device, with a cable holding 50 as aforesaid or with a
plurality of cable holding elements 1 as aforesaid.
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