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Method of installing half-spool accessory in a cable manager

US11644126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 2022
Grant dateMay 9, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B37/045
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.

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