Flexible tube or cord anchoring apparatus
US6431500B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3916
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An anchoring apparatus for locating a flexible tube or cord at a selected location between a fixed terminal and a movable device attached to one end of the tube or cord is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base having a securing clip extending from a circular platform, and a cover attached to the base and including a circular cover body and a raised shield section. A mounting material layer is affixed to a bottom surface of the base. A top portion of the shield section has an access opening thereacross extending between support openings at first and second side walls of the shield section. The tube or cord is releasably received at the clip through the access opening and support openings and is cooperatively held at a position relative to the base by the clip and the support openings.
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