Method and device for automatically binding bundles of cables

US6513555B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• A. RAYMOND & Cie · FR

Inventors

• Hans-Jurgen Lesser · Rheinfelden (Baden), DE
• Martin Busch · Grafing, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 15, 2001
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2003
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B13/345
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for binding bundles of cables uses a continuously fed cable tie to bind the cables. The cable tie is wound around the bundle of cables by guide claws. The cable tie is secured by a latching lock which can be positioned in front of the guide claws. The cable tie is then cut off in a non-tensioned state behind the latching lock. While bundling the cables, a fastener can be positioned at the bundling location next to the latching lock if necessary. The fastener is configured so as to anchor the loom of cables to a support element. A carriage which can be shifted in the binding device, positions the latching locks and fasteners. The carriage includes holding jaws and a carrier which clutches the locks and fasteners fed from above. The carriage carries the parts to the outlet of the device at the transition area to the guide claws of the device. A feed channel is provided in the carriage. Said feed channel overlaps with the outlet of the insertion channel for the cable tie in the housing when the carriage moves forward. In this position, the cable tie can be pushed through the latching lock because an insertion tab which is connected to the carriage.