Patent · US Expired

Cover for cable trough

US7411126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 2006
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/0418
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for covering a trough member. A system can include a hinge clip coupled to a sidewall of the trough member and having arms creating a socket. The system can include a cover including a pivot member and a groove at one end. The pivot member can be received in the socket to allow the cover to pivot about the pivot member from open to closed positions, and one arm of the socket can be received in the groove in the open position. A capture clip including a ramp portion and a seat can be coupled to the other sidewall, and another pivot member at the other end of the cover can ride along the ramp and drop into the seat as the cover is pivoted from open to closed positions. The cover can also be two cover portions, each extending partially over the trough member and creating a slot therebetween.

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