Electricity: conductors and insulators – Conduits – cables or conductors – Accessories
Patent
1996-05-22
1998-03-17
Kincaid, Kristine L.
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Conduits, cables or conductors
Accessories
174683, H01B 700
Patent
active
057289760
ABSTRACT:
A reclosable cover for converting a two-piece electrical wire and cable duct system into a one-piece reclosable duct. The cover is fabricated from a dual-durometer plastic co-extrusion having a flexible hinge portion extruded of a resilient lower durometer plastic material. A clip assembly formed along one edge of the cover includes a modified U-shaped channel to receive and clamp the top end of a duct channel sidewall. Flexible fins are provided within this channel to further locate and retain the duct cover. A generally V-shaped hinge support member and dual ridges provide enhanced hinge integrity and an interference engagement therebetween to provide a cover `remain-open` function. The clip assembly and support member share common elements to thereby improve on the space and cost efficiency of the duct cover.
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Page Mark
Santucci Donald
Cuneo Kamand
DEK, Inc.
Kincaid Kristine L.
Slater R. Winston
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