Patent ID: 7726922
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for attaching a cable to a structure, comprising: an elongated rod having a varying cross-section in a longitudinal direction; first and second elongate sleeves, each having an expandable engagement member, mounted on said elongated rod in a first position to facilitate insertion of said expandable engagement member of said first sleeve in a hole defined by the structure and said expandable engagement member of said second sleeve in said first sleeve, said first and second sleeves capable of being axially translated along said elongated rod to a second position to facilitate a positive engagement of said expandable engagement member of said first sleeve within the hole wherein the elongated rod causes radial expansion of said expandable engagement member of said second sleeve within said first sleeve to facilitate a positive engagement of the expanded engagement member of the second sleeve with said first sleeve; and at least one attachment element carried by at least one of said first and second sleeves, wherein said attachment element is adapted to be attached to the cable.