Patent ID: 6698069
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B65D,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming a low profile cable tie, comprising the steps of:molding a cable tie strap with a predetermined thickness, the strap having a first end with a substantially right angle bend in a non-use state and a free end; molding a locking head secured to the first end of the strap, the locking head including a strap accepting channel having a strap entry and a strap exit end aligned along a strap accepting channel axis, the strap accepting channel dividing the locking head into a first part and a second part, the first part of the locking head being secured to the first end of the strap along a strap attachment axis which is substantially parallel with the strap accepting channel axis, the locking head further including a locking device receiving cavity located in the second part of the locking head adjacent to and open toward the strap exit end of the locking head; forming a locking device with a fixable end and a free end that is angled at a predetermined acute angle relative to the fixed end; and providing the locking device in the locking device receiving cavity of the second part of the locking head so that the free end of the locking device extends into the strap accepting channel and the fixable end is securely fixed to the second part.