Patent ID: 7658350
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A retaining member for holding and supporting an elongated element from a support, said retaining member comprising: a base portion attachable to the support; and a holding portion connected to said base portion and comprising a recess for holding the elongated element therein, said recess comprising: a tubular portion; and a plurality of spaced ribs extending radially inwardly from said tubular portion to have different radial heights, wherein: said ribs comprise at least one first rib having a first radial height and a plurality of second ribs having a second radial height smaller than the first radial height; said holding portion further comprises an elongated slot for allowing insertion of the elongated element into said recess via said elongated slot; and said elongated slot has opposite elongated edges extending in an axial direction of said tubular portion and said first rib is spaced, in a circumferential direction of said tubular portion, from each of the edges of said elongated slot by at least one of said second ribs; and further comprising a further holding portion connected to said base portion and comprising a further recess for holding another elongated element therein, said further recess having a smooth inner surface free of ribs or teeth; and wherein said holding portions are positioned on opposite sides of said base portion.