Patent ID: 6126121
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: F16L,H02G

Abstract:
A binding tool for binding and attaching a bundle of cables having a binding stay and a tightener, whereinsaid binding stay comprises:a bottom portion to support the bundle of cables;first and second arm portions extending parallel to each other from opposed ends of said bottom portion;first and second sawtooth-like notches formed on a side of each of said first and second arm portions, respectively; anda tightener support portion provided at the upper end of said first arm portion to allow rotation of said tightener when engaged therewith,said tightener comprises:a clamping plate bridged between said first and second arm portions, for clamping the bundle of cables against said bottom portion;first and second engaging projections provided at opposed ends of said clamping plate to engage said first and second sawtooth-like notches, respectively; anda disengaging portion for disengaging said first engaging projection from said first sawtooth-like notches as well as said second engaging projection from said second sawtooth-like notches by releasing the engagement of the engaging projections from said first and second sawtooth-like notches; whereinsaid tightener support portion is engaged with one end of said clamping plate to prevent said clamping plate from being separated from said first arm portion when said clamping plate is rotated about said one end.