Patent ID: 6232552
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
An adjustable insulated wire holding block and clip combination comprising:a holding block;a plurality of transverse grooves provided in spaced-apart, parallel relationship across the width of said block and along the length of said holding block;a plurality of sets of open-ended openings in said holding block located on opposite sides of said grooves;at least one clip having a pair of spaced-apart legs joined together by a cross-member whereby said legs, with a barb on each of said legs, are adapted for insertion into one of said sets of said openings with said cross-member spanning one of said grooves;each opening having a given length which includes a plurality of spaced apart notches arranged in a series along said length of said opening;said barbs engagable with selected ones of said notches when said legs are inserted into one set of said openings;a pressure nub carried on said cross-member between said legs for forcible engagement with an insulated wire residing in said one groove;said plurality of sets of openings are staggered between adjacent ones of said grooves whereby a plurality of insulated wires and clips are permitted to be placed close together;one of said clips is of a U-shaped configuration in front elevational view;said plurality of wires are disposed in parallel spaced-apart relationship in said grooves and a separate one of said clips straddles or spans each of said insulated wires.