Patent ID: 6774303
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
In a vibration damper, a clamp for attachment to a suspended conductor, said vibration damper including a damping structure, and said clamp comprising:a base having a housing for attachment to said damping structure and a first clamp member extending from said housing, said first clamp member having a first extension section and a second extension section; a second clamp member positioned between said first and second extension sections, said first and second clamp members cooperating to provide a passageway for said suspended conductor; and an eyebolt for securing said second clamp member to said first clamp member, said first and second extension sections continuously abutting said second clamp member to prevent rotation of said second clamp member about said eyebolt, and said eyebolt including a shaft having a first shaft end and a second shaft end, a threaded portion being located at said first shaft end for interconnection with said first and second clamp members, and a loop portion located at said second shaft end for engagement with an installation tool for said vibration damper, said eyebolt further including a shoulder positioned between said threaded portion and said loop portion of said shaft and oriented substantially perpendicular to said shaft.