Patent ID: 6049040
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A cable guide apparatus for guiding a longitudinal element, comprising a cable, along a predefined multi-dimensional curvilinear path, comprising: a body having at least one cable receiving channel of predetermined dimensions formed in a major surface therein, said at least one cable receiving channel being substantially fitted to said at least one cable, said at least one cable receiving channel following a predefined multi-dimensional curvilinear path through said body, fastening means, formed as an integral part of said body, for providing a site for application of a fastener to secure said cable guide apparatus to a surface; cable protection means, mountable on said major surface, for covering said at least one cable receiving channel, and plurality of latching means formed in both said body and said cable protection means to enable said cable protection means to be rigidly secured to said body in both axial and radial directions with respect to said cable receiving channel.