20240055843. Cable Tray Assembly simplified abstract (EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED)
Contents
Cable Tray Assembly
Organization Name
EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
Inventor(s)
Jacob Lee Johnson of New Baden IL (US)
Cable Tray Assembly - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240055843 titled 'Cable Tray Assembly
Simplified Explanation
- A cable tray assembly consists of two cable tray sections with bases and rails, and a splice plate for attaching them together. - The splice plate and at least one of the cable tray sections have holes for connecting them. - A snap-fit connector with resilient arms is used to secure the splice plate to one of the cable tray sections.
Potential Applications
- Cable management in buildings - Industrial wiring systems - Data centers
Problems Solved
- Simplifies installation of cable trays - Provides a secure connection between tray sections - Reduces the risk of cables becoming loose or disconnected
Benefits
- Easy and quick assembly - Secure attachment of cable tray sections - Improved organization and maintenance of cables
Original Abstract Submitted
a cable tray assembly includes first and second cable tray sections each including a base and rails extending transversely from longitudinal sides of the base. at least one of the base and the rails defines a plurality of holes. a splice plate is configured to engage the first and second cable tray sections for attaching the first cable tray section to the second cable tray section. the splice plate defines a plurality of holes. at least one snap-fit connector includes a head and a plurality of resiliently deflectable arms extending from the head. the arms of the connector are configured to extend through aligned holes in the splice plate and one of the cable tray sections to secure the splice plate to said one of the cable tray sections.
