Curtis A Nice

US Patent:

20140041932, Feb 13, 2014

Filed:

Aug 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/571139

Inventors:

Curtis A. Nice - Mebane NC, US

International Classification:

H02G 3/18

US Classification:

174668

Abstract:

Devices, systems, and methods for protecting a cable from damage and holding the cable in position with respect to an opening in a machine deck can include a first body portion with a first channel portion configured to receive a cable, a second body portion with a second channel portion configured to receive the cable, a hinge connecting the first and second body portions, and one or more flange portions connected to the first and/or second body portions and configured to support the body portions on a surface of a machine deck such that the cable is positioned at a predetermined angle. The first and second body portions can be pivotable with respect to one another about the hinge between a closed position in which the first and second channel portions can be substantially aligned and an open position in which the channel portions can be separated from each other.