CABLE LACING TIE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
1 . A cable lacing tie device comprising a head assembly and a cable lacing tape;
the head assembly retaining a first portion of the cable lacing tape and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly; and
the head assembly further comprising a retainer adapted to retain a portion of the length of cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly.
2 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the cable lacing tape is a first end of the cable lacing tape that is molded within the head assembly.
3 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 1 , wherein the retainer further comprises protrusions.
4 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is movable.
5 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 1 , wherein the head assembly further comprises a compression member.
6 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 5 , wherein the compression member urges a portion of the cable lacing tape into engagement with the retainer.
7 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 5 , wherein the compression member further comprises the retainer.
8 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 5 , wherein the compression member further comprises protrusions that engage the cable lacing tape.
9 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 5 , wherein the head assembly further comprises an undercut and the compression member further comprises a locking extension that is adapted to engage the undercut.
10 . A cable lacing tie device comprising a head assembly, a cable lacing tape, and a retainer adapted to urge a portion of the cable lacing tape into a retained position within the head assembly.
11 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 10 , wherein at least a further portion of the cable lacing tape is connected to the head assembly.
12 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 10 , wherein the head assembly further comprises a body and the retainer is connected to the body.
13 . The cable lacing tie device of claim 12 , wherein the retainer is pivotally connected to the body of the head assembly.
14 . A method of holding together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device, wherein the cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape configured to have a first portion of the cable lacing tape retained within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape with a second portion extending from the head assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
locating the head assembly at or near the plurality of objects;
moving the second portion of the cable lacing tape to a position looped around the plurality of objects; and
moving the second portion of the cable lacing tape to a position wherein the second portion of the cable lacing tape engages and is retained within the head assembly.
15 . The method of holding together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device of claim 14 , wherein the first portion of the cable lacing tape is insert-molded within the head assembly.