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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2008
May K. Cho, Sudbury, MA (US);
May K. Cho, Sudbury, MA (US);
Bendrix Wire & Cable, Inc., Milford, NH (US);
Abstract
Cable support insulators of the present invention generally have an insulator body having a cable base and a plurality of insulator sheds. The cable base has a ratchet locking mechanism to secure an electrical conductor to the insulator. In preferred embodiments, a cable support insulator is provided that has an insulator body includes a plurality of insulator sheds and a cable base. A locking base is connected to the cable base, and a retaining clamp is pivotally connected to the cable base. The cable base has a front end, a back end, and a seat adapted to receive a conductor cable. The locking base has a front plate having a plurality of ratchet teeth. The retaining clamp has a first retaining arm, a second retaining arm, and a locking blade.