Methods and systems are provided for an integrated bracket for securely retaining one or more cables of a harness to a vehicle body. In one example design, the integrated bracket may include a first plate with an opening to receive a fastener to securely attach the bracket to the vehicle body; an inlet gate coupled to the first plate; a second plate coupled and angled to the first plate; a protection shield extending from the first plate; and an exit gate attached to the second plate, each gate having an extending arm pair. In one example, by routing the cables of the harness through the bracket, and securely retaining the cables using clamps on the inlet and outlet gates, the bracket provides a simplified system for securely attaching the harness to the engine, thereby minimizing unnecessary cable movement, while reducing stresses exerted on the harness.

A method and assembly for mounting a conduit on a mounting surface utilizing a conduit mounting assembly. The conduit mounting assembly includes a first clamp portion, a second clamp portion, a connecting screw and a conduit securement screw. The method includes providing the conduit mounting assembly, mounting the first clamp portion on a tile, mounting the second clamp portion opposite to the first clamp portion on the tile, connecting the first clamp portion with the second clamp portion utilizing the connecting screw and mounting the conduit on the second clamp portion utilizing the conduit securement screw and a conduit fastening member.

A retaining clip configured to secure an elongate member to a generally planar panel is described herein. The retaining clip includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and an end wall interconnecting the side walls. The side walls define a gap configured to receive the panel. The retaining clip includes further includes a resilient first cantilevered prong projecting into the gap from the first side wall and a resilient second cantilevered prong projecting from into the first gap from the second side wall. Free ends of the first and second prongs are characterized as having a pair of pointed barbs on distal edges of the first and second prongs. The pointed barbs are configured to increase a removal force required to remove the panel from the first gap. A method of forming such a retaining clip is also described.

Clamping device including sheet metal, wedge-washers, and fastening members. Sheet metal includes first segments and second segment, where each of the first and second segments include conduit-facing end and outwardly-extending end. Conduit-facing ends are joined to each other and wrapped around conduit in opposite directions. Outwardly-extending ends extend in opposite direction to outwardly-extending end. Each outwardly-extending end is bent at bend angle towards a respective conduit-facing end. Wedge-washers are disposed on first and second segments. Each wedge-washer includes sidewall inclined in a direction opposite to bend angle and in contact with a respective outwardly-extending end. Fastening members are disposed on respective wedge-washer.

The invention relates to a clamp (1), in particular for fastening tubular objects to an underlying surface, comprising a clamp band (2), which has a first peripheral end (3) having a first leg (4) and a second peripheral end (5) having a second leg (6), and comprising at least one clip (7, 71), which is arranged on at least one of the legs (4, 6) on a side opposite the other leg (6, 4). The problem addressed by the invention is that of designing such a clamp in a simple manner and provide said clamp economically. This problem is solved in that the clamp band (2) has at least one projection (21), which interacts with the at least one clip (7, 71).

A stretch-mount clamp assembly may include a first connector of a first non-elastic material, a second connector of a second non-elastic material, and a tension device that includes an elastic material. The first connector having an inner side opposite an outer side, the first connector including a first retainer extending from the inner side of the first connector. The second connector having an inner side opposite an outer side, the second connector including a second retainer extending from the inner side of the second connector. The tension device connects the inner sides of the first connector and the second connector. The tension device includes a first overmold portion that is overmolded onto at least a portion of the first retainer to form a first mechanical interlock and a second overmold portion that is overmolded onto at least a portion of the second retainer to form a second mechanical interlock.

A support assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) system includes a bracket comprising a base and an arm extending from the base. The arm includes a flange having a plurality of connectors configured to facilitate coupling to a clamp at each of a plurality of positions along the arm. The arm is configured to engage with and support a conduit of the HVAC system via the clamp.

A method of assembling a tube assembly includes the steps of providing a saddle clamp having a first clamp half extending for less than 50 percent of a circumference of a tube, and a second clamp half extending for more than 50 percent of the circumference of the tube, placing a tube on the first clamp half, resting on a static structure, and applying a lubricant to a laterally inner surface of the second clamp half and then bringing the second clamp half onto the tube, and then driving a fastener to secure the first and second clamp halves. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.