DESC:FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to an application tool and is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and is used for inserting loose, bundled and scattered wires and cables in a flexible conduit. It is with this tool all such wires and cables can be inserted in flexible conduit easily and conveniently and even pulled out from within at ease, keeping rest inside.

PROBLEM / BACKGROUND / REASON BEHIND THIS INVENTION:

Tools for inserting wires and cables in a pipe or conduit exist and are mainly used in telecommunication industry for inserting telecom cables inside pipes for protection. But these are meant for industrial use and are of no help in domestic sector such as at home, offices and at similar places wherein such wires and cables are long and cumbersome and use thereof are unavoidable and remains scattered and disorganised.

Further none of these tools are user friendly and lacks the ability of easy insertion of bundled and discrete wires and cables.

The most typical and annoying drawback of these wires and cables are:
These get entangled, creating a tangle making it difficult to identify the single cable.
These cables occupy a large space.
The cables cannot be easily separated or joined for cleaning the work station.

There are many other challenges and need for organising wires and cables, both bundled and discrete, as faced by industries across everywhere and even by other end users both at home and offices too.
Effect on health and safety
Damages caused by rodents and similar animals
Deterioration, due to normal wear and tear, if exposed and also due to adverse weather conditions.
Bearing cost of replacement

Thus cable protection is important, and is necessary to overcome the above.

Products for inserting cables and wires are available in abundant and have been in use across all industries, and elsewhere. However, they are all basically for industrial use and for bigger cables thus causing inconvenience in organizing such cables in a proper manner at domestic end.

Thus the purpose of this invention is to remedy the drawbacks of the said prior art, by disclosing a device or an application tool that inserts and retains these bundled and discrete wires and cables inside a flexible conduit in a practical, convenient, easy, rapid and effective way and also retaining the aesthetic look of these conduits since it comes under different sizes and colours to match interiors.

This invention provides simplified and time effective solution in inserting cables and wires inside flexible conduit. This flexible conduit, as the name suggests, is flexible in nature and form with a slot design which is open, thus maximizing the bending ability of the conduit and also maximizing the bundle coverage and protection when the same is flexed.

This application tool is specifically designed based on the diameter of the flexible conduit and even though it is a separate tool but works together with the said flexible conduit.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION:

In order to obviate the aforesaid drawbacks of inserting bundled and discreet wires and cables inside a conduit, the primary object of the invention is to provide instant solution both at industrial and domestic end with the simplified method to overcome the same.

Another object of the invention is to make this flexible conduit application tool highly strong and durable which can last a long time.

Yet another object of this invention is to insert such bulk and discreet wires and cables inside the flexible conduit in a convenient and easy way.

Yet another object of this invention is to make it easier to replace wires or cables in an existing application when it is installed in conduit.

Yet another object of this invention is to easily fish out wires through the smooth lining of the conduit, and side opening of the applicator tool.

Yet another object of this invention is to enable pulling out of even a single wire and cable as required, without disconnecting or removing all wires and cables and even without switching off the system or apparatus.

Yet another object of this invention is to ensure that wires or cables are inserted together at ease and it doesn’t come out.

Yet another object of this invention is to ensure that applicator tool when inserted inside the flexible conduit doesn’t slip out and moves easily inside the conduit laying down wires and cables inside.

Yet another object of this invention is thus to ensure proper cable management.

Yet another object of this invention is to ensure easy repair of wires and cables by pulling out applicable one through the applicator tool.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:

This invention has the systematic method of inserting the loosely held wires and cables, both bulk and discrete, everywhere inside the flexible conduit.

An Application Tool for inserting bulk and discrete wires and cables inside the flexible conduit, for safety and for protecting the same is disclosed herein.

The tool though appears to be one piece; it includes two parts conjoined together.

The first part or member has a second part or member or an extension part connected there to and a pointed portion extending at an oblique angle from the first top part.

The first part is having a receivable portion connected there to and the said pointed portion of the second part is extending at an oblique angle from the top end of the first part.

The first and the second part are connected to each other in moulded form forming one single piece and cannot be moved apart.

The second part is basically nose or bullet shaped and has plurality of ribs on all exposed sides.

The rib pattern acts as groove and prevents the tool to slip or come out when inserted inside the flexible conduit.

This application tool is utilized to insert bundled or discreet wires or cables in a flexible conduit and also helps to pull out any single wire or cable as required keeping inside the rest of the wires or cables as inserted.

This application tool is supported by detent, which when pressed holds both the first and the second part together and maintaining frictional tension when the tool is in closed position.

This detent also provides resistance to induction until the wires or cables are completely inserted inside.

The nose or bullet portion eases transition of the flexible conduit onto wires or cables to be inserted there in.

Further the same application tool can be used to pull out any number of wires or cables as per need.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:

FIG. 1 is a front view of the application tool.

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the application tool.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the application tool.

FIG. 4 is a left side perspective view of the application tool.

FIG. 5 is showing inserted position of the application tool in flexible conduit.

FIG. 6 is perspective view of application tool with wire ready to be inserted inside flexible conduit.

FIG. 7 is perspective view of application tool after insertion or laying down of wires inside flexible conduit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The illustrated embodiments of the invention are directed to an application tool for inserting cables and wires in a flexible conduit.

FIG. 1 shows a two member application tool 100 moulded from a material to a single tool. The tool is applied for inserting wires or cables inside flexible conduit as shown in FIGS. 5-7.

FIG. 2 shows an inclined or perspective view of the application tool 100. Both in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 the first part 101 and the second part 102 are joined and moulded together into one piece.

The first part 101 has a top end 103 and a bottom end 104 from where the wires and cables 109 are inserted and passed on to the flexible conduit 108, as shown in FIGS. 5-7

The second part 102 ends as a nose portion 105 extending or protruding downward at an oblique angle from the first top end 103 as shown in FIGS. 1-2.

The first nose portion 105 is in extended bullet shaped and has plurality of ribs 106 on its sides as shown in FIGS. 1 & 2.

The nose portion 105 helps in insertion and easy movement of the tool 100 inside the flexible conduit 109 along with bundled or individual wires and cables 109 to lay down the same inside the flexible conduit 108 in secured manner.

The first member 101 has a retaining detent 107 on the right side which when open and released helps in insertion of wires and cables 109 and when pressed on both sides gets closed and in turn creates a grip and helps for pulling down the application tool 100 inside the flexible conduit 108 and in turn lays down and secures all wires and cables 109 therein.

As shown in FIG. 3 the tool 100 is moved in an open position by extending the detent 107 on both the sides from its normal position. User can now insert wires or cables 109 in bundled or in individual form into the application tool 100. The detent 107 on the application tool 100 is then closed by pressing with fingers on both the sides for a proper grip and to retain the cables and wires 109 inside as shown in FIGS. 5-7

In FIGS. 5 & 6 the nose portion 105 of the second member 102 of the application tool 100 is inserted from the top opening 110 of the flexible conduit 108. The user then slides the tool 100 inside the conduit 108 and in the process all cables and wires 109 are laid down therein as shown in FIGS. 6 & 7. The application tool 100 is then moved out of the conduit 108 retaining the wires and cables 109 therein.

The said Application Tool 100 is manufactured from suitable plastic material of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) type.

The said Application Tool 100 comes under different colours and sizes to fit the flexible conduits of diameter range - 10mm, 16mm, 22mm, 28mm, 34mm and 40mm and more. The said Application Tool 100 can even be manufactured for other sizes of flexible conduits too.

The size of the said Application Tool 100 varies to allow cables and wires to fit and also for easy insertion into the flexible conduit and further to prevent falling out of such wires and cables.

The inner space of the said flexible conduit application tool 100 can be varied by changing the diameter as above considering the number and sizes of wires and cables to be inserted therein.

By way of example as above this Flexible Conduit Application Tool 100 with two parts 101, 102 joined together and its rib pattern 106 acting as a groove for easy insertion inside the flexible conduit 108 and also preventing slippage is contemplated to be within the scope of this invention. Many other forms of invention on these lines may also exist.

Thus the said invention relates to a method of inserting bulk and discreet wires and cables inside a conduit. The method comprises the following steps:

i. Providing an application tool 100 consisting of two parts 101, 102.
ii. The first part 101 has an extension part 102 connected there to and a pointed portion 105 extending at an oblique angle from the first top part.
iii. The second part 102 is connected to the first part 101 there to in moulded form and the said pointed portion or nose portion 105 extending at an oblique angle from the top end of the first part 101.
iv. The first 101 and the second part 102 are connected to each other forming one single piece and cannot be moved apart.
v. The second part 102 has plurality of ribs 106 on all exposed sides.
vi. The tool 100, basically the first part 101 can be opened or expanded from the set closed position for inserting bundled or discreet wires and cables 109 inside it.
vii. Tool 100 is then closed to hold and retain inserted bundled and discreet wires and cables 109 therein.
viii. The nose portion 105 of the tool 100 is then inserted inside the flexible conduit 108.
ix. The tool 100 is then moved by sliding inside the flexible conduit 108 and keeps inserting the bundled wires and cables 109 inside the conduit 108, and at end such wires and cables 109 are laid inside the conduit, and the application tool 100 is moved or taken out.

Moreover the above description and explanation of the invention are not an exhaustive listing of the forms such as flexible conduit application tool in accordance with the invention might take, rather they serve as the exemplary basics as presently understood. By way of example as above the application tool is contemplated to be within the scope of this invention. Many other forms of invention on these lines may also exist.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:

1. An application tool for inserting cables or wires in bundled form or individually in a flexible conduit, the tool comprising:
a. a first member having a first top open end and a first bottom end, the first member is having an extension member or termed as a second member connected thereto and
b. the second member is protruding downwards in an oblique or angular manner and ending in a nose position.

2. The application tool as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the first nose portion is bullet shaped and has plurality of ribs on both sides.

3. The application tool as claimed in Claim 1, has a retaining detent on right side of the tool which when widened or opened allows insertion of cables and wires easily inside the tool and when pressed creates a grip to glide the tool smoothly inside the flexible conduit and in turn wires or cables are laid therein and the application tool is removed.

4. The application tool as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the extension member i.e. the second member extends from the top open end of the first member protruding downward in an angular manner till the bottom open end of the first member.

5. The application tool as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the second member has plurality of ribs to ensure easy movement of the tool inside flexible conduit and to lay down wires and cables conveniently.

6. The application tool as claimed in Claim 1comes in different colour and sizes to fit flexible conduits.

7. The use of the applicator tool to make it insert bulk and discreet wires and cables inside the flexible conduit conveniently, to make it easier to replace and repair wires or cables or even to easily fish out wires easily in an existing application when it is inserted in conduit and without disconnecting or removing all wires and cables and even without switching off the system or apparatus.

8. The use of the applicator tool ensures that it doesn’t slip out and moves easily inside the flexible conduit laying down wires and cables therein.

9. An application tool for inserting cables or wires in bundled form or individually in a flexible conduit, the tool comprising:
a. a first member having a first top open end and a first bottom end, the first member is having an extension member or termed as a second member connected thereto and
b. the second member is protruding downwards in an oblique or angular manner and ending in a nose position,
wherein the detent on the right side of the first member opens up at least 75 degrees from the closed position.

10. A method of inserting wires or cables in a flexible conduit, the method comprising steps of:

i. Providing a tool comprising a first member having a first top open end and a first bottom end, the first member is having an extension member or termed as a second member connected thereto and protruding downwards in an oblique or angular manner and ending in a nose position,

ii. Inserting wires or cables inside the tool when in open position

iii. Closing the detent present on the tool to retain the wires and cables therein

iv. Inserting the nose portion of the application tool into the top opening of the flexible conduit

v. Moving the tool inside the conduit to lay down the wires and cables

vi. Taking out the application tool.