Hanger for mounting cables

Abstract

A cable hanger for securing a cable to a supporting structure having an aperture includes; a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; and a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable into a space between the arms, and the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure. The cable hanger further includes: a pair of tabs extending inwardly from each arm into the space between the arms; and a gripping finger extending generally perpendicularly from each tab and generally tangentially to an outer surface of the cable.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cable hanger for securing a cable to a supporting structure having an aperture, the cable hanger comprising:
 a base panel having opposed ends;   a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end;   a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms;   wherein the arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable into a space between the arms, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure;   the cable hanger further comprising:   a pair of tabs extending inwardly from the base panel into the space between the arms; and   a gripping finger extending generally perpendicularly from each tab and generally tangentially to an outer surface of the cable;   wherein each tab includes a ridge that extends inwardly generally perpendicularly to the gripping finger, and wherein the ridges engage and grip the cable; and   wherein, upon insertion, of the cable, each tab deflects toward its respective arm, and the gripping fingers engage and grip the cable.   
     
     
         2 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 1 , wherein each tab includes a window with an edge, and wherein the gripping finger extends from the edge. 
     
     
         3 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 1 , wherein the cable hanger is formed of a metallic material. 
     
     
         4 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 1 , wherein the cable hanger is formed via a stamping operation. 
     
     
         5 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 1 , wherein the cable hanger is formed as a monolithic component. 
     
     
         6 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 1 , wherein the gripping fingers include grip enhancing features. 
     
     
         7 . A cable hanger for securing a cable to a supporting structure having an aperture, the cable hanger comprising:
 a base panel having opposed ends;   a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end;   a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms;   wherein the arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable into a space between the arms, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure;   the cable hanger further comprising;   a pair of tabs extending inwardly from the base panel into the space between the arms; and   a gripping finger extending from each tab, wherein each tab includes a ridge that extends inwardly at an angle relative to the gripping finger, and wherein the ridges engage and grip the cable; and   wherein, upon insertion of the cable, each tab deflects toward its respective arm, and the gripping fingers engage and grip the cable.   
     
     
         8 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 7 , wherein the gripping finger extends generally perpendicularly to its corresponding tab. 
     
     
         9 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 8 , wherein the gripping finger is generally tangential to an outer surface of the cable. 
     
     
         10 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 7 , wherein each tab includes a window with an edge, and wherein the gripping finger extends from the edge. 
     
     
         11 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 7 , wherein the cable hanger is formed of a metallic material. 
     
     
         12 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 11 , wherein the cable hanger is formed via a stamping operation. 
     
     
         13 . The cable hanger defined in  claim 7 , wherein the cable hanger is formed as a monolithic component. 
     
     
         14 . The cable hanger defined, in  claim 7 , wherein the gripping fingers include grip-enhancing features.