摘要 |
A one-piece cable tie (100), such as an in-line cable tie, includes a hybrid locking mechanism including both a fixed locking wedge (130) and a hinged locking wedge (120). The hinged locking wedge (120) may be laterally offset from the fixed locking wedge (130) along a longitudinal axis of an internal passageway (114) of the cable tie head (110). Preferably, the hinged locking wedge (120) is located on a top surface of the passageway (114) while the fixed locking wedge (130) is located on a bottom surface of the passageway (114). The hinged locking wedge (120) may be located close to the strap ingress (112). The cable tie (100) is preferably made of Nylon 6.6, yet can achieve both a low thread insertion force and a high loop tensile strength suitable for demanding applications. Maximized strength is achieved through use of multiple teeth on each of the hinged and fixed locking wedges. |