Patent attributes
A cable retaining apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a band that is wrapped around a group of cables and a clamping portion that holds the ends of the band. The clamping portion has a body portion that is fixed to one end of the band. The body portion also has an axle mounted to it, the axle having a slot cut into it to receive the other end of the band. The end of the axle has a rotatable head for engagement by a tool such as a spanner so that rotation of the head causes the axle to rotate. The body portion also has an aperture that is aligned with an aperture in the axle so that a pin can extend through the apertures to prevent rotation of the axle. In use the band is placed round the cables and its end inserted into the slot. The axle is then rotated and band winds around the axle until it tightens around the cable. The pin is then inserted into the apertures to prevent the band unwinding.