WO2012051655A1

WO2012051655A1 - Cable laying device and cable installation system

Info

Publication number: WO2012051655A1
Application number: PCT/AU2011/001332
Authority: WO
Inventors: Leigh Klugh
Original assignee: Leigh Klugh
Priority date: 2010-10-20
Filing date: 2011-10-20
Publication date: 2012-04-26
Also published as: AU2011318237A8; WO2012051655A8; AU2011318237A1

Abstract

A cable laying device comprising: one or more mountable cable guiding parts and a clamping means for clamping the cable laying device onto a cable ladder, wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts receive and guide a cable and wherein the cable laying device is able to be clamped at necessary positions on the cable ladder in a cable laying route during installation whereby multiple cables can be laid simultaneously or can be laid around a predefined corner in the cable laying route.

Description

Cable Laying Device and Cable Installation System

Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a cable installation system, and in particular, to a method and device for single and multiple cable installation system.

The invention can be applied to the industrial, commercial and domestic arena for installation of various cables including high voltage power, low voltage power, extra low voltage power, communication, fire systems, data optic fibre cables. It can be applied in the domestic, commercial or industrial environment, for existing plants, constructions sites, high rise buildings, houses, underground cable pulls and high voltage line installation. However, for convenience sake it shall be described herein in terms of a method and system of installation of single and multiple cables for industrial, commercial and domestic use.

Background to the Invention The installation of cables often requires a number of electricians. In addition to the number of electricians, inefficiency arises as the electricians must pull one cable at a time to prevent cable twisting.

The disadvantage is exemplified in the industrial industry where multiple cables are required to be laid over extensive distances. The electricians are required to travel continually between the start location and the end location to install multiple cables along a single cable laying route.

Electricians must also take time to pull loops out around the corners of a cable laying route to allow the cable to be installed over lengths around the corners of a cable laying route. This can sometimes require at least one electrician per bend. The prior art further provides for separate cable rollers. However they are time consuming to set up. Also another problem is that cables can become damaged with prior art systems and thus would require replacment. If damaged during the installation, this delays the installation process and increases costs as the cables must be removed and a new cable obtained and laid. This can impact on critical project schedules due to procurement of the cables. During installation, an increasing concern is the safety of the electricians who install the cables. The use of cable winches can pose .a serious safety threat to the electrician as the prior art systems are unable to withhold the cable in a suitable manner and can result in the cable flicking out. Given the large length of cables and whip-like effect, electricians can suffer serious injuries. This is especially evident when pulling cables with winches as the winches exert more pressure on the cables than hand feed such that they are likely to "flick out" of the cable rollers with greater force. The lack of safety is exemplified beyond the electrician as the exposed and damaged cables may not be identified during installation.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least substantially ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art or provide an effective alternative. It is understood that any reference herein to the term "cables", includes cables such as fibre optic cables, cables for networking and telecommunications related devices or electricity, air lines and/or hydraulic hoses and the term further applies equally to other cables, ropes or wires requiring installation along an installation route including, but not limited to, installation routes constructed by the means of cable ladder, cable tray, underground conduits or surface mouton conduits.

It is understood that any reference herein to a cable ladder includes, but is not limited to Kounis, Ezy Strut and Unistrut ladder or Burndy (trade marked products) and perforated tray cable trays or other systems or structure used to support insulated electric cables used for power distribution and communication. Summary of the Invention

The invention in one form provides a cable laying device comprising: one or more mountable cable guiding parts and a clamping means for clamping the cable laying device onto a cable ladder, wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts receive and guide a cable and wherein the cable laying device is able to be clamped at required positions on the cable ladder or the like in a cable laying route during installation, whereby multiple cables can be laid simultaneously or can be laid around a predefined corner in the cable laying route.

The invention further provides for a cable installation system, having: a plurality of mountable cable guiding parts to guide a cable around a cable laying route; a rope removably attached to a cable, to guide the cable through the mountable cable guiding part. Where the system is not powered manually by an electrician, a winch can be used to control the movement of the rope around the cable laying route. The mountable cable guiding part comprising of: a cable guide and an elongated body portion.

The cable guide is comprised of an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member that are pivotably attached. The upper clamp member and lower clamp member can be clamped around a cable and releasably locked into different positions.

The cable guide can be attached to a removable portion. The removable portion is attached to the elongated body portion to allow replacement or change of the cable guide to the elongated body portion to suit different types and different sizes of cables and/or air lines or hydraulic hoses. .

The elongated body portion comprises of a bracket and a control mechanism in which to connect the mountable cable guiding part to a cable ladder.

The control mechanism releases the bracket and is capable of locking the bracket into position. The control mechanism in one embodiment comprises of:

a pivot member;

a hook located on the elongated support member; variations can include bolt an arm, extending at a right angle from the pivot member, having a frame defining an inner aperture that is able to receive the hook;

The control mechanism assists in locking the mountable cable guiding parts to the cable ladder and releasing the mountable cable guiding parts from the cable ladder.

The present invention provides a cable laying device comprising of a clamping means for clamping the cable laying device onto a cable ladder, the cable laying device further including a plurality of mountable cable guiding parts which have respective pluralities of cable rollers to receive and guide a cable whereby the cable laying device is clamped at necessary positions on the cable ladder in a cable laying route during installation such that multiple cables can be laid simultaneously to maximise safety, elimintate cable damage, minimise labour, and to minimise twisting and intertwining of the cables to provide neatly arranged cables in a cost efficient and time efficient manner.

The use of one or more cable laying device forms a cable installation system. The invention therefore further provides a cable installation system wherein the clamping means includes a hinged mechanism at an apex of an upper arm and a lower arm whereby the lowering of the upper arm at the hinge mechanism allows the closure of the clamping means be secured to the cable ladder and secured by a clamp.

In addition, the invention provides a cable installation system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mountable cable guiding part comprises firstly of an elongated body portion comprising of an upper end and lower end whereby the lower end is attached to a mounting base and the upper end is attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part. The mountable cable guiding part further includes a mounting base for attaching to the upper arm of the clamping frame and a cable guiding part comprising of the connecting means for attachment to the upper end of the elongated body portion, an opening with an opposing hinged mechanism, a cable guiding frame and cable guide housing for securely positioning the cable.

The invention provides an elongated portion whereby the lower end of the elongated body portion of the mountable cable guiding part is releasably attached to a mounting base. In addition, the elongated portion provides a lower end which is releasbaly attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part.

Further, the mounting base is capable of releasably attaching the upper arm of the clamping frame.

The cable installation system also comprises of a plurality of cable laying device including a cable guiding part and clamping means whereby the cable guiding part directs the cable and eliminates cable twisting wherein the cable guiding part is removably connected to the clamping means for clamping the cable guiding part to a cable ladder. The cable installation system also includes a cable ladder, tray or conduit defining the cable laying route.

The mountable cable guiding part, in one form, has a continuous cable guiding frame in the closing position. The cable guiding part has a quadrilateral shaped cable guiding frame and/or a u-shaped cable guiding frame.

The clamping means has provided a lock mechanism to secure the upper arm and lower arm of the clamping frame to the cable ladder and an opposing hinged mechanism at the apex of a first clamping frame and a second clamping frame whereby the lowering of the first clamping frame at the hinge mechanism allows the closure of the clamping means be secured to the cable ladder and locked by a clamp. This lock mechanism is in the form of a slideably mounted clamp. The cable installation system further includes a clamping means having a ladder lock in profile connected to the inner side of the upper arm and complementary to a lock block on the inner side of the lower arm.

The invention further provides a ladder lock in profile to remove and insert different sized and shaped ladder lock in profiles to provide the flexible use of the clamping means to suit all types of ladders.

The invention includes a method of cable installation comprising of firstly, providing a cable ladder defining the cable layout route, providing a plurality of cable drums at the beginning of the cable layout route for gradual release of the stored cable upon a pulling action, attaching the clamping means of the clamping frame to the cable ladder and attaching the mountable cable guiding part to the clamping means. The pulling action by the electrician initiates the gradual release of the cable from the cable drum, the cable is positioned within the cable guiding part along the cable layout route to maximise safety, eliminate cable damage, minimise labour and the twisting and intertwining of the cables to provide neatly arranged cables in a cost efficient and time efficient manner.

In this method, the mountable cable guiding part comprises of firstly, an elongated body portion comprising of an upper end and lower end whereby the lower end is releasably attached to a mounting base and the upper end is releasably attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part. The mountable cable guiding part further includes a mounting base for releasably attaching to the first clamping frame and a cable guiding part comprising of the connecting means for attachment to the upper end of the elongated body portion, an opening with an opposing hinged mechanism, a cable guiding frame and cable guide housing for securely positioning the cable.

In this method, the mountable cable guiding part has a continuous cable guiding frame in the closing position. The cable guiding frame can be quadrilateral in shape, u-shaped or pigtail like.

Brief Description of the Drawings

In order that the invention can be more readily understood a plurality of embodiments of the invention are further described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein: Figure 1a provides a side view of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in the form of a diagrammatic representation, illustrating the clamping means in the closed position, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 1b provides a side view of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in the form of a diagrammatic representation, illustrating the clamping means in the open position, in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 1a;

Figure 2a provides a side view of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in the form of a diagrammatic representation, illustrating the clamping means in the closed position, in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; Figure 2b provides a side view of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in the form of a diagrammatic representation, illustrating the clamping means in the open position in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 2a;

Figure 3 provides a top view in the form of a diagrammatic representation of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in accordance with the embodiment of the invention as shown in Figures 1a and 1b;

Figure 4 provides a top view in the form of a diagrammatic representation of the clamping means component of the cable laying device in accordance with the embodiment of the invention as shown in Figures 2a and 2b;

Figure 5 provides a top view in the form of a diagrammatic representation of the rungs of a ladder in which the clamping means is clamped in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 6 is a front photographic image of a metal bracket in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 7 is a side photographic image of the metal bracket depicted in Figure 6, with a riser, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 8 is a side photographic image of a metal bracket, without a riser, in accordance with the embodiment of the invention presented in Figure 6;

Figure 9a is a front photographic image of a riser and Figure 9b is a side photographic image of a riser in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 10 is a diagrammatic representation of the back view of the winch in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 11 is a diagrammatic representation of the side view of the winch illustrating the winch in the first elongated stage and the second pivoted stage as shown in dotted form in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 12 is a diagrammatic representation of the rotatable guides in the winch in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 13 is a side view of the metal bracket, the straight locking bracket and the cable guide part in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 14a is a rear photographic view of a straight locking bracket in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 14b is a side photographic view of the straight locking bracket in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 14a;

Figure 15a is a side photographic view of the bend locking bracket in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 15b is a rear perspective view of the bend locking bracket in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 15a;

Figure 16a is a side view of a bend lower bracket in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 16b is a rear view of the bend lower bracket in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 16a;

Figure 17a is a side view of the straight lower bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 17b is a rear view of the straight lower bracket in accordance with the embodiment of the invention in Figure 17a;

Figure 18a is a side view of the installation of the lower bend bracket, the bend locking bracket and the cable guide part in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 18b is a side view of the installation of the lower straight bracket, the straight locking bracket and the cable guide part in accordance with another embodiment of the invention;

Figure 19a is a photographic illustration of the cable guide part in the open configuration allowing the insertion of a cable, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 19b is a photographic illustration of the cable guide part in the closed configuration allowing the insertion of a cable, in accordance with the embodiment of the invention in Figure 19a; Figure 20a is a side view of the cable roller in accordance with an embodiment of the invention whereby the cable guiding frame does not include an opposing hinge mechanism or opening and is provided in a pigtail configuration;

Figure 20b provides a top view of the cable roller in accordance with the embodiment in Figure 20a; Figure 21a is a diagrammatic representation of the front view of the mountable cable guide part in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 21b is a diagrammatic representation of the side view of the cable guide of the mountable cable guide part in accordance with the embodiment of the invention in Figure 21a; Figure 21c is a diagrammatic representation of a locking pin in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 21 d is a diagrammatic representation of the mountable cable guide part in accordance with the embodiment in Figures 21a, 21 b, 22a and 22b;

Figure 22a is an exploded view of the mountable cable guiding part detached from a bracket;

Figure 22b is a diagrammatic representation of the rear view of the mountable cable guiding part in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 23a is a diagrammatic representation of a side view of a mountable cable guiding part in the unlocked state in accordance with the embodiment of the invention presented in Figures 21 and 22; Figure 23b is a diagrammatic representation of a mountable cable guiding part in Figure 23a in the locked position;

Figure 24 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of the invention on a cable laying route allowing for the simultaneous instalment of a plurality of cables with a continuous rope in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 25 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to the elongated member of the cable ladder in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 26 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to the elongated member of the cable ladder in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 27a provides a diagrammatic illustration of the locking mechanism of the mounting base;

Figure 27b provides top view in the form of a diagrammatic illustration of the mounting base in accordance with the embodiment of the invention as shown in Figure 27a;

Figure 28 provides for a diagrammatic representation of the assembly and interaction between the components of the cable laying device in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 29 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to the elongated member of the cable ladder in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 30 provides a diagrammatic representation of a cable roller in which the elongated body portion is presented in an L-shape to allow cables to be pulled from one ladder level to another ladder level in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; Figure 31 provides a diagrammatic representation of a first and second ladder level wherein the cable laying device is positioned on the rungs of the cable ladder and elongated body portion to allow cables to be pulled from one ladder level to another ladder level in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; r¹

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Figure 32 provides a front and side perspective view of the cable roller in accordance with an embodiment of the invention whereby the cable guiding frame does not include an opposing hinge mechanism or opening;

Figure 33 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to a cable ladder in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 34 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to a cable ladder in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; Figure 35 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a corner clamping means for domestic use that is capable of receiving any one of the cable rollers described herein, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

Figure 36 provides a front diagrammatic representation of a mountable cable guiding part in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; Figure 37 provides a side diagrammatic representation of a mountable cable guiding part in accordance with the embodiment of invention in Figure 36;

Figure 38 provides a diagrammatic representation of the assembly of a plurality of cable rollers on a clamping means clamped to a cable ladder in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; Figure 39 is a side view diagrammatic representation of the underground cable installation system during use of a multiple cables, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; and,

Figure 40 is a top view diagrammatic representation of the underground cable installation system during use of multiple cables, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

Description of a Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

While we have described herein a particular embodiment of the cable installation system, it is envisaged that other embodiments of the invention could exhibit any number and combination of any one of the features herein described. However, it is to be understood that any variations and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

The invention provides a cable installation system for installing cables along a cable laying route, having a plurality of components. The components can comprise any one or more of a combination of a plurality brackets to form a clamping means, mountable cable guiding parts which have respective pluralities of cable guiding parts, a winch 140 and a drum 135.

The cable installation system is comprised of a bracket for attaching the plurality of components of the cable laying system to the cable ladder.

In a first embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 4, the bracket is in the form of a hinged bracket 10 which comprises of a bracket shape formed by a clamping frame in which to house and become secured and adapted to a cable ladder 5 of any type and shape. The clamping frame extends from the hinge mechanism 11 at two arms, an upper arm 2 in which, in the closing position, is positioned between the ladder profile bracket 41 and the lock in mechanism 42. The lower arm 3 is positioned beneath a feature of the cable ladder 5. Such a feature can include the cable ladder rung 6 or elongated bar 8 of a cable ladder. For example, the embodiment in Figure 28 attaches to a cable ladder rung 6 whilst the embodiment in Figure 29 attaches to the elongated bar 8.

The hinged bracket 10 provides for a hinge mechanism 11 to allow the clamping frame to move to an opened position (Figure 1 b) and from an opened position to a closed position (Figure 1a). It is however envisaged that other mechanisms, such as a snap fit effect, or clamps can also be utilised. However, in the current form the use of a hinge mechanism 11 with the clamp 13 is preferred as it reduces installation time by requiring less activity and manual labour by the electrician, thus providing for a cost effective option.

The hinged bracket 10 can be varied as desired or required. For example, in Figure 35, the hinged bracket 10 can be mounted on items including, but not limited to, steel or concrete corners, shed perilins and timber frames. It provides for a structure modified to provide a cornered attachment that can be bolted or screwed into corners. In such an embodiment, the hinge is along the longitudinal side of the hinged bracket 10 rather than at an axial point seen in Figure 1. The hinged bracket 10 provides an attachment mechanism in order to lock the upper arm 2 and lower arm 3 together by a clamp 13 however, it is envisaged that any other locking mechanism may be utilised such as a nut and bolt. In the embodiment presented in Figures 3 and 4, the top view of the hinged bracket 10, identifies a clamp receiving aperture 15 in which such an aperture 15 allows the slideable receiving of the clamp 13 for locking into position and maintaining the attachment between the upper arm 2 and the lower arm 3.

The clamping means provides a lock in mechanism between the upper arm 2 and the cable ladder 5. The flexibility of the current invention allows for the hinged bracket 10 to be adjusted according to the ladder used. Therefore, the lock in mechanism can be changed to suit all types of ladders.

The lock in mechanism comprises of a ladder profile bracket 41. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate two embodiments of the ladder profile bracket 41. In Figure 1 (also shown in Figure 28), the ladder profile bracket 41 is presented as round bars. In Figure 2 (also shown in Figure 29) the lock mechanism is presented as a bracket complementing the cable ladder 5, particularly the elongated bar 8, and a lock block 43 is attached to the inner side of the lower arm 3 for further support and to ensure that the hinged bracket 10 is fixed securely to the cable ladder 5.

The lock block 43 in the embodiment presented in Figure 2 is presented as part of the hinged bracket 10. It provides a complementary interaction to the underside of the cable ladder 5 where a channel might be formed. Such a complementary interaction, as illustrated in Figure 2, can include a frictional interaction in which lock block 43 is frictionally inserted into the underside of the cable ladder 5.

The ladder profile bracket 41 in both embodiments can be altered in order to suit different sized and shaped cable ladders, or further altered in order to be applied to cable trays or other cable laying equipment.

When locking the cable laying device securely to the cable ladder 5, the ladder profile bracket 41 allows for a complementary interaction to the lock block 43 in order to fix the upper arm to the cable ladder 5. The nut 45 and bolt 44 provide strength to the structure and are situated on top of the upper arm 2 to fix the upper arm to the ladder profile bracket 41. The hinged bracket 10 can then be moved to a closed position through the hinge mechanism 1 1 and locked into the closed position through the use of the clamp 13.

The nut 45 and bolt 44 form part of the locking attachment 42. The nut 45 and bolt 44 are used to secure the upper arm 2 to the ladder profile bracket 41 where, upon activation, is fastened securely. The lock in mechanism 42 therefore provides for the removal of the ladder profile bracket 41 for one type of cable ladder and the insertion of a replacement ladder profile bracket 41 where a different type of cable ladder is used. In use, the hinged bracket 10 can be attached to the cable ladder rungs 6. The attachment occurs as the lower arm 3 is positioned beneath the cable ladder rung 6. The upper arm 2 is lowered to a position whereby, in the embodiment presented in Figure 4, the ladder profile bracket 41 frictionally fits around a lock block 43 surrounding the cable ladder rung 6 as a result of the lock in mechanism 42. Hence the second attachment mechanically locks the upper arm 2 and lower arm 3 to the cable ladder 5.

In order to secure the upper arm to the lower arm, the clamp 13 is slideably moved into the clamp receiving aperture 15 and held in position as a result of the shaping and size of the clamp 13. In order to remove the hinged bracket 10 from the cable ladder 5, thereby moving the hinged bracket 10 to an opened position, the opposite occurs in which the clamp 13 is slideably removed and released as the two arms of the clamping frame extend in opposing directions to release the cable ladder 5.

As identified above, in order to remove the ladder profile bracket 41 , for replacement with another or simply for storage purposes, the nut 45 and bolt 44 are removed thereby releasing the ladder profile bracket from the upper arm. This is contrasted to the mechanism in the embodiment presented in Figures 1 where no lock in mechanism 42 is presented. In this embodiment, the arms are moved from an open to a closed position by the slideable insertion and removal of the clamp 13. The ladder profile bracket 41 is therefore in a fixed position.

It is therefore envisaged that the hinged bracket 10 and the components thereof can be altered depending on the use and the desires of the electrician.

The embodiment in Figure 3 is presented where no lock in mechanism 42 is provided. In contrast, Figure 6 provides for a lock in mechanism 42 at two opposing ends across the width of the hinged bracket 10. The embodiment in Figure 4 can be utilised when additional load bearing strength is required for larger cables and also where multiple cable rollers are required for multiple pulls at one time. The clamping means can be manufactured at any size and of any thickness, preferably of metal, to obtain the strength required for its use.

In a second embodiment presented in Figures 6 to 8, the bracket is in the form of a metal bracket 120. In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 6 to 8, the metal bracket 120 is in a L- shape formation and comprises of a longitudinally extending member 124 and a laterally extending member 122. At the adjoining end of the longitudinal member 124 to the lateral member 122, to form the L-shape, a lower arm 126 is provided in the form of an angled plate member. As in the first embodiment, the lower arm sits beneath a cable ladder 5. The longitudinal member 124 further includes a hook 99 and the lower arm 126 also acts as a stabiliser for the metal bracket 120. This plate member slides onto the laterally extending arm and hooks onto the cable ladder to provide strength for the cable ladder and the mountable cable guiding parts.

In contrast to the locking mechanism of the first embodiment, this second embodiment provides for a locking bracket 102 to lock the lower arm 126 and the upper arm 104 provided by the locking bracket 102. The locking bracket is provided as two embodiments in Figures 14 and 15, where the locking bracket comprises of a central aperture 103 in which to receive and be slideably inserted at one end, preferably the longitudinal member 124 of the metal bracket 120 or the longitudinal member 101 of the lower bracket 110.

The embodiment in Figure 14 provides a straight locking bracket as it allows cable laying across a cable ladder laterally. The straight locking bracket has an S-shaped bar, forming the upper arm 104 that opposes the lower arm 126, and a locking mechanism comprising of a handle 106 and a latch 108 in the form of a T-bar or a quadrilateral bar as shown in Figure 23a. A further lock hole 109 is provided to allow the option of fitting in a padlock or pin. This minimises or eliminates tampering by unauthorised personnel.

The embodiment in Figure 15 provides a bend locking bracket for use in installing cable in a 90° direction. The bend locking bracket provides for a u-shaped holder 105 where the opposing ends 105a, 105b of the u-shaped holder 105 are split and appear jagged. These opposing ends 105a, 105b form part the upper arm 104 in this embodiment opposing the lower arm 126. The remaining components are the same as the straight locking bracket depicted in Figure 14.

Further to the embodiment in Figures 6 to 8, the metal bracket will further comprise of a riser 55. The riser 55 can be located along the lateral member 122 at an opposing side to the hook 99 and lower arm 26.

The riser 55 has a relatively planar surface with a flanged end 58, the flanged end extending into an inwardly defined lip 59. The riser 55 further provides for an aperture 57 in which is capable of receiving the metal bracket 120 and moving relative to the metal bracket 120 according to the width of the cable ladder. The metal bracket 120, in use, is positioned underneath a cable ladder. In doing so, the riser 55 strengthens the cable ladder and clamping means. The riser can also be used to install cables up a 90° angle along the surface of an upstanding wall. The riser 55 has a relatively planar surface with a flanged end 58, the flanged end extending into an inwardly defined lip 59. The riser 55 further provides for an aperture 57 in which is capable of receiving the metal bracket 120 and moving relative to the metal bracket 120 according to the width of the cable ladder. The lower arm 126 of the metal bracket 120, in use, is positioned underneath a cable ladder 5.

The locking mechanism, in the form of a locking bracket 102, described above can be further applied to a third embodiment of the bracket where the bracket is in the form of a lower bracket 110. The lower arm 132 of the locking bracket is in a form complementary to the form of the upper arm 104 of the corresponding locking bracket 102, illustrated in Figures14 and 15, depending on whether the cable is to be installed laterally or at a 90° angle. The lower bracket 110 is depicted in Figures 16 and 17.

The lower bracket in Figure 16 is a bend lower bracket and provides a lower arm 132 which corresponds to the bend locking bracket in Figure 15 as both share the same jagged edge feature. Therefore, the lower bracket 110 in Figure 16 provides for a u-shaped holder 105 where the opposing ends 105a, 105b of the u-shaped holder 105 are split and appear jagged. In the lower bracket the jagged edge is facing upwardly.

The lower bracket 132 in Figures 17 is a straight lower bracket and corresponds to the straight locking bracket in Figure 14. Here the lower bracket provides a planar u-shape piece which forms the lower arm 132 and allows for the lowermost point of the u-shape to be fitted under a cable ladder 5.

The lower brackets can be fitted onto an end of the metal bracket 120 or can be stand alone. The straight locking bracket can be fitted onto bends but it is preferred that the bend locking brackets are used to provide a firm hold as a result of the jagged features. In this second and third embodiment of the bracket, the bracket has a longitudinal extending member 124, 101. In the second embodiment, in the form of a metal bracket 120, the lower arm 126 is connected to the lateral member 122 of the metal bracket and forms part of the extending lateral member. The upper arm 104, in a further, can be part of the longitudinal member 124, 101 or provided as part of the locking bracket 102 in order to clamp the lower arm and upper arm around a cable ladder 5. In doing so, the upper arm moves relative to the lower arm to provide such a locking feature and thereby allows the locking bracket 102 to be in a slideable connection with the lower arm 126 of the longitudinal member 124. In the preferred embodiment, the lower arm 126 is fixed into position at a one end of the longitudinal member 124. The upper arm 104 of the locking bracket 102 is slideably and removably connected to the longitudinal member and can slide along the longitudinal member 124 relative to the lower arm 126 to provide a desired distance that will fit and clamp around a cable tray or cable ladder 5.

It can be seen that each of the brackets in the second and third embodiments provide a hook 99 that corresponds to a control mechanism.

In the embodiment presented in Figures 21 and 23, the control mechanism comprises of a pivot member 142 having an arm 144 extending from the pivot member 142. The arm 144 has a latch 108 for acting as a hook receiving feature comprising of a frame 146. The frame can define an inner aperture 148 or be in an alternate formation such as a T-bar (see Figure 14a) which can be received and hooked on to by the hook 99. The inner aperture 148 is able to receive the hook 99 located on the bracket. The hooking and unhooking actions results from the pivot member 142 extending into a lock and unlock position shown in Figure 23a and 23b.

Figure 23b shows the upper arm in the bracket lock position. In this position, the upper arm 104 and lower arm 126 firmly support the cable ladder 5. The control mechanism has a hook 99 that is received by the inner aperture 148. The pivot member 142 is positioned linearly along the longitudinal extending member 124 and locked into position. In the embodiment presented in Figure 23, the pivot member 142 is inserted between two frames 162, 164 having aligning apertures 163, 165 in which a bolt (not shown) can be threaded through to prevent the pivot member from being released.

To remove the upper arm 104 from the longitudinal member 101 , 124 and move the bracket into the bracket unlock position and to be further capable of slideably removing the locking bracket, therefore the upper arm 104 can be removed to release the mountable cable guide 40 from the cable ladder 5. In this position, the user releases the bolt (not shown) and lowers the pivot member 142 such that the hook 99 can be released from the arm.

In the embodiment in Figures 14 where the latch 108 is in the form of a T-bar, the T-bar is threaded or has a threaded section 108a. This allows the threaded T-bar to be increased or reduced in height, thereby allowing the increasing or lowering of the upper arm 104 relative to the fixed lower arm 126, 132. This adjustability allows versatility to the system and apparatus allowing the clamping means to be adjusted to different width of cable ladders. This provides a time efficient means of installation. The cable installation system also provides for a winch 140 which can be a stationary motor- driven or hand-powered machine for hauling the rope around the cable laying route. Alternatively, the invention can be simply powered or pulled by an electrician. The winch 140 comprises of a housing 142 containing a plurality of rotatable guides 144. In the preferred embodiment presented in Figure 10 and 11 , the system provides for two rotatable guides located relative to one another such that the distance between them is sufficient to allow for a rope 4 or cable 3 to pass through. The paired rotatable guides 144 are rotatable about a central axis. The rotation can occur as a result of such mechanisms as two rollers rotating around a shaft as illustrated in Figure 12.

The direction of rotation is dependent on the desired direction in which the rope 4 is to pass through between the rotatable guides 144. For example, if the rope 4 is to be guiding from left to right, the rotation of the rotatable guides is in an inward direction, in a direction towards the opposing rotatable guide 144. If the rope is to be feeded from right to left, the rotation of the rotatable guide 144 is in an outwardly direction, in a direction away from the opposing rotatable guide 144.

The rope 4 is guiding to and from the rotatable guides 144 by a channel 146 having an inner wall 148 and an outer wall 147. The inner wall 148 defines a central aperture 149 in which the rope 4 or cable 3 is guiding through. The inner wall 148 can be further coated or provided with features to assist in the frictionless movement of the rope 4 through the winch 140. For example, in the embodiment presented in Figure 11 , the inner wall 148 has a Teflon™ brush.

The winch 140 can be man powered or operated by a transmission or gearbox 150 to provide speed and torque conversions from the rotating power source to the rotatable guide 144. The winch 140 further includes an engine 152 and a power source 154 to drive gearbox 150. The winch 140 assists in keep the rope or cable tort.

The winch 140 further includes a support 156 comprising of a body formed of a first part 157 and a second part 58. The first part 157 and second part 158 are separated by a pivot point 159 to provide a pivotal connection and to allow the first part 157 to pivot relative to the second part 158. In doing so, the pivoting motion allows the winch 140 to be detatchably connected to a ladder or cable tray 5 along the cable laying route. . In one embodiment, the winch 140 can be fixed or inserted onto a metal bracket 120. In another embodiment, where two winches 10 are used, each winch 140 can be located at either end of a metal bracket. 120. This will require the lateral member 122 to have a longitudinal member 124 at either end. The pivot point 159 can be provided with a locking bolt 162. The locking bolt 162 can be threaded through the pivot point 159 to lock the first part and second part in a particular configuration or particular distance depending on the length and thickness of the ladder or cable tray 5.

The winch 140 presented allows for a continuous cable installation system as seen in Figure 24. This illustrates the cable drum 135 and winch 140 located at opposing ends of a cable laying route. In doing so the cable drum 135 releases the cable that is attached to a rope 4. As the rope is extended along the cable laying route it allows multiple cables to be threaded through the mountable cable guide parts 40 and enter the winch 140 such that the rope 4 returns to the cable drum 10 to attach to a second cable and thread the second cable through the cable laying route.

The invention further comprises of a mountable cable guiding part according to the following embodiments.

In one embodiment, the mountable cable guiding part 20 can be sized and shaped according to the cable ladder and to get the cable guiding part as close to the cable ladder. The installation of these mountable cable guide parts are illustrated on hinged bracket 10 but can be modified to apply to the metal bracket 120 or the lower bracket 110.

In the embodiment presented in Figures 25 to 35, the cable rollers comprise of a mounting base 30, an elongated body portion 22 and a cable guiding part 40 having rollers. The mounting base 30 is positioned between the first upper arm 2 and the cable guiding part 40. The mounting base 30 allows the removable attachment of the mountable cable guiding part 20 to the hinged bracket 10.

The mounting base 30 comprises of an external wall 32, an internal compartment 34 further comprising of a channel 50 and a channel lock nut 52. The channel lock nut 52 rises and descends with the threading insertion of the lower end 26 of the elongated body potion 22. Once in position, a further nut 56 can be used to lock the mountable cable guiding part 20 into position. In operation of the mounting base 30, Figure 27b illustrates the motion in which the lower end 26 of the elongated body portion 22 is threaded and screwed through the channel lock nut 52. This makes the channel lock nut 52 rise from within the internal compartment 34 to slide into the channel 50 before the lock in mechanism 42 is attached. Then a nut 56 locks the elongated body portion into position. Figure 27b provides a top view of the channel lock nut 52.

The elongated body portion 22 provides for an upper end 24 and a lower end 26. Both the upper end and lower end are threaded. The lower end 26 is removably fitted into the mounting base 30. The threaded features allows the nut 56 to be twisted around the lower end in addition to allowing the lower end 26 to be threaded into the channel lock nut 52.

In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 35, the elongated body portion 22 is threaded from the upper end 24 to the lower end 26. This embodiment can be utilised in the domestic and commercial industry and, in particularly, it can be installed in items including, but not limited to, wooden frames, concrete, shed perlins and cable pits. Such an embodiment further allows installation through walls and allows corner attachments and provides a 90 degree attachment bracket. The bracket can be mounted on a wall surface. The threaded bar can be used to drill roof.

As the upper end 24 is threaded, the cable roller is removably fitted in a twisting action into the connecting means 61 of the cable guiding part 40.The elongated body portion 22 is preferably in a linear shape however, Figure 30 illustrates that the elongated body portion 22 can be in an L shape which will assist in pulling cables from one ladder level to another ladder level as illustrated in Figures 29 and 3 . Therefore, the elongated body portion can be modified in shape as desired or required.

The different ladder levels are created in two forms. The first form, as illustrated in Figure 31 the cable ladder 5 can be arranged in multiple levels. This means that the laying route provides for an overlapping of cable ladders 5 thereby having a first cable ladder 5 placed above a second lower cable ladder 5. The second form arises where the two sides of the hinged bracket 10 are used. This is shown in Figures 28 and 29.

The mountable cable guiding parts described below can be modified accordingly to be applied to any one or more of the above described brackets. The invention provides a number of embodiments of the mountable cable guiding part 20.

In the first embodiments described above, the mountable cable guiding part 20 is attached to the upper arm 2 of the clamping frame. However, in the embodiment allowing for different ladder levels, the mountable cable guiding part 20 can be attached to both the upper arm 2 and the lower arm 3, where the connection to the lower arm 3 occurs as a result of a further nut 70 that is welded onto the lower arm 3. The mountable cable guiding part can be further attached to one or more of the brackets described above. The cable guiding part 40 further comprises of an opening 63 which is opened according to the opposing hinge mechanism 62. The opening 63 allows a cable to be inserted into the internal area 49 formed by the cable guiding frame 66 and the roller 68. The roller 68 secures the cable and ensures no twisting or damage to the cable during the pulling action.

In one embodiment presented in Figure 32, the cable guiding frame 66 does not provide for an opening or opposing hinge mechanism but a snap lock effect. In such an embodiment, the cable roller is used for smaller power and communication cables whereby the cable can be bent when the cable is to be removed. Such an embodiment is still advantageous as the cable is unable to be removed from the internal space created by the cable guiding frame during the pulling action of the cable. The cable guiding frame 66 of the cable guiding part 40 can, in one form, be quadrilateral shaped as illustrated in Figure 33. However, the cable guiding frame 66 can be altered to accommodate the needs and desires of the cable laying route and the electrician. Therefore, the cable guiding frame 66 can also be presented in a U shape as illustrated in Figure 34.

A second embodiment of the mountable cable guiding part 80 is illustrated in Figures 19, 21 to 23. The mountable cable guiding part 80 comprises of a cable guide 82 and a removable portion 48.

The cable guide 82 can be in the form of a clamp as illustrated in Figure 21. In such an embodiment, the cable guide 82 has a central hole 86 (in the clamped position) and a hinge mechanism 88. The cable guide 82 can be in the form of a clamp like member and be divided into an upper clamp member 92 and a lower clamp member 94. The inner lining of the upper clamp member 92 and the lower clamp member 94 can be strengthened, to prevent frictional tear with the cable. For example, it can have an inner metal lining.

The upper clamp member 92 is connected to the lower clamp member 94 by a hinge mechanism 88 to provide a pivotal connection. The pivotal connection allows the upper clamp member 92 to be moved in a pivotal fashion relative to the lower clamp member 94 to provide a clamping effect around a cable 3. In the simple form presented in Figure 19, the cable guide 82 has a central hole 86 in which to allow a cable 3 to be housed and a lock to prevent the cable 3 from being released from the central hole 86. In the embodiment presented in Figure 20, the lock is formed by the over extending and overlapping end portions of the upper clamp member 92 and the lower clamp member 94. This embodiment provides the further advantage of eliminating the time required for installing clamping and locking the cable guide 82.

In the embodiment presented in Figures 19, 21 to 23, the lock is in the form of a latch member 96.

The latch member 96 is located on the lower clamp member 94 in a pivotal manner such that it can extend from an unlocked position to a locked position. In the locked position the latch member 96 slides or pivots to a position adjacent to the upper clamp member 92 and a locking pin 97 is inserted through the apertures of the latch member 96. The upper clamp member 92 can have a receiving end in the form of a Y-shaped member 98. In the locked position the upper clamp member 92 and lower clamp member 94 are clamped together around a cable 3.

To release the cable, the locking pin 97 is slideably removed from the y-shaped member 98 and the latch member 96 returns to its unlocked position. The cable guide 82 allows the cable 3 to be inserted through the central hole 86 in two ways. In one form, the one end of the cable 3 can be threaded through manually or by being attached to a rope 4. However, in the second form, such as to replace a roller, the cable a portion of the cable can be removed or inserted into the central hole 86 by clamping and unclamping the upper clamp member 92 and lower clamp member 94.

The cable guide 82 further comprises of a connecting end 48. The connecting end 48 is capable of slideably engaging with a bracket which can be shaped to have a complementing receiving end. In doing so the cable guide 82 can be readily removed and installed to allow the installer to mix and match or replace the mountable cable guide parts 80 with those having different size or shaping as desired.

The bracket in Figures 21 to 23 is the lower bracket 1 10. A similar mechanism can be applied to the metal bracket 120 or, through modifications, to the hinged bracket 10. A further embodiment of the mountable cable guiding parts is illustrated in Figures 36 and 37 which comprises of a body 171 in the form of a steel plate. The figures illustrate the body comprising of a connecting end 174, an elongated body 178 and a cable guide 172. The connecting end 174 allows the mountable cable guiding part 170 to be installed onto the longitudinal member 124 of the metal bracket 120 or bracket 110. In doing so, the connecting end 174 defines an aperture in which to slideably receive the longitudinal member 124. The cable guide 172 is in the form of a nylon roller which turns around a shaft 176 as the cable 3 is pulled through a guide path 182.

A further feature of adjustability and versatility is provided in the mechanism in which the mountable cable guiding parts 80 are installed onto the metal bracket 120 or lower bracket 110. It can be seen in Figure 18a that the lower bracket 11 is provided with an aperture 101a. This can be a single aperture or a series of apertures running along the longitudinal member. A corresponding aperture 83 is located on the mountable cable guiding part 80. The aligning allows the mountable cable guiding part 80 to be moved along the longitudinal member and positioned as desired. If desired, the mountable cable guiding part 80 can be installed upside down to the manner in which illustrated in Figure 18b. A pin (not shown) can be threaded through the aperture 101a and corresponding aperture 83 to lock the mountable cable guiding part into the desired location. This advantage allows adjustability and further versatility to the apparatus and system.

The cable installation system is illustrated in Figure 38. Here, the cable drum 35 is a round, drum-shaped object such as a spool used to carry various types of electrical wires. Cable reels usually come in three different types, each with their own uses: wood, plywood, and plastic. Generally a reel has a cylindrical core and walls on the sides to retain the material wound around the core. In some cases the core is hollow, although other items may be mounted on it, and grips may exist for mechanically turning the reel. The cable drum is positioned at the beginning of the cable laying route and unwinds as the cable is pulled during installation.

A further element of the invention is illustrated in Figure 24. Here, the mountable cable guide parts are installed upside down thereby providing for a first installation route along the top half of a cable ladder and a second installation route along the bottom of the cable ladder. In doing so the mountable cable guide parts provide for a continuous loop in which a top can be circulated through powered by the winch. This allows a continuous mechanism in which a series of cables can be pulled through a cable laying route.

The cable ladder 5 provides a support in which and the cable laying device can be attached and further identifies the cable laying route. The cable ladder 5 is attached to the roof trusses or other structural features. In the preferred embodiment, a cable ladder is utilised however, the cable laying device can be used in conjunction with cable trays. Cable ladders have sections normally welded rungs spaced about 300mm intervals over a 3 or 6 meter span. Cable trays are normally continually hard tool pressed to form a symmetrical pattern of 2.4 to 3 meter spans.

The drum 135 houses the cable as it is pulled and unwound. Figure 39 and 40 illustrate the invention in use at the beginning of a cable system where a conduit 7 is used to house multiple cables 3. In such an embodiment, multiple cable guide parts 60, 82 are connected together in a flower head arrangement 78 on the top of a stake 76. The cable is directed through a series of these arrangements. Each stake is set up underground or above ground. The cable is led through the flower head arrangement 78 into the conduit. The conduit 7 can comprise of an aluminium sleeve 7a that goes over the conduit to ensure that the cable does not sheer on the edges of the conduit 7.

The system in Figures 39 and 40 can utilises at least two or more of such flower head arrangements 78 of any size to suit installation. Where a set of two flower head arrangements are used, the first flower head arrangement 78 brings each of the cables together, the second flower head arrangement 78 provides direction into the conduit 7. A jack can be used to make each of the cable drums 135 level.

The invention therefore provides a method and device for cable installation that can be implemented in the industrial, commercial and domestic arena. The cable laying device can be used for all high voltage power, low voltage power, extra low voltage power, communication, fire and optic fibre cables. Within these industries, the cable laying device can be utilised in numerous situations: existing plants, constructions sites, high rise . buildings, houses, underground cable pulls and high voltage line installation aiming to maximise safety, eliminate cable damage, minimise labour, and to minimise twisting and intertwining of the cables to provide neatly and safely arranged cables in a cost efficient, time efficient and safe manner.

Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the invention is not limited to the above described embodiments but includes any modifications or changes to the particular embodiments exemplified can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. All such modifications and changes are intended to be included but not limited to the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

The claims:

1. A cable laying device comprising:

a. one or more mountable cable guiding parts and

b. a clamping means for clamping the cable laying device onto a cable ladder,

wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts receive and guide a cable and wherein the cable laying device is able to be clamped at required positions on the cable ladder or the like in a cable laying route during installation,

whereby multiple cables can be laid simultaneously or can be laid around a predefined corner in the cable laying route.

2. A cable laying device according to claim 1 , where the clamping means provides a fixed attachment to the cable ladder or the like.

3. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamping means is rigid.

4. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts are rigid. 5. A cable laying device, according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamping means provides an adjustable and removable attachment to the cable ladder or the like for readily positioning at a fixed point and fixed spacing to allow for ready guiding and retention of cable therethrough. 6. A cable laying device, according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mountable cable guiding parts are adjustably connectable to the clamping means.

7. A cable laying device, according to claim 6, wherein the adjustability of the mountable cable guiding parts to the clamping means form an element of the clamping means.

8. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts each have at least one cable roller.

9. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the use of one or more cable laying devices forms a cable installation system whereby each of the one or more cable laying devices are positionably mounted at respective locations along a cable ladder or the like to form a tortuous path allowing for feeding and guiding of one or more cables simultaneously through the tortuous path by a single user.

10. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts have an openable structure and a closure means for holding and enclosing the cables within the mountable cable guiding parts while allowing for guiding of the cables therethrough.

1 1. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts are mounted on the clamping means so as to receive and retain cable therein while allowing for guiding of the cables therethrough.

12. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts are detachably mounted on the clamping means.

13. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the clamping means is adjustable allowing for attachment to different sized elements on the cable ladder. 14. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the clamping means includes a hinged mechanism at an apex of an upper arm and a lower arm whereby the lowering of the upper arm at the hinge mechanism allows the closure of the clamping means be secured to the cable ladder and secured by a clamp. 15. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the clamping means is in the form of an L-shape bracket, having a longitudinal member connected to a lateral member, which extends beneath the cable ladder, and a lower arm located at the connection point to support the corner edge of the cable ladder. 16. A cable laying device according to claim 15, wherein the L-shaped is slideably connectable to the L-shaped bracket and, during use, is positioned at an opposing side of the cable bracket to the lower arm.

17. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the clamping means is in the form of a lower bracket comprising of a longitudinal member connected to a lower arm connected for supporting the cable ladder. 8. A cable laying device according to claim 17 wherein the lower arm is in the form of a u- shape with jagged out ends for allowing firm installation onto a bend.

19. A cable laying device according to claim 17 wherein the lower arm is the form of a u- shape, the open form of the u-shape receiving a side of the cable ladder. 20. A cable laying device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamping means provides an upper arm slideably moveable relative to the lower arm.

21. A cable laying device according to claim 1 , wherein the mountable cable guiding part comprises of:

an elongated body portion comprising of an upper end and lower end whereby the lower end is attached to a mounting base and the upper end is attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part

a mounting base for attaching to the upper arm of the clamping frame a cable guiding part comprising of the connecting means for attachment to the upper end of the elongated body portion, an opening with an opposing hinged mechanism, a cable guiding frame and cable guide housing for securely positioning the cable. 22. A cable laying device according to claim 21 , wherein the lower end of the elongated portion of the mountable cable guiding part is releasably attached to a mounting base receivable by the clamping means.

23. A cable laying device according to claim 21 or 22 wherein the upper end is releasably attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part.

24. A cable laying device according to claim 21, wherein the mounting base is capable of releasably attaching the upper arm of the clamping frame. 25. A cable installation system comprising:

a plurality of cable laying devices each comprising of a cable guiding part and clamping means whereby the cable guiding part directs the cable and eliminates cable twisting wherein the cable guiding part is removably connected to the clamping means for detachably clamping the cable guiding part to a cable ladder; and

a cable ladder defining the cable laying route.

26. A cable installation system according to claim 25, wherein the mountable cable guiding part has a continuous cable guiding frame in the closing position.

27. A cable installation system according to claim 25, wherein the mountable cable guiding part is provided with a quadrilateral shaped cable guiding frame.

28. A cable installation system according to claim 25 wherein the mountable cable guiding part has a U-shaped cable guiding frame.

29. A cable installation system according to claim 25 wherein the clamping means has provided a lock mechanism to secure the upper arm and lower arm of the clamping frame to the cable ladder and an opposing hinged mechanism at the apex of a first clamping frame and a second clamping frame whereby the lowering of the first clamping frame at the hinge mechanism allows the closure of the clamping means be secured to the cable ladder and locked by a clamp.

30. A cable installation system according to claim 25, wherein the lock mechanism is in the form of a slideably mounted clamp.

31. A cable installation system according to claim 30, wherein the clamping means has a ladder lock in profile connected to the inner side of the upper arm and complementary to a lock block on the inner side of the lower arm.

32. A cable installation system according to claim 31 wherein the ladder lock in profile has a locking attachment to remove and insert different sized and shaped ladder lock in profiles to provide the flexible use of the clamping means to suit all types of ladders.

33. A method of cable installation comprising of:

a. providing a cable ladder defining the cable layout route

b. providing a plurality of cable drums at the beginning of the cable layout route for gradual release of the stored cable upon a pulling action

c. attaching the clamping means of the clamping frame to the cable ladder d. attaching the mountable cable guiding part to the clamping means

e. whereby the pulling action initiating the gradual release of the cable from the cable drum, the cable positioned within the cable guiding part along the cable layout route to minimise the twisting and intertwining of the cables to provide neatly arranged cables in a cost efficient and time efficient manner.

34. A cable installation system according to claim 25, wherein the mountable cable guiding part comprises of: an elongated body portion comprising of an upper end and lower end whereby the lower end is releasably attached to a mounting base and the upper end is releasably attached to a connecting means of the cable guiding part

a mounting base for releasably attaching to the first clamping frame a cable guiding part comprising of the connecting means for attachment to the upper end of the elongated body portion, an opening with an opposing hinged mechanism, a cable guiding frame and cable guide housing for securely positioning the cable. 35. A cable installation system according to claim 34 comprising:

A bracket for clamping around a cable ladder

A mountable cable guide part for housing a cable.

36. A cable installation system according to claim 34, wherein the bracket is comprised of a metal bracket in the form of an L-shape comprising of a longitudinal member and lateral member.

37. A cable installation system according to claim 36 wherein the metal bracket provides a lower arm for supporting the underside of a cable ladder.

38. A cable installation system according to claim 37 wherein an upper arm is provided by a locking bracket and coacts with the lower arm.

39. A bracket comprising of an upper arm and a lower arm, the upper arm being contactable with a first side of a cable ladder and the second arm being contactable with a second side of the cable ladder to clamp the bracket to the cable ladder.

40. A bracket in accordance with claim 39 wherein the lower of arm of the bracket is located on longitudinal arm of an L-shaped member.

41. A bracket in accordance with claim 39 wherein a side of the longitudinal arm provides for a hook member.

42. A bracket in accordance with claim 39 wherein the lower arm is located on a lower half of an elongated member

43. A bracket in accordance with claims 39 to 42 wherein the upper arm is located on a locking bracket.

44. A bracket in accordance with claim 39 wherein the locking bracket contains a locking mechanism connecting to the hook.

45. A mountable cable guide comprising of a first clamp member and second clamp member, wherein the clamp members are connected at a pivot point allowing the first clamp member to move relative to the second clamp member in an opposing fashion, the mountable cable guide further comprising of an aperture for a slideable connection with a bracket.

46. A cable installation system for installing a plurality of cables inside a conduit comprising: a. At least one cable drum, carrying a cable, positioned at the start of a cable laying route;

b. A plurality of mountable cable guiding parts connected to form a flowerhead arrangement positioned onto a stake;

c. Wherein a first of the flowerhead arrangements is positioned to bring the cables together

d. Wherein a second of the flowerhead arrangements is positioned to direct the cables into a conduit.

47. A cable installation system according to claim 34 wherein the conduit provides an aluminium sleeve to prevent the cables from sheering on the edge of the conduit.

48. A cable installation system

a. one or more mountable cable guiding parts and

b. a clamping means for clamping the cable laying device onto a cable ladder on a cable installation route, wherein the cable laying device is able to be clamped at necessary positions on the cable ladder in a cable laying route during installation, c. wherein the one or more mountable cable guiding parts receive and guide a cable that is connected to a rope that circulates continuously around a cable laying route;

d. wherein the winding of the rope pulls the cable through the cable laying route and through the cable guiding parts.

49. A mountable cable installation system according to claim 48 wherein the continuous pulling of the rope is powered by a winch.

50. A mountable cable guide in claim 45 wherein the first clamp member and second clamped member can be locked together. 51. A mountable cable guide in claim 50 where first clam member and second clamp member are locked by a pin.

52. A method of installing a cable along a cable laying route, the method comprising: a. Installing a drum at the beginning of a cable laying route

b. Installing and aligning a plurality of mountable cable guides along a cable laying route;

c. Pulling the cable to release and unwind the cable from the cable laying route d. Threading the cable through a cable guiding part of a mountable cable guiding part;

53. A method of installing cable along a cable laying route in accordance with claim 52, wherein the method includes a continuous rope circling through the cable laying route 54. A method of installing a cable along a cable laying route in accordance with claim 53 wherein the rope is powered by a winch.

55. A cable laying device as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

56. A cable installation system as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

57. A method of cable installation as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.