Caterpillar Inc.
MOLDING TO CONTROL HOSE ROUTING AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF

Abstract:

A one-piece exterior molding for controlling routing of an underlying hose can comprise a plurality of rings that extend in spaced relationship in a length direction of the exterior molding, and at least two spannings that run in the length direction of the exterior molding from a first end portion of the exterior molding to a second end portion of the exterior molding opposite the first end portion. The at least two spannings can be spaced from each other radially, according to different radii extending from a central axis of the exterior molding. The exterior molding is configured to control routing of the underlying hose according to straight and/or one or more curves based on configuration of the plurality of rings and the at least two spannings.