High pressure full cable strength midspan access splice housing
US10247894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G9/02
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure housing assembly according to exemplary aspects includes: a saddle assembly configured to encase a midpoint access section of a cable; and a pressure housing configured to be mounted on the saddle assembly. The saddle assembly has a first cable SSTL tube opening where a first seal member is provided; and a second cable SSTL tube opening where a second seal member is provided. The pressure housing has a corresponding first cable SSTL tube opening where a third seal member is provided; a second cable SSTL tube opening where a fourth seal member is provided; and a port configured to allow at least one penetrator to be inserted therethrough. The saddle assembly comprises a seal block configured to at least partially surround the midpoint access section of the cable.
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