Cable end sensing apparatus and method
US11143778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/1248
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable end sensing apparatus and a method of sensing a cable end of a cable in a cable preparation device. The cable end sensing apparatus includes cable clamps for clamping and moving the cable and a movable sensing device. The movable sensing device has a first position in which the movable sensing device is positioned in line with an axis of insertion of the cable to engage the end of the cable and to prevent the cable from moving beyond the movable sensing device. The movable sensing device has a second position in which the movable sensing device is moved away from the axis of insertion of the cable when the cable end is properly positioned to allow the cable to move beyond the sensing device.
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