Methods and apparatus for in-pocket tendon shearing
US12103095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04C5/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus, system, and method for shearing cables, such as those used in concrete support structures, is presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus is presented that can include a casing, a handle, a cutting nose, a torque conversion mechanism, and a cable support. The cable support can be configured to removably couple to a cable, such as to secure the cable within a cable groove of the apparatus. In another embodiment, a system for cable shearing is presented, wherein the system comprises a shearing apparatus and torque-generation apparatus. In another embodiment, a method of clipping cables, such as within a pocket, is presented.
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