Apparatus and method for inserting an elongate object into a trench
US12157986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wheel cutter tractor for inserting a cable into a trench is disclosed. The tractor comprises a wheel cutter for cutting a trench, and tracks for moving the tractor relative to the trench. A cable support tray supports the cable in a first position displaced from the wheel cutter in a direction transverse to a direction of travel of the tractor, and in a second position above the wheel cutter. A cable grab and lifting device transfers the cable into the cable support tray.
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