Cable and pipe laying machine
US4014175A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1975 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L1/032
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable or pipe laying machine for underground placement of cable or pipe incorporating a basic frame and power unit incorporating a front powered tractive component and a rear powered tractive component with the front and rear components being articulately interconnected for steering control of the machine and the rear component including a drawbar assembly and a cable or pipe laying plow associated therewith. The front and rear components each or both may be provided with cable or pipe reels and guide structures for guiding the cable or pipe to the plow. The machine may be formed by converting an existing scraper unit to a cable and pipe laying machine by a unique method including removal of the scraper structure and addition of cable reel mounting structures, guides, cable laying plow and controls at the upper portion of the rear tractive component.
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