Cable sheath cutter knife
US4507867A · kind A · utility
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5Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable sheath cutter knife for use in slicing through the aluminum and steel layers covering telephone cables. The knife includes a pointed end portion which in initially extended through the aluminum and steel sheaths or layers. The knife is then rotated downwardly about the pointed end to properly position the knife. The knife is then pulled longitudinally relative to the cable with a cutting edge on the knife slicing through the aluminum and steel layers. The knife is also designed to limit the penetration of the cutting portions into the cable.
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