Geophone cable splice and method
US4710593A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49194
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of making a splice in a geophone cable for providing a weatherproof cable splice with maximum cable break strength. The ends of each of the cables are soldered to a printed circuit board to provided the necessary cable strength. The printed circuit board is covered by a silicone rubber boot which sealingly engages the ends of each of the cables on either side of the printed circuit board to insure moisture protection.
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