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Mechanically bonded metal sheath for power cable

US5451718A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 8, 1993
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B7/285
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power cable for use in high moisture and chemically corrosive environments has a longitudinally-folded sheath for encapsulating one or more electrical conductors. A plurality of overlapping folds at the longitudinal edges of the sheathing material creates a labyrinth-type sealing joint for maintaining moisture and gas integrity of the cable. A sealant is provided within the circumferential and radial spaces defined by the overlapping folds of the joint.

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