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Method and apparatus for the injection of cable into coiled tubing

US5503370A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1994
Grant dateApr 2, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G1/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the installation of cable into a reel of coiled tubing includes a cable injector. The cable injector comprises a capstan drive within a pressure housing. In a preferred embodiment, the capstan drive forms a portion of the pressure housing and is retractable for easy placement of the cable onto the capstan.

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