Signal transmission assembly having reduced-friction and concentrated load distribution element for synthetic strength members
US5920671A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B7/1885
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved cable assembly is provided having a signal transmission core. A first jacket is disposed about the signal transmission core. A first strength member array is disposed about the first jacket. The strength member array is defined by at least two synthetic fibrous strength members which are each comprised of a plurality of filaments. Each strength member is disposed within an individual friction reducing layer. A second jacket is disposed about the strength member array.
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