Device for reducing the time for measuring on a cable
US6239388A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A splicing device is provided for being fastened to one end of a cable wherein fibers/wires in the cable are connectable to the device. Further, the cable sheathing is brased to the device by a tightening procedure. The connection of the device to the cable is made under a controlled environmental condition, for instance, in a factory, during transport to the place of cable laying, or the like. The device is designed in a watertight design wherein the cable is allowed to be lowered down into water without further measures needing to be taken. The device further can be opened, in which connections for the measuring equipment are accessible. Measuring of the cable after that can be performed. The device is usable, for instance, in the laying of a submarine cable from cable ships. The device includes a splicing part and a measurement connection part. In the splicing part of the device, the fibers/wires of the cable are connected. The fibers/wires also are connected with the measuring part in which a connection block is arranged. At the place of delivery, the measuring part is opened and the measuring instrument is connected to the device such that the quality or condition of the cable…
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