Self supporting cable for use with linear motion devices
US6405843B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B7/0869
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self supporting electrical cable is provided which is especially of use in linear motion devices. The cable is in the form of a band having a crowned or curved cross-section. The band is self supporting and is typically employed in a looped configuration. The band is composed of a Mylar or other plastic or electrically insulating laminate with electrical conductors and reinforcing elements. The conductors are typically copper and the reinforcing elements are typically stainless steel. In use the cable is usually folded back on itself 180° to provide a loop configuration with a fixed radius loop end in which the loop is moveable along the direction of travel. One end of the cable is connected to the linear motion device, and the other end is connected to a stationary device.
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