Fiber optic cable trough component notching system
US6711930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B7/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber optic cable trough notching system with a punch and a punch aperture spaced apart by a wall receiving opening for receiving a fiber optic cable trough component wall, the punch disposed to impart a force on the trough component wall to deform it into the punch aperture, and thereby create a detent and/or projection. The detent and/or projection are then utilized to operatively attach two trough components.
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