Automatic jacketing of a cable
US6751834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1067
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for automatically inserting a cable into a protective jacket. A longitudinal cut is made in the protective jacket and the cable is inserted into the longitudinal cut. The cable and jacket are transported through the apparatus along an arcuate guide path formed by a friction wheel.
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