Wire pulling method and apparatus
US6929251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G1/081
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for pulling wire over or through structural members of a building, including an elongate shuttle, including a leading end and a trailing end. Connecting means are associated with the shuttle, and are configured for connecting to the shuttle a wire to be pulled by the shuttle. An interlock device, separate from the shuttle is selectively and releasably engagable with the shuttle. Engaging means, are associated with the shuttle and selectively and releasably engagable by the interlock device for transferring force from the interlock device to the shuttle to move the shuttle. A method for pulling wire through or over structural members of a building is also provided and includes the steps of connecting a portion of the wire to an elongate shuttle; physically engaging the shuttle with an interlock device at a first location; and feeding the shuttle, and thus the wire to be pulled, with the interlock device from the first location to a second location.
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