Cable clamp with integrated trace and bond capability
US7603020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44785
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic cable clamp module is disclosed. The clamp module includes a conductive contact for terminating a tracer wire. The clamp module retains the fiber optic cable and provides a weather tight seal around the cable. A carrier for a fiber optic cable clamp module is also disclosed. The carrier provides a connection to ground for a tracer wire when a clamp module containing the tracer wire is installed in the carrier. The carrier also has a switch for disconnecting the tracer wire from ground without physically removing the tracer wire. A method for installing fiber optic cable using a clamping module is also disclosed.
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