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Cable guide having a signaling instrument

US7958982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2008
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G9/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cable guide for a mobile machine is disclosed. The cable guide includes a supporting body, a guide member, and an electronic signaling instrument. The supporting body is configured to engage a worksite. The guide member is mounted on the supporting body and is configured to direct the cable in a fixed travel path in response to movement by the mobile machine. The electronic signaling instrument is engaged with the guide member and is configured to transmit an electronic signal indicative of a location of the cable guide.

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