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Processes for manufacturing jointing assemblies for medium or high voltage electrical cables and jointing assemblies obtainable by the processes

US9270031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49174
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a jointing assembly for medium or high voltage electrical cables may include: forming a tubular element made from semi-conductive material; cutting out of the tubular element first and second cylindrical elements; machining an end portion of the first and second cylindrical elements to provide the end portions with an at least partially rounded profile; arranging the first cylindrical element at a radially inner surface of an elastomeric sleeve made from dielectric material; arranging the second cylindrical element at a free end portion of the elastomeric sleeve, spaced apart from the first cylindrical element, with the at least partially rounded profile end portion of the second cylindrical element facing the at least partially rounded profile end portion of the first cylindrical element; and elastically expanding the elastomeric sleeve by inserting at least one removable support element in a radially inner position with respect to the elastomeric sleeve.

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