A method utilizes a funnel system and robotic end effector grippers to feed an unjacketed portion of a shielded cable through a sleeve. The funnel is designed with one or more thin extensions (hereinafter “prongs”) on which a sleeve is placed prior to a cable entering the funnel. Preferably two or more prongs are employed, although a single prong may be used if properly configured to both guide a cable and fit between the sleeve and cable. The prongs close off the uneven surface internal to a sleeve and provide a smooth surface for the cable to slide along and through the sleeve, preventing any damage to the exposed shielding. The sleeve is picked up and held on the prongs using a robotic end effector. If the sleeve is a solder sleeve, the robotic end effector has grippers designed to make contact with the portions of the solder sleeve that are between the insulating rings and the central solder ring.

In a conventional method for extracting a cable, a power cable is reeled in by rotating a reel drum using a drive motor, and therefore there are cases where a power cable in a conduit cannot be extracted with the driving force of the drive motor when a large extraction force is required to extract the power cable from the conduit. The present invention is capable of directly transmitting, to a cable drum (5), a rotational force of rubber tires (9) whose outer circumferential portions are made of elastic rubber, by rotating the rubber tires (9) while bringing the rubber tires (9) into intimate contact with outer faces of the cable drum (5), and is capable of reliably rotating the cable drum (5).

In a conventional method for extracting a cable, a power cable is reeled in by rotating a reel drum using a drive motor, and therefore there are cases where a power cable in a conduit cannot be extracted with the driving force of the drive motor when a large extraction force is required to extract the power cable from the conduit. The present invention is capable of directly transmitting, to a cable drum (5), a rotational force of rubber tires (9) whose outer circumferential portions are made of elastic rubber, by rotating the rubber tires (9) while bringing the rubber tires (9) into intimate contact with outer faces of the cable drum (5), and is capable of reliably rotating the cable drum (5).

An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. In response to receiving information indicative of actuation of a first user interface item, the device sends a first signal to the cutting tool so as to request enabling the cutting tool to be operated remotely. The cutting tool sends a second signal to the device indicating that remote operation of the cutting tool has been enabled. The cutting tool receives information indicating that the trigger has been activated, and sends a third signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is ready to perform a cutting operation. The device receives information indicative of actuation of a second user interface item, and responsively, sends a fourth signal to the cutting tool so as to cause the cutting tool to perform the cutting operation.

A cable splice assembly includes a tubing encapsulated cable, an electric submersible downhole cable, where the tubing encapsulated cable and the electric submersible downhole cable are tape-spliced through a pair of respective contacts, and a thermoplastic insulator to seal the tubing encapsulated cable. A shell contains the tape-spliced tubing encapsulated cable and the electric submersible downhole cable and multiple layers of sealant tape are wrapped around at least the tubing encapsulated cable and the thermoplastic insulator inside the shell, where a number of layers of the sealant tape is selected to create a pressure blocking seal inside the shell.

A cutting tool includes a first arm assembly which includes a first jaw member connected to a first handle. A second arm assembly includes a second jaw member connected to a second handle. The first arm assembly and the second arm assembly are rotatably connected to one another so as to rotate relative to one another. The first jaw member has a first outer surface configured to project away from the first jaw member and defines a first boundary. The second jaw member has a second outer surface configured to project away from the second jaw member and defines a second boundary. A cutting blade is positioned between the first and second jaw members and is positioned spaced apart from the first boundary and the second boundary with the first and second arm assemblies positioned in one of an open position or closed position.

A monitoring system is used to monitor the bending load of at least one strand-shaped element. The strand-shaped element is subjected to bending during operation, extends in a longitudinal direction. The element has a sheath, in which a recess is formed on the circumferential side, at least in sections. A pressure-sensitive sensor element lies in the recess and emits a sensor signal in the event of a pressure load.

A monitoring system is used to monitor the bending load of at least one strand-shaped element. The strand-shaped element is subjected to bending during operation, extends in a longitudinal direction. The element has a sheath, in which a recess is formed on the circumferential side, at least in sections. A pressure-sensitive sensor element lies in the recess and emits a sensor signal in the event of a pressure load.

A wire organizational device. The wire organizational device including a guide plate disposed between adjacent wall studs to interact with wires extending from an electrical panel to organize and provide support for the wires. A method of installing the wire organizational device includes securing the wire organizational device between two adjacent wall studs and running the wires from the electrical panel to engage with the wire organizational device.

A wire organizational device. The wire organizational device including a guide plate disposed between adjacent wall studs to interact with wires extending from an electrical panel to organize and provide support for the wires. A method of installing the wire organizational device includes securing the wire organizational device between two adjacent wall studs and running the wires from the electrical panel to engage with the wire organizational device.