Patent classifications
H02G7/10
Hanger for mounting cables
A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.
Autonomous cable lasher comprising lashing wire dispensers that apply opposed radial force components
The cable lasher comprises an autonomous carriage for moving along cables to be attached to each other, a low mass lashing apparatus rotatably mounted to the carriage and at least two lashing wire dispensers carried by the lashing apparatus that each dispense a lashing wire about the cables in a helical winding pattern as the cable lasher moves along a longitudinal axis and the lashing apparatus rotates to attach the cables to each other. The cable lasher also comprises a channel for receiving the cables, about which the carriage and the lashing apparatus are disposed and extending along the longitudinal axis, a lashing apparatus actuator carried by the frame that rotates the lashing apparatus when the cable lasher moves along the longitudinal axis, and an onboard power source carried by said carriage for powering the advance of the carriage and the rotation of the lashing apparatus. The lashing apparatus actuator actuates the lashing apparatus frame directly without acting on the at least two lashing wire dispensers. The at least two wire lashing wire dispensers are disposed about the longitudinal axis in such a way to have the lashing wires dispensed thereby apply a radial resultant force component on the carriage through the lashing apparatus that is less than each of the individual radial force components applied by the two lashing wires.
Autonomous cable lasher comprising lashing wire dispensers that apply opposed radial force components
The cable lasher comprises an autonomous carriage for moving along cables to be attached to each other, a low mass lashing apparatus rotatably mounted to the carriage and at least two lashing wire dispensers carried by the lashing apparatus that each dispense a lashing wire about the cables in a helical winding pattern as the cable lasher moves along a longitudinal axis and the lashing apparatus rotates to attach the cables to each other. The cable lasher also comprises a channel for receiving the cables, about which the carriage and the lashing apparatus are disposed and extending along the longitudinal axis, a lashing apparatus actuator carried by the frame that rotates the lashing apparatus when the cable lasher moves along the longitudinal axis, and an onboard power source carried by said carriage for powering the advance of the carriage and the rotation of the lashing apparatus. The lashing apparatus actuator actuates the lashing apparatus frame directly without acting on the at least two lashing wire dispensers. The at least two wire lashing wire dispensers are disposed about the longitudinal axis in such a way to have the lashing wires dispensed thereby apply a radial resultant force component on the carriage through the lashing apparatus that is less than each of the individual radial force components applied by the two lashing wires.
PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS
A protector includes a bottom plate, a pair of side walls, and an inner space in which a plurality of routing members are routed. One of the side walls has first and second through-holes into which a binding member that fastens a routing member bundle to the one side wall is inserted. The first through-hole is continuously formed with a bottom surface of the bottom plate, close to the inner space. The second through-hole is formed to be spaced apart from the first through-hole in a standing direction. When seen in a run-through direction of the first through-hole, the bottom plate includes a pair of protruding portions that are spaced apart in an extending direction with the first through-hole interposed therebetween. The pair of protruding portions are formed, on the bottom surface, close to the one side wall in the run-through direction.
HANGER FOR MOUNTING CABLES
A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.
Aerial integrated messenger conduit
An overhead conduit includes a duct extending in a longitudinal direction. The duct has an outer wall. A strength member, such as a messenger wire, abuts the outer wall of the duct. An extruded jacket surrounds the duct and the messenger wire. The extruded jacket follows the outer contours of the duct and the messenger wire. Optional first and second sub-ducts, smaller than the duct, may be located to the right and left of the messenger wire.
Securement member for utility strands
A securement member for connecting strands includes a main body. A first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture extend through the main body. A fastener is coupled to the main body and is positioned adjacent to the first aperture. A strap is selectively received within the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture in order to secure the strands to the main body. The fastener engages the strap to secure the strap relative to the main body.
Securement member for utility strands
A securement member for connecting strands includes a main body. A first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture extend through the main body. A fastener is coupled to the main body and is positioned adjacent to the first aperture. A strap is selectively received within the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture in order to secure the strands to the main body. The fastener engages the strap to secure the strap relative to the main body.
Systems and Methods for Lash Wire Application and Tension Control
The present disclosure provides a cable bundle lasher comprising a body configured to be positioned on one or more cables, a lash wire magazine coupled to the body and configured to hold a spool of lash wire for wrapping around the one or more cables, and an automated lash wire tension adjuster coupled to the body. The lash wire magazine includes a first reel guide to guide lash wire exiting the spool. The automated lash wire tension adjuster is configured to receive the lash wire from the magazine and comprises a tension sensor responsive to lash wire tension during operation of the lasher, and a local tension adjuster configured to receive a signal indicative of lash wire tension and to adjust lash wire tension in response to the signal.
Systems and Methods for Lash Wire Application and Tension Control
The present disclosure provides a cable bundle lasher comprising a body configured to be positioned on one or more cables, a lash wire magazine coupled to the body and configured to hold a spool of lash wire for wrapping around the one or more cables, and an automated lash wire tension adjuster coupled to the body. The lash wire magazine includes a first reel guide to guide lash wire exiting the spool. The automated lash wire tension adjuster is configured to receive the lash wire from the magazine and comprises a tension sensor responsive to lash wire tension during operation of the lasher, and a local tension adjuster configured to receive a signal indicative of lash wire tension and to adjust lash wire tension in response to the signal.