US3575329A
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Jacket separator for flat strip cable
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-16
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A mechanism for separating the individual conductors of a flat strip cable comprising a pair of rollers, each of which has a plurality of radially extending annular teeth, the spacing between adjacent teeth on each roller being equal to twice the distance between adjacent conductors of the flat strip cable. The individual teeth have a concave outer end and the rollers are positioned in parallel spaced relationship so that the teeth on one roller are aligned with the spaces between the teeth on the other roller. A cam mechanism, operatively coupled to one of the rollers, is operative to separate the rollers so that the cable can be positioned therebetween and to bring the rollers together whereby the teeth thereon engage the cable. The teeth operate to urge alternate conductors in opposite directions thereby separating them. A crank mechanism, connected to one or both of the rollers, is operative, upon rotation, to simultaneously feed the cable out of the rollers and separate the conductors.
Inventors
- 👤 Ad R Hannabery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/28; B; B26; B26D; B26D1/00; B26D1/01; B26D1/12; B26D1/14; B26D1/24; B26D1/245; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/12; H02G1/1295; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/929; Y10S83/947; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/329; Y10T225/336; Y10T225/343; Y10T225/371; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6592; Y10T83/6598; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7809; Y10T83/783; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8748
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for separating the conductors of a flat strip cable comprising, in combination: first and second substantially identical, generally cylindrical rollers, each of which has a plurality of radially extending annular teeth, only the central portion of the outer end of each of said teeth being concave, the curvature of said concave portion being approximately equal to the curvature of the surface of said conductors, the distance between adjacent teeth on each of said rollers being substantially equal to twice the distance between adjacent conductors of said cable, said rollers being positioned in parallel, spaced relationship with the teeth on one being aligned with the spaces between the teeth on the other; and means operatively coupled to at least said second roller for moving said rollers laterally relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
Apparatus for separating the conductors of a flat strip cable comprising, in combination: first and second substantially identical, generally cylindrical rollers, each of which has a plurality of radially extending annular teeth, only the central portion of the outer end of each of said teeth being concave, the curvature of said concave portion being approximately equal to the curvature of the surface of said conductors, the distance between adjacent teeth on each of said rollers being substantially equal to twice the distance between adjacent conductors of said cable, said rollers being positioned in parallel, spaced relationship with the teeth on one being aligned with the spaces between the teeth on the other; and means operatively coupled to at least said second roller for moving said rollers laterally relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said rollers are operative to reciprocate, relative to each other, between a first position wherein the teeth thereon are spaced by an amount sufficient to insert said cable therebetween and a second position wherein said teeth engage said conductors and urge adjacent conductors in opposite directions thereby tearing the connection between adjacent conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first roller is rotatably mounted on a first, fixed axis and wherein said second roller is rotatably mounted on a second, laterally moveable axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for moving said rollers comprises: support means rotatably mounting said second roller on said second axis; and cam means operatively contacting said support means for movement of said support means and said second roller between said first and second positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising: means operatively coupled to at least one of said first and second rollers for rotation thereof to simultaneously separate said conductors as they are fed into said rollers and feed said cable out of said rollers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said first roller is mounted on a first shaft, said second roller is mounted on a second shaft and further comprising: first gear means connected to said first shaft; second gear means connected to said second shaft, said first and second gear means engaging when said rollers are in said second position; and means operatively coupled to one of said first and second shafts for rotating said one shaft and, through said first and second gear means, for rotating said second shaft whereby said rollers are simultaneously rotated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising: means operatively coupled to at least one of said first and second rollers for rotation thereof to simultaneously separate said conductors as they are fed into said rollers and feed said cable out of said rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first roller is mounted on a first shaft, said second roller is mounted on a second shaft and further comprising: first gear means connected to said first shaft; second gear means connected to said second shaft, said first and second gear means engaging when said rollers are in said second position; and means operatively coupled to one of said first and second shafts for rotating said one shaft and, through said first and second gear means, for rotating said second shaft whereby said rollers are simultaneously rotated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the outer end of each of said teeth, on either side of said concave central portion, is flat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said rollers are operative to reciprocate, relative to each other, between a first position wherein the teeth thereon are spaced by an amount sufficient to insert said cable therebetween and a second position wherein Said teeth engage said conductors and urge adjacent conductors in opposite directions thereby tearing the connection between adjacent conductors, said flat portion on either side of said concave central portion on each of said teeth preventing said teeth from cutting said conductors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
In combination: first and second members, each of which has extending therefrom a plurality of parallel, annular teeth, a portion of the outer end of each of said teeth being concave, and a portion of the outer end of each of said teeth, on either side of said concave portion, being flat, the spacing between adjacent teeth on each of said members being at least as great as the width of said teeth, said members being positioned in parallel, spaced relationship with the teeth on one being aligned with the spaces between the teeth on the other; and means operatively coupled to at least said second member for moving said members laterally relative to each other.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
116 words
In combination: first and second members, each of which has extending therefrom a plurality of parallel, annular teeth, a portion of the outer end of each of said teeth being concave, and a portion of the outer end of each of said teeth, on either side of said concave portion, being flat, the spacing between adjacent teeth on each of said members being at least as great as the width of said teeth, said members being positioned in parallel, spaced relationship with the teeth on one being aligned with the spaces between the teeth on the other; and means operatively coupled to at least said second member for moving said members laterally relative to each other.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein said members are operative to reciprocate, relative to each other, between a first position wherein the teeth thereon are spaced by an amount sufficient to insert a flat strip cable therebetween and a second position wherein said teeth engage the conductors of said flat strip cable and urge adjacent conductors in opposite directions thereby tearing the connection between adjacent conductors, said flat portion on said teeth preventing said teeth from cutting said conductors.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |