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US3778879A
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Method and device for manufacturing a flat cable as well as a cable acquired by means of the same
Assignee: Walpro Plastics NV
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Filing: 1972-08-01
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A method for manufacturing a flat cable comprising a grooved tape-like body which is guided along a curved surface such that the grooves are lying on the convex side; a conductor is feeded into each groove under some tension and a strip is applied to the grooved face of the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Ottolander L Den
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/08; H01B7/0823; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53187; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53243; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53348
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An apparatus for manufacturing a flat cable of the type which is extruded as a tape of flexible material having one or more longitudinally extending grooves, the apparatus comprising: A. means for disposing a conductor in each groove of said flat cable and including: i. a curved support, supporting the tape such that the grooves are on the convex side; at least one feeding element arranged along the support for feeding a conductor toward a particular groove; including: a. a tension unit for the conductor, and b. a guide roller which is provided with a ridge along its circumference and a slot adjacent said ridge, said ridge engaging the groove such that the conductor is passed through the slot in said guide roller and into said groove.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
An apparatus for manufacturing a flat cable of the type which is extruded as a tape of flexible material having one or more longitudinally extending grooves, the apparatus comprising: A. means for disposing a conductor in each groove of said flat cable and including: i. a curved support, supporting the tape such that the grooves are on the convex side; at least one feeding element arranged along the support for feeding a conductor toward a particular groove; including: a. a tension unit for the conductor, and b. a guide roller which is provided with a ridge along its circumference and a slot adjacent said ridge, said ridge engaging the groove such that the conductor is passed through the slot in said guide roller and into said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1, in which beyond the path within which the conductors are disposed in the grooves, a device is provided for applying a preferably transparent cover strip to the grooved side of the tape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |