US4731502A
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Limited bend-radius transmission cable also having controlled twist movement
Assignee: W.L. Gore and Associates Inc
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Filing: 1986-10-21
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2006-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A limited bend transmission cable for coaxial microwave cables which also has controlled movement under torque. A coaxial microwave transmission line of choice is covered by successive layers of helically-wound armor sheath, hard wire located in the groove of the sheath to aid in control of bend of the cable, a hard wire or braid, insulation, and strain relief boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Domenico Finamore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B11/00; H01B11/18; H01B11/1869; H01B7/00; H01B7/17; H01B7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A crush resilient flexible transverse electromagnetic mode transmission cable having a controlled bend radius and controlled twist movement under torque, comprising: (a) a microwave coaxial transmission line; (b) a flexible crush-resilient helically-wound metallic armor sheath having interlocking edges and grooves between its joints, in which said microwave coaxial transmission line is sheathed; (c) a metallic wire of a diameter selected to cooperate with the armor in the control on the bend of the cable spirally wound into the groove between the joints of the armor; (d) a braided high tensile strength wrap surrounding the armor and the wire; (e) an insulating jacket surrounding said braided wrap; (f) a strain relief boot surrounding and affixed to the insulating jacket at each end of the cable; and (g) a connector end for fixation of connectors for the microwave transmission line to said strain relief boot and the microwave transmission line at each end of the cable, for joining the transmission cable to a transmission receiving apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A crush resilient flexible transverse electromagnetic mode transmission cable having a controlled bend radius and controlled twist movement under torque, comprising: (a) a microwave coaxial transmission line; (b) a flexible crush-resilient helically-wound metallic armor sheath having interlocking edges and grooves between its joints, in which said microwave coaxial transmission line is sheathed; (c) a metallic wire of a diameter selected to cooperate with the armor in the control on the bend of the cable spirally wound into the groove between the joints of the armor; (d) a braided high tensile strength wrap surrounding the armor and the wire; (e) an insulating jacket surrounding said braided wrap; (f) a strain relief boot surrounding and affixed to the insulating jacket at each end of the cable; and (g) a connector end for fixation of connectors for the microwave transmission line to said strain relief boot and the microwave transmission line at each end of the cable, for joining the transmission cable to a transmission receiving apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cable of claim 1, wherein the metallic armor (b) and the metallic wire (c) are made of stainless steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cable of claim 2, wherein the braided wrap is made from a metal wire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cable of claim 2, wherein the braided wrap is made from a fiber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cable of claim 3, wherein the metal wire of the braided wrap is selected from the metals beryllium/copper alloy, steel, stainless steel, or copper-clad steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable of claim 4, wherein the fiber is selected from the group consisting of polyester, fiberglass, or polyaramide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cable of claim 2, wherein the insulating jacket (e) is extruded from silicone rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cable of claim 2, wherein the insulating jacket (e) is formed of a first layer of porous, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene tape followed by a second layer of polyester braid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A cable of claim 1, wherein said braid wrap is formed of stainless steel, said insulating jacket is silicone rubber, said strain relief boot is aluminum, and said connector end is aluminum, and said connectors are from the group consisting of brass or stainless steel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
A cable of claim 2, wherein said braid wrap is formed of stainless steel, said insulating jacket is formed of a first layer of carbon-filled porous, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene tape followed by a second layer of polyester braid, said strain relief boot is aluminum, said connector end is aluminum, and said connectors are from the group consisting of brass or stainless steel.
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