ALCAN PRODUCTS CORPORATION Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120170900 | Aluminum Alloy Conductor Composite Reinforced for High Voltage Overhead Power Lines - Embodiments of the invention relate to aluminum alloy conductor composite reinforced for high voltage overhead power lines and associated methods of use and manufacture. In one embodiment, a transmission cable can be provided. The transmission cable can include a core including at least one of: a composite core, a plurality of fibers in a matrix of one or more materials, or a set of carbon fibers embedded in an epoxy matrix; and a plurality of wires wrapped around the core, wherein the wires comprise at least one of the following: aluminum 6201 T83 alloy, aluminum 6201 T81 alloy, aluminum 1350-H19 alloy, or a heat resistant aluminum-zirconium alloy; wherein the transmission cable has a low sag characteristic. | 07-05-2012 |
20120077369 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A BRANCH WIRING CONNECTOR - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a branch wiring connector. connector. In one embodiment, a branch wiring connector system can be provided. The branch wiring connector can include a first housing and a second housing, which can include a plurality of hole projections with a key shape, and at least one conductor pin retaining device operable to maintain the position of a least one conductor pin and associated wire when the at least one conductor pin is inserted into at least one of the plurality of first housing hole projections. The second housing can include a plurality of second housing holes, which can include a plurality of second housing holes with a key receiver which corresponds with the key shape, and at least one conductor pin receiver retaining device operable to maintain the position of at least one conductor pin receiver and associated wire when the at least one conductor pin receiver is inserted into at least one of the plurality of second housing holes. | 03-29-2012 |
20120012715 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A METAL CLAD CABLE CLAMP - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a metal clad cable clamp. In one embodiment, an apparatus or clamp for mounting a cable to a strut can be provided. The clamp can include a clamp body operable to mount to the strut, wherein a portion of the cable is positioned between the clamp body and the strut. The clamp can also include at least one adjustment device operable to force a portion of the clamp body against the portion of the cable, wherein the portion of the cable is maintained substantially adjacent to the strut. | 01-19-2012 |