| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 174040000 | OVERHEAD | 73 |
| 20100200289 | CABLE RUN - The present invention relates to a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness, in more precise terms a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness with a chain of guide carriages coupled to one another by means of spring elements, said guide carriages running in at least one guide rail in each instance, with a first guide carriage being connected to a cable harness source by means of at least one spring element and with the guide carriages comprising additional spring elements for attaching the cable harness. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110024183 | COAXIAL-TYPE CABLE FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to an overhead coaxial-type transmission system. The system includes a coaxial-type conductor, a support structure adapted to support the coaxial-type conductor at a pre-determined elevation above the ground, and a conductor support extending downwardly from the horizontal support such that the coaxial-type conductor is secured thereto. The support structure includes a vertical support secured in the ground and a horizontal support secured to and extending outwardly from the vertical support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110315441 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120018212 | POWER CORD INTEGRATED HANGER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A power cord integrated hanger system for suspending a lighting fixture has a flexible load bearing inner suspension part and a flexible non-load bearing outer conductor part that acts as the “power cord” for the suspended lighting fixture. The flexible outer conductor part has an internal passageway for the inner suspension part. An outer cover of the outer conductor part holds electrical conductors in place in the outer conductor part and preferably conceals the conductors from view. The outer cover of the conductor part can be provided with different aesthetic qualities to enhance the visual appearance of the hanger system. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120217052 | Suspension Insulator and Suspension Insulator Group - The present disclosure discloses a suspension insulator and a suspension insulator group. The suspension insulator comprises a silicone rubber umbrella string and a fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, wherein the silicone rubber umbrella string is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod. Since the umbrella string is made of silicone rubber and is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, as compared with porcelain suspension insulator or glass suspension insulator, it has a low density and a light weight, and may reduce the load of the tower and is convenient to install and remove. The suspension insulator provided by the present disclosure is especially applicable to the field of power transmission. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120279777 | VAPOR BARRIER CEILING SEAL APPARATUS - An opening in a vapor barrier membrane interior to a ceiling can be sealed by a flexible enclosure. A planar member of the enclosure can be bonded to the inner side of the membrane. The enclosure is formed with a cavity that can encompass a ceiling mounted electrical device. A fastener is joined to the planar member permits bonding thereof with an interior surface of the membrane by manual application of a compressive force. The fastener may comprise a removable release liner covering an adhesive. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130146350 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-NITROGEN STEEL WIRE AND OVERHEAD POWER LINE USING SAME - Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a nonmagnetic high-nitrogen steel wire, and an overhead power line adopting the high-nitrogen steel wire as the core thereof. According to one embodiment, the method for manufacturing high-nitrogen steel wire comprises the steps of injecting argon (Ar) gas to reach atmospheric pressure after having first adjusted the pressure to 6×10 | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130306365 | Mounting Unit - A mounting unit ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140034378 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041925 | SURFACE MODIFIED OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR - The present invention relates to a surface modified overhead conductor with a coating that allows the conductor to operate at lower temperatures. The coating is an inorganic, non-white coating having durable heat and wet aging characteristics. The coating preferably contains a heat radiating agent with desirable properties, and an appropriate binder/suspension agent. In a preferred embodiment, the coating has L* value of less than 80, a heat emissivity of greater than or equal to 0.5, and/or a solar absorptivity coefficient of greater than 0.3. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140076624 | Cable Termination Device, A Method For Prefabricating A Cable Termination Device And A Method For Achieving A Cable Termination - A cable termination device of the dry type, for terminating a high voltage cable, including an insulator housing with a first end and a second end and having a hollow interior, and which second end has an opening for insertion of a high voltage cable. The cable termination device further includes a stress controller device located inside the insulator housing and adapted to be mounted on a high voltage cable, an end cap located at the first end of the insulator housing and provided with an external electrical connection means, and an electrically insulating gel filling at least part of the hollow interior of the insulator housing and surrounding at least part of the stress controller device. Further, the stress controller device is provided with a first and a second deflector arrangement for controlling an electric field. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140138145 | Aerial Cable Spacer Apparatus with Rollers and Associated Methods Thereof - An aerial cable spacer apparatus and associated methods thereto are provided. The aerial cable spacer apparatus includes a spacer arm. A spacer body is connected to the spacer arm. At least one saddle is formed on the spacer body. At least one roller is connected to at least one of the at least one saddle and the spacer body, wherein an exterior surface of the at least one roller is positioned to intersect a cable interface path of the at least one saddle. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150021085 | CABLE ROUTING ASSEMBLY - The assembly includes an openworked cable raceway ( | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150027773 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE PARTICULARLY FOR AN OVERHEAD LINE - The invention concerns an electric power transmission cable, particularly for an overhead power line, comprising at least one central composite ring ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150136470 | SELECTION METHOD FOR STRONG WIND REGION COMPOSITE INSULATOR BASED ON STRUCTURE PARAMETERS, AND COMPOSITE INSULATOR - A selection method for a strong wind region composite insulator based on structure parameters, and a composite insulator are disclosed. When a selection is made among a plurality of composite insulators according to the selection method, structure parameters of the composite insulators are measured first, and then the selection is made according to certain ranges of the parameters, a selected composite insulator is tested, and it is found that it may withstand strong wind climate environments where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s. The composite insulator is a composite insulator having corresponding structure parameters. The selection method is easy to operate and implement. When the composite insulator is applied to a strong wind region where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s, the problem of violent oscillation of umbrella skirts or tear of the umbrella skirts does not occur, and the composite insulator may still operate reliably. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150305322 | BIRD CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR PROTECTING WIRES - Systems and methods for providing modular bird control deterrent devices with spikes for use with overhead electrical wire are provided. A modular bird control segment base provides locking support for one or more bird control spikes by including locking flanges in a spike support cavity of the segment base that engages and locks a spike by engaging a groove in the bottom portion of the respective spike. The bird control segment base provides attachment support for fasteners that secure the bird control segment base to the electrical wire in use by providing opposing slot openings in a groove on the top of the segment base to engage a fastener. The bird control segment base also has opposing fastening mechanisms for connecting multiple segments together. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150325986 | Side Wall Bracket for Cable Tray - A cable tray and at least one side wall bracket secured to the cable tray is disclosed. The cable tray has a plurality of transverse and longitudinal wires. The side wall bracket has angled legs defined by a U-shaped inside leg portion and a hook that leads to an outside leg portion. The inside leg portion of each angled leg engages a first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires and the outside leg portion of each angled leg engages a second surface opposite the first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires to secure the side wall bracket to the cable tray. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160056621 | Tethers for Airborne Wind Turbines - A tether may include a core, a plurality of electrical conductors wound around the core, and a jacket surrounding the plurality of electrical conductors. The plurality of electrical conductors may include at least two groups of electrical conductors. Each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors may define a respective electrical path, where the respective electrical path is different from the electrical paths defined by other groups of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of the electrical conductors. Moreover, each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors is located around a respective portion of the core, such that a cross-section of each group of electrical conductors of the at least two or more electrical conductors defines a respective arc around the respective portion of the core. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160111863 | Wildlife Protective Cover having a Conductor/Insulator Guard and System for Power Distribution and Transmission Systems and Related Methods - A conductor cover apparatus for use with an overhead electrical transmission and distribution system and related methods is provided. The conductor cover apparatus has a center cover member. At least one arm connector is formed on the center cover member, the at least one arm connector having an opening and a first hole positioned between a first external side and a second external side of the at least one arm connector. An extension arm is positioned at least partially interior of the first and second external sides of the at least one arm connector. At least one pin is removably connecting the extension arm to the at least one arm connector, wherein the at least one pin is positioned through the first hole of the at least one arm connector and a first arm hole within the extension arm. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20080230265 | Electric power cable fixing apparatus for an insulator - The present invention relates to an apparatus fixing power cable to insulator, which clamps the head of an insulator to fix power cable to the insulator head, easily and firmly. To this end, the apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises; a main body formed with a vertical through bolt hole in the center, with a space, formed beneath the bolt hole, with round open bottom which holds power cable; a fixed clamp formed on one side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook insulator head; a movable clamp formed on the opposite side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook the other side of the insulator head; a movable, elastic holding member formed on the space part of the main body, with a groove on the bottom to hold upper part of power cable; a fixing bolt engaged in the bolt hole of the main body, pressing the elastic holding member by screwing inward, so that the power cable can be fixed between the holding groove on top of the insulator and the holding groove on the bottom of the elastic holding member; and a movable clamp fixing member to fix the movable clamp engaged with the insulator head. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090014208 | HINGED BUSHING SUSPENSION CLAMP AND METHOD FOR USING SAID CLAMP - A clamp with a first clamp halve with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a second clamp halve, with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a cable opening; and a hinge device for connecting the two hinge portions. The clamp may also include a first clamp halve with a second opening for a closing insert. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20140216808 | AERIAL CONDUCTOR WIRE SUSPENSION CLAMP - A clamp for suspending a conductor wire with a textured surface from a transmission tower includes a restraining sleeve, a housing, and a mounting tab. The restraining sleeve is made of upper and lower sleeve pieces that define a sleeve cavity to encase the conductor wire. The sleeve cavity has an internal gripping surface that intermeshes with the textured surface of the conductor wire to prevent slippage and rotation of the conductor wire relative to the sleeve cavity, without substantial compression of the conductor wire. The housing is made of a plurality of housing parts that define a housing cavity to encase restraining sleeve. The housing cavity is configured to permit rotation of the restraining sleeve, but restrict longitudinal movement of the retraining sleeve within the housing. The mounting tab is connected to the housing to permit direct or indirect connection of the clamp to a transmission tower. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150014050 | Space Dampers for Four-Conductors Bundles - A space damper for | 01-15-2015 |
| 20080277158 | Systems and Methods For Stabilizing Cables Under Heavy Loading Conditions - Systems and methods are disclosed for stabilizing a wire, cable ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090095522 | Robotic Bypass System and Method - A system and method, and robotic equipment for mechanical and/or electrical bypassing of short sections of energized high voltage line conductors by gripping the conductor at two close-by points, making good electrical and mechanical connection, then drawing the two points towards one another so as to relieve both mechanical and current-carrying duty of the bypassed conductor section. Doing so can provide slack on the bypassed conductor section for maintenance or repair while simultaneously providing an alternative path for electric current, or increase tension on the adjacent conductor sections by essentially shortening the conductor in the region where the invention is applied. The invention may then reverse direction, placing (stretch) tension on the bypassed conductor section and the point of repair to assure its mechanical integrity. Mechanical bypassing only to temporarily shorten specific conductor spans may be achieved by the same device. Electrical bypassing only may be achieved in a similar manner by gripping and bridging two separate high voltage conductors, thus providing a means to connect and/or disconnect them with the aid of switching equipment incorporated into the invention. The invention allows all of the foregoing to be accomplished at line potential and in close line proximity by virtue of its being mounted on an insulated boom or suspended from a hovering helicopter or suspended from the line itself. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110253443 | TENSION BALANCER FOR OVERHEAD WIRE AND TENSION BALANCER INSTALLATION AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD WIRE - A tension balancer installation auxiliary device is provided including a fixing pipe which includes two open ends, a slit and a pair of first apertures, and a yoke, wherein one end of the fixing pipe is arranged to contact with a casing of the tension balancer, and the yoke is attached by passing through a pair of first through holes of a pair of shackle shaped connecting parts of the tension balancer and the pair of first apertures. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20140041926 | Transmission Line Autotensioner - Various systems and methods are provided for autotensioning conductors of transmission lines. In one embodiment, among others, an autotensioner system includes tensioning assemblies coupled between a structure and corresponding conductors and a tension controller that controls a tensioning assembly to adjust a tension of the corresponding conductor to within a predefined tolerance of a corresponding tension setpoint. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving a current conductor tension for each of multiple conductors and adjusting the conductor tension of one of the conductors by remotely controlling a corresponding tensioning assembly. The adjustment may be based at least in part upon the current conductor tensions and a tension setpoint. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20150122538 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTORS - A supporting apparatus for a conductor, comprising a helical rod having a plurality of turns. The pitch between the turns varies along the length of the helical rod, from a region of longer pitch at an end of the helical rod to a region of shorter pitch along the rod. | 05-07-2015 |
| 174041000 | With messenger cable | 2 |
| 20120247801 | Messenger Supported Overhead Cable for Electrical Transmission - A transmission line assembly for transmission and distribution of high voltage power which comprises a conductor, a separate messenger member and coupling means. The conductor has a predetermined length. The separate messenger member has a predetermined length. The coupling means couples the messenger to the conductor to the messenger. The messenger member and the conductor remain structurally separate from each other and functionally independent. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20160204590 | Messenger-Supported Overhead Cables For Electrical Transmission | 07-14-2016 |
| 174042000 | With conductor vibration damping means | 12 |
| 20080236856 | DAMPER ASSEMBLY STAKING SYSTEM - A damper assembly staking system that provides for staking damper weights onto a messenger is disclosed. The damper assembly comprises at least one damper weight with a forked side which accepts a messenger. A hole is drilled in the forked side of the damper weight to receive the messenger. A staking hole is then drilled into the bottom of the damper weights. The staking hole extends just past the side of the messenger hole and is sized to receive a staking ball. Staking of the damper weight is accomplished by pressing the staking ball into the staking hole via a hardened dowel pin to secure the messenger within the damper weights. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090071677 | Vibration Resistant Cable - A vibration resistant cable may be provided. The vibration resistant cable may comprise a first conductor and a second conductor. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length configured to cause a locking force between the first conductor and the second conductor. The locking force may be configured to prevent relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that may result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be predetermined or may vary a predetermined amount per unit of length of the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be c | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110024152 | DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY NEUTRALIZING VIBRATIONS IN SINGLE CABLE OVERHEAD POWER TRANSMISSION LINES - The present invention refers to a device for dynamically neutralizing vibrations in single cable overhead power transmission lines. The device comprises a main body ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110315420 | Cable Boot and Clamp Cable Mounting System - A soft cable boot is snapped on or molded around a cable or cable harness. The cable boot has a three dimensional interlock structure on its circumference via which it interlocks with an interlock teeth profile of a boot clamp. While the boot clamp is mounted and tied down, the interlock teeth profile is pressed into the three dimensional interlock structure and the cable or cable harness is three dimensionally form fitting and elastically fixed, whereby vibration related cable wear is reduced. A boot assembly tool may be used to snap the cable boot onto the cable and/or to inject a sealant into the assembled boot clamp or mold the boot clamp around the cable. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20140124233 | Antigalloping Device - An antigalloping device can include first and second clamps, each having a respective jaw for clamping to respective first and second cables. A connecting assembly can be coupled between the first and second clamps. The connecting assembly can include an elongate insulator attached to a length of flexible cable. The length of flexible cable is capable of being bent and maneuvered during installation. At least one of the first and second clamps can be rotatably coupled to the connecting assembly. The elongate insulator and the flexible cable can straighten along a longitudinal axis. The at least one of the first and second clamps can be orientatable in a position transverse to the longitudinal axis for being rotatable between the position transverse to the longitudinal axis and a position inline with the longitudinal axis, under opposed tension exerted on the jaws of the first and second clamps, for twisting at least one of the first and second cables for reducing galloping. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124234 | Antigalloping Device - An antigalloping device can include first and second clamps, each having a respective jaw for clamping to respective first and second cables. A connecting assembly can be coupled between the first and second clamps. The connecting assembly can include an elongate insulator attached to a flexible tether. The flexible tether is capable of being bent and maneuvered during installation. At least one of the first and second clamps can be rotatably coupled to the connecting assembly. The elongate insulator and the flexible tether can straighten along a longitudinal axis. The at least one of the first and second clamps can be orientatable in a position transverse to the longitudinal axis for being rotatable between the position transverse to the longitudinal axis and a position inline with the longitudinal axis, under opposed tension exerted on the jaws of the first and second clamps, for twisting at least one of the first and second cables for reducing galloping. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140158392 | Vibration Resistant Cable - A vibration resistant cable may be provided. The vibration resistant cable may comprise a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor and the second conductor may each have a diameter d. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length determined as a function of the diameter d and may be configured to reduce relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that would result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140311765 | ANTIGALLOPING DEVICE - An antigalloping device can include first and second clamps, each having a respective jaw for clamping to respective first and second cables. A connecting assembly can be coupled between the first and second clamps. The connecting assembly can include an elongate insulator attached to a flexible tether. The flexible tether is capable of being bent and maneuvered during installation. At least one of the first and second clamps can be rotatably coupled to the connecting assembly. The elongate insulator and the flexible tether can straighten along a longitudinal axis. The at least one of the first and second clamps can be orientatable in a position transverse to the longitudinal axis for being rotatable between the position transverse to the longitudinal axis and a position inline with the longitudinal axis, under opposed tension exerted on the jaws of the first and second clamps, for twisting at least one of the first and second cables for reducing galloping. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150357808 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIND INDUCED VIBRATION DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL POWER LINE TOWERS - An electrical power line tower which is resistant to wind induced vibration damage supports vertically spaced apart electrical conductor-mounting cross arms extending from the tower, each cross arm having a mounting bracket welded to the tower end of the arm and the mounting bracket being attached to the tower via bolts. First clamping brackets on each conductor supporting arm are positioned between the tower and conductor, the first clamping brackets including cross arm-engaging bolts preventing bracket sliding along the arms and bracing poles extending diagonally upwardly between the first clamping brackets on each conductor supporting arm and a bolt securing the mounting bracket of the next higher arm along the tower. The length of the bracing poles is adjustable for providing the desired bracing support to the conductor support arms to which the bracing poles are attached. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160006231 | Anchoring Clamp on Bundle Wires for High-Voltage Electric Lines and Dampening Spacer Provided with Such Clamp - The present invention relates to a clamp and a spacer for bundle-shaped wires of high-voltage electric lines, as well as a relative mounting kit. The clamp comprises an arm for fastening to wires, at the free end of which two fixed jaws are formed. The second jaw being movable through disengageable tightening means, both jaws being provided with opposite saddles for the housing of wire, wherein the second moving jaw has a first end mounted rotating on a pin, carried by said fastening arm in a position coinciding with a first end of the first jaw, while with a second end it is apt to cooperate with tightening means. The tightening means comprise a tie rod having an end mounted rotating on the jaw and a distal end constrained through a constraint pin to a cam lever. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160079745 | ASYMMETRICAL STOCKBRIDGE DAMPER - An asymmetric Stockbridge damper including a clamp and two weights of unequal mass connected to the damper. The damper may further include one or two messenger strands connecting the weights to the clamp. The weights may be situated so that they are an unequal distance from the clamp. The damper may further include a base connected to the clamp, and the weights may be connected to the base. The weights may be bell-shaped. The weights may have smooth contours. The clamp may use a breakaway bolt. The clamp may be designed for high temperature conductor applications. The messenger strands may be made of a 19-strand cable. The messenger strands may be attached to end of the weights and flushed to those ends. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160087417 | Vibration Resistant Cable - A vibration resistant cable may be provided. The vibration resistant cable may comprise a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor and the second conductor may each have a diameter d. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length determined as a function of the diameter d and may be configured to reduce relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that would result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. | 03-24-2016 |
| 174043000 | Distributing and/or plural point support | 5 |
| 20090283289 | WEDGE RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A cable wedge assembly that can streamline installation of cabling assemblies upon trees and other structures is provided. For example, the cable wedge assembly need not require specialized tools for installation. Rather, the unique features and functions of the assembly attach to a cable merely by inserting a cable through the assembly, tightening a portion of the connector upon another and establishing tension in the cable. Once cable tension is established, the integral wedges seat causing attachment to and retention of the cable. This attachment and retention is effected by way of split conical inserts disposed within the housing of the assembly. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100276172 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR AN OVERHEAD LINE AND OVERHEAD LINE CONFIGURATION - A holding device has a supporting frame with at least two carrying legs at the respective ends of which is arranged a holding element for accommodating a conductor wire. A holding insulator extends in a longitudinal direction which is mounted between the carrying legs of the supporting frame and which has a free end for fixing to a mast crossbeam. The supporting frame is sized in such a way that the carrying legs extend in the longitudinal direction beyond the free end of the holding insulator. Furthermore, an overhead line configuration has such a specified holding device. With this device, masts which are configured for low rated voltages to be made accessible for carrying conductor wires at high rated voltages. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110253410 | HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTION AND ELECTRIC RAIL VEHICLE HAVING A HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTION - A high-voltage connection between two post insulators which can be moved relative to one another. In order to be able to implement such a high-voltage connection in the most compact form possible with regard to insulating air gaps, the high-voltage connection has a current conduction rod, which is surrounded by an insulating body and mounted at one end thereof on the one post insulator at an adjustable distance and at the other end thereof is held on the other post insulator. Outgoing current leads are connected to each end of the current conduction rod. An electric rail vehicle has at least two cars, each having a high-voltage line run in the roof and each having a post insulator on the roof in the area of the mutually facing ends of the cars. The high-voltage connection according to the invention is used in order to achieve an aerodynamically favorable design in the bridging area of the roof area of the cars. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20140262412 | OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL GROUNDING MESH AND MECHANICAL GRID STRUCTURE - An overhead electrical grounding mesh and mechanical grid structure for a data center includes a plurality of orthogonally arranged grid beams. Each of the grid beams is a rigid and electrically conductive grid beam to provide an overhead structure configured to be positioned over electronic equipment in the data center. The grid structure is configured to provide support for electronic equipment connected to the grid structure and to provide support for mechanical equipment in the data center that is connected to the grid structure. The grid structure is further adapted to be electrically coupled to the electronic equipment to provide an electrically conductive ground mesh for the electronic equipment in the data center. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160164272 | A CABLE SUSPENSION - A cable suspension may allow a cable to be pivoted about a pivot axis that passes through a thickness of a cable. A bend radius of the cable entering and exiting the cable suspension may be increased and/or the degree of bend by a cable entering and exiting the cable support may be decreased. The cable may comprise insulated electrical cables, non-insulated electrical cables (e.g., conductors), shielded cables, non-electrical signal cables (e.g., optical cables), and/or assemblies thereof. | 06-09-2016 |
| 174044000 | With connector or wire fanning arrangements | 7 |
| 20130075125 | UTILITY POWER-LINE-JUMPER APPARATUS WITH EXTERNAL VENTING - A line-jumper apparatus typically includes a first connector, a second connector, and a housing attached to the first connector and the second connector. In a closed position, the housing provides a low-resistance current path and a high-resistance current path between the first connector and the second connector. In an open position, the housing inhibits current from flowing between the first connector and the second connector. The housing is configured so that, when the housing is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the low-resistance current path is opened before the high-resistance current path. The housing typically includes a safety mechanism that prevents the low-resistance current path from being opened unless the high-resistance current path is closed. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130292149 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTRICAL FIXTURE TO AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - The invention provides a mount for installing an electrical fixture to an electrical junction box. The mount includes a support configured for independent attachment to said junction box and said electrical fixture respectively for mounting said fixture to said junction box. The mount further includes at least one electrical quick connect member engaged to said support comprising a first connection element for forming an electrical connection with a electrical wire and a second connection element for forming an electrical connection a fixture electrical wires. The first and second connection elements are electrically connected or connectible together to form an electrical connection between the source wires and the fixture wires. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140196924 | DIELECTRIC ELEMENT FOR A HIGH-VOLTAGE INSULATOR WITH GREAT TRACTION STRENGTH - A dielectric element ( | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140299346 | UTILITY POWER-LINE-JUMPER APPARATUS WITH EXTERNAL VENTING - A line-jumper apparatus typically includes a first connector, a second connector, and a housing attached to the first connector and the second connector. In a closed position, the housing provides a low-resistance current path and a high-resistance current path between the first connector and the second connector. In an open position, the housing inhibits current from flowing between the first connector and the second connector. The housing is configured so that, when the housing is transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the low-resistance current path is opened before the high-resistance current path. The housing typically includes a safety mechanism that prevents the low-resistance current path from being opened unless the high-resistance current path is closed. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150129274 | BY-PASS SYSTEM FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES - A by-pass system for overhead power lines may include: a housing; a bearing frame in the housing; an outdoor termination linked to the bearing frame; and/or an electrical cable electrically connected to the outdoor termination. The bearing frame may be configured to move between a stand-by position of the outdoor termination and an operating position of the outdoor termination. A by-pass system for overhead power lines may include: a housing; a bearing frame connected to the housing; an outdoor termination connected to the bearing frame; and/or an electrical cable electrically connected to the outdoor termination. The bearing frame may be configured to move between a stand-by position of the outdoor termination and an operating position of the outdoor termination. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150294767 | COAXIAL CABLE FOR THE ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OF A RADIOFREQUENCY AND/OR HIGH-SPEED DATA SIGNAL, ROTATING JOINT COMPRISING TWO SUCH COAXIAL CABLES, AND RETAINING APPARATUS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ROTATING JOINT - The invention relates to a coaxial cable for electrical transmission of a high-frequency and/or high-speed data signal, in particular for medical-engineering applications, comprising a arranged radially inside and a plurality of shields which surround the core radially outside, the core exhibiting a litz with a plurality of individual wires. The invention further relates to a rotary coupling with two coaxial cables of such a type, and also to a holding device, in particular a ceiling support, with such a rotary coupling. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150323125 | Support Assembly - A bracket assembly for connecting a fixture, art-work or other element to a supporting box or structure. The assembly includes a hanger bracket which receives an adjustable post. The bracket may also support quick-connect wire plug-ins for ease in performing wire connections required to operate a fixture such as a chandelier. The adjustable post has spaced recesses that allow for quick coarse adjustment of the post as it passes at an angle through a central interior opening in the hanger bracket. The post is pivoted so that a reinforced rail on the hanger bracket is inserted into a pair of the recesses formed on the post in a snap-fit connection. A threaded portion is also provided at an end of the post for fine adjustment. | 11-12-2015 |
| 174045000 | Towers, poles or posts | 19 |
| 20080289870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of an electrical fixture supporting pole, such as a street light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the base, a wire clamping element is placed on the base around the passage for the power supply cable. The electrical power supply cable is clamped to a vertical surface of the clamping element, and the free end of the cable is extended to a location proximate the second opposed vertical surface of the clamping element. The electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the clamping element are secured to the base such that the access opening is positioned to provide access to the connections of the power supply cable and electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture, but access to the clamping device which secures the power supply cable to the first surface is not possible without removing the pole. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100252321 | SERVICE LINE DISTRIBUTION BASE - A service line distribution base ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110031010 | NON-BORING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION LINE STRUCTURES - A support system for transmission lines includes a base plate, a securing assembly, and a supporting arm. The base plate is secured to the transmission line pole with the securing assembly. The supporting arm can include an insulating apparatus; the insulator apparatus of the supporting arm is adapted to provide a safe dielectric distance from the transmission power line and the transmission line structure, e.g., power pole. A first end of the supporting arm is carried by a mounting member and is connected to the transmission line pole via the base plate, while the second end can receive a conductor with a connector. The connector is adapted to secure a conductor, and is positioned at the second end of the insulator apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110139503 | CEMENTITIOUS FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE CROSS ARM - A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110259633 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STRINGING OVERHEAD CABLE - An overhead tower assembly comprising an overhead tower, a threading device attached to the tower and defining an opening, a cable positioned through the opening, and a cable catcher attached to the cable. The catcher includes a body secured to the cable and sized to fit through the opening, and an arm attached to the body and movable relative to the body between a collapsed position, having a cross-section smaller than the opening, and an expanded position, having a cross-section larger than the opening. The catcher and can be used to perform a method including attaching the catcher to the cable, inserting an end of the cable through the threading device, pulling the cable through the threading device, contacting the arm with the threading device, moving the arm from the expanded position toward the collapsed position, continuing to pull the cable until the catcher has passed through the threading device, and moving the arm back to the expanded position. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120018213 | ELECTRIC ENERGY DISTRIBUTION POLE WITH INCORPORATED GROUND SYSTEM - The present invention is oriented to solving existing problems in the ground systems of aerial networks of electric energy distribution, providing a pole with an incorporated ground system. Said pole has a ground lead embedded in its structure, and two connection terminal boards fitted in the upper and lower sections. This ground system completely avoids the subtraction of the lead, is effective in the grounding and ensures the efficient performance of the electrical distribution system by guaranteeing an effective connection to the ground system with operation, protection and control elements that are installed in the distribution network. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130081872 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR INSULATOR ARM - A support apparatus for an insulator arm is disclosed. The support apparatus for an insulator arm in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first key cap connector and a second key cap connector coupled, respectively, with a first insulator arm and a second insulator arm that are divided, respectively, from a pair of insulator arms; a Y-shaped saddle coupled with the first key cap connector and the second key cap connector; and an insulator arm support metal fitting coupled with the Y-shaped saddle and connecting the pair of insulator arms with each other. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130284512 | HIGH-CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN - A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130333939 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES HAVING FRANGIBLE BASES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of the frangible base of a highway utility pole, such as a light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the frangible base, a hollow body having an upper flange is inserted into the base so the flange is positioned on the upper surface of the frangible base. The electrical power supply cable is run up through the center of the hollow body and clamped to the hollow body and/or to a theft protection device used for a utility pole with a standard base. The electrical connection cable from the pole's electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the hollow body are secured to the base by fastening means. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140158418 | Cementitious Fibre Reinforced Composite Cross Arm - A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150008030 | DEVICE FOR AN OUTDOOR SWITCHING APPARATUS - This invention concerns a device for an outdoor switching apparatus of an electrical power line, the switching apparatus being enclosed within a case. The device includes a wall made of electrically conductive material capable of blocking sun rays. The device also includes a fastening assembly for fastening the wall with respect to the case in a position for blocking, at least partially, sun rays from hitting the case during day time. The fastening assembly has at least one spacer made of insulating material for spacing the wall with respect to the case, thus delimiting an air gap between the wall and the case. The device also includes at least one electrical connector for electrically connecting the wall to circuitry of the switching apparatus, located inside the case, for powering and voltage monitoring. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150021086 | METHODS FOR DULLING METALLIC SURFACES AND RELATED PRODUCTS - Various dulling processes for dulling metallic surfaces are disclosed to produce or render galvanized metallic surfaces less shiny. Particular embodiments of dulling galvanized metallic surfaces, such as galvanized steel, iron, and aluminum surfaces, and processes are disclosed to treat galvanized objects for color variation or enhancement while still maintaining protection provided by the galvanized layer. The present disclosure is also directed to apparatus, product and system having dulled surfaces formed by the disclosed dulling processes. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150083483 | HIGH-CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN - A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150090487 | CABLE FOR POWERING OF MAST MOUNTED RADIO EQUIPMENT - A cable for powering of radio equipment mounted on a mast for carrying the radio equipment is disclosed. The cable comprises a first conductor for feeding a current to the radio equipment, a return and shielding conductor for feeding a return current from the radio equipment and for shielding of the first conductor, and an insulating material disposed between the first conductor and the return and shielding conductor. The first conductor is at least partially enclosed by the insulating material. A first cross-sectional area of the first conductor is less than a second cross-sectional area of the return and shielding conductor. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150295392 | Composite Tower for Power Transmission Lines of Power Grid and Composite Cross Arm Structure Thereof - A composite power transmission tower, and a composite cross arm structure of a composite tower for power grid transmission line is provided, including two sets of cross arm insulators arranged into a V-shaped arrangement horizontally, wherein a first end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators is connected to the tower body of the composite tower at an opening of the V-shaped arrangement; and a set of oblique-pulling insulators, corresponding to each of the sets of cross arm insulators respectively, has one end connected to a second end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators at an apex of the V-shaped arrangement, and the other end connected to the tower body over the two sets of cross arm insulators. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160064911 | CANTILEVER FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE - The invention relates to a cantilever for an overhead line, of the type comprising a main cantilever beam that receives the elements for securing the wires of the overhead line located at its distal end and a diagonal beam supporting the main beam and inclined in relation to same. The main beam is telescopic and comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion that can move telescopically in relation to one another. The above-mentioned wire-securing elements are secured in the distal portion. The diagonal beam is connected to the horizontal beam in the proximal portion thereof, by means of a rotatable coupling. In addition, the diagonal beam is telescopic. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160172834 | Releasable Messenger Clamp | 06-16-2016 |
| 20100319983 | STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION LINES - A structure for supporting electric power transmission lines that aims to obtain a better stress and strain behaviour providing a higher ultimate economy. The preferred embodiment is directed to a structure that comprises a metallic vertical structure ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110272190 | DAMAGE RESISTANT POWER TRANSMISSION STRUCTURES - An overhead transmission line support structure includes a base segment and a main segment extending upwardly from the base segment. The overhead transmission line structure further includes a hinge operatively connecting the base segment with the main segment such that the hinge provides deflection capacity parallel to overhead transmission lines supported by the overhead transmission line support structure and such that with sufficient longitudinal loading on the overhead transmission line support structure, the main segment rotates about the hinge. The overhead transmission line support structure may include a post-tensioning system extending along the main segment and/or at least one fuse plate operatively connected between the base segment and the main segment and configured to deform upon the sufficient longitudinal loading on the overhead transmission line support structure. | 11-10-2011 |
| 174045000 | Tension devices | 2 |
| 20080289870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of an electrical fixture supporting pole, such as a street light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the base, a wire clamping element is placed on the base around the passage for the power supply cable. The electrical power supply cable is clamped to a vertical surface of the clamping element, and the free end of the cable is extended to a location proximate the second opposed vertical surface of the clamping element. The electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the clamping element are secured to the base such that the access opening is positioned to provide access to the connections of the power supply cable and electrical connection cable from the electrical fixture, but access to the clamping device which secures the power supply cable to the first surface is not possible without removing the pole. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100252321 | SERVICE LINE DISTRIBUTION BASE - A service line distribution base ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110031010 | NON-BORING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION LINE STRUCTURES - A support system for transmission lines includes a base plate, a securing assembly, and a supporting arm. The base plate is secured to the transmission line pole with the securing assembly. The supporting arm can include an insulating apparatus; the insulator apparatus of the supporting arm is adapted to provide a safe dielectric distance from the transmission power line and the transmission line structure, e.g., power pole. A first end of the supporting arm is carried by a mounting member and is connected to the transmission line pole via the base plate, while the second end can receive a conductor with a connector. The connector is adapted to secure a conductor, and is positioned at the second end of the insulator apparatus. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110139503 | CEMENTITIOUS FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE CROSS ARM - A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110259633 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STRINGING OVERHEAD CABLE - An overhead tower assembly comprising an overhead tower, a threading device attached to the tower and defining an opening, a cable positioned through the opening, and a cable catcher attached to the cable. The catcher includes a body secured to the cable and sized to fit through the opening, and an arm attached to the body and movable relative to the body between a collapsed position, having a cross-section smaller than the opening, and an expanded position, having a cross-section larger than the opening. The catcher and can be used to perform a method including attaching the catcher to the cable, inserting an end of the cable through the threading device, pulling the cable through the threading device, contacting the arm with the threading device, moving the arm from the expanded position toward the collapsed position, continuing to pull the cable until the catcher has passed through the threading device, and moving the arm back to the expanded position. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120018213 | ELECTRIC ENERGY DISTRIBUTION POLE WITH INCORPORATED GROUND SYSTEM - The present invention is oriented to solving existing problems in the ground systems of aerial networks of electric energy distribution, providing a pole with an incorporated ground system. Said pole has a ground lead embedded in its structure, and two connection terminal boards fitted in the upper and lower sections. This ground system completely avoids the subtraction of the lead, is effective in the grounding and ensures the efficient performance of the electrical distribution system by guaranteeing an effective connection to the ground system with operation, protection and control elements that are installed in the distribution network. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130081872 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR INSULATOR ARM - A support apparatus for an insulator arm is disclosed. The support apparatus for an insulator arm in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first key cap connector and a second key cap connector coupled, respectively, with a first insulator arm and a second insulator arm that are divided, respectively, from a pair of insulator arms; a Y-shaped saddle coupled with the first key cap connector and the second key cap connector; and an insulator arm support metal fitting coupled with the Y-shaped saddle and connecting the pair of insulator arms with each other. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130284512 | HIGH-CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN - A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130333939 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING WIRE THEFT FROM STREET LIGHT AND UTILITY POLES HAVING FRANGIBLE BASES - An apparatus and method is provided for inhibiting theft of electrical wiring through the access opening of the frangible base of a highway utility pole, such as a light pole. Prior to securing the pole to the frangible base, a hollow body having an upper flange is inserted into the base so the flange is positioned on the upper surface of the frangible base. The electrical power supply cable is run up through the center of the hollow body and clamped to the hollow body and/or to a theft protection device used for a utility pole with a standard base. The electrical connection cable from the pole's electrical fixture is then attached to the power supply cable, and the pole and the hollow body are secured to the base by fastening means. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140158418 | Cementitious Fibre Reinforced Composite Cross Arm - A cross arm is provided, for use in a support structure for conductors within an electrical grid. The cross arm is made of a cementitious composite and has a rough “C” cross sectional shape. Pairs of the cross arms are attached to utility poles in a parallel position on opposite sides of the utility pole. Alternatively, a single cross arm may be attached to a utility pole. Embedded metal or glass fibre reinforced polymer bars extend along the length of the cross arms. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150008030 | DEVICE FOR AN OUTDOOR SWITCHING APPARATUS - This invention concerns a device for an outdoor switching apparatus of an electrical power line, the switching apparatus being enclosed within a case. The device includes a wall made of electrically conductive material capable of blocking sun rays. The device also includes a fastening assembly for fastening the wall with respect to the case in a position for blocking, at least partially, sun rays from hitting the case during day time. The fastening assembly has at least one spacer made of insulating material for spacing the wall with respect to the case, thus delimiting an air gap between the wall and the case. The device also includes at least one electrical connector for electrically connecting the wall to circuitry of the switching apparatus, located inside the case, for powering and voltage monitoring. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150021086 | METHODS FOR DULLING METALLIC SURFACES AND RELATED PRODUCTS - Various dulling processes for dulling metallic surfaces are disclosed to produce or render galvanized metallic surfaces less shiny. Particular embodiments of dulling galvanized metallic surfaces, such as galvanized steel, iron, and aluminum surfaces, and processes are disclosed to treat galvanized objects for color variation or enhancement while still maintaining protection provided by the galvanized layer. The present disclosure is also directed to apparatus, product and system having dulled surfaces formed by the disclosed dulling processes. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150083483 | HIGH-CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY TRANSMISSION LINE DESIGN - A transmission tower structure for suspending from an arched crossarm a three phased circuit arranged in a compact delta configuration that improves the surge impedance loading (SIL) of a transmission line, reduces its series impedance, lowers both resistive and corona losses, and moderates electromagnetic fields and audible noise effects at the ground level—all achieved in a cost effective manner. The structure further has a low overall height and aesthetic appearance enhancing the public acceptance of the embodiments. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150090487 | CABLE FOR POWERING OF MAST MOUNTED RADIO EQUIPMENT - A cable for powering of radio equipment mounted on a mast for carrying the radio equipment is disclosed. The cable comprises a first conductor for feeding a current to the radio equipment, a return and shielding conductor for feeding a return current from the radio equipment and for shielding of the first conductor, and an insulating material disposed between the first conductor and the return and shielding conductor. The first conductor is at least partially enclosed by the insulating material. A first cross-sectional area of the first conductor is less than a second cross-sectional area of the return and shielding conductor. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150295392 | Composite Tower for Power Transmission Lines of Power Grid and Composite Cross Arm Structure Thereof - A composite power transmission tower, and a composite cross arm structure of a composite tower for power grid transmission line is provided, including two sets of cross arm insulators arranged into a V-shaped arrangement horizontally, wherein a first end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators is connected to the tower body of the composite tower at an opening of the V-shaped arrangement; and a set of oblique-pulling insulators, corresponding to each of the sets of cross arm insulators respectively, has one end connected to a second end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators at an apex of the V-shaped arrangement, and the other end connected to the tower body over the two sets of cross arm insulators. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160064911 | CANTILEVER FOR OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE - The invention relates to a cantilever for an overhead line, of the type comprising a main cantilever beam that receives the elements for securing the wires of the overhead line located at its distal end and a diagonal beam supporting the main beam and inclined in relation to same. The main beam is telescopic and comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion that can move telescopically in relation to one another. The above-mentioned wire-securing elements are secured in the distal portion. The diagonal beam is connected to the horizontal beam in the proximal portion thereof, by means of a rotatable coupling. In addition, the diagonal beam is telescopic. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160172834 | Releasable Messenger Clamp | 06-16-2016 |
| 20100319983 | STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION LINES - A structure for supporting electric power transmission lines that aims to obtain a better stress and strain behaviour providing a higher ultimate economy. The preferred embodiment is directed to a structure that comprises a metallic vertical structure ( | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110272190 | DAMAGE RESISTANT POWER TRANSMISSION STRUCTURES - An overhead transmission line support structure includes a base segment and a main segment extending upwardly from the base segment. The overhead transmission line structure further includes a hinge operatively connecting the base segment with the main segment such that the hinge provides deflection capacity parallel to overhead transmission lines supported by the overhead transmission line support structure and such that with sufficient longitudinal loading on the overhead transmission line support structure, the main segment rotates about the hinge. The overhead transmission line support structure may include a post-tensioning system extending along the main segment and/or at least one fuse plate operatively connected between the base segment and the main segment and configured to deform upon the sufficient longitudinal loading on the overhead transmission line support structure. | 11-10-2011 |
| 174040000 | Ground clamps and cable clips | 4 |
| 20100200289 | CABLE RUN - The present invention relates to a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness, in more precise terms a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness with a chain of guide carriages coupled to one another by means of spring elements, said guide carriages running in at least one guide rail in each instance, with a first guide carriage being connected to a cable harness source by means of at least one spring element and with the guide carriages comprising additional spring elements for attaching the cable harness. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110024183 | COAXIAL-TYPE CABLE FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to an overhead coaxial-type transmission system. The system includes a coaxial-type conductor, a support structure adapted to support the coaxial-type conductor at a pre-determined elevation above the ground, and a conductor support extending downwardly from the horizontal support such that the coaxial-type conductor is secured thereto. The support structure includes a vertical support secured in the ground and a horizontal support secured to and extending outwardly from the vertical support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110315441 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120018212 | POWER CORD INTEGRATED HANGER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A power cord integrated hanger system for suspending a lighting fixture has a flexible load bearing inner suspension part and a flexible non-load bearing outer conductor part that acts as the “power cord” for the suspended lighting fixture. The flexible outer conductor part has an internal passageway for the inner suspension part. An outer cover of the outer conductor part holds electrical conductors in place in the outer conductor part and preferably conceals the conductors from view. The outer cover of the conductor part can be provided with different aesthetic qualities to enhance the visual appearance of the hanger system. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120217052 | Suspension Insulator and Suspension Insulator Group - The present disclosure discloses a suspension insulator and a suspension insulator group. The suspension insulator comprises a silicone rubber umbrella string and a fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, wherein the silicone rubber umbrella string is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod. Since the umbrella string is made of silicone rubber and is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, as compared with porcelain suspension insulator or glass suspension insulator, it has a low density and a light weight, and may reduce the load of the tower and is convenient to install and remove. The suspension insulator provided by the present disclosure is especially applicable to the field of power transmission. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120279777 | VAPOR BARRIER CEILING SEAL APPARATUS - An opening in a vapor barrier membrane interior to a ceiling can be sealed by a flexible enclosure. A planar member of the enclosure can be bonded to the inner side of the membrane. The enclosure is formed with a cavity that can encompass a ceiling mounted electrical device. A fastener is joined to the planar member permits bonding thereof with an interior surface of the membrane by manual application of a compressive force. The fastener may comprise a removable release liner covering an adhesive. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130146350 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-NITROGEN STEEL WIRE AND OVERHEAD POWER LINE USING SAME - Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a nonmagnetic high-nitrogen steel wire, and an overhead power line adopting the high-nitrogen steel wire as the core thereof. According to one embodiment, the method for manufacturing high-nitrogen steel wire comprises the steps of injecting argon (Ar) gas to reach atmospheric pressure after having first adjusted the pressure to 6×10 | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130306365 | Mounting Unit - A mounting unit ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140034378 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041925 | SURFACE MODIFIED OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR - The present invention relates to a surface modified overhead conductor with a coating that allows the conductor to operate at lower temperatures. The coating is an inorganic, non-white coating having durable heat and wet aging characteristics. The coating preferably contains a heat radiating agent with desirable properties, and an appropriate binder/suspension agent. In a preferred embodiment, the coating has L* value of less than 80, a heat emissivity of greater than or equal to 0.5, and/or a solar absorptivity coefficient of greater than 0.3. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140076624 | Cable Termination Device, A Method For Prefabricating A Cable Termination Device And A Method For Achieving A Cable Termination - A cable termination device of the dry type, for terminating a high voltage cable, including an insulator housing with a first end and a second end and having a hollow interior, and which second end has an opening for insertion of a high voltage cable. The cable termination device further includes a stress controller device located inside the insulator housing and adapted to be mounted on a high voltage cable, an end cap located at the first end of the insulator housing and provided with an external electrical connection means, and an electrically insulating gel filling at least part of the hollow interior of the insulator housing and surrounding at least part of the stress controller device. Further, the stress controller device is provided with a first and a second deflector arrangement for controlling an electric field. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140138145 | Aerial Cable Spacer Apparatus with Rollers and Associated Methods Thereof - An aerial cable spacer apparatus and associated methods thereto are provided. The aerial cable spacer apparatus includes a spacer arm. A spacer body is connected to the spacer arm. At least one saddle is formed on the spacer body. At least one roller is connected to at least one of the at least one saddle and the spacer body, wherein an exterior surface of the at least one roller is positioned to intersect a cable interface path of the at least one saddle. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150021085 | CABLE ROUTING ASSEMBLY - The assembly includes an openworked cable raceway ( | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150027773 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE PARTICULARLY FOR AN OVERHEAD LINE - The invention concerns an electric power transmission cable, particularly for an overhead power line, comprising at least one central composite ring ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150136470 | SELECTION METHOD FOR STRONG WIND REGION COMPOSITE INSULATOR BASED ON STRUCTURE PARAMETERS, AND COMPOSITE INSULATOR - A selection method for a strong wind region composite insulator based on structure parameters, and a composite insulator are disclosed. When a selection is made among a plurality of composite insulators according to the selection method, structure parameters of the composite insulators are measured first, and then the selection is made according to certain ranges of the parameters, a selected composite insulator is tested, and it is found that it may withstand strong wind climate environments where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s. The composite insulator is a composite insulator having corresponding structure parameters. The selection method is easy to operate and implement. When the composite insulator is applied to a strong wind region where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s, the problem of violent oscillation of umbrella skirts or tear of the umbrella skirts does not occur, and the composite insulator may still operate reliably. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150305322 | BIRD CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR PROTECTING WIRES - Systems and methods for providing modular bird control deterrent devices with spikes for use with overhead electrical wire are provided. A modular bird control segment base provides locking support for one or more bird control spikes by including locking flanges in a spike support cavity of the segment base that engages and locks a spike by engaging a groove in the bottom portion of the respective spike. The bird control segment base provides attachment support for fasteners that secure the bird control segment base to the electrical wire in use by providing opposing slot openings in a groove on the top of the segment base to engage a fastener. The bird control segment base also has opposing fastening mechanisms for connecting multiple segments together. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150325986 | Side Wall Bracket for Cable Tray - A cable tray and at least one side wall bracket secured to the cable tray is disclosed. The cable tray has a plurality of transverse and longitudinal wires. The side wall bracket has angled legs defined by a U-shaped inside leg portion and a hook that leads to an outside leg portion. The inside leg portion of each angled leg engages a first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires and the outside leg portion of each angled leg engages a second surface opposite the first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires to secure the side wall bracket to the cable tray. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160056621 | Tethers for Airborne Wind Turbines - A tether may include a core, a plurality of electrical conductors wound around the core, and a jacket surrounding the plurality of electrical conductors. The plurality of electrical conductors may include at least two groups of electrical conductors. Each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors may define a respective electrical path, where the respective electrical path is different from the electrical paths defined by other groups of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of the electrical conductors. Moreover, each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors is located around a respective portion of the core, such that a cross-section of each group of electrical conductors of the at least two or more electrical conductors defines a respective arc around the respective portion of the core. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160111863 | Wildlife Protective Cover having a Conductor/Insulator Guard and System for Power Distribution and Transmission Systems and Related Methods - A conductor cover apparatus for use with an overhead electrical transmission and distribution system and related methods is provided. The conductor cover apparatus has a center cover member. At least one arm connector is formed on the center cover member, the at least one arm connector having an opening and a first hole positioned between a first external side and a second external side of the at least one arm connector. An extension arm is positioned at least partially interior of the first and second external sides of the at least one arm connector. At least one pin is removably connecting the extension arm to the at least one arm connector, wherein the at least one pin is positioned through the first hole of the at least one arm connector and a first arm hole within the extension arm. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20080230265 | Electric power cable fixing apparatus for an insulator - The present invention relates to an apparatus fixing power cable to insulator, which clamps the head of an insulator to fix power cable to the insulator head, easily and firmly. To this end, the apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises; a main body formed with a vertical through bolt hole in the center, with a space, formed beneath the bolt hole, with round open bottom which holds power cable; a fixed clamp formed on one side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook insulator head; a movable clamp formed on the opposite side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook the other side of the insulator head; a movable, elastic holding member formed on the space part of the main body, with a groove on the bottom to hold upper part of power cable; a fixing bolt engaged in the bolt hole of the main body, pressing the elastic holding member by screwing inward, so that the power cable can be fixed between the holding groove on top of the insulator and the holding groove on the bottom of the elastic holding member; and a movable clamp fixing member to fix the movable clamp engaged with the insulator head. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090014208 | HINGED BUSHING SUSPENSION CLAMP AND METHOD FOR USING SAID CLAMP - A clamp with a first clamp halve with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a second clamp halve, with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a cable opening; and a hinge device for connecting the two hinge portions. The clamp may also include a first clamp halve with a second opening for a closing insert. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20140216808 | AERIAL CONDUCTOR WIRE SUSPENSION CLAMP - A clamp for suspending a conductor wire with a textured surface from a transmission tower includes a restraining sleeve, a housing, and a mounting tab. The restraining sleeve is made of upper and lower sleeve pieces that define a sleeve cavity to encase the conductor wire. The sleeve cavity has an internal gripping surface that intermeshes with the textured surface of the conductor wire to prevent slippage and rotation of the conductor wire relative to the sleeve cavity, without substantial compression of the conductor wire. The housing is made of a plurality of housing parts that define a housing cavity to encase restraining sleeve. The housing cavity is configured to permit rotation of the restraining sleeve, but restrict longitudinal movement of the retraining sleeve within the housing. The mounting tab is connected to the housing to permit direct or indirect connection of the clamp to a transmission tower. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150014050 | Space Dampers for Four-Conductors Bundles - A space damper for | 01-15-2015 |
| 20080277158 | Systems and Methods For Stabilizing Cables Under Heavy Loading Conditions - Systems and methods are disclosed for stabilizing a wire, cable ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090095522 | Robotic Bypass System and Method - A system and method, and robotic equipment for mechanical and/or electrical bypassing of short sections of energized high voltage line conductors by gripping the conductor at two close-by points, making good electrical and mechanical connection, then drawing the two points towards one another so as to relieve both mechanical and current-carrying duty of the bypassed conductor section. Doing so can provide slack on the bypassed conductor section for maintenance or repair while simultaneously providing an alternative path for electric current, or increase tension on the adjacent conductor sections by essentially shortening the conductor in the region where the invention is applied. The invention may then reverse direction, placing (stretch) tension on the bypassed conductor section and the point of repair to assure its mechanical integrity. Mechanical bypassing only to temporarily shorten specific conductor spans may be achieved by the same device. Electrical bypassing only may be achieved in a similar manner by gripping and bridging two separate high voltage conductors, thus providing a means to connect and/or disconnect them with the aid of switching equipment incorporated into the invention. The invention allows all of the foregoing to be accomplished at line potential and in close line proximity by virtue of its being mounted on an insulated boom or suspended from a hovering helicopter or suspended from the line itself. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110253443 | TENSION BALANCER FOR OVERHEAD WIRE AND TENSION BALANCER INSTALLATION AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD WIRE - A tension balancer installation auxiliary device is provided including a fixing pipe which includes two open ends, a slit and a pair of first apertures, and a yoke, wherein one end of the fixing pipe is arranged to contact with a casing of the tension balancer, and the yoke is attached by passing through a pair of first through holes of a pair of shackle shaped connecting parts of the tension balancer and the pair of first apertures. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20140041926 | Transmission Line Autotensioner - Various systems and methods are provided for autotensioning conductors of transmission lines. In one embodiment, among others, an autotensioner system includes tensioning assemblies coupled between a structure and corresponding conductors and a tension controller that controls a tensioning assembly to adjust a tension of the corresponding conductor to within a predefined tolerance of a corresponding tension setpoint. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving a current conductor tension for each of multiple conductors and adjusting the conductor tension of one of the conductors by remotely controlling a corresponding tensioning assembly. The adjustment may be based at least in part upon the current conductor tensions and a tension setpoint. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20150122538 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTORS - A supporting apparatus for a conductor, comprising a helical rod having a plurality of turns. The pitch between the turns varies along the length of the helical rod, from a region of longer pitch at an end of the helical rod to a region of shorter pitch along the rod. | 05-07-2015 |
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| 20100200289 | CABLE RUN - The present invention relates to a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness, in more precise terms a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness with a chain of guide carriages coupled to one another by means of spring elements, said guide carriages running in at least one guide rail in each instance, with a first guide carriage being connected to a cable harness source by means of at least one spring element and with the guide carriages comprising additional spring elements for attaching the cable harness. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110024183 | COAXIAL-TYPE CABLE FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION - This invention relates to an overhead coaxial-type transmission system. The system includes a coaxial-type conductor, a support structure adapted to support the coaxial-type conductor at a pre-determined elevation above the ground, and a conductor support extending downwardly from the horizontal support such that the coaxial-type conductor is secured thereto. The support structure includes a vertical support secured in the ground and a horizontal support secured to and extending outwardly from the vertical support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110315441 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120018212 | POWER CORD INTEGRATED HANGER SYSTEM FOR SUSPENDING A LIGHTING FIXTURE - A power cord integrated hanger system for suspending a lighting fixture has a flexible load bearing inner suspension part and a flexible non-load bearing outer conductor part that acts as the “power cord” for the suspended lighting fixture. The flexible outer conductor part has an internal passageway for the inner suspension part. An outer cover of the outer conductor part holds electrical conductors in place in the outer conductor part and preferably conceals the conductors from view. The outer cover of the conductor part can be provided with different aesthetic qualities to enhance the visual appearance of the hanger system. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120217052 | Suspension Insulator and Suspension Insulator Group - The present disclosure discloses a suspension insulator and a suspension insulator group. The suspension insulator comprises a silicone rubber umbrella string and a fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, wherein the silicone rubber umbrella string is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod. Since the umbrella string is made of silicone rubber and is arranged on the fiber-reinforced resin-based composite rod, as compared with porcelain suspension insulator or glass suspension insulator, it has a low density and a light weight, and may reduce the load of the tower and is convenient to install and remove. The suspension insulator provided by the present disclosure is especially applicable to the field of power transmission. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120279777 | VAPOR BARRIER CEILING SEAL APPARATUS - An opening in a vapor barrier membrane interior to a ceiling can be sealed by a flexible enclosure. A planar member of the enclosure can be bonded to the inner side of the membrane. The enclosure is formed with a cavity that can encompass a ceiling mounted electrical device. A fastener is joined to the planar member permits bonding thereof with an interior surface of the membrane by manual application of a compressive force. The fastener may comprise a removable release liner covering an adhesive. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130146350 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-NITROGEN STEEL WIRE AND OVERHEAD POWER LINE USING SAME - Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a nonmagnetic high-nitrogen steel wire, and an overhead power line adopting the high-nitrogen steel wire as the core thereof. According to one embodiment, the method for manufacturing high-nitrogen steel wire comprises the steps of injecting argon (Ar) gas to reach atmospheric pressure after having first adjusted the pressure to 6×10 | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130306365 | Mounting Unit - A mounting unit ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140034378 | Break-Away Hook Assembly - A break-away hook assembly is adapted for installation for use with a low-voltage residential communication cable. A pair of members is coupled. One of the members has a connector with a terminal portion which receives a terminus of the other member. The connector breaks to release the second member from coupled engagement with the first member so that upon application of a stress in excess of a pre-established load, the cable will sag while maintaining the communication integrity of the cable. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041925 | SURFACE MODIFIED OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR - The present invention relates to a surface modified overhead conductor with a coating that allows the conductor to operate at lower temperatures. The coating is an inorganic, non-white coating having durable heat and wet aging characteristics. The coating preferably contains a heat radiating agent with desirable properties, and an appropriate binder/suspension agent. In a preferred embodiment, the coating has L* value of less than 80, a heat emissivity of greater than or equal to 0.5, and/or a solar absorptivity coefficient of greater than 0.3. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140076624 | Cable Termination Device, A Method For Prefabricating A Cable Termination Device And A Method For Achieving A Cable Termination - A cable termination device of the dry type, for terminating a high voltage cable, including an insulator housing with a first end and a second end and having a hollow interior, and which second end has an opening for insertion of a high voltage cable. The cable termination device further includes a stress controller device located inside the insulator housing and adapted to be mounted on a high voltage cable, an end cap located at the first end of the insulator housing and provided with an external electrical connection means, and an electrically insulating gel filling at least part of the hollow interior of the insulator housing and surrounding at least part of the stress controller device. Further, the stress controller device is provided with a first and a second deflector arrangement for controlling an electric field. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140138145 | Aerial Cable Spacer Apparatus with Rollers and Associated Methods Thereof - An aerial cable spacer apparatus and associated methods thereto are provided. The aerial cable spacer apparatus includes a spacer arm. A spacer body is connected to the spacer arm. At least one saddle is formed on the spacer body. At least one roller is connected to at least one of the at least one saddle and the spacer body, wherein an exterior surface of the at least one roller is positioned to intersect a cable interface path of the at least one saddle. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150021085 | CABLE ROUTING ASSEMBLY - The assembly includes an openworked cable raceway ( | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150027773 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION CABLE PARTICULARLY FOR AN OVERHEAD LINE - The invention concerns an electric power transmission cable, particularly for an overhead power line, comprising at least one central composite ring ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150136470 | SELECTION METHOD FOR STRONG WIND REGION COMPOSITE INSULATOR BASED ON STRUCTURE PARAMETERS, AND COMPOSITE INSULATOR - A selection method for a strong wind region composite insulator based on structure parameters, and a composite insulator are disclosed. When a selection is made among a plurality of composite insulators according to the selection method, structure parameters of the composite insulators are measured first, and then the selection is made according to certain ranges of the parameters, a selected composite insulator is tested, and it is found that it may withstand strong wind climate environments where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s. The composite insulator is a composite insulator having corresponding structure parameters. The selection method is easy to operate and implement. When the composite insulator is applied to a strong wind region where the highest wind speed reaches 50 m/s, the problem of violent oscillation of umbrella skirts or tear of the umbrella skirts does not occur, and the composite insulator may still operate reliably. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150305322 | BIRD CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR PROTECTING WIRES - Systems and methods for providing modular bird control deterrent devices with spikes for use with overhead electrical wire are provided. A modular bird control segment base provides locking support for one or more bird control spikes by including locking flanges in a spike support cavity of the segment base that engages and locks a spike by engaging a groove in the bottom portion of the respective spike. The bird control segment base provides attachment support for fasteners that secure the bird control segment base to the electrical wire in use by providing opposing slot openings in a groove on the top of the segment base to engage a fastener. The bird control segment base also has opposing fastening mechanisms for connecting multiple segments together. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150325986 | Side Wall Bracket for Cable Tray - A cable tray and at least one side wall bracket secured to the cable tray is disclosed. The cable tray has a plurality of transverse and longitudinal wires. The side wall bracket has angled legs defined by a U-shaped inside leg portion and a hook that leads to an outside leg portion. The inside leg portion of each angled leg engages a first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires and the outside leg portion of each angled leg engages a second surface opposite the first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires to secure the side wall bracket to the cable tray. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160056621 | Tethers for Airborne Wind Turbines - A tether may include a core, a plurality of electrical conductors wound around the core, and a jacket surrounding the plurality of electrical conductors. The plurality of electrical conductors may include at least two groups of electrical conductors. Each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors may define a respective electrical path, where the respective electrical path is different from the electrical paths defined by other groups of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of the electrical conductors. Moreover, each group of electrical conductors of the at least two groups of electrical conductors is located around a respective portion of the core, such that a cross-section of each group of electrical conductors of the at least two or more electrical conductors defines a respective arc around the respective portion of the core. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160111863 | Wildlife Protective Cover having a Conductor/Insulator Guard and System for Power Distribution and Transmission Systems and Related Methods - A conductor cover apparatus for use with an overhead electrical transmission and distribution system and related methods is provided. The conductor cover apparatus has a center cover member. At least one arm connector is formed on the center cover member, the at least one arm connector having an opening and a first hole positioned between a first external side and a second external side of the at least one arm connector. An extension arm is positioned at least partially interior of the first and second external sides of the at least one arm connector. At least one pin is removably connecting the extension arm to the at least one arm connector, wherein the at least one pin is positioned through the first hole of the at least one arm connector and a first arm hole within the extension arm. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20080230265 | Electric power cable fixing apparatus for an insulator - The present invention relates to an apparatus fixing power cable to insulator, which clamps the head of an insulator to fix power cable to the insulator head, easily and firmly. To this end, the apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises; a main body formed with a vertical through bolt hole in the center, with a space, formed beneath the bolt hole, with round open bottom which holds power cable; a fixed clamp formed on one side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook insulator head; a movable clamp formed on the opposite side of the main body with a latch at the bottom to hook the other side of the insulator head; a movable, elastic holding member formed on the space part of the main body, with a groove on the bottom to hold upper part of power cable; a fixing bolt engaged in the bolt hole of the main body, pressing the elastic holding member by screwing inward, so that the power cable can be fixed between the holding groove on top of the insulator and the holding groove on the bottom of the elastic holding member; and a movable clamp fixing member to fix the movable clamp engaged with the insulator head. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090014208 | HINGED BUSHING SUSPENSION CLAMP AND METHOD FOR USING SAID CLAMP - A clamp with a first clamp halve with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a second clamp halve, with a hinge portion and a first opening for a fastener; a cable opening; and a hinge device for connecting the two hinge portions. The clamp may also include a first clamp halve with a second opening for a closing insert. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20140216808 | AERIAL CONDUCTOR WIRE SUSPENSION CLAMP - A clamp for suspending a conductor wire with a textured surface from a transmission tower includes a restraining sleeve, a housing, and a mounting tab. The restraining sleeve is made of upper and lower sleeve pieces that define a sleeve cavity to encase the conductor wire. The sleeve cavity has an internal gripping surface that intermeshes with the textured surface of the conductor wire to prevent slippage and rotation of the conductor wire relative to the sleeve cavity, without substantial compression of the conductor wire. The housing is made of a plurality of housing parts that define a housing cavity to encase restraining sleeve. The housing cavity is configured to permit rotation of the restraining sleeve, but restrict longitudinal movement of the retraining sleeve within the housing. The mounting tab is connected to the housing to permit direct or indirect connection of the clamp to a transmission tower. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150014050 | Space Dampers for Four-Conductors Bundles - A space damper for | 01-15-2015 |
| 20080277158 | Systems and Methods For Stabilizing Cables Under Heavy Loading Conditions - Systems and methods are disclosed for stabilizing a wire, cable ( | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090095522 | Robotic Bypass System and Method - A system and method, and robotic equipment for mechanical and/or electrical bypassing of short sections of energized high voltage line conductors by gripping the conductor at two close-by points, making good electrical and mechanical connection, then drawing the two points towards one another so as to relieve both mechanical and current-carrying duty of the bypassed conductor section. Doing so can provide slack on the bypassed conductor section for maintenance or repair while simultaneously providing an alternative path for electric current, or increase tension on the adjacent conductor sections by essentially shortening the conductor in the region where the invention is applied. The invention may then reverse direction, placing (stretch) tension on the bypassed conductor section and the point of repair to assure its mechanical integrity. Mechanical bypassing only to temporarily shorten specific conductor spans may be achieved by the same device. Electrical bypassing only may be achieved in a similar manner by gripping and bridging two separate high voltage conductors, thus providing a means to connect and/or disconnect them with the aid of switching equipment incorporated into the invention. The invention allows all of the foregoing to be accomplished at line potential and in close line proximity by virtue of its being mounted on an insulated boom or suspended from a hovering helicopter or suspended from the line itself. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110253443 | TENSION BALANCER FOR OVERHEAD WIRE AND TENSION BALANCER INSTALLATION AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR OVERHEAD WIRE - A tension balancer installation auxiliary device is provided including a fixing pipe which includes two open ends, a slit and a pair of first apertures, and a yoke, wherein one end of the fixing pipe is arranged to contact with a casing of the tension balancer, and the yoke is attached by passing through a pair of first through holes of a pair of shackle shaped connecting parts of the tension balancer and the pair of first apertures. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20140041926 | Transmission Line Autotensioner - Various systems and methods are provided for autotensioning conductors of transmission lines. In one embodiment, among others, an autotensioner system includes tensioning assemblies coupled between a structure and corresponding conductors and a tension controller that controls a tensioning assembly to adjust a tension of the corresponding conductor to within a predefined tolerance of a corresponding tension setpoint. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving a current conductor tension for each of multiple conductors and adjusting the conductor tension of one of the conductors by remotely controlling a corresponding tensioning assembly. The adjustment may be based at least in part upon the current conductor tensions and a tension setpoint. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20150122538 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTORS - A supporting apparatus for a conductor, comprising a helical rod having a plurality of turns. The pitch between the turns varies along the length of the helical rod, from a region of longer pitch at an end of the helical rod to a region of shorter pitch along the rod. | 05-07-2015 |
