Longitudinal shield tape wrap applicator with edge folder to enclose drain wire

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8674228
APP PUB NO 20100326695A1
SERIAL NO

12875027

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Abstract

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A shielded electrical wire and device that includes a first folding die configured to fold a first edge of a shield tape a first direction from a central portion of the shield tape and to fold a second edge of the shield tape a second direction opposite to the first direction from the central portion of the shield tape, a second folding die configured to wrap the shield tape around at least two insulated conductors to apply a fold to the first edge of the shield tape so as to fold the first edge back over onto the central portion of the shield tape to form a receiving area, a third folding die configured to tighten the shield tape around the plurality of conductors while positioning the receiving area to receive a drain wire, a wire guide configured to install a drain wire in the receiving area, and a closing die configured to close the shield tape around the plurality of conductors and the drain wire to form an enclosure around the plurality of conductors with the second edge overlapping the receiving area at an outside surface of the enclosure.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • GENERAL CABLE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dion, Kirk D Center Barnstead, US 3 57
Jaber, Moe J Hubberston, US 3 57

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