CLAMPING DEVICE AND METHOD
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240250511A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18407574

    申请日:2024-01-09

    CPC classification number: H02G1/02 B25B5/04

    Abstract: A clamping device is disclosed. The clamping device including a first component pivotally connected to a second component, the first component having a first jaw and a first handle and the second component having a second jaw and a second handle, the second jaw cooperating with the first jaw to clamp a wire between the first and second jaws; a slot formed in the second jaw to receive a strap therein; and a gate pivotally connected to the second jaw, the gate securing the strap in the slot.

    DRONE HAVING A FASTENING DEVICE FOR A ROPE AND METHOD FOR SUSPENDING A ROPE FROM AN OBJECT

    公开(公告)号:US20240204493A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18555151

    申请日:2022-03-14

    Applicant: Comrod AS

    CPC classification number: H02G1/02 B64U10/60 B64U2101/00

    Abstract: A drone having at least one thrust device and being provided with a loop coupled to the drone. The loop is configured for fastening a rope to the drone and is provided with a rope connector for establishing a releasable connection with the rope in operational use of the drone. The loop is configured for guiding the rope connector from a first position under the drone along a predefined path to a second position over the drone i) by rotation of the loop itself or ii) by translation of the rope connector along the loop, or iii) by a combination of said rotation and said translation, wherein the predefined path is configured for ensuring a minimum distance between the rope connector and the least one thrust device of the drone.

    Fiber optic cable assembly for installation on a powerline conductor

    公开(公告)号:US11914213B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17674748

    申请日:2022-02-17

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4483 G02B6/4486 H02G1/02

    Abstract: The disclosed fiber optic cable may include (1) a plurality of optical fibers, (2) a core tube surrounding the plurality of optical fibers, (3) a thixotropic gel filling an interstitial space among the optical fibers within the core tube, (4) an intermediate layer surrounding the core tube, where the intermediate layer includes a plurality of linear elements contra-helically wrapped about the core tube, and (5) an outer layer surrounding the intermediate layer, where the outer layer includes a combination of a moisture-cure cross-linked material and an activation catalyst, where the outer layer is formed by masticating and extruding the combination onto the intermediate layer. Various other cables, assemblies, and methods are also disclosed.

    DRONE SYSTEM FOR POWERLINE INSPECTION USING RADIO FREQUENCY SCANNING TECHNIQUES

    公开(公告)号:US20240022051A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-18

    申请号:US18252584

    申请日:2021-11-15

    Inventor: Khoi Loon Wong

    CPC classification number: H02G1/02 G01R31/085 G05D1/104 B64U80/25 B64U2101/26

    Abstract: A system for housing a drone for inspecting a section of electrical grid includes a nest connected to a power supply and positioned on a powerline structure. The nest can be configured to house a drone; charge the drone while the drone is housed; and receive an alert from a server, the alert indicating a geolocation of a detected radio frequency (RF) event. The system can also include a drone. The drone can include at least one RF sensor and can be configured to, in response to the alert being received by the nest, autonomously travel to the geolocation; perform RF measurements via the at least one RF sensor at the geolocation; upload the RF measurements to the server; and return to the nest.

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SPACERS ON SPANS OF WIRE

    公开(公告)号:US20230352917A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US18103251

    申请日:2023-01-30

    CPC classification number: H02G1/02 B25J5/02 H02G7/12 B25J15/0019

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for the installation of dual line spacers, triple line spacers or quad line spacers on transmission power lines. A robotic assembly is configured to traverse along 2, 3 or 4 wires using motorized wheel mechanisms, where the robotic assembly can hold a number of 2, 3 or 4-wire spacers and dispense them onto the wires for installation. The robotic assembly uses impact wrenches that can position onto the fastening bolts of the line spacers and tighten the bolts to hold the line spacers on the wires. Once a line spacer is installed, the robotic assembly releases the installed line spacer and then traverses along the wires to the next position for a next line spacer to be installed.

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