Systems and methods for producing cable
AssigneeBelden Inc.
InventorGlenn Edward Crouse
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Abstract
One embodiment relates to a method for producing cable. The method includes applying an insulative coating to each of a plurality of conductors to form a plurality of insulated conductors. The method further includes taking up the plurality of insulated conductors in a twisting system to twist the plurality of insulated conductors together and apply a first portion of a desired twist to the plurality of insulated conductors. The method further includes paying off the plurality of insulated conductors from the twisting system to further twist the plurality of insulated conductors together and apply a second portion of a desired twist to the plurality of insulated conductors to form a twisted plurality of insulated conductors.
Claims12
A system for producing cable, the system comprising:
- a primary extruder system configured to apply an insulative coating to a plurality of conductors to form a plurality of insulated conductors;
- a twister system configured to twist the plurality of insulated conductors together with a desired twist, the twister system configured to apply a first portion of a desired twist in a first direction to the plurality of insulated conductors while taking up the plurality of insulated conductors, and apply a second portion of the desired twist in the same first direction to the plurality of insulated conductors while paying off the plurality of insulated conductors;
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- a jacket extruder configured to apply an outer jacket over the twisted insulated conductors to form a cable.
A system for producing cable, comprising:
- a primary extruder system configured to apply an insulative coating to a plurality of conductors to form a plurality of insulated conductors, the plurality of insulated conductors defining a first end and a second end;
- a spool provided within a spool cradle and configured to rotate about a first axis to take up and pay off the plurality of insulated conductors, and rotate about a second axis to apply twist to the plurality of insulated conductors, wherein the spool is configured to apply a first portion of a desired twist in a first direction to the plurality of insulated conductors while taking up the plurality of insulated conductors, and apply a second portion of a desired twist in the same first direction to the plurality of insulated conductors while paying off the plurality of insulated conductors;
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- a jacket extruder configured to receive the plurality of insulated conductors from the spool and apply an outer jacket over the plurality of insulated conductors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.