Device and method for imparting movement to a selected line
AssigneesSBC Services, Inc., Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
InventorsDonald L. Perry, Russell W. White
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Abstract
A device and method for imparting movement to a selected line are disclosed. A device incorporating teachings of the present invention may include a motion arm extending through an opening in the housing of the device. The arm may be coupled to a connection clip that can grip a selected line. The selected line may include, for example, twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical cable, shielded high-gauge wire, etc. In some embodiments, the arm of the device is coupled to a motion generator that imparts movement to the motion arm in at least one direction. In operation, the imparted movement may be conveyed through the motion arm and the connection clip to the selected wire.
Claims20
A device for imparting movement to a selected line, comprising:
- a housing having a motion arm orifice and at least a first surface comprised of a skid-resistant material;
- a strap for fixing the housing in a desired location;
- a motion arm coupled to a connection clip, at least a portion of the motion arm extending through the motion arm orifice of the housing;
- the connection clip operable to be coupled with and to grip the selected line;
- a motion generator linked to the motion arm, the motion generator operable to impart movement to the motion arm in at least one direction;
- a motion guide positioned such that movement imparted by the motion generator creates movement of the connection clip;
- a battery storage location formed as a part of the housing, the battery storage location sized to receive at least one battery;
- a power coupling link operable to conductively couple the battery to the motion generator;
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- a power switch operable to toggle between at least an on and an off position.
A method for imparting movement to a selected line, comprising:
- at a first location, attaching a portion of the selected line to a device operable to impart movement to the selected line;
- triggering the device to begin imparting movement to the selected line;
- detecting movement of the selected line at a second location.
A device for moving a selected line, comprising:
- a housing with a motion arm opening;
- a motion arm extending through the motion arm opening, the motion arm having a tip portion and a base portion;
- a connection clip coupled to the motion arm at the tip portion, the connection clip operable to releasably hold the selected line;
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- a motion generator linked to the base portion of the motion arm, the motion generator operable to impart movement to the motion arm in at least one direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.