Cable routing apparatus
OwnerJacob Tyler Swindleinventor
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Abstract
This invention is a machine designed to route the preliminary rope or small gauge cables in cable tray while creating a safer and easier work environment. The machine will be placed on top of the cable tray and be used to route desired cables. It will utilize a wireless remote switch that will be controlled by an operator from a safe location; it will use two motors to move the machine which be attached to four hinged wheels with an inner shaft and wheel shaft. The wheels will be set on top of the flanges of the cable tray and will guide themselves along the desired path.
Claims19
A cable routing device for routing cables in a cable tray said cable routing device comprising:
- a frame including an interior space;
- a drive system located within said interior space having at least one motor and at least one gear system located on a crankshaft;
- a wireless switch;
- at least one cable attachment mechanism;
- and a wheel assembly having a linearly adjustable length varying a distance between at least one pair of wheels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.