H - Electricity – 01 – B
Patent
H - Electricity
01
B
340/139, 337/67
H01B 7/32 (2006.01) G01N 27/04 (2006.01) G01R 31/02 (2006.01) H01B 11/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1134920
CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING THE INGRESS OF WATER INSIDE A CABLE ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A cable assembly for detecting the ingress of water inside a cable is disclosed. The cable assembly comprises a moisture detecting tape constructed of two parallel bare conductors laminated to an insulating substrate. The tape thus constructed is applied in an open helix around the conductor core of a cable. A suitable plastic jacket is extruded over the cable core and the moisture detecting tape. A shielding tape may also be applied over the cable core and the moisture detecting tape prior to extrusion of the overall plastic jacket. The cable thus constructed with the integral moisture detecting tape is adapted for connection to a suitable sensing apparatus at one end, and should moisture enter the cable as a result of damage to same, the electrical characteristics of the detecting tape would change and such change will result in a measurable conductance between the conductors of the moisture detecting tape. The ingressing water is thus sensed prior to penetrating and compromising the cable core. Standard bridge techniques are employed to determine the distance of the fault from the ends of the cable.
350990
Canada Wire And Cable Limited
Primak & Co.
LandOfFree
Cable assembly for detecting the ingress of water inside a... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Cable assembly for detecting the ingress of water inside a..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cable assembly for detecting the ingress of water inside a... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-31945