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Accession Number:
AD0780378
Title:
A Device for the Mechanization of Laying Cable,
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIV WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
Report Date:
1974-05-24
Pagination or Media Count:
6.0
Abstract:
The object of the invention is a device for mechanized laying of cable which contains an endless traverse rope with cable support elements and linear bearings with installed pulleys. For the purpose of reducing the force of pulling of on the cable during its transport, the given pulleys are installed on the linear bearing with an axial inclination from the horizontal at an angle of 15-25 degrees and equipped with a flange with a toothed rim for passage of support elements, made in the form of detachable ring of flexible cord.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE