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Hybrid cable

  • US 4,552,432 A
  • Filed: 04/21/1983
  • Issued: 11/12/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hybrid cable of substantially uniform cross section throughout its length for concurrently carrying optical signals and electrical signals, said cable comprising:

  • a high strength central section including a pair of high strength members engaging one another, each said member having a metallic core with a resilient sleeve thereabout, said central section further including at least one optical conductor having an optically conductive core with a resilient sleeve thereabout, said optical conductor engaging both of said strength members and extending substantially to the periphery of said central section;

    a surrounding section including a plurality of electrical conductors surrounding said central section; and

    an outer jacket formed of insulating material of the type having crush and abrasion resistance whereby electrical equipment can be connected to said electrical conductors at spaced locations intermediate the ends of said cable without interference from components of said central section.

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