Device and method for imparting movement to a selected line
First Claim
1. A device for imparting movement to a selected line, comprising:
- a housing having an 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 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 conducively couple the battery to the motion generator; and
a power switch operable to toggle between at least an on and an off position.
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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.
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15 Claims
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1. A device for imparting movement to a selected line, comprising:
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a housing having an 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 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 conducively couple the battery to the motion generator; and
a power switch operable to toggle between at least an on and an off position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A device for moving a selected line, comprising:
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a housing with a motion arm opening;
a motion arm extending through the motion arm opening, the motion arm having a connection portion and a link portion;
a connection clip coupled to the motion arm at the connection portion, the connection clip operable to releaseably hold the selected line; and
a motion generator linked to the link portion of the motion arm, the motion generator operable to impart movement to the motion arm in at least one direction. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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