Cable coupling covering and moisture barrier

Abstract

Abstract A two-piece hinged plastic covering forming an enclosure for a cable coupling. At least two cable ends protrude through the covering into the enclosure. The covering includes an interior channel encircling the coupling with additional portions of the channel diametrically encircling each moisture impervious sheath provided over each cable. An inlet is provided in the covering and in communication with the channel to allow injection of a flowable curable sealant which completely fills the channel to provide a continuous encircling band of moisture impervious material completely encircling the coupling and the moisture impervious sheaths on the protruding portions of the cables. The sealant may include a mild etchant such as acetic acid for partially softening and roughening the covering material and the moisture impervious sheaths of the protruding cable ends. The covering is of two-piece construction latched together by a rod inserted between aligned eye portions respectively connected to the cover portions. Accordingly, no specialized tooling is needed for latching the cover plate pieces together. Additionally, the sealant material may be introduced with a standard caulking gun, further eliminating the need for specialized tooling.

Inventors

• 👤 N Hoffman

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