Surface-Adhered Tubular Body Deployment for Fast Cable Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for deploying communication lines, such as fiber optic cables, are inefficient, costly, and disruptive due to the use of heavy materials and installation techniques like micro-trenching, which can damage surfaces and pose safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A tubular body deployment apparatus that applies a first uncured protectant to a tubular body on a surface, followed by a second protectant, using a curing device to adhere the tubular body directly to the surface, enhancing deployment efficiency and structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional installation methods (micro-trenching, conduit installation) are used, then communication lines are protected and installed, but installation cost, time, and surface disruption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the need for micro-trenching and separate conduit installation by directly adhering the communication cable to the road surface using adhesive material. This removes the harmful intermediate steps of cutting trenches and installing separate protective conduits, achieving both cable protection and improved installation productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive material is applied to the road surface beforehand, creating a prepared bonding layer before the cable is placed. This preliminary action ensures proper adhesion and protection while eliminating the need for subsequent trench backfilling and conduit installation steps
2Strength
If armor and protective materials are added to cables, then cable strength and protection are improved, but cable weight and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an adhesive material as an intermediary substance between the road surface and the communication cable. This adhesive layer provides the protective function traditionally achieved by heavy armor, while keeping the cable itself lightweight and easy to handle during installation
3Ease of operation
If micro-trenching is used to install cables, then cables are installed below surface, but surface integrity and safety are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the traditional approach of cutting into the surface (harmful) into direct surface adhesion (beneficial). By using adhesive material to bond the cable directly to the road surface, the method eliminates surface disruption while achieving secure cable installation, turning a potentially harmful invasive procedure into a non-invasive beneficial process
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus improves deployment speed, reduces installation costs, and enhances the structural integrity and adhesion of the tubular body to the surface, providing a more efficient and cost-effective installation process.
Implementation Method 1
a curing device to cure the uncured protectant and adhere the tubular body to the surface
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for deploying a tubular body onto a surface. The apparatus includes a main body movable in an advancing direction. The apparatus includes a deployment mechanism that deploys a tubular body directly onto a surface. The apparatus includes at least one container that stores an uncured protectant. The container is mounted on the main body. The apparatus may include a second container that stores a second protectant. The second protectant is different than the uncured protectant. The apparatus includes at least one curing device, which can cure the uncured protectant after the uncured protectant is applied to surface.