Patent ID: 8697178
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A46B,A46D,B08B,D07B,E01D

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a coating to a cable, said cable having a longitudinal direction, said method comprising the following steps: A) cleaning the surface of said cable; B) applying said coating to said cable by rotating at least one coating application means around the cable allowing the application of said coating by the coating application means; wherein the above-mentioned steps are performed from a platform, said platform being moved along said cable in a movement direction by at least three wheels, said wheels being fastened in a force-locking manner to the cable, wherein step A) is performed in the movement direction before the wheels, wherein step B) is performed in the movement direction behind the wheels, wherein said wheels are driven by at least one motor, wherein said at least one motor can be controlled in such a manner that said platform can be positioned at predefined positions reproducibly.