Patent ID: 8935842
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: H01B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in releasing tubing sleeves coupled to a bandolier, said apparatus comprising: a feed system configured to engage a bandolier and to selectively position the bandolier in said apparatus, said feed system comprising a housing and a traction wheel that define a channel therebetween through which said bandolier is propelled; and a dislodge system configured to dislodge tubing sleeves from a bandolier propelled through the channel by said feed system, wherein said dislodge system is configured to operate substantially continuously as the bandolier is fed through said dislodge system, said dislodge system further configured to dislodge the tubing sleeves from an initial installed position to a dislodged position such that the tubing sleeves remain engaged with the bandolier.