ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings are used in connector systems to electrically connect various components. ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings include one or more cables that are routed between various components. Cables can be routed around other parts or between other parts (for example, through boxes, panels, walls), around other cables, etc. Some known ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings include a sleeve that surrounds the cable to secure the cable in a safe environment, away from damage, dust, debris, etc. The sleeve and the cable are flexible, and are routed between the components and around other components in the system along with the cable.
According to the present invention, there is provided an ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings, including a cable including a wire and an insulator surrounding the wire, the wire extending a length between a first end and a second end and being conductive, wherein the wire Has the first stiffness. ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings include a sleeve surrounding the cable between a first end and a second end, the sleeve having an inner surface facing the cable and an outer surface facing the external environment of the ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings. ADSS and OPGW Cable Fittings include cable reinforcements coupled to sleeves, the cable reinforcements extending along at least a portion of the length of the cable. The cable reinforcement may be shaped into a shape-retaining shape and have a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness to maintain the cable in the shape-retaining shape.
