Distribution cabling tape and system
A distribution cabling tape comprises a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface having a continuous lengthwise channel formed in a first portion thereof. The tape also includes an adhesive layer disposed on a second and third portion of the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface, such as a road, curb, or walkway.
1. A distribution cabling tape, comprising:
a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface being substantially continuous across a side to side width of the tape; and
an adhesive layer disposed on a second portion and a third portion of the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface,
wherein the distribution cabling tape includes wing portions that taper to a narrower base sheet thickness at side ends of the distribution cabling tape;
wherein the distribution cabling tape includes a continuous lengthwise channel and one or more branching channels extending away from the lengthwise channel; and
wherein the second major surface comprises a patterned surface having a plurality of raised structures.
2. The distribution cabling tape of claim 1 , wherein the resilient polymeric base sheet comprises a composite of at least two different materials.
3. The distribution cabling tape of claim 1 , wherein the continuous lengthwise channel is formed in the first major surface.
4. A distribution cabling tape, comprising:
a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface;
an adhesive layer disposed on at least a first portion of the first major surface, the adhesive layer capable of adhering to a concrete or asphalt surface; and
a distribution cable embedded in the distribution cabling tape between the first major surface and a contact surface of the adhesive layer, the contact surface configured to contact the concrete or asphalt surface;
wherein the distribution cabling tape includes a continuous lengthwise channel and one or more branching channels extending away from the lengthwise channel.
5. The distribution cabling tape of claim 4 , wherein the distribution cable is one of embedded between the first major surface and the adhesive layer, embedded within the adhesive layer, and embedded between the adhesive layer and a road, curb, or walkway surface.
6. The distribution cabling tape of claim 4 , wherein the distribution cable is embedded in the adhesive layer.
7. The distribution cabling tape of claim 4 , wherein the second major surface comprises a patterned surface having a plurality of raised structures.
8. The distribution cabling tape of claim 4 , wherein the continuous lengthwise channel is formed in the first major surface.
9. A distribution cabling system, comprising:
a distribution cabling tape having a resilient polymeric base sheet having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface having a continuous lengthwise first channel formed in a first portion thereof, and an adhesive layer disposed on a second portion of the first major surface, the adhesive layer adhered to a concrete or asphalt surface;
a second channel formed in the concrete or asphalt; and
at least one distribution cable at least partially disposed in both the first and second channels.
10. The distribution cabling system of claim 9 , wherein the second channel has a width wide enough to receive an entire width of the distribution cabling tape.
11. The distribution cabling system of claim 9 , wherein the second channel further includes a sealant material applied therein.
12. The distribution cabling system of claim 9 , further comprising a trench formed in the second channel to receive the distribution cable, the second channel having a width sufficient to receive an entire width of the tape.