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Spool assembly and method of use thereof

US10112798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2016
Grant dateOct 30, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/5136
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spool, presented herein, is comprising a proximal side including a central opening about a rotation axis thereof, a distal side including a central opening about the rotation axis thereof, the proximal side and the distal side being assembled together with alignment of the rotation axis thereof, an axial slot radially extending from the central opening and a recessed portion communicating with the central opening, the recessed portion extending between the axial slot and a locking member receiver. A method of using same and a mechanism to engage lock and actuate the spool is also presented therein.

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