Spool holder and method of supporting spool of wire with spool holder
US10287129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/36
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spool holder includes a cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and having an external surface on which a spool of wire may be supported. A first plate is positioned at a first end of the cylinder and a second plate is positioned at a second end of the cylinder. Both first and second plates have portions extending radially outward from the external surface of the cylinder. The first and second plates both have a perpendicular orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. The first and second plates restrict axial movement of the spool of wire therebetween. The first plate and cylinder are stationary relative to a mounting structure, while the second plate is configured to rotate with the spool of wire. A mechanism urges the second plate and, thus, the spool of wire toward the first plate, thereby regulating rotation of the spool of wire.
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