Cable retractor
US11214462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/3919
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable retractor includes a housing. A spool is disposed within the housing and is mechanically coupled to the housing and rotatable about an axis. A spring mechanism is operatively attached to the spool and is configured to urge the spool to rotate in a first rotational direction about the axis. An electricity operated rotation regulator is operatively attached to the spool and is configured to, when activated, prevent the spool from rotating in the first rotational direction.
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