Disassembable reel apparatus and method
US11485604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/2263
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel apparatus includes a first plurality of spokes extending between and detachably attached to a first hub and a first ring, a second plurality of spokes extending between and detachably attached to a second hub and a second ring, and a plurality of staves extending between and detachably attached to the first and second plurality of spokes. The first and second rings each comprise at least two detachable segments collectively forming a circumference of the respective first and second rings. The at least two detachable segments each have multiple detachable ends allowing the respective first and second rings to be broken down into the at least two completely detached segments detached at their respective multiple detachable ends. The first and second hubs each comprise opposed detachable portions disposed on opposed sides of the respective first and second plurality of spokes to which they are respectively detachably attached.
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