Patent · US Expired

Expandable core for rolls of tubing

US4296891A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1980
Grant dateOct 27, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/33
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An expandable core for handling and holding rolls of tubing. The core is comprised of support members connected to each other or a base extending along the longitudinal axis of the core by connecting links. The connecting links are pivotally attached at their terminal ends to the support members or the base rod to allow movement about a pivot assembly. Camming surfaces are mounted at the terminal ends of the support members and means for selectively expanding the core are adapted to engage the camming surface.

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