Metal wire winding reel
US5549257A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/28
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metal wire winding reel having a winding drum and a flange at each end is capable of engaging and releasing the metal wire end easily without shortening the reel life. An elastic end engaging member with the forward end thereof slightly bent outward along an outer peripheral edge of the flange defines a small clearance with the outer peripheral edge of the flange is mounted at least at one point in the vicinity of the outer periphery of the inside surface of the flange.
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