Hose reel apparatus
US6050290A · kind A · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6932
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel apparatus for storing a flexible member, such as cable or hose, includes a frame assembly, a drum mounted on the frame assembly, a driving shaft coupled to the drum, and a handle mounted on the driving shaft for manually controlling rotation of the drum. The drum may be aligned vertically or horizontally. The apparatus includes means for maintaining the flexible member in substantially taut coiled form along the drum.
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