Patent · US Expired

Line rewinder apparatus

US6260785A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
12References
50Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1999
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S242/902
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The subject invention is directed to a reel rewinder apparatus. The apparatus includes a base supporting a drive motor which rotates a drive wheel. A reel foot mounting assembly is mounted to the base and is configured for positioning a reel seat in a predetermined position. Locking assemblies are provided for locking components of the reel seat mounting assembly in a predetermined position. A foot clamping assembly is operatively associated with the reel seat and configured to secure a reel foot thereon. A service spool arm extends from the base and is configured to support a spool in operative relationship with the drive wheel. A support arm assembly is securable to the reel seat with the foot clamping assembly and is used to support a spool against the drive wheel. Alternatively, a spool clamping assembly is incorporated into the drive wheel for clamping a spool to drive wheel.

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