Direct current powered hose rewinding apparatus
US6877687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6958
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A direct current powered hose rewinding apparatus for use with an associated flexible hose includes a removable, replaceable, and rechargeable battery assembly for motorized rewinding of the hose. The reel is carried by and enclosed within an enclosure and is rotatable by either a direct current powered motor or a folding manual crank. Power from the electrical motor is transferred to the reel via an infinitely adjustable torque transfer assembly. The enclosure has left and right wall panels, front and rear wall panels extending between the left and right wall panels, and a cover. When the cover is in the open position, the direct current motor is operationally locked out, and when the cover is rotated into the closed position, the direct current motor is operable.
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