Powered hose reel safety enclosure
US6913221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6932
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A safety enclosure for a powered reel apparatus for use with an associated elongated flexible member. The reel is carried by and enclosed within the enclosure and is rotatable by a electric motor. 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 one of the panels is in an open position, the motor is operationally locked out, and when one of the panels is rotated into a closed position, the motor is operable.
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