Dual reel unwinder/rewinder with a slack take-up mechanism
US7036761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/4449
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable unwinder/rewinder with continuous electrical connection which is suitable for use with heavy gauge cable and in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. A general embodiment is comprised of a frame; a user-side reel; a slack-side reel and a slack take-up mechanism. Exemplary embodiments of the slack take-up mechanism are a power pivotal arm, a spring loaded arm, a extension spring assembly, a compression spring assembly and a dual real assembly.
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