Apparatus for storing and dispensing pliable, elongated articles
US7293734B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2402/412
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for storing and dispensing pliable, elongated articles such as electrical cords or cables. The apparatus features a reel, an axle and a bucket, with the axle being co-axial with the reel and with the bucket. The reel is mounted on the axle in the bucket with minimal wobble, which makes for essentially no contact to the interior wall(s) of the bucket. The mounting also utilizes a low friction bearing, such as a line or near-line contact. The result is very little friction, which is especially significant when pulling the cord out of the bucket, as it helps prevent tipping or sliding of the apparatus when the apparatus has to provide its own stability. The apparatus may also feature one or more anti-tipping or anti-skidding devices.
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