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Vertically wound reel assembly

US7344103B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2007
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/34
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reel assembly is provided that rotatably couples a hub to a support, such that the hub is generally, vertically positioned. A frame is coupled with the support so that the frame may rotate about a generally vertical axis, independently of the hub and the support. A level-wind system is coupled with the frame so that the level-wind may reciprocally, vertically move a flexible line as the hub is rotated. A cover assembly may be provided to substantially enclose the hub while permitting the hub to freely rotate within the cover. A distal end of the support may be coupled with a nearly limitless number of different bases for portable and permanently mounted uses.

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