Reel assembly
US7389790B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6954
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reel assembly is provided with a hub and opposing flanges that may be disassembled into at least two primary components that may be at least partially nested with one another for compact storage and transport. A stepped or tapered axle is axially received by the hub from only one direction to promote ease of assembly. A mounting plate secures to one end of the axle for mounting the reel assembly to any generally planar surface. A braking system is provided that simply permits free rotational movement of the reel one direction and a drag brake in the opposite direction. A swivel cap of unitized design incorporates retention in the axial and linear directions simultaneously.
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