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Reel assemblies with customizable and interchangeable drums

US8544786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2010
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus are described herein for using reel assemblies including customizable and interchangeable drums. According to embodiments described herein, a reel assembly includes a first flange having a bolt pattern and a second flange having the bolt pattern. The reel assembly also includes a core drum having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends of the reel assembly also have the bolt pattern. The first end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the first flange via the bolt pattern, and the second end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the second flange via the bolt pattern.

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