Spring-driven reel
US8888033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2403/481
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring-driven reel adapted to have a line or cable wound onto the spool of the cable. As the line or cable is pulled from said spool, a helical spring is compressed. The helical spring causes the line or cable to be wound upon the spool if slack occurs in the line or cable.
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