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Spring-driven reel

US8888033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 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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