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Device for winding elongate flexible objects

US9573788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 2013
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G11/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for winding elongate flexible objects is disclosed herein. The device includes a rigid member extending along a central axis between first and second ends. The device also includes a first fork having a base mounted to the rigid member at the first end of the rigid member and a plurality of tines supported on the base. The device also includes a second fork member having a base mounted to the rigid member at the second end of the rigid member and a plurality of tines supported on the base. The first fork and the second fork are further defined as both being removably engaged with the rigid member.

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