Reels with slitted flanges
US9637346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/5136
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a single-piece flange adapted to be a part of a reel or spool, wherein the flange includes: (a) a hub portion defining one or more apertures, wherein the hub portion comprises an outer face and a wire face; (b) an outer rim; (c) a side wall disposed between the hub portion and the outer rim, wherein the side wall comprises an outer face and a wire face, and a plurality of crack propagation inhibitors extending through a thickness of at least the sidewall; and (d) a plurality of ribs connected to the side wall, and extending toward the hub portion.
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