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Device for winding elongate flexible objects

US9738486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2017
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2037

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 first and second forks each having a base mountable to 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. The plurality of tines of the first fork include at least one tine mounted for pivoting movement about a pivot axis extending transverse to the central axis and this tine is larger than the other tines of the first fork.

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