Cable reel with braking
US9873588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/245
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cable reel that has at least one support frame having an outwardly extending braking gear member, the outwardly extending gear member being located off-center on the frame; a first flange having a central opening and a first hub portion surrounding the central opening, the central opening having an internal braking gear member engaging the outwardly extending gear member of the frame, thereby rotatably coupling the at least one support frame and the first flange; and a second flange opposing the first flange, the second flange having a second hub portion, the first and second hub portions being configured to mate with one another to support cable, wherein the engagement of the gear members providing a friction for cable payoff.
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