Cord winder and rail storage system
US9902589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H75/4492
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A winder accessory comprises a gripper assembly adapted to be releasably attached to a rail. A cord winder mechanism is supported on the gripper and comprises a spooling mechanism for winding a cord. The spool mechanism rotates on a rotating joint about a first axis of rotation relative to the gripper. The spooling mechanism may comprise a wireform. A detachable pivot joint may be provided between the cord winder mechanism and the gripper assembly that defines a second axis of rotation.
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