Abstract: A wire-winding device for two kinds of cables is described. The device has a base, two winding plates, two communication cables and a volute spring. The two winding plates are arranged inside the base, the two communication cables are rolled around the two winding plates, respectively, and the volute spring is connected between the two winding plates. The wire-winding device can be used with various plugs and earphones for broad application.

Abstract: A retractable wiring harness device attaches to the trailer frame near the trailer hitch and contains a length of retractable wiring harness which extends from a housing member to install within the wiring connection on a towing vehicle, the trailer wiring harness wired into the lighting and braking wiring harness of the trailer. When the trailer is disconnected from the towing vehicle and the retractable wiring harness is disconnected from the wiring connection of the vehicle, the wire cable is withdrawn into the housing member to retain the retractable wiring harness, keeping it off the ground and out of the way of the trailer hitch.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a casing that encloses an extension cord system. The casing has slots that allow access to retractable electrical power cords. The cord system comprises a plurality of spring-loaded and ratcheted spools containing electrical power cords. The preferred embodiment of the method includes steps for preventing the entanglement of power cords and maintaining a clutter-free and efficient work environment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a toolbox may includes a plurality of walls that define at least in part an interior from/into which tools may be retrieved or deposited. A cable housing may be secured to an interior wall of the toolbox, with a reel secured therein for rotational winding and unwinding of a cable. A cable retention knob on the distal end of the cable may be available external the cable housing for enabling withdrawal of the cable external the toolbox. Further, a power spring may be operatively configured to apply a rotational force to the reel to enable tensioned winding/unwinding of the cable about the reel. In a particular example, the walls for the toolbox form an external shape adapted for installation across the bed of a pickup truck.

Abstract: Secure cable connections in a structure. Cables are routed between a fixed surface and a removable surface to connectors within a lockable enclosure. Removable surfaces include raised floors, suspended ceilings, and the like that generally comprise tiles for access to an area between the removable surface and the fixed surface. Cable connectors are coupled to distribution panels, distribution cassettes, individual jacks, and/or other connectors within the lockable enclosure, which prevent unauthorized access to the cable connections. Cables are prefabricated to desired lengths with color coding and/or keyed connectors. Distribution cassettes, panels, jacks, and/or other connectors are also prefabricated with matching colors and/or keyed connectors to minimize installation time and connection errors. Lockable enclosures include concealed enclosures behind removable surfaces, integrated enclosures within removable surfaces, wall outlets, furniture outlets, and the like.

Abstract: A computer peripheral with cable reeling device has a reeling device and an input device. The reeling device has a housing and a communication cable extensibly retracted in the housing. The communication cable has an extractable end. The input device is detachably coupled with a front portion of the reeling device, and electrically connected with the reeling device. The reeling device can thereby couple with a computer peripheral and the communication cable is extendable. The reeling device can also be separated from the computer peripheral for independent use.

Abstract: An adapter module for a portable computer keeps its power cables in its housing to maintain a tidy appearance. Cylinders, driven by torsion springs, roll power cables around themselves in the housing. A stop, driven by a spring, blocks teeth of cylinders to prevent the cylinders from rolling up the power cables. A button, operated by a user, is pushed against the stop to release the cylinders on which the power cables are retracted. When the adapter module is used to transmit power, power cables of desired length are extracted. When the module is not in use, the button is pressed to tract the power cables into the housing.

Abstract: An extension cord holder is provided. The extension cord holder has a main body. A first holding portion and a second holding portion are disposed on the two sides of the main body, and these two portions are in communication with each other. A first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly are held in the first holding portion and the second holding portion, respectively. A first extension cord is wound around the first wheel assembly. One end of the first extension cord is electrically connected with a switch and a multiple of sockets disposed on the first wheel assembly. A plug is provided on the other end of the first extension cord. The plug protrudes out of an opening provided on a lower portion of the rear side of the body. A second extension cord is wound around the second wheel assembly.

Abstract: An automatic retractable device of a flexible printed circuit board is described. The automatic retractable device of the flexible printed circuit board comprises a bracket, two elastic components and two rollers. By combining the elastic components, the rollers and the flexible printed circuit board, the flexible printed circuit board can revert to an original position after the flexible printed circuit board is used.

Abstract: A wire-winding device comprises an upper cover. A center of the upper cover being formed with a via hole; a lower side of the upper cover being formed with a sector groove; a rotatable sheet being installed to a rod of the sector groove; a front end of the rotatable sheet being installed with a block; the block being protruded from the rotatable sheet; a center of the rotary base having a via hole; a top of the rotary base being formed with an annular track; the block being embedded into the annular track; a spiral spring being positioned in a lower groove of the rotary base; a lower cover extended with a post at a center of one upper side of the lower cover; a side of the post having a trench for fixing the spiral spring; and a transmission line winding around the rotary base.

Abstract: A headset cable retraction system and device is described, the system including a housing, the housing having a cavity. In addition, the system includes a cord capable of transmitting an electrical signal, wherein a portion of the cord is contained in the cavity. The system further includes an earpiece attached to the cord; and, a retracting mechanism in the housing, the retracting mechanism including a drive wheel, a spring coupled to the drive wheel and a idler wheel, the cord being pressed between the drive wheel and the idler wheel; wherein when the cord is extracted from the cavity, the spring becomes tensioned. A method for using the system and device is also described.

Abstract: A cable management device, which comprises a body having an axis and at least one planar flange and at least one cable retainer; this apparatus allows for removable attachment of a cable during axial winding in a single plane, which results in uniform and neat storage of cable or cord.

Abstract: A frequency converter device is integrated inside a cable roller, in such a manner that at least one socket is supplied at special frequency. The socket does not rotate when the cable is wound or unwound on the drum. Furthermore, optimal cooling is created and the frequency converter device is made of at least one frequency converter enabling a special frequency to be provided.

Abstract: An adaptor for converting a hose reel to a cord reel includes a waterproof electrical box having a rotating contact therein, a linking electrical cord, wherein the linking cord enters the box and terminates in the rotating contact; and an outlet electrical cord. The outlet electrical cord is connected to the adaptor and terminates in the electrical box with a stationary contact assembly. A set of wires in the outlet electrical cord are connected to the stationary contact assembly with a machine screw. A set of electrical contacts are connected to the stationary contact assembly, and the contacts engage the rotating contact to supply power to the linking cord while allowing rotation of the linking cord around the spool of the hose reel.

Abstract: In a retractable case assembly, e.g. for an earphone, a flexible circuit board (FCB) element, preferably having a coiled portion, is used to provide a fixed, good quality, electrical connection between a retractable cable and circuitry that may be mounted on a land portion of the FCB. The circuitry may include a socket for connection to the input/output of a device with which the earphone is to be used, e.g. a mobile phone, portable computing device or personal sound system. The cable may be wound about a take-up reel, and the FCB coil may be wound in the opporite direction within the reel, so that as the cable is extended or retracted, the FCB coil expands or contracts. The reel may be biased to retract the cable by a spring. A microswitch may signal when the cable is extended.

Abstract: Mechanisms for providing electrical controls on a rotating assembly such as a cable winding device are disclosed. The cable winding device generally includes an electronic control actuator such as a keycap attached to a housing and providing an actuating pad actuatable via an opening provided in the housing, the housing containing a spool, a circuit component including an electronic control such as a switch actuatable via the actuating pad, and a rotational actuator interface such as a skid pad located over the electronic control to interface between the actuator pad and the electronic control at all rotational orientations of the switch relative to the actuating pad and/or even while the spool is rotating. The circuit component and the skid pad are configured to rotate with the spool relative to the housing. The switch is disposed off of an axis of rotation and may be, for example, an answer/end, on/off, mute, volume, play/stop, rewind/fast forward, and/or enter/accept control.

Abstract: An electrical cord reel includes a metal housing of rectangular shape which is adapted to be mounted set in a wall or on the surface of the wall. The electric cord is mounted on a retractable reel mounted within the housing and may be connected to a source of electricity. An outlet receptacle is mounted to the cord for supplying power to remote locations in the room or work area as the cord is unwound from the reel. A series of guide rollers permit the cord to be paid out in a direction generally perpendicular to the wall, but over a large space for flexible application. The receptacle may be reeled in for storage and used as a wall outlet in the storage position. The receptacle is secured in a recess in the front wall of the housing; and the receptacle may be moved from the storage position to a release position where it is readily removed from the housing for remote use.

Abstract: An AC adapter has a deformable cover located on an outer surface of the housing and defines an interior cavity between the inner surface of the cover and the housing surface for manual retraction and housing of the electrical cable when the electrical apparatus is not in use. The electrical cable may be manually retracted and wound around an internal tower for storage or may be manually withdrawn for connection to the electrical device with which the adapter is used. Alternately, the cover is flipped up to manually retract the electrical cable after which the cover is flipped down to house the retracted electrical cable when the apparatus is not in use. The cover may be flipped up to manually pay off a desired length of the electrical cable as desired.

Abstract: An electrical appliance includes a housing, an electric unit mounted within the housing, a winding unit mounted within the housing and including a reel member, an electrical wire connected electrically to the electric unit and wound around the reel member, and a latch unit engaging releasably the reel member to prevent the reel member from rotation in a winding direction of the reel member. The electrical wire has one end provided with a plug portion. The housing has at least one insert hole proximate to the latch unit for extension of the plug portion therethrough so as to press and disengage the latch unit from the reel member, thereby permitting the winding unit to wind the electrical wire.

Abstract: A power cord winding and releasing device includes a reel around which a first power cord is wound, a housing formed from upper and lower covers for rotatably receiving the reel therein, and a coiled spring strip fixed in a tubular body of the reel. An upper surface of the reel is a conductive disc to electrically contact with two conductive plates provided on an inner side of the upper cover. The housing is provided at two sides with two through holes, via which the first and a second power cord separately connected to the conductive disc and the conductive plates are extended out of the housing. The first and the second power cord are connected at their respective outer end with a plug and a receptacle. The first power cord may be quickly pulled outward and rewound around the reel in the housing in an orderly state.

Abstract: A portable docking station and cord reel assembly (10), made for hand held electronic devices (12), includes a housing (20), a spool (22) rotatably mounted in the housing (20), a cradle (36) mounted on the spool (21), adapted to receive an electronic device (12) and in electrical communication with the electronic device (12), and at least one cable (26) at least partly carried by the spool (22) and in electrical communication with the cradle (36).

Abstract: A multi-stages retractable coiling cord is disclosed. The coiling cord comprises a front cover, a spiral spring, a sliding disc, a retraction cord, a positioning bead and a rear cover. The cord is retracted and is positioned once when the sliding disc rotates once. A slight pull will allow the coiling cord to release from engaging.

Abstract: A wire collecting device includes at least two independent main wheel bodies provided with a side recesses at side walls thereof, respectively, large turning wheels having a larger diameter, respectively, and small turning wheels having a smaller diameter, respectively, wherein each pair of large and small turning wheels have a same center opening, respectively; large and small wire storage grooves formed at wheel breadths of the large and small turning wheels; and independent immovable axes flexibly connected into the center openings of the main wheel bodies, respectively. According to the aforesaid structure, a wire is winded and stored in the large and small wire storage wheels, respectively, and are distinguished as at least two A and B wires and at least two C and D wires being stored in the large and small wire storage grooves, thereby selectively and independently releasing at least two wires with predetermined lengths.

Abstract: A retractable anti-static device includes a conductive grounding line that can be unwound from a wrist strap for use and wound back to the wrist strap when not being used. The conductive line, therefore, can be attached to ground when being used but can retract out of the way when not being used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cord-winding device universally mountable to any front or rear North-American-style license plate bracket, accommodating all electrical devices, which require a 120VAC power supply for a vehicle. The present invention comprises; a housing containing: a reel, a connection box, a male cord housing, a cord hatch and mounting holes, a closure plate and a universal mounting plate. A female receptacle extends from the housing to allow electrical connections to be made in a place away from weather exposure such as engine or rear compartment. The universal license plate cord winder of the present invention can thereby be mounted either from the top or the bottom of housing without compromising the structural integrity of the attachment while maintaining a water tightness required by such a device.

Abstract: A coaxial wire storage wheel devise includes a wire storage turning wheel having an uniform diameter, a center hole jointed to a uni-axial portion, and a wheel plane distinguished into left and right wheel planes; a spiral spring having a bottom end thereof connected to the axial portion and an outer end thereof connected to the wheel plane of the wire storage turning wheel; a communication wire fastened at the wheel plane to form upper and lower wires; and a right wall body having an inner wall plane fixed to the axial portion inserted through a left wall body, and a wire storage groove formed at the left and right wheel planes. The wire storage groove is for winding and storing the upper and lower wires, thereby releasing the upper wire at the turning wheel with equal length and distance as those of the lower wire being simultaneously released.

Abstract: A ground-based aircraft electrical power generation system for regulating the electrical power to an aircraft being serviced on the ground. The aircraft electrical power generation system may include a ground power cart, a power source located on the ground power cart and having an output terminal, and a power cable having a proximate end coupled to the output terminal of the power source and a distal end configured to be coupled to the aircraft. The aircraft electrical power generation system further may include a voltage regulator having a plurality of inputs and an output coupled to the power source. The voltage regulator monitors the voltage at the plurality of inputs representing the voltage sensed at multiple points of regulation. A contactor also may be coupled in series between the proximate end of the power cable and the distal end of the power cable.

Abstract: A retractable cable device is disclosed. The housing has a receiving space, and the winding spool has a first spool disk and a spring receiving space. The first spool disk includes a receiving groove and a spool shaft. The communication cable is wound around the spool shaft so that an inner winding is formed. One end of the communication cable passes through the first spool disk of the winding spool so that the communication cable is respectively positioned at the receiving groove and the spool shaft of the first spool disk. Both ends of the communication cable protrude the housing of the retractable cable device. The spiral spring is positioned at the spring receiving space of the winding spool, and one end of the spiral spring is coupled to the winding spool and the other end of the spiral spring is coupled to the housing of the retractable cable device.

Abstract: A cable reel makes possible a diversion of a braking pulse onto a housing by using elastic elements that mount the cable reel inside the housing, whereby the braking energy is converted into heat. The cable reel is, in particular, also suited for reel bodies that hold long cable lengths. In particular, the cable reel is used in a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cable management and contact monitoring system. This system allows a user to quickly, easily and neatly store the conductive cables of various devices such as computers, fetal monitors, defibrilators, heart monitors and therapeutic electrical stimulation machines in a clinical setting and aids in detecting and troubleshooting connection problems which may occur with these devices. The system is comprised of a spring powered cable retraction device with a manual or automatic stop mechanism, a slip ring connector, contact sensors and an indicator light and/or audible signal circuit.

Abstract: A floor cable management system, which may simulate an in floor diffuser unit, that includes a below floor electrical receptacle having a top circular opening, and an above floor level circular housing for removably mounting to and over the circular opening. The above floor level circular housing includes a hinged cover member, which in turn mounts plural hinged access doors to allow feeding selected wires, cables and power cords to the below floor electrical receptacle, where the access doors may be locked to protect the fed items against damage.

Abstract: A cord retention device for a personally carried appliance such as a cell phone is disclosed. The cell phone has a cord which is attached to a microphone and ear piece for hands free operation of the phone. One example of the invention includes a base member having a back surface with adhesive for attachment to the appliance. The opposite surface of the base member has a pair of prongs. The cord may be wrapped around the prongs when not in use. Another example of the invention includes the installation of retractable prongs on the side of the cell phone. The prongs may be extended and locked in place thus allowing the cord to be wrapped when not in use. The prongs may be retracted to be flush with a surface of the appliance when a cord is not used with the appliance.

Abstract: A cable storage box for a telephone or other communications extension cord comprises a cover, a reel and a housing. The housing has an opening with a leading edge formed thereon. The leading edge has a taper surface with a retention portion formed thereon for engaging with corresponding jack when the jack tends to be pulled out.

Abstract: A cord reel device for connecting a signal source to remote device comprises a spool rotatable on an arbor, the spool having an inner chamber and an outer trough. A retractable cord is removably held in the trough. A spring for urging rotation of the spool in a direction to retract the cord is held in the inner chamber. An inner cable is wound with the spring in the spool inner chamber. The inner cable is electrically connected to the retractable cord. The cord reel of the invention may preferably include EMI-RFI shielding, and may find particular utility in applications requiring a substantially miniature cord reel, such as with a cellular telephone or the like.

Abstract: A cosmetic appliance storage and cable management apparatus includes a housing having bottom, top, rear, and side walls. The apparatus includes a front panel pivotally coupled to the side walls. The front panel defines cable openings and includes sleeves for holding cosmetic appliances. The front panel is rotatable between a first configuration in which the openings and sleeves are accessible and a second configuration in which the openings and sleeves are hidden beneath the top wall. The apparatus includes a plurality of cable-reels, each cable-reel being biased in a retracting direction. Each cable-reel includes an electrical receptacle whereby a cable held thereon may be connected to an electrical power source. Each cable-reel includes a ratchet and release construction. The bias of the cable-reels and channels defined by the front panel eliminate slack in the cords of a plurality of cosmetic appliances.

Abstract: A cord reel device (1) for connecting a signal source (A) to a remote device (B, C) comprises a spool (2) rotatable on an arbor (18), the spool (2) having an inner chamber (6) and an outer trough (8). A retractable cord (10) is removably held in the trough (8). A spring (220) for urging the rotation of the spool (2) in a direction to retract the cord (10) is held in the inner chamber (6). The inner cable (24) is electrically connected to the retractable cord (10). The cord reel (1) of the invention may preferably include EMI-RFI shielding (112), and may find particular utility in applications requiring a substantially miniature cord reel, such as with a cellular telephone or the like.

Abstract: A power cord securing device is installed within a housing of an electrical appliance for securing a power cord. The power cord securing device includes a rotatable plate having a first part for being wound by the power cord, and a resilience element having a first terminal and a second terminal respectively connected to a second part and a third part of the rotatable plate. When the power cord is stretched, the rotatable plate is forced to rotate in a first direction and allow the resilience element to result in an counterforce, and when the counterforce is relieved, the rotatable plate rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: An extension cord reel assembly having a housing which has a spool portion and a mounting portion is provided. A spool member having at least one flange member that is continuously welded to a surface upon which the extension cord is to be stored is positioned within the spool portion of the housing. The mounting portion of the housing of the reel assembly is positioned adjacent an outer perimeter of the spool member and is adapted to attach to a suspension member from which the reel assembly can be suspended above the ground.

Abstract: A wire reeler enables the auto collection of communication wire, and has a wire collector, an elastic element, and a switch inside a shell body. The wire collector has one end of the communication wire wound on the rotation axle, while another end is wound on the axial column of the wire collector, which axial column is pivotally connected with the switch. The bottom end of the wire collector is engaged with the elastic element. The communication wire will be collected in order without twisting, and the users can take it out easily by pulling or reel it back in automatically.

Abstract: Two juxtaposed retraction reels automatically and independently retract an output power plug cable and an input power cable connected to an accessory power input plug. The cables are connected to a power converter for converting electrical power to voltage and current power levels for use in lap top computers and so on. The input plug has a second Em power plug / auto-air adapter mechanically and ohmically coupled thereto for use with other power sources such as in airplanes and so on. A slider holds the plug tip to the carrying housing in the carrying mode, the retraction reel holding the other power input plug end to the housing via its cable.

Abstract: A system for supplying power to a marine vessel that comprises at least one battery charger device, at least one battery and at least one retractable cord device. The battery charger device, the battery and the retractable cord device are releasably attached to and within the marine vessel. The battery charger device is connected to the battery and adapted to transmit voltage to the battery. The retractable cord device is connected to the battery charger device and is adapted to transmit voltage to the battery charger.

Abstract: A winding box with an auxiliary receptacle includes a housing, a rotary disk, a spiral spring, communication wires and an auxiliary receptacle. The auxiliary receptacle is installed within the housing. The housing is installed with a through hole with respect to the auxiliary receptacle. Other than being connected to the two communication devices, the communication wires can be connected to the plug of a third communication device through the auxiliary receptacle so that three communication devices can be connected.

Abstract: A self supporting electrical cable is provided which is especially of use in linear motion devices. The cable is in the form of a band having a crowned or curved cross-section. The band is self supporting and is typically employed in a looped configuration. The band is composed of a Mylar or other plastic or electrically insulating laminate with electrical conductors and reinforcing elements. The conductors are typically copper and the reinforcing elements are typically stainless steel. In use the cable is usually folded back on itself 180° to provide a loop configuration with a fixed radius loop end in which the loop is moveable along the direction of travel. One end of the cable is connected to the linear motion device, and the other end is connected to a stationary device.

Abstract: A signal wiring elastic rewinding device comprised of a case, a reel, a spring component, a lock button, and signal wiring. The case consists of an upper case half and a lower case half that are assembled together. A plug receptacle and an opening are formed in the lateral end at the upper section and, furthermore, a containment recess is formed at the lower section of the opening and an opening is formed in another lateral end at the lower section of the case. This provides for winding the signal wiring around the reel such that after the reel is installed on a projecting shaft inside the case, the ends of signal wiring extend respectively from the two lateral openings.

Abstract: A communications cable coiling box, composed of a casing including a coiling disk, a communications cable, a flexible member, and a mechanical switch. The communications cable is folded and coiled into a lateral side of the coiling disk and an external ring and the coil disk is disposed behind an axle inside the casing, with the flexible member in the circular convex ring on the other side and coupled to the axle. The communications cable can be pulled from the openings on the lateral sides of the casing, and the flexible member and the mechanical switch control the rewinding of the coiling disk to roll up the cable. This structure allows the cable to be pulled out freely to an appropriate length for use, or attains a fast rolling of the cable by the movement of such mechanical switch and the flexible member.

Abstract: A communication wire device having a wire-winding mechanism is provided wherein the wire-winding mechanism comprises a box body, a winding disk, and a scroll spring. The box body is installed in the housing and has a wire tank formed therein. The winding disk is pivotally installed in the wire tank. The communication wire is wound around the winding disk. One end of the communication wire can protrude out of the box body. The scroll spring is installed in the box body and joins with the winding disk.

Abstract: A positioning device of a wire groove in a wire winding box, and especially to a wire winding box for automatically winding a communication wire and receiving the communication wire therein is disclosed. The inner lateral surface of the wire groove of the box body has at least one positioning piece. When the communication wire is inserted from the groove hole of the shaft of the box body, it at first passes through a positioning groove between the positioning piece and the shaft so that the communication wire is clamped and positioned in the positioning groove not to be pulled. Therefore, when one end of the communication wire is pulled from the wire winding box, another end will not be affected. That is, another end will not reduce into the box body. Therefore, two ends of the communication wire may retain a predetermined length to expose out.

Abstract: There is provided a means for improving the form of a cable reel in which a combination switch fixing area is made integral in form. An opening is provided in a portion of a peripheral wall on a fixed case of the cable reel. A connector housing is unitarily provided with a combination switch fixing area is provided on a bottom wall at the bottom of the opening. A welding area between a flat cable of a connector is connected with the exposed conductor of a flat cable, and a bus-bar is positioned on the opening. A welding area between the bus-bar and the cable is interfitted and mounted in the connector housing, and then the opening of peripheral wall of the fixing case is covered with a cover, which is then made continuous with the peripheral wall with the cover having the same curvature as that of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A cord rewinder device stores and dispenses flexible cord and includes a base, a reel, a spring element and a brake mechanism. The reel is rotatably mounted to the base and is operative to rotate an axis of rotation in a first direction and second direction opposite the first direction. In the first direction, the flexible cord is wound about the reel for storage within the cord rewinder device. In the second direction, the flexible cord is dispensed from the cord rewinder device. The spring element is connected to and between the base and the reel and is operative to apply a winding force to the reel. The brake mechanism is mounted to the base and is operative to move to and between a reel engaged position and a reel disengaged position. In the reel engaged position, the brake mechanism contacts the reel preventing the rotation of the reel in the first direction while permitting rotation of the reel in the second direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for arranging electrical cords for storing the cords of electrical devices between uses of the electrical devices and dispensing the electrical cord from the housing during use of the electrical device. The apparatus for arranging electrical cords includes a housing including an interior, a shaft and at least one cord reeling assembly both mounted in the interior of the housing, and a pair of cord spools mounted on the shaft.