Abstract: A massage rope is provided. The massage rope may include a first rope, a second rope, a first handle operably coupled the first rope and the second rope, a second handle operably coupled to the first rope and the second rope, and a first massage spool assembly. The first massage spool assembly may include a first spool secured to the first rope and the second rope, a first spool securing string connected to the first rope and the second rope, and a second spool securing string connected to the first rope and the second rope. The first spool securing string and the second spool securing string may secure the first spool to the first rope and the second rope such that the first spool is permitted to rotate relative to the first rope and the second rope.

Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes an enclosure defining an interior. A first fiber optic adapter is provided at the enclosure. A spool is provided at an exterior of the enclosure. A fiber optic cable, which includes a first optical fiber, is wrapped around the spool. A first fiber optic connector is mounted at a first end of the first optical fiber. The first end of the first optical fiber is positioned within the interior of the enclosure. The first fiber optic connector is inserted within the first fiber optic adapter. The enclosure and the spool are configured to rotate in unison about a common axis when the fiber optic cable is unwound from the spool.

Abstract: An axial alignment structure for a fluid pressure pump (100) includes: a first housing made of a resin; and a second housing made of a resin, in which a housing is configured in a state where the first housing and the second housing are joined to each other by thermal welding at a welding position, and a pump rotor is accommodated in the housing, and the first housing and the second housing have an axial alignment mechanism that axially aligns the first housing and the second housing such that axes of the first and second housings coincide with each other at the time of joining of the first housing and the second housing to each other by the thermal welding.

Abstract: The method for producing bindings includes: positioning at least one binding bobbin on a machine having: a winding bobbin including a device for supporting and a notch, an electric motor which is coupled to the winding bobbin; and at least one shaft capable of receiving a binding bobbin, supporting a free end of the binding of the binding bobbin on the winding bobbin, by the device for supporting; supplying electricity to the electric motor of the machine to drive the winding bobbin in rotation, so as to wind the binding of the binding bobbin over a plurality of turns around the winding bobbin; stopping the supply of electricity to the electric motor of the machine; and in the region of the notch of the winding bobbin, cutting the plurality of turns of bindings wound onto the winding bobbin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for winding an excess length (100?) of an optical fibre onto a bobbin (1) comprising: a cylindrical reel (10), two rims (11, 12) extending radially from each end of the reel (10), one (11) of said rims being provided with a port (110) for the optical fibre, a magazine (13) which has a cylindrical surface for receiving a winding of the excess length (100?) of the optical fibre, is separated from the reel (10) by the rim (11) provided with the port (110) and has a circumferential edge (130) for retaining the excess length of the optical fibre, the device is characterised in that the same comprises: means (22) for storing the excess length of the optical fibre, and means (21) for winding the excess length of the optical fibre about the magazine (13), the means (21, 22) being able to cooperate in such a way as to unwind a certain length of the optical fibre stored on the storing means (22) and wind the excess length about the magazine (13).

Abstract: A cylindrical winding tool 3 has three elongated members 5 obtained by splitting a cylindrical member in its axial direction into multiple pieces. The elongated members are interconnected in a hinged state in a circumferential direction by the magnet sheet. When the elongated members 5 are to be used, the elongated members 5 are placed in a spread state and arranged on the magnetically-attached object 4. When the elongated members 5 are not used, the elongated members 5 are gathered together in the circumferential direction, abutment sections 5b of the end faces of the adjacent elongated members are brought into abutment on each other and thus the cylindrical winding tool 3 having a required diameter can be formed.

Abstract: A cable storage wheel for communication cables is provided. The cable storage wheel has a channel that receives the communication cable and a plurality of cable tie features. The cable tie features are positioned for receipt of cable ties to secure the communication cable in the channel in a manner that minimizes or eliminates contact between the wire ties and the communication cable. In this manner, the cable storage wheel is configured and designed to encourage the user to wrap the wire ties around the storage wheel and, not the communication cable. The cable tie features are, in some embodiments, slots, notches, openings, channel supports, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: A winding frame structure for an automation winding machine to conveniently produce the windings of a motor includes two barrier plates, four ceramic heat conductive structures with high heat conductivity, and special-structured grooves. The ceramic heat conductive structures can significantly enlarge the heat dissipation area of the windings. The heat generated by the windings can be swiftly transmitted firstly to the ceramic heat conductive structures, then to the stator inside a space formed by assembling the four ceramic heat conductive structures, and finally to a motor casing. An air-cooling or water-cooling apparatus is introduced to swiftly dissipate the heat at the motor casing. Provided by the winding frame structure, the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the winding frame structure can be reduced, the heat dissipation process can be more efficiently, and the winding arrangement of the windings for motors can be conveniently performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reel for storing and dispensing a winding material wound on the reel. The reel comprises a hub and side walls each disposed at the axial end faces of the hub and protruding past the outer circumferential surface of the hub in an approximately radial direction, the storage space defined by the surfaces of the side walls facing toward each other and the outer circumferential surface of the hub and surrounding the hub serving for receiving the winding material. The hub is at least double-walled in design, having a first hub wall and having a second hub wall spaced radially apart from the first hub wall. Moreover, the reel is formed of two reel halves identical in design.

Abstract: Disclosed systems and tooling for manufacturing flanged ducts may improve upon prior art manufacturing techniques, such as by increasing ease of manufacturing and/or quality of resulting parts formed by the systems and tooling. One example of tooling includes a first tool piece that may be coupled to a base, and a second tool piece that is selectively coupled to and removable from the first tool piece. When positioned together in a closed position, the first tool piece and second tool piece form a composite material-receiving surface and a flange surface on which composite material may be placed and cured in order to form a composite part, such as a flanged duct. Such tooling may allow for placement of composite material over a male radius of the tooling, thereby improving ergonomics of the manufacturing process, as compared to attempting to place composite material into a female radius of prior art tooling.

Abstract: A beverage identification device is provided and generally has an identification member, a rotation member rotatably attached to the identification member, and an attachment mechanism extending from the identification member.

Abstract: This specification relates to a bobbin wound with a wire. The bobbin disclosed herein includes a winding main body on which a wire is wound, and a flange section that protrudes from both end portions of the winding main body to form an accommodation space of the wire, wherein the winding main body includes a first winding portion and a second winding portion that are arranged such that central axes thereof are aligned with each other, and configured to be stepped from each other due to a difference of diameters thereof, and a stopping jaw that protrudes from a winding portion with a relatively great diameter of the first winding portion and the second winding portion, whereby the wire can be prevented from being fallen down or loosened while being wound.

Abstract: A modular storage and holder device for a plurality of flexible lines having a circular turntable arranged on a plane such as the deck of a ship and having reversibly attached thereto a central cylinder around which at least a first line is wound in carousel mode with a plurality of coaxial layers of helically superposed touching turns, internal posts serving as a winding support for at least one second flexible line itself retained by a series of second intermediate posts around which it is possible to wind at least one third flexible line, itself retained by peripheral retaining posts at the periphery of the turntable, the second and third lines being wound in rotary basket type mode having superposed pluralities of layers of juxtaposed concentric touching turns resting on a common plane.

Abstract: Reels or spools for carrying wires or the likes, where the flanges of these reels or spools have corrugations with undercuts selectively formed thereon, are provided. These undercuts may aid in the molding process, such as injection molding or compression molding with substantially rigid molds, among other things. The reels or spools may also have supports dispersed between the corrugations to provide additional structural integrity to the flange. These supports can be mid-plane supports between the corrugations and may be positioned closer to the inside surface or to the outside surface of the flange, and the supports may form an angle with the corrugations.

Abstract: An improved pay-off assembly allowing cable loaded on a cable reel to be transported to an installation site and/or paid-off during a cable pull is described. The pay-off assembly may include one or more of lateral support braces that provide stability and strength to an A-frame structure supporting the cable reel; a reel lock assembly for securely holding the cable reel in place during transport and/or pay-off of the cable; an end cap assembly that prevents detachment from an arbor as the arbor and cable reel rotate during pay-off; a dog hole stop assembly that engages a “dog hole” in the cable reel to prevent the cable reel from rotating during transport; a braking system for controlling the rotational speed of the cable reel during pay-off; and a ground attachment assembly that allows an additional cable reel to be loaded for transport and/or pay-off of the cable.

Abstract: A cable carrying assembly includes a spool made from a first flange region, drum portion and a second flange region where each of the first flange region, drum portion and a second flange region are integrally molded as a single polymer unit. The drum portion is molded as a hollow drum for supporting a cable. The first flange region includes at least two openings and a handle receiving region and the handle has a grip portion, two stems each with a latch knob. The stems and knobs of the handle are inserted into the at least two openings on the first flange region of the drum and lock into place via the knobs, such that the grip portion of the handle is arrangeable in a first open position with the grip portion substantially perpendicular to the first flange regions and a second closed position with the grip portion folded down about the articulated joints, into the handle receiving region of the first flange region.

Abstract: A bobbin includes an anti-rolling unit capable of supporting the bobbin to prevent the bobbin from rolling on a floor. The bobbin includes a cylindrical part around which a wire is wound, flanges provided at left and right sides of the cylindrical part, a through hole defined through a central portion of the cylindrical part and central portions of the left and right flanges, a handle part including a pair of support shafts, which protrude so as to be fitted into the through hole from left and right flanges, and left and right support rods having end portions fixed to the support shafts, respectively, and extending in parallel to the left and right flanges while making contact with outer surfaces of the right and left flanges, and an anti-rolling unit for the bobbin.

Abstract: A cable management device is disclosed. The cable management device includes a first component and a second component, each component having a spooling portion to receive a cable, a flange extending from the spooling portion to maintain the cable on the spooling portion, and a coupling feature operable to facilitate coupling of the first component and the second component. The first component and the second component are configured to interface with one another such that the respective spooling portions mate to form a spool for the cable.

Abstract: A flange for a reel for supporting a wound flexible medium includes a plate member and a set of support elements. The reel includes an elongate core defining a longitudinal core axis. The plate member engages the core and extends radially from the core toward an outer edge and has an axially inclined media engaging surface. The set of support elements have a height extending from the plate member in the axial direction, and a length extending radially, at least a first support element extending radially from proximate the core to proximate the outer edge. The axial distance between the plate member and a top of the first support element proximate the outer edge is less than an axial distance between the plate member and the top of the first support element proximate the core.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a magnetic core comprising a base, a center column, a first side column and a second side column fixed to the base. The first side column, the second side column and the center column are defined an annular space for accommodating a bobbin and/or a winding. The annular space have a first core opening and a second core opening thereon. A size of the first core opening between the first side column and the second side column is defined as a first core opening width. A size of the second core opening between the first side column and the second side column is defined as a second core opening width. Wherein at least one wire receiving space is provided at the base of the magnetic core, and the wire receiving space is located within the first core opening and/or the second core opening.

Abstract: A device for winding a length of wire into one or more flat coils, with the device having a winding component onto which the wire is wound, a wire guide to contain the coils of the wire into a single width flat coil, and a drive engagement component adapted to be engaged by a drive means such that the drive means operates the winding component of the device. In one embodiment of the device the winding component is a cylindrical capstan having a receiving slot adapted to engage the end of the wire, the drive means is an electric hand drill, the drive engagement component is a shaft integrated with and extending from the capstan and adapted to be inserted into the chuck of the electric hand drill, and the wire guide has two spaced apart parallel members adapted to accommodate the capstan in the space between them, whereby the parallel members guide the coil of the wire into a single width flat coil onto the capstan as the capstan is rotated by the electric drill.

Abstract: A cable reel for holding a cable wound thereon that includes a cylindrical drum having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end spaced from the first end. The cable reel also includes a first flange that is coupled to the first end of the cylindrical drum and a second flange that is coupled to the second end of the cylindrical drum. The cable reel further includes a spacer that extends axially outward from the first flange. The spacer is configured to support the reel with the first flange spaced above a support surface when the longitudinal axis of the reel is in a substantially vertical orientation and with the reel being supported on the support surface by the spacer.

Abstract: A flange design providing improved strength, fracture resistance, and the like using corrugations extending substantially radially from an arbot aperture toward a rim portion. A spool or reel may include a tubular member to receive a stranded material wrapped therearound. A first flange comprising a core portion and an outer portion may secure to one end of the first flange engaging the tubular member. A second flange may secure to the other end of the tubular member. The core portion of a flange may comprise an arbor wall defining the perimeter of an arbor aperture. The arbor wall may be directly contacted and supported by a plurality of corrugations extending radially therefrom. The outer prortion of a flange may contact the core portion and extending radially away therefrom to an outer edge to restrain the stranded material in an axial direction.

Abstract: A bobbin can be used for a magnetic component. The magnetic component includes at least one coil, and the coil includes at least one pin. The bobbin includes a body and a pin holder. The body includes a winding part and two plates. The winding part is used for winding the coil. The plates are respectively disposed on the opposites of the winding part. The pin holder is disposed on one of the plates, and it includes at least one locating hole for inserting the pin.

Abstract: A wire spool is disclosed that includes an elongate barrel that has a first end and a second end that are separated by a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. A key is disposed on the inner surface of the barrel, wherein a recess is created within the key. A hook slot is disposed within the outer surface of the barrel, the hook slot is located above the recess and receives a start end of a wire to provide insulation thereof. The hook slot also directs a length of wire to be wound out of the hook slot for placement against a spool flange.

Abstract: A bobbin for use in a magnetic module is provided. The bobbin comprises a winding body, a first plate and a second plate. The winding body is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and further comprises a first end, a second end and a through hole. The first end comprises a first buckling portion, and the through hole penetrates the first end and the second end. The first plate includes a second buckling portion and a first opening, while the second buckling portion is adapted to engage with the first buckling portion. The second plate includes a second opening, and the second plate is engaged with the second end of the winding body.

Abstract: A flange design providing improved strength, fracture resistance, and the like using corrugations extending substantially radially from an arbor aperture toward a rim portion. A spool or reel may include a tubular member to receive a stranded material wrapped therearound. A first flange comprising a core portion and an outer portion may secure to one end of the first flange engaging the tubular member. A second flange may secure to the other end of the tubular member. The core portion of a flange may comprise an arbor wall defining the perimeter of an arbor aperture. The arbor wall may be directly contacted and supported by a plurality of corrugations extending radially therefrom. The outer portion of a flange may contact the core portion and extending radially away therefrom to an outer edge to restrain the stranded material in an axial direction.

Abstract: An assembly for dispensing cable from a spool, including first and second end members separated by one or more cross-members; and an axle extending at least partially between the end members for rotatably coupling the spool to the assembly, wherein end sections of the cross-members are releasably coupled to respective keyed slots of the end members.

Abstract: A hot coiler drum working at 900-1200° C. includes: a drum body (3), two flanges (1), several radial rib plates (5) and several axial rib plates (6). The several radial rib plates (5) are fixedly arranged on an inner wall of the drum body (3) uniformly along the axial direction of the drum body (3), the several axial rib plates (6) are arranged on the inner wall of the drum body (3) uniformly except a window (4) zone of the drum body (3), and the axial rib plates (6) and the radial rib plates (5) are welded with the drum body (3) into a whole. A method for producing the drum is also provided. The manufacturing method replaces casting with welding, which eliminates the need for a large-sized casting device, thereby enhancing the finished product rate using simple processing.

Abstract: A device comprises two identical side structures (or halves) attached to each other. The side structures are separable for packaging and storage. Each side structure comprises an outer ring attached to a concentric, elevated inner ring by at least one spanning support. The inner ring comprises a handle attached to the inner perimeter of the inner ring. Each side structure comprises at least one projecting attachment tang and at least one receiving notch. The attachment tang further comprises a head element and a body element. The body element extends axially from the inner ring and the head element extends radially from the body element. The attachment tang and receiving notch are located on the inner ring such that when two side structures are brought together, the attachment tang on one side structure mates with, and is received by, the corresponding receiving notch on the second side structure.

Abstract: A filament spool for use in a filament spool container, where the filament spool comprises a first rim and a second rim offset by an axial shaft, and a series of grooves extending along a first portion of the first rim and configured to receive a filament of a material while the filament is wound around the axial shaft in a first rotational direction.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved cable/cord storage device. The cable management device includes first and second expanded regions, a medial region, and at least one channel with a resealable slit. The first and second expanded regions are respectively wider than the medial region. The at least one channel includes an opening on the first region, an opening on the medial region, and an internal cavity therebetween. The internal cavity may be intentionally exposed via a resealable slit to allow a cable to be routed through the internal cavity between the openings. Upon release, slit automatically reseals, thereby reliably supporting the cable. A second embodiment includes two such channels, one in each expanded region. An improved embodiment features transition zones at the origin and terminus of each channel, a rounded edge to each slit, and transitioning curvature of the medial region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cable storage device. Stored cables may be of any type, form electrically conductive wires to curtain drawstrings. The cable management device includes first and second expanded regions, a medial region, and at least one channel with a resealable slit. The first and second expanded regions are respectively wider than the medial region. The at least one channel includes an opening on the first region, an opening on the medial region, and an internal cavity therebetween. The internal cavity may be intentionally exposed via a resealable slit to allow a cable to be routed between the openings. Upon release, slit automatically reseals, thereby reliably supporting the cable in the internal cavity. A second embodiment includes two such channels, one in each expanded region.

Abstract: Connector system for detachably connecting rotationally symmetrical parts, particularly parts of a spool for winding a skein-shaped product, with ring surfaces (22, 24) at the facing front surfaces of the parts to be connected, with locking projections (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) extending from at least one of the ring surfaces (22, 24) in the direction of the other ring surface, and with detent recesses (40, 42, 44, 46) in the ring surface or both other ring surfaces, respectively, for receiving the locking projections to connect the parts in the manner of a bayonet catch by mutual rotation, and spring-loaded tongues (52, 54) are provided in alignment with the respective detent recesses (40, 42, 44, 46), which engage behind the locking projections (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) in the locked position and prevent the connected parts from untwisting into the detached position.

Abstract: Spool for receiving wound skein material with a rotationally symmetrical conical spool body (10) with a detachable flange disc (14) at the end with the smaller diameter, in which the flange disc (14) and spool body (10) have ring surfaces (18, 20) on their facing surfaces, locking projections (20, 22) extend from the ring surface of one or both part(s) in the direction of the other ring surface, detent recesses (24, 26) to receive the locking projections are provided in the ring surface of one or both part(s), the locking projections and detent recesses can be locked in the manner of a bayonet catch by mutually rotating the spool body and the flange disc, and aligned with the detent recesses are spring-loaded tongues (38) which engage behind the locking projections in the connected position of the parts, and prevent the parts from untwisting.

Abstract: Spool for receiving a wound skein product includes a rotationally symmetrical spool body, with two axial ends provided with flange discs (16, 18), the spool being divided into two parts (10, 12) by a substantially radial dividing surface, these parts having front surfaces (36, 38) running adjacent and parallel to the dividing surface (14), the front surfaces having locking projections (48, 50) on at least one surface and, on the other surface at least, detent recesses (40, 42) which interact with the locking projections of the other spool part (10, 12), respectively, interlocking therewith in the form of a bayonet catch by mutual rotation of spool parts (10, 12), and the front surfaces (36, 38) are contrived such that the dividing line appearing around the spool circumference is wave-shaped.

Abstract: A miniature cord reel device comprising latch mechanism, where the latch mechanism is realized with a top flange, a bottom flange, attached on both ends of a core, a rotating sleeve, two projections on both sides of the cutout on the sleeve, a groove with groove notches on the top flange and the bottom flange.

Abstract: To secure the end part of a metallic filament taken up onto a reel, the take-up reel for metallic filament has a recessed portion (3) provided in the inside surface of a flange (2), the recessed portion (3) extending in the radial direction to the flange outer edge (2a); and a connecting portion (4) that straddles the recessed portion (3). A tabular end retaining member (5) having elasticity is fitted into the recessed portion 3. The base end portion (5b) of the end retaining member (5) is passed under the connecting portion (4) and butted up against the end surface (3a) of the recessed portion (3) on the winding drum side, and a space (A) is provided between the tip end portion (5a) of the end retaining member (5) and the flange outer edge (2a) to allow the end part of the metallic filament (W) to be caught therein. The end retaining member (5) is anchored to the connecting portion (4) through spot welding, using a welding portion (6) set in the vicinity of the base end portion.

Abstract: A modular dunnage system for the transportation, storage and dispensation of electrical wire and cable. Embodiments of modular cable dunnage system generally comprise at least two flange portions and at least two hub portions. In some embodiments, the system has two reel-hub halves that each comprise a flange portion and a hub portion. In other embodiments, the system has two flange portions and two or more hub portions that interlock and connect with the flange portions.

Abstract: A cabling spool and a method for using a cabling spool (1, 2) with integrated spool lids (1). The cabling spool (1, 2) form the inner half of a hollow torus in which the cable may be spooled. The centre of the torus, i.e. the cylindrical core of the spool, comprises two axles. The cabling spool further comprises a external cabling lock (14) attached to the side edge of the cabling spool. The spool lid (1) is a hollow torus arranged on the outside of the ideal torus of the spool (1, 2), with slots (2, 6) in the surface of the torus to allow access to the spool and to open for movement of the spool around the spool grips spolefestene (3, 7) to provide an opening and locking function of the lid.

Abstract: A drum assembly for accommodating a well access line. The drum of the assembly may include a core coupled to flanges at either side thereof. The core may be configured to accommodate the well access line thereabout. Additionally, the core may be configured with an inner portion for coupling to the flanges at an arcuate junction therebetween as well as a collar about the inner portion for directly accommodating the well access line in a stable manner.

Abstract: A compact fiber packaging system for fiber lasers is provided that comprises a series of spools nested inside one another for efficient volume utilization. The spools comprise an inner spool nested inside at least one outer spool to form a module. Generally, the fiber lasers are wrapped around the inner spool, and then around successive outer spools as required to form the module. Furthermore, the modules may be stacked to form a fiber assembly. The compact fiber packaging system further comprises devices and methods for minimizing thermal gradients between fibers and for removing Waste heat from the system. Additionally, the available volume is further utilized by disposing equipment and materials for operation of the fibers inside a hollow center defined by the inner spool, between the nested spools, and adjacent the nested spools.

Abstract: An applicator stores a boxer's hand wrap substantially without folds, creases, or wrinkles, all of which are especially severe if the hand wrap is relatively stiff with dried perspiration. By storing the hand wrap in a smooth, rolled configuration, it can be readily reapplied in a similarly smooth, non-wrinkled manner, as is optimal for boxing purposes. The applicator has a spool and outwardly extending spindles. The spool is non-rotatable relative to the spindle, permitting the wrap to be appropriately tensioned while it is being applied to the boxer's hand. The applicator has deodorant which permeates the wrap when it is stored on a receiving surface of the spool.

Abstract: A trapezoidal bobbin for providing a foundation for a coil of optical fiber comprises an elongated hub, an upper flange and a lower flange. The elongated hub includes a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end and an exterior surface. The hub is symmetrically disposed about the longitudinal axis. The upper flange is disposed at the first end of the hub, and includes an exterior surface that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and faces away from the hub. The upper flange is further includes an interior surface that forms an angle of substantially 60 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis. The lower flange is disposed at the second end of the hub, and includes an exterior surface that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and facing away from the hub, and an interior surface forming an angle of substantially 60 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An applicator stores a boxer's hand wrap substantially without folds, creases, or wrinkles, all of which are especially severe if the hand wrap is relatively stiff with dried perspiration. By storing the hand wrap in a smooth, rolled configuration, it can be readily reapplied in a similarly smooth, non-wrinkled manner, as is optimal for boxing purposes. The applicator has a spool and outwardly extending spindles. The spool is non-rotatable relative to the spindle, permitting the wrap to be appropriately tensioned while it is being applied to the boxer's hand. The applicator has deodorant which permeates the wrap when it is stored on a receiving surface of the spool.