Abstract: A grommet 1, which is configured to be attached to a hole 10a in a panel 10, includes a cylindrical body 2 having along its entire periphery a locking recess 3 that is locked into the hole 10a. Also, on an outer surface of the body 2, there is provided two first ribs 8 spaced from each other and extending from one end of the body 2 to the other end of the body 2, and two second ribs 7. These first ribs 8 are provided on one side with reference to a virtual plane that includes a central axis P and an alternate long and two short dashes line Q. The second ribs 7 are provided on the other side with reference to the virtual plane. Also, a width of the first rib 8 is larger than that of the second rib 7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a small lightweight hand held cable reel comprising a spool configured to rotate around a central ergonomic handle, wherein the spool comprises of two winder knobs for rotating the spool around the central ergonomic handle; smaller, larger locator holes and larger elongated slotted holes on the outer spool face for attaching a cable. The hand held cable reel further comprises elongated slotted holes on inner spool face for attaching to a webbing strap of clothing or equipment.

Abstract: A hollow cylindrical core member (17) suitable for supporting a roll (11) of absorbent sheet material. The core member (17) includes a central axis (22), an outer cylindrical surface (20), and an inner cylindrical surface (23). The inner cylindrical surface (23) includes engagement means suitable for rotationally locking said core member (17). The engagement means include at least one elongated recess (19) and/or projection (29) extending helically along said inner cylindrical surface (23), or at least one elongated projection (29) extending in a direction of said central axis (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizing center core for stabilizing a coil of duct or cable. The stabilizing center core comprises a center tube having a first and a second end. A first plate element is arranged at the first end of the center tube, and a second plate element is arranged at the second end of the center tube. The center core further comprises at least three third plate elements extending between the first plate element and the second plate element and arranged at angular distances around a circumference of the center tube, whereby a duct or cable that is wound around the stabilizing center core is supported by the third plate elements.

Abstract: A spool is provided for winding a coil of material. The spool includes a first flange and a second flange. A hub extends between the first flange and the second flange to define a channel around the hub upon which the coil may reside. A support structure is found along an inside of the hub and a first handle and a second handle are rotatably mounted to the support structure and each are independently rotatable relative to the other.

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: The present invention relates generally to rope drives working with high-strength fiber ropes such as crane hoists, boom adjustment gear, trolley traveling gear. etc. The invention in this respect in particular applies to hoist drums for the rope hoist winch of such a fiber rope drive having a drum jacket body which is provided with grooving at the peripheral side and having two guard plates adjacent to the drum jacket body at the end sides. The invention further relates to a rope pulley for such a fiber rope drive having a rotatably supported pulley body whose jacket surface has at least one rope groove. In accordance with the invention, the rope grooves have a flat-pressed, round groove contour which differs from the circular and which has a larger radius of curvature in the region of the groove base than in the region of the groove flanks adjacent thereto.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described herein for using reel assemblies including customizable and interchangeable drums. According to embodiments described herein, a reel assembly includes a first flange having a bolt pattern and a second flange having the bolt pattern. The reel assembly also includes a core drum having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends of the reel assembly also have the bolt pattern. The first end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the first flange via the bolt pattern, and the second end of the reel assembly is detachably coupled to the second flange via the bolt pattern.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes: a recording unit that performs recording on a recording medium wound on a roll, the roll including a first flange that is attached to one end and has a shaft hole and a first receiving portion, and a second flange that is attached to the other end and has a shaft hole; a first holder movable along a rotation axis of the roll, the first holder including a first shaft insertable into the shaft hole in the first flange, and a first flange-support surface that is in contact with an outer periphery of the first flange to support the first flange when the first shaft is not fitted in the shaft hole in the first flange and that has a first engaging portion; a second holder including a second shaft insertable into the shaft hole in the second flange.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing, transporting and dispensing conveyor belts is described. The apparatus, in the form of a crate, has top and bottom conventional pallets, allowing for easy handling and strength for additional stacked crates. The center of the crate holds a hub assembly that moves rotationally, and allows smooth transition from consecutive layers of the conveyor belt wrapped thereon. During shipment, the roll of conveyor belt lies on its side. In one embodiment, a center pipe axle of the spool passes through holes in the top and bottom pallets. Alternatively, the center pipe axle passes through channels created between planks of the top and bottom pallets. These configurations secure the roll in the crate, and allow it to turn freely when loaded or unloaded.

Abstract: A coil tubing system including a reel having a core rotatable about a horizontal axis, the core having a surface defining an interior cavity about the horizontal axis and a tubing having an inlet end positioned proximate the horizontal axis. A bend is formed in the tubing between the inlet end and a core point of the tubing positioned proximate the core surface, the permanent bend positioned substantially within the interior cavity.

Abstract: A reel is provided with a tubular hub, a first flange, a second flange, and positioning portions. A projection portion that projects in a radial direction is formed at an inner periphery face of the hub. The first flange includes a first extension portion which is extended in the axial direction of the hub from a first flange portion and is joined to the projection portion. The second flange includes a second extension portion which is extended in the axial direction of the hub from a second flange portion and is joined to the projection portion. The positioning portions regulate, in the radial direction, positions of distal end portions of the first extension portion and the second extension portion relative to the hub. Gaps are formed between the inner periphery face of the hub and outer periphery faces of the first extension portion and the second extension portion.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes: a recording unit that performs recording on a recording medium wound on a roll, the roll including a first flange that is attached to one end and has a shaft hole and a first receiving portion, and a second flange that is attached to the other end and has a shaft hole; a first holder movable along a rotation axis of the roll, the first holder including a first shaft insertable into the shaft hole in the first flange, and a first flange-support surface that is in contact with an outer periphery of the first flange to support the first flange when the first shaft is not fitted in the shaft hole in the first flange and that has a first engaging portion; a second holder including a second shaft insertable into the shaft hole in the second flange.

Abstract: A reel for the management, transport, and storage of flexible materials such as electrical cords, air hoses, and the like, comprises a hollow cylindrical central hub with a pair of disk-like side plates radially attached to the outer ends of the hub, a slidable hand grip mounted on said reel and a rotatable winding knob for controllable rotation of the reel by an operator. The cord take-up portion of the hub has a provisional retainer shaped to receive a loop formed, preferably, in the middle of the cord's length. Once the loop is hooked over the provisional retainer, an operator reels in both halves of the cord simultaneously by turning with the winding knob. Conversely, holding the reel by the slidable hand grip with one hand and pulling outward on both ends of the cord simultaneously with the free hand, unreels the cord as needed. Once the cord is fully unwound from the hub, the provisional retainer allows it to falls free of the reel for unfettered use.

Abstract: A bobbin for layer winding of superconducting wire and a layer winding method using the same are provided. The bobbin for layer winding of superconducting wire includes a cylindrical bobbin body on which the superconducting wire is wound, and a plurality of spacers having a fan-shaped periphery to guide the superconducting wire, wherein a plurality of layers are formed on the cylindrical bobbin body by the spacers.

Abstract: A spool assembly has a central cylindrical barrel or tube portion formed from a substantially rectangular planar material, such as thin-gauge sheet aluminum or tin-plated steel, with beveled corners. The formation of the barrel from the substantially rectangular planar material results in a seam with shallow V-notches of the seams at the opposite ends of the barrel. A circular flange sub assembly is attached to each end of the barrel and extends radially outwardly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the barrel. Each flange sub assembly comprises an outer flange and an inner flange core joined by an annular ring or curl that defines a circular hub recess or cavity for receiving the respective end of the barrel. A portion of the seam at the end of the barrel is secured within the circular hub recess or cavity; whereby the flanges are keyed onto the ends of the barrel, thereby preventing circumferential slippage of the flanges on the barrel.

Abstract: A reel structure for a marine fabric tape includes a reel device pivoted to an engaging seat. When a handle of a windlass is turned, a flat rod will be driven to rotate a gear shaft which then drives a gear disc to rotate. Because a head portion is positioned in an axle shaft, a fabric tape is rolled up along with the axle shaft to form a circular shape, providing an even applied force for rolling up the fabric tape.

Abstract: A core adapter is provided for adapting a larger diameter core to be mounted on a winding machine designed for a smaller diameter core. The core adapter includes a cylindrical body having a wall, a central bore, an outer surface, and a discontinuity in the form of a slit extending axially along and completely through the wall. The core adapter can be inserted in an end of a core and progressively secured by expanding the body, facilitated by a widening of the slit, until the body wedges against the inside surface of the core. Adhesive can be applied to the adapter or the core or both to secure the core adapter in place. The body can be expanded with screws progressively threaded through the core and into the body of the core adapter, or vice versa. Alternatively, the body can be expanded by urging a wedge into the slit to widen the slit and consequently expand the body of the core adapter radially.

Abstract: A spool assembly includes a drum having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end. The drum includes an inner surface that defines a bore that extends through the first and second axial ends. A drum support is disposed in the bore of the drum. The drum support includes a first end and an oppositely disposed second end. The drum support has an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the drum support and the inner surface of the drum define a plurality of channels. A first flange is engaged to the first end of the drum support. A second flange is engaged to the second end of the drum support.

Abstract: A method and device for handling and deploying a sheet of material are provided. In a first version, a rigid rod is positioned within a flexible cylindrical core and the sheet is wrapped around the core. The rod is then removed from the core and the core and sheet may be folded and reshaped for storage or shipment. The core and sheet may then be unfolded and the sheet may be unwrapped from the core. The rigid rod may be positioned within the core after the core is unfolded and to enable easier removal of the sheet from the core. A dispenser may be provided that attaches to the core and/or the rod and enables an operator to unwrap the sheet from the core. The core may be sufficiently rigid to allow the dispenser to be coupled with the core and without positioning of a rigid rod within the core.

Abstract: A come-along for pulling loads includes a rope winding mechanism that enables the rope to be wound and fed out smoothly. The rope winding mechanism includes a positioning hole that reduces the angle between the secured end of the rope and an axial tube about which the rope is wound. The come-along also includes a rope securing mechanism. The secured end of the rope has a seal head that fits through an installation hole and rests against the positioning hole. A helical slot around the axial tube enables the rope to wind evenly.

Abstract: A wire dispensing device for containing a roll of wire having a free end. The device includes a plurality of enclosure walls connected to each other and forming an enclosure, where at least one of the walls is operable between an open position, thereby providing access to an internal area of the enclosure, and a closed position, thereby substantially enclosing the roll of wire positioned therein. At least one dispensing orifice extends through at least one surface of the enclosure and permits passage of the free end of the wire therethrough for use in dispensing the wire from the device. A method of dispensing wire from a roll of wire, and a method of manufacturing a dispensing device are also provided.

Abstract: A roll medium support device includes a shaft member including an insertion part having a rectangular shape in cross section and configured to be inserted through a center hole of a roll medium, a support member having a rectangular first insertion hole through which the insertion part is inserted so that the support member supports the roll medium from a width direction, a rotating member rotatably provided to the support member and having a rectangular second insertion hole through which the insertion part is inserted, a pair of interlocking members extending along long sides of the second insertion hole in the rotating member, and an urging member urging the interlocking members towards each other. A distance between the interlocking members is shorter than a distance between short-side surfaces of the insertion part and longer than a distance between long-side surfaces of the insertion part.

Abstract: A tippet spool is self-orientating when displayed on pegs at retail. The tippet spool also has structures adapted to interlock adjacent tippet spools in a stack with one spool rotatable with respect to its neighbors. The tippet spool is self orientating because of an asymmetrical central opening with the center of mass of the tippet spool opposite the portion of the central opening furthest from the center of the spool.

Abstract: An invention is provided which employs a self-adjusting core section having an outer diameter which essentially matches that, or is larger than that, of the inner diameter of a wire coil, where the self-adjusting core has a vertical slit along the its length to allow the diameter of the core to be adjustable. Bridging the vertical slit are straps secured to the core to determine the core's maximum diameter, and allow the core diameter to be reduced through flexing.

Abstract: A film packaging applicator adjustable includes a first tube and a second tube that join with each other. A guidance groove is formed axially on the first tube. Further, at least one side of the guidance groove, several equidistant hemispheric orientation slots that are formed in a radial direction are formed. A neck is formed at the orientation slot near the guidance groove. The second tube opposite to the guidance groove of first tube is formed with a hemispheric positioning block slipping from the guidance groove and then wedging into one orientation slot of the first tube. Thus, the applicator may be adjusted for a required length following the width of a film reel.

Abstract: A winding device for the connecting cables of electric and/or electronic equipment and/or instruments comprising a frame which mainly extends according to a longitudinal axis of symmetry and in which there is a pair of first housings positioned opposite one another, which hold the cable, and second housings which hold the jacks connected to the ends of the cable.

Abstract: A tippet spool is self-orientating when displayed on pegs at retail. The tippet spool also has structures adapted to interlock adjacent tippet spools in a stack with one spool rotatable with respect to its neighbors. The tippet spool is self orientating because of an asymmetrical central opening with the center of mass of the tippet spool opposite the portion of the central opening furthest from the center of the spool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a mechanical component comprising at least one insert made of metal matrix composite, within which matrix ceramic fibers extend, the composite insert being obtained from a plurality of coated filaments each comprising a ceramic fiber coated with a metal sheath, the method involving manufacturing at least one insert with a step of winding a bonded lap or bundle of coated filaments about a component of revolution. According to the invention, at least some of the winding is done in a rectilinear direction. The invention also relates to a mechanical component thus obtained and to a winding device designed for implementing the method of manufacture according to the invention.

Abstract: A reel includes: a circular cylinder-shaped hub that includes an inner peripheral surface on which a protruding portion that protrudes in a radial direction is formed and an outer peripheral surface around which recording tape is wound; a first flange that is disposed on one end portion of the hub and includes a first extension portion that is welded to the protruding portion; and a second flange that is disposed on the other end portion of the hub and includes a second extension portion that is welded to the protruding portion. The rigidity of the hub can be improved, and the welding strength of the flanges with respect to the hub can also be improved.

Abstract: A spool (20) made of thick metal sheet for a fine metal wire comprises a core (22), and two flanges (24), coupled to the core (12). The core (22) comprises two concentric drums, an inner drum (26) with inner diameter d, and an outer drum (28) with outer diameter D. The spool changes the load distribution of side pressure on the flanges and further improves the structural rigidity of the spool to against deformation.

Abstract: A spool packaging is provided, including a plurality of disks, each having an axial hole therethrough, and arranged in a stack, a plurality of strip supports disposed in the stack such that each pair of adjacent disks is separated by at least four strip supports. The at least four strip supports form a substantially quadrilateral arrangement, and the axial holes of the pair of adjacent disks are disposed at a center of the quadrilateral arrangement. Hardware and closures are disposed between the adjacent disks within the quadrilateral arrangement.

Abstract: A method of rebuilding used cores comprising the steps of; cutting a used core substantially down the center at a midway cut thereby creating a left core and a right core. Further installing an extension unit in between the left core and right core, thereby forming a lengthened rebuilt core. Further, cutting the damaged ends off the rebuilt core to a selected finished length. The rebuilt core includes a left core obtained from a donor core; a right core obtained from a donor core; an extension unit sandwiched between the left core and the right core for rigidly joining together the left and right cores by connecting to one end of each of the cores.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a coreless roll that comprises a first and/or second component with a roll mounting surface comprising a radius that is substantially equal to the inner radius of the roll such that the roll mounting surface supports the coreless roll when the roll mounting surface is disposed within the cavity; and a tapered guiding surface coupled to a distal end of the roll mounting surface that transitions from a radius less than the radius of the roll mounting surface to a radius substantially equal to the radius of the roll mounting surface such that the tapered roll guiding surface guides a free end of the coreless roll formed in the cavity against the inner circumference of the roll when the apparatus is inserted into the cavity.

Abstract: A drum for storing and dispensing a coiled material wound on the drum, in particular a line of clips, the drum comprising a drum body which has a hub and side walls respectively disposed at the axial end faces of the hub, the side walls extending beyond the outer circumferential surface of the hub in the radial direction, wherein the storage space defined by the inner facing surfaces of the side walls and the hub and extending circumferentially around the hub is used to accommodate the coiled material. The drum body has at least one dielectric region for accommodating at least one transponder on an area of the hub facing away from the storage space for the coiled material.

Abstract: A reel hub has a slot into which a leader block with a hook part holding a leader pin fixed to a beginning of a tape is inserted. The reel hub includes: a lever rotatably supported by the main body part and urged such that an end of the lever abuts the leader block inserted into the slot; and a lid rotatably supported by the main body part, urged in a direction to close the slot, restricted to rotate by other end of the lever when the leader block is not inserted, and forms a cylindrical surface together with the main body part when the lid covers the slot. When the leader block is inserted, the lever is pushed by the leader block to be rotated, the other end of the lever is separated from the lid, and the restriction of the rotation of the lid is canceled.

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 spooler for taking up a pouch package web output from a pouch package web source and a method for management of a pouch package web output from said source. In embodiments, the spooler comprises a support structure, a rotatable spindle secured with respect to the support structure, a drive apparatus in power-transmission relationship with the spindle for powering spindle rotation and control apparatus. A spool may be mounted on the spindle. Pouch package web output from the pouch package web source is wound onto the spool, providing a convenient and efficient means for managing the pouch package web.

Abstract: [Object] It is intended to provide a spool capable of winding and retaining a thread-like substance without causing a winding curling. [Solving Means] This spool 11 has a base plate 14, thread retaining members 15 and 16, and auxiliary plates 17 and 18. The base plate 14 is made from a resin, paper, or the like and in the form of an elongated rectangle. The base plate 14 is folded at a central portion 21. The thread retaining members 15 and 16 are provided on opposite ends of the base plate 14. The auxiliary plates 17 and 18 are fixed to the thread retaining members 15 and 16 to form flanges. Ends of the auxiliary plates 17 and 18 are fixed to the base plate 14.

Abstract: A tape dispenser having a frame and a pair of opposed, unequal diameter hub mounts for rotatably mounting an adhesive tape roll thereon. A hub is provided for supporting the roll of tape thereon and for engaging the hub mounts. The hub comprises a generally cylindrical body having open ends of equal diameter. The diameter of these ends is large enough to engage the larger diameter hub mount but is too large to engage the smaller diameter hub mount. A ring adaptor is provided for insertion into one of the ends to effectively reduce the internal diameter of that end. The hub can therefore be oriented so that the adhesive side of the tape supported thereon will be facing downwardly when dispensed. The adaptor is inserted into the appropriate end of the hub body so that the hub is configured to engage the two unequal diameter hub mounts.

Abstract: A reel that includes: an upper flange and a lower flange that retain width direction edge portions of a recording tape; a lower circular cylinder portion disposed extending upward from an upper surface of the lower flange on the same circumference as the axial center of the lower flange; a hub that is fitted over the outside of the lower circular cylinder portion and around which the recording tape is wound; a rotational detent member that regulates movement of the hub in the circumferential direction with respect to the lower flange; and an upper circular cylinder portion that extends downward from an undersurface of the upper flange and is welded to an end surface of the lower circular cylinder portion such that the hub is interposed and held between the upper flange and the lower flange. A recording tape cartridge that includes this reel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for storing gift wrapping articles comprising: a hollow cylindrical body having open end portions and defining an inner surface and an outer surface between the open end portions; a pair of annular flanges extending radially outward from the outer surface at the open end portions; and a centerpiece disposed circumferentially along the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical body. The centerpiece comprises a central recess, and a plurality of cut out channels extending radially from the central recess to the inner surface of the hollow cylindrical body to form a plurality of truncated pie-shaped sections. The hollow cylindrical body is capable of holding multiple layers of a first gift wrapping article (multiple layers of ribbon) on the outer surface between the annular flanges. The truncated pie-shaped sections are flexible enough for removably receiving a second gift wrapping article (a wrapping paper roll) through the central recess.

Abstract: An insert that inserts into a stretch wrap roll core having a first tubular body having a first and a second side, the first side having a first lip surrounding the first tubular body and a first curved handle within the inner side of the first side of the first tubular body, the second side of the first tubular body having a first attachment means for attaching to another tubular body, and a second tubular body having a first and a second side, the first side having a second lip surrounding the second tubular body and a second curved handle within the inner side of the first side of the second tubular body, the second side of the second tubular body having a second attachment means for attaching to the first tubular body's first attachment means.

Abstract: An inked ribbon core is formed with interference structure, providing an internal cylindrical contact surface, and a longitudinal rib, the interference structure and rib frictionally engaging corresponding spindle structures to secure the core on the spindle.

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: An apparatus for reducing and extending length of a linear member such as various electric wires, a string, a strap, or the like in both directions if necessary is disclosed. The apparatus has a simple structure, is easily manufactured, and selectively adjusts the length of a desired portion of the linear member.

Abstract: In a recording tape cartridge provided with a reel having a hub at which a recording tape is wound, a case that accommodates the reel such that the reel is rotatable, and an opening formed at the case from which a leader member attached to a distal end of the recording tape is pulled out, the hub is formed in a substantial barrel shape. Further, the hub of a take-up reel of a drive device into which the recording tape cartridge is loaded is formed in a substantial barrel shape.

Abstract: A tape dispenser having a frame and a pair of opposed, unequal diameter hub mounts for rotatably mounting an adhesive tape roll thereon. The tape roll includes a hub about which the tape is wound and has first and second open ends with unequal diameter openings. Each of the hub mounts is compatible in diameter with a respective one of the hub open ends requiring the tape roll to be correctly mounted on the hub mounts to insure the adhesive side of the tape be properly oriented.

Abstract: A cable lock alarm spool which attaches to a cable lock alarm to increase the cable storage capacity includes an ovular track, parallel containing walls connected to and surrounding said ovular track, distally positioned lock access channels through said track, and a cable access channel through said track. Cable lock alarm spool can also include a plurality of cable storage slots, located on the outer circumference of said parallel containing walls.

Abstract: There is provided a tape reel in which any of an upper flange and a lower flange is formed on both ends of a cylindrical hub having a magnetic tape wound therearound. A ring-shaped groove is formed on at least one of upper and lower ends of the outer circumference surface of the hub. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a tape edge of the magnetic tape from shifting onto any of the flanges and contain the tape edge of the magnetic tape in the groove when the magnetic tape is shifted onto the flanges.