Abstract: There is disclosed a fixed spool fishing reel having a spool holder and a winding mechanism including a rotary bail arm, and a spool having a spool portion on which the line is wound with a skirt portion of larger diameter than the spool portion, the spool portion having, or the skirt portion having on its rim adjacent the spool portion, a pommel over which a loop of line from the spool can be trained to be retained thereon, when it is pulled axially at the end of a cast, to check the cast but to be automatically released therefrom as a result of a pull on the line rotating the spool and/or the bail arm to alter the angular deviation of the line around the pommel.

Abstract: The invention provides a reeling device for a hoisting system, including a flexible member having a lower end and an upper end, a rotatable drum on which the flexible member is windable, disk means rotatably mounted on said drum, to which disk means the upper end of the flexible member is anchored, and a stop mechanism activated by the disk means once the flexible member has completely unreeled from the drum.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for terminating dynamoelectric machine component wire coil leads in situ in automated wire coil winding machines are provided. A shape-forming wire-termination fixture is disposed about the front face of the dynamoelectric machine component. After the wire coils have been wound, a movable wire gripper is used to grasp and manipulate the starting and ending wire leads of the wound coils one at a time. The wire leads are terminated by deforming them around the wire-termination fixture to form freestanding geometrical patterns in them. Machine component-holding pick and place devices may be used to remove components with terminated wire leads from the winding machine for further processing.

Abstract: A hoisting apparatus with a horizontal stabilizing means for a load holder is provided. This apparatus comprises a base secured to a ceiling, a load holder, to which a load is detachably attached, a pair of cables extending between the base and the load holder, and a drive means mounted on the base, which is operative to take in or let out the cables from the base. The horizontal stabilizing means includes a shaft horizontally supported in the load holder to be freely rotatable, around which the cables are wound in opposite winding directions to each other. The horizontal stabilizing means is operative to correct an inclination of the load holder in a horizontal position by unwinding a required length of one of the cables from the shaft and at the same time winding the same length of the other one around the shaft.

Abstract: Winding machine and method for shielding the winding machine relative to debris during a winding operation are provided. The method allows providing at least one winding assembly. The method further allows feeding a respective strand of wire to the winding assembly, wherein the strand of wire is fed into the assembly through the bottom thereof. A shield is provided for the winding assembly. The shield is configured to include a window at the bottom thereof for allowing passage of the strand of wire. The shield further includes lateral and top sections configured to partially enclose the assembly, wherein the lateral section extends sufficiently beneath the assembly so that any debris therein egresses from the assembly through the window and is prevented from being propelled into any adjacent assemblies, thus reducing the occurrence of debris-induced faults.

Abstract: A winch handle for a winch has an extendable arm with an extended position and a retracted position. The retracted position of said extendable arm being equal to or within the diameter of the winch. In its retracted position, the extendable arm is shaped in a fashion that does not interfere with the operation of the winch while the handle is not needed. The extended position of the extendable arm is longer than the diameter of the standard winch and is useful for turning the winch. The winch handle may also have a grip.

Abstract: This invention relates to rolling and in particular to the process of rod coil forming, for instance, of steel and nonferrous metals, and to a set of equipment for its realization. The method of rod coil forming includes continuous rod feeding through a wire-rod guide, forming of waps with a variable diameter by means of speed variation of wire-rod guide rotation and stacking of waps by horizontal layers throughout the height of a coil. The difference of the applied method is in the fact that the rod is fed at a speed of 35-300 m/s. Forming of waps with a variable diameter is realized under the influence of dynamic forces by means of rod declination at the wire-rod guide outlet at an angle of 15-80° with the axis of rotation and its following feeding in a curved concave path with rotation at an angle of 80-90° with the axis of wire-rod guide rotation, in this case speed of wire-rod guide rotation is varied with respect to the following ratio: ? ? ? ? ? 0.

Abstract: A level wind mechanism includes a spiral shaft, a fishing line guide portion, and a guide member. The spiral shaft extends parallel to a rotational axis of a spool. The fishing line guide portion includes a main member, an engagement member that is provided on the main member and engages with the spiral shaft, and a tubular member that includes a line guide hole. The line guide hole tapers toward the side from which fishing line is paid out.

Abstract: A quick-action tensioning device (1) for cable control switches comprises a holding element (2), to which a cable (3) can be fastened in a clamping manner, and a housing (8), which is connected with the holding element (2). According to the invention, devices (9, 10) for a precise adjusting are provided between the housing (8) and the holding element (2). In particular, a nut (10) can be used for the precise adjusting, so that the cable tension can be continuously adjusted, in which case a rough adjustment as well as a precision adjustment can be carried out.

Abstract: The invention involves a holding mechanism located between and pivoting at two points, the first point at the rotor, and the second point at a location found on the primary bracket. In addition, the invention allows for the holding mechanism and the trip mechanism to be efficiently positioned on the primary bracket side of the rotor such that there are only a limited number of components remaining on the other side of the rotor, thus allowing for the rotor to be designed into a more complex shape, with a lighter weight and with a better balancing. The seizing or binding force during release of the bail wire mechanism is also reduced, since the bail wire, or other extended feature does not separate the holding and release mechanisms. In addition, the holding mechanism being pivotable between the two pivot points provides a smoother and more trip responsive fishing mechanism.

Abstract: A guide device for a wireline spooler having an axis. A carriage is spaced from the spooler with the carriage including an upstanding fairlead to receive a wireline. A first mechanism reciprocates the carriage laterally parallel to the spooler axis. A second mechanism raises and lowers the carriage in a direction vertical to the first mechanism. The first and second mechanisms operate independently of each other and operate independently of a drive mechanism for winding the wireline.

Abstract: A fixture for suspending banners, signs and the like on the sides of multistory buildings, includes a U-shaped bracket adapted to engage the sides and end of a vertical parapet or a horizontal overhang. The fixture supports a powered winch over which cables connected to the banner or the like are arranged so as to allow the raising and lowering of the banner by powering the winch. Clamps on the U-shaped brackets securely retain the fixture in position on the building.

Abstract: The device enables a switch from the pulley blocks being rigged with one strand to the pulley blocks being rigged with two strands and vice versa. The jib tip has a pulley moveable along its axle between a central position, when the blocks are rigged with one strand, and a lateral position, when the blocks are rigged with two strands. The lifting block, with housing of symmetric shape, comprises a pulley and retractable guide means for the lifting cable. When the blocks are rigged for two strands, the end of the cable is connected to a point of attachment situated on the jib tip, on the opposite side to the lateral position of the pulley. When the blocks are rigged with one strand, the end of the cable is connected to a point of attachment situated on the pulley block. This device for changing the rigging of the blocks applies mainly to luffing cranes.

Abstract: A hand winch having a removable sway handle includes a main body having a winding drum and a plurality of ratchet teeth thereon for winding a cable, a subordinate hook secured to one end of the main body, a main hook suspended from the distal portion of the cable which is fastened to the other end of the main body, a sway handle a tongs shaped front portion composed of a pair of symmetrical prongs each of which has a concave respectively engaged with the main axis and rotatably fixed by a pair of movable plates in cooperation with a pair of elastic members each of which has a cap protruded to outside of the prongs and engaged with a circular through hole of the movable plates, a check pawl engaged within the ratchet teeth and rotatably operated by a lever in the tongs shaped front portion. Thereby, press inward of the caps to set the movable plate free to rotate in order to permit the sway handle readily removed from the main body.

Abstract: A braking apparatus for a fishing reel. The braking apparatus includes a braking assembly. A contacting structure surrounds the braking assembly. A plurality of braking elements are slidably located within the braking assembly. The braking elements slidably move from a retracted position to an extended position. In the extended position, the braking elements make braking contact with the contacting structure. Each braking element has a protuberance that extends into an indentation on a selector. The selector is adapted to restrict selected braking elements from contacting the contacting structure. By rotating the selector, protuberances on selected braking elements are radially aligned with an outer wall segment of an indentation that is a desired distance from the selector axis and brake assembly axis. Therefore, selected braking elements are restricted from full radial movement, thereby controlling braking by selectively permitting greater or fewer braking elements from contacting the contacting structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for wire winding and fabrication for dynamo-electric machine components such as ferromagnetic armature or stator cores for motors or the like. Wire may be wound onto individual portions of dynamo-electric machine components, which may then be assembled to form complete components. Wire may be wound by steering a rotating flyer or the like in a trajectory that closely follows the surface of the core onto which the wire is being wound. Wire may also be wound by rotating the portions during winding. The same holding members that are used to hold the portions during winding may be used to hold the portions during assembly of the portions into machine components.

Abstract: A chain link fence tightening assembly for stretching a chain link fence adjacent to and beyond a first vertical post and toward a second vertical post such that the chain link fence may be attached to the first vertical post in a taut manner includes an elongated rod that is selectively coupled to a plurality of links of the chain link fence. A gripping member removably grips the second vertical post. A first cable and a second cable each have a first end and a second end. The first end of the first cable is attached to the rod and the first end of the second cable is attached to the gripping member. A winding assembly is attached to each of the first and second cables and is adapted for pulling the rod and the gripping member toward each other such that the chain link fence is pulled taut.

Abstract: A spinning reel having a line roller mechanism provided between a bail arm lever and a line slider connected thereto. The line roller mechanism includes a generally cylindrical fishing line guide surface portion along which the fishing line is guided, a first annular guide section positioned in association with the bail arm lever and near the fishing line guide surface, and a second annular guide section positioned in association with the line slider and near the fishing line guide surface. A fishing line nipping surfaces are defined at confronting ends of the first and second annular guide sections. The second annular guide section is slidably movable in the axial direction relative to the first annular guide section. A coil spring is provided for biasing the second annular guide section toward the first annular guide section.

Abstract: A belt and pulleys are used as a power transmitting unit in a fishing reel for avoiding uncomfortable vibration or noises while fishing. A spool motor is supported in a motor receiving case provided at front and lower parts between both side frames, and a toothed pulley 21 is urged in the other side of a rotating shaft and is made detent. Another toothed pulley is fitted in a detent portion of a spool shaft by an E-ring, and a toothed belt is expanded between the toothed pulley and the other toothed pulley.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a tensing element connected at one end thereof to a supporting structure and at another end thereof to a cover, wherein movement of the cover imparts a force on the tensing element, an actuator adapted to move the tensing element, and a sensing device adapted to sense an equilibrium force position of the tensing element, wherein if the force changes the equilibrium force position the sensing device instructs the actuator to change a tension imparted by the tensing element on the cover.