WINDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
Provided is a winding apparatus. The winding apparatus, in one example, includes a bit member configured to engage a drilling apparatus. The bit member, in this example, has a length defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation. The winding apparatus, in this example, further includes a holding member coupleable to the bit member. For example, the holding member may be configured to extend along at least a portion of the length of the bit member, thereby creating a space between the bit member and the holding member to accept a windable material.
This application is directed, in general, to an apparatus and, more specifically, to an apparatus for winding a windable material.
BACKGROUNDCargo straps, rope, wire and other devices (e.g., collectively referred to as securing devices) are commonly used on trucks and/or trailers, especially flat bed trucks and/or trailers, to secure loads. Due to the large lengths of these securing devices, the task of winding and unwinding said securing devices can be tedious and burdensome. Accordingly, there is a need for a tool that is both lightweight and easy to use, that can quickly wind and unwind said securing devices.
SUMMARYOne aspect provides a winding apparatus. The winding apparatus, in one example, includes a bit member configured to engage a drilling apparatus. The bit member, in this example, has a length defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation. The winding apparatus, in this example, further includes a holding member coupleable to the bit member. For example, the holding member may be configured to extend along at least a portion of the length of the bit member, thereby creating a space between the bit member and the holding member to accept a windable material.
Another aspect provides an alternative winding apparatus. The alternative winding apparatus, in one example, includes a holding member configured to couple to a bit member having a length defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation, the holding member configured to extend along at least a portion of the length of the bit member thereby creating a space between the bit member and the holding member to accept a windable material.
Reference is now made to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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The winding apparatus 100 includes a bit member 110. The bit member 110, in this embodiment, has a length (l) defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation 120. The length (l) of the bit member 110 may vary greatly depending on a number of different factors. Nevertheless, in one embodiment, a length (l) of the bit member is less than about 8 inches, and more specifically around about 6 inches. Such smaller lengths allow for more control of the winding apparatus 100 during operation thereof. A first end 130 of the bit member 110 is configured to engage a drilling apparatus (not shown), whereas a second end 135 of the drilling apparatus may be configured to engage the windable material.
The bit member 110 may embody various different materials and configurations. For example, the bit member 110 may comprise metal, wood, plastic, among many others, while staying within the scope of the disclosure. Similarly, the bit member 110 may have various different cross-sections, as shown briefly in
The winding apparatus 100 further includes a holding member 150. The holding member 150, in one embodiment, is coupleable to the bit member 110. In another embodiment, the holding member 150 is coupled to the bit member 110, whether removably coupled, slidably coupled, rigidly coupled, etc. The holding member 150, in the embodiment of
The holding member 150, similar to the bit member 110, may embody a number of different materials and configurations and remain within the purview of this disclosure. The holding member 150, like the bit member 110, may comprise metal, wood, plastic, among many others, while staying within the scope of the disclosure. The holding member 150 of
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Those skilled in the art to which this application relates will appreciate that other and further additions, deletions, substitutions and modifications may be made to the described embodiments.
Claims
1. A winding apparatus, comprising:
- a bit member configured to engage a drilling apparatus, the bit member having a length defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation; and
- a holding member coupleable to the bit member, the holding member configured to extend along at least a portion of the length of the bit member thereby creating a space between the bit member and the holding member, the space configured to accept a windable material.
2. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member comprises a springable material.
3. The winding apparatus of claim 2 wherein a first end of the holding member is coupleable to the bit member and a second end of the holding member exerts a spring force toward the bit member.
4. The winding apparatus of claim 3 wherein the second end of the holding member exerts the spring force on the bit member.
5. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member comprises a rigid material.
6. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member includes a first end coupled to an engaging member and a second free end.
7. The winding apparatus of claim 6 wherein the engaging member is a clip or sleeve.
8. The winding apparatus of claim 6 further including a grasping member coupled to the engaging member, the grasping member configured to assist the removal of the windable material from the winding apparatus.
9. The winding apparatus of claim 8 wherein the grasping member is a ring.
10. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member is removably coupled to the bit member.
11. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member is slidably coupled to the bit member.
12. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein a cross-sectional shape of the bit member is that of a polygon.
13. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cross-sectional shape of the bit member is that of a triangle or rectangle.
14. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein an end of the bit member configured to engage the drilling apparatus is knurled.
15. The winding apparatus of claim 1 further including indicators located on said bit member illustrating a positioning of the holding member for different widths of windable material.
16. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the space is configured to accept a strap.
17. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the holding member extends substantially parallel to the bit member.
18. The winding apparatus of claim 1 wherein the bit member is a drill bit, and further wherein the holding member is configured to couple to the drill bit.
19. The winding apparatus of claim 1 further including a spool member removably coupleable to the bit member.
20. A winding apparatus, comprising:
- a holding member configured to couple to a bit member having a length defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation, the holding member configured to extend along at least a portion of the length of the bit member thereby creating a space between the bit member and the holding member, the space configured to accept a windable material.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 27, 2010
Publication Date: Oct 27, 2011
Inventor: Bart Arbuthnot (Dumas, TX)
Application Number: 12/768,460
International Classification: B65H 75/28 (20060101);