Abstract: A reversible toilet paper roll holder. The reversible toilet paper roll holder has a base with an arm extending through the base. The arm is rotatably secured to a locking notch that enables a user to lock the device in a pair of orientations. A horizontal support is connected to a distal end of the arm, and a pair of lateral supports are each connected to the horizontal support. In one embodiment, a pair of lateral supports can secure a toilet paper roll therebetween, while in other embodiments, the pair of lateral supports can secure a compressible rod therebetween. The compressible rod can be threaded through a central bore of a roll of toilet paper. The orientation of the arm can be rotated to reverse the direction at which toilet paper is dispensed by rotating the toilet paper roll without removing the toilet paper roll from the device.

Abstract: A toilet paper holder comprising a base, an extendable arm having a first end and a distal end with the first end rotatably coupled to the base, and a toilet roll mount connected to the distal end of the arm. The extendable arm having alternative variations, one variation having a plurality of interlocking arms and a second variation being an expandable telescopic arrangement having a plurality of segments.

Abstract: A support bar has a central region for a material web wound to a coreless roll and a first and a rotatable second bearing journal each projecting beyond the roll. The support bar includes a first and a second part. The first part extends throughout the roll. A first end of the first part forms the first bearing journal. A second part, formed as a rotary body that is rotatable relative to the first part has a second end that forms the second bearing journal. A second end of the first part is formed with an axial bore and a first end of the second part is latched in the axial bore within the roll.

Abstract: A grooved rotatably fastening structure includes, in top-to-bottom sequence, a head, a shaft connected to the head, and a fastening portion connected to the shaft. The fastening portion has a first groove and a second groove. The first groove is concavely disposed on a lateral surface of the fastening portion and extends upward from a bottom of the fastening portion. The second groove is concavely disposed on the lateral surface of the fastening portion and extends from the first groove transversely or obliquely. The first groove and the second groove are in communication. The rotatably fastening structure enables users to connect two objects together quickly without compromising the structural strength of the two objects and is applicable to thin objects.

Abstract: A manually actuated robotic tool changer comprises master and tool units, each adapted to be connected to a different one of a robotic arm and a robotic tool. The tool changer includes a plurality of rolling members retained in one of the units and a piston mounted in one of the units and moveable in an axial direction. The piston includes a multi-faceted cam surface including an initial contact surface, a locking surface, and a failsafe surface interposed between the initial contact surface and the locking surface. When the piston is in a locked position in the tool changer, the cam surface is operative to contact the rolling members in one of the units and to urge each rolling member against a surface of the other unit to couple the master and tool units together.

Abstract: A cantilever carousel system for efficiently storing multiple print cylinders while providing a common access point for loading and unloading the print cylinders. The cantilever carousel system generally includes an external frame structure defining an internal cavity and a shell connected to the external frame structure to surround the cavity, wherein the shell includes at least one access opening extending therethrough. An internal frame structure is positioned within the cavity and a vertically oriented carousel is supported by the internal frame structure. A drive assembly is mechanically connected to the carousel, wherein the drive assembly circulates the carousel and a plurality of cantilever mandrels are supported by the carousel and circulate with the carousel. A plurality of print cylinders are removably received by the plurality of cantilever mandrels through the access opening.

Abstract: A thread guide device for use with sewing and embroidering machines is adjustable to accommodate a variety of differently dimensioned thread spools or cones and is adapted for use with machines having a horizontally disposed thread spool support rod. The thread guide device includes a base having a support rod for supporting a spool or cone of thread on a rotor journalled for rotation on the support rod and dimensioned for insertion into the core of a spool or cone of thread. The rotor has a tapered end portion for accommodating spools or cones of different sizes. A wire loop thread guide secured to the base and mounted for selective lateral adjustment relative to the support rod has a first portion disposed within a slot of a slotted arm and a second portion provided with a coil wrapped around the slotted arm. A set screw secures a tapered retaining cap having a central axial aperture receiving the support rod to the support rod.

Abstract: A bidirectional trimmer head assembly and the method of configuring the trimmer head assembly. The trimmer head assembly has a housing that attaches to a string trimmer machine. A spool is provided inside the housing. The spool rotates about an axis of rotation. The spool can move longitudinally along the axis of rotation between a first position and a second position. A ratcheting mechanism is provided between the trimmer head housing and the spool. When the spool is in one position, the ratcheting mechanism enables the spool to continuously rotate about the axis of rotation in the direction of or in the direction opposite that in which the trimmer head assembly spins to allow the spool to be fed out or dispensed regardless of the direction of rotation of the trimmer housing. The ratchet mechanism in a second postion prevents the spool from rotating relative to the housing.

Abstract: The rope coiler includes a base having a vertical frame supporting a horizontal central shaft. The central shaft supports a fixed spool flange near one end and a detachable spool flange at the other end. A collapsible inner drum is disposed between the flanges to facilitate winding and removal of wound rope. A drive wheel is affixed to the central shaft adjacent the fixed spool flange. A belt is operatively mounted to the drive wheel, and a motor is attached to a pivotal frame. The pivotal frame includes a foot pedal, which increases tension in the belt to drive the drive wheel when actuated. A rope coiling guide may be attached to the frame to guide arrangement of the rope along the drum.

Abstract: A device for the quick removal of spent fishing line from a fishing reel comprised of a cylindrical housing for a rechargeable battery and a high-speed motor is directly coupled to a threaded shaft capable of holding an empty spool that is held in place by a conventional fastening means. In use, a loose end of the spent fishing line on the fishing reel is fastened to an empty spool, the reel and the spool aligned, and the device activated. The spent line is unwound from the rod reel making it ready for replacement in a conventional manner. The compacted spent line can be kept to be re-used later or discarded.

Abstract: A hand dispenser for stretch film. The stretch film from the hand dispenser is dispensed by using one hand from a person. The hand dispenser comprises a handle with prongs, a collar with a flange and a notched cylinder with flexible sections, and a foam sleeve for a cushion grip. The handle prongs are inserted into the extended core of the roll. The film is wound around one end of the extended core.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide for the securing of a tape roll on a cable wrapping machine. According to various embodiments, a taping head locking device for securing a tape roll to a taping head of the cable wrapping machine includes a locking device body with at least one aperture. The locking device body includes a surface implement on an inner surface for engaging a surface implement on an outer surface of the taping head. The aperture guides and secures a taping pad penetrating device through the locking device body and into an adjacent tape pad of the tape roll. The locking device body may include two segments pivotally connected at one end of each segment, with a locking mechanism at opposing ends of the segments, allowing for an open configuration to facilitate installation and a closed configuration to secure the taping head locking device on the taping head.

Abstract: A cart for supporting and transporting spools of wire in a stable manner comprises a base having a wire spool supporting frame and wheels thereon, the base having a first section and a second section with the first section being located forward of the second section when the base is in use; a plurality of wire spool supporting arms on the frame; and a second plurality of wire spool supporting arms mounted on the frame at a location that is between the first plurality of wire supporting arms and the base and which is located closer to the second section of the base than to the first section of the base.

Abstract: A spooling tool for paying out a fiber optic cable prewound on a spool region of a drop box or on an associated spool, when installing a cable at a user's premises. In one embodiment, the tool includes a base plate and a stud projecting from one side of the plate. An elongate arbor has one end secured to the stud in such a manner as to support the arbor perpendicular to the base plate. The arbor is dimensioned to pass through an axial passage in the box so that the box pivots on the arbor when the cable is unwound by an installer. A cap mechanism at the opposite end of the arbor retains the drop box on the arbor, and applies enough drag on the box to inhibit it from free wheeling on the arbor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser of rolls placed side by side, each held in rotation about a horizontal spindle (1), comprising a casing (10) surrounding the rolls, a cover (14) that complements the casing, at least one opening (2) in the lower part of the dispenser, and a sliding access panel (3) intended to partially close off the said opening so as to allow access to one of the rolls known as the roll in use, and at the same time, prevent access to the other roll known as the spare roll contained in the dispenser. According to the invention, the dispenser further comprises a mechanism intended to immobilize the access panel (3) under the spare roll and release it automatically and only when the roll in use is empty.

Abstract: A paper towel holder facilitates tearing of paper towels from a continuous roll of paper towels supported on the holder, and prevents excessive unraveling of the roll. A portable paper towel holder has a vertical pole and a base having an annular rim of uneven height. The uneven annular rim provides the combination of tall and short sections to balance between effectively holding the towel from excess unraveling, and facilitating ease of tearing of paper towel pieces from the roll. A releasable handle is provided at the distal end of the pole to securely retain the paper towel roll on the vertical pole. The handle is provided with recessed releasing buttons for releasing the handle from the pole. Another embodiment provides a paper towel holder that is structured for mounting to a vertical surface. A spring is provided to provide a bias in the axial direction of the roll.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bobbin fixing device capable of fixing a bobbin easily with a simple structure and also provides a bobbin removing device capable of removing a bobbin readily with a simple structure. Stoppers 35 project from the level of the outer surface of a rotating shaft 23. Sloping surface of each stopper 35 is pressed by a bobbin 10, so that the stopper is moved to an inner position P2. The bobbin 10 is attached so as to position on a positioning member 25. When the bobbin 10 is brought into contact with the positioning member 25, each support 34B upwardly moves together with a release button 32 biased by a spring 33, so that one end of each arm 34A on the associated support 34B moves upward and the other end thereof close to the associated stopper 35 moves downward. Thus, each stopper 35 outwardly moves and projects until a restricting face 35C of the stopper 35 is brought into contact with the bobbin 10.

Abstract: A base of a spool support system has a central extent with a first leg and a second leg. A cylindrical rod is secured to the second leg and has a free end facing toward the first leg. A spool retention component supported on the rod has an interior end adapted to contact the spool. A cylindrical aperture in the first leg is axially aligned with the rod and is adapted to receive and guide thread fed to a sewing machine from a spool. A guide rod fabricated of a relatively stiff material has a looped end and a short bent end. A short recess extends laterally into the base frictionally supporting the short bent end of the guide rod.

Abstract: A film supply apparatus supplying film in a foam-in-bag system having a film feeding device for feeding film from a film source to a location for bag formation, a bag forming apparatus, a foam material dispenser positioned for feeding foam material for reception in a bag of the bag forming apparatus, and a web tensioning system with a web tensioning driver in driving communication with the film source and which is in communication with a controller for monitoring the film feed and web tension states and directing adjustments in the web tension system. The web tensioning driver is arranged to move film backwards or in a direction opposite to a direction of film feed induced by the film feeding means and with the film source including a roll of film and the web tensioning system including a drive transmission in communication with the roll of film for rotational driving of the roll of film and also in communication with web tensioning driver.

Abstract: A strap reel support device for a strap reel stand includes a telescopic rod unit pivotally fitted on a transverse shaft secured on the upper center of a frame body. The telescopic rod unit is equidistantly secured thereon with three main rods radially extending outward and respectively fitted therein with a telescopic support rod. The three support rods of the telescopic rod unit are able to be adjusted to extend outward or contract inward to have their outer ends pushing and supporting the inner wall of different-sized packing strap reels. An inner disc and an outer disc are fitted on the shaft of the stand body for restricting and positioning the inner and the outer side of the packing strap.

Abstract: A rotating article dispenser is provided for receiving and dispensing articles, such as a paper towel roll. The dispenser includes a handle which may be easily attached and removed by use of a clamping head provided in the handle which clamps around a bulb protruding from a first end of a tube. Upon depression of a button attached to the clamping head, the head may be released from the bulb so that the handle may be removed from the first end of the dispenser tube.

Abstract: A material dispenser system for allowing convenient unloading, loading and dispensing of a spool of elongate material. The material dispenser system includes a plurality of prongs formed for rotatably receiving a spool of material, a main body receiving the prongs, and a handle attached to the main body. The prongs are comprised of a resilient material for allowing the distal portions thereof to be forcibly contracted thereby allowing the spool of material to be unloaded and a replacement spool to be loaded. The prongs each have a flanged portion that extends outwardly thereby retaining the spool positioned upon the prongs.

Abstract: A retail electrical wire reel caddy has a steel frame which may be rested upright, the upper portion of the caddy serving as a handle. The back has a slight angled configuration allowing easy grasp for lifting from prone to upright positions. The reel is of identical front and rear circular members, the outer member being turned to face the rear member so as to interlock “U”-shaped wire coil supports which are integral with supporting spokes extending between an outer rims and inner reel hubs. The caddy has a shaft extending forward from a mounting plate located on the back vertical portion of the frame, the frame having a forward extending base portion extending beneath the reel for stability.

Abstract: A portable printer is provided having a housing with a compartment for a roll of media and two spindle members coupled to roll positioning mechanism in the compartment. Each spindle member has tow sides with different diameter conical surfaces and is reversibly mountable in the printer to select such conical surface having a diameter for engaging the core diameter of a roll mounted between the spindle members. Each of the spindle members is reversible in the printer to enable presentation of two different diameter conical surfaces for engaging two different diameter roll cores in the printer. The conical surfaces can also reshape the ends of a crushed roll core from a oval to a circular cross-sectional shape when the spindle members are urged towards each other by the roll positioning mechanism into the ends of the roll core, thereby providing for proper rotational mounting of such roll in the printer.

Abstract: A reel for holding and dispensing wire that is used for tying reinforcing steel comprises a spool that rotates within a housing. The spool has a cover that covers one side of the housing and the wire that is contained on the spool. The cover is retained in place over the spool by a retaining member, which is positioned over the cover. The retaining member holds the cover in place relative to the spool by other than threaded means, so that the retaining member does not unscrew and separate from the spool or cover during use.

Abstract: A wire winding machine includes two mandrels for winding wire alternately thereon. A traverse positions wire axially along each mandrel, and moves in an arcuate path to position wire adjacent one or the other mandrel. A single transfer arm transfers wire from a wound to an unwound mandrel by extending a wire guide adjacent the wound mandrel, retracting the wire guide to engage the wire, rotating to position the wire adjacent the wound mandrel, and extending to guide the wire into a clamping and cutting mechanism. The mechanism clamps and cuts the wire in response to the mandrel end cap being placed into position. The wire winding machine includes a portable operator console, and a network interface. A wire tension control unit includes a radiated signal source and detector to detect movement of a moveable pulley assembly relative to a fixed pulley assembly to control the supply of wire.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser is disclosed which contains a spool that extends at a right angle from a mounting plate secured to a surface. The mounting plate may, optionally, be mounted to a wall surface or may be recessed. The spool receives a roll of toilet paper thereon, and has an end cap that is removably coupled to an end of the spool, after placement of the toilet paper roll on the spool to prevent the roll from coming off of the spool. The toilet paper dispenser includes a top cover positioned so as to conceal a top portion of the toilet paper roll when the mounting plate is mounted on a wall surface. When a drywall type surface is used, a butterfly type anchor permits attachment of the mounting plate to the drywall type surface.

Abstract: A device for aiding rewinding a fishing reel by an individual includes a suction cup base having a convex bottom and top portion having a central hub, a screw threadably connected to the hub at a first end and having a second end extending therefrom, and an elongated pole member threadably connected to the second end of the screw which extends outwardly from the hub and is of a diameter to be received through the hub of a spool of line. A spool retainer is provided which is frictionally slidably connected to the pole member to retain a spool of line between the hub and retainer.

Abstract: A device for unwinding, cleaning, storing, and rewinding flyline and backing is disclosed. The device includes a spool having side walls, a divider, vents, and an open side. The spool is fitted onto a spool holder to guide the spool while in use. A rotational force is applied to the spool to remove line or backing from a flyreel. A winder is provided for use with a flyreel in winding or rewinding flyline and backing onto the flyreel. The winder and the spool are preferably rotated via a cordless drill.

Abstract: A reel for holding and dispensing wire that is used for tying reinforcing steel comprises a spool that rotates within a housing. The spool has a cover that covers one side of the housing and the wire that is contained on the spool. The cover is retained in place over the spool by a retaining member, which is positioned over the cover. The retaining member holds the cover in place relative to the spool by other than threaded means, so that the retaining member does not unscrew and separate from the spool or cover during use.

Abstract: An improved toilet paper dispenser consists of a spool that extends at a right angle from a mounting plate secured to a surface. The spool receives the roll of toilet paper thereon, and has an end cap that is removably coupled to an end thereof, after placement of the toilet paper roll, to prevent the roll from coming off of the spool. The mounting plate may, optionally, be mounted to a wall surface or may be recessed. It is preferred that the mounting plate be secured to a drywall type of surface using a butterfly type of anchor, to provide greater strength and to reduce the risk of damage to the wall. It is preferred that the improved toilet paper dispenser include a top cover, positioned so as to conceal a top portion of the toilet paper roll.

Abstract: A material dispensing system for allowing convenient replacement of a spool of elongate material. The material dispensing system includes a tubular main body formed for receiving a spool of material, a handle attached to the tubular main body, and a set of retaining prongs positioned within the main body for selectively retaining the spool of material upon the main body. The retaining prongs are comprised of a resilient material for allowing the distal portions thereof to be forcibly contracted thereby allowing the spool of material to be unloaded and a replacement spool to be loaded. The retaining prongs have a flanged portion that extend outwardly and have a total width greater than an inner diameter of the spool of material.

Abstract: A spool winder includes a holder for a filament bulk roll, a cantilever member to receive a weed trimmer filament spool, and a crank handle device rotating on the member while holding and interlocking into openings in the trimmer spool.

Abstract: The invention is a portable and detachable wire and cable despooler firmly attaching to dimensional lumber at a construction site, the despooler accepting pre-wound spools of cable, flexible hose or wire, or accepting unspooled rolls of wire, flexible hose and cable on spools which are part of the invention. The despooler securely clamps onto the dimensional lumber and one or more spools are attached to T-shaped extending arms, the multiple spools of wire and cable attaching to the extending arms secured by a pin placed through the end of the extending arms, allowing for the unrolling or despooling of the wire, flexible hose or cable without twisting or tangle. The despooler also allows for multiple spools of material to be dispensed independent of each other, such independence often necessary when pulling wire in new or existing construction.

Abstract: In a bobbin fixing device, a collet type chuck having claw members is mounted to the upper portion of a rotary hollow shaft and a bobbin slip-off preventing member 27 which comprises a substantially U-shaped claw expansion portion having arcuate projection portions for expanding the interval between the above claw members is inserted between the claw members of the above collet type chuck to secure a bobbin to the rotary shaft without fail at the time of winding off a wire material and facilitate the exchange of the bobbin. The claw expansion portion of the bobbin slip-off preventing member is fitted in guide grooves formed in the claw members to expand the interval between the claw members so as to press the upper end portions of the bobbin and rotatably hold the bobbin when the bobbin is to be mounted and holding force is not applied to the bobbin by taking out the bobbin slip-off preventing member when the bobbin is to be exchanged.

Abstract: A knockdown dispenser including a plurality of frame sections removably secured to one another with fasteners. The frame sections form a frame, and a reel and wheels are attached to the frame.

Abstract: A spool holder structure used in, for instance, a bonding apparatus and equipped with a spool holder that holds a spool around which a wire is wound, a holder shaft which is fastened to the inner circumference of the spool holder, a holder fastening shaft made of an insulating material and fastened to the inner circumference of the holder shaft, and a motor that has an output shaft fastened to the holder fastening shaft, in which the holder shaft is fastened to an attachment plate of, for instance, the bonding apparatus via a conductive bearing so that the holder shaft is rotatable, and the conductive bearing is grounded.

Abstract: A fence spool apparatus includes ground penetration means for penetrating a portion of ground, ground contacting plate means from which a portion of the ground penetration means extend downward therefrom, vertical stabilizer means positioned on top of the ground contacting plate means, ground penetrator driver means for driving a portion of said ground penetration means into the ground, spindle shaft and spool reception means stabilized by the vertical stabilizer means, and top of shaft control means supported by the spindle shaft and spool reception means. In one embodiment, the ground penetrating member is fixed to a base plate, and the ground penetrating member is hammered into the ground with the employment of a small hammer-impaction member. In another embodiment, the ground penetrating member is independent of the base plate and is hammered into the ground using a spindle shaft unit.

Abstract: A dispensing machine for wipe material with the reel in a frontal position of the type includes a housing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5-6) built into the drum, a cam and start sprig for starting and returning the drum and a device to prevent loops in the material paid out from the reel (B) of material. The device includes a reel holder (16) capable of engaging and positioning itself on a fixed support (17) physically joined to the rear wall of the bottom of the housing, said reel holder being rotatably mounted on support (17) in opposition to a spring and in that the reel holder is devised to position itself on a long bearing surface (17b) of support (17), being locked into position relative to the latter and in that the reel holder co-operates with the core or spindle of the reel of wipe material in order to drive it.

Abstract: A paper towel dispenser system for unreeling out paper towels in roll form supported by a core in a efficient manner through a selective braking force. The system comprises a base formed a horizontal top and bottom face with top face having an aperture. The system also include a central vertical support having projections extending from each end. The projection of the bottom end is coupled with the central aperture of the base. Finally, the system includes a knob assembly that has a lower portion having guide posts and is coupled to the top end projection of the central support bar. The knob assembly also has an upper portion having a braking section and a downardly projecting member which further extends from the lip section. The upper portion also has recess with grooves. Lastly, the knob assembly includes a coil spring between the upper and lower portions.

Abstract: A winder for cord or line attachable to a power drill. The winder has a handle which rotatively supports a shaft having a threaded section. A pair of conical seat members are slidable on the threaded section to engage the core of a reel. A retainer such as a wing secures the seat members and reel in place. The user may hold the handle with one hand while operating the power tool to cause the reel to be rotated in a direction to take up the line. The conical seat members adapt the winder to use with reels of varying core diameter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a payoff device particularly suited for coiled wire which is packaged without a reel. The device includes a clamp assembly rotatably supported at one end by a frame which may be affixed to a truck or other vehicle. The clamp assembly has a mandrel featuring a plurality of clamp pads connected to a main rotatable shaft by a scissors linkage which may be stationary or may push the pads in a radial direction against the interior surface of the coiled wire. Two end plates support the coil laterally and one of the end plates is removable so that the coil can be placed on the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly is supported by a frame whose upper portion is rotatable such that the payoff direction can be changed. The device also includes a brake and a stop pin to prevent unwanted rotation of the clamp assembly and a locating pin to prevent the unwanted rotation of the upper portion of the support frame.

Abstract: A fence spool apparatus includes a base unit which includes a base plate portion, a base fixing portion projecting out from a bottom side of the base plate portion, and a spindle-reception well extending into a top side of the base plate portion. A bottom spindle unit includes a spindle plate portion, a spindle member projecting out from a bottom side of the spindle plate portion, and a bottom shaft-reception sleeve extending up from a top side of the spindle plate portion. A spindle shaft unit is received in the bottom shaft-reception sleeve. A bottom centering assembly extends between the spindle plate portion and the bottom shaft-reception sleeve. A top centering assembly is attached to a top portion of the spindle shaft unit. The fence spool apparatus is used to unroll a roll of wire fence as the roll of wire fence spins on the apparatus.

Abstract: Holder for rolls of web-shaped materials, for example paper, nonwoven or foil, the holder including a shaft (7) intended to be inserted into the centre hole (5) of the roll (2), so that the roll can rotate around the shaft for unrolling the web-shaped material. In order to provide a braking of the rotation of the roll the shaft (7) is provided with at least one resilient member in the form of a leaf spring (10) having one end attached to the shaft and having a free portion (12) which in unloaded position projects radially from the shaft for increasing the radial dimension thereof, the resilient member can be brought to spring towards the spindle.

Abstract: A fishing line spool holder for facilitating the transfer of fishing line from a supply spool to a fishing reel. The spool holder is adapted to mount to the outside of a tackle box or other suitable surface. It includes a mounting bracket and a substantially L-shaped respooling arm pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. The pivoting action allows the respooling arm to be placed in a retracted position flush with the surface to which it is mounted when not in use. A frictionally engaging notch mechanism locks the arm into respooling position prior to use. The device further includes at least one tension-cap to prevent uncontrolled rotation and unfurling of the supply spool fishing line during respooling, and at least one ball-bearing washer to assure that the mounting plate apparatus does not interfere with the respooling operation.

Abstract: A yarn roll spindle locking assembly including a pivotally translating engagement/release mechanism. The locking assembly may be dropped onto a spindle to self-actuatingly lock in position and is readily removable from the spindle by manual depression of a release element. The locking assembly includes upper and lower body members coupled to one another so that the upper main body member and lower main body member are resiliantly biased apart from one another to provide the locking assembly with compression/expansion capability.

Abstract: A wire reel assembly comprises a reel, a reel support and a reel securing assembly. The reel includes a central body and removable sides. The central body is removably mounted to an arm of the reel support thereby allowing one of the removable sides to be disconnected from the central body without requiring disassembly of the reel support. The reel securing assembly is also used as an adjustable brake assembly since it includes a friction element contacting the body of the reel to generate a friction force.