Abstract: An elliptical reel is provided. The elliptical reel can include one or more longitudinal support members about a longitudinal axis of the reel and on which hose can be wound for transport. A cross section of the longitudinal support members that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defines an outline that has an elliptical shape.

Abstract: A composite reeling device for winding up and letting out cables, steel ropes and cords includes a shaft, a sleeve, two outer wheel frames and a plurality of inner wheel frames. Two fixing end plates are disposed at two opposing ends of the shaft, respectively. The sleeve is fitted around the shaft. Fixing flanges are disposed at two opposing ends of the sleeve, respectively. The fixing flanges correspond in position to the fixing end plates, respectively. The outer wheel frames are disposed at the two ends of the sleeve, respectively, and removably coupled to the fixing flanges and the fixing end plates, respectively. The inner wheel frames each have a belt, a supporting ring and spokes. The spokes each have two ends connected to corresponding ones of the belts and the supporting rings. The belts are fitted around the sleeve.

Abstract: A fiber optic distribution terminal includes an enclosure having a base. A cover is pivotally engaged to the base. The base and the cover cooperatively define an interior region. A cable spool assembly is disposed in the interior region of the enclosure. The cable spool assembly includes a first flange and a second flange. The first flange has a flange and an inner drum that extends outwardly from the flange. The second flange has a tray and an outer drum that extends outwardly from the tray. The outer drum defines a bore. The outer drum is in snap-fit engagement with the inner drum. A plurality of adapters is disposed on the tray. A fiber optic cable is disposed about the outer drum of the cable spool assembly. The fiber optic cable includes a plurality of connectorized ends that is engaged with first ports of the plurality of adapters.

Abstract: A film winding core (10) of the present invention includes a bearing portion (12), a plurality of blade portions 13, and a plurality of film supporting portions (14). The bearing portion (12) constitutes a tubular portion into which a shaft used to rotate the film winding core (10) is to be inserted. The plurality of blade portions (13) are provided respectively at a plurality of positions in a rotational direction of the bearing portion (12) and respectively extending outwardly from the bearing portion (12) so as to partition a space around the bearing portion (12) in the rotational direction. The plurality of film supporting portions (14) are respectively provided at positions outward from leading edges of the blade portions (13), and has an outwardly protruding shape so that a film (18) is supported away from the film winding core (10) between the film supporting portions (14) that are adjacent to each other in the rotational direction.

Abstract: A rotary apparatus comprises a rotary bobbin, a processing component fixedly attached to the bobbin and connectors fixedly connected to the processing component. At least one helical groove is located along the bobbin wherein the connectors are housed. A motor coupled to the processing component is operative to rotate the processing component together with the bobbin in two opposite rotary directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for winding a plurality of cargo straps thereon where the cargo straps can be removed without disturbing other mounted cargo straps due to a free-wheeling winding cylinder mount on the axle for each cargo strap to be mounted on the axle.

Abstract: A parallel conductor spool can support multiple independently rotating bays. The parallel conductor spool may be used to hold and pay-out materials. The parallel conductor spool can support independent rotation of the bays at differing rates to provide for paying-out conductors of varying sizes at different speeds. The parallel conductor spool may be modular and expandable to support various configurations. The parallel conductor spool may be formed of disposable or recyclable materials to reduce the cost and logistical complexity of returning the spool. The bays within the parallel conductor spool can be configured to accommodate changes in product size, type, lengths, and the number of items on, or bays within, the spool.

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 winch system includes a cable storage system (34), a drive system (30) and a deployment system to deploy a cable having a hook system attached thereto. A right angle sheave (46) guides the cable between the cable storage system and the drive system. The drive system includes a dual mode transmission that provides high speed capabilities when moderate to no load is being lifted, while also providing high torque for heavy lift operations at low speeds. The deployment system is rated to support a maximum hook load and is mounted to the airframe for pivotable movement about a deployment axis to enable large cable exit angles.

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: An apparatus for managing lengths of flexible elongate elements between two fixed points has a single spool with a track of predetermined width sufficient for winding alternate turns of the elongate element about opposite side regions of the track in a folded figure eight pattern. A first turn of the elongate element is wound about a first side region of the track, then the element is crossed over to the second side region of the track and a second turn is wound about the second side region of the track. The elongate element is crossed back over to the first side region and a third turn is wound about the first side region. The process is repeated until at least the majority of the slack between the fixed points on the element has been taken up.

Abstract: The invention provides a rotation transformer for a cable connection including separation discs rotatable about a longitudinal axis. In use, one end of a cable executes a limited number of revolutions about the longitudinal axis in relation to the other end while maintaining an uninterrupted connection between the two ends. The distance between the rotatable separation discs is measured such that a maximum of two coils of the cable lie on one plane between two separation discs. The cable is guided through the discs without converging and is wound alternately from the outer diameter of a disc to the longitudinal axis and vice versa between the pairs of separation discs.

Abstract: A cable reel or cable reel assembly is provided for storing, deploying, retrieving and transporting a cable assembly (having a cable and connectors). The cable reel includes a central hub and two side flanges constructed, in one embodiment, of composite plastic material having reinforcing material(s). An annular rim and spaced apart spoke sections in each side flange function to provide multiple carrying handles. In a specific embodiment, a secondary hub (and third flange) adjacent the central hub is positioned and disposed within a side periphery defined by the annular rim of one of the side flanges enabling two cable reels to be stacked together such that the annular rims of respective cable reels may be in close or actual contact. In another embodiment, a retractable handle is disposed within the side periphery when in the retracted position.

Abstract: A layered tape guide spool having a plurality of guide rods, each of which have a first and a second guide member. The gaps between adjacent guide rods and the gaps formed between the first and second guide members define a gap that urges the tape stacks together into a desirable rectangular shape. The resulting tape stacks are then wrapped onto a tubular core or onto existing layers on a tubular core.

Abstract: A winding device includes a barrel defining a primary winding area and an auxiliary winding area. A flange wall separates the primary and auxiliary winding areas. A guide pathway directs a flexible material between the primary and auxiliary winding areas and includes opposite end segments curving in a circumferential direction. The pathway also includes a transition segment between the end segments in which the circumferential direction of curvature is reversed to provide for simultaneous winding of material in the primary and auxiliary winding areas. The device may include inserts received within the barrel having channels formed in an outer surface to define the pathway between the inserts and the barrel. Alternatively, the device may include a flange body defining an interior and a cover enclosing the interior. Structure having correspondingly formed first and second parts respectively carried by flange body and cover define the pathway within the interior.

Abstract: A dispenser for feeding perforated paper towels from a continuous roll of paper towels. The apparatus includes a dispenser body for containing the towel roll and an adjustable nozzle attached to the dispenser body for dispensing an end portion of the continuous roll. The nozzle includes a base having a centralized opening; an upper blade having a first cutaway portion; and a lower blade slidably nested with the upper blade, the lower blade having a second cutaway portion which aligns with the first opening to form a unitary opening aligned with the base centralized opening. A cam assembly is positioned adjacent to one of the upper and lower blades for selectively adjusting the size of the unitary opening. At least one gear is connected to the base and intermeshing with at least one gear rack positioned on the upper and lower blades. The gear provides for equal movement between the upper blade and the lower blade when the opening is adjusted.

Abstract: A system and method for injecting or withdrawing a fluid into or from a well includes an injector vehicle having a longitudinal axis and operable to position tubing into the well. The system also includes a tubing supply vehicle operable to provide the tubing to the injector vehicle for positioning in the well. In one aspect of the invention, the tubing is mounted on at least one spool, wherein the longitudinal axis of the injector vehicle is transverse to an axis of rotation of the spool and transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tubing supply vehicle. In a separate aspect of the invention, a spiral guide is used to transition tubing during spooling and unspooling between a plurality of empty and full spools. In yet a separate aspect of the invention, a spool is vertically adjustable to allow rotation of the spool during spooling and unspooling.

Abstract: A method adaptable for winding a long adhesive film at multiple stages in such a diameter that adhesive cannot be squeezed out is provided, as is a reel member that can be applied to this method. A reel member 50A includes a winding spool 52A around which a given film can be wound, and a plurality of flanges 51A mounted on the winding spool 52A and each having a guide groove 53A for passing the film from winding spool 52A on one side to winding spool 52A on the other side of the flange 51A.

Abstract: An adjustable reel for spooling conduit includes a pair of wheels, where each wheel includes a plurality of spokes that run from a center of the wheel to an outer perimeter of the wheel. A plurality of traverses couple between the spokes of a first wheel of the pair of wheels to the spokes of a second wheel of the pair of wheels, where the traverses have a perpendicular orientation relative to the spokes of the first and second wheels, and the traverses collectively form a hub of the reel. The diameter of the hub of the reel is adjustable by varying a placement of the plurality of traverses along the spokes of the first and second wheels to accommodate various diameters of conduit.

Abstract: A reel for use with flaccid material, such as cables, conduits or the like, includes flanges that are connected together by an adjustable hub. The hub is formed of a plurality of crossbeams that are releasably connected to the flanges whereby the reel can be disassembled for shipping and/or storage and re-assembled in a wide variety of configurations to have a variety of hub dimensions and a variety of compartments.

Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.

Abstract: An automatic sliding door cable mechanism with a take up guide member (46) mounted in a drum (14) for taking up slack of a cable during installation of the cable. A second drum (16) has an elliptical profile drum helix (96) for increasing durability of the operating cable for the automatic door.

Abstract: A coil bobbin structure comprising a series of axially spaced bobbin members including integrally formed tubular base portions supported on a tubular support member. The base portions each have edges facing one another and including stepped edged portions cooperating to provide interlocking structure for resisting relative rotation of the bobbin members and the tubular support member. The bobbin members each include radially extending flanges arranged to receive entering and exiting coil lead wires and to route the lead wires along a longitudinal path extending across a coil wound on the structure.

Abstract: A reel for use with flaccid material, such as cables, conduits or the like, includes flanges that are connected together by an adjustable hub. The hub is formed of a plurality of crossbeams that are releasably connected to the flanges whereby the reel can be disassembled for shipping and/or storage and re-assembled in a wide variety of configurations to have a variety of hub dimensions and a variety of compartments.

Abstract: A coil bobbin structure comprising a series of axially spaced bobbin members including integrally formed tubular base portions supported on a tubular support member. The base portions each have edges facing one another and including stepped edged portions cooperating to provide interlocking means for resisting relative rotation of the bobbin members and the tubular support member. The bobbin members each include radially extending flanges arranged to receive entering and exiting coil lead wires and to route the lead wires along a longitudinal path extending across a coil wound on the structure.

Abstract: A transporting device is essentially configured in the form of a cable reel and which is provided for an energy guide chain preferably equipped with cables. In order to simplify the handling and transport of the chain, the transporting device includes: a central body (3) which is preferably cylindrical and essentially arranged around a rotational axis of the transport device; terminal limiting elements (4,5) which are arranged in the vicinity of the end faces of the central body and which radially extend from the same, and divider(s) (6-9) for subdividing the space located between the terminal limiting elements into at least two sections.

Abstract: A retractable power cord assembly, which may be incorporated into the rear cover of a steam iron, has two cord-receiving cavity sections. To increase the capacity of the assembly, the first section is so narrow that turns of the power cord wound into the first section are confined to be wrapped one on top of the other whereas the second section is sufficiently wide that the turns accumulate more randomly within the second section. A hand crank is pivotally mounted on the assembly housing.

Abstract: An optical fiber shipping spool, winding system and method for allowing automated winding of an accessible lead meter portion of optical fiber onto the spool. The spool comprises primary and lead meter barrels separated by an outboard flange. The outboard flange has a slot extending to its periphery, the slot providing a path for fiber between the lead meter and primary barrels, the slot having an inlet facing the lead meter barrel and an outlet facing the primary barrel. The slot is angled such that when fiber being wound onto the lead meter barrel comes into contact with the slot inlet, the fiber is automatically drawn into the slot and then guided by the slot onto the primary barrel. According to another aspect, a high-strength rib configuration is disclosed including a plurality of curved, intersecting ribs formed on a flange of the spool.

Abstract: A reel for use with flaccid material, such as cables, conduits or the like, includes flanges that are connected together by an adjustable hub. The hub is formed of a plurality of crossbeams that are releasably connected to the flanges whereby the reel can be disassembled for shipping and/or storage and re-assembled in a wide variety of configurations to have a variety of hub dimensions and a variety of compartments.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-compartment paralleling reel that allows different sets of wire to be drawn from the paralleling reel independently of each other. The multi-compartment paralleling reel includes a plurality of independent compartments. Each independent compartment can store a set of wire. A shaft mounted through the plurality of independent compartments allows each independent compartment to rotate relative to the shaft and allows each independent compartment to rotate independently of the other independent compartments. Thus, each set of wire can be drawn from each independent compartment of the multi-compartment paralleling reel independently of the other independent compartments. This allows the different sets of wire, which may include wires that have different diameter sizes, to be drawn from the independent compartments at different rates of speed or the same speed, depending upon what is desired.

Abstract: A transporting device is essentially configured in the form of a cable reel and which is provided for an energy guide chain preferably equipped with cables. In order to simplify the handling and transport of the chain, the transporting device includes: a central body (3) which is preferably cylindrical and essentially arranged around a rotational axis of the transport device; terminal limiting elements (4,5) which are arranged in the vicinity of the end faces of the central body and which radially extend from the same, and divider(s) (6-9) for subdividing the space located between the terminal limiting elements into at least two sections.

Abstract: Devices and methods for paying off an elongate material between two coaxially aligned packages without interruption. The elongate material from a first wound package is connected to the elongate material of a second wound package by joining the tail end of the first wound package to the head end of the second wound package. Each wound package includes the elongate material having a body portion and a tail portion wound about a core. Also, each body portion has the head end at an outer diameter of the respective package and each tail portion has the tail end at an inner diameter substantially corresponding to a diameter of the core. Further, the path of the wound elongate material is transitioned from the first wound package to the second wound package by providing transition device having a supporting surface.

Abstract: A shuttle bobbin (1) for sewing machines having a first (11) and second (12) disc-shaped end walls concentrically and integrally formed at both ends of a hub. The diameter of the first end wall (11) being larger than that of the second end wall (12). A partition wall (13) is concentrically and integrally formed at an intermediate portion of the hub, thus partitioning the hub into firsts and second winding parts (15a, 15b). The partition wall (13) is smoothly toothed (13a, 13b) at its outside edges, thus having rounded teeth and rounded roots at the outside edges. The diameter of the addendum circle of the toothed partition wall (13) is equal to the diameter of the first end wall (11) while the diameter of the deddendum circle is equal to the second end wall (12). The second winding part (15b), defined by the second end wall and the partition wall, is positioned just under the lowest position of a sewing needle when the bobbin is installed in a sewing machine.

Abstract: An arrangement for leading flexible elements, such as hoses, around a hose reel to a rock drill moving along a feed beam, in which the flexible elements are coupled immovably to the feed beam and to the rock drill, characterized in that the flexible elements are mounted on the hose reel in at least two successive layers in the radial direction of the hose reel and each radial layer is pivoted so as to revolve around a shaft of the hose reel independently of the other layers.

Abstract: A spool adapted for holding and dispensing yarn for crocheting and knitting. The spool is substantially cylindrical, with a gradual slope toward the two ends. The slightly bulging middle portion is circumferentially lined with closely spaced ridges adapted for preventing slippage of the yarn wrapped thereon. Each of the two ends of the spool has four integrally formed peripheral feet which enable the holder to be oriented in a vertically stable position using either end as the base. A support stand is optionally provided which is adapted for holding the spool in a vertical position, has a base which includes four vertical handles establish a perimeter around the four feet disposed at the end of the spool. A fifth, longer vertical handle, centrally disposed on the base, is sized in length to permit single handed carrying of the stand with a plurality of spools placed thereon. The spool is allowed to spin freely on the post of the stand in a stable manner.

Abstract: In an optical fiber spool, an optical fiber is wound around a barrel, a resilient pad covers the outer surface of the barrel, for relieving impacts, and two flanges face each other to support the barrel. A reinforcing rib is fixed on each of the flanges, for supporting the wound optical fiber, and an auxiliary winding portion is disposed on the outer surface of one flange, for winding a beginning portion of the optical fiber. An optical fiber drawing slot is positioned on the one flange, spaced apart from an inner circumference toward the flange in the direction of an outer circumference thereof by a predetermined distance, and has an upper surface spaced apart from the inner circumference of flange by a distance 2t, the thickness of the pad being t.

Abstract: A knock-down, reusable modular transmission line cable reel assembly having at least two side-by-side compartments for coiling transmission line, and including a pair of spaced apart, generally circular parallel end flanges, at least one intermediate, generally circular partition ring, a cable support core positioned between each end flange and adjacent partition ring and between each pair of adjacent partition rings, a plurality of tie rods extending between the pair of end flanges, extending through the cable support cores, and extending through the partition rings, and releasable fasteners secured to the tie rods for biasing the end flanges, partition rings and support cores towards each other in an assembled array, and so that when the fasteners are released, the end flanges, partition rings, support cores and tie rods are easily separated for transport in a knocked-down form for reassembly and reuse.

Abstract: A composite storage winch for use in the deployment and retrieval of anchor systems employed with motive offshore drilling platforms.

Abstract: A winding reel for optical fiber is provided with a drum and a flange. The flange is provided with first and second slits therein for receiving leading and trailing (frontward and rearward) portions of the optical fiber. The length of the slit that receives the forward end of the optical fiber extends from the outer periphery of the flange to the surface of the drum. The slit for receiving the rearward end of the optical fiber is shorter than the forward end receiving slit. The rearward end receiving slit extends from the outer periphery of the flange inwardly a distance such that the slit does not reach a position at which a maximum amount of optical fiber wound on the winding reel is located.