B65H75/44

Strap roller
12496957 · 2025-12-16 · ·

A strap roller contains: a frame, a fixing post, a central shaft, a worm gear, a rotation element, a support rack, a worm, a manual crank, a cap, and a resilient locking spring. The frame includes a first fence and a second fence. The fixing post is defined between the first fence and the second fence. The central shaft is rotatably connected between the first fence and the second fence. The worm gear is fitted on the central shaft. The rotation element is fixed on the central shaft. The support rack is mounted on the frame and is located outside the first fence. The worm includes a first extension portion, a second extension portion, and a tooth portion. The manual crank is connected on the first extension portion. The cap is disposed on the first fence of the frame. The resilient locking spring is mounted on the cap.

OSCILLATING TRAVERSE COILER

An oscillating traverse coiler for flexible elongated materials apparatus, system, and method for use. The invention may include a reel having a first flange, a second flange, and a barrel between. The invention may include a take-up machine having a computer control that works in communication with a positioning system, which may include a frame, guide rails that traverse the frame with a motor, a computer controller, and a rotating materials guide for rotating pipe flexible elongated materials on the barrel of a reel.

Stackable power outlet box

A stackable storage system is disclosed. The system includes a base storage container disposed on a wheeled cart, and one or more additional storage containers removably secured on top of the base container. The system further includes a power outlet box which is interchangeably securable in the system with the other storage containers. The power outlet box includes an extendable AC power cord which may be plugged into a wall outlet, and one or more electrical output plugs, include AC outlets and USB outlets which are powered by the AC power cord. The power outlet box and other containers are securable to each other by a spring loaded latch system. The power outlet box is also usable separate with a storage container having an overhead carry handle allowing both the container and power box to be transportable together.

Systems and methods for an electric vehicle charger

Embodiments of the disclosure provide an electric vehicle charger including a charger base housing an energy source, a charging cable coupled to the energy source, a charging connector for coupling the charging cable to an electric vehicle, and a cable storage device disposed within the charger base. The cable storage device includes: a reel rotatably disposed in the charger base. The charging cable is at least partially wrapped around the reel. A retraction mechanism is configured to rotate the reel to extend or retract the cable when activated. The retraction mechanism includes an electric motor operably coupled to the reel. A reel actuator is disposed on the charging connector and configured to activate the retraction mechanism. The reel actuator includes first and second user control elements for causing the electric motor to rotate in an extend or retract direction.

System for using a digger vehicle to reel wire
12515911 · 2026-01-06 · ·

An apparatus and method for converting the digging mechanism of a digger vehicle into a spooling mechanism is disclosed. An attachment assembly may be attached to a spool and to an auger drive shaft of the digger vehicle to create the spooling mechanism. The spooling mechanism may function by the auger drive shaft providing rotational force that gets translated to the spool through the attachment assembly to rotate and wind or unwind wire.

Data cable reel and charging data cable therefor
12519300 · 2026-01-06 · ·

Disclosed is a data cable reel, comprising a housing, a winding wheel mechanism and a winding control mechanism. The winding wheel mechanism comprises a take-up drum, a drum center shaft and a rotating spring, and the rotating spring drives the drum center shaft to rotate so as to take up a cable; the winding control mechanism comprises a main rotating member, a swinging member engaged with the main rotating member, a first control member which controls the movement of the swinging member, and a second control member which starts the movement of the swinging member; the swinging member and the first control member are rotatably connected to the take-up drum or the housing, and the second control member is fixed on the take-up drum or housing.

Methods and systems for an autonomously retracting hose
12515913 · 2026-01-06 ·

A swimming pool cleaner coupled to a hose, wherein the hose is configured to automatically extend and retract.

Inlet locking collar assembly for hose reel enclosure
12515912 · 2026-01-06 · ·

An inlet locking collar assembly for a hose reel enclosure is provided. The collar assembly can include a securing member, an inlet member, and a collar. The securing member can include an arm and a clip. The inlet member can include a first end, a second end, and a channel. The first end can be configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid source. The second end can be configured to receive an outlet member. The channel can be configured to receive the arm. The collar can include a first edge, a second edge, a flange, and a recess. The first edge can be configured to receive the outlet member. The second edge can be configured to receive the inlet member. The flange can include a notch configured to receive the clip. The recess configured to receive the arm.

Cartesian Winch Spooler with Counterbalance
20260008648 · 2026-01-08 ·

A winch system includes a reel, a reel motor operably connected to the reel and configured to rotate the reel about a reel axis, and a spooling guide assembly. The spooling guide assembly includes a spooling guide supported by a carriage so as to be movable with the carriage along a Cartesian x-axis. A table on which the carriage is movably mounted is configured to be moved along a Cartesian y-axis which is perpendicular to the Cartesian x-axis. A frame is configured to support the table. A first counterbalance has a first portion fixedly attached to the frame. The first counterbalance is operably connected to the table and is configured to apply a first force to the table in a first direction opposite to a gravitational force on the table when the table is located at a first position.

HOSE REEL
20260008649 · 2026-01-08 ·

A hose reel includes a mounting base configured to attach the hose reel to an underlying surface. A drum assembly is supported by the mounting base. The drum assembly is rotatable relative to the mounting base in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The hose feel further includes a guide arm assembly having a guide arm extending between a first end and a second end. The first end of the guide arm has at least one guide arm slot. The at least one guide arm slot receives a first fastener to connect the guide arm to the mounting base. A guide plate is mounted to the second end of the guide arm. A position of the guide arm is adjustable relative to the mounting base without removing the first fastener from the guide arm slot.