Patent classifications
B65H75/44
Wireless enabled storage system
A storage system includes a protective housing member configured to mate with a handheld electronic device. The protective housing member includes at least one accessory station. The accessory station is configured to form between a surface of the protective housing member and a surface of at least one accessory item of the handheld electronic device. The protective housing member includes at least s wireless transmitter and/or an IC chip. The wireless transmitter is configured to facilitate a wireless connection between wireless components of the handheld electronic device and the protective housing member.
Wiring harness device and display device
The present application provides a wiring harness device a display device. A wiring harness device applied to a wire connected between two interfaces comprises: a wiring harness structure having a first wire inlet and a first wire outlet, the wire entering the wiring harness structure through the first wire inlet and exiting the wiring harness structure through the first outlet, the wiring harness structure configured to store and provide the wire, the wire being controlled to be in a relaxed state upon provision through stretching the wire.
System and method for handling reel of pipe
A system includes a frame and a first pair of rollers coupled to a first side of the frame. The first pair of rollers is configured to support a first end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a first cradle disposed longitudinally between the first pair of rollers and a second pair of rollers coupled to a second side of the frame. The second pair of rollers is configured to support a second end of a pipe reel. The system also includes a second cradle disposed longitudinally between the second pair of rollers, a pipe guide coupled to a third side of the frame between the first and second sides, a pipe brake coupled to the frame, and a pipe re-spooler coupled to the frame.
OFFSHORE HOSE LOADING STATION APPARATUS AND SYSTEM
The present invention is an apparatus, system and method for use of an offshore hose loading station comprising multiple modular reel assemblies that may be selectively configured to a frame attached to a ship and or vessel wherein the reel assemblies may be powered by one motor and engaged for rotation by one shaft and provides a jumper shaft for when a module is taken out of line.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TETHERED ELECTRICAL POWER TO AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLES
A vehicle includes: an electrical slip ring; a motor-driven cable reel for dispensing and retracting an electrical power cord, wherein the electrical power cord has an electrical plug for connection to an electrical socket, and is electrically connected to the electrical slip ring; a sensor for producing sensor data in response to changes in a rotational position of the motor-driven cable reel; a processor for receiving the sensor data as feedback for commands sent by the processor to the motor-driven cable reel to control a length of the electrical power cord which is dispensed by the motor-driven cable reel; a guide roller, disposed axially parallel to the cable reel, for exerting a force that presses an outermost layer of the electrical power cord against an adjacent layer of the electrical power cord wound around the cable reel, or the cable reel itself; and a level wind assembly for providing transverse movement along an axis parallel to an axis of the cable reel, for controlling the winding, and unwinding, of the electrical power cord around the cable reel.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ANIMAL DECOYS TO SIMULATE THE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS
The present invention relates to decoys for simulating the movement of animals on land, air, or water. Embodiments of the invention include a small, enclosed, and portable unit containing a motor, a rechargeable power supply, a timing control mechanism, and a movable portion, such as a spool or a rotating shaft. The movable portion attaches to one or more animal decoys. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the movable portion is also controlled by a timing circuit and/or a microcontroller to vary the movement of the one or more animal decoys.
Apparatus for unfolding a mast
An apparatus for unfolding a rolled-up, elongate hollow body provides for stabilizing the unfolding body in a transition region. The hollow body has a closed cross-sectional profile. The unfolding mechanism has a winding core on which the hollow body is rolled up and compressed in a first state, and, by rotation, transfers the hollow body to an unrolled and unfolded second state. The hollow body is guidable between an outer fixing element positioned outside the hollow body and an inner supporting element which lies against an inner wall of the hollow body. The inner supporting element and outer fixing element interact in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner for axial positional fixing of the inner supporting element without a directed mechanical connection.
Mobile auxiliary distribution station
An auxiliary distribution station is configured to be used in cooperation with a primary distribution station. The auxiliary distribution system includes a mobile vehicle, an auxiliary hose reel and auxiliary hose, a lift, a tank, a pump, an auxiliary meter, and a tank hose. The auxiliary hose is configured to be fluidly connected with a hose of the primary distribution station. The lift is configured to move and deploy the auxiliary hose reel from the mobile vehicle. The pump is operable to pump fluid from the tank, through the meter, and through the tank hose.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPOOLING AND UNSPOOLING LINEAR MATERIAL
Apparatus and methods are disclosed related to spooling and unspooling linear material. Such apparatus and methods can assist the user in deploying and/or retracting linear material.
Automatic Winding Device
An automatic winding device includes a lower casing having a shaft, a bobbin rotatably disposed on the shaft with a wire wound around the bobbin, a spring to provide a rotational force to the bobbin, a track cover coupled to the bobbin to rotate with the bobbin and having a track formed thereon, a pin structure positioned between the bobbin and track cover and having a pin for controlling bobbin rotation, and a pin guide for guiding linear motion of the pin structure. The track cover includes an inner track, an outer track spaced apart from the inner track, a connection track for connecting the inner and outer tracks, and a stop track for connecting the inner and outer tracks. The stop track has a bent portion for stopping the pin. An end of the connection track near the outer track is connected to the outer track and stop track.