A system is described for controlling the engagement of a rotating drive, such as a drive for a hose reel. A power source provides rotational power to a first rotating member. A power-transfer device extends between the first rotating member and an input portion of a second rotating member. A control member linked to the first rotating member moves between first and second orientations to move the first rotating member between engaged and disengaged positions. In the engaged position, the power-transfer device is engaged to allow transfer of rotational power from the power source to the second rotating member. In the disengaged position, the power-transfer device is disengaged such that rotational power is not transferred from the power source to the second rotating member.

A system for calculating and displaying a length of payout of an elongate member upon a reel is provided. The system includes a rotatable reel wherein rotation causes the member to be either paid out from or withdrawn toward the reel. A motor is provided and is configured to selectively transmit torque to the reel to urge rotation of the reel. A transmission is in operative connection between the motor and reel, the transmission is configured to transfer torque from the motor to the reel. A sensor is operatively engaged with the reel, the sensor being configured to sense movement of the reel and generate a signal representative of the sensed movement of the reel. A controller that is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and calibrated to determine a length of hose that is paid out from the reel based upon the signal.

A winding device is for winding a rope onto a rope drum rotatable about a rotation axis. The winding device includes a rope guide for feeding the rope to the rope drum. The rope guide has a pivoting arm having a longitudinal axis and has a deflection element. The pivoting arm is pivotable about a pivot axis. The deflection element is disposed on the pivoting arm. The winding device is conceived such that the rope when being wound onto the rope drum passes the pivoting arm before the deflection element. The rope guide includes a delimitation element. The delimitation element is disposed such that a pivoting movement of the pivoting arm about the pivot axis is limited to a critical angular range. The deflection element is tiltable about a tilting axis. The tilting axis extends along the longitudinal axis of the pivoting arm.

A line sensor deployment and recovery apparatus and system with integrated level-wind. In one embodiment, a line deployment and recovery apparatus with an integrated level-wind, comprising a reel, having an external surface with helical grooves, wherein the grooves facilitate a line; a motor configured to axially rotate the reel; a level-wind shuttle, further comprising: a fairlead configured to selectively feed the line into the helical grooves, or deploy the line from the helical grooves; a shuttle finger configured to align the shuttle with the helical grooves and receive a driving force from the reel's rotations to drive the shuttle; and a shuttle track, oriented parallel to the drum and fixed in a offset position form the helical grooves at an operable track height, configured to facilitate linear traversal of the shuttle along the reel.

A tarp deployment and retrieval apparatus that is configured to facilitate placement and retrieval of a tarp over an object such as but not limited to a cargo truck. The apparatus includes a base support frame wherein the base support frame is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal and lateral support members. A pair of vertical support members extending upward from the base support frame provide support for the drive rod member. The drive rod member is rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction having a motor assembly operably coupled thereto. A tarp engagement member is releasably coupled to the drive rod member utilizing a coupler. The tarp engagement member includes a center rod portion having a plurality of rope engagement members formed thereon. The tarp engagement member includes a guide member that is generally U-shaped and operable to maintain lateral position of a tarp on the tarp engagement member.

The present invention provides for an adaptive tension compensator system for offshore charging of a vessel via an umbilical cable of a motor driven reeling drum provided at a power station. The compensator system comprises a motor hub member (102), mountable to a motor shaft (20) and configured to transmit rotary motion between a motor (18) and the reeling drum (16) along a first rotational axis (104); a reel hub member (106), mountable to the reeling drum, arranged coaxial with said motor hub member and configured to transmit rotary motion between the reeling drum and the motor, and a coupling mechanism (108), operably coupled between said reel hub member and said motor hub member, adapted to transmit rotary motion between said reel hub member and said motor hub member when the motor is in a first mode, and adapted to provide a biased rotational motion of said reel hub member about said first rotational axis between a first angular position (110) and a second angular position (112) relative to said motor hub member, when the motor is in a second mode.

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.

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.

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.

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.