B65H75/2209

Collapsible, re-useable spool

A spool is transitionable between an operable (i.e., cable ready) state and a stowed (i.e., return ready) state. In the operable state, the spool is configured to receive and hold a coil of cable. In the stowed state, the spool has a reduced three-dimensional footprint compared to the operable state, thereby facilitating storage and return of the spools. The spool can be releasably locked in the operable state. When the lock is released, the spool can be freely transitioned between both states to facilitate reuse of the spool.

SPOOL FOR PREVENTING TIPPING OF THE SPOOL DURING PAYOUT OF CABLE
20230073571 · 2023-03-09 · ·

A spool includes a receiving portion configured to receive a coil of cable and a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion configured to retain the coil of cable on the receiving portion. A portion of an outer peripheral surface of the first retaining portion and a portion of an outer peripheral surface of the second retaining portion are configured to engage a ground surface. The first retaining portion includes first support portions configured to extend beyond the outer peripheral surface of the first retaining portion to engage the ground surface across a greater distance than the outer peripheral surface of the first retaining portion, and the second retaining portion includes second support portions configured to extend beyond the outer peripheral surface of the second retaining portion to engage the ground surface across a greater distance than the outer peripheral surface of the second retaining portion.

Installation trailer for coiled flexible pipe and method of utilizing same

A system includes a collapsible trailer frame and a lifting mechanism coupled to the collapsible trailer frame. The lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe. The system also includes a braking mechanism.

Expandable drum assembly for deploying coiled pipe and method of using same

A drum assembly includes a support bar, expandable spokes extending away from the support bar, drum segments mounted to the expandable spokes, support brackets disposed on the support bar, a primary mechanical actuator extending between the support brackets, and secondary mechanical actuators extending from the support brackets.

Expandable drum assembly for deploying coiled pipe and method of using same

A drum assembly includes a support bar, expandable spokes extending away from the support bar, drum segments mounted to the expandable spokes, support brackets disposed on the support bar, a primary mechanical actuator extending between the support brackets, and secondary mechanical actuators extending from the support brackets.

Installation Trailer for Coiled Flexible Pipe and Method of Utilizing Same

A system includes a collapsible trailer frame and a lifting mechanism coupled to the collapsible trailer frame. The lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe. The system also includes a braking mechanism.

Spool Assembly And Method Of Assembly
20220144579 · 2022-05-12 ·

A spool configured to support a roll of material. The spool comprises an arbor, a first flange, and a second flange. The first flange includes a first plurality of flange panels that are rotatably connected to respective arbor panels of the arbor at a first arbor edge of the arbor. The second flange is connected to a second arbor edge of the arbor. The first flange is configured to transition between a retention configuration and an open configuration. In the retention configuration, the roll of material is substantially prevented from removal from the arbor along an arbor axis by the first and second flanges. In the open configuration, the roll of material is removable from the arbor and receivable on the arbor in the arbor direction.

Adjustable spooling apparatus
11718498 · 2023-08-08 ·

An adjustable spooling apparatus for storing and unwinding a cable formed into a coil and having a coil diameter, the adjustable spooling apparatus comprising a central hub, a pair of adjustable arms movably engaged with the central hub, and a rotating handle. The adjustable arms each have a coil retention member, and can be selectively extended or retracted to increase or decrease a retention member distance measured between the coil retention members of the two adjustable arms to match the coil diameter. The rotating handle is attached to the central hub, and allows the adjustable spooling apparatus to rotate when the cable is pulled to facilitate unwinding of the coil. The adjustable spooling apparatus further comprises a pair of pivoting arms to prevent the coil from being dislodged, and an engagement point for a power tool to facilitate rapid winding of the cable by rotating the adjustable spooling apparatus.

Coiler with accompanying attachments and bag
11220411 · 2022-01-11 · ·

A bag on which a coiler may attach. A coiling device that allows for attachments to be affixed to it, whether or not the coiler is attached to a bag. Attachments comprising a brush clip comprising a quickdraw setter/remover, brush, and other useful items.

Extendable spool

An extendable spool is disclosed. The length of the extendable spool is able to continuously varied. The extendable spool accounts for length variances in flow lines by extending the flow line rather than redirecting the flow. Because the flow direction does not make any turns, erosion is minimized on both the extendable spool and downstream parts. The extendable spool is readily scalable from small diameters to large diameters. Because of this, it requires fewer lines and therefore less setup time to account for length differences between large diameter lines.