Reel Chock

A reel chock comprising:

• a chock body that extends along a pivot axis;
• a pivot plate attached to the chock body;
• a support rib attached to the chock body, wherein the support rib is transverse to the pivot axis, and wherein the support rib is offset from the pivot plate;
• and
• a pivot arm that is rotatably connected to the pivot plate such that the pivot arm rotates about the pivot axis, wherein the pivot arm comprises a fastener portion that extends at least partially over the chock body.

A method for assembling a reel chock, the method comprising:

• providing a chock body that has a width that extends along a pivot axis, wherein the chock body has a first inner surface and a second inner surface, wherein the chock body has a pivot plate that is coupled to the first inner surface and the second inner surface, and wherein the chock body forms an angle that is at least 90 degrees between the first inner surface and the second inner surface;
• providing a pivot arm;
• and
• coupling the pivot arm to the pivot plate such that the pivot arm is rotatably connected about the pivot axis to the pivot plate, wherein the pivot arm is secured such that a fastener portion of the pivot arm at least partially extends over the chock body and creates a gap between the chock body and the fastener portion when the pivot arm is rotatably connected to the pivot plate.