Reel buck apparatus
AssigneeJameson, LLC
InventorsCarlos Fernando Becerra Alvarado, Brent Wagner
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Abstract
An inventive reel carrier and stand apparatus, termed a reel buck, provides a quick and easy way to set up strand and cable reels, examples of which may vary in diameter. The apparatus can be assembled and disassembled, and can be stored, transported, and shipped in a space efficient essentially flat configuration. The apparatus is designed to be easily moved about a job site, handling the apparatus using ergonomically oriented handles on the frame while a mounted spool serves as a wheel. The reel buck is collapsible upon disassembly for quick loading and has multiple mounting positions to accommodate various spool sizes.
Claims20
An apparatus for supporting and rolling a reel or spool, the apparatus comprising:
- two frame assemblies positioned side-by-side in an assembled condition of the apparatus;
- a support axle for mounting a reel or spool thereon, the support axle attached to each one of the two frame assemblies;
- wherein each frame assembly comprises a rigidly fixed handle for tilting and handling the apparatus, each said handle extending parallel to the support axle.
A product comprising:
- a package containing an apparatus in an unassembled condition, the apparatus for supporting and rolling a reel or spool when assembled, the apparatus comprising:
- a first frame assembly in an unassembled condition, the first frame assembly comprising:
- a linear first handling beam defining a first longitudinal axis;
- a first handle rigidly fixed to the first handling beam offset from and perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis;
- a linear first reel support beam having a proximal end for attachment to the first handling beam and a distal end opposite the proximal end;
- a first foot fixed to the proximal end of the first reel support beam;
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- an axle mounting ring fixed to the first reel support beam and spaced from the proximal end thereof;
- a support axle for mounting a reel or spool thereon;
- a second frame assembly in an unassembled condition, the second frame assembly comprising:
- a linear second handling beam defining a second longitudinal axis;
- a second handle rigidly fixed to the second handling beam offset from and perpendicular to the second longitudinal axis;
- a linear second reel support beam having a proximal end for attachment to the second handling beam and a distal end opposite the proximal end;
- a second foot fixed to the proximal end of the second reel support beam;
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- an axle mounting ring fixed to the first reel support beam and spaced from the proximal end thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.