Reel trailer
OwnerMichael W. SCOTTinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a reel trailer configured to be hitched to and towed behind a motorized vehicle. The reel trailer includes a frame upon which a cable reel is loaded, a hydraulic crane mounted on the reel trailer, a telescopic mast pole light mounted on the reel trailer, and a rear gate. The reel trailer is configured to adjust in size to accommodate different-sized cable reels. The reel trailer includes jack outriggers configured to deploy and hydraulically lift the reel trailer such that one side is elevated to allow the reel trailer to expand in width. The reel trailer further includes a winch mounted on the rear gate, configured to unwind cable from the cable reel and distribute the cable.
Claims20
A reel trailer, comprising:
- an expandable frame configured to support a cable reel;
- a lift assembly mounted on the frame and configured to engage an arbor of the cable reel;
- a hydraulic system configured to adjust a width of the frame;
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- a rear gate pivotally attached to the frame.
A method of operating a reel trailer, comprising:
- expanding a width of a frame of the reel trailer using a hydraulic system;
- engaging an arbor of a cable reel with a lift assembly mounted on the frame;
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- securing the cable reel on the expanded frame.
A cable reel handling system, comprising:
- a reel trailer having an expandable frame;
- a hydraulic crane mounted on the frame and configured to position an arbor for insertion into a cable reel;
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- a rim drive arm mounted on the frame and configured to rotate the cable reel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.