US3595529A
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Payout assembly
Assignee: ALASKAUG Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-29
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-09-29
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure illustrates a payout assembly for a pilot line that is used to initially span the distance between two spaced positions and to pull a heavier line, such as an electrical conductor, between the positions. The payout assembly comprises a hydraulic vehicle-type brake assembly mounted on a channel-shaped base and adapted to receive a reel having a pilot line coiled on it. A master cylinder assembly, connected to the brake assembly through a locking valve, is actuated by a pivotal arm. The arm is biased to a position wherein the brake assembly is actuated to resist rotation of the reel. The line is trained around a pulley at the free end of the arm so that, only when the line is pulled, the brake assembly is disengaged to permit unreeling of the line. This prevents overrun of the line being pulled from the reel. The pulley and the brake assembly provide rapid and easy installation and removal of the reel.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Stull
- 👤 Earl A Story
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:02
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D3/00; B66D3/02; B66D5/00; B66D5/02; B66D5/24; B66D5/26; B66D2700/00; B66D2700/02; B66D2700/021; B66D2700/03; B66D2700/035
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A payout assembly for mounting on a utility pole, said assembly comprising: an elongated generally channel-shaped base adapted to be removably mounted on a utility pole parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof; a hydraulic vehicle-type brake assembly having a rotatable element, said brake assembly also having a fixed element mounted on the lower end of said base; a shaft extending from the rotatable element of said brake for removably cantileverally mounting a reel having a line coiled thereon on said brake assembly; a master cylinder assembly mounted on said base and having a conduit for transmitting hydraulic fluid to said brake assembly and having a plunger displaceable between a first position for pressurizing said hydraulic brake assembly to resist rotation of said shaft and a second position where rotation of said shaft is permitted; an arm pivotally mounted on said base for directly actuating said plunger, said arm being biased to displace said plunger toward said first position to resist rotation of said shaft, said arm being displaceable away from said plunger in response to pulling of a line from said reel mounted on said shaft and trained over the free end of said arm to permit rotation of said shaft; whereby the rotation of said shaft is permitted only when said control means is displaced from said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A payout assembly for mounting on a utility pole, said assembly comprising: an elongated generally channel-shaped base adapted to be removably mounted on a utility pole parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof; a hydraulic vehicle-type brake assembly having a rotatable element, said brake assembly also having a fixed element mounted on the lower end of said base; a shaft extending from the rotatable element of said brake for removably cantileverally mounting a reel having a line coiled thereon on said brake assembly; a master cylinder assembly mounted on said base and having a conduit for transmitting hydraulic fluid to said brake assembly and having a plunger displaceable between a first position for pressurizing said hydraulic brake assembly to resist rotation of said shaft and a second position where rotation of said shaft is permitted; an arm pivotally mounted on said base for directly actuating said plunger, said arm being biased to displace said plunger toward said first position to resist rotation of said shaft, said arm being displaceable away from said plunger in response to pulling of a line from said reel mounted on said shaft and trained over the free end of said arm to permit rotation of said shaft; whereby the rotation of said shaft is permitted only when said control means is displaced from said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A payout assembly as in claim 1 for use in stringing a pilot line over a predetermined free span and wherein: said control means further comprises means for biasing said control arm toward said first position with a given force so that the weight of the line extending over said span is insufficient to displace said control arm from said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A payout assembly as in claim 2 wherein said biasing means comprises: a spring for yieldably urging the arm to said first position; means for adjusting the force of said spring to achieve said given force.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A payout assembly as in claim 3 further comprising means for selectively locking said control arm in said first and second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A payout assembly as in claim 4 wherein said locking means comprises a valve assembly interposed in the conduit between said master cylinder assembly and said brake assembly for selectively blocking and permitting flow of hydraulic fluid therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A payout assembly as in claim 1 wherein said control means further comprises: a pulley rotatably mounted on the free end of said arm and adapted to have a line coiled on said reel mounted on said shaft trained over the outer end of said pulley; a pair of guides for said line comprising a pair of L-shaped rods mounted on said arm adjacent opposite sides of said pulley and having the free ends of said rods extending inward generally parallel to the axis of said pulley and radially spaced therefrom, said rods being offset relative to one another for permitting rapid training of a line over said pulley and rapid removal therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A payout assembly as in claim 1 in combination with a reel, having a line coiled thereon, said reel comprising: a hub; a flanged drum mounted thereon for receiving said coiled line; said hub having a central opening therein and means for removably locking said reel on said shaft when said hub is telescoped thereover.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |