US4266740A
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Strap winding device
Assignee: RAMOS-THIBAULT CORP D/B/A/ ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1981-05-12
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for winding up elongated flexible belts comprising a reel of generally square cross-section rotatably mounted on a frame member and extending laterally from one side thereof. A crank extends from the other side and a pair of guide rollers are aligned with the reel parallel to the axis thereof and spaced closely enough to prevent twisting of the belt and to re-orient lengths of the belt which were previously twisted. The frame member is secured onto a mounting bracket so that the crank can be operated from either the right or left hand side.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary A. Ramos
- 👤 Michael E. Dell'Ara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08; B60P7/0823; B60P7/0846; B60P7/083; B65; B65H; B65H18/00; B65H18/08; B65H18/10; B65H19/00; B65H19/22; B65H19/28; B65H23/00; B65H23/02; B65H54/00; B65H54/56; B65H54/58; B65H54/585; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/10; B65H2701/18; B65H2701/184; B65H2701/1846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for coiling elongated flexible belts comprising: a frame member; a reel rotatably mounted on said frame member; and extending laterally from one side thereof; a crank for rotating said reel extending from the other side of said frame member; a pair of parallel guide (members) rollers extending laterally from said one side and forming between them a guide slot aligned with and parallel to the axis of said reel; said guide slot being narrower than the width of a belt to be wound on said reel to prevent twisting thereof, and a member pivotally mounted on the outboard end of one of said rollers and conditioned to be pivoted for selectively clearing and blocking the space between said rollers.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for coiling elongated flexible belts comprising: a frame member; a reel rotatably mounted on said frame member; and extending laterally from one side thereof; a crank for rotating said reel extending from the other side of said frame member; a pair of parallel guide (members) rollers extending laterally from said one side and forming between them a guide slot aligned with and parallel to the axis of said reel; said guide slot being narrower than the width of a belt to be wound on said reel to prevent twisting thereof, and a member pivotally mounted on the outboard end of one of said rollers and conditioned to be pivoted for selectively clearing and blocking the space between said rollers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device defined by claim 1 including: a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted on a vehicle; and a complementary coupling member on said frame member adapted to be mounted on said mounted bracket with said one side facing in either lateral direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device defined by claim 1 wherein: said reel is of generally square cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device defined by claim 3 including: a starter slot across said reel to receive the leading end of a belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device defined by claim 1 wherein said reel comprises: a spindle rotatable on said frame member; a disc fixed to the end of said spindle on said one side; a pair of slightly spaced angles welded to said disc in face to relationship to extend therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device defined by claim 1 wherein said last-named member comprises: a circular disc on the end of said one roller pivotable about an axis eccentric thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-05-11 | 1984-11-10 | 1985-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-05-11 | 1988-11-10 | 1989-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-05-11 | 1992-11-10 | 1993-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |