US4844359A
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Cable reel
Assignee: Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-08-04
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2008-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A cable for holding a flat cable for electrical connection between a stationary member and a movable member includes a cylindrical inner wall defined by a partition wall formed on the movable member and a circumferential surface portion formed on a stopper member so that the flat cable is reeled on the outer circumferential surface of the inner wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Hironori Kato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:25
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a cable reel including a movable member having a rotary cylinder at the center thereof, a stationary member rotatably supporting the movable member and a flat cable multiple-turned and held between the movable member and the stationary member, said flat cable having one end re-directed at a first re-directing point and extended to the exterior of the movable member and the other end re-directed at a second re-directing point and extended to the exterior of the stationary member, an improvement wherein a cylindrical inner wall is provided outside said rotary cylinder in an eccentric relationship therewith, said first re-directing point of said flat cable being positioned inside said inner wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a cable reel including a movable member having a rotary cylinder at the center thereof, a stationary member rotatably supporting the movable member and a flat cable multiple-turned and held between the movable member and the stationary member, said flat cable having one end re-directed at a first re-directing point and extended to the exterior of the movable member and the other end re-directed at a second re-directing point and extended to the exterior of the stationary member, an improvement wherein a cylindrical inner wall is provided outside said rotary cylinder in an eccentric relationship therewith, said first re-directing point of said flat cable being positioned inside said inner wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A cable reel according to claim 1 wherein said movable member is provided with a partition wall forming a part of said cylindrical inner wall, said movable member including a stopper member, and said stopper member is provided with a circumferential wall member forming the other part of said inner wall, so that an inner portion of said flat cable is reeled on the outer circumferential surface of said inner wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cable reel according to claim 1 wherein said inner wall consists of a partition wall integrally formed with said movable member and a circumferential surface portion of a first stopper secured to said movable member.
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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) | 1992-07-03 | 1993-01-02 | 1993-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-03 | 1997-01-02 | 1997-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-03 | 2001-01-02 | 2001-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |