Title: Torsionless multiple connector reel device

Abstract: A drum-type apparatus for feeding and retrieving electrical signal cable, having an intermediary reel and cable arrangement for preventing torsional cable stresses anywhere between the drum and the output circuitry. The reel is coaxially mounted with the drum, and rotates simultaneously therewith. A ribbon cable is coiled in layers around the reel, and has one end connected to the tail end of the signal cable such that the connection rotates in unison with the drum and reel. Preferably, a housing is provided around the reel to maintain the concentricity of the ribbon cable layers. As the drum rotates, the average effective diameter of the ribbon cable coil changes without causing torsional stresses.

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Inventors: Wentzell, Timothy H. (South Windsor, CT)

Application Number: 06/287679
Filing Date: 1981-07-29
Publication_date: 1984-03-13
Assignee: Combustion, Eng (US)

Primary Class(es): 191/12.20R
Other Classes: B65H75/44; G03G21/00; H02G11/02; B65H75/38; H02G11/00; H02G11/00
US Patent Ref:

2450257	September, 1948	Simmons	191/12.2R	Reel mechanism
2751565	June, 1956	Johnston	191/12.2R	Slip ring device for electric cable reel
2972667	February, 1961	Ryder	191/12.2R	Portable cable reel
3854017	December, 1974	Crim	191/12.2R	TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC CORD REEL
3876045	April, 1975	Knarreborg	191/12.2R	REEL DEVICE FOR EXTENSION CORD

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Primary Examiner: Schacher, Richard A.
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Attorney: Ristas, James L.

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