Patent ID: 11926503
Assignee: TRIPLE C MANUFACTURING, INC.
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A reel utility comprising:
a. a lifting arm configured to support a reel;
b. a brake bracket that pivots upon the lifting arm;
c. a brake mechanism mounted to the brake bracket and operable to move between a non-contact position and a contact position with the reel while the reel is supported by the lifting arm, wherein the brake mechanism comprises:
i. a brake wheel;
ii. a hydraulic motor operably connected to the brake wheel;
iii. wherein the hydraulic motor comprises:
1. an input;
2. an output;
3. a first hydraulic circuit connected to the input and the output of the hydraulic motor and disconnected from a pump; and
4. a flow control valve connected to the first hydraulic circuit between the input and output.