Patent ID: 9042700
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: B65H,G02B

Abstract:
1. A spool assembly comprising: a drum having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end, the drum having an inner surface that defines a bore that extends through the first and second axial ends; a drum support disposed in the bore of the drum, the drum support having a first end and an oppositely disposed second end, the drum support having an exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface of the drum support and the inner surface of the drum define a plurality of channels; a first flange engaged to the first end of the drum support; a second flange engaged to the second end of the drum support, wherein a space between the first flange and the second flange defines a first spooling region; and a telecommunications cable coiled around the core within the first spooling region, wherein at least a portion of the cable is coiled proximate the first flange and outside the first spooling region.