Patent ID: 8328127
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A plastic spool assembly for receiving and supporting a strand of cordage comprising a central barrel having opposite cylindrical ends with an annular recess extending about each barrel end perimeter in proximity to each end, and a circular end flange for attachment to each cylindrical end of the barrel, each end flange having a central hub defining a central opening for receiving the cylindrical end of the barrel in tight-fitting engagement, said central hub opening having an annular ridge formed thereon extending radially inwardly for snap-fitting into and mating with the annular recess of the central barrel for tight-fitting locking engagement therewith, each end flange having a plurality of radial slots formed about the central hub opening for flexing of the end flange adjacent the central hub opening for snap-fitting of an end flange onto the central barrel in the annular recess at each end of the barrel.