Patent ID: 7438250
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hose reel apparatus having an elevated point of operation and a low-entry point for hose retrieval comprising: at least two side wall members secured in a substantially parallel arrangement; a rotatable spool assembly located between said side wall members, said spool assembly operably connected to said at least two side wall members for rotation of said spool about an axis of rotation; a crank member rotatably secured to one of said side wall members above said axis of rotation, said crank member is operably connected to said spool assembly via a first gear train to provide rotation thereto; a level-wind assembly located between said side wall members at a position below said axis of rotation, said level-wind assembly operably connected to said spool assembly, via a second gear train, so that rotation of said spool assembly provides reciprocating movement to a hose guide to uniformly and smoothly wrap a hose onto said spool assembly to provide a compact storage configuration.