Patent ID: 6622957
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A62C,B65H

Abstract:
A variable size hose winder apparatus comprising:a base; a fixed back plate being adapted to be attached to said base; a rotating means, said means having a plurality of removably attached tines supporting winding of a fire hose, said rotating means being removably attached to said back plate; an inner plate having a front side and a rear side, said front side being adapted to receive a coupling of said fire hose, said inner plate having a plurality of holes through which said tines protrude, said inner plate being adapted to slidably engage said tines, and said inner plate being disposed between said back plate and said fire hose; and pushing means, said pushing means engaging said rear side of said inner plate and being adapted to be controlled by a single operator, wherein after said operator completes a winding operation, said operator actuates said pushing means, pushing said rear side of said inner plate along said tines, thereby allowing the wound fire hose to be removed intact.