Patent ID: 6267319
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: A62C,B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
A dual-mode apparatus capable of rolling up collapsed hose into either one of a compact hose roll and an expanded hose coil, the apparatus being adapted to allow use of a plurality of provided extension arms when rolling up collapsed hose into an expanded coil, the apparatus comprising:(a) a removable crank having a handle and a forked shaft; and(b) a mounting plate rotatably mounted on a fixed support, the mounting plate having mechanical connection points for the crank and the plurality of extension arms, the crank and the fixed support being situated on opposite sides of the mounting plate;whereby the removable crank and mounting plate are arranged to facilitate transmission of torque from the crank, through the forked shaft, to:(1) a compact hose roll directly through a mechanical connection between the forked shaft and an end of a section of collapsed hose; and(2) an expanded hose coil through the mounting plate and the plurality of extension arms.