Patent ID: 6439360
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: B65H,H02G

Abstract:
An extension cord reel assembly comprising:a housing having edges and faces so as to define a cavity having a spool portion and a mounting portion wherein the mounting portion cavity is positioned at an outer perimeter of the spool portion of the cavity and wherein an access opening is formed in the housing adjacent the spool portion of the cavity; a suspension assembly coupled to the housing adjacent the mounting portion of the housing wherein the suspension assembly includes a suspension member mounted so as to extend outward from the edge to allow the suspension member to be mounted on an exposed surface, such that the housing can pivot with respect to the exposed surface in two directions and wherein the suspension assembly comprises: a U-shaped bracket having two side members and an interconnecting member wherein the two side members are connected to the housing adjacent the mounting portion of the housing; and the suspension member attached to the interconnecting member so as to allow the housing to be suspended above the ground by engagement between the suspension member and a suspension location and wherein the suspension assembly is attached to the housing such that the spool portion of the housing is located beneath the connection point of the U-shaped bracket to the mounting portion of the housing and wherein the suspension assembly further includes one or more reinforcing members that extend between the two side members of the U-shaped bracket in the mounting portion of the housing; a spool member mounted within the spool portion of the housing wherein an electrical cord is stored on the spool member and can exit the cavity via the access opening in the housing; and a circuit breaker having a push button wherein the push button of the circuit breaker is mounted in a cutout formed in one of the side members of the U-shaped bracket so that the button is at least partially protected by the side member of the U-shaped bracket.