Patent ID: 6021974
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for coiling and uncoiling an elongated flexible element thereon, said flexible element having an outward and an inner end, said apparatus comprising:at least one end wall having a centralized circular opening therein and a first and a second group of openings radially disposed from said central opening;a first plurality of removable rod members disposed about said centralized opening wherein each respective rod is attached to said at least one end wall at each opening in said first group of openings, said rod members equidistantly spaced from each other, each of said rod members collectively forming a structurally open, centralized core for coiling said flexible element therearound, said core coextensive with said circular opening of said at least one end wall, said rod members retained in said at least one wall after said core is formed and when said flexible element is to be uncoiled; anda second plurality of removable rod members disposed about said centralized opening and wherein each respective rod of said second plurality is attached to said at least one end wall at each opening of said second group of openings, said second plurality of removable rod members attached to said end wall after said coil is formed, said second rod members for retaining and holding an outer edge of said coil.