Patent ID: 9126800
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
1. A cable reel comprising: a central hub having a first end and a second end; a first flange coupled to the first end of the central hub and having a first annular rim defining a first outer periphery; a second flange coupled to the second end of the central hub and having a second annular rim defining a second outer periphery and a side periphery; a secondary hub adjacent the central hub having a first end and a second end, the second flange coupled to the first end of the secondary hub; a third flange coupled to the second end of the secondary hub; wherein the secondary hub and third flange are disposed within the side periphery of the second flange; at least one notch disposed in the first annular rim of the first flange and disposed within a portion of a spoke section, the spoke section rigidly securing the first annular rim to a central portion of the first flange; at least one notch disposed within an outer annular periphery of the third flange; and a cable holding means proximate the secondary hub for restraining a portion of a cable.