Patent ID: 6416009
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A retractable hose reel assembly comprising a casing, a reel rotatably mounted in the casing, drive means for rotating the reel in a direction corresponding to winding of the hose on the reel, first retaining means for preventing or limiting rotational movement of the reel in a winding direction and second retaining means for preventing or limiting rotational movement of the reel in an unwinding direction, wherein the second retaining means include an actuating member manually movable between an operative locking position, in which the second retaining means prevent or limit unwinding movement of the reel, and an inoperative unlocked position in which the second retaining means are inoperative, and wherein the actuating member is a pivotally movable lever incorporating or carrying a projecting end in the form of a crank, which, in the operative position, projects into the path of movement of the rotatable reel or a member carried thereby, in order to block rotation of the reel in an unwinding direction.