Patent ID: 6877687
Filing Date: 2005-04-12
Classification: B65H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A direct current powered hose winding apparatus for use with an associated flexible hose comprising: a reel having a hub defining an axis of rotation and a pair of flanges at opposing ends of said hub and perpendicular to said axis of rotation; an enclosure having side wall panels, front and rear wall panels extending between said side wall panels, and a cover, said enclosure being constructed and arranged to receive said reel, said reel being rotatably mounted within said enclosure; a winding means constructed and arranged to provide infinite rotational movement of said reel in relation to said enclosure; and a direct current energized power assist means including; wherein said infinitely adjustable torque transfer assembly is configured to selectively and variably engage said direct current motor to said reel; whereby variable torque and rotational speed or free rotation of said reel is provided.