Patent ID: 6241094
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B21C,B23K,B65D,B65H,H01L

Abstract:
A spool case for storing a spool having a center axis and including at least one flange with an outer axial face and an inner axial face perpendicular to the center axis of the spool, and an outer circumferential edge face extending along a direction substantially parallel to the center axis of the spool and connecting the outer axial face and the inner axial face, said spool case comprising:a base and a cover axially fitted to each other along an axial direction corresponding to the direction of the center axis of the spool and readily detached from one another along the axial direction,at least one of said base and said cover having a plurality of engaging pieces formed thereon that removably engage and support the outer circumferential edge face of the flange of the spool in at least a horizontal position of the spool when said base and said cover are detached from one another; andsaid at least one of said base and said cover supporting the spool to be transported when said base and said cover are detached from one another, via the engagement of said engaging pieces to the outer circumferential edge face of the flange and the support of said engaging pieces of the outer circumferential edge face of the flange when said base and said cover are detached from one another.