Patent ID: 6513791
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A center drive device for attachment to a reeling apparatus having a ring-shaped reel and defining a central opening therein, said reeling apparatus also defining a slot extending about an outer periphery thereof and a sole handle slidably engaged such that the reel can be rotated while the handle remains stationary, said reeling apparatus adapted for reeling in a flexible tape onto the reel, said center drive device consisting essentially of:a body portion configured to fit within the central opening to secure said center drive device to the reel; and a drive fitting attached to a first side of said body portion, said drive fitting positioned coaxially with the central opening of the reeling apparatus and configured to be engaged by a powered driver operable to rotatably drive the center drive device, whereby the reel is rotated for reeling in the flexible tape.