Patent ID: 6367725
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
A wire distributor for dispensing electrical wire spooled about the distributor, comprising:a stationary hub having an opening defined therein; a hollow central cylindrical shaft rotatably disposed about said stationary hub and having an upper portion; an attachment means for attaching said stationary hub to an elevated stationary location so that the stationary hub is suspended from the elevated location; a sleeve slidably disposed about said central cylindrical shaft; a plurality of spokes radially disposed about said central cylindrical shaft, each spoke including a first leg having a first end pivotally attached to the upper portion of said central shaft and having a second end, a second leg having a first end pivotally attached to said sleeve and having a second end, and a retractable, pivoting corner formed by the junction of the seconds ends of said first and second legs; and a retractable button disposed in said central cylindrical shaft, the button precluding sliding movement of said sleeve when the button is in an extended position; wherein said sleeve is slidable between an open position in which said spokes form a conical frame about said central shaft, and a closed position in which said spokes collapse against said central shaft, the conical frame being adapted for receiving electrical wire spooled about the conical frame.