Patent ID: 6726143
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
An apparatus for winding line onto a spool having a hub with an inner surface defining a central cavity therein, said apparatus comprising:a header that is hollow and has a longitudinal axis, longitudinally opposing ends, an interior defined therein, and opposing first and second sides; a pair of prongs transversely and outwardly extending from the first side of the header; a prong adjustment means for adjusting the longitudinal separation between the prongs, which as received in the cavity of the spool can be adjusted to be in snug contact with said inner surface to thereby securely hold the spool, the prong adjustment means including a first shaft upon which the prongs are adjustable received and which longitudinally extends from one end to the other end of the header in the interior thereof; a second shaft affixed to the header so as to transversely and outwardly extend from the second side thereof; and a second shaft rotation means for rotating the Second shaft to thereby also rotate the header and prongs, such that the spool as securely held by the prongs is rotatable by rotation of the second shaft so as to permit winding of line upon the spool.