Patent ID: 6488224
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
In combination:a cable reel support; a spring-loaded cable reel rotatably mounted on said cable reel support; a cable wound upon said cable reel which may be manually pulled from said cable reel against the spring action of said spring-loaded cable reel to a locked extended position and which may be rewound upon said cable reel by the spring action of said spring-loaded cable reel when said cable reel has been moved to an unlocked position; a hydraulic braking mechanism removably operatively connected to said cable reel for controlling the rate of rotation of said cable reel as said cable is rewound upon said cable reel; a first sprocket mounted on said cable reel for rotation therewith; a first shaft rotatably mounted on said cable reel support; a second sprocket mounted on said first shaft; and a chain extending around said first and second sprockets; said hydraulic braking mechanism being operatively connected to said shaft.