Patent ID: 7566196
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: B65H,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A loading system, comprising: a main frame supported by a plurality of wheels, the main frame including a pair of spaced-apart support arms extending in a longitudinal direction of the loading system; a lifting frame pivotally attached to said main frame, said lifting frame including a lever arm and a pair of spaced-apart lifting arms directly connected to the lever arm, the pair of spaced-apart lifting arms extending in the longitudinal direction of the loading system, the pair of spaced-apart lifting arms of the lifting frame in conjunction with the pair of spaced-apart support arms of the main frame defining a spool receiving volume in the rear of the loading system; a support rack attached to said lifting arms, said support rack comprising a pair of spaced-apart rack members, said rack members being configured to support a spool, each rack member extending mainly vertically from one of the lifting arms; and a connecting device for connecting said lifting frame to the main frame to prevent pivoting movement of said lifting frame, wherein the rear of said loading system is open to afford the loading, transporting, and unloading of spools, and wherein each of said rack members includes a plurality of pockets at various heights along said rack members to accommodate different sized spools, the pockets forming a resting and securing place for ends of spindles upon which spools are positioned, wherein the plurality of pockets are U-shaped pockets, wherein each of said rack members includes a locking device and a securing rack for holding the spindles in said pockets, and wherein said securing rack is kept in position by the locking device which is spring loaded to hold it in one of a locking position, engaged position, unlocked position, or disengaged position.