Patent ID: 6234418
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: B65H,H02G

Abstract:
A line storage device, for storing and deploying a line having two ends and a length between the two ends, comprising:a core;a first plate and a second plate, each circular in shape having an outer circumference, the first plate and second plate each having an inner side and an outer side, the first plate and second plate each having a flat portion, the first plate and second plate joined by the core such that their inner sides face each other, wherein the first plate and second plate extend substantially parallel at their flat portions such that a space of uniform width is created therebetween; andthe first plate having a pass-through opening between the inner side and outer side thereof near the outer circumference, the first plate having an S-shaped channel extending from adjacent to the pass-through opening to the core, the S-shaped channel having a tangential opening near the core, the S-shaped channel protruding from the outer side of the first plate but open at the inner side of the first plate, such that the line may travel through the pass-through opening into the S-shaped channel thereat, the line exiting the S-shaped channel adjacent to the core at the tangential opening and then winding around the core numerous times to effect storage of the length of line, wherein the line winds over and across the S-shaped channel without interference therefrom.