Patent ID: 10046941

Abstract:
A cable support system includes a frame, an axle disposed within the frame, and a drum or roller having a rim for receiving the axle such that the drum is supported by and rotates on the axle, wherein the drum is in rollable contact with the cable for supporting the cable and configured for cable to move across surface of the roller while the roller is rotating to facilitate paying out or taking up the cable as the roller rotates. A stand includes a top portion in contact or physical communication with the frame and a plurality of legs which extend downwardly from the top portion, elevating the frame to facilitate the pay out or taking up of the cable over objects below the frame. The system is capable of switching between at least two different states or modes of use: a first mode, in which the roller and frame are positioned above the top portion; and a second mode, in which the roller and frame are positioned below the top portion of the stand, generally hanging from or suspended from the top portion of the stand.