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Swivel metal hose cart

a hose cart and hose reel technology, applied in the direction of spraying vehicles, tank vehicles, insect catchers and killers, etc., can solve the problems of carts that are difficult to tip backward, carts that are difficult to topple over on top, and users of small stature's difficulty in removing, etc., to increase the hose capacity and maneuverability, easy to remove, and increase durability and stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-20
SUNCAST
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[0013]The hose reel cart of the instant invention utilizes plastic and metal component construction for increased durability and stability while still remaining lightweight for increased hose capacity and maneuverability. Additionally the hose reel can pivot about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal rotary axis of the hose reel thereby enabling the hose to be readily removed from the hose reel irrespective of the location of the user without the danger of the hose reel cart tipping over. This pivoting ability of the hose reel also permits the hose to be wound onto the hose reel evenly irrespective of the location of the hose without the user having to constantly reposition the hose reel cart. This pivoting ability also enables the use of a wider than normal hose reel thereby increasing the capacity of the length of hose which can be carried on the reel. Further, the hose is wound around the reel by use of a crank which provides a direct rotational link between the crank and the winding of the reel.
[0014]Accordingly, it is an objective of the instant invention to provide a sturdy, portable hose reel cart wherein the hose reel is rotated about a first axis to wind up and play out a hose from the reel. The hose reel can also be pivoted about a second axis, substantially perpendicular to the first axis to facilitate removal of and replacement of the hose onto the reel.
[0015]It is a further objective of the instant invention to provide a portable hose reel cart utilizing a combination of metal and plastic covered metal components for improved corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity.
[0016]It is yet another objective of the instant invention to provide a portable hose reel cart having four flotation tires to easily transport heavy and / or long lengths of hose across uneven, rough and / or soft terrain without lifting or tilting the hose reel cart.
[0017]It is a still further objective of the invention to provide a pivotal connection between the hose reel and the hose reel cart whereby the hose reel can also be readily separated from the hose reel cart.

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It can be difficult for a user of small stature to tip the cart backward.
It is also dangerous should the user tip the cart too far backward causing the cart to topple over on top of them.
This can be extremely difficult for certain individuals especially on uneven or rough terrain.

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[0028]Referring now to FIGS. 1-9, wherein like elements are numbered consistently throughout, there is illustrated a portable hose reel cart generally indicated by reference numeral 10, embodying the principles of the present invention. The hose reel cart 10 is useful for holding, paying out, retrieving and transporting large amounts of hose between a storage location and a use location. The major components of the hose reel cart include a reel assembly 12, a cradle assembly 14, a carriage assembly 22 coupled to the cradle assembly, a handle assembly 16 and four wheel assemblies 20. In a typical arrangement, the hose reel cart is capable of storing upwards of 300 feet of a ⅝ inch common hose on the spool 12.

[0029]The hose reel cart 10 includes a carriage assembly 22. In a preferred embodiment, the carriage assembly includes a pair of horizontally disposed base support elements 24, 26. A front portion of the carriage assembly includes vertical carriage frame elements 28, 30 which are...

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Abstract

A hose reel cart utilizes metal and coated metal component construction for increased durability and stability while still remaining lightweight for increased hose capacity and maneuverability. Additionally the hose reel can pivot about an axis which is substantially perpendicular to the horizontal rotary axis of the hose reel thereby enabling the hose to be readily removed from the hose reel irrespective of the location of the user without the danger of the hose reel cart tipping over. This pivoting ability of the hose reel also permits the hose to be wound onto the hose reel evenly irrespective of the location of the hose without the user having to constantly reposition the hose reel cart. This pivoting ability also enables the use of a wider than normal hose reel thereby increasing the capacity of the length of hose which can be carried on the reel. Further, the hose is wound around the reel by use of a crank which provides a direct rotational link between the crank and the winding of the reel.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to hose reel carts and in particular hose reel carts having a reel assembly which can swivel or pivot along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hose reel or spool.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Portable hose reel carts for dispensing, retrieval and storage of flexible elongate tubular objects such as garden hoses, air hoses and the like, have become very popular, especially around the house. Construction of hose reel carts has gradually evolved over time. At first the hose reel carts were constructed entirely of metal. Gradually plastic components replaced the metal components such that now many hose reel carts are formed entirely of plastic components. In general hose reel carts have a centrally disposed rotatable spool and a crank handle for reeling of the flexible hose, a frame for supporting the rotatable spool, two wheels at one end of the base of the frame, and a handle on a top portion of the ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65H75/34
CPCB65H75/403B65H2701/33B65H75/4463Y10T137/6899
Inventor STEIN, ROBERT
Owner SUNCAST
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