Handheld reeling device handle

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-26
NELLIS JONATHAN DAVID
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The patent describes a handle strap for a reeling device that is flexible and can be easily inserted or collapsed for compact storage. This strap is made from a resilient material that allows the handle to form a loop that is self-supporting when attached to the device frame. This feature makes it easier for the operator to insert their hand into the loop and use the device.

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Unfortunately, the rotational cranking forces of the winding-hand on the reeling device can cause the handle attached to the reeling device frame, to rotate around its axis, inside the closed hand, when the force moments generated by cranking the spool are not perpendicular to the handle axis and the hand's grip is not strong enough to prevent rotation on the handle's axis.
This results in hand fatigue to the operator and difficulty when winding, due to the excessive movement of the reeling device around the handle axis in the holding-hand.
The handle is fixed at one end and removable at the other, to adjust the bail for the appropriate length, so the user's hand can operate the brake, but does not provide a means for preventing the adjustable end of the bail handle from coming off the hook when tension is not maintained on the handle.
The bail handle being removable on one end is a liability in situations when the user may not have a free hand available to re-hook the strap, should it come off when not in use, such as when the reel is stored in a pocket.
When SCUBA diving, manual dexterity can be hampered by thick gloves and the ability to re-hook a removable strap end, would be hampered by this.
Similarly, not having two hands available to install the bail onto the hook or not being able to see the bail and hook, from to a complete loss of visibility due to darkness or severely turbid water, would also hamper use of the reeling device.
The Smith reeling device also does not provide a provision for maintaining an open loop, through which to insert the hand, which is necessary for the expeditious insertion of the hand, under challenging operating conditions and when time is a factor.

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[0017]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a handheld reeling device, with a handle strap 6 which is securely fastened to a reeling device frame 5 with fastening hardware 7. The handle strap 6 is made from a resilient flexible material, such as a polymer or similar type material or composite of two or more materials that create a resilient flexible handle strap 6. The handle strap material is relatively flat when not stressed, but when it is bent to install on the reeling device frame 5, the stress of bending, creates an open loop that is self-supporting. The ends of the handle strap 6 are securely fastened to the reeling device frame 5 in such a way that it bends the handle strap 6, so that it results in an open loop large enough to allow the hand, held flat with the fingers extended and touching laterally, to enter.

[0018]It is understood that a pre-formed handle strap made of resilient flexible material that does not need to be bent could also be used instead of a m...

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An improved handle for handheld reeling devices that utilizes an open hand instead of a closed grip, to hold the reeling device. A resilient flexible water resistant strap securely attached to reeling device frame, creates a self-supporting open loop through which the operator inserts a hand with greater ease while also being deflectable against the reeling device frame for compactness during storage. The use of an open hand for hold the reeling device frame provides better control over the reeling device from the forces generated by the motion of the winding-hand.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 123,789 filed Nov. 26, 2015.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]This invention relates generally to handheld reeling devices for elongated flexible elements, and more particularly to the handle by which the reeling device is held.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]These handheld reeling devices are commonly used for SCUBA diving, long tape measures in excess of 40 feet and other application where an elongated flexible element, such as string, line, wire or fabric tape is pulled out for use and then retracted for storage. An example of their use would be during diving inside an underwater cave, one end of a line is attached to the entrance of a cave, and the diver unwinds line off of a reel as they enter, so that they can find their way out if they lose visibility, due to complete darkness or extreme turbidity of the water. As the dive...

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IPC IPC(8): B65H75/40
CPCB65H2402/412B65H75/406
InventorNELLIS, JONATHAN DAVID
OwnerNELLIS JONATHAN DAVID