DEVICE FOR STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CABLES

Abstract

This device (10) for storing, transporting and installing electric wires or cables comprises a base panel (12), an upper panel (14) parallel to the base panel (12) and at least two fixing elements (16) connecting the base panel (12) and the upper panel (14), at least one cylinder (18) on which an electric wire or cable is wound, the cylinder (18) having a central space along its entire length, this space allowing an axis of predetermined geometric shape to pass, fitting into a predetermined location in the base panel (12) and in the upper panel (14), the cylinder (18) being movable in rotation around this axis. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: DEVICE FOR STORING, TRANSPORTING AND INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRES AND CABLES

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for storing, transporting and installing electrical wires and cables.

[0002] The invention belongs to the field of equipment for electric wires and electric cables in various sectors, such as construction or industry.

[0003] When an electrician installs electrical wires, it is sometimes difficult for him to unwind the wire from a crown, because it is likely to move on the ground.

[0004] Furthermore, the length of wire remaining inside the crown is not directly readable, nor even easily estimable.

[0005] Furthermore, once the packaging of a wire crown is opened, it is generally not easy to identify the value of the wire section other than by reading the data indicated on the wire itself.

[0006] Furthermore, in the case of using reels, it is generally necessary to have a dedicated tool per wire to carry out the unwinding of this wire. As many tools as there are wires are therefore required, which is not practical.

[0007] It is known to equip certain reels with an unwinder to facilitate the laying of cables. It is also known to equip certain crowns with a wire guide.

[0008] However, at present, there is no device which integrates the functions of storing, transporting and installing electrical wires or cables.

[0009] The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art.

[0010] For this purpose, the present invention proposes a device for storing, transporting and installing electric wires or cables, remarkable in that it comprises a base panel, an upper panel parallel to the base panel and at least two fixing elements connecting the base panel and the upper panel, at least one cylinder on which an electric wire or cable is wound, the cylinder having a central space along its entire length, the space allowing an axis of predetermined geometric shape to pass through, fitting into a predetermined location in the base panel and in the upper panel, the cylinder being movable in rotation around the aforementioned axis.

[0011] Thus, the present invention covers, in a compact and very easy-to-use form, all the functionalities of storing, transporting and installing electrical wires or cables. It offers a saving of time during installation, a reduction in risks linked to handling, a limitation of the scrap rate and presents a reduced environmental footprint thanks to the sustainable nature of the transport and storage solution and easier waste collection.

[0012] In a particular embodiment, the at least one cylinder has flat upper and lower faces indicating the value of the section of the wire or cable.

[0013] This makes it possible to immediately know the section of the wire or cable without having to examine the wire or cable itself.

[0014] In a particular embodiment, the upper and lower flat faces indicate the value of the section of the wire or cable by a color code.

[0015] The color code has the advantage of providing information that is directly understandable without translation and clearly visible.

[0016] In a particular embodiment, the at least one cylinder is made of cardboard.

[0017] This helps to reduce the environmental footprint of the device.

[0018] In a particular embodiment, the device further comprises a carrying case.

[0019] Thus, the device is protected against possible external attacks due for example to bad weather and is practical to transport.

[0020] In a particular embodiment, the base panel and / or the top panel has, in the region of the predetermined location of nesting of the aforementioned axis, a series of marks indicating the remaining quantity of wire or cable wound around the cylinder.

[0021] This allows you to know immediately and without any particular manipulation the remaining quantity of wire or cable.

[0022] In a particular embodiment, the base panel and / or the upper panel comprises at least one wire-holding eyelet adapted to receive one end of the wire or cable.

[0023] Thus, the end of the wire or cable is hooked neatly and this maintains a good winding around the cylinder.

[0024] In a particular embodiment, the device further comprises a carrying handle on the upper panel.

[0025] This makes it even easier to transport the device.

[0026] In a particular embodiment, the device further comprises a carrying strap on the base panel or on the top panel.

[0027] In combination with the carrying handle, or instead of it, this also makes it easier to transport the device.

[0028] In a particular embodiment, the device further comprises at least one rod equipped with a wire guide eyelet arranged on the base panel or on the upper panel.

[0029] Passing the wire or cable through the wire guide eyelet as it is being unwound ensures that the wire or cable unwound correctly.

[0030] In a particular embodiment, the at least two fixing elements are straps of adjustable length.

[0031] This makes it possible to easily adapt the height of the device to the height of the cylinders arranged therein.

[0032] In a particular embodiment, the device further comprises a geolocation system.

[0033] The user of the device thus has the possibility of tracking the position of the device, in case he leaves it somewhere temporarily unattended, which can help prevent theft.

[0034] For the same purpose as that indicated above, the present invention also proposes a refill for a device as succinctly described above, remarkable in that it comprises a cylinder on which an electric wire or cable is wound, the cylinder having a central space along its entire length and having flat upper and lower faces indicating the value of the section of the wire or cable.

[0035] Since the particular characteristics and advantages of the refill are similar to those of the device, they are not repeated here. Brief description of the drawings

[0036] Other aspects and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description below of particular embodiments, given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0037] [Fig-1] is a schematic representation of a device according to the present invention, in a particular embodiment;

[0038] [Fig.2] is a schematic representation of a step in the assembly of the device of the [Fig.l];

[0039] [Fig.3] is a schematic representation of a device according to the present invention, in a particular embodiment where it comprises a wire guide system;

[0040] [Fig.4] is a schematic representation of part of the device of [Fig.l] showing a detail of the work;

[0041] [Fig.5] is a schematic representation of a device according to the present invention, in a particular embodiment where it comprises a wire-hanging eyelet. Description of embodiment(s)

[0042] As shown in [Fig.l], in a particular embodiment, a device 10 for storing, transporting and installing electric wires or cables according to the present invention comprises a base panel 12, a parallel upper panel 14 to the base panel 12 and at least two fixing elements 16 connecting the base panel 12 and the upper panel 14.

[0043] Furthermore, the device 10 comprises one or more cylinders 18. On each cylinder 18 is wound an electric wire or an electric cable so as to form a coil of wire or a coil of cable.

[0044] Optionally, the device 10 may further comprise a carrying handle 17 arranged on the upper panel 14.

[0045] In a variant not shown, in addition to the carrying handle 17 or instead of it, the device 10 may comprise a carrying shoulder strap, arranged on the base panel 12 or on the upper panel 14.

[0046] As shown in [Fig. 2], each cylinder 18 has a central space 20 along its entire length. This central space 20 allows an axis 22 of predetermined geometric shape to pass through. By way of non-limiting example, [Fig. 2] illustrates an axis 22 having a triangular cross-section. This axis 22 fits at a predetermined location 24 in the base panel 12 and in the upper panel 14. The cylinder 18 is rotatable about the axis 22, thus allowing the wire or cable wound around this cylinder 18 to be unwound.

[0047] Each cylinder 18 has flat lower and upper faces which, optionally, indicate the value of the section of the wire or cable wound around this cylinder 18.

[0048] By way of non-limiting example, a color code can be established so that a given section corresponds to a determined color. Thus, it is sufficient to look at what color the lower or upper face of the cylinder 18 is to know the section of the wire or cable which is wound around this cylinder 18.

[0049] Knowing that the cylinders 18 are positioned vertically in the device 10, one of their flat faces is always visible and therefore makes it possible to identify the section of the wire or cable wound on each cylinder 18.

[0050] The cylinder 18 can be made of cardboard, preferably recyclable, or even recycled.

[0051] As shown in [Fig. 2], in the particular embodiment shown, the two fixing elements 16 are straps of adjustable length. This example is however not limiting. Rigid fixing elements 16 may be provided.

[0052] Optionally, the device 10 may further comprise a carrying case (not shown) such as a satchel, briefcase or satchel, in which the assembly described above may be stored. This carrying case may comprise one or more external pockets for storing accessories, tools or any other small equipment or supplies.

[0053] As shown in [Fig. 3], optionally, the device 10 may further comprise a wire guide system, consisting for example of a rod fixed to the base panel 12 or to the upper panel 14, this rod having a wire guide eyelet 30.

[0054] As shown in [Fig. 4], the upper panel 16 may have, in the region of the predetermined location 24 where the cylinder 18 fits into the panel, a series of marks 40 which indicate the remaining quantity of wire or cable wound on the cylinder 18. These marks 40 may also be provided on the base panel 14. Thus, as wire or cable is consumed, the cylinder will reveal new marks, indicating a lesser quantity of available wire or cable remaining. By way of non-limiting example, marks may be provided on one of the two panels 14, 16 which indicate the remaining length for a wire with a cross-section of 1.5 mm2 and marks on the other panel which indicate the remaining length for a wire with a cross-section of 2.5 mm2. Thus, the same system for reading the remaining quantity of wire operates for wires of two different cross-sections.

[0055] As shown in [Fig. 5], optionally, the device 10 may further comprise, on the upper panel 14 (as shown) and / or on the base panel 12, at least one wire-holding eyelet 50 adapted to receive one end of the wire or cable wound on one of the cylinders 18.

[0056] Optionally, the device 10 may further be equipped with a geolocation system, for example of the GPS type, known per se. Thus, the user of the device 10 may, for example by means of an application on his smartphone or other telecommunications terminal, consult at any time the geographical position of the device 10 if he is not in the vicinity of the latter.

[0057] The cylinders 18 once empty can be removed from the predetermined locations 24 and recycled if they are made of a recyclable material, whether cardboard or another material suitable for reuse. Then refills, that is to say new cylinders 18 as described above, can be fitted into the predetermined locations 24.

[0058] In a cylinder 18 not yet used, the wire or cable is for example covered with a plastic film on which the regulatory label is affixed.

[0059] The device 10 can contain a variable number of cylinders 18. In the particular embodiment illustrated, it contains three, but as a variant, space can for example be provided for five cylinders 18.

Claims

Claims

1. Device (10) for storing, transporting and installing electric wires or cables, comprising a base panel (12), an upper panel (14) parallel to said base panel (12) and at least two fixing elements (16) connecting said base panel (12) and said upper panel (14), at least one cylinder (18) on which an electric wire or cable is wound, said cylinder (18) having a central space (20) over its entire length, said space (20) allowing an axis (22) of predetermined geometric shape to pass therethrough, fitting at a predetermined location (24) in said base panel (12) and in said upper panel (14), said cylinder (18) being movable in rotation about said axis, characterized in that said at least two fixing elements (16) are straps of adjustable length.

2. Device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that said at least one cylinder (18) has flat upper and lower faces indicating the value of the section of said wire or cable.

3. Device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that said upper and lower flat faces indicate the value of the section of said wire or cable by a color code.

4. Device (10) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that said at least one cylinder (18) is made of cardboard.

5. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a carrying case.

6. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base panel (12) and said upper panel (14) have, in the region of said predetermined location (24) of nesting of said axis, a series of marks (40) indicating the remaining quantity of wire or cable wound around said cylinder (18).

7. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base panel (12) and / or said upper panel (14) comprises at least one wire-holding eyelet (50) adapted to receive one end of said wire or cable.

8. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a carrying handle (17) on said upper panel (14).

9. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a carrying strap on said base panel (12) or on said upper panel (14).

10. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises at least one rod equipped with a wire guide eyelet (30) arranged on said base panel (12) or on said upper panel (14).

11. Device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a geolocation system.

12. Refill for a device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cylinder (18) on which an electric wire or cable is wound, said cylinder (18) having a central space (20) over its entire length and having flat upper and lower faces indicating the value of the section of said wire or cable, said cylinder (18) being made of cardboard.

13. Refill according to claim 12, characterized in that said upper and lower flat faces indicate the value of the section of said wire or cable by a color code.

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