Vertical Cable Reel Carrier with Rotating Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable reel systems are inefficient for transport and installation, requiring frequent bending and straining, which can lead to back injuries and damage to surfaces, and they do not easily accommodate multiple reels or large spools.
Innovation Solution
A vertical cable reel carrier system with a rotatable base and detachable handle allows for easy transportation and reduced bending, featuring a 90° handle attachment to a post that rotates the reel, enabling vertical orientation and easy handling of multiple spools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the reel is rotatably mounted on a holder for cable dispensing, then the cable can be easily unwound in a straight configuration, but the installer must repeatedly bend down to pick up and deposit the reel, increasing risk of back injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the reel from horizontal ground placement to vertical suspension. The reel is mounted on a carrier that hangs from the installer's belt, changing the spatial dimension from ground-level horizontal operation to body-mounted vertical operation. This eliminates repeated bending while maintaining cable dispensing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a carrier as an intermediary device between the installer and the reel. The carrier includes a holder that rotatably mounts the reel and attaches to the installer's belt, serving as a mediator that enables cable unwinding without direct manual handling of the reel.
2Productivity
If the installer carries larger reels or spools of cable to increase installation efficiency, then more cable can be transported per trip, but the device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal carrier system that can accommodate multiple reel sizes and types. The holder is configured to accept standard cable reels, and the belt attachment mechanism allows the same carrier to be used for different reel configurations, enabling the installer to handle various reel sizes without requiring multiple specialized devices.
3Productivity
If multiple reels are accommodated on the carrier, then the installer can service multiple locations without returning to the truck, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested configuration where one reel can be placed inside or alongside another reel on the carrier. The holder structure allows for nested or adjacent reel arrangements, enabling the installer to carry multiple reels in a compact configuration that minimizes space requirements while maintaining accessibility.
4Ease of operation
If the reel is transported horizontally on the ground, then the handling is simple, but damage to walls, floors, and entry door glass may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier serves as an intermediary that elevates the reel from ground contact to body-mounted transport. By suspending the reel vertically on the carrier rather than dragging it horizontally on the ground, the system eliminates contact between the reel and vulnerable surfaces such as walls, floors, and glass doors.
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AI summary
A reel carrier system for vertical transportation of a reel includes a base having an inner portion rotatable with respect to an outer portion. The inner portion is attached to a perpendicular post such that rotation of the post rotates the inner portion. Coupled to the post is a handle such that rotation of the handle rotates the post. At least one of the handle and the attachment section detaches from the post for disposing the reel on the inner portion.