EP4292970A1 - Dispositif et procédé de manipulation d'un produit enroulable - Google Patents

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EP4292970A1
EP4292970A1 EP22179636.0A EP22179636A EP4292970A1 EP 4292970 A1 EP4292970 A1 EP 4292970A1 EP 22179636 A EP22179636 A EP 22179636A EP 4292970 A1 EP4292970 A1 EP 4292970A1
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Fredrik Lööw
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/04—Kinds or types
    • B65H75/08—Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section
    • B65H75/14—Kinds or types of circular or polygonal cross-section with two end flanges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/18—Constructional details
    • B65H75/22—Constructional details collapsible; with removable parts
    • B65H75/2218—Collapsible hubs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/18—Constructional details
    • B65H75/22—Constructional details collapsible; with removable parts
    • B65H75/2245—Constructional details collapsible; with removable parts connecting flange to hub
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/50—Storage means for webs, tapes, or filamentary material
    • B65H2701/51—Cores or reels characterised by the material
    • B65H2701/511—Cores or reels characterised by the material essentially made of sheet material
    • B65H2701/5116—Wood veneer

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  • the present invention relates to devices for handling rollable products, such as chains or cables.
  • Rollable products such as chains or cables
  • a reel is especially convenient for handling rollable products, since it facilitates easy winding and unwinding.
  • the rollable product and the reel is not produced at the same location, and thus the reel needs to be transported to the location of the rollable product for winding and subsequent transportation thereof.
  • reels are bulky, resulting in transportation with poor utilization of space. Since transportation is not only costly, but taxing on the environment, there is a need for an improved solution.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a device for handling rollable products which device may be stored in a more space-efficient manner, or transported in a more space-efficient manner.
  • a further object is to provide a method for handling a rollable product in a more space-efficient manner.
  • a device for handling a rollable product such as a chain or a cable, comprising: a first and a second end piece, and a plurality of crossbars extending between the first and second end piece and configured to support the rollable product; wherein each of the first and second end piece comprises a plurality of grooves, each groove extending in a radially inward direction from a peripheral portion of the first or the second end piece; wherein each crossbar comprises a first and second end portion, each having a shape complementary to the shape of the plurality of grooves of the first and second end piece for allowing releasable attachment of the crossbar to the first and second end piece by insertion of the first and second end portion into one of the plurality of grooves of the first and second end piece, respectively.
  • the crossbar is releasably attached to the first and second end piece, a selectively assemblable and disassemblable device is provided.
  • the device may thus be stored or transported in an unassembled state, in which it occupies less space than in an assembled state.
  • end pieces and crossbars may e.g. be arranged in the same plane during storing or transportation.
  • a more space-efficient storage or transportation of the device is achieved.
  • a more cost-efficient solution is provided.
  • the device is may be configured to be reversibly dissassemblable, such that it may be re-used.
  • an end portion has a shape complementary to the shape of the plurality of grooves is to be understood as the end portion being configured to be readily insertable in the groove in at least one direction.
  • the shape of at least one cross-section of the groove is complementary to the shape of the end portions.
  • each groove may be provided with an inlet accessible from a side edge of the first or the second end piece such that each first and second end portion is insertable in the radially inward direction into one of the plurality of grooves.
  • the end portion may e.g. be inserted in the radially inward direction by force applied by means of a rubber mallet.
  • the end portions may have any shape.
  • the end portions may be substantially triangular.
  • the end portions may be substantially rectangular.
  • each end portion may be formed as a tenon of dovetail type.
  • the grooves have a shape complementary to a dovetail shape.
  • the end portions when arranged within a respective groove, prevents separation of the crossbar and an end piece in a longitudinal direction of the device.
  • the grooves may have any other shape in any other cross-section thereof.
  • the grooves may have a substantially rectangular cross-section as seen in a plane along the radial direction.
  • each groove may be tapered in the radially inward direction.
  • the crossbars may be made of any material.
  • the crossbars are made of a lightweight material, such as a lightweight polymeric material.
  • the crossbars are made of a plywood material.
  • the first and second end piece are preferably made of the same material as the crossbars.
  • the plywood material of each crossbar may comprise layers oriented in planes parallel with a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the device and a radial axis defined by the radial extension of the grooves associated with the crossbar.
  • the crossbars are stronger in the radial direction.
  • the crossbars are better adapted to withstand forces in the radial direction, and thus better adapted to support the rollable product.
  • At least one of the first and second end piece may comprise a fastener for attaching the rollable product to the device.
  • the fastener may e.g. be a pair of plugs, such as woodens plugs, a hook, a noose or a clamp.
  • the fastener may be arranged anywhere on the device.
  • the fastener may be arranged on a side of an end piece.
  • the fastener may be arranged on a crossbar.
  • the device may be configured to be attached to a winder in order to facilitate more efficient winding of the rollable product.
  • the device may comprise means for connecting to a winder.
  • each of the first and second end piece may comprise a projecting journal extending along a longitudinal axis of the device.
  • a projecting journal may be attached to winder.
  • each of the first and second end piece may be provided with a through-hole for receiving an shaft extending through the device along a longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the first and second end piece may be configured to receive a shaft of a winder.
  • a method for handling a rollable product such as a chain or a cable, comprising: sending a device for handling the rollable product in an unassembled state to a first location of the rollable product, the device comprising a first and a second end piece, and a plurality of crossbars; assembling the device at the first location by inserting a first and second end portion of each crossbar into one of a plurality of grooves of the first and second end piece, respectively, each groove extending in a radially inward direction from a peripheral portion of the first or the second end piece, wherein each first and second end portion has a shape complementary to the shape of the plurality of grooves, such that each crossbar is releasably attached to and extends between the first and second end piece; winding up, at the first location, the rollable product on the device such that it is supported by the plurality of crossbars, thereby obtaining a wound rollable product.
  • inserting the first and second end portion of each crossbar into one of the plurality of grooves of the first and second end piece, respectively may comprise inserting each of the first and second end portion into the associated groove via an inlet of the groove accessible from a side edge of the first or the second end piece.
  • the end portion may be inserted by force applied by means of a rubber mallet.
  • the method may further comprise shipping the wound rollable product to a second location different from the first location of the rollable product.
  • the wound rollable product is shipped in a state in which it is easy to unwound once it reaches its destination, thereby being easily accessible for an intended consumer.
  • the method may further comprise unwinding the wound rollable product at the second location; and disassembling the device.
  • the device may e.g. be disassembled by application of force on the cross bars in a radially outwards direction.
  • the crossbars may be extracted in a radially outwards direction.
  • the force may e.g. be applied by pliers.
  • the device may be disassembled in reversible manner, such that it may be re-used.
  • Unwinding may comprise connecting the device to a winder by a means for connecting the device to a winder.
  • the means may e.g. be a projecting journal extending along a longitudinal axis of the device, or a through-hole for receiving an shaft extending through the device along a longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the method may further comprise returning the device, in the unassembled state, to the first location.
  • the device may be transported, after having been used to support a rollable product, in a more space-efficient manner.
  • Fig 1 shows an exploded view of a device 1 for handling a rollable product, such as a chain or a cable, according to a first aspect of the present invention.
  • the device 1 is in an unassembled state.
  • the device 1 comprises a first end piece 2 and a second end piece 3.
  • the first and second end pieces 2, 3 are shaped as flat, substantially circular disks.
  • the first and second end pieces 2, 3 are not limited to being circular.
  • the end pieces 2, 3 may be substantially quadratic, or hexagonal, or polygonal.
  • the first and second end pieces 2, 3 are preferably made of a plywood material. However, the first and second end pieces 2, 3 could alternatively be made of any other lightweight material, such as a lightweight polymeric material.
  • Each of the first and second end piece 2, 3 comprises a plurality of grooves 4.
  • Each groove 4 extends in a radially inward direction from a peripheral portion 2A of the first end piece 2 or a peripheral portion 3A of the second end piece 3.
  • the plurality of grooves 4 are further illustrated in and discussed in relation to Fig. 3B .
  • Each of the first and second end piece 2, 3 further comprises a respective through-hole 5 for receiving a shaft.
  • the shaft may e.g. extend through the device 1 along a longitudinal axis thereof, when the device 1 is in an assembled state (shown in Fig. 2 ).
  • the device 1 when in an assembled state, may receive a shaft of a winder in order to facilitate more efficient winding of a rollable product to be wound on the device 1.
  • the device 1 may comprise an alternative means for connecting to a winder, such as a projecting journal.
  • each of the first and second end piece 2, 3 may comprise a projecting journal extending along a longitudinal axis of the device 1.
  • one end piece 2, 3 comprises a projecting journal
  • the other end piece 2, 3 comprises a through-hole 5.
  • Each of the first and second end piece 2, 3 further comprises a respective cut-out 7.
  • the cut-out 7 is configured to receive a member for preventing rotation of the device 1 around the longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the member may be a shaft connected to a rigid wall or floor, such that the device in an assembled state may be stored on the shaft in a rotationally stable manner. It is to be understood that, for the device 1 to be configured to be stored in a rotationally stable manner, it is sufficient if only on end piece 2, 3 comprises a cut-out 7.
  • the device 1 may further comprise fastener 8 for attaching a rollable product to the device 1.
  • the rollable product may be attached to the device 1 for easier winding of the product.
  • the fastener 8 may e.g. be a hook, a noose or a clamp.
  • the fastener 8 is a pair of plugs, such as a pair of wooden plugs.
  • the fastener 8 is arranged on an inner side 2C of the first end piece 2.
  • the fastener 8 may instead be arranged on an inner side 3C of the second end piece 3.
  • the device 1 may comprise two fasteners 8, wherein one fastener 8 is arranged on the inner side 2C of the first end piece 2, wheras the other fastener 8 is arranged on the inner side 3C of the second end piece 3.
  • any fastener 8 may be arranged on a crossbar 6.
  • the device 1 further comprises a plurality of crossbars 6 extending between the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • the plurality of crossbars 6 are preferably made of a plywood material.
  • the plurality of crossbars 6 could alternatively be made of any other lightweight material, such as a lightweight polymeric material.
  • the plurality of crossbars 6 and the first and second end pieces 2, 3 are made of the same material.
  • the plurality of crossbars 6 may be made of a material different from the material of the first and second end pieces 2, 3.
  • each crossbar 6 is configured to be releasably attached to the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • each crossbar 6 comprises a first and second end portion 6A, 6B, each having a shape complementary to the shape of the plurality of grooves 4 of the first and second end piece 2, 3, wherein a first end portion 6A is configured to be arranged in a groove 4 of the first end piece 2 and a second end portion 6B is configured to be arranged in a groove 4 of the second end piece 3.
  • An end portion 6A, 6B, and the engagement with a groove 4 thereof, is further illustrated in and discussed in relation to Fig. 3A and Fig. 3B .
  • the crossbars 6 are releasably attached to the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • the device 1 is in an assembled state.
  • the crossbars 6, when the device is in an assembled state, are configured to support a rollable product.
  • the plywood material of each crossbar 6 may comprise layers oriented in planes parallel with a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the device 1 and a radial axis defined by the radial extension of the grooves 4 associated with the crossbar 6.
  • the crossbars 6 are configured to support a greater weight of rollable product.
  • each crossbar 6 In the assembled state, the longitudinal extension of each crossbar 6 is substantially perpendicular to a radial extension of each of the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • the, space occupied by the assembled device 1 is greater than that of the crossbars 6 and end pieces 2, 3 of the unassembled device, if the crossbars 6 and end pieces 2, 3 are stacked such that the longitudinal extension of each crossbar 6 is substantially parallel to the radial extension of each of the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • the device 1 may be sent in an unassembled state to a first location of a rollable product, after which the device 1 is assembled at the first location by inserting a first and second end portion 6A, 6B of each crossbar 6 into one of a plurality of grooves 4 of the first and second end piece 2, 3, respectively, such that each crossbar is releasably attached to and extends between the first and second end piece 2, 3, wherein the space occupied by the device 1 in the assembled state is greater than the space occupied by the device 1 in the unassembled state.
  • the device 1 comprises five crossbars 6. That is, the device comprises the same number of crossbars 6 as grooves 4 of the respective end piece 2, 3, such that each crossbar 6 is releasably attached to a respective groove 4 of the first and second end piece 2, 3.
  • the device 1 is not limited to having the same number of crossbars 6 as grooves 4 of the respective end piece 2, 3.
  • the device 1 may thus have more grooves on a respective end piece 2, 3 than crossbars 6.
  • every crossbar 6 is shown to have a length substantially greater than a radius of the first end piece 2 and/or the second end piece 3, such that the device 1 has a large aspect ratio.
  • the device may have any aspect ratio.
  • a radius of the first end piece 2 and/or the second end piece 3 may e.g. be equal to the respective lengths of the crossbars 6.
  • a radius of the first end piece 2 and/or the second end piece may be greater than the respective lengths of the crossbars 6.
  • the crossbars 6 are extracted in a radially outward direction, opposite the radial inward direction. Extraction of the crossbars 6 may e.g. be performed by application of force by pliers, or any other suitable tool.
  • the device 1 may be disassembled in reversible manner, such that it may be re-used.
  • the crossbars 6 may be arranged in the respective groove 4 such that they may be extracted in a way that does not damage the end portion 6A, 6B or the groove 4.
  • Fig. 3A shows an end portion 6A, 6B of a crossbar 6.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B is shaped formed like a tenon of dovetail type.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B may alternatively have any shape.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B may be substantially triangular.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B may be substantially rectangular.
  • Fig. 3B shows an end piece 2, 3.
  • the end piece 2, 3 comprises five grooves 4 extending in a radially inward direction from a peripheral portion 2A, 3A.
  • Each groove 4 is provided with an inlet 4A accessible from a side edge 2B, 3B of the end piece 2, 3.
  • an end portion 6A, 6B is insertable in the radially inward direction into a groove 4.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B may e.g. be inserted in the radially inward direction by force applied by means of a rubber mallet, or any other suitable tool.
  • Each groove 4 has a shape complementary to that of the end portion 6A, 6B.
  • the inlet 4A of the groove 4 has a shape complementary to a dovetail shape, such that the end portion 6A, 6B may be inserted therein. Since the end portion 6A, 6B may have any shape, it is to be understood that the inlet 4A may have any complementary shape.
  • each groove 4 is tapered in the radially inward direction.
  • the end portion end portion 6A, 6B wedgingly engages the groove 4 upon insertion therein.
  • the grooves 4 may alternatively 4 have any other shape in any other cross-section thereof.
  • the grooves 4 may have a substantially rectangular cross-section as seen in a plane along the radial direction.
  • a groove 4 may e.g. be arranged as a recess accessible only in a direction perpendicular to the radial direction, such that an end portion 6A, 6B is insertable in the groove 4 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the grooves 4 have a depth smaller than the thickness of the end piece 2, 3, such that the groove is only accessible from a side edge 2B,3B and an inner side 2C,3C of the end piece 2, 3.
  • the grooves 4 may be arranged through the end piece 2, 3, such that the groove is also accessible from an outer side 2D,3D of the end piece 2, 3.
  • the end portion 6A, 6B may be arranged through the groove 4.
  • the end piece 2, 3 further comprises a means 9 for receiving a fastener 8.
  • the means 9 is a pair of holes 9 configured for receiving a pair of plugs 8.

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FR2328650A1 (fr) * 1975-10-21 1977-05-20 Langenstein Feld Garten Devideur pour tuyaux souples
CN1081422A (zh) * 1992-07-22 1994-02-02 西北煤矿机械总厂二厂 可拆式输送带卷带芯轴
GB2489739A (en) * 2011-04-07 2012-10-10 Marlin Ind Wrexham Ltd Improved flanged transportation drum
CN107791342A (zh) * 2016-08-30 2018-03-13 湖北福汉木业有限公司 一种木制电缆盘及其生产方法
US20180072532A1 (en) * 2016-09-14 2018-03-15 Souhegan Wood Products, Inc. Reinforced wood fiber core
CN209193273U (zh) * 2018-11-09 2019-08-02 安徽顺开电气有限公司 一种便于电缆收放的卷轴

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FR2328650A1 (fr) * 1975-10-21 1977-05-20 Langenstein Feld Garten Devideur pour tuyaux souples
CN1081422A (zh) * 1992-07-22 1994-02-02 西北煤矿机械总厂二厂 可拆式输送带卷带芯轴
GB2489739A (en) * 2011-04-07 2012-10-10 Marlin Ind Wrexham Ltd Improved flanged transportation drum
CN107791342A (zh) * 2016-08-30 2018-03-13 湖北福汉木业有限公司 一种木制电缆盘及其生产方法
US20180072532A1 (en) * 2016-09-14 2018-03-15 Souhegan Wood Products, Inc. Reinforced wood fiber core
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